075 Opportune Time, Place, and People
Of course, there was no fish soup.
When Qin Ren and Yu Ling’er went to buy groceries, they passed by the seafood section. They didn’t buy eel or fish, only some fresh prawns.
Gu Qing had deliberately said she wanted to drink fish soup. Yu Yourong shot her a cold glance, then went back to the kitchen and soaked the tofu in saltwater.
…
The argument was over. Maybe there would be more in the future. But life, her life with her brother, always had to go on.
Yu Yourong looked at the groceries they had bought. They could make mapo tofu, rice jelly with beef brisket, and blanched prawns. It was a lavish meal.
Speaking of which, when she went out this morning, she had said it was to welcome her master. Now that Gu Qing was home, it was unclear who the welcome was for…
“Yourong.”
Qin Ren followed her to the kitchen, closed the door, and came to the snake clan girl’s side with some apology.
“There’s no fish soup.”
Yu Yourong said faintly. Her hands were nimble, and she was as virtuous as ever, but she was clearly not in a good mood.
“If she insists on drinking it, Master’s bathwater can be considered fish soup.”
“Uh…”
Qin Ren actually wanted to retort, isn’t your bathwater the same? Why are you always persecuting the innocent Master Yu? But it didn’t seem to be the right time.
“Don’t mind her. Qing’er was just saying it casually…”
Qin Ren gave an embarrassed smile.
“…Let’s not mention the bathwater thing. It’s kind of perverted…”
“…”
Yu Yourong was unconvinced. A brother is like his sister. Her brother was a bit of a pervert. Who knew if his sister was even more of a pervert?
“Yourong, look at this mess. I didn’t expect Qing’er to suddenly come back. You guys…”
“Ge, don’t say any more.”
Yu Yourong also took a deep breath, then let out a soft sigh, her expression complicated.
“Actually, it was my fault… I shouldn’t have started it. When she said she was your sister, I was also suspicious…”
“No, no, no. It’s right to be suspicious.”
Qin Ren shook his head vigorously. A stranger suddenly showing up and saying she’s your sister—in any other family, this might have a more moderate outcome because of a key or something.
But Qin Ren was different. He was a man who was raising a slime, a Pixiu, and two snakes at home. It was really not easy to believe such a thing with common sense.
“If she hadn’t tried to snatch my phone…”
“Mhm, I know. She was being impulsive too. I’m sorry.”
“No, it’s not your fault.”
…
Qin Ren’s attitude made Yu Yourong even calmer. Now that she thought about it, that Gu Qing was Qin Ren’s older sister, after all. She was now a younger sister. Should her attitude in the future be a little…
Tsk, no. It’s a bit difficult.
An older sister…
Even putting aside this misunderstanding, Yu Yourong still felt sullen.
Especially when she thought about how Gu Qing, “relying” on being the older sister, had lived with Qin Ren for so many years, she felt as if she had been outdone.
Although it shouldn’t have anything to do with her, although it was a hard condition, but…
Yu Yourong’s mind was in a mess again. It was better when she was cultivating. She lived a simple life of meditation, seclusion, and occasional fighting. She had never had these strange emotions back then…
“Ge, you should go out. I’m going to cook.”
“Oh, okay.”
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Qin Ren didn’t dare to stay in the kitchen for long. He always felt a pair of eyes staring at him through the kitchen door. After returning to the dining room, he called the Pixiu and Yu Ling’er to the kitchen to help.
“It’s too crowded.”
Luo Yao had gradually gotten used to Gu Qing’s presence. The apprehension she had at the beginning due to unfamiliarity and ignorance was gone. Now she was just a passerby, calling it as she saw it.
“The kitchen is too small.”
“It’s not small, it’s not small.”
Yu Ling’er took over the conversation. Although she was not quick-witted, she was not stupid. She knew that Qin Ren wanted them to avoid the situation and wanted to talk to Gu Qing.
“It is small.”
But the former mount had a shadow of Yu Ling’er. It wasn’t something Qin Ren could help her get over in one go. She usually didn’t talk to Yu Ling’er at home. As soon as Yu Ling’er refuted her, she couldn’t help but rebel in a sullen voice.
“Then the Sect Master’s butt is too big. Anyway, it’s very crowded.”
“Hey, you…”
Yu Ling’er’s pretty face instantly flushed. She felt someone’s gaze quickly and secretly sweep over her. She subconsciously pulled the hem of her clothes to cover her voluptuous bottom, and then she also got a little angry. She grabbed Luo Yao’s wrist and walked towards the kitchen.
“No! Qin Ren, Qin Ren…”
Yu Ling’er meant no harm, but Luo Yao was very resistant to this action. She threw off her little hand and climbed into Qin Ren’s arms, aggrievedly.
“I’m here, I’m here…”
Qin Ren hugged her and gave Yu Ling’er a look. Yu Ling’er was also helpless. She went to the kitchen first, and then Qin Ren coaxed and tricked Luo Yao into the kitchen.
…
Gu Qing saw this brief scene. When Qin Ren sat back down at the table, she spoke faintly.
“Looks like your days are quite eventful, aren’t they?”
“How should I put it? It’s fine once you get used to it. But it’s family life, after all. There are always some small problems. Didn’t Spider-Man’s uncle say that? With more family, comes greater responsibility.”
“Family…”
Qin Ren had a look of deep suffering. Gu Qing just sneered.
“Qin Ren, are you going to turn them all into family?”
?
That statement seemed right, but also not right.
“No, Jie. Your understanding…”
“Cut it out. Let me ask you. You were an exorcist for four years. How come all these people from other worlds are all flocking here now?”
“Shh…”
Qin Ren clasped his hands together with a wry smile and made a “Planetary Devastation” gesture, begging his sister to lower her voice.
“Didn’t I tell you? That planar barrier has been fine for hundreds of years. It just happened to have a problem now. This is called… this is called opportune timing.”
“Then if they come, they come. Why do they all come looking for you!”
“Aiya, who’s to say why the planar breach is in Rongcheng, right near us? In this area around Erxian Bridge, isn’t it just me, a retired old exorcist, who is suitable to liaise with people from other worlds? This… this is called opportune place…”
Qin Ren also took the opportunity to mention the matter of Tuantuan having spiritual energy, but Gu Qing still couldn’t figure it out.
“Then why… why are they all girls!”
Logically speaking, this question was quite metaphysical.
Qin Ren didn’t know how to explain it and could only give a sheepish, dry laugh.
“Since we have opportune timing and opportune place, maybe it’s time for… opportune people… right?”
“…”
Opportune timing, place, and people, to send her little brother a group of pretty girls. And it was quite a complete set, with big, medium, and small ones.
What is this!
Gu Qing was tired. Her body was also tired. She put down her bowl after a few bites and pulled her suitcase towards the bedroom.
“Qing’er.”
Qin Ren quickly finished the rice in his bowl, stood up, and was about to chase after her when Yu Yourong, who was eating with her head down beside him, reached out and pulled Qin Ren back down to his seat without even looking up.
“Ge, finish your meal first.”
“I’m full.”
Qin Ren nodded like a chicken pecking at rice.
“It was so delicious. Not a single grain left.”
“There are still dishes.”
Yu Yourong still didn’t look up and put a large prawn in her brother’s bowl.
“Uh… I’m full from the dishes too.”
Qin Ren politely refused, because he heard the sound of things being put down forcefully from his sister’s bedroom, as if it were deliberately for certain people to hear.
Yu Yourong’s brows furrowed slightly. Very quickly, she put the large prawn in her mouth, her tongue curled, and in the blink of an eye, she had peeled the shell and put it back in Qin Ren’s bowl.
“Are you full or not.”
“…”
Qin Ren stared at the thin, glistening sheen on the tender shrimp meat. After 0.5 seconds of internal struggle, he silently sat back down.
“I’ll… I’ll have one more…”
