Chapter 216: Like Father, Like Son

"Since Lian Ye agrees, I'll go along with you." Xuanwo Mizuto sighed helplessly.

Feijian doesn't want to marry; she has no way.

In the future, with Lian Ye to serve, there's no need to worry at all; this child Lian Ye is very filial, and I believe Feijian's later years won't be lacking.

Perhaps that's why Hashirama originally had Feijian adopt Lian Ye?

"Sister‑in‑law, if you have time you can look for a suitable woman for this kid." Qianshou Feijian glanced at the wide‑eyed Lian Ye and said softly to the sister‑in‑law.

Lian Ye hadn't expected that bastard Qianshou Feijian to not only use him as a shield but also dig a big hole for him.

After finally diverting Aunt Mizuto's attention, now it's back on me again…

You don't kick the ball that hard!

This old kid just got rained on himself, then tore someone else's umbrella.

"You make a good point." Mizuto nodded in agreement, "Indeed, we should find a suitable woman for Lian Ye."

Although Feijian has no plans to marry, doesn't that leave Lian Ye?

At his age, he can already start discussing marriage.

"Lian Ye, when the time comes, Aunt will introduce you to a few girls of the same age." Xuanwo Mizuto smiled.

"No need, Aunt Mizuto." Lian Ye shook his head like a rattle, his face full of resistance.

Marriage? It's impossible for me in this lifetime!

If I have that time, I'd rather use it to boost my own strength and develop even more powerful Poison Liquid.

As for women? He's not interested at all!

Having Qianshou Feijian at home is already troublesome enough; he doesn't have the energy to serve a woman as well.

Xuanwo Mizuto heard this, furrowed his brows slightly, "How come neither one nor the other wants to marry?"

"Tell me why you refuse?"

She thinks Feijian corrupted Lian Ye, and through words and deeds made the child not want to marry.

While Lian Ye is still young and his mindset can still be changed, if a few more years pass he might become a second Feijian.

"Why refuse?" Lian Ye was stumped by the question.

He could never tell Aunt Mizuto that, like the uncle, he's uninterested in women, right?

Using the same excuse would lose its effect; Aunt Mizuto isn't that easy to fool…

If blame is needed, blame that old kid Qianshou Feijian; Lian Ye glared at him in irritation.

Qianshou Feijian pretended not to see Lian Ye's gaze and said slowly, "Kid, I'm asking you a question."

He had an air of being detached, as if the matter didn't concern him.

Although he doesn't want to marry, he wants to see Lian Ye settle down and establish a career.

Lian Ye's hand, placed under the table, creaked as he clenched it, wishing he could punch this old kid in the face.

"Aunt Mizuto, I'm still young." Lian Ye brought up his age as an excuse.

He's only sixteen now, still a child; marriage and children are indeed premature.

Qianshou Feijian raised an eyebrow; the kid's excuse sounded familiar, as if he'd used it ten or twenty years ago…

"Sixteen isn't early." Xuanwo Mizuto said with a smile, "I'll first introduce you to a few girls; whether it works, we can decide later."

Qianshou Feijian calmly glanced at the sister‑in‑law; this tactic was very familiar to him, using a retreat‑as‑advance method to meet suitable women.

If he's not satisfied with the few girls introduced, he can find other women.

As long as he meets enough women, he'll eventually encounter a girl he likes.

This same tactic had been used on his older brother and sister‑in‑law, but since he's uninterested in women, he easily deflected it.

I wonder if this kid can see the trick behind it?

After observing Lian Ye, Feijian saw that this kid, like himself, is completely uninterested in women.

He doesn't know whether it's his own influence or Lian Ye's nature, but the truth no longer matters.

One can only say that the son follows the father…

He hopes this kid can perfectly handle the sister‑in‑law's advances, otherwise he'll have to honestly get married and have children.

"No need, Aunt Mizuto." Lian Ye forced a smile, "I'll go find a girl I like on my own…"

First, pretend to be interested in girls, giving the elders the illusion of looking for a partner, which can drag the matter out indefinitely.

When the elders ask, say you haven't found the right one yet; this excuse can at least postpone it until after twenty‑five.

As for what comes later, leave it to your future self; the immediate priority is to brush this off for now.

Qianshou Feijian gave a slight nod, a satisfied smile on his face, thinking the kid is indeed as clever as himself.

Not bad, he has the bearing of his younger days!

Mizuto originally thought Lian Ye made sense, but upon seeing Feijian beside him, his expression suddenly turned odd.

This kind of excuse always feels somewhat familiar…

"Lian Ye, you can't use this excuse to avoid marriage until you're twenty‑ or thirty‑something, can you?" she asked suspiciously.

Because some person did exactly that back then and still hasn't married.

Lian Ye: "???"

The plan was just proposed and not yet put into action, so how did it get exposed?!

He instinctively looked at Qianshou Feijian, but saw the old kid silently turn his head away, unwilling to meet his gaze.

These tricks are the ones he has left…

This kid is still too young.

Lian Ye: "…"

Finally figured out why he was discovered; together, this old kid has already worn the excuse out.

It seems this old kid has many excuses, causing him to be seen through as soon as he opened his mouth…

Now he's at a loss for what excuse to use.

Facing the Mito Clan's suspicious gaze, Lian Ye awkwardly rubbed his nose, intending to change his line of thought.

"Mizuto Ayi, this kind of matter can't be rushed; we can't have me marry a girl I don't like, can we?"

"Only being with a girl you like makes a marriage happy… Is a marriage forced by elders truly happy?"

Xuanwo Mizuto was stunned by the words.

Her marriage was of an Arranged marriage nature; she hadn't even met Hashirama before the wedding.

She recalled that before she first married, she was constantly worried and fearful, fearing her husband would treat her poorly, and that marrying Qianshou would lead to being ostracized and bullied.

Fortunately her luck was good; the Hashirama she met was a very good person, and the two gradually developed feelings for each other…

Other women in Arranged marriages didn't have as much luck as Mizuto; after marrying, being bullied and ostracized was common.

Lian Ye's words reminded her of her own experience at that time…

Back then there was no choice; she could only be forced into an Arranged marriage.

Now that there's a chance to choose, why force Lian Ye and the others?

Lian Ye saw this and knew he had successfully persuaded Mizuto Ayi.

Forced marriage is unacceptable; Free love is the truth!

Although he isn't interested in women, at least he now has an excuse, doesn't he?

"Lian Ye, what you say makes sense; matters like this are better left to you young people to decide…"

Xuanwo Mizuto said softly, and did not bring up introducing a girl to Lian Ye again.

"Mm, got it, Mizuto Ayi," Lian Ye said, his mouth stretching almost to his ears.

Finally faked it through; that wasn't easy!

Qianshou Feijian looked at Lian Ye in disbelief, shock and amazement flashing in his eyes.

This kid managed to persuade the elder sister so easily?

Then what were the excuses he found over the years for?!

"Xiaogang, when you get married, find a boy you like, okay?" Xuanwo Mizuto indulgently slipped a piece of vegetables onto Gangshou with chopsticks.

"Grandma, what are you saying?" Gangshou's little face flushed instantly.

"Haha, Xiaogang got shy," Xuanwo Mizuto covered his mouth and chuckled lightly.

"Hmph, I won't listen to Grandma!" Gangshou pouted dissatisfiedly.

"Alright, alright, Grandma won't say any more."

Lian Ye watched the scene with a strange expression, wondering if Gangshou would really get married.

If I recall correctly, she'll be an older spinster from now on, right?

After all, the two who pursued her both ended up dead…

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ps: There are only zero times and countless times of slacking off; I have deeply realized my own problem! Starting tomorrow I will write at least three chapters, often four, occasionally five! Until I make up the missing chapters! I still owe eight chapters now.

I have already uninstalled Delta, and started writing properly, yīng yīng yīng… Thank you all for the gifts