After hearing Ling Li's answer, Ah-Yi stared at him with an unreadable expression, he took a clean cloth towel that had been set aside and wiped his hands. The rest of the noodles were not eaten, he said to Ling Li: "I'll go bring the medicine for you later."

He then got up and left. Su Jingyang, who was unable to intervene in their conversation, stared at his departing back. It took him a long time to figure out what was so strange. Why was this guy so concerned about Ali? ! Or was he just that enthusiastic about others? !

When Su Jingyang arrived at the bookstore, he was still thinking about it. The book in his hand stayed open for a long time, but he couldn't read a word.

He stayed for a while, closed the book, and sighed softly.

In fact, reading so many books wasn't of much use for the time being. After all, the background of novel plots were rarely in such a remote town, and he had no chance to meet interesting characters. Su Jingyang decided to wait for the restaurant to open, after the business stabilized he would set off to visit Jincheng, a place he had heard of several times.

It was the capital of the dynasty, prosperous, and more importantly, there were enough people. The chances of meeting the protagonist there must be much greater.

Su Jingyang had nothing to do, he put down his book and wanted to pour himself some tea. With touch of his hand, he found that the teapot was empty. He picked up the teapot and got up to fill it with hot water. Halfway through the stairs, he found Hao Jiasheng hiding with his head down and squatting behind a row of bookshelves, his face was flushed, and he looked through an album with excitement.

Su Jingyang knew what he was looking at without at first glance. After all, this was a bookstore. In addition to banned books, there would be all kinds of books. Books and albums like this were unsuitable for children are kept secret, only the guests could choose to read them. It's was a convenient system. Usually, people in the bookstore couldn't see the people in the last row unless they look down from the upper floor.

Su Jingyang became speechless at this man who wanted to do everything except studying. He continued to go upstairs and ignored it. As a result, when he came downstairs with a full kettle he almost couldn't help but yell.

His grandma! Hao Jiasheng was actually moved when looking at the colored pictures. He sneaked around and he put his hand into his crotch and started to move wretchedly.

Su Jingyang felt dizzy with anger. That dog did this sort of thing in the store, don't even talk about how much it would mess up the book, how could he even sell it to others? ! !

Su Jingyang picked up the lid of the teapot with his hands and smashed it down.

Hao Jiasheng, who was immersed in lust, was scared to fall by the sudden noise. His face was purple and his whole body was shaking, it took him a long time before he dared to raise his trembling eyelids and secretly glanced at Su Jingyang.

Su Jingyang's face was stern, just staring at him blankly. Hao Jiasheng was flustered, he got up, tidying his clothes indiscriminately, he threw down the picture album and slipped away.

Su Jingyang waited for him to run out of sight, then he walked down to the bookshelf and picked up the picture album with a look of disgust. There was a large wet sweat stain on the pages of the book.

Su Jingyang cursed inwardly, he smoothed the picture album, took it out, and put it on the high table next to him. There was a small window besides it and that window was open, it was just right for sunlight to come in, it could be both dried and disinfected in that way.

There would certainly be traces after drying. If Hao Jiasheng dared to come again next time, he must pay compensation for the price.

Su Jingyang was drinking hot tea, and Liang Lu suddenly ran over like a spring breeze. He was about to talk to Su Jingyang, but his eyes caught the picture album soiled by Hao Jiasheng, he bit his fan in surprise and asked in a low voice: "Jingyang, the books you're reading recently... have changed?"

Su Jingyang really didn't bother to talk too much nonsense with him, he raised his eyes to look at him and asked, "How are things going?"

Seeing Liang Lu nodding his head, Su Jingyang was surprised for a while, "Really?" He knew Liang Lu had many contacts, but he didn't expect it would be so fast. It only took him one day, he was truly talented.

Liang Lu said that the location of the store was still being finalized, so he would take him there to see for himself and let him choose whichever was more desirable.

Su Jingyang asked: "At this time? Then who'll collect the money here..."

Without wasting a word, Liang Lu invited another employee in the shop to take over Su Jingyang's position, he then pulled Su Jingyang up and left. Su Jingyang quickly said to waited, he put the almost dried book and threw it on the counter. Only then did he follow Liang Lu out of the store.

Liang Lu asked as he walked: "By the way, what name will you give the restaurant, tell me so I can help you make a signboard."

"Signboard?" Su Jingyang tilted his head and thought for a while, "How about Lin Ji pavilion?"

"Lin Ji?" Liang Lu puzzled, "Why not Su Ji?"¹

Su Jingyang said: "Because Su Ji doesn't sound good."

Liang Lu looked at him sideways when he heard this words. However, in dealing with Su Jingyang, Liang Lu had learned to keep questions to himself, don't break the atmosphere and ask proby question. He shouldn't ask something like: "Su Ji sounds good, why is it not good?" and so on. Because if he ask, its even more likely he won’t get an answer.

Liang Lu looked helpless, "You're the boss, you have the final say."

Su Jingyang spent the whole afternoon seeing the four pre-selected places with Liang Lu, they finally chose one that was very satisfactory. A two-story building with a back kitchen and backyard that wasn't too big. The location wasn't bad, and the layout inside fit to Su Jingyang's tastes. The most important thing was that the price was lower than expected, only two hundred taels of silver. Su Jingyang was extremely grateful that in this era, the price of shops hasn't risen to be ridiculously high yet.

Seeing that he liked it here, Liang Lu told him that he could come over and sign the purchase agreement with his identification card.

Su Jingyang was very excited and nodded again and again, when the arrangements were completed, he would bring Ali over and give him a surprise!

When Su Jingyang came out, he was still looking back, Liang Lu stared at him and the corners of his mouth rose. Su Jingyang turned his face and smiled, he said to him: "You're really good, we found such a good place in just a day."

"Of course." Liang Lu was so proud that his chin cocked, "No one in this town has more people than me. You found the right person when you found me. When the time comes, you'll just need to wait for your Lin Ji restaurant to open. I promise to introduce new guests to you every day to make your business boom."

Su Jingyang's eyes lit up, "That's right, then... I'll give you a kickback!"

Listening to his serious tone, Liang Lu pursed his lips. Finally, he couldn't help but laugh and knock him on the head with a fan handle, "Is it okay to want you as a kickback?"

The smile on Su Jingyang's face disappeared instantly, his mouth pursed and his eyes glanced at him with fierceness.

Liang Lu immediately moved his gaze away, he slapped the handle of his fan against his forehead as if to cover up his laugh and said: "Just kidding, just kidding."

Although it wasn't time to get off work, Liang Lu asked Su Jingyang to go home first. Su Jingyang was walking on the road, the system no. 1 suddenly escaped again, so it ran out to chat with him.

Su Jingyang asked it a question that he had a bit of doubts about in his heart, that was, according to the stinky temper of the system no. 2: why did he still not conceive a child as it wished after so long, and why didn't get angry about it day after day?

System no. 1 answered him, “Because our time is endless, months or even years of time for me is just a flick of a finger, we can't care. What it wants is results.”

Su Jingyang dragged along, only feeling tired, "Mr. no. 1, when can you turn over and take me to sing together²?"

System no. 1 smiled bitterly, "I'm still thinking of a way."

Su Jingyang looked sad, "I'm afraid my knees will be crowded with children and grandchildren when you've finally thought of a solution."

System no. 1's sigh was mixed with guilt, and it paused for a moment,

"Hm? What restriction?"

After listening to no. 1's explanation, Su Jingyang realized that the removed restriction was... he would no longer be sapped of strength when entering that void realm in order carry out an activity of creating human beings.

"..." Su Jingyang's mouth twitched. Okay, well, it was better than nothing.

Ling Li, who was preparing dinner in the kitchen, looked out of the yard. Ah-Yi was taking Ah-Xuan and playing wooden swords in the yard. He had been here since noon, and he had stayed in the yard to teach Ah-Xuan a few gestures. It was a few simple moves, Ah-Xuan couldn't even learn chopsticks, but he was more focused when practicing swordsmanship. Although his posture was crooked and unsteady, the movements of his hands were the same even after a long time. Ling Li was very surprised.

Ling Li was looking at Ah-Xuan with joy when Ah-Yi suddenly looked back. Ling Li was taken aback by his too deep and quiet eyes, and the hands hanging by his side clenched. But Ah-Yi just smiled silently, he turned his head back causally and continued to correct Ah-Xuan's posture and movements with the sword.

Ling Li watched their training silently, he lowered his eyes to hide his thoughts and turned around to prepare the ingredients for stewing the soup.

As soon as he was about to go out to bring some water in, Ah-Yi brought Ah-Xuan who was flushed with excitement over, he looked at him and said, "His clothes are sweaty. He should change them so he doesn't catch a cold."

Ling Li hurriedly dried his hands and brought the child into the room to change him into dry clothes. When Ah-Xuan arrived in the room, he remembered the candy he hadn't eaten the day before and clamored for it again. Ling Li was extremely helpless, thinking of a solution to his greed, but Ah-Xuan took advantage of Ling Li's carelessness and snatched the entire bag, he then ran outside with a smile.

"Ah-Xuan!" Ling Li chased after him. Ah-Xuan ran fast. Ah-Yi happened to be standing at the door, and he hid behind him.

Ling Li naturally couldn't get behind Ah-Yi, his expression became harder, "Ah-Xuan, come here."

With sugar in his mouth, Ah-Xuan poked his head out from behind Ah-Yi, he blinked his big eyes and looked towards Ling Li. Ah-Yi smiled slightly and touched his little head, "It's normal for children to like sweets."

Ling Li didn't seem to know what to say, so he humbled vaguely.

Ah-Yi black eyes looked at him, and he suddenly asked, "Are your shoulders better?"

Ling Li nodded, "It's much better."

"That's good."

"Yes."

"Even if its better, remember to continue using that medicine for a few days."

"I'll remember, thank you."

Although the two spoke politely, there was a kind of silent coldness in the atmosphere.

Ling Li pursed his lips and was about to go to the kitchen. Ah-Yi spoke again before he walked away, as if he wanted to chat with him.

Ah-Yi smiled lightly and said: "I like children, but I'm afraid of noise. I have a 10-year-old younger brother who makes me unable to sleep well at night. Ah-Xuan is so well-behaved, shouldn't this be fine?"

Ling Li was stopped by his words, and said, "Fortunately, he's just noisy occasionally."

Ah-Yi stared at him without blinking and said, "After quarreling with him, I'll always be unable to sleep well at night and often dream. How about you? Is it the same?"

"Dream?" Ling Li thought for a while before whispering softly: "This is true, I do often dream." He dreamt of his muddy past.

Ah-Yi was silent for a moment and murmured in a somewhat uncertain tone, "Really..."

Ling Li wanted to end the unusual conversation with him quickly and turned his gaze to Ah-Xuan. Seeing him stuffing candy into his mouth with joy and getting sugar all over himself, Ling Li stepped forward angrily. He took all the sugar in his hand and snatched it away.

Ah-Xuan's mouth was empty. After a moment of dumbfoundedness Ah-Xuan yelled anxiously, grasping Ling Li's hand in tears and taking a bite.

Ling Li closed his eyes in pain, Ah-Xuan released his teeth and lay down on the ground crying wuwuwu.

Ling Li was very troubled and picked up the child. Ah-Xuan lay down on his shoulder and wailed. He chewed on his shoulder with his teeth from time to time, and his saliva and tears suddenly disappeared.

Ling Li, who was standing next to Ah-Yi, opened his eyes slightly and saw him looking at him with an inexplicably gloomy look, he said: "I made you laugh."

Ah-Yi: "...Ah-Xuan often bites you like this?"

"No, it's just that I've spoiled him recently." Ling Li coaxed with Ah-Xuan and sighed in a low voice: "Yesterday it was because we were arguing and he wanted to eat sweets. I didn't let him and he bit me as well."

Ah-Xuan kept crying, Ling Li held Ah-Xuan into the house and wiped his tears with a handkerchief. Ah-Yi stood there for a moment, he suddenly laughed a few times while covering his face. His laughter was a bit self-deprecating.

No, it turned out not to be.

This wasn't the person in the dream.

Sure enough, he won't be so easy to find.

He couldn't tell whether he was disappointed or relieved. In short, he let out a long breath, his body relaxed a lot. It was not this person.

Suddenly there was movement by the door of the courtyard, Ah-Yi looked over. As he expected, it was the guy with the big eyes who came back.

As soon as he came in, he yelled, "Why is Ah-Xuan crying? I heard it from all the way down..." His voice stopped abruptly.

Su Jingyang caught his gaze unexpectedly, and was stunned, thinking that this guy was very thick-faced sticking around for dinner.

Su Jingyang found that the guy had been looking at him with a smile, he was suddenly upset. He walked in and said, "What are you looking at!"

Ah-Yi said: "Admiring your ugliness."

Su Jingyang immediately lowered his face and said angrily: "Such a young age, speaking without consideration, are you not afraid of being condemned by God!"

When passing by him, he paused his footsteps. Su Jingyang snorted heavily at him, and the anger that boiled inside of him made him want to smash a hole into the ground.

Su Jingyang entered the house, walked two steps forward and then back, regardless of the etiquette and hospitality, he closed the door directly and shut that pesky guy out.

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Notes:

1- Lin Ji literally translates to 'Forest, remember' that's why Liang Lu was asking if 'Su Ji' or 'Remember the forest' was more suitable

2- This was a bit slangy. Trun over may means turn over the situation. The sing over part of like singing after obtaining freedom. Su Jingyang is asking when system no. 1 would stage a rebellion and successfully achieve it.

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