"Stop beating around the bush. I've already figured it out. A god-like man like Xia Liu is very sensitive to responsibilities. As long as he sleeps with us, everything will fall into place."
Seeing Zhang Xiaoxue hesitate, Huang Xue continued to persuade her.
"Wait a minute, I understand that, but why do you keep saying 'us'? You and I are not on the same page."
"It doesn't matter if we are or not. If things keep going as they are, we'll definitely stand no chance. How can we succeed without a little strategy?"
Zhang Xiaoxue was moved, she had set her heart on Xia Liu for her whole life.
But she had yet to become his woman, which hurt her heart so.
"Let's do this…" Huang Xue looked around to make sure no one was there, then whispered her plan into Zhang Xiaoxue's ear.
"That's very clever and powerful. But I don't get it. If you know that Brother Xia Liu is not going to have just one woman in his life, why are you throwing yourself at him?"
After hearing Huang Xue's scheme, Zhang Xiaoxue asked, struggling to contain her excitement.
"You and I might have different ideas. I grew up in a big family where it was normal for a man to have multiple wives and concubines. Take my father, for instance, he has two wives. The more capable the man, the more women he'll have by his side."
"In some high societies, they judge a man's power by the number of loyal women he has around him."
Huang Xue explained in an unhurried manner.
This was the society as she understood it, and it indeed existed in reality.
Zhang Xiaoxue nodded blankly, although she didn't quite understand.
But with some things that can't be openly discussed, she would understand them once she thought about them in her heart.
There was no doubt that Xia Liu was outstanding. While he wasn't so prominent yet, making him remember her was what she should focus on at this time.
After unifying their front, Huang Xue looked around again.
As soon as she saw that no one was around, she quickly ran to the car, took a package, and went to the kitchen.
"Sister Xue'er, is this what you mentioned?" Looking at the contents of the transparent bag, Zhang Xiaoxue asked in confusion.
"Yes, as long as Xia Liu eats some of this, our goal will all be achieved!" Huang Xue said cheerily, "No, I should say, from now on, we're going to be good sisters. No matter what difficulties we face, we need to stand united."
"Of course, from now on, you'll be my Sister Xue'er!"
As she spoke, Zhang Xiaoxue took the bag, opened it, and was about to pour it into the dish.
"Xiaoxue, don't add too much. Otherwise, tomorrow, we might both be off the bed…" Seeing Zhang Xiaoxue about to empty the bag, Huang Xue panicked and quickly stopped her.
With Huang Xue's guidance, the dish was finally prepared.
As soon as Xia Liu returned, their plan would be halfway to success!
Once he ate the dish, tsk tsk...
Just as the sun hadn't completely set, Xia Liu walked through the courtyard gate with a basket on his back.
He had no idea that a plot was unfolding against him.
"Brother Xia Liu, you're back, how was today's hunting?" As usual, Zhang Xiaoxue was the first to run out to greet him.
"Not too bad. I didn't find any herbs, but I did catch two wild rabbits. I'll make you a pot of braised rabbit later..."
"What for? Xiaoxue and I have already prepared the meal, just waiting for you to come back and eat," Huang Xue interrupted Xia Liu, taking his arm and pulling him inside before he could say anything more.
Zhang Xiaoxue also took his other arm, which greatly surprised Xia Liu.
"Three dishes, that seems a bit too little. Let me make you the braised rabbit," Xia Liu said, frowning slightly as he looked at the dishes on the table.
If they all ate together, with his appetite, those two would surely go hungry.
"No need, no need, Xiaoxue and I have already eaten. It's only you who hasn't eaten yet," Huang Xue quickly pressed Xia Liu down into a seat.
Now that I've taken this seat, even if I want to run, I'll wait until after we've eaten.
Xia Liu's brow furrowed once more as he glanced at Zhang Xiaoxue and noticed she was looking down, which couldn't help but arouse his suspicion.
There's something fishy...
Having no choice, Xia Liu picked up his chopsticks and stared at the dishes for quite some time.
Just as he was about to start eating, someone suddenly came in through the courtyard gate.
"Xia Liu, I've completed the cost estimation," Gu Fangxia announced as she walked in, waving the folder in her hand.
She had given the workers a few days off and had also done a bit of slacking herself.
Only after she had had her fill of relaxation in Hejing County did she begin to work again.
She had come today to discuss the villa project with Xia Liu, and once decided upon, they could break ground.
"Sister Gu is here, please have a seat. You're just in time for dinner."
"Xue'er, what are you doing here too?" Gu Fangxia was surprised to see Huang Xue standing behind Xia Liu and asked with a hint of astonishment.
She had known Huang Xue for a long time; back when she worked on construction projects in the area, she often freeloaded meals at Fang Fei's place.
At that time, Huang Xue was the manager of the hotel, and they became close after meeting a few times.
The three women eventually became close friends who could talk about anything, and after not seeing each other for months, Gu Fangxia could hardly believe she would run into Huang Xue here today.
"Sister Gu, this is such a coincidence!" Huang Xue was also somewhat excited.
Because of the projects in Shanhe County, Gu Fangxia hadn't been coming to Hejing County much in the past few months, and they were all very excited to be reunited.
Before long, the three women were chattering away, completely ignoring Xia Liu.
"Sister Gu, haven't had dinner yet? I'll get a bowl of rice for you."
"Xue'er, I really didn't expect that you, the young lady of such an esteemed family, would become so virtuous!"
Watching Huang Xue skillfully serve rice, Gu Fangxia almost thought she was seeing things.
"I am to become Xia Liu's woman, so I need to learn more," Huang Xue confidently declared.
Gu Fangxia spat out all the water she had just drunk, and, conveniently, it splashed all over Xia Liu's face.
"I'm so sorry, so sorry."
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"It's okay, I'll go get a towel to wipe it off," Xia Liu felt he could not stay here any longer.
He would leave any explanations to Huang Xue; that fairy certainly dared to say anything.
"Xue'er, you need to explain what's going on, and Zhang Xiaoxue isn't Xia Liu's wife?"
After Xia Liu left, Gu Fangxia asked in a hushed voice, not understanding the situation.
"It's : when I went home, I told my family about the treatment..."
Huang Xue wasn't in a hurry and started to explain everything meticulously to Gu Fangxia.
In her view, there was no shame in it. Xia Liu was an extraordinary man who cured her rare condition with just a few needles.
Being by the side of such a man was surely the dream of most women, and Huang Xue was no exception.
"Amazing, I admire the way you two think," Gu Fangxia said, at a loss for words after understanding the whole story.
Even she, with her somewhat traditional mindset, was almost tempted to consider the idea of polygamy.
In the room, Xia Liu was very excited; he had heard everything. If Huang Xue and Zhang Xiaoxue could express such ideas,
didn't that imply that his spring was about to arrive?