Invincible Dad-Chapter 590 Uncle Xu Parks_1

"..." Xu Lai couldn't help but sigh.

As expected. Taotie is still that brute who only knows how to fight and kill. I overestimated him.

"We've been a couple since yesterday," Liu Wan corrected. "You should call me Wan'er, not Miss Liu."

Xu Lai raised an eyebrow. What happened between them yesterday? Things are moving so fast!

But his curiosity was extinguished by Taotie's next words. "Okay, Miss Liu."

Xu Lai pressed his hand to his forehead. The girl took you home, you even stayed in the same room, and you, you fool, just sat there all night. That's one thing. But you're clearly a couple, yet you're still being so foolishly formal. It's exasperating!

Fortunately, Liu Wan was already used to it. She didn't correct Taotie's form of address again. Instead, she mustered up her courage and said, "President Ruan, I... I might need to ask for leave again tomorrow."

"Take five days off. Come back to work next Monday," Ruan Tang replied, naturally not one to refuse.

Solving major life issues was very important, especially when it involved dealing with a blockhead—no, an ironclad blockhead.

"Alright, let's watch the movie," Xu Lai sighed.

Taotie was the first Divine General to follow him, and it had been tens of thousands of years. Seeing Taotie find true love brought Xu Lai joy, but at the same time, he felt a bit sorry for Liu Wan. What kind of terrible karma did this poor girl accumulate in her past life to end up dating Taotie in this one? Isn't she going to be driven mad?

The lights in the theater dimmed, and the movie began.

Liu Wan suddenly remembered something and asked in a low voice, "Right, I told you to bring your ID. Did you bring it?"

"I did, but then I remembered you don't need an ID to watch a movie, so I put it back."

"..."

Liu Wan hesitated, on the verge of saying something. Finally, she said softly, "From now on, I should probably keep it for you."

With his sharp senses, Xu Lai naturally overheard the conversation in the back row. He was now certain of it. Liu Wan must have destroyed the universe in her past life.

The movie was very good. Xu Lai and Ruan Tang watched with relish. It even had a major plot twist that was absolutely tear-jerking.

Because of her slow heartbeat, Liu Wan had rarely shown much emotion since she was a child. But hearing the sniffling and sobbing all around the theater, she still took out a pack of tissues and handed them to Taotie. She was afraid her boyfriend would be moved to tears.

But she was clearly overthinking it.

Taotie had his arms crossed over his chest and had fallen fast asleep...

When the movie ended, Taotie quickened his pace to walk behind Xu Lai, obviously having something to say.

Xu Lai's face darkened. "Why are you following me?"

"To report on the situation in the Heavenly Court," Taotie said gruffly.

"Next time." Xu Lai waved his hand. "Your mission right now is to keep your girlfriend company."

"The Supreme Emperor..."

"Scram."

"..."

Taotie looked even more wronged.

Liu Wan chided, "You're such a blockhead. President Ruan and her husband need their private time together. Why would you go and interrupt?"

"That's true," Taotie realized belatedly.

Liu Wan took Taotie's arm. "Let's go get something to eat."

...

「On the other side.」

Xu Lai held his wife's hand and said helplessly, "Actually, it's my fault Taotie is so dense. I never taught him about romance, only about fighting and killing."

"Hmm, that's true," Ruan Tang said with a smile that wasn't quite a smile. "If the battle-hardened Mr. Xu had taught him a few tricks, Taotie would've become a love sage long ago."

"That's for sure," Xu Lai agreed casually. The next second, his expression slowly stiffened.

Wait. This is a trap.

Xu Lai forced himself to continue, "That's absolutely impossible. He could never become a love sage. Members of the Taotie Clan only ever have one partner in their entire lives."

"Really?" Ruan Tang asked, surprised.

"Really."

Xu Lai wasn't lying. This was the most important reason why the Taotie Clan, despite their ridiculously powerful innate talents, had such a shockingly small population. Even if their partner died, a member of the Taotie Clan would not seek a second one. They would simply find a secluded spot in their clan's territory and live out their days in solitude. Only "young" Little Gluttons like Yun Jin enjoyed causing trouble.

"I see."

Ruan Tang didn't say any more as they strolled through the mall.

But to Xu Lai's surprise, Ruan Tang, who absolutely loved shopping, didn't enter a single store. Just as he was about to ask why, Ruan Tang spoke.

"Xu Lai, if one day I'm... no longer here, what will you do?"

Xu Lai stopped in his tracks and said calmly, "Don't say things like that."

"Not saying it doesn't mean the problem isn't there." Ruan Tang also stopped. She spoke softly, "If that day really comes, I hope you..."

Her beautiful eyes suddenly widened. Before she could finish, Xu Lai had leaned down and sealed her lips with a kiss.

Ruan Tang's face grew terribly hot. They were in a mall! People were constantly walking by, yet here was Xu Lai, kissing her in public as passersby shot them knowing smiles. Ruan Tang wanted to push him away, but her body had inexplicably gone soft. She couldn't muster any strength and could only let Xu Lai do as he pleased.

The kiss lasted for a long time, so long that Ruan Tang was nearly suffocating by the time Xu Lai finally let go. He said fiercely, "If you ever say such nonsense again, you'll face family discipline!"

"..." Ruan Tang pursed her lips, forcing herself to appear calm. "I get it. Why are you being so fierce?"

Xu Lai was taken aback.

Yeah. Why was I so fierce?

He didn't know why he had become so emotional. Was it that dream from last night? The dream about my departed senior brother and master, forever separated by life and death.

"Xu Lai, I'm hungry. Let's go home," Ruan Tang said.

"Let's just grab a bite to eat out here."

"Hubby, let's go home, please?"

"There's a spicy hot pot place on the second floor. Doctor Liu said it's really good. You'll definitely like it."

"Brother, I want to eat your cooking." Ruan Tang swayed Xu Lai's hand like a young girl in her first love, her eyes brimming with tenderness.

"..." After a moment of silence, Xu Lai let out a heavy breath. "Say that again."

"Brother~"

"We're going home!" Xu Lai declared.

He was hungry now, too. But not for food. He wanted to devour the enchantress standing before him.

...

...

「Galaxy Kindergarten.」

A black business van drove away under the twilight sky. The driver was Xu Wandao, a descendant of Hua Country's first Martial Ancestor, Xu Yanyang.

He spoke solemnly, "I, Xu Wandao, thank Daoist Ruan in advance. With your Defensive Array, many lives in Chang'an City will be spared. It's a deed of immeasurable merit!"

Ruan Lan pretended to wave her hand nonchalantly. "It's nothing, just a small matter. Saving lives is what's important."

"Auntie, you really didn't want to go just two days ago..." Qian Xiao muttered.

"Ahem." Xu Wandao coughed. "You two talk. I'll focus on driving. We'll be at the Martial Dao Association soon."

Ruan Lan's face was burning. She thumped Qian Xiao on the head and snapped, "Shut up, you little brat! And another thing, I'm taking Yiyi out to play. Why are you tagging along? Get out of the car. Get out right now."

"No way." Qian Xiao clung to his seat and refused to let go, shouting, "I have to protect Big Sis!"

"Does my niece need your protection?" Ruan Lan scoffed. "I'm more than enough."

"I don't care!" Qian Xiao shrieked at the top of his lungs. "If you don't let me go, I hope you stay flat-chested forever!"

As soon as the words left his mouth, Qian Xiao's little face went deathly pale. He knew he'd done it now. He started banging on the car door, yelling, "Uncle Xu, stop the car! I want to get out..."

"Come here, Qian Xiao." Ruan Lan's smile was deceptively sweet. "Auntie has a treasure to show you."