53: Chapter 53 I want to marry Qianxi, and I hope my parents will agree.

The two of them held each other quietly for a while until Su Yingxue's coughing sounded from a distance.

"Cough, cough... we're done shopping!"

Lin Qianxi hurriedly pulled away from Lin Yun's embrace, her face turning red again.

"Let's go, I'll walk you downstairs." Lin Yun took her hand.

"Mm..."

When Lin Yun returned to the three women with a face full of smiles, Su Yingxue immediately leaned in: "How was it? Did Little Sister Qianxi agree?"

"She agreed," Lin Yun said with a smile.

"That's great! I knew Little Sister Qianxi would agree!" Su Yingxue clapped her hands happily.

"Little Sister Qianxi likes Husband so much, she was bound to agree," Shen Youqing said.

"Congratulations, Husband..." Wu Qingya said.

Su Yingxue looked at Lin Yun and suddenly asked mischievously, "Since Little Sister Qianxi agreed just now, why didn't I see Husband kiss her?"

Lin Yun was taken aback, then smiled: "You sure know how to peek."

He scooped up Su Yingxue and gave her a heavy kiss on the lips: "You're the most mischievous one!"

"Oh my~" Su Yingxue pretended to struggle, "Youqing and Qingya were peeking too!"

Lin Yun set her down, then pulled Shen Youqing and Wu Qingya over, giving each of them a deep kiss.

After the kisses, the three women's cheeks were flushed, and their eyes were shimmering with moisture.

Wu Qingya leaned against Lin Yun's chest and asked softly, "Husband likes that girl Qianxi so much, how did you manage to hold back from kissing her just now?"

Lin Yun stroked her head: "Qianxi won't be an adult until after her birthday next month. She's still a minor, and she's thin-skinned, so I can't be too hasty."

"Husband is so considerate~" Su Yingxue laughed.

"Naturally," Lin Yun said proudly.

He wasn't about to mention the System's restrictions; if he dared to make a move before she was an adult, he'd be asking for death!

That night, the three women were exceptionally passionate.

The lights in the room stayed on the entire time.

...

Soon, winter break passed, and school was about to start.

On this day, Wu Qingya held her communicator and said to Lin Yun with some hesitation:

"Husband, I... I want to apply for maternity leave from school."

Lin Yun was startled: "Maternity leave? You're pregnant now, so it's indeed not very suitable for you to go to school."

"Mm," Wu Qingya nodded.

"I've already submitted the application on the communicator."

"The management at Tianshui Martial Arts University isn't strict; the Cultivation resources in the school are all obtained through credits."

"My talent isn't very good, and the credits I usually get at school are limited. It's better to just Cultivate at home, so I haven't gone back since we got married."

She paused and continued:

"I'm taking this leave because leave time isn't recorded as schooling time, so I can attend for longer later on."

"Moreover... there are indeed many resources at the Martial Arts University that are better than the Lin family's, it's just that I can't get them right now."

Only then did Lin Yun remember the unique System of the Martial Arts University.

The Martial Arts University implemented a floating academic System—after getting into the university, there was a four-year period of basic study.

For every Breakthrough in a minor Rank, four more years of study time could be added.

For example, when Wu Qingya got into the university, she had four years.

Now that she had broken through to the Tier 1 Middle Stage, her study time became eight years.

If she broke through to the Tier 1 Late Stage, it would become twelve years, and so on.

The graduation requirement for the Martial Arts University was to become a Tier 3 Martial Artist—but very few people could reach this requirement.

Most people simply graduated once their study time ran out, regardless of their cultivation level.

"There's one more reason," Wu Qingya whispered.

"Students at the Martial Arts University get half-price on Cultivation Techniques and Combat Techniques... might as well take advantage of the discount..."

As she spoke, she lowered her head in embarrassment.

Lin Yun smiled and stroked her head:

"Silly girl, if you want to take leave, then take leave."

"You're pregnant now; focusing on taking care of the baby at home is the most important thing."

"After the baby is born, you can go back to school whenever you want."

"Mm!" Wu Qingya nodded happily.

"Then I'll focus on the pregnancy at home, and while I'm at it... I'll research the school's technique catalog to see if there's anything worth learning~"

Lin Yun was amused by her: "Alright, then take your time researching."

Actually, he knew that although Wu Qingya had married him, deep down she still wanted to prove herself and improve through her own efforts.

This kind of independence and self-reliance was exactly what he admired about her.

Soon, a month had passed.

Lin Qianxi's birthday arrived.

The four of them, carrying carefully prepared gifts, went to the Lin family home as guests.

Lin Qianxi's parents greeted them warmly.

The birthday banquet was very lively, with many of Lin Qianxi's classmates and friends attending.

Everyone sang, ate cake, and played games; the atmosphere was joyous.

Although Su Yingxue was over seven months pregnant, she was in high spirits, unwrapping gifts with Lin Qianxi alongside Shen Youqing.

Wu Qingya sat quietly beside Lin Yun, a gentle smile on her face.

"Little Sister Qianxi is really popular," she whispered.

"Yeah," Lin Yun nodded, looking at Lin Qianxi surrounded by her friends, his eyes full of tenderness.

After the classmates had all left, only the Lin family and Lin Yun's group of four remained in the living room.

Lin Yun took a deep breath and said solemnly to Lin Qianxi's parents:

"Uncle, Auntie, besides celebrating Qianxi's birthday today, I have an important matter I'd like to discuss with you both."

Lin Qianxi's parents exchanged a look, a flash of understanding in their eyes.

In fact, their daughter had already told them about Lin Yun, and they had long since prepared themselves mentally.

"Go ahead, Little Lin," Father Lin said.

Lin Yun said seriously, "I want to marry Qianxi as my wife, and I hope you both will agree."

The living room went quiet for a moment.

Lin Qianxi lowered her head in shame, her fingers twisting together incessantly.

Even though she knew this day would come, her heart still raced with nervousness when it actually happened.

Mother Lin looked at her daughter, then at Lin Yun, and asked with a smile, "Qianxi, are you willing?"

Everyone's gaze focused on Lin Qianxi.

She took a deep breath and looked up; though her cheeks were crimson, her gaze was steady: "I am willing."

After saying those words, she felt as if a weight had been lifted.

Father Lin and Mother Lin smiled at each other, both seeing relief in the other's eyes.

"Since Qianxi is willing herself, then we have no objections."

As he spoke, Father Lin placed Lin Qianxi's hand into Lin Yun's.

"Little Lin, I'm entrusting Qianxi to you. You must treat her well."

"Don't worry, Uncle and Auntie," Lin Yun promised solemnly.

"I will definitely treat Qianxi well, treating everyone equally, and never letting her suffer the slightest grievance."

"Still calling us Uncle and Auntie?" Mother Lin teased.

Lin Yun was stunned, then immediately corrected himself: "Dad, Mom."

"Good, good, good!" Father Lin nodded with a smile.

Both sides agreed that once Lin Qianxi graduated from high school, they would formally propose and hold the wedding.

By the time they left Lin Qianxi's house, it was already night.

The moonlight was like water, spilling over the quiet streets.

Lin Yun held the hands of his three wives as they walked slowly.

"Husband, Little Sister Qianxi will graduate in just a few months," Su Yingxue suddenly said.

"Mm," Lin Yun nodded.

"Then we can formally propose~" Shen Youqing responded gently.

Wu Qingya also offered her blessings: "Little Sister Qianxi will definitely be very happy..."

Lin Yun looked at the three wives by his side, his heart feeling warm.

With them by his side, his life was already quite complete.

And in the future, there would be even more happiness waiting for him.

The night breeze blew past, bringing the scent of early spring.

Winter had passed, and spring was coming.