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After skimming over the topic of Erzi, Qi Fang returned to the main topic. Both perturbed and full of curiosity, she asked,

Cheng, when you go visit Zhekes house, how much money in the red envelope did you receive from her parents?

I need to go to the bank tomorrow and get this prepared!

Hearing this, Cheng smiled and said, 10,001 yuan.

That time when it was the unofficial visit with his mother and father-in-law, he didnt bring any corresponding gifts. He was waiting until they went to Jiangnan and then he could go for a leisurely stroll with the elder member of the Ji family (no, he should call him Grandpa), and then he could give them a large sum of money.

Actually, in regards to the Ji and Yan Families, 10,001 yuan really wasnt that much. Only when you considered the Lou familys situation as well as the fact that Lou Cheng was still studying did it carry a significant meaning in actuality.

10,001 thats good, good. Qi Fang sighed with relief, her smile coming back again.

Two months ago, she would have been worried about the issue of giving presents to her future daughter-in-law, because she had spent almost all her savings on buying a new house and its refurbishing. But now things were getting better. Lou Chengs father, Lou Zhisheng, had gotten promoted with some shares and a corresponding bonus. Thus the families finances slowly but surely became enough for them to manage, so that they could take out 10,000 yuan without any issues.

As for the two young ones to be married, it was still early! They still had at least three years. When the time came, the family would certainly be well off!

Lou Cheng could sense his mother relaxing, and he couldnt help but grin.

Mom, theres no need for you to go to the bank tomorrow, Ive got nearly 10,000 in cash right here. You can just scrape up a little bit and that will be enough.

The gift for your wife Qi Fang made a slip of the tongue, then laughed and said, Its the homecoming gift for your girlfriend, how can I use your money?

Lou Cheng calmly and gently said, But if I give my own parents money due to filial piety, is that not the proper thing to do?

Mom, youre not wrong. She is my wife, Ive got the certificate

Absolutely not. This is a gift from your father and Ifor Zheke. Qi Fang waved her hands as she refused. At this point, our family can handle this. Keep your cash for yourself to spend, dont make her feel wronged.

Okay, okay, okay. Lou Cheng didnt persist. Anyway, in two days, hed find another opportunity to give his mother the money.

At this moment, Lou Zhisheng came out of the shower, and the three family members talked at length about Yan Zhekes visit and meeting the in-laws as a television program played in the background. At last, Qi Fang clapped her hands together, deciding that tomorrow after she was done with the housekeeping, she would escort her husband to go buy a few nice items of clothing in order to avoid embarrassing her son.

The stars were sparse and the moon was bright. As the night gradually became darker, Lou Cheng finished washing up and lied on his bed, sharing with Yan Zheke all of the topics they had discussed, along with other amusing anecdotes, perfectly acting out the role of an enemy within his own family.

After talking about this, he could feel the isolation and silence all around him. He sighed and smiled as he pressed the keyboard and said,

This night is endless. I cant sleep alone!

Yan Zheke snickered in response. Thats too bad. I have Empress Dowager accompanying me, and we have talked with each other throughout the night, so I dont understand what this loneliness youre talking about is.

After talking, she sent an emoji symbolizing You think Ill sympathize with you? I can barely keep from laughing.

Afterwards, she added, Alright, alright, Big Sister will dote on you tomorrow. Be a good boy and go to sleep.

Knowing from experience his dear wifes subtle fluctuations and changes in mood, the corner of Lou Chengs mouth rose, and he said with a wicked smile, How will you dote on me?

How will I dote on you? In broad daylight, in a crowded public place right in front of everyone. What kind of doting would you like?! Yan Zheke said with fake anger.

I just wanted you to take me to eat breakfast. Where do you want to go? Classmate Ke, youve got a bit of a dirty mind lately! Lou Cheng replied mischievously.

I Yan Zheke face became red. She gritted her teeth for a moment and then sent an emoji slapping someones head and said, Its because youre so perverted, it makes me think dirty things! I blame you for everything! Quick, say Im wrong!

Yes, yes, yes, Coach Yan, Im wrong. Lou Cheng held in a laugh as he typed, and at the same time felt a strange sense of longing.

Seeing his response, Yan Zheke was quiet for a few seconds and then said,

Cheng

What? Lou Cheng replied suspiciously.

I miss you a little Yan Zheke took her phone and lied down, and her eyes softened.

Even though theyd only been apart for four hours

Me too. Seeing these words, Lou Chengs mood settled and his heart became tranquil like the moonlit scenery outside the window.

This was the opposite of fiery passion, and he felt it was another kind of beauty.

Early the next morning, Lou Cheng got out of bed early and washed quickly. After doing some warm-ups before his physical training, he put on the navy blue Longhu Club martial arts suit and ran towards the villa estate at Back Water Lake.

Upon arriving at the entrance of the neighborhood, he sent a message. He didnt have to wait long before he saw Yan Zheke running out, her raven black hair tied up. Her whole body was white as silk, and she looked both smart and beautiful.

What a coincidence! Lou Cheng laughed as he opened his mouth.

Classmate Ke was wearing a womens Longhu Club martial arts suit. Along with him, it really seemed as if they were wearing coordinating couples outfits, and they hadnt even discussed it beforehand!

Very coincidental! Yan Zhekes dimples appeared as she smiled sweetly.

Girls always liked it when coincidences like this happened, as it made them feel like both sides hearts and minds were interconnected.

Without many words, the two of them stared deeply into each others eyes, and with a smile on their faces, they headed towards the path of Back Water Lake.

Daybreak came early in summer, so those who exercised in the morning also had to adapt themselves and do so earlier. Lou Cheng and Yan Zheke went through three places and then found a relatively hidden and remote place to practice.

After a tender-hearted kiss, the two of them separated. Lou Cheng adopted his stance and loosened his joints, causing cracks and pops to emit from inside his body.

After doing this, he couldnt help but lean his head and looked towards his wife. All he could see was Yan Zhekes rosy cheeks as she prepared to practice her still stance.

You, practice your stance. What you are looking at!? Sensing Lou Chengs gaze, she playfully protested with a fluid glance, flowing with charm.

Im looking at the power of your training style, Lou Cheng responded playfully as he began training, his posture fierce as a tiger.

They then concentrated on their own training, every once in a while looking at one another. The two of them felt that the time passed very quickly, and in the blink of eye, the early morning exercises came to an end.

Ke, what plans do you have today? Lou Cheng asked with a smile as they slowly jogged back to eat breakfast.

Yan Zheke turned her eyes and said, I shall chat with my mom and dad and help them cook dishes. There is one more thing: I have to buy a gift for your family. And you?

If youd have said you didnt have any plans, we would have just fooled around. Lou Cheng laughed mischievously.

Fool around with yourself! Yan Zheke said angrily, but laughing as she glared at him.

What kind of phrasing was this?!

Lou Cheng laughed, turned, and said, Now that youre going to spend the day in domestic bliss with Father-in-law and Empress Dowager, Ill go back home and help my mom do a big clean-up.

At the moment, he still wasnt overly familiar with his in-laws, so if he went and inserted himself into their daily affairs, it would be quite awkward and might destroy both the atmosphere and feeling.

After doing the big clean-up, Ill go to the Gushan Martial Arts School and borrow their Strength Training Gymnasium to train for another two hours so that I can try and attain the Inhuman stage earlier. Then Ill look for Qin Rui and Fatty Jiang and get together with them He described his plans.

Alright. Yan Zheke nodded her head up and down.

As they jogged, the two of them slowed their pace, grabbed each others hands, and then resumed their quicker pace.

After they had eaten rice dumpling outside of their former middle school and hed escorted his fairy to the neighborhood entrance, Lou Cheng went through the day according to his plan.

The afternoon was intense. The scorching sun hung in an empty sky, and it was as if steam was rising up from the ground like heatwaves.

Lou Cheng, Jiang Fei, and Qin Rui hid in a row underneath the shade of a tree and sat on top of a railing. They leisurely looked at the entrance of the middle school, at the growing young boys and girls entering together.

Cheng, if you werent wearing glasses, a huge group would surely come and surround you, Fatty Jiang said as he turned around and looked at his pals glasses.

Yeah, Chengs a big celebrity now in Xiushan. For all of the new recruits in the martial arts schools, theres no need to say much. All you have to do is mention that he did some part-time work here as a coach, and the number of people who sign up explodes. Qin Rui followed up with a laugh.

After hed achieved meditation, his strength had increased quickly. After he had received the physical training of the preliminaries, he was nearly at the level of a Ninth Pin, and he had quickly overtaken Dai Linfeng.

Lou Cheng laughed lowly and said, But I got here by fighting tooth and nail, so the both of you arent jealous. Right, how is it that Old Cheng hasnt come again? Usually, when I try and find him on QQ to talk, he takes a long time to respond.

He reckoned he hadnt seen Cheng Qili in nearly a year.

Its the same when I look for him. Gah, maybe its that hes made a lot of new friends in university and hes busy with other things. Doesnt have time to meet up with his old classmates. Jiang Fei sighed. I always thought that as time went on, the amount of classmates we would keep in touch with would drecrease, but the three of us and our friendship would be preserved for a long time. Agh, the next time that Old Cheng will think of us will probably be when he sends his wedding invitations

I dont know whether I will or wont send him my own wedding invitationLou Cheng silently judged him, and was quite disappointed. When it came to friendship, if one person dropped contact, then they would quickly become like strangers.

Theres not many other classmates who behave like this, Qin Rui joked.

Im just making an analogy, merely wallowing in my anguish at Old Cheng losing touch. Jiang Fei pointed at the entrance of the middle school. I miss those years. Me, Cheng, and Old Cheng would sit over there from time to time and stare at the entrance to see which pretty girls were worth appreciating. When it was almost time to get to class, wed go inside. There was one time when we saw Yan Zheke, her long hair flowing

Talking till now, he remembered that goddess final destination, and grievously looked at Lou Cheng as he said, Forget it, I wont say anything. This really is a tragic story.

Haha. Lou Cheng laughed with his whole body.

Qin Rui followed him by laughing. Ive heard that theyve recently switched educational directors, and theyve demanded that girls shall not keep their hair long

Damn, what a pervert! Jiang Fei cursed in agitation.

While talking and laughing while telling stories about school, Qin Rui smugly said, Cheng, what do you think the chance is of me entering a Professional Ninth Pin Ranking Event?

He had looked for Lou Cheng in the morning to ask for advice.

If you bear down and train hard for three months, the chances are high for the October Ranking Event, Lou Cheng answered without flattering or disparaging him.

Alright! Qin Rui clasped the railing, his smile difficult to conceal.

Jiang Fei heard all of this and then let out a sigh. I feel like the two of you and I are in different worlds. Ive just enrolled in school and still want to become a successful person. My dream is just to study for two years, follow the straight and narrow, and find a job where I wont be working hard until Im old after graduating.

After two more years, your requirements will be even lower, Lou Cheng teased, Just having a job will be enough!

Maybe no, I need to pull myself together! Jiang Fei seemed as if hed gotten a shot of adrenaline.

He had once wanted to lose weight and persist in training, but after winter break, he didnt have many results, and eventually it became once a week. Usually, hed just goof off, and he kept his original body shape. As a result, as before, he didnt have a girlfriend.

While Jiang Fei was muttering to himself, Lou Chengs cell phone went off. He had a call coming in.

Hello, Master? He saw that it was comrade Shi Jianguo and quickly accepted the call.

Hey, you little brat, your visa to America is under handling. Geezer Shi coughed. Are you busy today?

Lou Cheng responded in confusion, No, Ive got nothing going on.

Why is Master asking about this?

Good. Ive got that small thing for you to do. At most itll be half a day of work. Geezer Shi snickered.

A small thing?Lou Cheng said to himself in shock.