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Chapter 193: Chapter 0193: The Legendary Tiger Tonic Wine
Whenever Ye Xunhuan thought of Dragon Ancestor Bodhi, his head would throb with pain. That woman was a lunatic, a complete lunatic, and even he, a marshal renowned throughout the underworld, had to admit that he dreaded Dragon Ancestor Bodhi!
The woman’s strength was not to be underestimated, almost on par with his, potentially even surpassing him.
What was most important was that Ye Xunhuan had a past grievance with this woman, and now that she had come to Huaxia, if they were to encounter each other...
The mere thought gave Ye Xunhuan a pounding headache.
Why had she come? How could she come?
Headache!
Because he knew that Dragon Ancestor Bodhi had arrived in Huaxia, Ye Xunhuan was extremely dispirited all day, without a trace of energy.
After work, Tang Yurou spoke softly to Ye Xunhuan with gentle affection, "Xunhuan, what’s wrong?"
"Why do you seem so listless today?"
"It’s nothing!" Ye Xunhuan managed a smile and said, "Perhaps I’m just a bit tired!"
Tang Yurou gently acknowledged and didn’t ask further.
She was no fool, seeing right through Ye Xunhuan’s reluctance to speak. Asking more would be pointless, and even if she pressed him to talk, it wouldn’t make her happy if his response was not given willingly but out of sheer exasperation.
So she remained quiet, waiting for Ye Xunhuan to feel like sharing on his own accord.
A very rational choice.
"I won’t be going out today, take me home," Tang Yurou said softly.
Ye Xunhuan nodded, "Okay!"
After driving Tang Yurou home, Ye Xunhuan immediately left the old district. He didn’t wander aimlessly but went straight back to his villa.
He truly wasn’t in the mood for random drives.
And all of this was because Dragon Ancestor Bodhi had come to Huaxia.
Ye Xunhuan’s early return took Qiu Shuihan and Xiahou Yutong by surprise. Although they hadn’t lived there for long, they knew that Ye Xunhuan usually didn’t return too early.
Qiu Shuihan and Xiahou Yutong, however, didn’t say much.
A young person, after all, was bound to have their own life and circle of friends. It was normal to return late.
"Xunhuan, why did you come back so early today, didn’t go out to play?"
"There was nothing urgent today, so I came back early," Ye Xunhuan said with a smile. "You’ve both been here for so long; it wouldn’t be right if I always came back late!"
"That’s nothing to worry about, do your thing and don’t mind us," Qiu Shuihan said generously.
"How can that be!" Ye Xunhuan said earnestly: "If this continues, Qiu Ruo is going to kill me!"
"She wouldn’t dare!" Qiu Shuihan immediately puffed out his chest and glared, "I wouldn’t let her!"
Just then, Qiu Ruoxi walked in from outside, catching Ye Xunhuan and Qiu Shuihan’s conversation. Her heart flared up with anger!
Who had I offended again?
But why did this jerk come back so early today, not hanging out with Tang Yurou?
"Honey, you’re back!" Ye Xunhuan immediately showed a flattering smile on his face.
Qiu Ruoxi nodded, "You came back quite early today!"
"Well, I didn’t have much to do."
"Alright, alright, since Xunhuan has come home so early today, let’s have your mom prepare a nice dinner." Qiu Shuihan commanded, "Ruoxi, you and your mom go out to buy some groceries, and Xunhuan, you and dad are going to play chess!"
Qiu Ruoxi’s lips twitched slightly. Is this really what being a dad is like?
She had already had a tiring day, and yet he still wanted her to go out and buy groceries with Xiahou Yutong.
Although she felt annoyed, Qiu Ruoxi did not go against Qiu Shuihan’s words and left home with Xiahou Yutong.
Meanwhile, Ye Xunhuan and Qiu Shuihan, father and son, headed to the study to play chess.
However, Qiu Shuihan’s chess skills were clearly no match for Ye Xunhuan. Without giving way, Ye Xunhuan simply couldn’t lose!
"No more playing, no more playing!" Qiu Shuihan complained like a child, somewhat angrily, "I’ve been playing for half the day, and I’ve lost more than I’ve won!"
To this, Ye Xunhuan chuckled and said, "Dad, you’re just letting me win on purpose. Otherwise, you’d definitely be the undefeated General!"
"The undefeated General, pah!" Qiu Shuihan said brashly, "If you weren’t taking it easy on me, I’d be consistently defeated General at best!"
"Dad..."
"Enough, don’t just say things to flatter me, I know my own level just fine," Qiu Shuihan said as he stood up, "Your mom and Ruoxi should have dinner ready by now, let’s go eat!"
Following that, Qiu Shuihan and Ye Xunhuan descended from upstairs.
Just as Qiu Shuihan had said, Xiahou Yutong had indeed finished preparing the meal. All the dishes were served, steaming hot, presenting an excellent array of colors, and were undoubtedly delicious to taste.
"You and granddad came down just in time, go wash your hands and let’s eat!" Xiahou Yutong immediately said.
After Ye Xunhuan and Qiu Shuihan had washed their hands and sat down, Xiahou Yutong and Qiu Ruoxi also took their seats.
However, they hadn’t eaten much when Qiu Shuihan, seeming to remember something, suddenly said, "Yutong, where did you put the wine someone brought for me today? Bring it out; I want to have a drink with Xunhuan!"
Upon hearing Qiu Shuihan’s words, Xiahou Yutong immediately smiled, got up, and walked towards the liquor cabinet.
"Xunhuan, let me tell you, the wine I had someone bring over this time is really something special. I guarantee you’re going to like it," Qiu Shuihan told Ye Xunhuan enthusiastically.
"What wine is it that has you so happy, Dad!"
"Of course it’s a good wine!" Qiu Shuihan assured emphatically, "No man would dislike it. Make sure you drink plenty of it later!"
Just then, Xiahou Yutong came out holding a glass bottle.
Looking at the scene, Ye Xunhuan was stunned. What kind of wine comes in a not-so-big, not-so-small glass bottle?
As Xiahou Yutong placed it on the table, Ye Xunhuan finally saw clearly that it was indeed wine, infused with goji berries and various other ingredients, including a long cylindrical object that was about twenty centimeters in length and conical at one end!
This... this...
"Dad, this is...?" Ye Xunhuan swallowed nervously as he spoke.
"Tiger tonic wine, how about it, isn’t it a treasure!" Qiu Shuihan exclaimed excitedly, "I got this especially for you, drink up. Who knows, maybe you’ll give me twin grandsons afterwards!"
Ye Xunhuan suddenly felt a headache coming on. He could tell that the wine Qiu Shuihan had prepared was steeped with tonic herbs meant for bolstering virility, the most crucial ingredient being part of a tiger. If he drank too much, this evening could turn out to be...
Ye Xunhuan couldn’t help but glance at Qiu Ruoxi!
