My gorgeous wife
Chapter 402 - 377 Muddling Along Is Also a Way of Life

Chapter 402: Chapter 377 Muddling Along Is Also a Way of Life

It wasn’t long before Zhao Qi arrived.

"Mr. Cheen, there’s nothing wrong with this water either," said Zhao Qi. "Just like the last time, it’s plain mineral water."

Still no problem?

Li Chen felt like he could never catch Yi Mu red-handed. He asked, "Is there an undetectable element in the water?"

"No," Zhao Qi shook his head, sitting down beside him, "Mr. Cheen, this machine is the pinnacle of cutting-edge technology. There’s nothing different about the mineral water, but the ratio of certain elements in it is slightly higher."

"What are the consequences of that?" Li Chen immediately perked up.

"Consequences? There aren’t any," Zhao Qi shrugged. "Water is still water. It’s not going to turn into diamonds."

Hearing Zhao Qi say that, Li Chen knew that the impact was negligible.

After that, other people from the lab came back too. They had an hour’s rest at noon and chatted and shot the breeze together.

In the afternoon, as they returned to work, time passed rapidly, slipping away amidst their tasks.

After work, Li Chen and Lin Yi went home together.

Lin Xiaoxiao had spent some time in Lin Yi’s office earlier before leaving. That girl, having no classes, was free to roam and play wherever she wished.

"Tired today?" Li Chen, sitting in the passenger seat, asked Lin Yi.

"Not tired," Lin Yi said with a slight smile. "I don’t have to travel for work recently, and those clients are coming over by themselves."

"No problem. If you feel tired, just let me know. I’ll give you a massage."

"You know how to massage?" Lin Yi looked surprised.

Li Chen chuckled, "Of course. Plus, my technique is much better than average. Shall I give you a try when we get back?"

"Hmm," Lin Yi nodded.

When they got back to the villa and pushed the door open, Li Chen saw Lin Xiaoxiao lounging on the couch, wearing a short-sleeve top and shorts. Her slender, pale legs rested on the table, and she was holding an ice cream cone.

"Brother-in-law, sis, you’re back," Lin Xiaoxiao turned and said, her mouth muffled with ice cream.

Li Chen rolled his eyes. His sister-in-law sure knew how to enjoy herself.

Lin Yi remarked, "Xiaoxiao, you should sit properly."

"But, brother-in-law sits like this too," Lin Xiaoxiao said, sounding aggrieved.

Li Chen was taken aback and nearly spat out blood. Damn it, what does this have to do with me?

Lin Yi glanced at Li Chen, "You too. Change it next time."

"Yes," Li Chen immediately stood up straighter, puffing out his chest, "I shall heed my wife’s command."

"Stop joking," Lin Yi rolled her eyes and went to take a shower.

Although it was already autumn, the tail end of summer lingered, so the weather was still somewhat sultry. Being in the south, Linchuan’s heat was more intense than in the north.

Li Chen plunked down next to Lin Xiaoxiao and noticed another unopened tub of ice cream on the table. Without hesitation, he grabbed it.

"What are you doing, brother-in-law?"

"I’m thirsty, so I’m having your box of ice cream," Li Chen said without looking up.

"There are more in the fridge. Don’t eat mine," Lin Xiaoxiao protested.

"Don’t be so stingy," Li Chen had already opened the lid and scooped a spoonful, feeling refreshed with just one word: bliss.

"But this is the only strawberry flavored one left," Lin Xiaoxiao said, feeling a bit pitiful.

Li Chen blinked, "Then should I give it back to you?"

"You’ve already eaten it; how can I eat it now?" Lin Xiaoxiao complained, frustrated.

"Oh, then I won’t hold back," Li Chen took another bite.

"Brother-in-law, you’re such a scoundrel," Lin Xiaoxiao was out of patience.

Li Chen swallowed the ice cream, slightly smug, "Don’t say that, Xiaoxiao. Being a scoundrel is a skill, just like living a carefree life is an art."

"Twisted logic, I’m not listening," Lin Xiaoxiao huffed.

The two of them bickered on the couch while watching TV, thoroughly enjoying themselves.

"By the way, brother-in-law, we’re going on a picnic tomorrow. Do you want to come?" Lin Xiaoxiao asked.

Li Chen was no longer surprised by his sister-in-law’s insistence on dragging him into everything. He had intended to refuse, but suddenly, he had a thought.

"Xiaoxiao, going on a picnic at this time might not be the best choice. Why not wait a few more days until the weather cools down?" Li Chen suggested.

"It was my classmate’s idea. They all wanted to go out and have fun. Since there’s nothing to do at school, we planned to go out together," Lin Xiaoxiao explained.

"Will Mu Yi be going?" Li Chen inquired.

"Of course, he will. It seems like this outing was initiated by him. Then, he invited some classmates. As the leader, he definitely has to go," Lin Xiaoxiao said, getting a bit excited. "Plus, this time, we’re visiting an ancient temple, which we haven’t been to before."

Yi Mu is going, and he even organized the outing?

"Brother-in-law, are you coming? Tomorrow’s Saturday, and there’s nothing for you at the company. Just come along with us," Lin Xiaoxiao said from the side.

"I’ll go with you tomorrow," Li Chen said with a slight smile.

Hearing Li Chen say this, Lin Xiaoxiao clearly froze for a moment and then became excited, "Brother-in-law, are you serious?"

"Would I lie?" Li Chen scooped up a spoonful of ice cream. His main reason for joining the outing this time was to protect Lin Xiaoxiao, and he felt that Yi Mu was always scheming something. Perhaps this trip would be a good opportunity to expose him.

...

The next day, Li Chen went on the trip with Lin Xiaoxiao.

For this trip, they were to gather near the school first and then walk there because the ancient temple was in the mountains. It wasn’t far, and Yi Mu had already chartered a bus.

When the two of them arrived at the gathering place, they realized that the others had already arrived.

"Xiaoxiao." Seeing Lin Xiaoxiao arrive, Manman hurried over. The two girls got together, as if they had endless topics to talk about.

At that moment, Yi Mu came over with a smile on his face and his gaze turned to Li Chen, "You came too?"

Li Chen shrugged, "Xiaoxiao dragged me along. Couldn’t help it, so I just came with her."

"No problem, one more person means more fun," Yi Mu smiled, chatted for a bit, and then walked away. Li Chen’s eyes narrowed slightly as he observed Yi Mu’s movements and tone, but it was different from the person he encountered last night.

His main purpose for coming this time was to test whether Yi Mu was the masked man.

Before long, the last person also arrived, panting heavily and apologizing repeatedly. But the people around said it was okay because there was still some time left before the agreed time.

"Since we’re all here, let’s hit the road," Yi Mu said with a soft smile, motioning towards the bus that had been parked nearby.

"Let’s set off!" A few girls and boys were all energized and were about to board the bus when, at that moment, a truck carrying steel bars was driving towards them from the front of the road!

The chosen gathering spot was right at the school entrance, which was indeed close to the road. It was common to see cars driving by, including some trucks.

The truck carrying the steel bars drove past them. Li Chen looked up and saw that the steel bars on the truck were secured with wire, bouncing up and down as the truck moved.

Nobody paid it much mind, but suddenly, from the truck, there came a snapping sound, like a spring breaking. The steel bars from the truck abruptly shot out towards the back!

And unfortunately, that "back" was right where Li Chen and the others were!

The sudden mishap left everyone around unable to react. A boy engaged in conversation suddenly saw the steel bars flying towards them and froze in terror. His face turned frantic as he pointed at the steel bars, his eyes filled with fear.

Whoosh, whoosh!

One after another, the steel bars fell off the truck like swords, whistling as they pierced towards the crowd!

If anyone were hit, they would be impaled!

The bystanders who saw the scene were also startled. What’s going on?

"Watch out!"

Yi Mu was the first to react, shouting loudly. The other students also looked up and immediately noticed the steel bars!

"Oh my god, dodge it!"

"Xiaoxiao, get out of the way!" Manman pulled Lin Xiaoxiao to the side to dodge. Some students were so frightened they stood frozen in place.

The pedestrians nearby were also horrified. This could lead to fatalities.

So many steel bars, and just like that plunging forward, how could anyone avoid them?

Yi Mu looked anxious, but it was already too late. The truck had only just passed by them, and it wasn’t more than a hundred meters away from the crowd when the steel bars suddenly shot out. Nobody expected it, and there was no time to dodge.

Some pedestrians were also stunned, some students who had just come out were petrified, just watching as the steel bars headed straight for Yi Mu and the others!

"It’s over, it’s all over!" A pedestrian couldn’t bear to watch anymore, certain that what would follow would be a horrific scene.

Facing the countless steel bars, suddenly, a figure stepped forward.

Before the others could react, they saw Li Chen give a quick step and flew toward those flying steel bars.

The students were dumbfounded because Li Chen seemed to leap into the air, charging at those incoming steel bars!

The pedestrians were stunned for a moment, too. What is he doing?

But the next second, they were left open-mouthed in shock, nearly dropping their eyes on the floor!

Just like special effects in a Kung Fu movie, Li Chen faced the incoming steel bars and kicked out, sending one steel bar flying to the side.

It wasn’t over. Li Chen’s kick produced a series of illusions, he kicked out at the bars fiercely, and the surrounding people only saw the flying steel bars seem to hit some resistance, forcefully diverted in direction and scattering to the ground.

This scene left the pedestrians with their mouths agape!

Did they see that right?

Is this even human?