Chapter 473: Unrestrained Behavior – Daily Gossip in the Courtyard of the Sickly Young Lady

Chapter 473 Unrestrained Revelry – The Daily Gossip Life of the "Delicate Young Aunt" in the Compound

By the time the Cen family began their Lunar New Year's Eve reunion dinner, the streets outside remained lively, peaceful, and completely undisturbed.

Lin Qing and the others knew the police operation had gone smoothly. The next priority was pursuing the upper and lower connections of the human trafficking ring!

But that could wait for now. The knockout drug dealer couldn’t be ignored either. Since the traffickers had been found, the drug supplier was undoubtedly a key link in their operation. Then there were Jin Jianhua and Wang Qiaomei from their own courtyard, who had somehow gotten caught up in this affair—what exactly had they intended to do with the knockout drug?

Still, none of this could ruin the Cens’ celebratory mood!

"Cheers!" Lin Qing lifted her cup of juice and clinked it against the wine glasses held by the other three.

"Cheers!"

The Cen household was filled with joy and harmony!

Another year had come to an end, and a new one was beginning. Their lives were only getting better!

Since they still had work the next day, Lin’s parents didn’t insist on keeping the young couple to observe the New Year’s Eve traditions (shǒusuì, staying up late on New Year’s Eve for longevity). Instead, they urged them to return early and rest.

Lin Qing and Cen Xi didn’t refuse. After finishing dinner and taking a bath, they retreated to their room. Even so, their family dinner had stretched on for quite a while, and it was already nearly 10 p.m.

Cen Xi smelled faintly of liquor, and as Lin Qing leaned in, she caught a whiff of its light, pleasant fragrance—something she rather liked.

The dim lighting created a cozy ambiance over the room, and the two didn’t waste this precious time…

Drenched in sweat in the heated room, Lin Qing nudged the man beside her. "I need to wash up."

Without washing up, she probably wouldn’t be able to sleep!

"Alright." Cen Xi, now mostly sober, fetched a basin and poured water. There were two thermoses in the room, so there was enough for a quick wash.

"Ahh~" Much better now!

Lin Qing sprawled on the freshly changed bedding, then rolled over after a moment, her eyes trailed him, who had just been busy.

"What’s wrong?" Cen Xi turned around just in time to meet her gentle eyes.

He sat back on the bed and asked again, "Why are you looking at me like that?"

"Nan-ge, how about we try to start a family next year?" By next year, her body would be fully recovered, and they could start trying.

"Why bring this up all of a sudden?" They had previously agreed there was no rush for this, hadn’t they?

"It’s just that lately, so many people around us are becoming mothers." She was a little afraid that Cen Xi might also want to be a father—and truthfully, she couldn’t help feeling envious.

Long, long ago, the neighbors had said she’d never be able to have children of her own.

At best, she could only raise another’s child—whether as a stepmother or through adoption, she’d always be raising another’s offspring.

She’d refused to accept it—why should she?

But back then, her frail body had already bled her parents dry. How could she demand more?

Perhaps Heaven took pity on her, giving her that miracle, the fateful meeting with the man before her, and now her steadily healing body—all of it had rekindled her desires.

Maybe people always want more. She was no exception. Before her recovery, how could she have dared to hope?

Now, the longing for a child grew fiercer in her chest, and her eyes shone brighter.

Cen Xi reached out and hugged her. "Qing Qing, there’s no rush. Let's wait another two years, okay?"

Lin Qing broke free from his embrace. "You don’t object?"

There was a time when Cen Xi had even mentioned getting a vasectomy to avoid any accidents that might lead to an unplanned pregnancy. So, had his thoughts changed now?

Cen Xi smiled. He could see clearly—it was his Qing Qing who longed to be a mother, not him wanting a child. This made him happy.

But now was still not the time. "You're still young. Let’s revisit this in two years, alright?"

Lin Qing gazed at him in delighted surprise. "Really?"

She had been truly worried he would refuse.

Cen Xi nodded and drew her back into his arms. "Really."

Lin Qing hugged him back. He was so good—for her sake and his own, she wanted a child of his blood!

The atmosphere between them was exceptionally warm, completely unaware that trouble was brewing next door.

Next door, the Zhou family also didn’t observe the New Year’s Eve vigil since they had work the next day. Apart from a more lavish dinner, everything else was much the same as usual.

After Zhou Qin and Wang Qiaomei returned to their room, Wang Qiaomei held back her impatience and coaxed Zhou Qin into another round.

Once it was over, Wang Qiaomei poured a glass of water for Zhou Qin, who lay sprawled on the bed. In a corner where Zhou Qin couldn’t see, a fine white powder dissolved into the water.

"Qin dear, you worked hard. Have some water!"

Zhou Qin, completely unsuspecting, took the glass and drank it all in one go.

Not long after drinking, his eyelids began to droop. He thought it was just exhaustion and didn’t give it another thought, quickly falling asleep.

Wang Qiaomei watched from the corner of her eye. Once she saw he was unconscious, a triumphant smile spread across her face as she hurried over and gave his thigh a sharp pinch.

The heavyset man on the bed didn’t stir at all—she knew she had succeeded!

Smirking, Wang Qiaomei turned away and began wiping off the traces on her body before changing into the specially tailored outfit she had sewn herself, waiting...

A flush rose to her cheeks as she occasionally glanced toward the door.

Across the hallway from the Zhou family, in the Jin household, Jin Jianhua and Zhang Mengyun also carried out their usual conjugal relations. However, their experience couldn’t compare to others, leaving Jin Jianhua somewhat bored.

Following his arrangement with Wang Qiaomei, Jin Jianhua handed Zhang Mengyun a glass of water after they finished, which touched her deeply.

In Zhang Mengyun’s heart, Jin Jianhua could do no wrong—there was no man in the world better than him.

As exhaustion slowly crept over her, she soon closed her eyes.

The thought of what was about to happen filled Jin Jianhua with excitement.

Their past experiences had given him and Wang Qiaomei new inspiration, leading to tonight’s plan.

Due to the "Destroy the Four Olds" campaign, firecrackers were banned in the city during the New Year, so the courtyard was unnaturally quiet under the high-hanging midnight moon.

Just past midnight, a dark figure slipped out of the main house and swiftly entered the neighboring room.

Their plan had been carefully planned—after midnight, those who had stayed up late would already be asleep, so there was no chance of being discovered.

And that was indeed the case. Unfortunately, a few retired elders, light sleepers after drinking plenty of wine, felt the urge to use the toilet.

Old Man Li and Mother Li staggered out from the backyard. Hearing the lewd noises, their faces flushed, and they quieted their steps.

They couldn’t help but sigh inwardly—tsk, it’s so late, why are these youngsters still carrying on like this?