Qiao Huimin's heart leaped into her throat as she looked at them.
These gift boxes contained not only male vitality tonics to boost virility, but also a considerable number of nourishing and beautifying supplents for won.
Donkey-hide gelatin, hashima, fish maw, bird's nest, abalone…
"Aunt, I specially selected so supplents for you and Uncle. They're good for your health, completely harmless, and can be taken long-term." Seeing Qiao Huimin's odd expression, Jiang Xinghai quickly stood up to explain.
"Long-term… I'm afraid they might be a little too potent," Qiao Huimin said with an awkward smile.
"Not to worry."
But Jiang Xinghai replied in a completely serious tone, "I also specially prepared a few herbal prescriptions for you and Uncle. You can take them together with the supplents, so there's no need to worry about them being too potent. In fact, they'll also help you…"
"Jiang, your Uncle and I thank you," Qiao Huimin said, hastily cutting him off.
Shen Zhengye was also a bit embarrassed. "You're very thoughtful, Jiang. Your Uncle is deeply grateful."
"It's the least I can do as soone of the younger generation."
Calm and composed, Jiang Xinghai bent down and picked up the box of Three Whips Wine. "Uncle, this dicinal wine should be sipped in moderation. Don't overdo it."
"Of course, of course," Shen Zhengye laughed heartily.
"What shouldn't be overdone?"
Just then, Shen Lingyin walked out of her bedroom and looked down from the second-floor railing.
"Kids shouldn't ask questions. Go downstairs and help your sister cook," Shen Zhengye said, his face stern.
"Isn't Aunt Liu here? Why is my sister cooking?" Shen Lingyin asked, confused.
"Aunt Liu went back to her hotown," Shen Zhengye said.
Shen Lingyin reluctantly went downstairs. When she saw the gift boxes, a blush crept onto her cheeks. She then looked at Jiang Xinghai. "Well now, you're pretty good at winning over my parents, aren't you? So where are my sister's and my gifts?"
"Well..." Jiang Xinghai smiled sheepishly.
'He hadn't prepared any gifts for Shen Lingxue and Shen Lingyin at all.'
"Look at how nervous you are. It's fine, just rember to make it up to us next ti." Shen Lingyin gave Jiang Xinghai a aningful look before heading to the kitchen.
"Sis."
As soon as Shen Lingyin entered the kitchen, she started gossiping about Jiang Xinghai. "You know what? That guy Jiang Xinghai really knows how to play his cards. He bought Mom and Dad a ton of those nourishing and virility supplents. You should have seen how happy they were."
"Is that so?"
Shen Lingxue was making braised pork belly. She smiled sweetly. "Well, that makes sense. Mom and Dad are getting older, they really should take better care of their health. The two of us weren't thoughtful enough. Jiang Xinghai ant well, how can you say he's just playing his cards?"
"Are you defending him?" Shen Lingyin suddenly narrowed her eyes, carefully studying Shen Lingxue's expression. "Sis, you keep saying you don't like him, but as soon as I say sothing bad about him, you jump to his defense. Tell the truth, are you starting to fall for him?"
"You silly girl, don't talk nonsense."
Her face flushed with embarrassnt, Shen Lingxue shot Shen Lingyin a look. "Go pick the leaves off the celery."
"I know, I know," Shen Lingyin mumbled with a pout.
「Half an hour later.」
A delicious dinner spread across the dining table.
"Jiang, this Three Whips Wine tastes pretty good."
After one cup, Shen Zhengye's spirits soared, and he couldn't help but sing its praises.
"Actually, this isn't even the purest kind. After dinner, rember to brew and drink that herbal prescription. I guarantee, Uncle, that you'll…"
"Ahem…"
Just then, a few dry coughs from Qiao Huimin interrupted their conversation.
'How could these two n chat so openly about such a sensitive topic?'
"I'll be sure to rember that. Let's have another cup." Shen Zhengye picked up the bottle and started pouring.
"Uncle, I'm still in my pri. I can't drink too much of this," Jiang Xinghai said with a wry smile.
"That's about enough," Shen Lingxue said, her expression a mixture of exasperation and helplessness.
"Dad, can't you guys keep it down when you're drinking and talking?" Shen Lingyin grumbled.
Shen Zhengye slapped his forehead, looking rather embarrassed. "Sorry, sorry. I think I've had a bit too much to drink and started rambling…"
"Jiang, your dical skills are good, your martial arts are good, you're handso, and you're so strong. If our Lingxue could get together with you, she would be a very fulfilled woman," Qiao Huimin suddenly said, looking at Jiang Xinghai with a smile.
Her words were a clear double entendre.
"That's right, that's right," Shen Zhengye added, nodding at the perfect mont.
"Dad, Mom…" Shen Lingxue's face instantly turned beet red, and she lowered her head in embarrassnt.
'Shen Lingyin was also mortified. When did her parents get so open-minded?'
Jiang Xinghai, however, just smiled calmly. "Let's leave it to fate. Whatever is ant to be, will be."
At 7:30 PM, dinner ca to an end.
"Uncle, Aunt, I have to go out for a bit. Please rember to take those supplents, including brewing the herbal dicine."
Jiang Xinghai was planning to go out, et up with Feng Lulu in advance, and secretly protect her. With that, he stood up to take his leave.
"Alright. Be safe out there," Shen Zhengye and Qiao Huimin said, standing up to see him off.
"Dad, Mom, I'll see him out."
Shen Lingxue was the first to act, grabbing her car keys and walking out the door.
Jiang Xinghai nodded and followed close behind.
"Jiang Xinghai, did you sleep well last night?"
Shen Lingxue suddenly turned to face him, their eyes eting. "You were gone for two days and a night. You must have been having a wild ti out there, huh?"
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