Chapter 1220 - 14: Pearl Collector and Princess
Chapter 1220: Chapter 14: Pearl Collector and Princess
Is Li Qinghe really just an ordinary daughter of a fisher family? He’s already looked into the Li Family’s background thoroughly; they used to be a typical fishing family. If there’s any difference, it’s that Li Qinghe is quite skilled at pearl collecting.
However, there’s no rumor that her chess playing and musical skills are just as formidable.
From the sound of her music, he could perceive its deeper meaning. Li Qinghe couldn’t be over twenty, so how could she possess such an astonishing level of talent? How is this possible?!
But that’s the reality; Ah Hai has no choice but to admit that his skills in chess and music are not equal to Li Qinghe’s.
What about her calligraphy and painting?
Feeling a bit unwilling to accept this, Ah Hai seized the opportunity to view Li Qinghe’s calligraphy and painting.
Then he sulked in the corner, disgruntled.
He is acclaimed as the Capital City’s foremost talent; could it be the world has mistakenly praised him? Or is it just flattering him because of his position as a Prince?
Is everything just a facade?
Ah Hai fell into deep self-doubt.
"Ah Hai, want some boiled shrimp? Qinghe made it." Wang Linglan’s voice came from the backyard.
"Yes! Coming!" Ah Hai jumped up, tossed aside the stick in his hand, and hurried to the backyard. Dishes made by Qinghe taste incredibly good, even better than those prepared by the chefs in the Prince Mansion. Why is Qinghe so capable? She excels in everything, masters everything. Where did she learn all this?
During these days spent together, Wang Linglan has grown quite fond of this intelligent and diligent young man, who is also good-looking. If he were really to become her son-in-law, that would be wonderful. But her husband has never mentioned anything about it, nor has her daughter, leaving Wang Linglan uncertain about their feelings. Regardless, this doesn’t stop a mother-in-law from becoming increasingly fond of a son-in-law. So whenever there’s something delicious, she would call Ah Hai to come and eat.
While eating shrimp, Ah Hai would eat one himself and also skillfully peel one for Li Qinghe, whispering, "Want to play another round tonight?"
Li Qinghe calmly enjoyed the shrimp Ah Hai peeled for her, nodding slightly as if she were benevolently approving.
Ah Hai, happy, continued to peel shrimp for Li Qinghe.
Wang Linglan watched this scene with a smile on her face.
Li Anqing fiercely tore off the shrimp’s head he held in his hand, snorting coldly. Is this pig of unknown origin trying to meddle with the cabbage he’s nurtured with care?
Ah Hai stayed with the Li Family for over three months. During these three months, he often played chess with Li Qinghe, repeatedly facing defeat, yet persevering, unwilling to give up. He really enjoyed this game. In the Capital City, he found hardly any worthy opponents. Now, being thrashed by Li Qinghe to the point of humiliation, from initial dissatisfaction to wholehearted submission, it’s a remarkable emotional journey.
And after three months, Ah Hai had to leave the Li Family and return to the Capital City. When he received news from the Capital City prompting him to set off, Ah Hai realized, to his surprise, that Li Qinghe had already made her way into his heart, occupying the most vital place. He was reluctant to leave here.
"Unable to pretend anymore?" Li Anqing squinted at Ah Hai, "Heading back?"
Ah Hai smiled awkwardly: "Something came up back home. I have no choice but to return. Uncle Li, I understand your conditions, but please hear my heartfelt words. If you summon a man in as a son-in-law, while stipulating that both parents are deceased can prevent some issues, what if this person hides his true intentions and is after your wealth? Once you’re gone and he treats Qinghe poorly, what then for her?"