Chapter 75 Why is that rabbit always being disturbed? Pei Qing's...
Pei Qing's period of heightened sensitivity came on suddenly; the first few days were dull and irritable, but the following days she became unusually active and excited. With no other rivals interfering, Shen Rong'an was happy to enjoy herself with her.
However, just when he finally got to be alone with Ah-Qian, there was always someone else—no, I should say, another snake—interrupting them.
After being interrupted by that stupid snake for what felt like the nth time, Shen Rong'an finally couldn't take it anymore.
He was certain that even this seemingly clueless, stupid snake, with its innocent-looking big eyes blinking every time, was actually meticulously planning everything. Only a naive child like Ah-Qian would believe that the stupid snake wasn't doing it on purpose.
For example, this time.
This time it was even more outrageous. That stupid snake had somehow hidden on the roof, and today it fell directly from the roof onto the bed, almost crushing Shen Rong'an to death.
Even so, Pei Qing was still comforting the stupid snake. Shen Rong'an wanted to get closer to her, but the snake intentionally or unintentionally kept him away with its tail. Looking at the two of them looking so warm and cozy, he felt even more resentful.
"Alright, alright, I'm not blaming you. Hurry up and get off me. Stop clinging to me and acting all cute. We have important business to attend to later." Pei Qing's temples throbbed with pain. The irritability of her sensitive period and her remaining rationality were constantly battling each other, almost tearing her mind apart.
And none of these attempts to relieve her sensitivity during her vulnerable period were truly enjoyable or complete; they were making her sick with pent-up emotions.
Pei Qing was also puzzled. How could Xiao Hei always manage to ruin her plans with such precision? She had suspected that the snake might be doing it on purpose.
However, looking into those clear eyes, as clear as those of a child of a few years old, Pei Qian couldn't bring herself to say anything to blame him.
After all, they were partners who had spent every day together underground. It would be hard to just kick them out like that. Besides, upon closer examination, they hadn't done anything wrong. Maybe he didn't even understand what Pei Qing and Shen Rong'an were doing, and probably thought they were just playing around as usual.
And so, Pei Qing had doubts time and time again, but she let them go each time.
With Xiao Hei's current intelligence, she probably wouldn't understand anything about their so-called important business. Let alone the so-called deliberate sabotage; that's simply baseless.
Xiao Hei is like a child lacking a sense of security; it's unclear what kind of psychological trauma his past experiences have caused him. Now, he refuses to be away from Pei Qing for even a second, needing to be right next to her to settle down.
Pei Qian had no choice. If Xiao Hei really started causing trouble one day, her little shop would be completely ruined. Helpless, she could only let him stick to it, since it wasn't a big deal anyway.
Only Shen Rong'an, unbeknownst to Pei Qing, was growing increasingly displeased. He had a feeling that this stupid snake was deliberately targeting him, and although he didn't have concrete evidence yet, his intuition was always accurate.
This stupid snake always gave him the same feeling as that fox before, the same disgusting green tea bitch.
After being interrupted once again by that clueless, stupid snake while she was doing something important, Pei Qing couldn't take it anymore and hurriedly dragged Shen Rong'an into the bathroom. She quickly locked the door, turned on the shower, and the gushing water drowned out all other sounds in the cramped room.
Pei Qing pressed Shen Rong'an's head down, fiddling with his hair intermittently. Shen Rong'an propped himself up on her knees, his face still flushed, and the corners of his pale pink lips cracked, making his usually gentle smile seem somewhat forced.
It's always the same, every single time!
Each time, Pei Qing could only stay with him in the kitchen or bathroom, using various noises to cover up what they were doing.
But this shouldn't be the case. Why can't they be aboveboard?!
The more he looked at that stupid snake, the more he disliked it. He had to find a way to get it out of there, or better yet, make it disappear completely.
Shen Rong sat in Pei Qing's arms, letting the warm water wash over her body, the malice in her eyes gradually deepening.
The next morning, for some reason, a large number of orders suddenly came in. Pei Qing was so busy that she couldn't keep her feet on the ground, and she was overwhelmed. The order processing machine was about to burst.
Although she cursed Shen Rong'an for missing the crucial moment, Pei Qing didn't dwell on it and dutifully threw herself into the sea of orders.
On the other side, Shen Rong'an, under the pretext of going out to buy things, wandered into a small alley after purchasing them.
In the dimly lit, dilapidated house, Shen Rong gently stroked a semi-transparent syringe, her tone ambiguous, "With such a small volume, are you sure you can make it...?"
"Of course, this is the most powerful thing I have here. The requirements you mentioned are simply a waste of its potential."
In the corner of the house, a person shrouded in a long robe, whose face was obscured, spoke in a hoarse voice, making it difficult to determine their gender.
“Okay,” Shen Rong’an flipped his wrist, put away the syringe, and tossed over a crystal card. “This is the final payment I promised you.”
"Thank you so much, sir!" The man hurriedly accepted the gift, swiped it on his personal terminal, and his previously calm expression instantly lit up with joy. "Sir, isn't the amount in here a bit too much? Did you give me the wrong amount?" the man asked cautiously.
“No, all of this belongs to you,” Shen Rong’an interrupted the man. “As long as the potion has the effects you described, then this extra money is like an extra reward from me to you.”
He paused, then continued, "If it's not as you say, you should know..." and considered it payment for this man's life.
"Of course, of course, don't worry, sir!" the man hurriedly replied, afraid that Shen Rong'an might ruin his little mess if he was in a bad mood.
Shen Rong'an ignored the man's words, took one last look at the potion in her hand, her pupils contracted slightly, and she turned to leave.
Seeing that the menacing figure had finally left, the man in black in the corner patted his chest with lingering fear.
Shen Rong'an was truly furious this time, and even made an exception by contacting some of his old friends.
One of them is the manager of the organization that deals in these black market potions. Her potions are available in almost every major star sector, and their quality is guaranteed, making them the perfect choice for murder and robbery.
Originally, Shen Rong'an was afraid of getting his hands dirty and was unwilling to contact these people. Even if something happened, he would ask his subordinates to take charge.
But this time… he gripped the potion tightly, his gaze hardening. He didn't have many days left to live anyway, and he'd only hoped for a peaceful end, but there were always people blocking his way. Since someone didn't want to live, Shen Rong'an didn't mind personally sending them on their way.
On the way back, Shen Rong'an made another call, "Have you arranged everything? Remember to make sure it's done cleanly, I don't want to see any trace of it."
When Shen Rong'an returned, Pei Qing had just finished the previous batch of orders and was taking a short break. At that moment, she was happily lounging in her chair, holding a freshly made mango smoothie.
Upon seeing the person return, he greeted them warmly. Shen Rong'an understood, planted a loving kiss on the forehead, and then carried the things into the kitchen.
In the past few days, Pei Qing's relationship with Hilliwen has improved considerably. Although she felt that she hadn't done anything to please him, Hilliwen seemed to have come to a realization.
Even though the two still didn't talk much, whenever Pei Qing asked what she wanted to eat, Hilliwen would immediately make it for her.
Just yesterday, she mentioned that such hot weather was perfect for smoothies. So, Hillivan quickly went out to buy all sorts of fruits and drinks, then returned with a small smoothie machine, allowing Pei Qing to finally have smoothie freedom – she couldn't be happier!
“Helivin,” Pei Qing mumbled, scooping up a shaved ice.
"Huh? Are you calling me?" Hillivan stopped cleaning and asked incredulously.
This was the first time Pei Qing had called him by his name since their recent cold war. He had originally resigned himself to never speaking to Pei Qing again.
“Yes, I was calling you,” Pei Qing put down her smoothie, placed her hands on the counter, and asked earnestly, “You’ve been doing exceptionally well at work lately, so I’m thinking of giving you a break. How about a paid trip? Is there anywhere you’d like to go? Or where would you like to travel?”
“…I, I don’t have anywhere I want to go,” Hillivan replied somewhat haltingly, clutching the cleaning tools in his hands nervously.
He just wanted to stay with her, Hillivan silently added in his heart. Just being with her like this was enough.
"Oh, I was thinking of asking you if there was anywhere you wanted to go, so I could take the opportunity to go out with you. It seems like you stay at home all day without any entertainment, how boring!"
"Huh? Are you coming out with me?" Hillivan thought he had misheard and asked again.
An immense joy surged forth, almost overwhelming his entire heart; deep within his chest, a bittersweet feeling washed over him, like being immersed in a jar of honey.
It was like a sweet wine with honey, making Helivin suddenly feel dizzy and his limbs weak and numb.
“Yeah, we’ve had so many orders these past few days, I’m a bit tired, I should go out and have some fun. Otherwise, with all this money we’re making, what if one day… sigh!” Before Pei Qing could finish speaking, Xiliwen covered her mouth.
Her warm, moist breath brushed against Hilly's palm. He felt both ashamed and angry—angry at her nonsense and the way she didn't seem to care about her own life. "Don't say that! Don't say those things again! You'll live a good life, you'll be healthy and live a long and happy life!"
Pei Qing smiled, the corners of her mouth turning up; Hilliwen's reaction was truly unexpected.
She hadn't expected that such a joke would elicit such a strong reaction from this person; anyone who didn't know better would think she was cursing him.
"Okay, then I won't say anything more. I'll return the same blessing to you."
Pei Qing picked up the half-melted shaved ice and quickly stuffed it into her mouth. "Since you haven't thought of any good places to go, I'll decide. I really want to go out and have some fun!"
She finished her shaved ice in a few bites, pulled Hillary to sit on the sofa, and took out her personal terminal. Pei Qing swiped around, showing it off to everyone, "Hey, what do you think of this place? This amusement park just opened recently! It not only has a full-length movie theater, a state-of-the-art multi-functional game hall, but also..."
Helivin had never been so close to Pei Qing before. He nervously clutched the hem of his clothes, his expression restrained. The close proximity almost stopped his mind from functioning, and he couldn't hear what Pei Qing was saying at all, only able to keep responding.
The atmosphere on the sofa was harmonious, mainly due to Pei Qing's enthusiastic delivery. She had hardly ever gone out to play before, and was extremely excited at this moment.
"Dinner's ready, wash your hands and eat. Ah Qing, I made your favorite braised pork ribs today." Shen Rong'an came out of the kitchen while untying her apron and called out to Pei Qing.
"OK, OK, I'm coming right away!"
The aroma of the food was far more appealing to Pei Qing than any entertainment. She quickly tossed her personal computer aside and ran to the bathroom to clean herself.
Suddenly, the space beside Hillary was empty. He was momentarily stunned, groping for the still-warm personal terminal, and slowly a smile crept onto his face. He thought to himself, he seemed to have confirmed his feelings.
At the dinner table, Pei Qing patted her belly contentedly. It has to be said, she had taken good care of herself; she had gained a lot of weight these past few days—no, she should be said to have gotten quite strong.
“Brother Rong’an, we want to go out and have some fun tomorrow. Do you want to come with us? We can close the shop for a day. It shouldn’t be a big deal.” Pei Qing invited Shen Rong’an. After all, it’s more fun to go out with more people.
Tomorrow? Ah-Qian won't be home tomorrow, so wouldn't that mean...?
In an instant, Shen Rong'an's mind raced, and he quickly came up with a perfect solution. He smiled and said, "Tomorrow? Tomorrow is indeed going to be a good day. By the way, A-Qian, I remember you mentioned that a batch of goods was coming tomorrow, right? Did you tell the boss? Are you going to delay the delivery?"
"Uh, I completely forgot about that. Let me check," Pei Qing slapped her forehead in frustration, picking up her personal terminal from the sofa. "Oh dear, it really is! I completely forgot. I've been so busy today..."
"What should I do? I really want to go out and play..."
The boss just texted her saying the goods were already on their way and there was no way to delay them. Pei Qing sat dejectedly on the sofa, as if she had lost her entire soul.
“It’s okay, A-Qian, go if you want to,” Shen Rong’an said with a gentle smile, taking her hand. “I can stay at the store tomorrow to help you receive the goods. Well, go wherever you want to go.”
"Really? Then how about I take Xiao Hei with me? That way you can save some effort..." Pei Qing said this reluctantly. She didn't really want to take Xiao Hei out. With the snake's current intelligence, what could it possibly understand? At most, she could keep it as a pet.
“No need,” Shen Rong’an said, but he realized he had spoken too hastily. He quickly added, “What I mean is, you can leave Xiao Hei at home and I’ll look after him. He’s been quite well-behaved these past few days. You’re just going out for a day, so nothing should happen.”
"Wow, Rong An, you're so great!" Pei Qing rushed over and gave Shen Rong An a big hug.
Shen Rong'an caught her with a smile, and where Pei Qing couldn't see, the smile on his lips grew wider and wider.
Ultimately, Pei Qian still has some childlike mentality. After all, from her actual 'birth' until now, even though she has experienced countless unbelievable things, it has only been a mere 20 years.
After realizing what had happened, Pei Qing was puzzled that Shen Rong'an had agreed so easily to let her go out with others, but she didn't think much of it.
However, the excitement of being able to go out and have fun naturally overshadowed this slight doubt.
Finally, I can go out and have some fun. Who cares, I'll just have fun first.
After everything was tidied up, Pei Qing closed the shop door and continued to sit on the sofa with Hilliwen, discussing tomorrow's outing. The atmosphere was lively and bustling.
Shen Rong'an went upstairs and took the syringe from his drawer. The translucent liquid swayed slightly inside the glass tube. He leaned against the bed and murmured to himself, his soft, indistinct voice fading into the night breeze without leaving a trace.
As the night passed, Pei Qing's mood gradually returned to normal. Because of her plans for the next day's outing, she lay quietly in bed all night, doing nothing.
Although Shen Rong'an felt a little regretful, he couldn't help but smile when he thought about how he could get rid of that stupid snake completely tomorrow.
Once tomorrow is over, that eyesore will be completely gone.
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