Chapter 25

"Fatso, come over and help me move these flowers over there."

"Hey, Fatso, help me check out this outfit, okay?"

"Damn it, Fatso, you actually dared to sneak a snack? I'll fight you to the death! This is her favorite food, spit it out!"

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"Bro, is it really that bad? Since you came back, we've been busy non-stop without a break. Can't you show a little consideration for Fatso?" Fatso finally burst out, only to realize that Lin Zheng, who had fallen in love, had turned into a nagging old woman!

"Really? I thought it was just a while?" Lin Zheng was wearing a new set of clothes, constantly arranging various flowers in the small courtyard. These flowers were all found within the sect! After getting Li Ruoshui's approval, Lin Zheng dragged Fatso and started planning the arrangements for tonight's meeting, afraid of any mistakes! Moreover, under threats and inducements, he forced Fatso to find out all of Li Ruoshui's preferences, including her favorite foods, flowers, and colors. Then, Lin Zheng dragged Fatso to start tidying up his little nest!

"You, you're beyond help, sigh, she was my former goddess, and she actually has a crush on you? This world is so unfair!" Fatso grumbled very unhappily!

"What? What did you say, Fatso?"

"You're beyond help!"

"Say the last part!"

"I used to like Li Ruoshui too!"

"Say the last part!"

"She has a crush on you!"

"Yay! Really? Ha ha, Fatso, is this true?"

"Damn! At least comfort me a little! You heartless guy!"

"Go away, stop fooling around, hurry up and help me clean up. I'll have the old man teach you some secret techniques later!"

"......"

The moon hung over the willow branches, and the stars shone faintly!

The small courtyard was brightly lit by the luminous stones hanging high. Fatso sat at a stone table, panting heavily, his fat body rising and falling with each breath!

Lin Zheng, dressed in new clothes, sat quietly, his hair neatly combed, his sharp eyes and eyebrows making him look quite extraordinary. He wore a warm smile, but a hint of nervousness was still visible on his face!

The table in front of them was laden with dishes, all of which Fatso had bought at great expense from various sources, as well as various fruits that Lin Zheng had obtained from the sect! The table was filled with delicious food, fine wine, pastries, and fruits, but the beauty had yet to arrive!

A chubby hand sneaked over to the fruit plate, about to pick a pink fruit, when a quick finger wind shot over!

"Ouch, Lin Zheng, Fatso will fight you to the death! I worked hard all afternoon, and you won't even let me eat a fruit? I'll fight you to the death!" Fatso let out a strange cry and was about to charge over!

Lin Zheng quickly bowed and apologized with a smile, finally calming Fatso down. Fatso looked at Lin Zheng with disdain, his stomach growling continuously!

Lin Zheng was also very nervous, not knowing why he was so nervous, his heart pounding fiercely. Could it be that his father felt the same way when he first met his mother?

Just as Lin Zheng was lost in thought, a soft voice came from the door: "Um, I'm here!"

Like a gentle breeze in the ear, like the moon brushing a lute, Lin Zheng looked up at the sound! The moon gently enveloped Li Ruoshui in her white dress, her slender waist, slightly raised chest, long legs, white neck, and long black hair gently combed back, her delicate, jade-like hands! Lin Zheng didn't know what to say, his eyes filled with the beauty before him. He had never felt this way before when he saw Li Ruoshui. What was going on?

Seeing Lin Zheng's gaze, Li Ruoshui's face turned red, standing there as if at a loss, the two of them awkwardly staring at each other.

"Cough, cough, are you two going to stare at each other all night? Come on, let's eat while we talk!" Fatso couldn't stand it anymore. These two, who were usually extremely intelligent, now seemed to be missing a string!

Fatso's words dispelled the awkward atmosphere. Lin Zheng quickly calmed his mind, a cool sensation spreading through his body, and he invited Li Ruoshui to sit down!

Before Lin Zheng could start making small talk, Fatso let out a strange cry and started wolfing down the food!

To hell with the romantic atmosphere! To hell with the lovers! Fatso was starving! He was furious inside, eating even more messily!

Lin Zheng smiled bitterly, but he also relaxed, inviting Li Ruoshui to start eating. Fortunately, Fatso still had some conscience and didn't go overboard, and the table was well-stocked. Under Lin Zheng's gaze, Fatso didn't touch the dishes Li Ruoshui liked.

They were all young, and at first, they talked about serious matters. After a few cups of wine, the three of them quickly became engrossed in conversation. Li Ruoshui's face was flushed, and she was excited to have the chance to open up and chat about trivial matters in the sect, like which senior sister liked which senior brother, and which junior sister was punished for not working hard!

The three of them were very interested in chatting about trivial matters in the sect, and Fatso was good at livening up the atmosphere. Since his brother was trying to woo a girl, he had to fully cooperate, right? He had already been busy all afternoon, so it didn't matter if he stayed a little longer. He subtly adjusted the atmosphere!

After they were full, Lin Zheng set out a table of pastries and fruits, light tea, and wine. The three of them sipped and chatted about trivial matters! Fatso told some funny stories from his childhood, and even Li Ruoshui shared a story about how she used to cry secretly when she first joined the sect because she missed home! Lin Zheng talked about the mischievous things he had done over the past three years with the old man. As the moon rose higher, the three of them talked more and more animatedly!

Later, Lin Zheng and Li Ruoshui talked in great detail and found they had a lot in common. Li Ruoshui had read many books since childhood and was very interested in strange and obscure things, especially ancient legends! Lin Zheng, who had grown up in a small black room, knew everything about the three teachings and nine streams, and all kinds of strange stories. Moreover, he understood the so-called ancient times very well, as he was essentially a person from that era!

Therefore, the two of them talked more and more, and Li Ruoshui lost her usual shyness. She was just kind and simple and afraid to interact with strangers, not cold. She and Lin Zheng exchanged views on various matters, and she was extremely impressed by Lin Zheng's extensive knowledge, her eyes often flashing with understanding and admiration!

Fatso, though he also knew some things, became a complete little servant in front of the two of them. Seeing the expressions in Li Ruoshui's eyes, Fatso couldn't help but sigh. It was over; in a few days, this girl would be won over by Lin Zheng!

Goodbye, former goddess!

At this moment, Lin Zheng was very happy, a feeling of indescribable joy. Looking at the person before him, whom he had met only a few times, his heart clearly told him that this was the person he loved. Perhaps at the tender age of fifteen, neither of them understood what love was, but the pounding of his heart gave Lin Zheng the most direct feeling! Looking at the beauty before him, Fatso beside her, and the memories he had recovered, the direction he was about to take, the emptiness in his heart after sleeping for ten thousand years was instantly filled!

Suddenly, Lin Zheng stood up, his expression more nervous than ever, but his eyes were unusually gentle as he looked at Li Ruoshui, stammering, "Um, Ruoshui, I, I, I have something to say!"

"Um, go ahead, say it!" Li Ruoshui was startled by Lin Zheng's sudden serious tone and spoke with her usual shyness.

"Pfft, ha ha." Fatso laughed, eating fruit and slapping his thigh, "What's wrong, suddenly so polite?"

Lin Zheng and Li Ruoshui looked at each other, both smiling slightly, and the atmosphere returned to its previous calm, though Li Ruoshui's face was still red and very cute!

Lin Zheng felt more relaxed now, but his face still showed signs of nervousness as he said, "Um, um, Ruoshui, would you be willing to have a child with me?"

"Wha?" Fatso couldn't hold his breath and spat out the fruit, his face full of shock, his fat cheeks trembling as if he had heard some shocking news!

Then he looked at Lin Zheng with admiration, "Man! So manly! Direct! Too damn direct!"

To woo a girl to such a level! You, Lin Zheng, are a genius! Your whole family is a genius!

"Ah!" Li Ruoshui's face turned bright red, her heart pounding fiercely, her big, cute eyes staring at Lin Zheng, as if she had been startled by his sudden words!

"Um, um, I, I like you. The first time I saw you, I thought you were very kind. Later, I had an indescribable feeling, and suddenly I started to feel nervous, my heart pounding fiercely. But I know exactly what I'm saying! Seeing you makes me very happy, very happy. I remember someone at home told me that when a woman is willing to have a child with a man, it means she agrees to be with him. Um, um, would you be willing?"

After saying this, Lin Zheng's heart pounded fiercely. He had no experience; he was only twelve when he was young, and no one had ever talked to him about this. His playmates were all family members, and he didn't have this feeling. In the past three years, he still didn't understand what love was, but he remembered someone at home telling him that when a man meets the right woman, he will have a very special feeling. At that moment, he should trust his intuition and confess directly. The most direct way to say it was this!

Would you be willing to have a child with me?

Lin Zheng didn't know why he remembered this sentence so clearly. Perhaps it was because no one had ever said it to him before. After his family told him, he remembered it firmly, and now it was just in time to use it!

Lin Zheng didn't know that confessions needed to be gradual. Being completely clueless, he chose the most direct method!

Li Ruoshui's face turned bright red, her heart pounding fiercely as if it would jump out. But she didn't feel the slightest disgust at such a direct statement; instead, she felt a sweet sensation inside. Li Ruoshui was simple, but that didn't mean she didn't understand anything. In these matters, girls were often more mature than boys!

Looking at the nervous Lin Zheng, Li Ruoshui's heart became even softer, as if there was a deep call from within!

Li Ruoshui was a bit conflicted and didn't know how to start. Her mind was a blur, and then she suddenly remembered something her family had told her!

Suddenly, Li Ruoshui tilted her head and smiled, with a hint of excitement and happiness. In that instant, all the flowers in the garden lost their color, and even the moon and stars in the night sky lost their luster!

PS: While writing this chapter, I suddenly remembered many past events! The pure love of those days is gone forever! I have many feelings! Please click, collect, and vote! Everyone, please support me! Baa ha ha! Lin Zheng is about to have a double life! Everyone, please cheer him on! I, the author, bow in gratitude!