Days of Living with My Sister-in-Law-Chapter 102 He Yongkun’s Request

"Damn it! What is that Hu Niu trying to do?" Chen Xiaobei broke out in a cold sweat. His sister-in-law was great in every way, but she was just too sensitive. If Luo Qingcheng ever blabbed about his past dalliances, heaven knew what would become of her.

Just then, Shen Jiawen recovered from her shock and timidly asked, "Boss Luo, what would you like to talk about?"

"Don’t be nervous. I just want you to show me the local customs of Shanhe Village." Luo Qingcheng’s face was as cold as ice, but her eyes were exceptionally sincere. "The factory is about to be built, so I need to understand the area better."

"Oh! So that’s what this is about." Shen Jiawen looked uneasy. "Boss Luo, I married into this village from somewhere else. I don’t really understand Shanhe Village at all! You should ask Xiaobei; he’s much better at explaining things than I am. I... I should get going!"

With that, she turned and ran off before Luo Qingcheng could stop her. It couldn’t be helped. Luo Qingcheng’s aura was simply too powerful, making Shen Jiawen incredibly uncomfortable. Besides, Shen Jiawen had a feeling that there was something unclear between Luo Qingcheng and Chen Xiaobei. On stage just now, her demeanor toward Chen Xiaobei had been fierce, yet laced with a hint of tenderness. It was obvious she was just having a tiff with him.

First, there was Qiu Xingcai, and now Luo Qingcheng. The vast difference in their status made Shen Jiawen feel terribly insecure. How could she have the courage to stay? Her only option was to flee.

"Sister-in-law!" Chen Xiaobei was speechless and turned to Luo Qingcheng with displeasure. "Hey, what did you say to her? Why did she run off?!"

"Tch! If you have a clear conscience, why would you be afraid of what I might say?" Luo Qingcheng bit her lip and huffed. "I didn’t say anything to her. I just asked her to show me around. How was I supposed to know she would run off?"

"Ugh..." Chen Xiaobei scratched his head, at a loss for words. "My sister-in-law is shy, and you’re a major CEO with such an imposing aura. It’d be strange if she *wasn’t* scared off! Besides, if you wanted a tour, you could have asked me. I know this place much better than she does."

Seeing that no one was paying attention, Chen Xiaobei brazenly wrapped his arm around Luo Qingcheng’s waist.

"Let go of me!" Luo Qingcheng struggled, a mix of anger and embarrassment on her face.

As a romantic idealist, she truly detested a scumbag like Chen Xiaobei. She had even sworn she would never see him again. Yet, after returning to Songshan, she discovered that the days without him dragged on like years. The feeling was worse than death. But when he was around, she was constantly half-dead with rage. In the end, not wanting to die of misery, she had chosen to return. But the moment she came back, this bastard started getting handsy. With her obsession for emotional purity, she wanted absolutely nothing to do with making love to a scumbag like him. This frustrating limbo was driving Luo Qingcheng crazy; it was an indescribable torment!

Yet Chen Xiaobei refused to let go, holding her tight as he said, "Alright, I admit I was wrong before, okay? I’m truly grateful you came back to help me."

"Shut up! I didn’t come back to help you. I just don’t want to miss out on this huge business opportunity." Luo Qingcheng pushed his wandering hands away, giving herself a convenient excuse. She glanced around and said with resignation, "Forget it. I don’t want to bicker with you. Just show me around. I need to decide on a location for the factory quickly."

"I’ve already chosen the perfect spot. Just follow me! It’s a real feng shui treasure!" Chen Xiaobei said, taking her hand.

"Hey! Let go of me!" Luo Qingcheng was mortified, terrified of being seen by strangers.

As if her fears were being answered, Magistrate He Yongkun walked over and said awkwardly, "Ah, Doctor Chen, could I borrow a moment of your time? There’s a small matter I’d like to ask for your help with."

After they moved to a more secluded spot, Chen Xiaobei asked curiously, "What is it, Magistrate He?"

"Er, it’s a bit embarrassing to bring up," He Yongkun said softly. "You see, my daughter was poisoned with the Seven Extremes Cold Yin Powder. When I asked her about it later, she couldn’t remember where it might have happened. But since someone wants her dead, I’m sure they won’t give up so easily. I was hoping Doctor Chen could find some time to go to Songshan and stay with my daughter for a few days. You could help me investigate who’s behind this. Once you find the culprit, Mr. He promises a generous reward!"

"I see..." Chen Xiaobei frowned. Of course, he didn’t mind spending a few days with He Zixuan—she was a pretty girl, after all. However, she was still Zhong Wannian’s daughter-in-law. If someone with ill intentions used that against him, he would find himself in a world of trouble. But He Yongkun had genuinely come to help him today. For that reason alone, Chen Xiaobei found it hard to refuse.

Wait! An idea flashed through my mind. I can ask Xia Xue for help! She’s technically He Zixuan’s sister-in-law, so if she accompanies me the whole time, no one can spread rumors even if they see us together. Besides, Xia Xue should be mostly recovered after these few days of recuperation. This is the perfect chance to really have my way with her for a couple of days.

With that in mind, Chen Xiaobei nodded. "Alright. However, I need to finish up some things here first. In the meantime, tell your daughter to be extra careful and not to accept food from anyone."

"Oh, thank you so much, Doctor Chen!" He Yongkun said, hastily cupping his hands in a gesture of thanks.

After He Yongkun left, Chen Xiaobei saw Luo Qingcheng and Qiu Xingcai chatting animatedly a short distance away. The two obviously knew each other already. The sight of their two incomparably beautiful figures was like the most breathtaking painting, leaving Chen Xiaobei completely mesmerized.

He immediately walked over and asked cheekily, "What are you two chatting about so intensely?"

"About you, of course!" Qiu Xingcai said, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "Boss Luo was curious how we met, so I was just telling her our story."

"Uhh..." It wasn’t exactly a glorious story, and Chen Xiaobei was suddenly mortified. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

Suddenly, Qiu Xingcai linked her arm with his and smiled. "Xiaobei, since the villagers have all signed their contracts, it’s time for me to go back and prepare for the project. I plan to build the roads first. While I’m doing that, you and Boss Luo can choose the factory site. I’ll start construction as soon as you’re done!"

"Ahem..." Chen Xiaobei coughed. "Right. We’ll pick out a site immediately."

"Good. Well, I’m really off then. Don’t forget to miss me!"

MWAH!

With that, she stood on her tiptoes and brazenly planted a kiss on Chen Xiaobei’s cheek.

Catching the murderous glare from Luo Qingcheng, Chen Xiaobei couldn’t have felt more awkward.

But he’d already slept with Qiu Xingcai. If he didn’t even grant her the right to kiss him in public, wouldn’t that be too cruel? It looks like Luo Qingcheng will just have to be wronged for now. Who’s to blame? She won’t let me have my way with her, after all.

Funnily enough, Luo Qingcheng was thinking the same thing. Since they hadn’t slept together, what did it matter to her if Chen Xiaobei was a scumbag of the highest order? She had come to Shanhe Village to make a fortune, not to get bogged down in romance. But... why did it hurt so much? She desperately wanted to cry!

Just then, something even more unbearable happened. Zhao Caixia came skipping over, latching onto Chen Xiaobei’s other arm. "Brother Bei," she cooed, "with Wei Long dead, the Mangniu Town underworld is in chaos. I’m going to be busy reorganizing his assets for the next few days, so I won’t have time to serve you!"

"But, I can have Yunyun take care of you instead. I’ve trained her well these last few days, and she’s become quite the vixen. I guarantee she’ll drive you wild with ecstasy! Oh, right, Yunyun already drove your tricycle back, and she didn’t forget the two female cats!"

"Well, I’m off! I’ll be dreaming every day of being taken by you, Brother Bei!" After she finished, Zhao Caixia shot a disdainful look at Luo Qingcheng before darting away.

Witnessing this, Luo Qingcheng finally snapped. Her pent-up frustrations erupted like a volcano. "Chen Xiaobei, you bastard!" she screamed, tears streaming down her face. "I hate you! I hate you so much!"