Zhen Yongfu had always been an excellent cook. Every dish he prepared was pleasing in color, fragrance, and taste.
Especially after marrying Lin Mei, that little glutton, his culinary skills could only be described as advancing by leaps and bounds. If the continent held a cooking competition, he might even take the championship.
Chen Chang’an rarely ate until he was completely full, but this time he did. He had never resisted the pleasures of good food, especially now that he knew he was going to die. After reincarnation, who knew when he would be able to taste such exquisite dishes again?
Zhen Yongfu brought out high-grade spiritual medicinal wine, and the two began drinking. Between laughter and conversation, they reminisced about the past.
Halfway through, Luo Yizi joined in the drinking. Her small face instantly flushed bright red, like a ripe apple. The wine was of no low grade. Even the strongest cultivators would become drunk from it. Afraid something might happen, Zhen Yongfu did not dare let Luo Yizi continue drinking.
Even so, Luo Yizi still became drunk.
She suddenly asked, “Zhen Yongfu, aren’t you very happy?”
The abrupt question cut off Chen Chang’an and Zhen Yongfu’s reminiscing. Everyone turned to look at Luo Yizi.
Zhen Yongfu took a deep breath, a relaxed smile on his face as he nodded. “I have never been this happy. The woman I love most is by my side, my best brother is here with me, and I am about to have a child.”
He did not say the final thought aloud. He no longer had to die so soon.
“Yes… but your brother…”
Before Luo Yizi could finish, Chen Chang’an covered her mouth.
“You’re drunk. If you can’t drink, then don’t drink…” Chen Chang’an said with a bitter smile as he looked at Zhen Yongfu and Lin Mei. “I’ll take her inside to rest first.”
He quickly carried Luo Yizi away.
After entering the room, he placed her on the bed. With a casual wave of his hand, powerful spiritual Qi spread out, sealing off the room’s sound.
“You almost ruined things.” Chen Chang’an looked at Luo Yizi’s flushed face and could only smile helplessly.
Luo Yizi grabbed his hand tightly. “Why?”
“Why? Didn’t I already tell you? I’m afraid he’ll feel burdened. I’m afraid he’ll never get over it for the rest of his life. He may seem brave, and he truly is brave, but he’s especially prone to acting on emotion.”
They had known each other for over two hundred years. Chen Chang’an understood exactly what kind of person Zhen Yongfu was. If he revealed certain information, Zhen Yongfu would believe it without hesitation, and he was far too sentimental. That was why Chen Chang’an could tell Jia Jiyou that he was going to die, yet he absolutely did not dare tell Zhen Yongfu.
“I’m asking why you don’t like me…” Luo Yizi interrupted, gripping his hand even tighter.
Chen Chang’an fell silent.
People really should not drink when they cannot handle it.
Afraid Luo Yizi would cause trouble, Chen Chang’an set up a simple formation before leaving the room, preventing her from going outside. You are reading on g.com, the official source.
After settling everything, he returned to Zhen Yongfu and Lin Mei.
“Let’s continue.”
“You two brothers talk. I’ll go rest first,” Lin Mei said.
“Alright, my lady. Rest early!” Zhen Yongfu replied cheerfully.
The two carried their wine and climbed onto the rooftop. The night sky was still filled with brilliant stars. A gentle breeze blew, cool and comfortable.
“Brother Chang’an, I can sense a kind of sorrow from you, the same kind I once had. Tell me honestly, what happened?” Zhen Yongfu asked suddenly.
Chen Chang’an fell silent. He looked at Zhen Yongfu, wondering if this fellow truly had such sharp intuition.
When Chen Chang’an did not respond, Zhen Yongfu said, “Did you have a serious quarrel with sister-in-law and plan to completely separate?”
Chen Chang’an thought, I thought you guessed I was going to die. Seems I worried too much.
“You’re quite impressive. You even noticed that,” Chen Chang’an replied along Zhen Yongfu’s line of thought.
Zhen Yongfu gave a bitter smile. “After marriage, what man doesn’t develop this skill? And this time you came here with Miss Luo Yizi. Brother Chang’an, could it be that you…”
Chen Chang’an almost wanted to hit him when he saw that slightly lewd look. “Get lost! Do I look like that kind of person?”
Zhen Yongfu laughed. “Then what is it? As men, sometimes we have to take the initiative and give in more to women.”
Chen Chang’an was speechless. He had once said those exact words to Zhen Yongfu.
“That’s what you told me, Brother Chang’an. Back then, I was arguing fiercely with Lin Mei.” Zhen Yongfu looked at him with gratitude. “I feel that being able to meet you in this lifetime truly matches what you once said.”
“What did I say?”
“That I must have saved the Milky Way in my previous life. Though I still don’t know what the Milky Way is.” Zhen Yongfu smiled honestly.
Chen Chang’an looked at him, not knowing what to say.
“Enough words. It’s all in the wine,” Chen Chang’an said, his chest heavy as he raised his cup and drank.
There were only six months left. Everything he had would soon be gone. His lover, his brother…
“No need…”
They talked for a long time. Chen Chang’an could feel that Zhen Yongfu truly had no more burdens and had returned to his former self. He felt relieved.
Brother, I’ve taken your burden for you. From now on, take care.
The breeze passed. The scattered clouds that had covered the bright moon gradually dispersed.
Inside the room, Luo Yizi sat before the door. After trying multiple times to open it and failing, she puffed out her cheeks. She no longer looked like her usual self. There was now a touch of adorableness to her.
She took out a Sound-Transmission Stone from her storage pouch and infused it with spiritual Qi. “Chen Chang’an! Open the door!”
There was no response.
She transmitted again, “Sister, are you there? Hey, say something…”
After a while, the Sound-Transmission Stone vibrated.
“What’s wrong?” It was Luo Yicheng’s voice.
Luo Yizi closed her eyes and smiled. “You finally replied? Stupid sister, bad sister, silly sister!”
Luo Yicheng fell silent for a moment before sighing. “You’ve been drinking, haven’t you? The last time you drank was over a hundred years ago. If you can’t drink, then don’t. Who’s with you? Don’t let anyone bully you.”
“Who’s with me? Chen Chang’an…”
There was a long silence on the other end.
“Then let him take good care of you…”
“He’s going to die! How can he take care of me? Wuu wuu wuu…”
After those words, the Sound-Transmission Stone went silent again for quite some time. Then Luo Yicheng’s voice became urgent. “Are you two working together to deceive me? How could he possibly die? Unless he wants to die himself! Why would he want to die?”
Luo Yizi gave a bitter laugh. “How would I know why he’s dying or how he’s dying? He won’t tell me anything. He’s always thinking about you. Every time I see his sorrowful back, my heart aches. I care about him too…”
“Tell him to transmit to me. No, forget it. I’ll ask him myself!”
In the end, Luo Yicheng realized that things were not so simple.