No,” Grandpa self-questioned and answered, completely immersed in his own spiritual world, profoundly saying, “So I still want to say, Xiao Hei, you’re really not that great.”
Dugu Ming looked at Mei Kaiye’s awkward expression and coughed. His cough successfully diverted Grandpa’s attention—
“When I was young, I was handsome, suave, elegant, and charming. Wherever I went, beauties would be captivated by me. Unlike you? Hmph, not a bit of my former demeanor! You’re so foolish, quickly show me some determination! Get it done, don’t embarrass me. There’s one hour left, you can start with some foreplay, add some romance, haha! Grandpa’s thinking ahead! Haha, haha—cough, cough, cough!”
“Master, please take it easy!” The maid hurried over.
The two remaining in the room, with all windows sealed, felt somewhat gloomy, quiet enough to hear each other’s light breathing. Dugu Ming’s expression was slightly unnatural, subtly shifting his steps away from Mei Kaiye.
The candlelight was lit, making the room less cold.
Until the drug’s effects wore off, Dugu Ming finally let out a sigh and released his arms around Mei Kaiye. He lowered his clear eyes, hiding something.
Grandpa Dugu came to see his great achievement and, seeing they had made no progress, couldn’t help but roll his eyes at Dugu Ming.
“Little Black girl, you really don’t taste good,” Grandpa twitched his mouth, “Even your name doesn’t want you… Indeed not great.”
Dugu Ming was silent for a long time before saying, “Grandfather, would you help me as the matchmaker? I want to take… her.”
“You wanting to marry is not impossible. However,” Grandpa narrowed his eyes and feigned anger, “Little Black girl is too outrageous. You must discipline her well in the future. Prevent her from causing me trouble.”
Dugu Ming smiled faintly. Anyway, the dust had settled.
Not Bride Stealing but Robbery (1)
The date was set for this month, with about ten days remaining. Grandpa and Dugu Ming’s intention was to have a small ceremony, following the concubine’s customs, without making it too grand, fearing Mo Yi might spontaneously show up. Of course, Mei Kaiye would be marrying into the Dugu family as a wife. Though it was a small ceremony, everyone in the mansion was busily preparing.
Here’s the English translation:
“How beautiful.”
Mei Kaiye froze, holding her breath.
