198: Chapter 78 Father-in-law and Son-in-law

A moment later, in the guest hall of Peach Blossom Island.

Medicine Master Huang sat at the head of the table, glancing at Guo Jing, Meng Li, and Mu Nianci.

Guo Jing sat up straight, visibly constrained and nervous.

Meng Li, however, was calm and relaxed.

Mu Nianci was also quite composed.

Seeing this stark contrast, the slight favor Medicine Master Huang had felt for Guo Jing because he was Hong Qi's disciple instantly faded, and he grew even more displeased with him. However, thinking of his own goal, he did not show it, but instead said with a smile: "This is a snack I made myself; please, the three of you, have a taste."

Upon hearing this, Guo Jing cautiously expressed his gratitude: "Thank you, Island Master Huang, then this Junior will not stand on ceremony."

Meng Li glanced between Medicine Master Huang and Guo Jing, said nothing, and casually picked up the snacks in front of him to taste them one by one, finding that every single one tasted excellent.

It had to be said that while Medicine Master Huang's personality was eccentric, his craftsmanship and taste were impeccable.

Because he was a person who pursued Perfection himself.

Huang Rong's culinary skills and pickiness were both inherited from him.

Seeing this, Mu Nianci did not stand on ceremony either.

Medicine Master Huang's target this time was not them, and seeing their proper manners, he didn't pay much attention, turning his gaze toward Guo Jing instead.

Facing his future father-in-law directly for the first time, Guo Jing was already nervous. Feeling the gaze of Medicine Master Huang, he felt immense pressure. Not only were his movements in picking up the snacks stiff, he ate somewhat wolfishly and accidentally dropped a piece of pastry on the ground.

He didn't pay it any mind, chuckled twice, picked it up, wiped it on his clothes, and continued eating it.

Medicine Master Huang saw this and said nothing, but the atmosphere between the two silently became heavy.

Sensing this, Guo Jing took a sip of tea and awkwardly complimented it: "The tea is also good."

Medicine Master Huang withdrew his gaze and said: "Young Hero Guo, you have been here for quite some time now. Your Master must be worried; you should return first."

Hearing this, Guo Jing hurriedly stood up and bowed to Medicine Master Huang: "Island Master Huang, to be honest, the reason this Junior came this time is actually to propose marriage to you."

No one on the scene was surprised by this.

Meng Li and Mu Nianci had heard Guo Jing mention it, and Medicine Master Huang knew it from Huang Rong.

"This..." Medicine Master Huang appeared hesitant.

Seeing this, Guo Jing hurriedly said: "Island Master Huang, Ronger and I are truly in love. I implore you to grant us your blessing."

Medicine Master Huang said: "I understand what you are saying, but what you are doing is not right."

"Ah?" Guo Jing looked startled and asked in confusion: "What is not right?"

Medicine Master Huang stated clearly: "You should go back and tell your Master, then have him come to propose the marriage. You coming to propose on your own like this is a bit reckless."

Guo Jing turned his head to look at Meng Li.

He remembered that the other party had proposed the marriage himself.

Meng Li instantly understood and explained: "Mu Nianci and I had our marriage determined by a martial arts contest, which was a special situation. You and Huang Rong do not fall into this category; you really must follow the 'parents' orders and the matchmaker's words' tradition."

Guo Jing suddenly realized, then said apologetically to Medicine Master Huang: "That was this Junior's rashness, please forgive me."

Medicine Master Huang said nonchalantly: "It doesn't matter, you are young, I understand."

Seeing him say this, Guo Jing immediately asked: "Island Master Huang, then you do not oppose me being with Ronger?"

Medicine Master Huang's expression was somewhat subtle, and he dodged the question: "I have never opposed it."

Guo Jing was overjoyed and hurriedly ran over to perform a sliding kneel to Medicine Master Huang, saying gratefully: "This Junior thanks you for your blessing, Island Master Huang."

As he spoke, he began to kowtow: "This Junior is endlessly grateful, endlessly grateful, endlessly grateful."

Mu Nianci also looked happy.

She thought well of Guo Jing and Huang Rong—in Meng Li's words, she was 'shipping' the two of them. Now seeing things go smoothly and the couple about to reach Perfection, she was naturally happy.

Meng Li, however, shook his head inwardly.

Others might not be clear about it, but he knew that Medicine Master Huang did not like Guo Jing.

It was not that Guo Jing was bad, but that the two were not on the same path, and it was even a bit like being at loggerheads—after all, one was righteous and the other was evil. Even if they became father-in-law and son-in-law, Medicine Master Huang still found Guo Jing somewhat unpleasant to look at, preferring not to see him whenever possible.

Seeing Guo Jing so excited that he performed a full kowtow, Medicine Master Huang's eye twitched, and he waved his hand: "Alright, alright, no need for such formalities, get up."

Guo Jing stood up and then happily said: "This Junior will now follow the proper etiquette and go back to ask my Master to come and propose the marriage."

Medicine Master Huang nodded slightly: "Fine, the boat is already prepared for you, you may leave."

Guo Jing cupped his hands: "Thank you, Island Master Huang, then this Junior will take his leave."

Seeing things going smoothly, Medicine Master Huang felt much better and waved his hand with a smile: "Good, good, good, go back."

Guo Jing chuckled twice, turned his head to look at Meng Li and Mu Nianci: "Elder Brother Meng, Sister Nianci, are you coming back with me?"

Mu Nianci looked at Meng Li.

Meng Li did not answer, but instead asked Medicine Master Huang: "Island Master Huang, where is Huang Rong? Guo Jing is about to leave, isn't she coming to see him off?"

Medicine Master Huang's heart skipped a beat, but his expression remained calm: "Ronger heard of Young Hero Guo's intentions and went to see her mother; she will probably be talking for a long time. By the way, she specifically asked me to tell Young Hero Guo one thing: leave early and return early."

"So that's how it is." Guo Jing had no doubts and hurriedly replied: "Please trouble Island Master Huang to tell Ronger that I will definitely return as soon as possible."

Medicine Master Huang nodded and gestured for them to leave: "Please."

Guo Jing said to Meng Li and Mu Nianci: "Elder Brother Meng, Sister Nianci, let's go."

Meng Li glanced at Medicine Master Huang without saying anything more.

Just as the three reached the ferry, Huang Rong's call came from behind: "Brother Jing! Brother Jing!"

"Ronger." Guo Jing turned his head, responded with surprise, and then went to meet her.

Huang Rong threw herself into Guo Jing's arms, hugging him and saying: "Brother Jing, don't go, don't go."

Guo Jing thought she was reluctant to part with him and smiled as he explained: "Ronger, listen to me. Don't worry, your father has already agreed to our marriage."

"I am going back to get my Master to come and propose."

Huang Rong said angrily: "Silly brother, that's not agreeing to you! He is just trying to get rid of you!"

Immediately, she added with annoyance: "He wants to force me to marry that Ouyang Ke!"

Guo Jing was stunned: "How could that be?"

Mu Nianci was also startled.

Meng Li thought to himself: As expected.

Then, Guo Jing said: "He clearly spoke well with me. He is a hero and a man of his word; how can he go back on his promise?"

Huang Rong said helplessly: "You don't understand my father; he has always been like this. He will keep promises he cares about, but if he doesn't like something, he won't keep them."

Guo Jing was stunned, then looked at Meng Li.

Meng Li said: "His nickname is 'Eastern Evil'; this 'Evil' refers to his acting according to his own whims, regardless of right or wrong, everything depends on his likes and mood."

Guo Jing frowned: "How can he be like this? Deceiving people is wrong."

Having said that, he ran back toward the island.

Huang Rong hurriedly grabbed him: "Where are you going?"

Guo Jing replied: "I am going to find your father and make things clear with him. Ouyang Ke is not a good person, you absolutely cannot marry him!"

Huang Rong tried to dissuade him: "No, my father has an eccentric temper; if you provoke him, he will kill you."

While she said this, her eyes glanced at Meng Li.

Meng Li understood her intention, his eyes flickered, and he smiled: "I do have an idea, but it is a bit dangerous."