199: Chapter 79 The Rolling Wheel of the Original Drama

"I do have an idea, but it's a bit dangerous."

Seeing that Meng Li had a plan, Guo Jing quickly asked, "What idea? Tell me, I'm not afraid of danger."

Meng Li pointed at Huang Rong and said, "It's simple. She comes with us. Her father wants to marry her to Ouyang Ke, but if she's not here, who will he marry her to?"

Huang Rong frowned, "But we can only escape for a while, not forever."

Meng Li said, "You don't need to escape forever, just hide for a year or two."

"How so?" Huang Rong didn't understand.

Meng Li suppressed a smile and said, "After you and Guo Jing leave Peach Blossom Island, forget about worldly etiquette and just make the raw rice into cooked rice. After a year, when you have a child, bring the child before Medicine Master Huang. Even if he's unwilling then, he'll have no choice but to accept it."

Guo Jing, Huang Rong, and Mu Nianci all froze.

Having a child before marriage?

In this era, such a thing was not just unconventional; it was challenging the bottom line of worldly customs, directly hitting rock bottom and being unacceptable to the world.

Let alone Guo Jing and Mu Nianci, who grew up under normal discipline, even the mischievous Huang Rong had never thought of doing such a thing.

But to Meng Li, this behavior was not uncommon.

In the era of his first life, such things were common, and even more scandalous things were ubiquitous.

In an instant, Guo Jing recovered from his daze and refused without thinking, "Elder Brother Meng, your method won't work. How can we have a child without getting married? If we really do that, Ronger and I won't be able to Face anyone later."

Huang Rong also said, "That's a terrible idea!"

Mu Nianci also shook her head, "Brother Li, don't joke around."

Although she and Meng Li already had conjugal relations, she had always been careful, fearing an unplanned pregnancy.

Seeing this, Meng Li could only say, "Alright, then let's talk about something serious."

He glanced at Huang Rong and asked, "Ouyang Feng and Ouyang Ke haven't arrived on this island yet, have they?"

Huang Rong nodded, "My father said they are already on their way and will arrive in a few days."

Meng Li said, "Then how about this: you leave with us first, and then you and Guo Jing go find Chief Hong."

"After you find Chief Hong, you can come back and ask him to help propose marriage. This is what Island Master Huang just requested. Regardless of whether he keeps his promise, with Chief Hong stepping forward, he will give some Face. Even if you really encounter Ouyang Feng, you don't need to worry too much."

"And during this time, Guo Jing can just digest the gains from observing during this period."

According to the development of the original plot, Guo Jing was going to Old Imp to learn Martial Arts at this time, in order to be able to hold out a few more moves if reasoning with Medicine Master Huang didn't work.

Later, Ouyang Feng and Ouyang Ke came to Peach Blossom Island to propose marriage, and Hong Qi, who received the news, also secretly came to support Guo Jing.

Meng Li wasn't sure if Hong Qi would arrive in time now, so it was safer to find Hong Qi.

As for him supporting Guo Jing...

It wasn't impossible, but it wouldn't be as legitimate as Hong Qi.

Huang Rong and Guo Jing thought about it carefully and felt that this method was good.

So, Huang Rong happily said, "Okay, then I'll leave with you, and come back after we find Master."

Guo Jing followed, "Then let's go now."

After speaking, he took the lead and walked towards the boat Medicine Master Huang had prepared.

Meng Li and the other two followed.

After the boat traveled for a while, the group saw a majestic large ship approaching from a distance.

Huang Rong frowned slightly, suspecting, "This ship's direction is towards Peach Blossom Island. Could it be Ouyang Ke and Ouyang Feng?"

Meng Li's eyesight was excellent. He clearly saw two figures on the ship from afar, who were indeed Ouyang Feng and Ouyang Ke, and couldn't help but sigh softly, "It's them."

Guo Jing was startled, "Then what do we do? They're coming to Peach Blossom Island to propose marriage. If they find out Ronger has left Peach Blossom Island, they'll definitely stop her."

Mu Nianci worried, "Their ship is bigger than ours. If a conflict breaks out, the situation will be unfavorable for us."

Meng Li said, "Turn back to Peach Blossom Island."

Guo Jing quickly complied.

Unexpectedly, not long after turning back, they encountered Medicine Master Huang.

Seeing Huang Rong and Guo Jing together, his Face darkened, and he was also a little puzzled, "Why are you back?"

"I thought you were going to leave and never return, making me search the whole world for you."

As soon as he finished speaking, Medicine Master Huang saw the large ship in the distance, and after a brief thought, he guessed the reason, then helplessly said, "Let's go back first."

When the boat docked, Medicine Master Huang looked at Guo Jing, Meng Li, and Mu Nianci, "Young Hero Meng, thank you for taking care of Ronger."

"I have guests to entertain later, so it's inconvenient to greet you. You may leave on your own."

Guo Jing said, "Island Master Huang, Ronger told me everything. You were just trying to send me away before, you want to marry her to Ouyang Ke."

"Ouyang Ke is not a good person. Ronger absolutely cannot marry him."

Medicine Master Huang frowned, "Ronger is my daughter. It's none of your business who I want to marry her to."

"If you want to marry her, come with your Master to propose marriage. This is the proper etiquette."

"If you can't do it, or if you're late, that's your problem."

Guo Jing opened his mouth, speechless.

Verbal sparring was his weakness.

Huang Rong wanted to retort, but before she could speak, a hearty laugh came over: "Old Evil Huang, you've always disdained formalities, yet now you're talking about etiquette. How truly rare."

Hearing this, the Faces of everyone present changed.

Medicine Master Huang frowned, then relaxed, a smile on his Face.

Guo Jing, Huang Rong, and Mu Nianci all felt pleasantly surprised.

Meng Li, on the other hand, thought, 'As expected.'

The owner of this voice was Hong Qi.

As the voice faded, Hong Qi appeared from the other side of the peach forest.

"Master."

"Uncle Qi."

"Senior Hong."

"Old Beggar."

The group greeted Hong Qi in unison.

Then, Medicine Master Huang said with a smile, "Brother Qi, it's been many years, and your demeanor is as impressive as ever."

Hong Qi stroked his grizzled short beard and said, "You're not bad either."

Medicine Master Huang pointed to the large ship not far away, "Brother Ouyang has also arrived. Brother Qi, why don't you wait a moment? When he arrives, I'll personally cook to entertain you all."

To his surprise, Hong Qi waved his hand and said, "No need. Although I, this Old Beggar, am greedy for food, this time I didn't come for food."

Medicine Master Huang glanced at Guo Jing, understanding in his heart, but feigned ignorance, "Could it be that Brother Qi has something more important than eating this time?"

Hong Qi replied, "Indeed, I came to Peach Blossom Island this time because I have a matter to ask of you."

Medicine Master Huang politely said, "We've been friends for decades, Brother Qi. How dare this younger brother not obey your command?"

Hong Qi gave him a meaningful look, "Don't agree too quickly. This matter might not be easy to handle."

Medicine Master Huang said, "If it were an easy matter, Brother Qi probably wouldn't have thought of this younger brother."

Hong Qi nodded and smiled, "That's true. Since you say so, I'll take it as you've agreed."

Medicine Master Huang's eyes flickered, "Brother Qi's words truly make me curious. Why don't you tell me first?"

Hong Qi said, "It's the matter you just mentioned. I, this Old Beggar, have come this time to propose marriage to you on behalf of my foolish disciple, Guo Jing."

"This..." Medicine Master Huang looked troubled.

"This probably won't do!"