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Faced with the thick-skinned quartet, Elder Brother Li had no choice but to bring them back to Li Residence. He first introduced his beloved to all the servants, making it clear that Hanno was the highest authority in the household. After that, he left the four of them in the care of the servants to assemble the bicycle parts that Hanno had brought along.
This bicycle was actually purchased by Hanno for himself, designed for long-distance travel. It featured a comfortable and relaxed frame geometry, capable of carrying weight, with wider tires and mountain bike pedals. The bike was shaped like a butterfly to accommodate various riding postures and reduce fatigue over long periods. It was equipped with shock-absorbing front forks and had a convenient rear rack, fenders, and saddlebag. It was a very comfortable and durable bicycle. Since it was intended for use in ancient times, Hanno chose a low-key blue-black color without any flashy patterns.
Elder Brother Li, coming from a Special Forces background, possessed various repair and assembly skills. Assembling a bicycle was a breeze for him. With Hanno's assistance, they completed the assembly in less than half an hour, prompting the servants to call Yue Yunfei and his companions into the training ground.
"This is a bicycle? How strange!" The four of them circled around the bike, marveling at its beauty.
Geng Shi'an asked, "Wei Feng, how do you ride this thing?"
"I'll demonstrate for you," Elder Brother Li said as he mounted the bicycle. Having not ridden one for decades, he felt a bit awkward at first, but after a lap, he quickly adapted.
He started off slowly before gradually picking up speed. The training ground was spacious enough for Elder Brother Li to ride without any burden. Initially, Yue Yunfei and his companions watched him leisurely, but soon they could only catch glimpses of his shadow as he sped away. Their mouths dropped open in astonishment.
"Wow! That's fast!" exclaimed Mo Yan, the Princess.
"Faster than a horse," Qi Xueru added.
"And it's silent," Geng Shi'an noted.
"If used by scouts on the battlefield..." Yue Yunfei exchanged glances with Geng Shi'an.
In an instant, Elder Brother Li returned from his rapid ride and came to a steady stop in front of them.
"How was that?" he asked.
"Great! Absolutely amazing!" The four of them simultaneously gave him a thumbs-up.
"Elder Brother Li" smiled, "So, who will go first?"
"I will, I will!" Except for the gentle and quiet "Qi Xueru," the other three rushed forward. In the end, "Mo Yan, the Princess," relying on her status as both a princess and "Yue Yunfei's" wife, managed to secure the first spot to ride the bicycle.
"Mo Yan, the Princess" imitated "Elder Brother Li" and sat on the seat, her feet touching the ground as she grasped the handlebars. "Elder Brother Li" stepped forward to explain the key points and precautions for riding a bike, while the other three gathered around to listen.
"This is the handlebar; it is connected to the brakes on both sides. The rider can steer by manipulating the handlebars to change direction and maintain balance, using the brakes to slow down or stop the bicycle. These are the pedals; you push down on them with your feet, and that force is transmitted through components like the crank, chainwheel, chain, flywheel, and rear axle to propel the bicycle forward..." "Elder Brother Li" supported the back of the bike. "Now I'll help you balance; you can slowly ride a lap. When you feel confident enough, just let me know to let go, and then you can ride on your own."
"Thank you!" "Mo Yan, the Princess" happily pedaled away while "Elder Brother Li" assisted her from behind, making it seem effortless.
The others watched enviously. "Yue Yunfei" leaned closer to "Hanno" and asked, "Hanno, did you only bring one bicycle?"
"Hanno" smiled slightly. "I have another one, but it hasn't been assembled yet."
The other bicycle was naturally meant for "Elder Brother Li."
"Yue Yunfei" felt a bit disappointed. "So, Hanno, where did you buy this bicycle? Can you supply them in bulk?"
"Hanno" asked in surprise, "Are you interested in starting a bicycle business?"
"Yue Yunfei" shook his head. "No, I want to equip our scouts in the army with one each. Riding a bicycle is fast and silent; it won't make noise like horses do and won't alert the enemy—perfect for scouts."
"Hanno" inquired, "How many scouts are there in your army? How many people?"
"Yue Yunfei" replied, "Not many—just over a thousand!"
"Hanno": "..." He had initially thought that if there weren't too many scouts, he could handle getting bicycles for them himself. But now, he decided against it.
"I bought the bicycle from the Western Merchant; this is all I have left."
Yue Yunfei felt a wave of disappointment wash over him.
Hanno, however, added, "But I have the blueprints. You can have the craftsmen study them for production."
Yue Yunfei's spirits lifted. "That's great! Where are the blueprints? Can you give them to me now?"
Hanno pointed to his head. "They're here. Wait for me to draw them up tonight, and I'll hand them to you tomorrow."
"No need to rush," Yue Yunfei quickly waved his hand. Today was Li Wei Feng's long-awaited reunion with his fiancée. They had already interrupted the couple's intimate moments as unwanted guests, and if they took away the young lady's evening time as well, Li Wei Feng would surely hold it against them. Not to mention, Elder Brother Li would openly use training as an excuse to deal with him, and he wouldn't be able to resist.
Mo Yan, the Princess, rode around a couple of times. Though reluctant, she eventually let the bicycle go to the other three. The four of them spent the entire afternoon at the Li Family's training ground, playing until sunset when it became difficult to see people and objects clearly. Reluctantly, they returned to the living room and enjoyed a meal that was both novel and delicious in their eyes—food that Hanno had packed from a fast-food restaurant: Seafood Supreme Pizza, Turkish-Style Grilled Wings, Spicy Chicken Wings, Popcorn Chicken, fries, and ketchup. How had these young men and women from ancient times ever eaten such things? They were instantly captivated. Geng Shi'an and Yue Yunfei were carnivores who naturally favored various chicken dishes; Mo Yan, the Princess, developed a liking for Seafood Supreme Pizza; while Qi Xueru preferred lighter flavors and enjoyed fries dipped in sweet and sour ketchup.
After dinner, once they had sent off the four guests, the couple finally had some private time together. Hanno's room was arranged right next to Elder Brother Li's room. Elder Brother Li had already set it up beautifully; it was both comfortable and dreamy. Hanno was quite satisfied—Elder Brother Li's straight male aesthetics had improved significantly under her years of guidance.
"This canopy is so beautiful! From afar, it looks like smoke—so dreamy! It must be expensive," Hanno said as she touched the Autumn Fragrance Colored Canopy and asked Elder Brother Li.
Elder Brother Li smiled. "Not at all. No matter how expensive something is, if it's for you to use, it's not expensive; you deserve the best."
Hanno felt sweet inside upon hearing this. "We didn't have any sugar in our meal tonight; why is your mouth so sweet?"
"Sweet? I don't feel that way," Elder Brother Li replied with a lick of his lips and a smile. "Why don't you come confirm the taste?"
"Confirming is fine." Hanno was not a shy ancient maiden; she stepped forward and lifted her head to capture Elder Brother Li's lips with hers. His gaze darkened suddenly as he shifted from passive to active, deepening the kiss while his hands wandered into Hanno's clothing...
The next day, an unusually diligent General Li woke up late. At that moment, all the servants in the Li Residence understood the meaning behind the scholar's lament: "The days are short; henceforth, my lord will no longer rise early."
"Hanno, do you think your family will look down on me? We haven't even married yet, and here we are in bed together." Hanno lay on Elder Brother Li's chest, playing with his long hair, intertwining it with her own.
"They won't," Elder Brother Li replied. "All the servants in my household are veterans who were injured on the battlefield. After leaving the army, they struggled to make a living, so I took them in as servants to ease their worries about survival. They are very grateful to me and loyal. They know you are my fiancée and understand how much I value you; they would never look down on you."
"Really? But aren't they essentially slaves now that they work for you? How can they truly be thankful?" Hanno asked with concern.
"No, I only hired them; I didn't make them slaves. That's why they are even more loyal to me," Elder Brother Li said proudly.
Hanno snorted lightly, then with a flick of her finger, she cut the intertwined hair from their heads and split the braid in half, handing one piece to Elder Brother Li. He carefully tucked it into a clever little pouch and hung it around his neck.
"Finally, we can tie the knot. Back in our previous world, we didn't use our own bodies, so we never had this ritual. Now we can," Hanno said with a smile.
Elder Brother Li gazed tenderly at Hanno. "May we be of one heart and never part."
"Stop being so cheesy," Hanno playfully slapped his chest. "We're both Golden Core Stage Cultivators now; we'll only get stronger from here on out. Who knows when we'll turn gray? We might never see that day."
Elder Brother Li pretended to gasp in pain. "Wife, you've hurt me."
Hanno knew he was acting but played along. "Does it hurt? Let me massage it."
As she did so, a wave of intimacy enveloped them. After the playful moment passed, they lay side by side on the spacious bed, resting. A gentle breeze flowed through the window's crack, causing the hanging gauze curtains to dance lightly, resembling drifting clouds—a truly dreamlike scene.
"Husband, what kind of fabric is this curtain made of? It's beautiful! I want to buy some to make a set for my parents too," Hanno remarked. The village was lovely overall, but there were quite a few mosquitoes. Although they had planted many mosquito-repelling and mosquito-eating plants in their yard, some still managed to slip through. Hanno was fine since she used electric mosquito repellent while sleeping, but Mom Han couldn't stand the smell of mugwort, and Dad Han disliked the scent of electric repellent. Therefore, their room was equipped with a mosquito net. Hanno thought that the mosquito net in her parents' room couldn't compare to the one at Li Residence.
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