Chapter 215: You

"No plans to get married?" Xuanwo Mizuto frowned slightly, "If you don't marry, what will you do when you get old?"

"By then you won't even have anyone to serve tea and water."

If you don't marry you won't have children; without children no one can look after Feijian.

As the elder sister‑in‑law she needs to consider her younger brother's future life.

Don't be fooled by Feijian's carefree solo life now; when he grows old and can't walk, having no children will be a big hassle.

As for Lian Ye, when he eventually settles down and starts a family he'll naturally choose to move out; he can't keep coming back to look after Feijian, who'd become a decrepit old man, can he?

Even if Lian Ye were filial, he couldn't stand constantly attending to Feijian…

It's still better to marry and have a child of one's own.

That way it's good for both Feijian and Lian Ye.

Besides, even if you don't want kids, you still need a woman by your side, right?

If there's no lady of the house there isn't even anyone to cook or clean, and even delivering meals would fall to Lian Ye.

Had she not come early to clean, Lian Ye might have been busy for an indeterminate amount of time today.

Lian Ye not only has to cook but also clean; if the house had a lady, the child could be more relaxed too.

After all, he's Feijian's adopted child, not a nanny raised by Feijian.

Xuanwo Mizuto always feels that two grown men can't take proper care of themselves and need to find a thrifty, household‑keeping good woman.

"Sister‑in‑law, there's no rush on marriage," Qianshou Feijian said seriously, "The Village still has many matters for me to handle."

He has no thoughts on marriage, so he'll first brush it off by saying he's busy with village affairs.

Anyway, his older brother and sister‑in‑law have been urging him to marry more than once, so he's fairly experienced dealing with this.

As for future marriage pressure, that'll be dealt with later.

"You're already in your forties and still not in a hurry?" Xuanwo Mizuto said, rolling his eyes and retorting, "Do you plan to wait until you're sixty or seventy to get married?"

At that age, which young lady would be willing to marry a decrepit old man?

She saw Feijian looking for another excuse, and today she was determined to settle the matter no matter what.

Qianshou Feijian saw his sister‑in‑law getting serious and helplessly said, "Sister‑in‑law, I really have no interest in marriage."

He is naturally indifferent to women and can't muster any interest; staying single is the best plan.

Even if his sister‑in‑law pressures him further, he won't agree to it.

Lian Ye knows this old kid's temper is extremely stubborn; once he decides on something, no one can change it.

Looks like this old kid really wants to stay single until death.

Indeed, that's what a true strong person should do.

With no woman in his heart, drawing a sword is naturally divine!

Women? They only affect the speed at which you draw your sword.

He intends to emulate Qianshou Feijian's conduct and become a true strong one!

Coincidentally, he's also not interested in women.

Qianshou Feijian noticed Lian Ye's admiring gaze.

… his mouth corner subtly lifted.

Does this kid share his own viewpoint?

Heh, no wonder he's the child I personally raised!

His personality is exactly the same as mine.

Lian Ye met Qianshou Feijian's gaze, quickly lowered his head and began shoveling rice from his bowl.

Did this old kid realize I was passing the buck onto him?!

…

Forget it, let's skip the gossip and eat first.

Better to avoid ending up with the gossip landing on me later; that would just bring trouble onto myself.

"No interest in marriage, then who will support you in old age and see you off?" Xuanwo Mizuto said, a bit exasperated; Feijian really is hard‑headed.

Hashirama isn't in the Village, so she really can't persuade Feijian.

The atmosphere at the table fell silent instantly, only the clatter of bowls and chopsticks as Lian Ye and Gangshou ate.

Lian Ye knows the plot has reached its climax; now it depends on what this old kid says to resolve the marriage‑pressuring crisis.

As long as Qianshou Feijian successfully defuses the crisis, he can later mimic the approach to handle Mizuto Ayi's marriage pressure.

Anyway, Qianshou Feijian hasn't married.

No rush, not at all.

Even if Mizuto Ayi pushes for marriage, she'll first pressure Qianshou Feijian, and he can use this old kid as a shield.

Lian Ye couldn't help but think he's a genius, solving the age‑old marriage‑pressure dilemma so easily!

At that moment, Lian Ye suddenly noticed Qianshou Feijian's vague gaze landing on him.

He felt an ominous premonition, sensing the old kid's look was ill‑intent, as if plotting something.

Lian Ye kept his head down while eating, pretending not to notice Feijian's gaze; with no vegetables left, he ate plain rice, daring not to reach for side dishes, trying to minimize his presence.

Can't see me, can't see me…

"Sister‑in‑law, you're mistaken," Qianshou Feijian said after a pause, softly, "Isn't that kid still here?"

His red pupils looked toward Lian Ye, whose head was nearly tucked under the table.

"That kid is my adopted son; when I grow old, he'll naturally take care of my old age and see me off."

Lian Ye hadn't expected that kid to use him as a shield; how infuriating!

How can a person be so selfish?

If you're not getting married, then just don't get married—what's the point of using him as an excuse?

The innately evil Qianshou Feijian really spares no means to avoid marriage!

You're happy now, but what about yourself?

Could it be that you'll adopt an orphan and have him take care of you in old age?!

"Feijian, you can't have Lian Ye serve you for a lifetime, can you?" Xuanwo Mizuto frowned and asked, "This child still has to start a family and a career in the future."

Although she says otherwise outwardly, she thinks this is indeed a good plan.

She's only worried that it would add a burden to Lian Ye later, which is why she wants Feijian to marry and have children.

If Lian Ye himself is willing, then Feijian can do as he pleases.

If you don't get married, then just don't—having Lian Ye's care is enough.

But all of this must first consult Lian Ye's own wishes…

Thinking of this, Xuanwo Mizuto looked at Lian Ye and asked softly, "Lian Ye, would you be willing to take care of your uncle Feijian in the future?"

She has decided… as long as Lian Ye agrees, she won't interfere with Feijian's marital affairs any further.

If he disagrees, she'll arrange another marriage for him.

After all, this guy is very stubborn; she and Hashirama failed to persuade him before.

"Kid, you're willing to support me in old age… right?"

Qianshou Feijian squinted at Lian Ye, the threatening tone in his words obvious.

If this kid dares to refuse, he'll make him taste his own power!

Lian Ye, under the old kid's threatening gaze, swallowed reflexively.

"Willing, I'm certainly willing to support uncle."

He has no objection to supporting Qianshou Feijian in old age, so he naturally won't oppose it.

After all, he is Qianshou Feijian's adopted son, so providing for his old age and final rites is no problem at all.

What irritates him is that the old kid actually uses him as a shield; it's utterly detestable!

Qianshou Feijian heard this and nodded with satisfaction.

He turned his head toward Xuanwo Mizuto, unable to hide a hint of pride.

"Sister-in-law, this kid is willing to support me in old age, so you don't need to worry about my marriage…"