Chapter 190: Surrounded by Beauties

"I'm so full!" After lunch, Li Nianlong led the group of girls to the backyard of the Liu Mansion, not far from Li Nianlong's room. This was the room he prepared for the old lady and the Yue sisters. There were two spacious rooms in the wing, very clean and tidy. After the servants brought some desserts, Yuexi was lying on the bed, holding her round belly, "Oh my god! I'm going to burst."

"Who asked you to eat so much?" The old lady laughed and scolded, "Look at Changchang, she's not like you."

"Hmm?" Yuechang was nibbling on two pastries, smiling softly, "That's right! Eating too much means no room for dessert after the meal."

"..."

Li Nianlong looked at them with a smile, "Can't you be more normal? Even if the food is delicious, there's no need to overeat like this!"

"Why not?" Yuexi hummed softly like a little pig, "It's like eating plain buns and pickles from childhood to adulthood, suddenly encountering a table of French cuisine. It would be a waste not to eat more."

"Is it that exaggerated?" Li Nianlong chuckled.

"Of course." Yuexi, lying uncomfortably on the bed, struggled to get up and wandered around the room, "By the way, big brother, when did you learn to cook? And you cook so well. Why didn't you show off earlier?"

Li Nianlong shrugged, "I actually learned to cook not long ago, it was after I moved into the Liu Mansion, taught by Ruyue."

"Impossible, right?" Yuexi looked incredulous, "It's only been a few months? I don't believe it!"

Li Nianlong shrugged again, "You can ask Ruyue or anyone else, I learned it here."

"Is it true?" Yuexi turned to look at Nalan Ruyue.

Nalan Ruyue nodded gently and gestured with her hands: Brother really learned recently. He's a genius, he can make exactly the same dish just by watching once, and he can even innovate. The same dish, but he can make unbelievably delicious variations.

"Is there such a thing?" During this time, the Yue sisters had also been diligently learning sign language. Seeing Nalan Ruyue's gestures, Yuexi was suddenly amazed. The old lady chuckled, "Nianlong is indeed 'multitalented'. Your 'talents' are unprecedented, old woman has never seen anything like it."

The Yue sisters understood what the old lady meant by 'talents', Sun Siyu seemed to understand vaguely, and Nalan Ruyue didn't understand at all. She smiled faintly and gestured with her hands: Brother is really talented in many ways. Many things seem difficult, but he can do them easily. I have never seen anyone more talented than brother.

"Don't praise me too much, I'll get proud." Li Nianlong smiled and turned to look at Xiang Youyou, "Youyou, you're leaving tomorrow, right?"

Xiang Youyou nodded, "Big brother, do you have any instructions?"

"Nothing much, just give my regards to your parents." Li Nianlong smiled faintly, "It's Chinese New Year, wish them a happy new year."

Xiang Youyou nodded with a smile, "Thank you, big brother, I will convey it."

Turning to look at the Yue sisters, Li Nianlong smiled faintly, "I didn't expect big brother to have these two little sisters. They seem quite formidable."

"Oh?" Li Nianlong and the Yue sisters' gaze focused on Xiang Youyou, "How do you know?"

"The Hegemon's Art is very sensitive to Qi." Xiang Youyou looked at the Yue sisters, "I can feel the dangerous Qi emanating from both of you. This Qi makes me feel a lot of pressure, I'm afraid I'm not your match."

Hearing this, Yuexi chuckled, "I didn't expect you to be quite discerning. You're not bad either. At least you can make us feel considerable pressure. If we really fight, even if we might win, we'll also pay some price."

These words seemed fine to Yuexi, but Xiang Youyou felt a sense of defeat. Because the Yue sisters were four years younger than her, yet much stronger. This made her doubt the invincibility of the Hegemon's Art: Could it be... the Hegemon's Art isn't unbeatable?

Feeling Xiang Youyou's change in expression, Li Nianlong smiled faintly, "Youyou, you don't need to compare yourself to them. Their situation is different from yours, it can't be measured by common sense. If you take it seriously, you'll lose."

"Different?" Xiang Youyou looked at the Yue sisters, seeming to have discovered something. There was a flash of light in her eyes. They... seemed to have no aura of martial artists.

"I see." Xiang Youyou breathed a sigh of relief. "I understand."

"Don't think too much, we're all family," Li Nianlong said.

"Don't worry, big brother, I won't overthink it." Xiang Youyou smiled faintly. "I just didn't expect big brother to have such sisters."

"I'm surprised too." Li Nianlong smiled faintly. "It feels like destiny."

Upon hearing the word 'destiny,' the Yue sisters glanced at the old lady. The old lady chuckled softly. "Yes! Fate brings people from afar together. Since we can sit together, it's fate. Even though we can't see or touch fate, no one can deny its existence."

Li Nianlong smiled faintly. "As Master said, I'm grateful to know each one of you here. Each of you is a precious treasure in my life."

Yuexi chuckled. "Yes! Big brother is also an irreplaceable treasure in my life."

Yuechang smiled softly. "Same here!"

Nalan Ruyue gestured with her hands: Me too.

Xiang Youyou laughed. "In my twenty years of life, becoming brothers and sisters with big brother might be the best decision I've ever made. Big brother is surely a treasure in my life."

"Tsk! Just so-so!" Sun Siyu teased.

Li Nianlong smiled faintly. "It's rare that my treasures are here. I'll spend these days accompanying you all around."

"Great! Great!" Yuexi nodded repeatedly. "Last time wasn't satisfying enough. We must have a good time this time."

Yuechang smiled softly. "I really want to bathe in hot springs!"

"Hot springs? No problem." Li Nianlong said, "The Liu Mansion has a hot spring, only the leaders of the Liu family are qualified to soak in it. Since Changchang wants to soak, let Ruyue take you all there."

"Really?" Yuechang's eyes lit up. "The Liu Mansion has a hot spring?"

"Yes." Sun Siyu said, "I've been soaking for many days already. Master, two elder sisters, I'll take you there."

The old lady chuckled. "That's good. This old lady hasn't soaked in a hot spring for many years. My body is tired, it's a good time to relax."

"Then let's go together!" Yuexi chuckled. "Big brother, do you want to join us?"

Li Nianlong smiled. "Forget it! I'm a man, I won't join you ladies. I just finished lunch, I want to take a walk."

"Then we'll go." Yuexi took Nalan Ruyue's hand. "Ruyue, let's go together."

Several girls, along with the old lady, went to soak in the hot spring. Li Nianlong looked at Xiang Youyou. "You're not going?"

"Forget it." Xiang Youyou shook her head. "I always feel a bit distant from them. Since big brother wants to take a walk, I'll accompany you."

Li Nianlong nodded. "Alright, let's go for a stroll outside the mansion."

"Okay."

The two of them left the Liu Mansion and wandered around the Liu family castle. At this time, one-quarter of the castle's construction had been completed. It would be finished in another month and a half, just in time for the Martial Arts Tournament.

Watching the bustling scene in the castle, Xiang Youyou smiled faintly. "Although I've seen it many times, there's always a little change every time. It's a strange feeling."

"A skyscraper rises from the ground, bit by bit." Li Nianlong said softly. "Youyou, you seem a bit down today. Did something happen?"

"Nothing." Xiang Youyou shook her head. "It's just that I'm going home soon, feeling a bit reluctant to leave big brother."

"Hehe..." Li Nianlong chuckled. "Don't be sentimental. It's just a separation of a dozen days. We'll still see each other. If you really miss me, just call. Don't we have Penguin video? It's easy to meet."

"True." Xiang Youyou felt a little better and chuckled softly. "Big brother, these days you've just been playing with us. It's Mr. Liu and Mei Yun who are busy. Being the master of this house seems too easy for you!"

"Ease is necessary. If it's not easy, I would have quit long ago." Li Nianlong smiled faintly. "When Grandfather and cousin asked me to take over the Liu Mansion, my condition was to be a symbolic master. I don't handle the specific affairs of the Liu Mansion at all. It's all managed by Grandfather and cousin. If they can't handle it, they'll find a suitable successor to inherit the position of Liu family master. I just step back and enjoy my carefree days."

Xiang Youyou looked at Li Nianlong. "Big brother, you're a man. How come you have no ambition at all?"

"Who says men must have ambition?" Li Nianlong smiled faintly. "I just want to live a peaceful life with my family. Although prestigious families seem glorious, there are many endless social engagements, unshakable face and friendships. Just thinking about those days is scary. I can't stand it."

Xiang Youyou smoothed her hair. "But big brother, you're so strong. Don't you think it's a waste of talent?"

"Talent is something everyone has, but who can guarantee they'll be put to use? Just like many college graduates who can't find satisfactory jobs after graduation. Can you say they lack talent? It's just because of the intense competition and lack of a platform to showcase their talents. Their talents are wasted. Who will they complain to?" Li Nianlong shook his head. "I've been a playboy since I was young. Even now, I'm still a playboy. If I don't lead a gang of evil slaves and dogs to harm people, I'm already making a contribution to society. Don't I deserve to have some peaceful days? Can't people let me live?"

Xiang Youyou chuckled softly. "Big brother, only you think this way. Your words would infuriate a lot of people."

"Let them be angry, who cares." Li Nianlong said disdainfully. "If it weren't for the Liu family's crisis, I wouldn't have stepped forward. For the Liu family, I've done all I can." Li Nianlong looked at Xiang Youyou. "Youyou, if one day I'm no longer the master of the Liu family, you don't have to acknowledge me as your big brother. Do whatever you want. I won't blame you."