Chapter 132: Very Sweet

Chapter 132: Chapter 132: Very Sweet

The man chattered endlessly, his expression filled with disdain and contempt for Qiao Suluo. He spoke with a matter-of-fact tone, completely oblivious to Que Hongjin’s rising anger.

Since childhood, Que Hongjin had been meticulously cultivated by the Peacock Family. Etiquette and upbringing were ingrained in his very bones. Usually, he kept his emotions hidden, remaining gentle, peaceful, and rarely showing any emotional fluctuations. This was precisely why his subordinates dared to speak so recklessly. In their minds, their Young Master probably despised Qiao Suluo and cared nothing for her.

Que Hongjin’s gentle gaze turned dark and cold, his eyes filled with frost. With a flick of his sleeve, the subordinate who was chirping away was instantly blasted back by a surge of Inner Strength.

BANG!

The Beastman crashed heavily onto the ground. The pain made him feel as if his bones had been shattered, and he could barely scramble up. Looking up at Que Hongjin in disbelief, he asked, "Young Master, what is the meaning of this?"

He wondered why the Young Master would strike him. The Young Master had never resorted to physical violence before. However, this also proved that the Young Master’s strength had recovered. That strike just now carried a terrifying sense of power, and the Young Master had accomplished it with just a gentle wave of his hand.

Que Hongjin stared down at Que Shan condescendingly and said in a frigid voice, "I will emphasize this one last time. I am not going back.

"Furthermore, Qiao Suluo is my wife. I absolutely will not allow anyone to insult or slander her like this.

"This is merely a warning. Next time, you won’t get off so easily."

Que Hongjin’s expression was indifferent. Regardless of whether his strength had recovered or not, it was impossible for him to return to the Peacock Family. To him, wherever Qiao Suluo was, that was his home.

The complexions of the other Peacock Beastmen who had come along changed drastically. They hurriedly stepped forward to help Que Shan up before turning to Que Hongjin. "Young Master, did she use some secret technique on you?

"You obviously don’t like her either, so why do you insist on staying here?"

They couldn’t understand it. If their Young Master went back, he would be the heir to the family. That was the Peacock Family! Yet, he insisted on remaining in this place.

Que Hongjin’s expression shifted slightly. When he was initially arranged to marry Qiao Suluo, he truly disliked her and hadn’t wanted her to touch him. But things were different now. Moreover, the current her was not the past her.

"Who said I don’t like her?" Que Hongjin retorted. "I know you are only following orders. For the sake of our shared clan, I won’t make things difficult for you. Go back."

But making him go back was out of the question. Right now, he was still eager to return home and see his wife.

The expressions of Que Shan and the others faltered. Watching their Young Master walk away, they knew they had to figure out another plan.

"Let’s go find the Fourth Elder first and have him persuade our Young Master," one of them suggested. "It’s too much of an injustice for him to stay in such a rundown place."

Their dignified Young Master of the Peacock Family was stuck in such a remote, desolate county town, wearing clothes made of ordinary fabric. They all felt aggrieved on his behalf.

Que Shan and the group hurried back to a certain courtyard in the prefectural city to meet with the Fourth Elder of the Peacock Family.

After listening to their report, the Fourth Elder asked, "Did he say these words himself?"

"It’s absolutely true, Fourth Elder. Could it be that the Young Master has actually fallen for that lowly female?"

In their eyes, she was just an imposter who had stolen another’s place, a fake noble daughter who dared to cling to their Young Master. At this moment, they completely forgot that it was the Peacock Family who had abandoned Que Hongjin in the first place, forcing him to marry Qiao Suluo and exiling him far from the Capital City. The beastmen of the Peacock Family back then would never have imagined that the dying Que Hongjin would not only survive but also fully recover his health.

"Fourth Elder, this subordinate believes that lowly female must have used some underhanded method to bewitch the Young Master."

To them, their Young Master was so noble and breathtakingly beautiful. How could he possibly take a liking to the lowly Qiao Suluo? Not only was her status inferior, but she was also ugly in appearance and had a terrible temper.

The Fourth Elder pondered for a moment before letting out a chuckle. "I didn’t expect our Young Master to finally have a weakness.

"It’s a good thing he likes her. With a weakness in hand, I don’t believe he won’t return to the family.

"When it comes to beastmen, the only thing to fear is them not caring about anything. Without a weakness, they are immune to both threats and persuasion."

Their Young Master had been exceptionally intelligent and highly opinionated since childhood. He appeared as gentle as jade, but in reality, he was cold and unfeeling. Even when they had arranged a truly outstanding fiancée for him in the past, he had never cared. Who would have thought he would fall for someone like Qiao Suluo?

The Fourth Elder commanded, "Spend the next few days investigating thoroughly. What is the deal with this Qiao Suluo?

"I want every little detail about her investigated clearly, regardless of how big or small."

In the Fourth Elder’s view, a female capable of catching Que Hongjin’s attention must possess some extraordinary qualities. Only by investigating her thoroughly would they know what methods to use to force the Young Master to compromise.

"Yes, sir."

Qiao Suluo was in a great mood after returning home from the Nanfeng Building. She cooked dinner and delivered portions to Tushan Feishang and Gu Songlan. She then sat down to eat with Bai Qianluo and the others.

During the meal, she brought up the business deal with the Nanfeng Building. "All the plush toys have been delivered to Feng Wanqin. We won’t be making any more of those moving forward.

"We’ll continue running the stall business for now. As for the pastries, we’re too busy to handle so much on our own. I plan to visit my parents tomorrow and talk to them about it. I can teach them and my brothers how to make the pastries and roast melon seeds.

"This way, they’ll have a livelihood of their own. Earning some silver will also make it easier for them to build a proper house."

When it came to business matters, Bai Qianluo and the others always followed Qiao Suluo’s arrangements. However, Qiao Suluo could clearly sense that something was weighing on Que Hongjin’s mind.

After they finished eating, cleaned up, and retreated to their respective rooms to rest, Qiao Suluo thought about it for a moment before heading to Que Hongjin’s room. She wanted to ask him what was wrong. He hadn’t eaten much at dinner.

"Wife?"

Seeing Qiao Suluo enter his room, Que Hongjin’s face lit up with pleasant surprise.

Qiao Suluo looked at him and asked, "I noticed you didn’t eat much for dinner. Is something on your mind?"

Hearing her question and seeing the worry in her eyes, Que Hongjin’s heart softened. He reached out and pulled her into a hug, murmuring, "It’s nothing, don’t overthink it. I was just pondering some things I learned at the academy."

Qiao Suluo nodded. "That’s good. As long as you’re okay.

"Since you didn’t have much to eat earlier, have this."

To Qiao Suluo, Que Hongjin was her first Beast Husband. Perhaps due to a sort of imprinting instinct, he held a very special place in her heart.

Que Hongjin looked at the white object in her palm, unsure of what it was. But he didn’t ask. Trusting his wife completely, he picked it up and placed it directly into his mouth. Only when he tasted it did a delightful sweetness spread across his palate.

"Is this candy?"

"Yes. Is it sweet?" Qiao Suluo smiled. She had a lingering feeling that his troubles weren’t actually related to the academy. But if he didn’t want to talk about it, she wouldn’t press him. Everyone had their own secrets, and all she needed to do was trust and respect him.

A myriad of complex emotions surged in Que Hongjin’s chest, filling him with a swelling warmth. His Adam’s apple bobbed as he said, "Yes. Very, very sweet."

Just as sweet as she was, making his heart flutter uncontrollably.

"I’m glad you find it sweet," Qiao Suluo said with a chuckle. "Here, take these too. Eat them whenever you’d like."

These were milk candies she had exchanged from the Space Mall, boasting a uniquely rich texture. She simply hoped they would cheer him up. Seeing the smile finally return to his face, Qiao Suluo felt relieved and prepared to go back to sleep.

But how could Que Hongjin let her leave so easily?

He caught her hand and pulled her back into his embrace, lowering his head to press a gentle kiss to the crown of her head. "Be good. Stay here and keep me company tonight, alright?"