Days of Living with My Sister-in-Law-Chapter 214: Unexpected Discovery

"Okay!" Qiao Shu said, extending a pale, slender hand like an obedient child.

Chen Xiaobei placed his hand on her wrist and quickly detected a faint yet unusual energy. This energy surged from Qiao Shu’s Dantian, but it was a singular type of power, different from ordinary True Qi. This was the reason she had been able to send Zheng Qiang flying earlier. However, looking at her current energy reserves, it wouldn’t be enough to do it again.

Having never seen Chen Xiaobei so serious, Qiao Shu timidly asked, "Boss Chen, what’s wrong with my body? I’m not sick, am I?"

"No," Chen Xiaobei shook his head. "I’m just checking your body, don’t overthink it."

"Oh!" Qiao Shu nodded in relief, desperately wanting to ask if, besides taking her pulse, he wanted to check other places too. A certain area had been feeling blocked up and especially uncomfortable recently. However, when she noticed Han Xiuqing watching her like a hawk, the impulse died in her throat.

Just then, Chen Xiaobei lifted his hand.

Her body is like a container for True Qi, but she can’t generate it herself.

Could it be that when we were intimate last time, I left some of my True Qi inside her? Is that why she was able to send Zheng Qiang flying? he wondered.

This is just a theory, though. The only way to prove it is to pin Qiao Shu down and take her. But I don’t have time for that right now, so it’ll have to wait.

Still, this was a pleasant surprise for Chen Xiaobei. As his abilities grew, so would the number of people he offended. Since Chen Xiaobei couldn’t be everywhere at once, it was inevitable he would sometimes fail to protect the women around him. But this discovery about Qiao Shu offered a simple solution to some of his problems.

As long as they have True Qi in their bodies, even if they can’t defeat an enemy, they can at least protect themselves! We were only intimate once, and Qiao Shu could send Zheng Qiang flying. By that logic, the more often we’re intimate, the more True Qi the women will store. The ones I’ve been with the most are Zhao Caixia and Yang Yun. I’ll have to find some time to see if my theory holds true for them.

Speak of the devil—Zhao Caixia’s call came in.

"Brother Bei, I’ve bought the house! It’s Emperor Pavilion, Villa No. 2. When are you coming to take a look?"

"Emperor Pavilion?" Chen Xiaobei paused. "I remember that being the villa community where the Li Family lives, right?"

"Yes, that’s the one!" Zhao Caixia sighed. "Unfortunately, I couldn’t get the Li Family’s Villa No. 1. I heard someone’s already living there."

"Villa No. 2 is fine. You and Yang Yun wait for me there. I’ll be over soon," Chen Xiaobei said with a slight frown.

Aside from the Xinghe Grand Hotel, all of the Li Family’s other assets had been seized by Guo Yingqiang and given to Zhao Qingshan. Although Chen Xiaobei wasn’t sure who was living in Villa No. 1, it was undoubtedly connected to the Zhao Family.

Frankly, Chen Xiaobei really didn’t want to offend the Zhao Family, especially since Zhao Qingshan was a Two-Star General and a master at the Half-step Heavenly Rank. But the villas at Emperor Pavilion were the most luxurious in all of Songshan. Chen Xiaobei had sworn to give his sister-in-law a happy life, so he would have chosen Emperor Pavilion for her regardless.

Forget it! I remember Villa No. 1 and Villa No. 2 are far apart. Worst-case scenario, I’ll just have to keep a low profile, Chen Xiaobei thought. I’m only at Earth Grade First Rank. I’d have to be an idiot to go and provoke Zhao Qingshan.

But Chen Xiaobei wasn’t afraid. While he couldn’t beat Zhao Qingshan, Jiang Hongchun and Murong Xiaoyi had no reason to fear him. Especially Murong Xiaoyi. She was practically a cheat code now, ridiculously strong.

Thinking of this, Chen Xiaobei felt a pang of envy. We’re all human, so why is it that only Murong Xiaoyi gets to level up her Realm like crazy after drinking the Witch God Essence? Meanwhile, I, as Xi Yao’s true successor, can only upgrade my Nine Nether Eyes? And the upgrade speed is slower than a snail!

"Comparisons really are the thief of joy," Chen Xiaobei said with a wry smile. Just then, the Shen sisters emerged from the back room.

"Hmph!" Shen Jiaqi snorted disdainfully at Chen Xiaobei the moment she saw him, acting as if he had personally assaulted her.

But Chen Xiaobei couldn’t be bothered with her. "Jiawen," he said, "I just had someone buy a villa. I plan to move you there today. Also, I want you to take charge of the Xinghe Grand Hotel. Qiao Shu will fully assist you until you can handle things on your own."

Qiao Shu, knowing just what to say, chuckled. "Miss Shen, I guess I’ll have to call you Manager Shen from now on! Please take good care of me, Manager Shen!"

BOOM—

Shen Jiawen’s mind exploded. A villa, a manager position... As a woman from the countryside, she simply couldn’t process so much information at once. She was completely dumbfounded.

Even Shen Jiaqi started stammering, "Chen... Chen Xiaobei, you... you aren’t pulling my sister’s leg, are you?"

"Why would I do that?" Chen Xiaobei shot her an annoyed look. I have no idea what I did to piss this girl off. She won’t even call me brother-in-law.

At that moment, Chen Xiaobei took Shen Jiawen’s hand. "Jiawen, don’t feel pressured. Didn’t you say you wanted a career of your own? I’ve thought it over, and running the hotel seems like the best path for you. You have to believe in yourself. You can definitely do it!"

Saying this, Chen Xiaobei gripped her shoulders to encourage her.

An inexplicable wave of emotion washed over her, and Shen Jiawen’s eyes reddened. But as she looked at her daughter sleeping soundly on the heated brick bed, her shoulders slumped. "Xiaobei, I... I can go to work, but who will look after Xin Xin?"

"Don’t worry, I’ve already found someone to take care of Xin Xin!" Chen Xiaobei smiled. "Isn’t Yunyun always at home? I already spoke with her about coming to the city to help you with Xin Xin. She agreed and is already on her way there."

"Ah, so that’s it." Shen Jiawen’s face lit up with joy. "If it’s Yunyun, I can rest easy. She’s the best at taking care of children. Xiaobei, Yunyun is my best friend! We can’t be stingy. We have to give her a good salary!"

"Uh, haha, of course!" Chen Xiaobei nodded with a goofy smile. He really wanted to tell Jiawen not to worry about that; Yang Yun would have done it for free.

After chatting in the house for a while longer, Han Xiuqing helped Shen Jiawen finish packing. Because she had to report to the county office tomorrow, Shen Jiaqi also put her things in the car.

"Mom, you should go back inside. I’ll come get you once I’m settled in the city," Shen Jiawen said, bidding a reluctant farewell to her mother before getting in the car.

"Silly girl, don’t worry about me," Han Xiuqing said, her smile so wide it was almost crooked. "As long as you and Xiaobei are happy, I’m satisfied. Besides, Xiaobei even left me money! I’ll be fine! It’s you, Jiaqi, who needs to be more perceptive and resourceful in the future. The government offices are full of backstabbing, so don’t cause any trouble for your brother-in-law."

"Mom, I know. You should go back," Shen Jiaqi nodded. She then picked up her suitcase and walked straight to the Jetta. "Brother-in-law, open the door. I’ll ride with you."

"What’s this about?" Chen Xiaobei was taken aback.