Li Minxi was clearly not in the right state of mind tonight, perhaps due to the pregnancy or the threat to her position as the empress of the Eastern Palace.
Back in their home country, Li Minxi was Guo Xuyang’s only legal wife.
At that time, although Li Minxi detested Guo Xuyang’s philandering, she could still tolerate it.
Now that Guo Xuyang had married these people abroad, Li Minxi found it difficult to adjust, leading her to target Guo Xuyang in her words.
"I understand, Mom." Guo Xuyang, able to empathize with his mother's good intentions, could only agree. "Shall we head back then?"
"Has everyone eaten enough? If so, let's go home and rest. We've all been exhausted these past few days," Wu Shangqing said, standing up.
"Why don't you go and comfort Xiao Xi? The girl is clearly not herself today," she whispered as she passed by Guo Xuyang.
"I understand, Mom. Drive carefully on your way."
"No need to ask. There are so many people here. You can take Xiao Xi back with you later."
"Alright, Mom."
After everyone had left, Guo Xuyang finally pulled Li Minxi into his car.
"What's wrong today? Were so many people trying to embarrass me on purpose?"
"Who tried to embarrass you? I was just speaking the truth.
Guo Xuyang, I could indulge you before.
I know you have a high libido, and for you, I even brought these people under my banner closer to you.
If you're still not satisfied, then I have nothing more to say."
"You know, some things are beyond my refusal."
"Don't make excuses. Count them yourself, how many people have you registered with?
I told you before, you need to take care of your body yourself.
I've been very restrained; how long has it been since we were together?
What are we supposed to do?"
Li Minxi was right. She always made excuses to keep her distance from him.
As a normal woman, she had her own needs.
But she also knew that Guo Xuyang’s body was not made of iron.
She couldn't tolerate Guo Xuyang's promiscuity.
If he couldn't satisfy those at home and still ran around outside, Li Minxi was naturally unhappy.
"But you shouldn't have embarrassed me in front of so many people."
"I didn't embarrass you; I was speaking the truth.
Moreover, none of the people here today are outsiders.
Those few are your close friends, and their women either have relationships with you or with the sisters among us.
I considered today a family meeting, and I was speaking on behalf of your wife, not just expressing my own opinion.
You think I'm the only one with opinions? Many have them."
"Then why didn't they say anything? Why did they let you come out and say it?"
"I believe I can still talk to you. If you don't listen to me, you certainly won't listen to them."
"I can promise you that I won't bring women home anymore, but you also need to be mindful and not confront me whenever you feel like it."
"Guo Xuyang, I'm not confronting you. I'm serious, don't think I'm joking."
"Alright, I know you're serious. You're doing this because you care about me.
If you didn't care about me, you wouldn't be telling me this," Guo Xuyang coaxed.
"It's good that you know. I know what I said wasn't pleasant, but I had to say it.
If you weren't the person I love, I wouldn't care about your messy affairs."
"I know you're doing this for my own good. I'll be careful from now on, okay? Let's go back."
"I'm not going back with you. I'll stay with Mom and Dad."
"I've already admitted I was wrong and won't do it again. Aren't you coming back with me?"
"Forget it. There are still many people waiting for your favors today. I won't join the crowd."
"Really not going?"
"No. I'll come find you after I've had the baby, and you'd better satisfy me then."
"Fine, I'll abstain in advance and guarantee you'll be satisfied."
"Hmph. Take me to Mom's place.
I know the old lady spoke to you before she left. I'll have to placate her when I get back.
She'll probably be upset that her precious son was embarrassed today."
"Our mom isn't that petty."
"Our mom isn't that generous either. I don't want to have no one to help look after the child after it's born."
"Alright, I'll take you back now."
When arguments are aired and resolved, they can still be a good couple.
This is much better than those who don't speak their minds but secretly cheat and seek revenge.
Between people, especially between a couple, many things are nothing once they're spoken aloud.
Why did couples in the past stay together despite arguments and fights, while many today file for divorce without so much as a word?
Indeed, there are more choices now, but is that really good?
Meeting each other is a form of fate. As the old saying goes:
"It takes a hundred years to share a boat ride, and a thousand years to share a pillow."
Becoming husband and wife is a fate cultivated over a thousand years.
Why can't they show a little more tolerance and get a divorce at the slightest issue?
Is divorce really that good?
Guo Xuyang, of course, had no such worries. He never lacked women in his life.
This time, he specifically asked Yu'er and Ye Zi to accompany him.
This was because they were more aware of Guo Xuyang's situation, knew about his abilities, and could cooperate with him.
Tong Xin was a bit unhappy and went to Guo Xuyang's room that night.
"Yang Zi, can you take me with you tomorrow?"
"You know, Brother Liang will be taking me to the base tomorrow.
I don't know how long it will take for me to return this time. You won't be able to help much.
Why don't you wait at home and rendezvous with Dahai to help President Jiang?"
"You and I are practically one person now. I have all your abilities, I'm just not proficient in using them."
"Replication isn't your own ability. You should take this time at home to experience it well, and I'll take you next time we go out, alright?"
"How can you go out for so long without any women by your side?"
"Ye Zi and Yu'er are going with me. They can assist me."
"I know they aren't from our side. Shouldn't I be the one to attend to you?"
"I don't want anyone else to hear this.
Some secrets are best kept to yourself. If not, don't blame me for being ruthless."
Guo Xuyang's words startled Tong Xin.
She truly hadn't expected Guo Xuyang to say that.
She had no intention of prying into Guo Xuyang's privacy.
However, her peculiar ability had this perverse capacity to directly replicate all of Guo Xuyang's abilities, giving her a certain understanding of his situation.
Of course, what she understood was only what Guo Xuyang allowed her to understand.
There were many more private matters that Guo Xuyang would certainly not reveal to her entirely.
If that were the case, Guo Xuyang would have long since made her disappear.
"You scared me. I'll be careful. Let me attend to you today," Tong Xin said, taking off her jacket.
Her ample bosom sprang forth immediately.
"Vixen!" Guo Xuyang cursed, but his hand reached out uncontrollably.
Within a few minutes, unspeakable sounds filled the room.
Despite her youthful appearance and voluptuous figure, Tong Xin couldn't withstand Guo Xuyang's onslaught and quickly surrendered, collapsing into unconsciousness.
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