Chapter 970: Take Down Your Lousy Barrier

The thing that made Aojing most obsessed was that the girl who intoxicated him so deeply also loved him deeply—what a fortunate thing.

Moreover, Aojing could feel that Shan Shan was somewhat indulgent toward him.

In their relationship, each step forward seemed to be him being cautious and hesitant, while Shan Shan was brave and proactive.

She never made things especially difficult for him.

The more he thought, the happier Aojing felt, unable to resist lowering his head to kiss Shan Shan again.

When Shan Shan just woke up, her mind was foggy and not fully clear, until Aojing's face suddenly loomed large and his breath was right before her, she suddenly came to her senses and shoved him away.

Upon moving, her whole body ached.

"Why are you still here?" Shan Shan asked.

Now Aojing was dazed: "I just woke up too."

"Why didn't you go home to sleep?"

Shan Shan said while checking the time.

It's almost three in the afternoon!

She actually slept that long!

She is the Feng Clan chief; how many matters await her in the clan each day? Today she slept so long, yet no one came to call her.

Shan Shan felt inexplicably uneasy; as she crawled out of bed, she sensed the flow of the room's Qìchǎng.

The next moment, she grabbed Aojing's collar and shouted, "Did you set up a barrier around my room?!"

Aojing nodded: "Yeah, I was afraid the commotion would be too big and attract unnecessary trouble, so I first set up a barrier to shield the outside, so we wouldn't be disturbed and others wouldn't know what I did last night..."

As he spoke, Aojing suddenly couldn't continue.

He finally realized a serious problem... anyone familiar could instantly recognize the barrier he had made!

That means the Feng Clan doesn't know how many waves of people have already come to gawk at the barrier!

Aojing had no doubt that his parents, Shan Shan's parents, and others had probably already received the news.

He... he felt like he had lifted a stone only to drop it on his own foot, losing all face...

Shan Shan obviously thought the same; they stared at each other, now it seemed they had really messed up.

Shan Shan angrily clenched her fist and hit Aojing's shoulder; he let her strike a few times to vent, then seized her fist and said solemnly, "Shan Shan, things have come to this; avoidance isn't an option. I will proactively explain the situation to both sets of parents and marry you at once. Will you agree?"

"Agree to you? Fat chance!" Shan Shan snapped. "You'd better first think about how to get past my father!"

Shan Shan knows her father's temperament well; she has always been his cherished treasure. Although he appreciates Aojing and tacitly accepts their relationship, that doesn't mean Aojing can act recklessly.

Shan Shan could already picture her father's furious, flustered expression upon learning of this.

Aojing also felt overwhelmed.

Last night, following his instinct, he went to Shan Shan's room; what happened afterward was beyond his expectations, pleasure overwhelmed his reason, leading him to make such a low-level mistake.

"No matter what, I will face it head-on," Aojing said seriously. "Shan Shan, don't worry; with me here, I guarantee I will settle everything properly, not letting you face any difficulty."

Shan Shan tugged her hair, now completely calm: "After all, this was also my voluntary and active choice; it's not your fault. Just be honest with my father. But after you return, you'd better first check why you ended up in that state last night, just in case... I go out and am not home..."

Aojing readily agreed: "I'll ask my parents and the clan elders, and let you know as soon as I have news."

He then added: "Just remember, I'll handle this; don't worry about it, wait for me to come marry you."

Shan Shan kicked Aojing: "Who wants to marry you? I haven't agreed!"

Aojing resignedly said: "Okay, okay, okay, blame my informal proposal and the unsuitable setting. Shan Shan, give me a little more time and chance, and I will surely give you a satisfactory performance."

Shan Shan urged: "Take down your lousy barrier and hurry up!"

Only then did Aojing put on his clothes and turn to leave.

Shan Shan sat on the bed's edge, feeling the barrier around the room being withdrawn, and involuntarily recalled last night's events, instantly flushing red.

Oh dear, how embarrassing.

Aojing returned to the Linghai Dragon Clan, took another shower, changed clothes, and was about to go find Xiaoye when Xiaoye's side had already sent someone to summon him.

Aojing hurried over.

Xiaoye and Zhong Susu were waiting; when Aojing entered, before his eyes could meet his parents', his face was already flushed.

"Dad, Mom..."

Zhong Susu waved at Aojing, indicating he should sit beside the table.

As soon as Aojing settled, Xiaoye sternly asked: "Do you know why I called you here?"

"I know," Aojing sincerely apologized, "I was negligent in this matter; I will take responsibility for my actions."

Xiaoye snorted coldly: "Do you think that if you want to take responsibility, others must accept your favor and unconditionally indulge you?"

Aojing lowered his head, feeling uncertain inside.

At this point, saying more to his parents would be useless; the key is to see Shan Shan's parents' attitude.

Seeing Aojing like this, Zhong Susu also felt uneasy; she jabbed Xiaoye with her elbow and gave him a sideways glance: "Alright, stop scaring Jing'er; speak plainly if you have something to say."

Xiaoye then fell silent.

Zhong Susu patted Aojing and said: "At noon we already called Shan Shan's parents; your seventh uncle's emotions are indeed fluctuating greatly, he almost rushed back immediately, but your seventh aunt is more reasonable and held him back; they will return after completing the meridian trek. As for your and Shan Shan's relationship, your seventh aunt said she respects your wishes; you can take things slow, and if you both decide to enter marriage, that's fine too—they won't interfere much."

After hearing Zhong Susu's words, Aojing's anxious heart finally eased a little.

But then thinking of Shan Shan's attitude, he said: "Shan Shan's parents being tolerant moves me, but I still need to fulfill the proper etiquette; I'll call them shortly."

Zhong Susu nodded, and Xiaoye also fully approved of Aojing's idea.

"Little brat, his values are upright, he hasn't gone astray, following his nature."

Aojing continued: "As for marriage, Shan Shan isn't in a hurry; my idea is to prepare everything needed first, and when she wants to marry, I will immediately go to propose."

Xiaoye and Zhong Susu exchanged a glance; from this it's clear that the one who loves more deeply is indeed their eldest son.

Setting aside the marriage matter for now, Aojing turned the topic to the dragon-head incense he inhaled yesterday.

He described in full the series of bodily changes that occurred after inhaling the dragon-head incense yesterday.

Xiaoye listened, then said in surprise: "The incense of the Dragon Head Incense is even a yang thing, and your true form inherently belongs to yang; the incense of the Dragon Head Incense has entered your body—for you, it is a kind of blessing..."