My Sexy CEO Wife-Chapter 170 - 168: A New Crisis (Part 1)

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"This is so infuriating!" Fourth Elder Liu Datong said angrily.

"What's wrong?" Second Elder Feng Taiping asked.

"We are Elders of the Yin Yang Sect! Not some lowly lackeys sent to gather intelligence!" Liu Datong ground his teeth in a low growl, "It's killing me, it really is killing me!"

"Ah..." Feng Taiping sighed, "We are at someone else's mercy now... Xiong Batian calls the shots in the Yin Yang Sect nowadays; whatever he says goes. What choice do we have but to bow our heads and obey? Rebel? Can we even manage that? Even if all of us joined together, we wouldn't be a match for Xiong Batian."

"If only Sect Leader Tang were here," Liu Datong said, "he could slap Xiong Batian to death with a single palm strike!"

"What's the use in talking about that now?" Feng Taiping shook his head, "Sect Leader Tang is undergoing his life-and-death retreat, and it's uncertain whether he'll even survive it... If Sect Leader Tang doesn't emerge safely from his retreat... then we're in for a bleak time, forced to live under Xiong Batian's tyranny for the rest of our lives."

"Don't talk so bleakly," Liu Datong waved his hand, "I believe Sect Leader Tang will make it out! He's the person I admire most in my life; he'll definitely emerge unscathed! Then we'll be free, no longer having to endure such humiliation."

Feng Taiping gave a bitter smile, "Let's hope so." He paused and then continued, "Let's talk serious business now, our descent from the mountain this time is for several purposes: we need to find Lu Sanyang, investigate the murderer of Dongfang Dadao, and transport Dongfang Dadao's body back. There's a lot of trouble ahead."

"I've already made inquiries," Liu Datong said, "Dongfang Dadao's death is connected to a guy named Gao Fei. We go now and find Gao Fei to make a breakthrough."

Feng Taiping nodded, "Right, we'll go find this Gao Fei."

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Gao Fei had just returned to Southern City when he received a call from Liu Mengyao.

"Are you free today?" Liu Mengyao asked.

"What's up? Is something the matter?"

"Yes, something is up. My dad and mom want to meet you."

"Meet me? For what?" Gao Fei was stunned.

"To have dinner, of course. Let me tell you, they have a high opinion of you. They already consider you their son-in-law and are urging me to marry you."

"How did you respond?"

"I just made up excuses to stall them."

"No wall is impenetrable. If your parents find out the truth..."

"Same as before, we'll cross that bridge when we come to it. If it's no longer possible to keep it a secret, then we'll come clean with them."

"Fine, I'll listen to you. I happen to be free today."

After agreeing on a time to meet, they ended the call.

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"Pretending to be a boyfriend... It's a draining job," Gao Fei sighed softly, "and a risky one at that. If exposed, it could lead to huge troubles. Never mind, no point in worrying about it now. Since I've promised, I have to see it through to the end."

For the following period, Gao Fei began to study the white stone he had taken from the ancient tomb.

"Thousand Transformations Stone... Its name sounds impressive, and it looks quite beautiful too."

"I wonder... if it really has a thousand transformations."

"I need to put in extra effort and clear away the Mental Power that Xuan Jizi has imbued into the stone within these two days!"

Gao Fei sat cross-legged on the carpet, hands pressing on the white stone, then channelled his True Qi into his hands. At that moment, the white stone began to tremble, as if trying to break free from Gao Fei's grasp, but it didn't succeed.

Time flew by quickly.

Without realizing it, evening had arrived.

"Phew!"

Gao Fei withdrew his hands and exhaled a breath of stale air, "One step closer to success. Xuan Jizi's Mental Power within the stone is weakening. Just a bit more effort and his Mental Power should be completely erased."

"Time to go and meet Liu Mengyao. I have to play the boyfriend again tonight." Gao Fei stood up, washed his face, then left his residence.

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The living room was bright with lights.

A large round table was set, surrounded by four people, two men and two women: Liu Mengyao's parents, Liu Mengyao and Gao Fei.

The dinner was sumptuous, with chicken, fish, duck, meat, and a steaming hot pot of soup; also, a bottle of Wuliangye was present.

"Gao Fei, feel free to eat whatever you want, drink whatever you like. Don't be polite at all, just consider this place your home," Xiao Yun said with a smile, looking more and more pleased with Gao Fei. His daughter certainly had good taste; she knew how to pick a man.

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"Yes, don't be polite." Liu Haishan also followed with a laugh, "Old folks always say, a son-in-law is half a son. Since you're my son-in-law, you're just like my half son!"

"Dad, what are you talking about?" Liu Mengyao couldn't listen anymore, "Gao Fei and I aren't married yet, how can he be your son-in-law?"

"Isn't it just a matter of time?" Liu Haishan laughed.

"Exactly." Xiao Yun nodded, "It's a new society now, there are no such strict rules... Speaking of which, I need to ask, when do you plan to get married? If you ask me, do it this year, don't put it off any longer. You're both not getting any younger, it's time to settle down..."

Gao Fei's face twitched a few times, feeling a bit overwhelmed. Liu Mengyao's parents were simply too enthusiastic, and it was going over the top.

"Gao Fei, you tell us, when do you plan to marry Mengyao?" Xiao Yun asked.

"I... I... I'll listen to Mengyao... Whenever she says!" Gao Fei was quite quick-witted, throwing the difficult question back to Liu Mengyao. Given his awkward position, he really wasn't suited to answer this question.

"I don't want to get married for now," Liu Mengyao said.

"You child." Xiao Yun was immediately displeased upon hearing this, put down her chopsticks, and began to give Liu Mengyao a lecture, "How old are you? You're almost thirty, haven't you heard the saying? 'A man at thirty is in his prime, a woman at thirty is tofu dregs!' Once you hit thirty, you'll be tofu dregs, by then, no man will want you."

"Mom! What are you saying!" Liu Mengyao was really angered, "I've grown up, I have my own thoughts, my own plans, can you please not interfere, sometimes, you're really annoying!"

"You find me annoying?" Xiao Yun's face changed instantly, "You actually find me annoying! Every day I work hard for who, isn't it for you, for this family! And you end up finding me annoying... Fine, fine, fine, I won't meddle in your affairs anymore! Not anymore!" Xiao Yun stood up and stormed off angrily.

The atmosphere at the dinner table instantly became silent.

Liu Mengyao hung her head in silence, and Liu Haishan was also frowning.

"Clack!"

Gao Fei put down his chopsticks, then looked at Liu Mengyao with a serious expression, "How could you speak like that! She is your mother, the one who raised you with her own hands, she might have nagged a bit, but does she genuinely care for you? Parents are the greatest people in this world; their love for their children is selfless. As children, we must be filial, we must never anger them!

Filial piety is the most important of virtues, even a three-year-old knows this. Go and apologize to your mother right now, hurry!"

Liu Haishan raised his head, surprised at Gao Fei's words; he hadn't expected Gao Fei to say something like that.

Liu Mengyao was simply stunned; she hadn't expected Gao Fei to scold her!

"What are you spacing out for! Go now!" Gao Fei raised the volume of his voice, "Go now!!!"

"Ah! Okay... I'm going..." Liu Mengyao reflexively stood up, then walked towards the bedroom...

"Well said!" Liu Haishan gave Gao Fei a thumbs-up, "It shows, you're also a filial child!"

"My parents are farmers," Gao Fei said, "Ever since I was sensible, I knew they had it tough, very tough, living a life faced down to the earth and backs to the sky, to provide for me and send me to school, they faced so much hardship. True, they don't have the capabilities to give me a wealthy life, but I've never blamed them. They are my parents! Their love for me is selfless.

Why am I working to earn money desperately? It's just to give them a good life! They needn't worry about money ever again!"

"You're a good son," Liu Haishan lamented, "It's really rare to see young people with such filial piety and drive like you. Come on, let's drink to that!"

"Cheers!"

The two men picked up their glasses, clinked them lightly, and then downed their drinks. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

A few minutes later.

Liu Mengyao came out of the bedroom holding her mother's hand.

"It's all right, my mom isn't angry anymore." Liu Mengyao looked at Gao Fei with a huff, she had let her guard down just now and Gao Fei had caught her off guard, which made Liu Mengyao feel embarrassed.

"It's not all Mengyao's fault, I'm also responsible," Xiao Yun said, "I shouldn't have pushed Mengyao to get married, let alone argue with her... To show my apology, I'll take a drink for myself." With that, Xiao Yun picked up her glass and drained it.

A mother's heart is always the most forgiving, never holding grudges against her children.

The mood became lively again, the four of them ate and drank, laughing and talking, and bursts of hearty laughter would arise whenever the conversation hit a joyful note.

After the meal, Gao Fei stood up to leave, and Liu Mengyao escorted him downstairs personally.

"I'm sorry, maybe my words were a bit harsh today," Gao Fei said apologetically.

"It's okay," Liu Mengyao shook her head, "You were right! Parents really have it tough, and as children, we really shouldn't make them angry."

"Glad you understand," Gao Fei nodded, "Been busy recently?"

"Pretty busy, there are a lot of cases to deal with every day," Liu Mengyao replied, "But they're all minor cases."

As they talked, the two arrived at the entrance of the community.

"Alright, you go back. Call me if you need anything." Waving at Liu Mengyao, Gao Fei then drove off.

"Sigh..."

Liu Mengyao let out a soft sigh, "Gao Fei, oh Gao Fei, the better you appear, the higher my parents' expectations for you, and when the truth comes out one day, how will my parents view me? And how will they view you? They will definitely get very angry!" Liu Mengyao suddenly had some regrets, regretting having Gao Fei pretend to be her boyfriend. Some things, once started, are hard to stop.