Days of Living with My Sister-in-Law-Chapter 185: Don’t Bully Xi Yao

Luo Qingcheng felt her entire worldview was about to collapse.

After all, in her perception, Xi Yao, as the Demon Realm Queen, was supposed to be proud, stunningly beautiful, and perhaps even cold and ruthless. But in reality, this Xi Yao bore no resemblance to a queen whatsoever. In front of Chen Xiaobei, she was like a pitiful little beggar. If Chen Xiaobei told her to go east, Xi Yao probably wouldn’t dare take a single step west.

Honestly, Luo Qingcheng was at a complete loss. Seeing Xi Yao extending her delicate little hand, she quickly shook it and said awkwardly, "Uh, hello. It’s nice to meet you!"

"You’re too kind." Xi Yao forced a smile, but it was obvious her mind was elsewhere. Her eyes kept darting toward the food, and her pathetic appearance stirred a deep sense of sympathy in Luo Qingcheng.

You bastard, Chen Xiaobei! It’s one thing for you to bully me out in the world, but you even bully Xi Yao? She’s already in such a miserable state. Are you even human?

Luo Qingcheng was fuming.

Just as she was about to speak up for Xi Yao, Xi Yao looked at Chen Xiaobei with a weak expression and said, "Hey, I’ve already greeted her. Can you give me my food back now?"

"Huh?" Chen Xiaobei was stunned.

He knew Xi Yao. While she had been forced to beg for mercy under his tyrannical pressure in the past, she had never seemed as aggrieved as she did now. Her misty eyes actually made him feel a pang of distress. But he understood this was all an act. This woman was cunning, and this whole performance was clearly for Luo Qingcheng’s benefit.

As expected, Luo Qingcheng got angry and snapped, "Xiaobei! How can you bully her like this? Why did you take Xi Yao’s food? Give it back to her right now!"

Damn it!

Chen Xiaobei was speechless.

Seizing the opportunity to stir up more trouble, Xi Yao said with a mournful face, "Miss Luo, please, you mustn’t be harsh with him! The consequences are severe. He’ll beat you!"

"What? He... he’s hit you before?" Luo Qingcheng’s mouth fell open. She stared at Chen Xiaobei’s face, suddenly feeling like she was looking at a complete stranger.

"Qingcheng, don’t listen to her nonsense! She’s messing with you!" Chen Xiaobei shot an annoyed look at Xi Yao. "Hey, can you stop making things up? When have I ever hit you?"

"You’ve never hit me?" Xi Yao puffed out her ample chest. "The very first time I met you, you bastard spanked me! And then you did it a second time, and a third... BOO-HOO-HOO..."

Chen Xiaobei slapped a hand over her mouth and explained, "Qingcheng, don’t listen to her ramblings! The first time I spanked her was because she was acting all high and mighty with me, insisting that I kneel to her. You have no idea how arrogant she used to be; she barely treated me like a person! You can’t listen to her. She’s trying to drive a wedge between us!"

As he spoke, Chen Xiaobei raised a fist threateningly. "Xi Yao, if you keep spouting nonsense, believe it or not, I’ll beat you!"

"Chen Xiaobei!" Luo Qingcheng scolded. "You’re still threatening her? What is wrong with you? I don’t know what happened between you two before, but what I’m seeing right now is you bullying Xi Yao. If you weren’t bullying her, why would she be wolfing down food like a beggar? She must be starving! You obviously haven’t been taking proper care of her!"

What the hell...

Chen Xiaobei felt like he was about to cough up blood.

This was like having mud fall into his pants—even if it wasn’t shit, everyone would say it was.

Honestly, he desperately wanted to teach Xi Yao a harsh lesson.

From the moment I met you until now, haven’t I treated you well? I’m not some professional nanny; it’s impossible for me to be perfect at everything!

In an instant, Chen Xiaobei felt as if all affection had drained out of him. I’ve done so much, yet you’re never satisfied. Isn’t this the exact sense of entitlement that’s so prevalent these days?

But this line of thinking was devastatingly effective on other women.

Just like that, Luo Qingcheng pushed Chen Xiaobei aside and took Xi Yao’s hand. "Xi Yao, don’t pay any attention to this bastard. From today on, I’ll take care of you—your three meals a day, your clothes, your housing, everything. If you want to eat something, just tell me directly or send me a message. I promise I’ll get it for you."

"R-Really?" Xi Yao asked, her mouth slightly agape in surprise.

Luo Qingcheng replied earnestly, "Of course, it’s true! You gave such a great legacy to Xiaobei and me, which makes you our master. It’s only right that we take care of you."

"This..." Xi Yao’s eyes reddened. She was genuinely moved.

Then, she shot an angry glare at Chen Xiaobei. "See? We’re all human, so why is there such a huge difference in character? One of you only knows how to bully me, while the other is so concerned about me. There’s just no comparison."

I’ll be damned...

Chen Xiaobei nearly spat out a mouthful of old blood.

But a certain lecherous senior had once shared a profound truth: the moment you decide to reason with a woman, you’ve already lost. When dealing with that miraculous creature known as a woman, reasoning is futile. You must use your own... assets... to fill her every void. There is no other way.

You damned woman, just you wait. I’ll deal with you when no one else is around!

After repeating ’stay calm’ to himself at least ten times, Chen Xiaobei swallowed his pride and apologized, "Xi Yao, I’m sorry. Everything in the past was my fault. I promise, from now on, I will treat you well. I’ll make sure you’re well-fed and plump."

He emphasized the words ’well-fed and plump’ with such a threatening tone it nearly made her wet herself in fear. She wasn’t an idiot; she knew exactly what he was implying.

Oh no, I think I went a little too far.

Xi Yao felt a pang of regret, but an arrow, once loosed, cannot be recalled. She could only clear her throat and say, "Alright! Actually, you have been pretty good to me, especially since you’re so busy."

"But things are better now. I have Qingcheng to keep me company, so if I want anything, I can ask her. As for you, there’s no need for you to visit unless there’s something specific. Your top priority should be to focus on your cultivation so you can get me out of this Dragon Locking Formation sooner."

"Fine, I get it," Chen Xiaobei said, nodding sinisterly. "Since there’s nothing else, I’ll be taking Qingcheng with me. It’s getting late, so you should get some rest, too."

"No!" Xi Yao clutched Luo Qingcheng’s arm. "I-I’ve only just met Qingcheng, and we’re getting along so well! I-I want her to stay with me tonight. I also want to explain some of the finer points of the Xuantian Jade Maiden Technique to her."

Fearing Luo Qingcheng would refuse, Xi Yao immediately rolled up her right sleeve. Under Luo Qingcheng’s astonished gaze, a tree-like tattoo came into view.

"What is that?" Luo Qingcheng asked in horror.