At this moment, Ye Xunhuan only felt like he had fallen into Qiu Ruoxi's trap.
Initially, Ye Xunhuan thought that since he and Qiu Ruoxi had consummated their relationship, this would surely bring them closer. Even if she didn't overlook other women entirely, she certainly shouldn't be talking about clearing them out like she did before, right?
But who would have known, the first thing this woman would say after getting out of bed was to assert her rights.
Moreover, now Qiu Ruoxi was his real and legitimate wife. If she wanted to deal with the flirty women around him, she was standing on the highest moral ground, leaving him no room for argument.
Previously, when their relationship was in name only, Qiu Ruoxi might have felt a lack of confidence even if she picked a fight with other women, right?
But now, Qiu Ruoxi was full of confidence!
Damn, there's no such thing as a free lunch in this world, nor a pie falling from the sky.
In the next moment, Ye Xunhuan came back to his senses and quickly said, "Wife, about that..."
"I'm your wife now, your legitimate wife," Qiu Ruoxi said seriously. "I should fulfill my responsibilities as a wife, and I should protect my rights as a wife, shouldn't I?"
Ye Xunhuan's mouth twitched slightly, and he found himself at a loss for words.
Previously happy from having gotten close to Qiu Ruoxi, Ye Xunhuan suddenly found himself back at rock bottom in life.
Damn, if I had known, I wouldn't have pushed it. Now, here comes the trouble, and it might be one wave after another!
For a moment, Ye Xunhuan felt unprecedentedly frustrated, a mix of pain and a sense of sorrow.
Soon after, Ye Xunhuan took a deep breath and said, "Wife, didn't we agree on six months?"
"But you approached me..."
"You were the one who let me!" Ye Xunhuan said, a little depressed.
"If I let you, you do it, but when I tell you not to mess with other women, why don't you listen?" Qiu Ruoxi said, looking at Ye Xunhuan with an air of reason.
Three black lines appeared on Ye Xunhuan's forehead uncontrollably.
Damn it, no matter how you look at it, it seems like I'm always the one in the wrong?
But isn't Qiu Ruoxi being unreasonable? In the end, isn't being unreasonable synonymous with being a woman?
Seeing Ye Xunhuan's depressed look, as if he had eaten a fly, Qiu Ruoxi, like a victorious rooster, stood proud and confident, her demeanor brimming with energy!
"Alright, it's getting late, you should get up soon!"
With that, Qiu Ruoxi turned and left the bedroom.
However, at that moment, Qiu Ruoxi's walking posture seemed a bit awkward, but of course, it wouldn't be noticeable unless observed closely.
After Qiu Ruoxi left the bedroom to freshen up, Ye Xunhuan had no intention of getting out of bed, lying there quietly with wide eyes, looking perplexed.
Initially, winning over Qiu Ruoxi was supposed to be a joyful and happy event; after holding out for so long, he'd finally succeeded. But who would have thought this was the prelude to falling into an abyss?
After a light sigh, Ye Xunhuan slowly got out of bed.
The event had already happened, and no matter what he said or thought about it now, it was too late.
The only thing he could do was to thoroughly conquer Qiu Ruoxi in bed, making her submit under his boxer shorts, listening obediently to whatever he said.
However, Ye Xunhuan felt the likelihood of Qiu Ruoxi yielding to his every word was minuscule, akin to dreaming.
But regardless, having hope is better than having none, right?
After all, a single spark can start a prairie fire!
After getting up, Ye Xunhuan went to freshen up too.
But since Qiu Ruoxi was already washing up, Ye Xunhuan had to wait a bit. It wasn't until Qiu Ruoxi finished and returned to the bedroom that he began to freshen up.
Ye Xunhuan washed quickly, or rather, men's freshening up generally takes less time than women's.
After a quick wash, Ye Xunhuan didn't wait for Qiu Ruoxi and walked out of the room.
After stepping outside, Ye Xunhuan strolled around the Qin family courtyard, just in time to see Qin Pojun practicing Tai Chi for health.
And he was doing it with quite a bit of flair.
When Qin Pojun finished, Ye Xunhuan immediately shouted, "Great, old man, with your skill, you could participate in a variety show and might even become a Tai Chi master!"
Upon hearing Ye Xunhuan's words, Qin Pojun gave him a mild glare, "What, you look down on Tai Chi?"
"Not at all!" Ye Xunhuan said plainly. "Actually, Tai Chi is powerful, it's just that those who truly know it rarely show it off—it's all about those phony tricks out there now!"
"I thought you looked down on Tai Chi!"
"How could I?" Ye Xunhuan said softly. "Though recently there's been a lot of talk about Tai Chi lacking real combat experience, and a Tai Chi master got KO'd, causing quite a stir!"
"But not everyone's Tai Chi is like that," Ye Xunhuan said calmly. "The true masters aren't concerned with worldly fame and fortune, nor do they care about others' judgments or opinions."
Qin Pojun nodded, "True, but we also have to admit that Tai Chi is indeed declining. It's good to get a reality check now and then to prevent future scammers from duping the public under the guise of Tai Chi!"
"Old man, it seems like you know a lot about Tai Chi?"
"I wouldn't say I know a lot, but I know that in ancient times, Tai Chi wasn't seen just as an exercise for health, but as a deadly art!"
On this point, Ye Xunhuan agreed completely. In ancient times, people practiced martial arts to survive, to preserve life; every move was intended to kill.
But nowadays, people practice martial arts mostly for performance, just for fame and wealth.
Of course, this has something to do with modern peaceful society, because if you were to practice martial arts with the intent to kill randomly, solely focused on killing, you'd get gunned down quickly.
"Come on, I know you know Tai Chi too, let's practice some Tai Chi push hands together!" Qin Pojun beckoned to Ye Xunhuan.
Hearing Qin Pojun's words, Ye Xunhuan quickly waved his hand, "Forget it, what I know is for killing, not those phony tricks of street fraudsters. I'd rather not accidentally hurt you, or else the whole Qin family might come after me."
"You look down on me?" Qin Pojun immediately put on a stern face.
Seeing Qin Pojun's mildly angry expression, Ye Xunhuan sighed helplessly, "Old man, I don't look down on you. I know you've been on the battlefield, fought against the Japanese, you're a hero!"
"But if you're really that bored, you could always join the community dance at the square. Why practice Tai Chi push hands with me? Besides, you might meet a single lady who catches your eye in the square dance!"
"By then, if you fancy anyone, I'll immediately bring someone to snatch her up to be your wife, rekindling your youthful spirit, so you won't be lonely in your later years. What a great idea..."
Hearing these impudent words from Ye Xunhuan, Qin Pojun's mustache bristled and eyes bulged with anger.