Chapter 5529: A Bit Worried

Lets talk. Li Qiye smiled.

Father said that there arent many auspicious days left, we need to pick one soon. She leaned against his shoulder.

Does he agree to the conditions? He asked.

Lil Bro, youre making it difficult with those impossible demands. We can negotiate and you can choose something else or start discounting stuff. Keep in mind that what I bring as a dowry is not insignificant. She said.

He can only choose me. He said.

Because were a match made in heaven. She said coyly while stealing glances at him.

Thats up for debate, but I know exactly what I want from him. He responded.

But Lil Bro, youre someone with land already. She said.

So what? Does he want to come plow it before its ready? I suppose I dont mind even if he does. He set the rules and he can feel free to break them. He said.

I understand the reasoning but I know his personality. Dont worry, he will not act irresponsibly before the crops are ready, dont you agree? She said.

I actually wish for him to break some rules, things would be easier to handle then. He smiled.

Lil Bro, dont judge a gentlemans heart with a faulty scale. My father is not that kind of person. She pulled his arm and pressed closer to him.

Sure, but theres no other choice given the chaotic situation when everyone is untethered and fearless. Rules dont bind us any longer. He responded.

Youre different, your heart is still warm and beating, no one can compare to you. If we pick you, even the worst outcome cant be that bad. She said.

I do agree with that. He nodded: There is a limit to the worst outcome, the same cant be said about the others. At the very least, I wont eat him.

Lil Bro, lets not ruin the mood by being so vulgar. She complained.

Fine, lets get to business if we are here with sincerity. He said.

I knew you would agree. She said happily: This must be due to love.

He smiled and ignored her comment: This land, let it grow, and when the time is right, it shall reach heaven.

Well She hesitated.

Hesitating even about this? He said.

Its not a problem if you want to grow, I sympathize with your concern, the same for Father. If you want to come up, there will be the most fertile land for you. Her brows furrowed.

And then what? He said.

The connection is more tricky. She said softly: We understand your current power but there will be other issues afterward.

Thats your problem. You want to negotiate, not me. Plus, I am not a greedy person and know when to stop. He said.

Hmm She frowned again.

You dont trust me? He asked.

Of course we do. She held onto his arm tighter: I wouldnt be here right now if we didnt trust you. And plus, once we get married, what mine is yours and what yours is mine. She said.

Lets make it clear right now, nothing like that will be happening. He said.

Youre so harsh, you dont think husband and wife should share prosperity together? She complained.

These conversations and bonds will be forgotten the moment I make my way there. He said.

No way, we will be family then. She said.

If thats the case, I can ask for a few things, right? He smiled.

As long as it is within my power. She said charmingly.

Dont worry, nothing precious, just a few words. He smiled.

Her expression changed sharply as she fell into silence.

Ah, so not everything is negotiable. This seems like a dead end. He said.

Lil Bro, you know that this is no joking matter. She said: If you want those words, youll have to do it yourself and there are problems with that. Im sure you dont want to deal with the fallouts. She said.

So in the end, Ill still have to make a trip myself. He said.

We welcome your arrival, itll be the same as coming home. She brushed her finger across his chest.

Im sure chances are I wont be leaving afterward. He said.

Lil Bro, dont be instigating, thats not manly at all. She pouted.

Not like it hasnt happened before. I am merely stating the possibility. He said.

Are you worried about Father or me? Or maybe you think the villages brute might kidnap me? She said.

I wouldn't mind seeing that at all, wont be a big deal to me. He smirked.

How heartless! She stomped the carriage and left considerable damage.

The pits have been dug, who knows what will happen during the descent? A burial or a successful sweep? He said.

So you do worry about us. She was more satisfied with this line.

Putting semantics of the correct relations.h.i.+p aside, I do worry about your big sister. He stroked his chin and said.

Hmph, I knew it, men always seek something new, now youre into my sister. Dont you care about me at all? She protested.

Whats there for you to be concerned about? Its not like youre going into battle. Ill be the one having problems if they succeed. He said.

Hehe, I bet you dont actually think that way, just dont want to admit that you worry about me. She said: Rest a.s.sured, we have our means during our descends, well sweep all the troublemakers and pests, and none shall be spared.

I hope so, but there is no perfect plan. Some fish will manage to escape the net. He said.

You can take care of those who escape the net. She said.

If I have to do that, my demands are rather reasonable. Perhaps a change of terms is necessary. He smiled.

No need for that, family members need not be so stingy with each other. She said coquettishly.

I suppose negotiation is not necessary for this since itll happen anyway. He said.