How did I, a mere son-in-law lying down, become a "Fenglang Juxu" (a legendary martial art

Although the two only touched briefly before parting, Li Wanqing still blushed.

She lowered her head, her heart pounding like a drum, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes.

An awkward yet sweet atmosphere filled the air, as if even the wind had become gentle.

Everyone present smiled knowingly, except for Wei Xiuying.

She watched coldly, a strange pang of sorrow rising in her heart.

Looking back, I've had similar feelings myself, that night with Jia Langjun...

However, with Jia Qingyi's death, all those beautiful moments vanished like a bubble.

"These ten dishes, though made with some thought, are ultimately a bit cheap." Wei Xiuying scoffed, her gaze sweeping over the dishes on the table, her face full of disdain.

Liu Shan was stunned; he hadn't expected Wei Xiuying to become so harsh.

Is this still the lively and kind girl I remember?

Is this still the same girl who loved listening to stories and had a vulgar way of speaking?

Wei Xiuying curled her lips into a cold smile, boldly meeting Liu Shan's gaze, but a hint of loneliness was barely perceptible in her eyes.

Liu Shan sighed. Sometimes, love can really do a lot of harm.

Li Wanqing felt a mix of emotions. She recalled the laughter and innocence of the past, but now all that remained was indifference and alienation.

Just then, a soft footstep sound came from outside the door, breaking the silence inside the room.

Led by a servant, Zhang Tienan slowly entered the hall.

Zhang Tienan's gaze swept over the crowd, finally landing on Liu Shan, and he revealed a fawning smile: "Brother Liu, I have come uninvited, please forgive my intrusion."

Liu Shan nodded slightly and looked behind Zhang Tienan, where two servants were carrying an exquisite gift box with steady steps.

Zhang Tienan gestured to his servant to place the gift box on the table, then opened the lid to reveal dazzling jewels.

He had originally brought gifts to invite Liu Shan to the banquet, but when he learned from the servants that it was Li Wanqing's birthday, he had a sudden thought and immediately changed his mind.

He cupped his hands and said, "This is a small gift to express my respect for my sister-in-law's birthday."

Li Wanqing was stunned, a faint blush rising to her cheeks. She first glanced at Wei Xiuying, then her gaze lingered on the jewelry for a moment before she softly thanked her.

A hint of jealousy flashed in Wei Xiuying's eyes, but she quickly concealed it, snorted coldly, and got up to leave.

Seeing this, Li Polu slammed his hand on the table, his dissatisfaction evident in his expression.

After a slight hesitation, Li Wanqing gently dissuaded her, "Father, please don't be offended. Xiuying has been through too many ups and downs recently, so it's understandable that she might say something too harsh."

Li Polu's anger subsided slightly, but he still frowned and remained silent, waving his hand to signal his servants to put away the jewelry.

At this moment, Madam Wang smiled and said, "Tie Nan, don't stand there, come and sit down."

Zhang Tienan bowed in thanks and took a seat as instructed.

Mrs. Wang said with a smile, "Guests are welcome, please don't be shy, please eat whatever you like later."

Zhang Tienan glanced at the table and smiled, "The dishes today are plentiful; you must have put a lot of thought into them."

Wang nodded, a hint of relief flashing in her eyes: "These were all prepared by Liu Shan himself, and each dish contains his heartfelt sentiments."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Tienan repeatedly praised Li Wanqing's excellent cooking skills, making Li Wanqing feel very happy.

Liu Shan raised an eyebrow and gave Zhang Tienan a "sensible" look.

Li Polu asked, "How is your father, Zhang San, in health?"

Zhang Tienan replied respectfully, "My father is in good health. Thank you for your concern, Uncle Li."

Li Polu nodded slightly, turned his gaze to Liu Shan, and said earnestly, "Liu Shan, the Zhang family is trustworthy. You must treat Tie Nan with sincerity in order to make your relationship last."

Upon hearing this, a hint of gratitude flashed in Zhang Tienan's eyes, knowing the weight of these words.

Liu Shan nodded and smiled, "Father-in-law, rest assured, Tie Nan and I will treat each other with sincerity."

Zhang Tienan smiled, secretly rejoicing that he was fortunate to have befriended Liu Shan.

It was not only a blessing for him, but also for the Zhang family.

The meal was a joyful one, with both the host and the guests enjoying themselves.

After the meal, Liu Shan led Zhang Tienan to the study, cupped his hands and smiled, "Thanks to your gift today, Wanqing is very happy with it."

Zhang Tienan humbly replied, "Brother Liu, you flatter me. If I can make your wife smile, then those jewels are not in vain. We are brothers, so if you ever encounter any difficulties in the future, please don't hesitate to ask."

Since Zhang Tienan had already said so much, Liu Shan naturally had to respond.

"Did you come to see me about the liquor?"

Zhang Tienan nodded repeatedly, "That's right, my father has prepared a banquet at the restaurant, and we eagerly await Brother Liu's presence."

Liu Shan readily agreed: "In that case, I should go immediately, but today is my wife's birthday. Please explain to your uncle that I will definitely attend the banquet tomorrow."

Zhang Tienan was overjoyed and cupped his hands, saying, "I will certainly look forward to your arrival tomorrow."

Having said that, he took his leave.

After dinner, Liu Shan and Li Wanqing enjoyed the night view of the courtyard together.

A gentle breeze carried the fragrance of flowers. Liu Shan took something out of his pocket and said softly, "This is a gift I prepared especially for you. I hope you like it."

Li Wanqing accepted the gift, her eyes gleaming with surprise.

She softly read the book's title: "Lotus Fragrance".

Looking at the storybook handwritten by Liu Shan, she was deeply moved. "Is this a story similar to 'Painted Skin'?"

Liu Shan smiled and nodded: "This is what I stayed up all night to make, just in time for your birthday. If you like it, I will be very satisfied."

Li Wanqing felt a warmth in her heart. She knew that this thoughtful gift was more precious than any gold or silver jewelry.

Her voice was soft: "Liu Shan, today is the happiest day of my life. Thank you."

Liu Shan's face was full of tenderness, and he breathed a sigh of relief. He thought to himself, "After all I've done, my parents-in-law should be satisfied, right?"

……

The next day, Liu Shan went out early and first went to the Sanqi Pharmacy to see Sun Wangang.

When Sun Wangang saw Liu Shan arrive, he hurriedly stepped forward and said with a smile, "Greetings, sir. You look very well today."

Liu Shan smiled and said, "You are well too, and you look great."

Sun Wangang was already used to Liu Shanlue's somewhat casual manner of speaking, so he led him into the inner room.

Then, he took out ten hundred-tael silver notes, carefully handed them to Liu Shan, and whispered, "This is the profit share from the pharmacy last month. Please take a look."

Liu Shan took the silver note, glanced at it briefly, nodded and smiled, "Thank you for your hard work, Wan Gang. The pharmacy's booming business is all thanks to your diligent management."

Sun Wangang humbly replied, "You flatter me, sir. It is my great honor to be able to share your burdens."

The two looked at each other and smiled, creating a harmonious atmosphere.

Liu Shan put the silver note into his pocket and then asked, "How is the branch on Yanjiang Street doing? I heard that the number of customers has increased recently. Is that true?"

Sun Wangang nodded and said, "That's right. The branch's business is gradually picking up, and next month's dividend is expected to be 50% higher than this month's."

Upon hearing this, a hint of satisfaction flashed in Liu Shan's eyes. He said softly, "Yanjiang Street is located on the banks of the Cangjiang River. Although it is not as bustling as Lihua Street, its convenient water transportation has attracted many merchants. You can focus on bulk transactions, expand the wholesale of medicinal herbs, and attract more merchants from other places. This will definitely further improve the profitability of the pharmacy."