Chapter 210: Xiang Youyou Returns

Since there were no issues with the blueprints, the Liu Family naturally adopted them. Shao Meiyun even smiled and said, "Having an expert is so convenient. In the future, whenever there's construction-related matters, we don't need to look for anyone else, just come to you for the blueprints."

Li Nianlong smiled, "Now the most important thing is to restore transportation. This requires hiring a large number of construction and transport machinery, as well as a lot of laborers. Has your cousin planned everything?"

"Don't worry!" Shao Meiyun smiled faintly, "Our Liu family has plenty of experts. We'll leave these tasks to them. Cousin just needs to grasp the overall direction."

"Preventing corruption is the most important," Li Nianlong remarked.

Shao Meiyun narrowed her eyes and smiled, "Corruption is unavoidable after all. With no gods watching from above, as long as they don't go too far, let them be!"

Rubbing his temples, Li Nianlong thought, 'Indeed, without gods watching, relying solely on moral constraints is unreliable. Humans are a species that ultimately craves material enjoyment. With low-risk opportunities to make money right in front of them, who could resist?'

But...

Who said there were no gods to oversee?

"Just a moment," Li Nianlong left Shao Meiyun's room and returned shortly with a large porcelain bottle.

"What's this?" Shao Meiyun looked at the huge bottle, the size of a five-pound wine jar, blinking in curiosity.

"Conscience pills," Li Nianlong placed the bottle heavily on the table in front of Shao Meiyun, "There are a thousand pills inside. Taking them will make your conscience burst. Anyone who has a conscience wouldn't dare to commit corruption!"

"Are there really such pills?" Shao Meiyun was surprised, looking at Li Nianlong, "Menglong, I'm beginning to find you more and more mysterious. Where did you learn about these remedies?"

"Never mind where I learned them," Li Nianlong replied, "Give one pill to each of those in charge. These pills have an effect for only a year, so remember to ask me for new ones after that."

Shao Meiyun narrowed her eyes with a smile, "Alright, but these pills are not like the Youth-Preserving Pills, right? Each person can only take three?"

"You got it right," Li Nianlong said lightly, "But three years should be enough time for the Liu family to finish what needs to be done. The rest will depend on your leadership skills, cousin."

"You really know how to manage your cousin," Shao Meiyun chuckled lightly, picking up the large medicine bottle, "It's quite heavy. And I have to say, the artwork on this bottle is quite beautiful. Who painted it?"

"Someone named Dream," dropping this statement, Li Nianlong turned and left.

"Dream?" Shao Meiyun furrowed her eyebrows slightly, "Who would use that pseudonym?"

Little did she know, "Dream" was the system's name.

Today was the sixteenth day of the first lunar month, and Xiang Youyou would return this afternoon. Shortly after noon, Li Ying had been urging Li Nianlong to go pick her up.

Just three days after their three-day appointment, Xiang Youyou reappeared before Li Nianlong. In front of Li Ying, Li Nianlong expressed his decision to marry Xiang Youyou and also confessed about his decision to let Nalan Ruyue accompany him regardless of status.

This news pleased Li Ying very much. Xiang Youyou was perfect for Li Nianlong in terms of appearance, character, and family background. Moreover, she was at a suitable age for marriage. The only concern was that Xiang Youyou wasn't someone who would take care of the household, but with Nalan Ruyue as a hidden helper, the problem was solved.

Both girls were beauties comparable to celestial beings, complementing each other—one inside and one outside. Nalan Ruyue's willingness to accompany Li Nianlong regardless of status was invaluable. Xiang Youyou, from a prominent family background, would surely understand.

Today, the prospective daughter-in-law was returning, and Li Ying was eager to have her son fetch her back soon, so the newlyweds could strengthen their relationship.

Helpless, Li Nianlong had to drive to the airport. Not long after, he saw Xiang Youyou dragging her suitcase at the airport.

"Youyou, over here!" Li Nianlong was the first to spot her, waving his hand.

Seeing Li Nianlong, Xiang Youyou smiled and hastened her steps. "Big brother, why did you come?"

"If you're returning to Tianfu, of course, big brother has to come and pick you up," Li Nianlong smiled faintly, took Xiang Youyou's suitcase, and said, "Let's go! The Martial Arts Conference is less than a month away. During this time, don't go back to your apartment; stay at the Liu Mansion."

Xiang Youyou nodded. "Okay!"

Li Nianlong smiled and asked, "Did your cousin mention anything?"

"Huh?" Xiang Youyou was puzzled.

"What's wrong?" Li Nianlong frowned. "Didn't you say she would introduce me to your elder cousin? You didn't forget, did you?"

"How could I forget? Haha..." Why did she laugh so nervously?

Li Nianlong frowned. "You really didn't mention it?"

"I did, I did," Xiang Youyou hurriedly said, "I told her all sorts of good things about you on my first day back. She said as long as you can win the position of Chief in the Martial Arts Conference, she agrees to marry you."

"Oh?" Li Nianlong nodded and asked, "Did you bring her photo?"

"Um... it's on my phone. Let me find it." Xiang Youyou searched through her phone and quickly found a photo, handing it to him. "Here, this is the one I told you about."

Li Nianlong took a look and suddenly froze. "This person..."

"Isn't she beautiful?" Xiang Youyou smiled triumphantly, "Doesn't she match up with big brother?"

"No, I mean, I think I've seen this person somewhere," Li Nianlong furrowed his brows, pondered for a moment, and finally remembered. Wasn't this the policewoman who surrounded the factory with her team late at night after he dealt with those bio-humans?

Turning to look at Xiang Youyou, he asked, "Youyou, is your cousin a policewoman?"

"How did you know!?" Xiang Youyou was startled. She had never mentioned being an Interpol officer to anyone. How did Li Nianlong find out?

Li Nianlong nodded. "So I was right. A few months ago, I had a brief encounter with your cousin."

"Really?" Xiang Youyou furrowed her brows. Why didn't she remember?

"Yeah," Li Nianlong glanced at the photo again, seeing more of Xiang Youyou's life photos. However...

"It seems like you and your cousin get along well," Li Nianlong smiled and said.

"How did big brother know?" Xiang Youyou was surprised. "Did I ever tell you about our relationship?"

"Because you both wear the same clothes," Li Nianlong browsed through the photos, smiling, "You've worn these clothes before, but I didn't expect her to wear them too. You even have similar figures. If you covered your faces, I would have thought it was you!"

"Ahaha... of course, we get along well! We grew up wearing the same dress." Xiang Youyou wiped her forehead nervously. She had been careless and forgot to delete those photos.

Seeing Xiang Youyou nervous, Li Nianlong smirked, handing her back the phone. "But your cousin is indeed beautiful. I really like her."

"That's for sure," Xiang Youyou quickly put away her phone, coughed lightly, and said, "Big brother, how did you meet my cousin back then? She never mentioned you to me!"

Of course, at that time, he was on a secret mission. If she could see him, it would be strange.

"A few months ago, right? I took a distant look at your cousin, wearing a police uniform, looking heroic and striking. I have a good memory, so I remembered her at once and haven't forgotten her until now." Li Nianlong recalled with a touch of nostalgia.

Xiang Youyou was delighted to hear this. "So big brother fell in love at first sight!"

"If you say so," Li Nianlong smiled faintly, "But at that time, I wasn't thinking about romantic matters, so I didn't go over to say hello. Thinking about it now, it's quite a pity. I didn't expect her to be your cousin. It seems like fate."

Li Nianlong's words made Xiang Youyou feel joyous. "It's indeed fate. But big brother must perform well at the Martial Arts Conference. Otherwise, even the best match could be ruined."

"Don't worry! You know my strength," Li Nianlong smiled faintly, then asked, "When your cousin came to Tianfu, did she have a mission?"

"Yes," Xiang Youyou nodded. "My cousin is an Interpol officer. At that time, there were many foreigners in Tianfu causing trouble, so she came to check the situation. Later, those foreigners left inexplicably, and so did my cousin."

"I see," Li Nianlong nodded, but

 he was somewhat puzzled. Why did the foreigners leave, but she stayed?

"Youyou..." Li Nianlong looked at her. "You're here all alone. Why did you become a sports teacher?"

"Well..." Xiang Youyou scratched her head. "Actually, I came here to cooperate with my cousin's operation and find something to do. But after working as a sports teacher for a while, I found that I love this job. So even after my cousin left, I decided to stay. When I said I wanted to be a sports teacher for a lifetime before, I wasn't just saying it casually. I really want to be a sports teacher for a lifetime."

Li Nianlong nodded. "I see. But although being a sports teacher is an easy job, the salary is quite low... Well, as an Xiang family girl, you shouldn't mind this little money. Money can't buy happiness. As long as you're happy."

"That's what I think," Xiang Youyou smiled lightly, taking the initiative to link arms with Li Nianlong. "Besides, with big brother in Tianfu, I don't have to worry even if I don't go home."

"You can rest assured. With big brother here, I guarantee your safety," Li Nianlong smiled.

"That's good," Xiang Youyou smiled lightly, then fell silent for a moment. "Big brother, if you really marry my cousin and I disappear, will you miss me?"

"What nonsense are you talking about?" Li Nianlong gave her a sideways glance. "Let yourself read fewer romance novels. Now you're addicted, aren't you?"

"Annoying!" Xiang Youyou pinched Li Nianlong's waist. "I'll make you addicted, and I'll make you incurable. I'll pinch you to death!"

"Oh no! I'm really going crazy. Help! I need a psychiatric hospital!"

"I'll send you to a psychiatric hospital. Don't run!"