After spending a day with Jiang Xiaomei, Li Baolong reluctantly said goodbye to her. He knew that the two of them had already become physically intimate and had also developed a kind of spiritual connection.
Back in Chengdu, Li Baolong went to the pet market and bought a cat and a dog. He planned to use them to enhance his cultivation techniques. Opening the old Taoist's notes, Li Baolong silently recited: "Elementary Charm Technique, Levels One to Nine, Great Perfection Realm." The old Taoist had recorded that he had already reached Level Eight, just one step away from Great Perfection. He used mice to improve his techniques. "I don't like mice, cats and dogs are much better." He sat down quietly, activating his senses. He felt the cat and dog moving in front of him, both animals having faint yellow orbs of light in their heads. The distance was about two meters. The notes stated that the old Taoist could sense, bewitch, and control people and animals ten meters away. Cultivating to Great Perfection would allow him to bewitch and control people and animals twenty meters away.
How to confuse them? By controlling those two orbs of light. Li Baolong pondered, repeatedly studying the cultivation manuals and insights left by the old Taoist. This book was only half complete, and one could only cultivate up to half of the second part, the Mind Control Technique. This Mind Control Technique was incredibly powerful; it could manipulate a person's thoughts, making them wholeheartedly do things for one's own benefit. However, it had a time limit; even at the Great Perfection Realm, one could only control them for a day, after which everything would return to normal, as if nothing had happened.
Li Baolong muttered to himself, "Amazing, amazing! If I master this immortal book and its magic, I'll be invincible! That 'Big Dragon Brother' will do whatever he asks, even jump off a building to commit suicide!" Li Baolong was filled with anticipation, hoping one day he would master the heavenly book and its magic to eliminate evil and uphold justice.
After countless attempts over the past few days, Li Baolong has gradually mastered the ability to communicate with cats and dogs telepathically. He can now summon them simply by sitting still, without even speaking. This is the first crucial step; with continued practice, his perception will expand. This new ability has greatly boosted Li Baolong's confidence and filled him with anticipation for the future.
That weekend, Li Baolong went to Honghong's nightclub. Honghong asked Brother Hu to tell Li Baolong to come to her house after work that evening. Li Baolong thought to himself, "She's irresistibly charming. I'm going to have to work hard again tonight." After several busy hours at the nightclub, around midnight, Li Baolong dragged his tired body to Honghong's house. He knocked and entered, seeing Honghong wearing a revealing nightgown, her snow-white thighs exposed. Honghong smiled charmingly and said, "I want you to come with me to Chongqing tomorrow. My mother is sick, and my brother and sister-in-law are taking care of her. This time, her condition is serious and she might not make it. I want to bring you back to pretend to be my girlfriend and comfort her." Li Baolong said, "Is this appropriate? I'm young; they'll see through me, won't they?" Honghong laughed, "I'll buy you a suit tomorrow; you'll look much more mature and composed in it."
After saying this, she threw herself into Li Baolong's arms. Soon, Honghong let out a captivating cry. They made love several times, until finally, exhausted, they fell silent. The next day, Honghong and Li Baolong embraced until noon before getting up and going downstairs. They rushed to the mall, where Honghong bought Li Baolong a gray suit with a black shirt underneath. Li Baolong looked handsome, dashing, and promising in it. Honghong wore a red wool coat over a black fitted top, showcasing her alluring figure. The two were a perfect match. After several intimate conversations, Honghong's love for Li Baolong deepened, and she wished they could be together every day.
The two boarded an overnight train and arrived at Chongqing Railway Station the next morning. After leaving the station, they had a quick breakfast and then took a taxi to the county hospital, which was dozens of kilometers away.
Li Baolong accompanied Honghong to the Hechuan County Hospital in a hurry. In the ward of the inpatient department, Honghong's mother, who was over fifty years old, was lying there. The torment of illness had made her face pale and her body thin, but only her eyes still showed some of the spirit she used to have.
Seeing Honghong enter, her mother tried to get up, and Honghong's younger brother quickly went to help her. Honghong rushed to her mother's bedside and hugged her tightly, tears welling up in her eyes. Her mother gently patted her back, and the two of them nestled together, pouring out their longing and concern after being separated for so long.
It took Honghong a long time to learn that her mother had been hospitalized for two days. This time, the doctor diagnosed her with lung cancer, and the situation was not optimistic. Honghong's younger brother didn't dare to delay and notified Honghong immediately.
Li Baolong stood aside, watching this scene, his heart filled with heartache. He knew that Honghong had a deep bond with her mother, and this news was like a bolt from the blue for her.
Honghong lifted her head from her mother's arms and said, "Mom, come here, let me introduce you!" Honghong happily pulled the tall, handsome man beside her to her mother and said softly, "This is my boyfriend, his name is Li Baolong. His home is in the beautiful city of Jianzhou!"
Upon hearing Honghong's introduction, Li Baolong smiled and stepped forward politely and confidently. He bent slightly, gently grasped Honghong's mother's slightly rough hands, and then spoke in a magnetic and gentle voice, "Hello, Auntie! I'm Li Baolong. I came back with Honghong to visit and take care of you. I sincerely hope you can recover quickly. After you recover, I plan to take you and Honghong on a trip together so we can appreciate the magnificent landscapes of our motherland!"
After hearing Li Baolong's sincere and heartfelt words, Honghong's mother's face, which had appeared somewhat pale and haggard due to illness, instantly blossomed into a relieved smile. She gently patted Li Baolong's hand, which was holding hers, and nodded repeatedly, saying, "Oh, what a good boy! Good! As long as Honghong can find a suitable husband and get married smoothly, I, as her mother, will be overjoyed!"
After saying this, Li Baolong turned and looked affectionately at Honghong beside him. Then, he naturally reached out his other hand and tightly took Honghong's small hand in his. He knew that Honghong must be very nervous and anxious at this moment, so he wanted to give her some strength and support with this simple gesture. After all, in this difficult time, Honghong desperately needed someone by her side to face everything together.
In the days that followed, Li Baolong accompanied Honghong to and from the hospital, handling registration, medication pickup, and discussions with doctors about treatment plans. Every step was busy, as if telling her that he would be there for her no matter what. At night, Honghong stayed by her mother's bedside, while Li Baolong sat quietly beside her, preparing hot water and late-night snacks for the mother and daughter. His companionship was like the warm winter sun, comforting Honghong's weary heart.
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