"Anyway, it happens every year. Why don't my two older brothers take me to play again next year?" Ye Shuang replied with a smile.
“Sister Shuang’er is right.” Ma Rencai smiled and glanced at Li Wenyi. The truth is, they all knew that the current peace was just a facade they were desperately trying to cover up. Underneath, there were already turbulent undercurrents, but they didn’t know when they would break through the surface, or whether next year’s Lantern Festival would be as grand as it is now.
The sea of lights downstairs was gradually going out, and it was time for them to go back. But before leaving, Li Wenyi gave Ma Rencai a deep look: "Brother Ma, such a magnificent scene today deserves a toast! There's no time like the present, why don't we have a drink together at my place today?"
Having a drink was just an excuse. The walls of this restaurant were listening, and it would be more convenient to talk at home. Ma Rencai knew the importance of this: "What you say makes perfect sense, sir. Shall we go now?"
Li Wenyi stood up and picked up Ye Shuang, who was still reluctant to leave by the window: "Shuang'er, if you think the county town is fun, why don't you stay here with your brother after this Lantern Festival?"
To be honest, she wanted to stay. These cultivators acted too quickly, and she didn't know where they would start next. She was only able to sabotage the operation this time because she happened to see it. What about next time? There were more than a dozen cultivators in that group; it wouldn't be difficult for them to find someone else to start over.
However, considering Li Mantian and the Li family, she couldn't stay any longer. It would be really boring, and she also had to keep an eye on the dragon vein on the mountain, which put her in a difficult position.
Ye Shuang hesitated for a long time before slowly saying, "If brother can persuade father and mother to stay, then wouldn't I stay as well?"
Li Wenyi froze: "Shuang'er, your brother is counting on you to persuade Father and Mother!"
What can we expect from this useless brother? Ye Shuang sighed helplessly, leaned on his back, and was too lazy to move: "Never mind, the village isn't far from the county town anyway, brother can just come back when he's free."
Li Wenyi walked home with a light laugh, and Ma Rencai followed behind with a gentle smile. Only Ye Shuang looked half-dead, as if they had bullied her.
So it's no wonder Li Mantian misunderstood when he occasionally saw them, nor could he stop the slap that landed on the back of Li Wenyi's head: "You're bullying your sister again!"
Li Wenyi was so startled he almost dropped Ye Shuang from his arms, but thankfully he pulled his hand back in time: "Dad, how did I bully her? Don't believe me? Ask her! Haven't I been coaxing her all day long?"
Li Mantian looked at Ye Shuang suspiciously, and before he could forget to take Ye Shuang from Li Wenyi's arms, he said, "Shuang'er, did your brother bully you again? Don't be afraid, Dad will stand up for you!"
Li Wenyi looked up at the sky helplessly: "Father, I think you should stand up for me."
Ye Shuang covered her mouth and laughed: "Dad, my brother didn't bully me. I watched the lanterns all night! The lanterns at the Lantern Festival are so beautiful!"
Li Mantian immediately forgot about Li Wenyi and carried Ye Shuang home, saying, "Really? It seems Shuang'er had a lot of fun. Dad will bring you here again next year."
"Oh! Where did Mother go?" Ye Shuang looked around but couldn't see Li Shi anywhere.
"Your mother went back to cook first. Business was very good today; everything is sold out."
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