"You can't be serious, you actually think you can beat me?"
"Even if your potential is heaven-defying, it's only been a few days. Let's be more grounded."
Qin Hui advised sincerely.
"You're the only one who's amazing!"
Huang Qing sat down on a nearby chair in a huff. Although she had expected this outcome, she still found it difficult to accept when faced with it.
This was because she was no match for Qin Hui at all!
"Alright, tell me what you wanted."
Qin Hui bought two cups of milk tea and handed one to Huang Qing. Qin Hui wasn't so foolish as to think Huang Qing just wanted to spar with him.
Holding the milk tea, Huang Qing took a big sip, which seemed to relieve some of her frustration.
"The Martial Arts Tournament is in half a month, you know that, right? This time, not only will various factions participate, but our Dragon Patrol Division will also send people."
Huang Qing finally got to the point.
"I know that."
Qin Hui nodded slightly.
"Our family will also have people attending this Martial Arts Tournament, and my family plans to betroth me to the winner of this tournament."
Huang Qing's expression turned somber as she said this. This was how it was in large families; they couldn't decide their own marriage and destiny.
Unless you possessed sufficient strength, but currently, Huang Qing's strength was not enough to change her fate.
"What are your thoughts on that?"
Qin Hui asked calmly while drinking his milk tea.
"I want you to pretend to be my boyfriend. That way, I can deal with my family, and they won't marry me off."
Huang Qing blurted out her idea in one go.
If she already had a boyfriend, her family would consider her reputation and wouldn't force her. After all, no one would want a woman who was already taken.
"Huh?"
Upon hearing this, Qin Hui quickly shook his head. He had taken on too many cases of being a pretend boyfriend, and they always ended up becoming real.
If it were in the past, Qin Hui might have considered it. But thinking of Jiang Yanxi, Qin Hui quickly refused. Otherwise, his "backyard" would be full of flowers, and it would take a long time to tidy up.
"What? You're not going to help me with such a good thing?"
"If you help me, I can grant you one wish, anything you want."
Huang Qing mustered up her courage and said sincerely. Clearly, she intended to seduce Qin Hui.
Otherwise, Huang Qing really couldn't think of a way to move Qin Hui, as he was rich and powerful and lacked nothing.
Moreover, Huang Qing had feelings for Qin Hui. Using this method to achieve her goal was within her maximum tolerance. If not, Huang Qing would have to marry someone she didn't know or even like.
And this was the family's decision; Huang Qing couldn't refuse it at all.
After all, since the family had raised her, Huang Qing also had to contribute to the family. Even if she didn't consider herself, she had to consider her parents, as they had raised her. This was more important than anything else.
Although the request Huang Qing made was very tempting, Qin Hui still refused with a heavy heart.
"It's not that I don't want to help you, but my Yanxi wouldn't allow me to do this."
To prevent any unforeseen circumstances, Qin Hui decided it was best not to get involved in this mess.
"So you're henpecked."
Huang Qing seemed to have found Qin Hui's weak spot, which was quite satisfying.
"Hey, hey, this isn't being henpecked, it's listening to my wife. Do you understand?"
Qin Hui retorted, looking up.
However, Qin Hui's explanation seemed weak and unconvincing in Huang Qing's eyes.
"Then, can I change my approach? If Jiang Yanxi agrees, does that mean you agree?"
Huang Qing felt this method was feasible. She knew that women understood women best, and she had ways to win over Jiang Yanxi.
Qin Hui hadn't expected Huang Qing's thinking to be so clear, but it seemed to make sense.
"This... I think so."
Qin Hui hesitated for a moment, speaking haltingly.
Whenever Jiang Yanxi was involved, Qin Hui felt he should think twice.
"Alright, it's getting late. Let's go home and have a good talk with Jiang Yanxi."
Huang Qing stood up and patted Qin Hui's shoulder, looking as if she had the upper hand.
Qin Hui found it amusing but still obediently drove.
As for the final outcome of the two women's discussion, Qin Hui didn't hold out much hope because he knew Jiang Yanxi's personality well.
On the way home, Qin Hui made a special trip to the wet market to buy some vegetables.
After all, Huang Qing was a guest. Even if the negotiation didn't work out, it wouldn't be too late for her to stay for a meal before leaving.
Due to work handover, Jiang Yanxi had been leaving work punctually these days. She basically got off work right at five o'clock.
So, when Qin Hui returned home today, Jiang Yanxi was already there.
Jiang Yanxi, who was reading a magazine on the sofa, naturally saw Huang Qing arrive.
"Qingqing, why are you here?"
Jiang Yanxi said with some surprise but still got up to greet her, as a guest should be welcomed.
The two women had met when Huang Qing was trying to apprehend Qin Hui. At that time, Huang Qing often came to Qin Hui's house to discuss matters with Jiang Yanxi, trying to find any leverage against Qin Hui.
So, relatively speaking, the two women were quite familiar with each other.
"Sister Yanxi, I'm here today to discuss something about Qin Hui."
Although what she was about to discuss was a bit over the line, Huang Qing still summoned her courage because this was her only fallback.
Seeing Huang Qing's serious demeanor, Jiang Yanxi also became serious.
After whispering a few words to Huang Qing, the two women went into the room to discuss, leaving Qin Hui alone in the living room.
Qin Hui felt ignored. He thought that from now on, he shouldn't bring women home. Otherwise, he would have no status at all.
While the two women were discussing, Qin Hui went to the kitchen to cook.
Today, Qin Hui had bought several small lobsters at the market and planned to make a seafood family feast.
Qin Hui was very serious and meticulous when it came to cooking. After all, food was essential for life, and it would be a waste of his skills if it wasn't delicious.
Of course, the kitchen was never short of a customer like Hei Hu.
Every time Qin Hui cooked, Hei Hu would come to have a look. Whether it could eat or not, it would first come to smell the aroma.
Otherwise, Qin Hui wouldn't have commented that it was a spirit-possessed dog.
Half an hour later, Qin Hui served his seafood family feast on the dining table.
This time, before Qin Hui could call them for dinner, Jiang Yanxi and Huang Qing came out, drawn by the aroma.
Seeing the lavish dinner on the table, both women's appetites were greatly whetted.
"Qin Hui, I didn't expect you had this skill too."
Huang Qing said with some surprise. She had thought Qin Hui was only good at fighting but didn't expect him to be good at cooking as well.
"If it's delicious, then eat more."
Qin Hui glanced at Huang Qing, thinking that she indeed needed to replenish her. Men don't care how big your chest is; the bigger, the better.