After a full fifty minutes, Liu Sanming and Zhao Xue finally emerged from the public restroom.
Liu Sanming looked a bit embarrassed.
In contrast, Zhao Xue appeared rather delighted, her tongue occasionally gliding over her pink lips.
Only then did the two manage to enter the hospital.
In the ward, Cousin Zhang Meng lay on the bed in the intensive care unit, various tubes attached to him, looking quite pitiful.
Liu Sanming couldn't help but feel even more guilty upon seeing this.
He grasped Zhang Meng's wrist, wanting to help, but realized his white aura couldn't merge in.
This made his heart tighten!
He recalled a line from the Joyful Divine Skill manual, "If Yama guards the gate, only those of the sixth level can resurrect the dead."
Yet Liu Sanming's current skill was only at the second level, far from reaching the sixth level's ability to resurrect the dead.
He could only give up, disappointed.
The next moment, Liu Sanming noticed Zhao Xue didn't seem too upset, looking at Liu Meng with an unusually calm expression.
After the fifteen-minute visitation ended, the nurse escorted the two of them out.
Once outside, before Liu Sanming could ask, Zhao Xue explained the reason.
It turned out that after marriage, Liu Meng not only was physically unwell and unable to consummate but also loved to hang out with his disreputable friends frivolously.
Gambling and clubbing became routine.
Zhao Xue's occasional persuasion led to beatings and scolding, which gradually eroded the couple's relationship.
"Sister-in-law, the costs here are very high, continuing like this isn't a solution."
Liu Sanming was also concerned.
"Yes, once his condition stabilizes, we'll bring him home to take care of him first."
Zhao Xue sighed.
Then the two left the hospital and went to the nearby Feifan Great World.
The place was bustling with people, and various products were abundant.
Liu Sanming, having never seen such a large mall, couldn't help but be excited, while Zhao Xue, worried he would get lost, simply took his hand.
The two strolled through the mall hand in hand, like a couple.
Though Liu Sanming's attire was plain, he stood at 1.78 meters, with a fit and balanced build, long legs, broad shoulders, and a resolute face, making him quite appealing.
Zhao Xue picked two decent but inexpensive outfits for him, enhancing his attractiveness once he wore them.
Additionally, they also bought essential items like toothbrush holders, toothbrushes, and bedding.
However, Liu Sanming insisted on paying himself, not letting Zhao Xue spend her money.
He had sold his family's dilapidated old house when he came to the city.
With fifty thousand yuan on hand, he wasn't exactly strapped for cash.
After shopping there, Zhao Xue took Liu Sanming to a phone store to buy a reasonably priced Honor phone.
This way, contacting each other would be more convenient.
Liu Sanming, having never used one before, quickly got familiar with it after a brief lesson from Zhao Xue.
He added Zhao Jinxi's number and also saved Zhao Xue's number.
After meeting the two sisters, Liu Sanming's life had become quite colorful.
The phone rang; it was Zhao Jinxi calling.
"Brother Sanming, my sister said you bought a phone? Call me whenever you're free, I'm job hunting outside now."
Zhao Jinxi said with a smile.
"Alright, you take care, call me if you need anything."
Liu Sanming replied.
Seeing the two's intimate relationship, Zhao Xue couldn't help but feel a twinge of jealousy.
Could it be that her younger sister also fell for Liu Sanming?
How could this guy be so charming?
Was it because of his size that his male hormones were strong, magically attracting women?
Zhao Xue remembered reading about this in a scientific magazine.
Naturally, she didn't delve too deeply into it.
Then the two took the bus home.
Once home, Zhao Xue, feeling a bit tired, took a shower and returned to the master bedroom to rest.
She had work in the afternoon and wasn't exactly free.
Liu Sanming wanted to take out the remaining forty thousand yuan to ease Zhao Xue's financial burden.
But Zhao Xue refused to accept it, telling him to keep it for himself, as there were many places in the city where money could be spent.
She also said that after a few days of adjustment, she'd take him to find a job.
The house had three rooms: Zhao Xue's master bedroom, Zhao Jinxi's second bedroom, and Liu Sanming had to stay in the study.
Fortunately, there was a sturdier folding bed inside, which was quite comfortable, far better than the earthen bunk in the village.
While lying down, he practiced transporting Joyful Primordial Yang Qi, and unknowingly entered a state of deep tranquility akin to a deep sleep.
After he didn't know how long, Liu Sanming felt a tickle in his nose, wanting to sneeze, and opened his eyes to find himself startled.
It turned out Zhao Jinxi was using her hair to tickle his nostrils.
"Little sister, you're back?"
Liu Sanming quickly got up.
Realizing he was pitching a tent, he couldn't help but blush with a smile.
Though his martial skill had improved, this still remained beyond his control, often leading to awkward situations.
Zhao Jinxi laughed, "My sister went out to work, won't be back tonight, and has to stay at the hospital overnight for my brother-in-law. Now it's just the two of us here."
"Uh… you're not going out this afternoon?"
Liu Sanming asked.
Seeing Zhao Jinxi's fair legs exposed under her loungewear, he couldn't help but let his mind wander.
Such youthful beauty, who could blame him for having thoughts?
"No, I'll stay home and keep you company. Are you happy?"
Zhao Jinxi leaned over, her frangrance filling Liu Sanming's nose.
Liu Sanming chuckled, "Of course I'm happy. Have you had lunch yet? I'm pretty good at cooking."
"Great! I'll finally get to try Brother Sanming's cooking today."
Zhao Jinxi laughed.
They went to the kitchen together, and Liu Sanming checked the ingredients first.
A few minutes later, he began washing the vegetables and rinsing the rice, though he couldn't cook any fancy dishes, his home-cooked meals were quite good.
Half an hour later, Liu Sanming prepared three dishes.
Zhao Jinxi picked up some with her chopsticks, tasted it, and smiled, "Brother Sanming, your cooking is indeed better than my sister's! Haha!"
"Glad you like it, I'll be responsible for cooking from now on."
Liu Sanming breathed a sigh of relief.
He feared city college students had picky tastes, but it seemed he had worried for nothing.
After the meal, Zhao Jinxi insisted on washing the dishes.
Feeling bored, Liu Sanming went to the living room to watch TV.
When Zhao Jinxi finished, she suddenly smiled and looked at him, "Brother Sanming, what's so good about TV? Want to come to my room and watch on the computer?"
These words made Liu Sanming's heart race.
Even though he had released his passion last night and this morning, the Joyful Divine Skill was too powerful.
The more women he conquered, the stronger he became.
"My sister-in-law's not home, let's not mess around."
Liu Sanming feigned to refuse.
Zhao Jinxi pouted unhappily upon hearing this.
"Hmph, don't think I don't know what you and my sister did in the small shed last night… I'm also a woman, why can't I?"
"Ah? Were you there last night?"
Liu Sanming was taken aback.
"I went to bring you two umbrellas, but ended up witnessing that scene, Brother Sanming, I want…"
Zhao Jinxi said as she sat on Liu Sanming's lap, her tender arms wrapping around his neck.
Before Liu Sanming could react, she kissed him, her nimble tongue prying open his teeth, slipping inside…