Super Soldier in the City
Chapter 1039 - 1082 Xu Shanshan is really too cunning

Chapter 1039: Chapter 1082 Xu Shanshan is really too cunning

Arriving at the new garden, Xu Zhenguo immediately said with a smile, "Old Lin, we really do have a tacit understanding, don’t we? We just got here, and you came right after us."

Lin Qiong’s father also smiled and said, "Yes, indeed, it’s quite the coincidence that we came on the same day without prior arrangement." However, there was a hint of self-mockery in his words. In his mind, he still hoped that Lin Qiong would back out, but his wife was stubbornly pushing her, insistent on having Lin Qiong snatch Li Yifei. He was genuinely worried that if this became a reality, he would have a hard time facing Xu Zhenguo later.

"Come on, Old Lin, the koi in here are really nice, there are a few that I particularly like. Let’s go take a look," Xu Zhenguo said, pulling Lin Qiong’s father aside. Men could sometimes communicate better. He believed that discussing this matter with his old comrade would lead to no objections; it was just that women tended to complicate things, so it was better to let his wife and Lin Qiong’s mother talk.

At that moment, Li Yifei could only follow along with Lin Qiong’s mother and Xu Yingying’s mother. He couldn’t avoid being involved in this issue, although he knew that Lin Qiong’s father was easier to talk to.

Seeing Xu Yingying’s mother, Lin Qiong’s mother also felt somewhat awkward; after all, morally speaking, Lin Qiong was in the wrong, and as her mother, encouraging her made it even worse. She said, "Sister-in-law, this really is quite the coincidence."

Xu Yingying’s mother smiled and grasped Lin Qiong’s mother’s hand, saying, "Yes, isn’t it just like ’not one family, yet entering the same door’?"

Li Yifei was immediately surprised inside. Xu Yingying’s mother’s attitude was so positive, clearly she was gearing up to advocate for him. He had no idea how Xu Shanshan managed that. He turned to look at Xu Shanshan, who winked triumphantly at Li Yifei.

"Hehe..." Lin Qiong’s mother felt that Xu Yingying’s mother’s words were a bit baffling, so she wasn’t sure how to respond and just chuckled lightly.

"Yifei, why don’t you show us where we will be staying?" Xu Yingying’s mother said to Li Yifei.

Li Yifei quickly replied, "Sure, let’s drive there."

The residence area at the base of the mountain was about seven or eight hundred meters from there. Although it wasn’t very far to walk, the path winding through the garden would take about twenty minutes on foot, so driving was more convenient. They could return just in time for dinner.

"Sister-in-law, how do you like this house?" When they arrived, everyone entered one of the houses, a villa that Li Yifei had originally intended for his and his wives’ relatives since they’d often stay over, especially the parents, who needed a stable place. Of course, this place wasn’t one villa per person; two families sharing one villa was already quite spacious.

"It’s really nice," Lin Qiong’s mother immediately praised. However, when Xu Yingying’s mother introduced it with a tone of a hostess, it irked her somewhat. The outcome of who wins or loses wasn’t decided yet. If Lin Qiong were to win later, she could just as easily say such things.

"Hehe, I also think it’s nice here. Yifei, what about assigning this building to us and Lin Qiong’s parents?"

Li Yifei hastily replied, "Sure, pick wherever you like, feel free to stay wherever you want."

Lin Qiong’s mother was still a bit confused. She always felt that Xu Yingying’s mother had an underlying message today and finally couldn’t help saying, "Sister-in-law, let’s speak plainly, please. With the way you talk, I’m really getting confused."

With a sigh, Xu Yingying’s mother said, "What else could it be? It’s about our daughter and Yifei. We arrived a step earlier and knew beforehand that both our Yingying and your Little Qiong want to be with Yifei."

"What do you mean?" Lin Qiong’s mother was still puzzled.

Xu Yingying’s mother explained, "It means that Yifei doesn’t need to choose anymore; he’s taking both of them."

"How can that be!" Lin Qiong’s mother exclaimed with wide eyes.

Xu Yingying’s mother sighed again, "When I first heard about this, I was also shocked, just like you. But this is the children’s decision; they just won’t listen to me. What can I do? Sigh..."

"This won’t do... this won’t do... How can two people be with Yifei?" Lin Qiong’s mother shook her head repeatedly.

"Sister-in-law of the Lin family, then what do you suggest we do? Old Xu and I are out of options. If you can come up with a good solution, we’ll listen to you."

"This..." Lin Qiong’s mother was suddenly bewildered, opening her mouth several times without making any sound, simply because she had no solution at that moment.

Xu Yingying’s mother then spoke, "Sister-in-law of the Lin family, we were all kept in the dark. These three have been living together for quite some time now, and apparently, they are living quite well. I really don’t understand what Yingying and Little Qiong were thinking. Even if Yifei is outstanding, how could these two women agree to share one man?"

"Sister, did you agree to this?" Lin Qiong’s mother finally thought of a key question.

Xu Yingying’s mother again spoke with a look of helplessness, "I didn’t want to agree, but now I can’t do anything. Didn’t you see that Yingying and Lin Qiong both avoid showing up, afraid that we would quiz them, only appearing after we give our consent."

"Ridiculous... This is really too ridiculous." Lin Qiong’s mother furrowed her brows and then apologetically said to Xu Yingying’s mother, "Sister, I’m not criticizing you, but this, this is just... too ridiculous."

"Yes, it’s absolutely absurd. You see, your Little Qiong is already the Sub-bureau Chief, with an unlimited future ahead of her. How could she insist on being with Yifei? I also advised Yingying to give it up. After all, she’s also a big manager and won’t have trouble finding a good family in the future. But the girl just won’t listen. It’s like kids grow up and get too headstrong, not minding us old women. Sister-in-law of the Lin family, you have to take charge here, I can’t handle it."

"I make the decisions... I... I..." Lin Qiong’s mother gritted her teeth, wanting to suggest that Lin Qiong leave Li Yifei, but it felt like a pity to let go of such a son-in-law. To suggest Yingying leave Li Yifei was also difficult to voice at that moment since Xu Yingying was already Li Yifei’s wife and even Xu Yingying’s mother had acknowledged the trio being together. Demanding such would be rather excessive.

"Aunt Lin, actually, you don’t have to be angry. My brother-in-law and Lin Qiong are also very affectionate. The three of them are living together quite well right now, so just let them be. If they find it unsuitable later on, then whoever feels that way can leave."

"But, but... our Little Qiong follows Yifei without a proper status. What if they can’t get along in the future?" This was Lin Qiong’s mother’s greatest worry, as Lin Qiong had no formal status. If she were thrown out in the future, it would be even worse than divorce.

Li Yifei quickly said, "Aunt Lin, rest assured, we have been living together for several months now and we really suit this lifestyle. Moreover, I am truly sincere toward Lin Qiong and will definitely not change my heart. Additionally, to make uncle and aunt feel at ease, I will invest in a company worth no less than fifty million, and then transfer it to Qionqiong’s name."

Using money in this situation is the most boring thing, but usually, it’s also the most effective. A man’s willingness to spend money on a woman often signifies his true love. Li Yifei’s willingness to spend fifty million for Lin Qiong means he truly wants to be with her.

Lin Qiong’s mother’s expression eased slightly, though she still furrowed her brow, saying, "It still feels so absurd to me."

Xu Yingying’s mother then interjected, "I think so too, but looking at a man like Yifei, who knows how many women will be eyeing him later on? Let Yingying and Little Qiong keep an eye on him, otherwise, one person might not be able to fend off all those bumblebees and butterflies, and if anything happens then, it will be even worse."

This really struck a chord with Lin Qiong’s mother who had been trying to teach Lin Qiong how to keep Li Yifei’s heart. Considering a person like Li Yifei, relying solely on Lin Qiong would indeed be difficult. But if she could team up with Yingying, that would indeed be a more assured approach.

Seeing Lin Qiong’s mother loosening her stance, Xu Yingying’s mother repeated the points Xu Shanshan had made earlier which now seemed more convincing. Although Lin Qiong’s mother was still somewhat helpless, at least she was no longer that irritated.

"But our Little Qiong being like this her whole life without proper status, I still feel uncomfortable." Lin Qiong’s mother voiced another major concern.

Xu Shanshan cheerfully said, "That’s simple, just register for marriage."

"Register for marriage?" Xu Yingying’s mother and Lin Qiong’s mother both widened their eyes in surprise, not excluding Li Yifei.

Xu Shanshan confidently said, "Yes. My brother-in-law and my sister are married, so they can’t register again, but if they get divorced, then he could register with sister Lin Qiong. Then who could say anything?"

Xu Yingying’s mother immediately widened her eyes, saying, "How could that be?"

Xu Shanshan, placing an arm around her mother’s shoulder, said, "What’s wrong with that? Since the three of them are willing to live together, whose name is on the certificate doesn’t really matter, right? Isn’t this for easing Aunt Lin’s mind? At worst, we switch every year—this year with my sister, the next year with Lin Qiong. Everyone will technically have a certificate then, right? This must involve mutual trust; if there is suspicion between them, how can they continue harmoniously?"

Lin Qiong’s mother suddenly brightened up, saying, "That is indeed a good idea. Sister, what do you think?"

Xu Yingying’s mother, both annoyed and angry—if Xu Shanshan had mentioned this from the beginning, she would have opposed it. But now, she had turned into a mediator. If she disagreed now, wouldn’t that invalidate her earlier advocacy, effectively slapping herself? Reluctantly, she could only say, "Not bad, this plan is really good. I agree. This way, not only can Yifei hold a wedding with Yingying, but also with Little Qiong. It looks good for everyone, and there is also an explanation for family and friends."