My System Forces Me to Live off Women-Chapter 154 - 148: Drop Dead!

It's proven that joking with others should be done in moderation, once you go too far, it becomes awkward!

Wu Wenyue and Xu Manning faced this issue, and Li Peifeng felt quite uncomfortable being caught in the middle.

Silently preparing the meal, silently starting to eat, the three did not communicate, and the atmosphere was almost frozen.

Li Peifeng couldn't stand it and told a few jokes trying to lighten the mood, but it was fruitless, as the two girls treated him as if he were invisible.

After pondering for a moment, Mr. Li decided to risk saying something profound...

"Meeting the parents, what does it mean? It means marriage. Although it's too early to discuss this, since it's come up now and you want an answer from me, I won't avoid talking about it."

"Firstly, I want to express my attitude: for the people and matters I encounter in life, whatever comes out of my mouth, I take full responsibility for it."

"Ha."

A mocking laugh, released by Xu Manning.

Li Peifeng glanced at her, said nothing more, and continued eating.

"And then?"

Xu Manning asked, unable to help but mutter quietly: "Responsible, how would you take responsibility? It's just pleasant words."

"Look at this bowl." Wu Wenyue tapped the large soup dish and sneered disdainfully: "It's big and round, listen to the pancake, it's round and big, all nonsense, skr~"

Xu Manning followed with a laugh: "I give you full marks for this impromptu piece."

"Two little brats."

"Who are you calling little brats?"

Li Peifeng fell silent again, and after a moment slowly asked in confusion: "Do you know what marriage is? Are you ready to accept marriage?"

"I don't know if you've thought about this question, but I've thought about it seriously."

Although Li Peifeng hadn't married yet, he had had similar experiences in dreams, along with his previous thoughts, he had a different view of marriage.

"What does marriage mean then? Typically in novel films and other stories, marriage means the ending. Marriage means the strong have an Achilles' heel; it means a lonely poet loses their soul."

"When you want to give your all and race toward the mountains and seas, there's always someone at home you need to think about. When you want to reach out for the moon on high, you suddenly remember the baby's diaper hasn't been washed. You're exhausted after a long day, finally come home from work, only to see me sitting coldly in front of the computer typing away, dinner hasn't been cooked for you, the kids are crying in bed, the house is in chaos, and so you start doubting this relationship in your heart, you use words to accuse me, humiliate me, curse me 'Why don't you just go die, you useless trash,' completely forgetting the fact that you used to passionately say 'Even if you turn into a dung beetle, I'll still love you.'"

"Who would say such a disgusting thing?"

Xu Manning, angry yet amused, immediately glared at the calm Wu Wenyue, puffing with anger: "Did you tell him?"

"No!" Wu Wenyue thought to herself, the words weren't exactly like that.

"If you didn't tell him, how would he say such a thing?!"

Xu Manning fumed: "You really have no shame! You never even said that to me!!"

Wu Wenyue, impatiently: "I've told you way cheesier sweet nothings than that, haven't I?!"

"So, can you answer my previous questions?"

Li Peifeng ignored their jealous bickering, gazing at them separately: "Have you understood the essence of marriage? Are you prepared? Do you have answers?"

Wu Wenyue said nothing.

Xu Manning, still stubborn: "Why do we need answers?"

"Love can be blind, but marriage must be sensible." Li Peifeng frowned: "You can't plan to get married without even knowing what marriage is, can you?"

"..."

"Then let me ask you a few questions, you don't need to answer, just think about them."

Li Peifeng continued: "First, if it were possible for girls to marry each other, would you still choose me?"

"Second, if I were only dating one of you instead of both, would you still be in such a hurry for me to meet your parents?"

"Third, have you ever thought about whether you want to be with me because you love me, or is it due to societal pressure that you urgently need this kind of contractual relationship, thus forcing you to make a choice, wanting to take action against me first, afraid of being snatched away by the other?"

"..."

The two girls wanted to say something, but didn't know what to say.

"Forgive my bluntness, but I feel like a tool right now." Li Peifeng emphasized: "A tool for you to accomplish marriage as a life goal, or some sort of prize you're competing for, though I seem in demand and popular, I don't feel your love."

Saying this, he deliberately glanced at Xu Manning, Miss Xu was promptly not pleased.

"Explain to me!"

Li Peifeng's expression was subtle, slowly using a persuasive tone: "Manning, if one day the books I write stop making money, having no financial resources, just writing at home earning just a few thousand yuan in royalties a month, struggling to get by, while your career flourishes, wealth worth billions, would you truly be willing to support me, not leave me?"

The truth is revealed!

Li Peifeng's purpose was finally uncovered at this moment, all the previous setup was for this sentence.

And Xu Manning's answer came out without much thought:

"Are you sick?"

Li Peifeng choked up, realized, and then nodded willingly: "Yes, if the time comes and I'm not only poor but also sick, would you be willing to support me?" Finally, added: "Not a kidney or prostate illness, those two organs will not get sick."

"What a character!"

Xu Manning rolled her eyes in speechless disbelief, wanting to retort but upon seeing the blank-faced Wu Wenyue, blinked, softened her tone: "Peifeng, if you marry me, my money is your money. How would you still be poor? Moreover, your current income isn't much to me anyway, so, in this material aspect, I can contribute more. House, car, all arranged by me, you need not worry about this. And besides…"

Xu Manning shifted her tone, looking at Wu Wenyue: "I'll also prepare Yueyue's share, after all, we are a family."

Wu Wenyue replied with a chuckle: "Thanks, but no need."

Li Peifeng looked hopeful: "So, Manning, will you support me?"

Xu Manning nodded: "I will, as long as your pride allows it. Didn't I suggest this back when we were dating? But you didn't agree then."

[Task Name: Please Support Me.]

[Task Progress: 2/5.]

Li Peifeng let out a long sigh of relief; the progress was fast, only three more people to go...

But Wu Wenyue was not happy about this!

"Xiaofeng, come here."

Wu Wenyue beckoned to Li Peifeng with a smile: "Lend me your ear."

"What for?"

Li Peifeng cautiously leaned closer, only to hear Wu Wenyue grit her teeth: "Drop dead! Get out of here! Go to the mountain and plant yourself. I'll find some dung beetles to fertilize you. We're almost out of food at home; see if you can grow some rice. If that doesn't work, put on a protective suit and roam the streets, urging people without masks to wear them. Then I'll communicate with the community to issue you a volunteer certificate; that counts as contributing to society!"

Li Peifeng weakly said: "Brother Yue, what kind of talk is that?"

Wu Wenyue sneered: "What kind of talk? Your kind of talk! What kind of decent person relies on others for support every day? After asking me, you ask Manning? How desperate for love are you? Can't you survive? Are you eighty years old or an unweaned baby? You're tall and muscular weighing over two hundred pounds, if you're really hopeless, go perform under a bridge, smash stones on your chest for tips; that's at least self-reliance!"

"You're nothing but a bad piece of work, a big intestine wrapped around a small intestine!"

By the end, Wu Wenyue was truly angry, cursing and walking into the living room with her bowl, sitting on the sofa to eat.

Analyzing the reasons for Wu Wenyue's anger, Li Peifeng guessed it might be due to the hopelessness of meeting the parents during winter break, or him asking Xu Manning the same question that annoyed her, or perhaps it was Miss Xu's wealthy-style sweet talk making her feel inferior?

Li Peifeng sheepishly said: "I was just asking casually, you have no dishes, are you going to the living room to eat plain rice?"

"Seeing you makes me lose my appetite; don't talk to me!"

"..."

Xu Manning waved her hand: "Alright, I'll dish out some food, accompany her to the living room; you eat yours."

After an unpleasant dinner, the two girls returned to their rooms.

Li Peifeng tidied the table and washed the dishes; cohabitation life always stirs up small arguments like these.

As the saying goes, what pot doesn't touch the pot rim? In the honeymoon phase, even a couple might flip out over trivial matters! Let alone three people?

Li himself didn't mind, but meeting the parents was still unresolved, and sooner or later it would be an issue...

While cleaning, Li Peifeng contemplated solutions.

Once the dishes were washed and the pots wiped clean, he had it figured out, returned to his room, selected a few books from the bookshelf, and knocked on the side bedroom door.

"Knock knock~"

Symbolically knocked, since no response, Li Peifeng entered unceremoniously, seeing the two girls busy at their computers with work and study, ignoring him.

"Dear ladies, whenever you have time, please read these books."

Li Peifeng placed the books on the bed.

"What?"

Xu Manning curiously got up to flip through the books, noticing the titles.

The Origin of Family, Private Property and the State; Understanding Love; The Five Love Languages; Intimate Relationships; The Meaning of Marriage.

"You're asking us to read this?" Xu Manning was incredulous: "Should I call you Instructor Li?"

Wu Wenyue glanced over: "What crazy idea have you got now?"

Li Peifeng said in a faint tone: "There are five books here; finish them quickly, then write a PPT no less than fifty thousand words about your insights into marriage and relationships. Once you're done, let me know. I'll organize a report at home; you'll each present your views. Based on your presentations and PPT quality, I'll score you, and according to the scores, decide whose parents to meet first."

As soon as he finished speaking, the room was silent for a moment.

Wu Wenyue slowly stood up, squinting, and walked toward Li Peifeng.

Xu Manning gently stroked her chin with one hand and weighed the heaviest book with the other, feeling its heft.

"I think your understanding of love and marriage may be somewhat one-sided in maintaining close relationships, needs more learning, no other intentions..."

Li Peifeng spoke calmly as he slowly retreated toward the door.

"Li Peifeng! I'm gonna... I'm gonna squeeze the crap out of you... #&@!（@#"

Wu Wenyue's eyes were burning with fury, cursing as she charged forward with a three-step stride.

"Bang!!"

Xu Manning was even harsher, taking the book and harshly hurling it at Li Peifeng, her face contorted: "Yueyue, finish him off! Is this brat here for a job or what?!"

"Talk it out nicely, no need to get physical!"

Li Peifeng dashed away, running like the wind back to his room, hastily locking the door, yet the murderous intent behind the door still left him drenched in cold sweat.

"Knock knock knock!!"

"Li Peifeng, if you're brave enough, open the door!"

"If I don't beat you black and blue today, you really don't know your own name!"

"You scoundrel, open the door! What do you take us for?"

The door vibrated with the banging, the two girls cursing and pounding.

Li Peifeng said righteously: "I'm telling you there's a problem in your handling of the intimate relationship, look at your attitude, like manic-depressive maniacs, go back to your room and read the books!"