Joy of Life: I am Li Chengze, and I have mastered the Eight Wonders

Chapter 32 Bet
“Sincere congratulations to Minister Lin!
“In the solemn ceremony hall, the prince turned to Lin Ruofu and expressed his blessing.

You know, in the original storyline, Lin Ruofu had already retired to the countryside before Fan Xian's wedding.

However, a subtle twist of fate - due to Li Chengze's intervention, a series of chain reactions were triggered, which made Lin Xiang still stay here and witness this important moment.

"Prime Minister Lin, your presence makes today even more glorious." The prince's words revealed sincerity.

Upon hearing this, Lin Ruofu bowed slightly out of politeness, with an indescribable complex emotion in his smile.

"Thank you, Your Highness, for your kindness." There was some depth in his voice.

Seeing this, the prince smiled and explained:
"Minister Lin may have misunderstood. My congratulations are not just for Wan'er's wedding.

"There was a hint of mystery in his words," In fact, it was my second brother who miraculously cured Wan'er's illness. Isn't this something worth celebrating?"

As soon as these words came out, Lin Ruofu's face changed unpredictably, with a mixture of surprise and joy.

"Is Wan'er's illness really completely cured?
"His voice was filled with disbelief and unconcealable joy. This news was undoubtedly a godsend for him, and his heart was filled with infinite gratitude and relief.

Then, Lin Ruofu's gaze involuntarily turned to Fan Xian, his eyes full of inquiry and expectation.

Fan Xian naturally felt this gaze, and he nodded slightly. That silent action was the most resolute response to Lin Ruofu.

As a talented person who is not only skilled in martial arts but also has profound attainments in medicine, Fan Xian's affirmation is undoubtedly the most powerful proof.

Lin Ruofu's heart was suddenly filled with indescribable joy and relief.

Li Chengze, who was standing aside, observed the prince's actions calmly with his keen insight, and he knew exactly what he was thinking at the moment.

At this time full of uncertainties, everyone has their own secrets and plans in their hearts.

Haha!! Interesting!
……

The wedding was still going on, and there was nothing special about it! After the ceremony was over, the noise died down, and the people who came to praise the wedding left one after another!
"Second brother, I'll go back with you? You don't even bring a guard with you when you go out!"

The eldest prince came out and spoke to Li Chengze, expressing his concern!
"Thank you, big brother. It's enough to have Miss Ye protecting me!" Li Chengze pointed at Ye Ling'er next to him and declined politely!
"Oh, in that case, I won't bother you anymore!"

With a knowing smile, and a teasing smile, the eldest prince let out a long "oh" and then turned and left, clean and neat!
"Let's go, I'll take you back home!" After watching the eldest prince leave, Ye Ling'er said!
"Not urgent!"

However, Li Chengyang shook his head, and then found a table and chair in a shop not far from the Fan Mansion, sat down, and asked the shopkeeper to bring a pot of tea!
"You, why don't you leave? What's your purpose in guarding the gate of Fan Mansion?

"After Ye Ling'er sat down, she couldn't help but ask curiously, with a hint of confusion in her tone.

Indeed, the wedding had ended successfully. Although there was a custom of eavesdropping on happy news, it was mostly a hobby among relatives and friends. It was indeed a bit unreasonable for him to wait in the shop outside.

"I'm waiting," Li Chengze said with a smile on his face, "waiting for Fan Xian to come find me."

"This is ridiculous!" Ye Ling'er retorted without hesitation.
"Fan Xian and Wan'er are finally married today. This should be their happiest time. How could they abandon their bride to come to you?"

"Oh? Are you so sure?" Li Chengze was not in a hurry to explain, but suggested in a relaxed manner,

"Miss Ye, how about we make a bet? Gold and silver are boring, so let's make something special."

"What are you betting on?" Ye Ling'er hesitated for a moment, but her curiosity was still aroused. "If I win," Li Chengze's eyes flashed with cunning, "please allow me to... kiss you lightly, how about that?"

As soon as these words came out, Ye Ling'er's face instantly turned red. Even a generous heroine like her,

Faced with such a sudden confession-style bet, he was somewhat at a loss. "You...how can you be so frivolous!"

"What's the matter, Miss Ye, do you think you will lose, so you dare not accept the challenge?" Li Chengze asked back with a smile, seeming to enjoy the feeling of teasing her.

Ye Linger bit her lip, finally mustered up the courage, and asked in a thin voice: "So, what if you lose?"

"Haha, do you even need to ask?" Li Chengze smiled even more brightly, "Of course it's the other way around. I'm giving you the same opportunity."

“You…are so shameless!
"Ye Ling'er raised her head suddenly, with shyness and anger in her eyes, but the corners of her mouth could not help but slightly rise. This unexpected bet seemed to have caused a subtle change in the relationship between the two.

"Haha, in that case, if you win, I will give you a chance when you are in trouble, how about it?
"Li Chengze couldn't help laughing when he saw this. He knew very well the subtleties of talking to women. It was necessary to be humorous but not frivolous.

"When dealing with women, you need to have a balance between relaxation and tension. Being too reserved will make it difficult to get close to them, while excessive joking may be seen as frivolous.

It is this alternation of being serious and humorous that can quickly narrow the distance between each other, just as a diet needs a combination of meat and vegetables to nourish the body and mind.

"Li Chengze thought to himself, and his words revealed a unique insight into interpersonal communication.

"Second Prince," Ye Ling'er's expression became serious when the Shuangquan Hands were mentioned, "Can you really save me once when I'm in danger?"

"That's true. The effect is significant." Li Chengze answered affirmatively, with a hint of confidence in his eyes.

"Then why did you display this thing so generously in front of so many guests today?" Ye Ling'er asked relentlessly.

"This matter involves many considerations and it is difficult to sum it up in one sentence." Li Chengze shook his head slightly, with a hint of mystery in his tone.

"So, I can't know?" There was a hint of loss in Ye Ling'er's voice.

"How about this, if you win the bet, I'll add one more thing. I can reveal my true intention to you, how about that?" Li Chengze suggested, with a playful smile on his face.

"Deal!" Ye Ling'er agreed without hesitation. Li Chengze was quite surprised by her decisiveness.

Li Chengze had never expected Ye Ling'er's reaction to be so direct and profound. This unexpected action caused ripples in his heart.

Ye Ling'er's cheeks were slightly red, but she did not retreat. Her eyes were firm and bright, as if she had interpreted her inner feelings with her actions. In the face of such openness, any concealment seemed redundant.

Just as the atmosphere was getting better, Li Chengze gently took Ye Ling'er's hand and slowly leaned forward. The distance between the two people was silently shortened, and an indescribable subtlety filled the air.

Ye Ling'er could feel her rapid breathing and pounding heart, but she chose to face it bravely, staring at Li Chengze with her shining eyes.

However, at this moment, a burst of untimely footsteps broke the silence, and Fan Xian's appearance made the scene instantly awkward.

"Your Highness, you haven't left yet?" Fan Xian's words interrupted what was about to happen.

Li Chengze couldn't help but smile bitterly and muttered to himself: "Can't you come a little later?
Even if it’s just a minute, or half a minute…” This sudden interruption made him feel helpless and regretful.

(End of this chapter)