Super Soldier in the City-Chapter 1259 - 1309: So Embarrassing

These days, Li Yifei has been busy handling matters related to Happy Zen, leaving him little time to communicate with his family. Today, having settled all those affairs, Li Yifei finally sat down with everyone for a proper chat.

The mood at home had somewhat improved. Su Mengxin’s spirits were noticeably lifted. Although she couldn’t be as cheerful as usual, she was far from despairing. Whatever Li Yifei could think of, she had already considered, so she was no longer worrying about their son’s safety. However, having her newborn son, barely a month old, taken by others—it was impossible for her not to feel some sorrow.

Li Yifei’s recent busy schedule had evidently added to the heavy atmosphere in the household. So now, Li Yifei intended to put aside the matter of his son, set aside his personal advancement pursuits, and focus on his family affairs. He wanted to revive the Li family’s vitality and let the world know that losing a son wouldn’t bring the Li family to its knees.

"Finally done with most of the work. These days, I really need to take a good break. Who’s keeping me company tonight?" Li Yifei teased, winking mischievously at the crowd.

Li Yifei’s playful attitude took everyone by surprise, prompting some to instinctively glance at Su Mengxin.

Su Mengxin shrugged, saying, "Why are you all looking at me? Oh, tonight, it seems it’s my turn. Who’s the other person?"

Su Yiyi immediately chimed in, "It’s Sister Yunzhu."

Li Yifei burst out laughing, "Anyone else want to join in?"

Su Mengxin chuckled, "You better drop it. Keep away from those crazy ideas for now. The New Year is coming soon; let’s stick to taking turns these days."

Seeing Li Yifei and Su Mengxin return to their normal selves—even if a bit of it was likely a facade—it helped lift everyone’s spirits, loosening the tense atmosphere so much that jokes began to fly around.

That night, during their private time, Li Yifei and Su Mengxin were intensely passionate. Su Mengxin consistently asked Li Yifei to release inside her, hoping to become pregnant yet again.

Li Yifei complied with her wishes. Ye Yunzhu, for her part, fully understood the dynamic. Having already given birth to a daughter, she felt no rush for another child. However, her current unmarried status meant society already frowned upon her situation; having another child would only amplify the criticism.

As the Lunar New Year edged closer, the significance of this being the Li family’s first Spring Festival celebrated at their new estate grew more pronounced. Not just Li Yifei, but every family member anticipated an exceptionally lively and festive celebration.

This year, Xu Yingying’s parents, Lin Qiong’s parents, Su Yiyi’s father, as well as Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao’s parents, were all invited by Li Yifei to join the New Year festivities at their home.

The family gathered for drinks and playing cards, creating a genuinely merry atmosphere.

However, the topic of the lost son was deliberately avoided, lest it upset Su Mengxin.

Su Mengxin, contrary to everyone’s concerns, proved to be far more resilient than expected.

The greatest delight for Little Yifei was setting off fireworks. With such a large home and so many attendants, there were plenty of people who could help her with the fireworks. Beyond that, she had several other children joining her, making the playful chaos all the more exuberant.

Meanwhile, Li Yifei was up on the rooftop with Xu Shanshan. Xu Shanshan, using a casual excuse, managed to get some time alone with him, as he hadn’t spent much one-on-one time with her lately, being preoccupied with other family members. Once she called him, he came without hesitation.

Xu Shanshan tilted her head, looking at Li Yifei with a charming expression. "Brother-in-law, do you still remember when you spent New Year at my house? We went downstairs together to watch the fireworks."

"Of course I remember. Back then, a stray firework fell before exploding—it nearly injured someone."

Xu Shanshan smiled sweetly, "Yeah, time flies. In the blink of an eye, it’s been two years."

Li Yifei sighed with emotion, "Indeed, time is racing by. Before you know it, two years have passed—and at this rate, soon we’ll be thirty."

"Right, two whole years. Yet I remain your sister-in-law, while you have a whole bunch of wives now. Isn’t that blatantly unfair?"

Li Yifei apologized earnestly, "Shanshan, I’ll do my best. I’ve neglected this matter recently—that’s entirely my fault."

"Haha, I’m joking with you. It’s not like we can’t be together—it’s fine just the way things are. Don’t sweat it. By the way, when are you heading to Hua Mountain?"

Li Yifei replied, "The sixth day of the Lunar New Year. At the very least, I want to spend the New Year here with everyone—what’s a few more days?"

Xu Shanshan nodded. "Brother-in-law, can I tag along with you this time?"

Li Yifei thought for a moment before answering, "No, someone needs to stay home. Since I must go with Ningxiang, we’ll rely on you to hold down the fort here."

"I knew you’d say that—so you owe me a chance to go out with you sometime later. We could even bring Little Ningxiang along. After all, she’ll be doing Dual Cultivation with you soon. Then there’ll be no need for concerns when it’s just the three of us together."

"Deal. Ningxiang! Come up here as well!" Li Yifei beckoned to Little Ningxiang downstairs.

Jiang Ningxiang responded promptly, leaping up to the second floor, lightly tapping the railing before springing onto the third floor. With one final touch on the railing, she landed effortlessly on the rooftop.

"Impressive!" Li Yifei shouted in praise.

Jiang Ningxiang stuck out her tongue mischievously. "Pulling something like this is not very proper. If my sisters-in-law see, they’ll criticize me for being naughty."

Xu Shanshan laughed, "What sisters-in-law? Those are all your elder sisters now. Besides, you don’t need to call me ’Master’ anymore. Just call me ’Sis.’"

"How would that work?" Jiang Ningxiang froze in surprise.

Li Yifei wrapped an arm around Jiang Ningxiang’s waist and smiled, "Why not? Yingying is my wife; Shanshan is too, and so are you. There’s no point in dividing titles into generations."

"Oh..." Jiang Ningxiang blushed at once but still said to Xu Shanshan, "Master, even if I change what I call you, in my heart, you’ll always be my Master."

"Fine by me. Thinking this way isn’t bad. You know, next time we hang out together, it’ll definitely make Brother-in-law feel dreadfully guilty—a sister-in-law and her apprentice together—it’s the ultimate taboo."

Jiang Ningxiang blinked in confusion, "How would there even be guilt in us hanging out together?"

Li Yifei laughed aloud, leaned closer to Jiang Ningxiang, and whispered something in her ear. Instantly, Jiang Ningxiang’s face turned beet red. She murmured, "Awfully embarrassing!" and buried her face against his chest, too shy to look up.

On the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, Li Yifei and Jiang Ningxiang set out again. Before the New Year, Sophia had already completed her investigation.

Deep in Hua Mountain, several villages had witnessed young men mysteriously disappearing every year. The villages had little to no contact with the outside world, populated mainly by honest, simple rural folk. When some young men vanished, the locals assumed they had either gotten lost in the mountains or fallen prey to wild animals.

They never even reported the incidents to the authorities—the matters were simply forgotten.

However, such news was invaluable to Sophia. After carefully investigating further, she outlined the area and mapped it meticulously. At the center of those villages lay a highly suspicious location.

Further investigation revealed a nunnery there. The place housed four nuns, all seemingly quite young. Though dressed as nuns, their appearances were striking—eyebrows put in place, faces adorned with makeup, and some dressed surprisingly flamboyantly. Two of them hadn’t even cut their hair.

What stood out even more to Sophia was their proficiency in martial arts—a skill level seemingly surpassing hers. Unwilling to act impulsively, she quietly marked the location before retreating.

Li Yifei concluded that this must be the sect practicing Absorb Yang and Replenish Yin. From them, he was determined to acquire the techniques Jiang Ningxiang would need for Dual Cultivation.

Renting a rugged off-road vehicle in the county, Li Yifei and Jiang Ningxiang drove to a village near the nunnery. From there, they had no choice but to proceed on foot.

Guided by coordinates Sophia had provided, Li Yifei easily located the nunnery using his phone’s GPS.

This time, Li Yifei didn’t bother masking his movements. Alongside Jiang Ningxiang, he directly barged into the nunnery.

"What business brings you here, Benefactor?" A nun in her early twenties stepped forward to block their path.

She wore a plain gray robe and a monk’s hat. However, strands of black hair peeked from under the brim. Her expression carried an innate allure as she scrutinized the pair intently, her gaze laden with undisguised delight.

Notably, the nun’s complexion radiated an unnatural redness, her skin luminous and exceptionally well-maintained—completely incongruent with someone residing deep in the mountains.

Li Yifei addressed her frankly, "I’ve come with my wife to speak with your abbess regarding some matters."

"Oh? This is just a humble nunnery living a peaceful life. What business could merit speaking to us?"

Li Yifei smiled faintly, "Is that so?"

"Of course. We are merely a few ordinary nuns here."

"Indeed, you’re nuns—nuns who happen to enjoy the company of men. The men who’ve gone missing in these nearby villages were all brought here by you. Such scandalous nuns—a first for me."

"Benefactor, you mustn’t falsely accuse." The nun’s face darkened immediately, her wariness growing as she stared at Li Yifei.

Li Yifei clasped his hands behind his back and said coolly, "Call everyone out. Otherwise, I’ll demolish this nunnery."

Despite needing something from them, Li Yifei saw no reason to show deference to people whose actions were clearly reprehensible.

"Benefactor, it appears you’ve come well-prepared," the nun sneered. "If you truly understand what we are, then you should also realize—two people alone won’t leave here unscathed."