SWNOVELXO Chapter 1191: Ears Are Quite Pointy
Zulu quickly grabbed a fresh fruit and handed it to Sally, "It's not needed, it's not needed, Yanyan, calm down, everything is negotiable."
Sally looked at Zulu, then released her grip and accepted the fruit, taking a bite with a 'crunch~', "Giving Brother Zulu face, I'll let you off this time."
"That's what you said, Brother Zulu can testify." That was why Jian was waiting here with Zulu for Sally.
If Sally lost control of her emotions, there was no one quicker at extinguishing the fire than Zulu.
"I can testify, I can testify." Zulu gestured for Jian to go into Dingshi Building first.
Jian slipped away in triumph, avoiding a disaster.
Sally ate the sweet and refreshing fruit, snorting, "You're just protecting him."
"During this boundary division, he worked hard, deserves credit for both effort and toil. On the contrary, I didn't help at all." Zulu replied.
Sally said, "I'm not even present. I'm even less than Brother Zulu. But let's set things straight, he stole the Pregnancy Elixir from Heavenly Dao, and even told me that Heavenly Dao was going to disappear. I hurried to Huang River just now."
"No wonder he said Heavenly Dao was in a good mood. So, Yanyan had been there." Zulu laughed, continuing to place fruit on the shelf.
Sally was eating while helping out, "There's one more thing."
Zulu nodded, "Go ahead."
"The kids are growing up and need to get married, but it's enough to nudge them a little, don't force them." All three children have complained to her, and she couldn't just ignore it.
Zulu chuckled, "Without a bit of pressure, they won't get married at all. Anyway, you don't have to worry about this matter."
"When the time is right, it will happen naturally, without urging."
"From adulthood until now, Chasing Rain Pavilion has seen countless Divine Clan meetings, and even Frost has had Goddesses chasing him around. They're just playful, with no interest in settling down or continuing the family line."
"Brother Zulu, did you really have them just to continue the family line?"
Zulu didn't deny it, "I wouldn't say it's all, but perhaps ninety-nine percent for the continuation of the bloodline."
"You might as well say a hundred percent." Sally sighed, "It turns out you're just like them."
Zulu was stunned, a hint of unease rising in his heart.
"I always thought Brother Zulu was different from Frans and the others, that you were with me because you liked me, not for having children."
Zulu's face changed suddenly, exclaiming, "I only want Yanyan, having children doesn't matter. From now on, I won't urge them anymore."
"Really?" Sally blinked, looking at Zulu.
"Yes, I won't urge them." Zulu no longer dared to push, not anticipating that Sally would twist the matter of urging for marriage into this.
When there were no children, he never thought of continuing the family line, it was enough just to be with her. But with children, the continuation of bloodlines necessitated consideration.
Sally secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Although it wasn't particularly fair, she had fulfilled her promise to the children.
"Children tend to have a rebellious mindset. The more you push them to do something, the more they'll do the opposite. If you stop pushing, they might find someone on their own, and then there will be grandchildren and great-grandchildren galore."
"I'll listen to you." Zulu wiped the fine sweat from his forehead with his hand.
Sally stretched lazily, looking toward the direction of Divine Beast University, where a white figure was teleporting in their direction.
"Someone's finished the test."
"I'll go cook then." Zulu laughed, "The side dishes are all ready."
The white figure arrived in an instant. It was the petite Xiaoshi.
Sally looked at her in surprise, "I thought it was Xiao Tiantian."
"It is Xiao Tiantian." Xiaoshi wagged her tail and transformed into the chubby Xiao Tiantian, swaying her big tail adorably.
Sally picked him up and kissed his big forehead, "Mischievous."
Zulu took a piece of jerky and fed it to Xiao Tiantian, "Are you going to stay here and watch the shop, or go inside?"
"Let's wait a bit longer. When more of the kids come out, we'll go in." Sally replied.
"Alright, I'll go prepare the food then."
"Thank you, Uncle Zulu." Xiao Tiantian said.
"Good boy~" Zulu patted his head.
Sally asked Xiao Tiantian, "How did the test go?"
"I'll definitely get first place." Xiao Tiantian was supremely confident.
Sally laughed, "Really? If you don't do well, you might get a spanking."
"It's just one spanking, it's not the first time." Xiao Tiantian nonchalantly replied, "Mom, I want to go to System World to play."
"As long as your dad agrees, I can take you." Sally smiled.
"That depends on how he did on this exam." Qing Linghuan arrived, with Ming Linyuan following behind.
"Hello, Uncle Ming." Xiao Tiantian greeted politely.
Ming Linyuan nodded, "Xiao Tiantian is such a good boy~ This is for you." He took out a Little Storage Bag from the Spatial Ring and handed it to Xiao Tiantian.
But Xiao Tiantian lowered his head, waiting for Ming Linyuan to put it on for him.
Ming Linyuan had to get closer to Sally to put it around his neck. He attempted to take a step closer and, seeing that Sally didn't react, proceeded to put it on for Xiao Tiantian.
Qing Linghuan snatched Xiao Tiantian from Sally's arms, "You're so grown up, still cuddling in mom's arms, come drink with dad."
"Okay~" Xiao Tiantian replied.
Sally's ears perked up instantly, "Drink?"
Qing Linghuan said, "You misheard, it's juice."
Sally clearly heard right and warned, "If you dare let him drink, pound the bench for me!"
Qing Linghuan instantly shivered, "..."
Xiao Tiantian giggled quietly.
Qing Linghuan patted his tail, "First to finish?"
"Yes! We've claimed the first spot, no matter what!" Xiao Tiantian replied.
"..." That first place didn't seem to mean much.
...
Sally knew Qing Linghuan took Xiao Tiantian away to leave her and Ming Linyuan some space alone.
But since Xiao Tiantian had finished his test, the other children were likely coming soon too.
So she said to Ming Linyuan, "Let's talk somewhere else."
"Let's go to Yunjian Mountain. I've moved with Little Bao over there, next to Dragon Mansion." Ming Linyuan said.
"Alright." Sally nodded.
After Sally and Ming Linyuan left, Little Qianzhi arrived.
She first peeked into the grocery shop, and seeing that Sally wasn't there, darted towards Dingshi Building, "Brother Xiao Tiantian——"
Xiao Tiantian was perched at the window, little paws holding a cup of wine, "Come quickly, the Ten Thousand Year Old Brew is delicious!"
"Coming!" Little Qianzhi stormed into Treasure Hall like a whirlwind.
In the Furong Pavilion opposite, Qing Linghuan and Jian sat opposite each other.
The two of them took slow sips.
"I hear you were subject to family rules?"
"You have sharp ears. It wasn't to that extent, Yanyan was just giving me a scare. As long as it's not an issue involving the kids, she's still easy to talk to."
"Hmm. Do you think Ming Linyuan stands a chance?"
"Hard to say."
"Oh?"
"Yanyan's first love, Qin Mo, couldn't manage it; do you think he can? So, it's hard to say."
Qing Linghuan picked a handful of sunflower seeds from the fruit platter, cracking them slowly, "Yanyan's bad temper—if things aren't resolved immediately, the longer it drags on, the harder it is to resolve. But Ming Linyuan has four kids; if all four plead with her, Yanyan might soften and compromise."