"Madam, I need your help with something."

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"Please, Young Master, go ahead."

"Let's get married."

"This..."

Lin Qiushui was extremely conflicted inside.

Marrying a young man not much older than Song Fan was something she couldn't quite accept. Just the thought of it made her feel deeply embarrassed.

What would Song Fan think of her then?

What would the people around her think?

At most, she could accept a private, undisclosed relationship.

Lin Qiushui's full, glistening lips shimmered under the sunlight as she pressed them together, feeling a bit troubled. "Young Master, this is all happening too suddenly. I... I need some time to think it over..."

Chen Shi waited for a long time.

But the simulator didn't refresh with any new Destiny Points.

He thought for a moment and said, "Marriage is a serious matter, not to be taken lightly. I should give Madam ample time to consider, but the situation is urgent. For certain reasons, I can't explain everything to you, but I can tell you this concerns both our safety and Song Fan's future. We can't afford to delay, Madam, you need to give me an answer soon."

Hearing the seriousness in Chen Shi's tone, Lin Qiushui was momentarily stunned.

She recalled the story Chen Shi had just told.

Because of "Hua Ying," that magical story, she believed him a little, thinking Chen Shi was trying to convey some information through the story.

For instance, that Elder Wang knew her secret.

Or that some danger awaited her at Cloud Moon Pavilion.

But she couldn't figure it out.

Why was he in such a hurry to marry her?

Was it, like in the story, because he feared Elder Wang would expose her identity?

That was indeed a problem.

Her identity was too sensitive. If it were exposed, it might even implicate Song Fan.

"If that's the case, I am willing to marry the Young Master, but I only hope... I only hope the Young Master will treat us mother and son well." Lin Qiushui bit her lip, speaking with great reluctance.

After waiting for a long time.

Still, no Destiny Points appeared.

Now it was Chen Shi's turn to be puzzled. Could it be that marrying the mother of the Child of Fortune wasn't enough to change history?

But then he realized another issue.

Marrying Lin Qiushui now was essentially just to gain Destiny Points, not something he genuinely wanted to do. It was too high-profile and could easily cause Song Fan to resent him.

The most crucial point was that he only had Low-Grade Iron Bones, not yet reaching the Spirit River Stage. It wasn't appropriate to consummate the marriage. Even if he married her, he couldn't do anything, only inviting gossip like an old man drawing his sword in vain.

In his heart.

He wanted to earn the Destiny Points and then delay the matter.

It was likely these reasons.

That led the simulator not to judge that he had changed history.

Thinking of this, he said seriously, "Let's set the wedding date for seven days from now. Madam, please start sending out invitations and inviting guests. Let's try to bring Chen Ping'an into the world sooner, shall we?"

"What?"

Lin Qiushui was stunned, not expecting Chen Shi to be in such a hurry and even wanting to hold a grand wedding. She had thought it would be a simple marriage, but now with guests to invite, she was at a loss.

"Madam, what do you think?" Chen Shi said, lifting her sharp chin.

Faced with such a bold gesture, a hint of panic flashed in Lin Qiushui's eyes. In her thirty-plus years, it was the first time she had been so close to a man. Despite the shame, an unusual feeling arose in her heart.

But she wasn't one to be shy.

After a brief hesitation.

She nodded slightly.

"Madam, may I kiss you?"

"What?"

"May I?" Chen Shi asked.

"This..."

Lin Qiushui's pretty face turned so red it seemed like water might drip from it. But since she had agreed to marry, a kiss didn't seem like much. Yet being asked by such a young man was still embarrassing. She bit her red lip and uttered a barely audible, "Mm."

Having received the answer he wanted.

Chen Shi immediately leaned in, gently adjusting her soft, mature face filled with feminine charm.

Then he lowered his head and captured those moist, sensual red lips.

Lin Qiushui's beautiful eyes widened, her long lashes trembling with nerves, her delicate hands pressed against his chest, her breathing growing heavier, her face turning increasingly hot, yet her lips remained cool.

When Chen Shi lifted his head, she gasped for air as if lacking oxygen, her red lips slightly swollen from the forceful kiss.

[Ding!]

[Your bond with Lin Qiushui has deepened!]

[Destiny Points +100.]

Her exquisite face was now adorned with a hint of spring, her cheeks flushed as if drunk.

Once she caught her breath.

Chen Shi moved forward again, and Lin Qiushui reached out, pushing against his chest, her voice trembling, "Not here..."