My System Forces Me to Live off Women-Chapter 260 - 229: A Matter of Life and Death

As expected, they're urging marriage.

But we're not even living together right now!

Li Peifeng sighed inwardly, remaining polite and composed on the surface: "We haven't discussed this yet because Xu Manning and I just got back together at the end of last month. Even counting the previous week we dated, we've been together for less than a month. So, we both feel that it's not the right time to discuss this issue."

Before Xue Ya could speak, Li Peifeng quickly added: "Of course, I absolutely hope for a good outcome to this relationship and am working towards that. So please, rest assured."

Xue Ya frowned slightly: "The time is indeed short, but given that, I think you've chosen to live together seems a bit inappropriate. What do you think?"

Li Peifeng paused for a moment, deciding to reveal that Xu Manning didn't live there. Otherwise, Xue Ya might use this nonexistent cohabitation as a reason to push for a meeting of the parents, which Li could not handle.

"Didn't you notice there was only one set of toiletries when you went to the bathroom? Actually, Manning isn't living with me; I'm the only one living here."

"Hmm?" Xue Ya was slightly taken aback, so Li Peifeng continued to explain: "I, Manning, and Wu Wenyue are working on a short video project. Wenyue is the boss, but the two of us are investors; we hold shares and occasionally participate in the management. Manning is living with Wenyue because of the studio, at Jintian City Apartments, near the west gate of Beihua Normal University. She hadn't mentioned this to you before, had she?"

"... She did say she was working on short videos with Wenyue, ah, so that's how it is." Xue Ya nodded slightly and then asked about the management of the short video studio, to which Li Peifeng answered truthfully, which made her quite happy.

Li was pleased when he thought the topic was diverted, but Xue Ya's next question brought him back to reality...

"So, Peifeng, when do you think it would be appropriate to discuss your lifelong commitment with Manning?"

Xue Ya smiled: "Manning did tell me you and she have already... Hehe, although times are more open now, as a parent with only one daughter, I can't help but feel a bit concerned and worried."

Then with an approving look: "But, through our conversation just now, I feel Peifeng, you're a responsible young man with a sense of duty..."

"Haha~"

Just as Xue Ya spoke, laughter, bearing a hint of sarcasm, echoed faintly from the master bedroom.

Li Peifeng's face turned stiff. Thankfully, Xue Ya didn't seem to hear it and continued: "So if you can share your plans with me or give me an exact timeframe to put my mind at ease, that would be wonderful."

"..."

Li Peifeng was silent for a moment but then rationally stated: "I feel that relationships are between two people. If I give you a timeline now, saying we'll meet the parents in a year and marry in two, that's just wishful thinking on my part. Manning may not feel the same way, and reality might not follow my plans either."

"So, I still need to discuss it with Manning. Don't worry, I'll find a suitable opportunity to talk with her and strive to get back to you soon. This answer will definitely come from a deep discussion between the two of us, and we will both work together to ensure that the future proceeds step by step according to the plan."

The young man is quite skilled at playing Tai Chi...

Xue Ya was slightly dissatisfied—not with the answer itself, for Li had responded logically and courteously, leaving no room for criticism, which was almost perfect, but the problem was that it was too perfect!

There was none of the flustered earnestness one would expect from a son-in-law meeting his mother-in-law for the first time.

Xue Ya felt this conversation was more like a first negotiation between a client and a contractor; she was the client aiming to quickly finalize 'meeting the parents,' 'engagement dates,' and 'wedding dates,' —the sooner, the better—because Li Peifeng, as the contractor, had already received the funds!

But instead, Li Peifeng seemed like a freeloader who didn't intend to work after getting paid, rejecting her proposed terms with reasonable explanations and indefinitely postponing the timeline of the 'partnership,' leaving Xue Ya without a word of objection...

"This kid, he's not simple!"

Xue Ya frowned slightly, pondering how to regain the upper hand in the negotiation. Meanwhile, from outside in the hallway, there came the sound of an elevator chime followed by footsteps.

"Ding~ta~ta~"

"Clatter~"

Finally, the door opened.

Li Peifeng and Xue Ya both turned to look at the newcomer, and Xue Ya smiled: "Ah, Manning's here, perfect. Come, sit with us for a chat."

Xu Manning, who had just entered the room, did not look very pleased. Seeing her mother there, she was quite surprised: "Mom, what are you doing here?"

"Can't I be here?"

"It's not that..." Xu Manning instinctively glanced back, outside the door, where Wu Wenyue was in the hallway, looking a bit uncertain, mouthing silently: "Should I go in?"

"Is there someone else?" Xue Ya noticed something and got up to see Wu Wenyue standing there, her smile unwavering: "Wenyue, why not come in?"

"Hello, Auntie." Wu Wenyue greeted somewhat apprehensively: "It's been a while since I last saw you."

"Haha, yes, Manning told me you're working on a short video startup. How's it going, tiring?"

"It's okay."

Amid the small talk, everyone walked into the room and sat down on the living room sofa.

While Xue Ya and Wu Wenyue were chatting, Xu Manning seized an opportunity, pulling the expressionless Li Peifeng over. Instead of asking why her mom was there or what they talked about, she looked gloomy and whispered in a low voice: "Li Peifeng, you're something else! Re-gifting a book given by some other cheap woman to us, really!"

Did He Yimeng go to their former place looking for them? Did she take the book back too?!

A thought flashed across Li Peifeng's mind. He didn't have time to be angry or figure out how to retaliate against that white-haired woman; he had more urgent matters to attend to!

"You guys chat; let me get you some water."

"Stay there..."

Despite Xu Manning tugging on the hem of his clothes, Li stubbornly broke free and swiftly walked to the master bedroom.

Opening the door!

"Clatter~"

"Thud~"

"Ouch~"

The door hit something with a soft thud, followed by Huang Tianxuan's sharp intake of breath. As he walked in, Li Peifeng saw her clutching her forehead, glaring at him angrily, and whispering a low complaint: "Can't you open the door slower? Don't you know I'm right by it?"

And you're eavesdropping with reason?!

But the situation had become too severe and complicated, even life-threatening, so Li Peifeng sighed and conceded: "I'm sorry, it wasn't on purpose, umm..."

"What?" Huang Tianxuan rubbed her forehead, frowning: "What do you want to say?"

"Could you...hide in the closet? Otherwise, it's not safe. If they come in, they might see you."

Li Peifeng blinked, his big dark eyes appearing sincere and endearing, making Huang Tianxuan laugh heartily.

This Sunday is just too exciting!

I must visit Li Peifeng's place often if I want to witness scenes like this!

"Well?"

Seeing he was still hopeful, Huang Tianxuan gently shook her head: "Keep dreaming; I'm not hiding. I'm being nice enough by staying quiet in this bedroom."

"Please." Li Peifeng pleaded nicely: "How about I treat you to a meal someday?"

Huang Tianxuan scoffed: "Not sincere enough. Remember to call me 'Master Sister' when you talk to me."

Come on, the system scolding me to be like a dog is enough, and now you want to scold me too? If you hid when I said it, it'd be fine, but if you don't hide, would I not have called in vain?

Li Peifeng felt furious, with severe consequences looming.

With time slipping away, he had no leisure to think of other ways to get her to agree. In desperation, he held Huang Tianxuan once more...

"Don't you dare!" Huang Tianxuan's face changed drastically: "If you, pervert, dare to do it again... I'll scream!"

"Scream then, if you're willing to risk your face, I'll risk my life!"

No way would Li Peifeng let Huang Tianxuan scream. He clamped her mouth shut right away.

And in the Dragon Jade Maiden Harmony Skill, there were plenty of moves to deal with situations like this. He didn't even need to undress her, using only his tongue to bring her submission!

It was an intense tongue-lashing spree.

Beside her ears, the clear chatters from the living room reached discernibly, while her mouth stammered and murmured. Holding tightly onto Li Peifeng, around seven or eight minutes passed, her face flushed, eyes turning dreamy...

Seizing the perfect opportunity, Li Peifeng released her, whispering in enticing tones by her ears: "Master Sister, be good and obedient now; I will also behave, okay?"

Covering her mouth, Huang Tianxuan's eyes couldn't conceal their allure, yet she spoke gruffly: "Little rascal, get ready to be punished!"

"I still need to fetch water, so hurry up and hide." Li Peifeng reckoned she agreed, promptly taking out a disposable cup from the cabinet and started fetching water from the bedroom's dispenser…