Time apart makes the heart grow fonder, and although they’d only been apart for a few days, it felt like an eternity.
Their reunion was like the first spring rain after a drought.
She lay in Long Fei’s arms, sweetly closing her eyes.
Her little nose snuffled softly, her tired eyelids too lazy to open.
This was Long Fei’s first time spending the night at Wang Xiaoya’s place, his eyes swept over the surroundings, taking in the details of Wang Xiaoya’s abode.
The room was simply furnished, with a bed, a desk, and a simple wardrobe.
Photos of him and Wang Xiaoya adorned the walls, taken at times Long Fei couldn’t recall.
The desk was covered with girlish trinkets, all neatly arranged.
Long Fei looked at the porcelain doll, then couldn’t take his eyes off Wang Xiaoya.
He thought to himself how he might keep these beautiful ladies by his side, considering if he continued his cultivation, one day he would transcend the mortal world.
According to "The Comprehensive Guide to Qi Refinement," once a cultivator breaks through to the Foundation Establishment Realm, they could live for over a hundred years.
And with each level they surpassed, their lifespan would double.
If these beauties aged too soon, his life would be dreadfully dull.
Even with longevity, it would have no joy.
He thought it over and decided to talk to Wang Xiaoya the next day, to teach her some Qi Refining Techniques.
Firstly, to strengthen her body, giving her the ability to protect herself.
Secondly, to preserve their youth, so they could comprehend the Heavenly Dao together and become cultivation companions.
When day broke, Long Fei got up early and went to the bathroom.
After Wang Xiaoya woke up, she blushed at the sight of the blanket next to her and buried her head in the pillow.
Just two days earlier, she had sworn not to let Long Fei touch her again.
Yet upon seeing him again, she was even more passionate than he was.
She put on her pajamas and got out of bed, planning to make breakfast for Long Fei.
Eating out was expensive, and even though Long Fei was rich, she was reluctant to spend his money.
Being frugal was habit, and not easily changed.
She went into the kitchen, heated some oil, and cracked four eggs.
Planning to fry the eggs and steam some buns to eat.
With sandwich paste at home, she’d spread it on the buns, add some lettuce, and it was just like a Chinese-style hamburger, which was her usual meal.
While frying the eggs, she alternated between standing and sitting.
Every time after being with that guy, her body was so weary she didn’t want to move.
After Long Fei showered, he came into the kitchen, wrapped his arms around her from behind with a naughty smile, and smelling the aroma asked, "Not sleeping in longer?"
Wang Xiaoya pinched him and said with bashful face, "Stop messing around, I have to cook!"
Long Fei laughed softly, "No need to fuss, I’m full just eating you up!"
He nibbled on Wang Xiaoya’s ear and leaned in for a kiss.
Wang Xiaoya bit her lip, and as he moved in for the kiss, she scooped up some sandwich paste with a spoon and stuffed it into his mouth.
Long Fei gasped from the spiciness, forcefully swallowed it down, and quickly went outside to drink some water to clear his palate.
Wang Xiaoya laughed gleefully inside, and finished preparing the food, serving it on the dining table.
Long Fei sat down, filled with emotion, "It’s blissful to have a wife, getting to eat at home every day."
Wang Xiaoya broke open a bun, spread some paste on it for him, then added lettuce and egg.
"You, who feast on delicacies, still fancy my humble fare?" ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡•𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢•𝕟𝕖𝕥
She handed the bun to Long Fei, teasing him with her words.
Long Fei cleared his throat and said, "Too much exotic delicacy can cause heatiness, simple tea and plain rice are more wholesome."
Wang Xiaoya stared at him and asked, "So what have you been eating lately?"
She knew that something had happened between Long Fei and Lin Yingying, and now they were living under the same roof; Wang Xiaoya didn’t believe he could resist.
Long Fei shook his head, firmly denying, "No, how could I? I am a ’three-good’ man who respects womanhood; I definitely wouldn’t do anything inappropriate."
Now when he lied, it was as casual as drinking water, not even a flicker in his eyelid.
Being caught between two women had honed him to be as smooth as Chu Feng.
Wang Xiaoya didn’t believe him at all. Zhang Li always told her that a man’s words are only one-third believable.
And now, it seemed to be true.
However, she no longer cared about these things.
Why bother if she couldn’t win the fight?
Long Fei asked her, "Have you been in touch with your little brother recently?"
Wang Xiaoya nodded, "Yes, he trains every day, has even lost weight recently. My mom praises you every day, urging me to bring you home every time she calls."
Long Fei remembered this matter; he had originally planned to go back with Wang Xiaoya.
But then he ended up in police custody, and the plan was delayed.
He promised, "How about this, once the house is settled, let’s bring them over for a meeting. With a house, they won’t oppose our relationship."
Wang Xiaoya asked, "What if they want you to marry me?"
Long Fei rubbed his head and replied, "Then we’ll marry, as long as you’re happy."
"Enough, look how reluctant you are!"
Wang Xiaoya shrugged her nose, knowing full well he was insincere.
She didn’t want to make it difficult for Long Fei and didn’t pressure him.
After thinking for a moment, Long Fei stared at her seriously and said, "Actually, there’s something I’ve been wanting to tell you. I’m just afraid you won’t believe it, so I don’t know how to say it."
Wang Xiaoya calmly said, "Go ahead!"
After finishing a bun and taking a gulp of milk to wash it down, Long Fei said, "Actually, I’m no longer a normal person."
Wang Xiaoya almost spat out what was in her mouth, anxiously asking, "What’s happened to you?"
She thought that Long Fei, under great stress, must have contracted some illness!
Long Fei explained, "To put it in layman’s terms, I have entered the path and am now a genuine cultivator."
Wang Xiaoya’s eyes widened as she looked at him blankly.
Feeling bewildered, she asked, "What’s so abnormal about that?"
Long Fei explained, "It might sound like a tall tale, but at the current rate of progress, I might end up ascending to heaven someday."
Wang Xiaoya’s heart tightened as she thought to herself that Long Fei was indeed not normal.
He was starting to suffer delusions and speak nonsense.
Wang Xiaoya quickly consoled him, "Long Fei, I know you’ve been under a lot of pressure recently. I won’t push you to make a choice anymore, and you shouldn’t feel troubled. Let’s just relax, okay? Don’t let your mind wander."
Long Fei rubbed his head, thinking how nobody believed him even when he spoke the truth!
He tried a different approach, pointing at the glass on the coffee table and saying, "Little Ya, do you see that cup?"
Wang Xiaoya nodded, thinking to herself, is he about to have a meltdown?
Long Fei gestured and said, "Watch closely, I’ll show you the magic of an immortal!"
With a move of his essential Qi, he air-lifted the blanket and, just like magic, moved the glass on the coffee table steadily to the dining table.
Wang Xiaoya was dumbstruck, watching the whole process in disbelief.
She knew Long Fei had skills, but telekinesis was far too mystical!