Ten Thousand Soul Banner: Deceased, do you have any unfulfilled wishes?
Chapter 287: Each with Its Own Destined Dharma

Chapter 287: Chapter 287: Each with Its Own Destined Dharma

Ruan Xiangqian felt really good after taking the Elixir.

But he was still fat because being fat has nothing to do with age.

However, he went from an old fat man with yellowish skin to a young, white fat man.

Ruan Xiangqian patted his belly, "It looks like I need to put weight loss on the agenda."

Jiang Yingxue cast a glance and said, "How many times have you said that? I haven’t seen you lose any weight."

Ruan Xiangqian said, "This time it’s different from before. I didn’t have enough energy every day before, where could I find extra energy to exercise? But now things have changed."

"I hope you do what you say," Jiang Yingxue stated.

"But this Elixir really is effective, it works immediately and has no side effects. I’m not sure if it can be mass-produced. If it can, Xiao Shen would immediately become the richest person in the world."

"What are you daydreaming about? To obtain one is already a huge stroke of fortune, and do you think a person like Xiao Shen would be short on money?"

"That’s true."

Ruan Xiangqian was somewhat distracted. He was standing in front of the floor mirror, constantly checking himself out, puffing out his chest and sucking in his belly.

"Alright, cut it out with the vanity, you’re just a sack of fat," Jiang Yingxue said disdainfully.

Who knows who stood in front of the mirror for half the night.

"When I was young, I really was quite handsome," Ruan Xiangqian said, touching his cheek.

"You’ve only gotten younger by a decade. Apart from better skin and more vitality, what else has gotten more handsome?"

Her words were a bit insincere. When Ruan Xiangqian was young, he was definitely a dashing man, debonair and charming.

He completely bewitched her, otherwise she wouldn’t have gone against her parents just to marry Ruan Xiangqian.

Of course, Ruan Xiangqian was really good to her and did not disappoint her true feelings.

"Taking one made me look like this, do you think taking two would make me even younger?" Ruan Xiangqian pondered.

"Don’t even think about it..."

Jiang Yingxue repeated the theory Ruan Hongzhuang had shared with her to him, and Ruan Xiangqian seemed a bit disappointed hearing it.

"Tsk, always wanting more when you already have something. Are you dreaming of immortality and Rejuvenation, too?" Jiang Yingxue mocked.

Ruan Xiangqian seemed not to notice Jiang Yingxue’s tone and continued to talk to the mirror, "Don’t you wish? Given Xiao Shen’s ability to command divine and ghostly beings, it seems not impossible, right?"

"What nonsense are you spouting? Are you out of your mind?" Jiang Yingxue’s expression turned cold and serious.

Ruan Xiangqian was startled and then smacked his head and said, "I am indeed being foolish."

There are some thoughts that can be entertained but should not be voiced.

On a normal day, Ruan Xiangqian would definitely not say such things out loud. It was truly because the Elixir’s effects were surprisingly powerful and shook his spirits, plus the sudden return to a younger age made him a bit giddy.

Otherwise, after decades in business and creating such an empire, his character would have been honed, and he certainly would not have made such a remark.

Some people you can strategize against, others you must reciprocate sincerity with sincerity.

Moreover, Shen Siyuan wasn’t even their son-in-law yet. Even if he were, what of it? Would someone with such divine powers lack women? Lack a wife?

So it’s important to maintain an even keel, to interact as usual. What is theirs will not go away, and what is not theirs can’t be forced.

At Shen Siyuan’s level, everything really depends on fate.

Otherwise, no matter how much they jump around, they’ll be like clowns performing on a beam, possibly even angering him, which would result in a loss greater than the gain.

So with just a slight reminder from Jiang Yingxue, Ruan Xiangqian came to his senses immediately.

Even though it was a private conversation at home, with Shen Siyuan’s mysterious methods, who knows if the cricket behind them could tip him off.

Ruan Xiangqian turned around and looked at Jiang Yingxue, suddenly puffing out his chest and saying, "I feel incredibly powerful right now."

Hearing this, Jiang Yingxue clicked her tongue, "You never act your age."

As a couple that had been together for years, a single look or gesture was enough to convey each other’s thoughts. They didn’t blush, everything happened naturally and harmoniously.

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The next morning, Ruan Hongzhuang hadn’t gotten out of bed yet when she received a call from her mom.

"Hello?"

"Are you still not up?" Jiang Yingxue said a bit irritably.

"Mmm, what’s the matter so early in the morning?" Ruan Hongzhuang said groggily.

"Weren’t we supposed to go see Shen Siyuan’s parents today with Xiao Shen? Why are you still sleeping?" Jiang Yingxue spoke with a tinge of frustration.

"Siyuan said there’s no need to go so early, it’s just an hour’s drive," Ruan Hongzhuang muttered, then turned her head to look beside her, only to realize that Shen Siyuan had already gotten up.

"You, with just one less thing mentioned to you..." Jiang Yingxue was somewhat speechless.

"It’s Xiao Shen who’s going back to his own home; he thinks any time is fine, but it’s your first visit. His mom and dad know you’re coming, they must have been waiting at home since early morning, you see..."

At her words, Ruan Hongzhuang instantly woke up and quickly sat up from the bed.

She said, feeling somewhat wronged: "Siyuan said it would be fine."

"Of course, it’s not a problem for him..."

Jiang Yingxue knew it was too late to say these things now, so she added: "Hurry up and get out of bed, don’t delay any longer."

"I got it, I won’t talk anymore," Ruan Hongzhuang was also in a rush.

"Remember to bring everything with you," Jiang Yingxue quickly reminded her again.

"Don’t worry, everything’s in the car," Ruan Hongzhuang replied.

Jiang Yingxue then felt relieved and hung up the phone.

Ruan Hongzhuang changed out of her pajamas, came out of the bedroom, and saw Shen Siyuan leisurely drinking morning tea on the balcony.

"Why didn’t you wake me up?" Ruan Hongzhuang asked with some complaint.

"I saw you were really tired, so I wanted to let you sleep in a bit," Shen Siyuan replied.

"It’s all your fault," Ruan Hongzhuang pouted slightly, her face blushing.

Last night, she was exhausted by Shen Siyuan to the point that her spirits nearly left her, feeling as if her soul was wandering in the vastness, her whole body sore and soft.

"I might end up dying in your hands," Ruan Hongzhuang murmured softly.

But Shen Siyuan heard her and said with a smile: "Don’t worry, you won’t die. Haven’t you noticed you’re recovering quite well?"

Then he added, "It wouldn’t matter even if you did die."

Upon hearing this, Ruan Hongzhuang subconsciously touched her waist and realized her body had no soreness at all—it must have been some trick Shen Siyuan had used.

"I shouldn’t have indulged in such nonsense with you. Weren’t we supposed to be going home? What time is it now?"

"Being a little late is fine."

"It’s fine for you, but is it fine for me too? You’ll be the death of me," Ruan Hongzhuang said anxiously.

Seeing her so concerned, Shen Siyuan didn’t continue but said, "Go wash up first; standing here won’t help."

"Right, wait for me a moment," Ruan Hongzhuang said, and hurried to the bathroom.

In just a matter of minutes, she finished washing up, grabbed her bag from the room, and was ready to leave.

"You haven’t had breakfast yet, it’s on the table," Shen Siyuan said.

"I’m not eating, let’s go quickly," Ruan Hongzhuang urged.

Saying that, she hurriedly walked towards the door.

Shen Siyuan had no choice but to pack up the prepared breakfast into the space, planning to give it to her on the road.

When they reached the garage, Ruan Hongzhuang suddenly froze as she opened the car door.

"What’s wrong, did you forget to bring something?"

Ruan Hongzhuang sighed, "I wish you could drive. Then I could put on makeup on the way."

"You look fine as you are now; no need for makeup," Shen Siyuan said.

Ruan Hongzhuang ignored him, got into the car, and started the engine.

"You navigate."

"Got it," Shen Siyuan sat in the passenger seat.

Ruan Hongzhuang floored the gas pedal, driving the car out of the garage.

Shen Siyuan could tell that she was nervous about meeting his parents.