Quick Transmigration: Underdog Turns out to be Untouchable
Chapter 72: The Crime of Gender 72

Chapter 72: Chapter 72: The Crime of Gender 72

Under the moonlight, Qin Shuangshuang, who had clearly already entered the tent, was standing at the tent’s entrance, staring this way with a faint gaze!

Seeing Fang Zhongyi turn around, Qin Shuangshuang said nothing and just turned back into the tent. Meanwhile, Fang Zhongyi stood there dumbfounded for a long time. The peace of mind he had just gained was once again disrupted by Qin Shuangshuang’s sudden appearance!

Fang Zhongyi couldn’t help but start overthinking, wondering if her daughter misjudged his little disciple’s intentions! Maybe Qin Shuangshuang was still opposed...

The more he thought about it, the more anxious he became. Fang Zhongyi felt so uneasy that he almost wanted to sigh at the sky; how was it this hard to find a wife!

Inside the tent, however, Qin Shuangshuang was in a great mood. She deliberately went out to disrupt her master’s peace of mind. She was a brilliant student, surpassing her teacher; did he really think she couldn’t see his clumsy concealment!

No matter who it was, anyone daring to pursue her mother— even if it was her equally respected and admired master— would not be allowed. Even if she knew they were a good match, it didn’t stop her from feeling displeased, causing a few hurdles for her master, letting him feel a bit stifled.

Hmph! Her mother was the most important person to her. How could he so easily succeed! With her around, it was impossible! Feeling cheerful, sleepiness soon overcame her, and Qin Shuangshuang fell into a sweet slumber. This time, it was her master Fang Zhongyi’s turn to toss and turn, unable to sleep.

In the following days, no one knew what Qin Shuangshuang was up to, but Fang Zhongyi couldn’t find a single chance to speak with Mrs. Bai. He grew pale and thin, yet his always considerate little disciple turned a blind eye this time, which greatly hurt Fang Zhongyi.

A few days later, Fang Zhongyi finally couldn’t stand it anymore. He found an opportunity to be alone with Qin Shuangshuang, planning to have a proper talk with her.

Seeing Qin Shuangshuang silent and unspeaking, Fang Zhongyi was somewhat intimidated, not knowing where to start. In the end, he hardened his resolve and spoke bluntly.

"Shuangshuang, you should know my character well over the years. I’ve always seen you as a daughter. If your mother were to be with me, I would never treat her poorly, I would treat her very, very well! If there’s anything you’re dissatisfied with about your master, just tell me, and I’ll change to make you satisfied!"

Fang Zhongyi, being an honest and kind person, wasn’t good with words. The best method he could think of was to speak directly! And his personality was just right to handle Qin Shuangshuang’s sulky mood!

Qin Shuangshuang felt a bit embarrassed by Fang Zhongyi’s words. Honestly speaking, Fang Zhongyi was indeed impeccable, especially good to his family. Any woman marrying him wouldn’t suffer.

Fang Zhongyi treated her just as well. Whatever Fang Yaoyao had, she would have too. If in her previous life Fang Zhongyi was good to her due to Fang Yaoyao’s influence, in this life, since they met, he’s been wholeheartedly good to her!

But Qin Shuangshuang was still a bit worried. Fang Zhongyi’s feelings for her mother came too fast, and before this, he hadn’t even met her mother many times. As for her mother’s appearance, it had to be said that if not for Qin Shuangshuang’s prowess, countless unmarried young men in the village would have wanted her as their stepfather!

Seeing Qin Shuangshuang not speaking for a long time, Fang Zhongyi eagerly said, "Shuangshuang, why don’t you like the idea of your master becoming your father?"

Qin Shuangshuang twitched her lips in displeasure. They weren’t even anywhere near a relationship, and he already wanted to be her dad? His wolfish ambitions were all too clear!

"I have no dissatisfaction with my master. I just want to know, when did you start liking my mother? My mother is beautiful, but beauty fades. No one can remain beautiful forever. If my master likes beauties, with your abilities, it wouldn’t be hard to marry a young, beautiful girl!"

Qin Shuangshuang’s words were sharp, but Fang Zhongyi let out a breath of relief. From her questioning, he sensed Qin Shuangshuang was not just being sulky as his daughter suggested, but was more concerned about whether his feelings for her mother were sincere or just a passing fancy.

Though it was a bit awkward to dissect his feelings in front of a junior, for the sake of winning over the beauty, Fang Zhongyi set aside his pride and recounted his feelings for Mrs. Bai from beginning to end.

Fang Zhongyi first saw Mrs. Bai during Qin Shuangshuang’s apprenticeship. Mrs. Bai, to show her seriousness, came along with gifts. Fang Zhongyi was amazed by Mrs. Bai’s appearance at that time but had no other intentions.

After Qin Shuangshuang became his disciple, Fang Yao often visited Qin Shuangshuang’s home. Mrs. Bai, being beautiful, gentle, kind, and treating everyone with special kindness, cared for Qin Miao and her just like her own daughters.

Over time, Fang Yao began thinking of making the gentle Mrs. Bai her real mother. However, her father valued the divide between men and women, not because of outdated thinking, but fearing that Mrs. Bai’s reputation might suffer, making it hard for her to sustain herself in Qin Family Village. Hence, he always acted to avoid meeting Mrs. Bai.

But Fang Yao, once she set her mind to it, was relentless. After much thought, she really came up with a good method, intentionally or unintentionally bringing up her interactions with Mrs. Bai in front of her father, praising Mrs. Bai’s gentleness, kindness, and affection...

The more Fang Yao talked, and being Qin Shuangshuang’s master, Fang Zhongyi couldn’t avoid meeting Mrs. Bai despite keeping a respectful distance. Though they didn’t talk much, it was enough for Fang Zhongyi to see Mrs. Bai’s character. Coupled with Fang Yao’s deliberate matchmaking, Fang Zhongyi naturally grew fond of Mrs. Bai.

But in Qin Family Village, people weren’t as open about women remarrying as in the border city. Fang Zhongyi feared making things hard for Mrs. Bai and damaging her reputation, so he had to keep his feelings hidden and continued to keep his distance!

Fang Zhongyi did it well. At least Fang Yaoyao eventually gave up matchmaking, no longer daily bringing up Mrs. Bai to Fang Zhongyi, leaving him frustrated. He had developed feelings, and even if he couldn’t do anything, hearing more about his beloved was a consolation. But he couldn’t show it and could only feel quietly upset.

Originally, Fang Zhongyi thought he’d be harboring unrequited love for a lifetime until a drought came, and everyone started having tough times. Though he knew with Qin Shuangshuang around, Mrs. Bai wouldn’t starve, he couldn’t help but roam the hills, gathering a basket of elm seeds to send over, knowing Mrs. Bai didn’t like only eating meat!

Later, when the court issued a migration order and forbade opening the granaries, Fang Zhongyi couldn’t stay put any longer. He delivered a heap of wild vegetables, mushrooms, and dried fungus to Qin Shuangshuang, just wanting an excuse to see if Mrs. Bai was doing well. It was only upon seeing her rosy cheeks that he felt relieved.