Chapter 468: You can't have your cake and eat it too
"You can make fine wine by soaking wineworms."

"Just this once, the wine bug will dissolve in the wine."

"Then...what about Fugui?"

Zhang Ting asked hesitantly.

"When the alcohol bug is gone from the body, wealth and honor will naturally disappear."

"However, the wine made from wine worms is good wine. Drinking it can strengthen your body and prolong your life."

Xiao Xiao's words broke the Zhang family's idea of ​​wanting to have their cake and eat it too.

They have to make a choice after all.

Is it to let the alcohol bug stay in the child's body forever, and use the child's corpse after death as the price to ensure their wealth and prosperity for the rest of their lives?
Or should you remove the wine bug and still have a jar of good health-preserving wine?
……

The living room fell into deathly silence again.

The Zhang family members looked at each other, with a fierce struggle in their minds.

Xiao Xiao looked at the child who was nervously clutching his parents' fingers. The child who was supposed to be the protagonist was the most ignorant and showed a shy and innocent smile to Xiao Xiao.

Xiao Xiao couldn't help but curl the corners of his mouth slightly and smiled back at the child.

If the child were allowed to choose for himself, I don’t know whether he would choose a life of wealth and glory, or a stable life after his death?

……

"You don't have to rush to make a choice."

Seeing that the Zhang family couldn't make up their minds, Xiao Xiao spoke up.

Moreover, perhaps his presence also made the Zhang family feel a little uncomfortable and unable to discuss freely.

"The alcohol bug staying in a child's body will not have a bad effect on the child."

"You can inform me when you have made a decision."

"Of course, if you decide not to remove the wine bug, you don't have to notify me."

"If you want to remove the alcohol bug from the child, you can contact me at any time."

……

"Okay, Master Xiao, thank you for your help."

Grandpa Zhang's frown relaxed a little.

Xiao Xiao's words that the Zhang family didn't need to make an immediate decision suddenly relaxed the atmosphere in the living room, and the Zhang family members all smiled apologetically to Master Xiao.

"I'm sorry, Master Xiao, we need to think about it again."

Zhang Ting originally wanted to hold Master Xiao's hand, but was intimidated by Master Xiao's inexplicable aura. He raised his hand a little and then put it back.

Now, no one in the Zhang family cares about Xiao Xiao’s young age anymore.

They all felt awe for Xiao Xiao from the bottom of their hearts.

Grandma Zhang opened her mouth to speak, but in the end she just sighed.

Liu Qian squatted down and held the child, feeling mixed emotions.

She no longer knew what choice to make.

Which option is best for the child?

Which choice will not make the child blame her in the future?

……

"I see."

"You can take your time to think about it."

Xiao Xiao knew that anyone in the Zhang family's position would not be able to make a choice easily.

Because this is not a simple yes or no question.

……

"Master Xiao."

Zhang Lin, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke up, "Can I get the wine bug anytime?"

At any time... Xiao Xiao instantly understood what Zhang Lin meant.

The Zhang family members all looked at Zhang Lin in confusion.

"You mean, can we get rid of the alcohol bug while the child is dying?"

Xiao Xiao directly stated what Zhang Lin meant.

What a smart question.

……

The Zhang family members finally understood the deeper meaning of Zhang Lin's question, and they all showed some surprise on their faces.

"Yes, Master Xiao, is this okay?"

A ray of light seemed to shine out from Liu Xi's confused eyes, illuminating her entire face.

In this way, you can ensure the child's wealth throughout his life and preserve the child's body after his death.

Wouldn’t it be the best of both worlds?
……

Unfortunately, how can things in this world be as smooth as you wish?

Xiao Xiao glanced at the faces of the Zhang family, and even the grandmother of the Zhang family, who had always been slightly repulsive, showed a little expectation on her face. However, they were going to be disappointed in the end.

"No."

Looking at the somewhat confused Zhang family, Xiao Xiao further explained, "The wine worm lives in the human stomach and can only be removed in the first three years."

"Once it exceeds three years, the alcohol bug will not leave unless the host dies."

……

"Ah, what about my child?"

Liu Qian suddenly became at a loss, with a panicked look in her eyes.

Although she had not made up her mind whether to remove the alcohol worms from the child's body before, once she knew that the worms could not be removed, Liu Qian did not feel relieved that she did not have to make a choice. Instead, she became more and more panicked.

"The alcohol bug in this child will last from one week to three years."

This is what A Yu told him.

Xiao Xiao once again felt that A Yu's awakening really provided him with a lot of help.

……

"Oh, oh, there's still a week until three years."

Liu Qian's mind slowly calmed down.

The Zhang family members made a rough estimate of how long Xiao knew so well that the alcohol bug had stayed in the child's body. They found that the estimate was almost the same, so they became more and more in awe of Xiao Xiao.

……

"So, you only have one week to consider it."

Xiao Xiao reminded the Zhang family that after the time limit, even if they wanted to remove the alcohol bug from the child's body, he would be powerless.

"Okay, okay."

Grandpa Zhang nodded repeatedly, and then he suddenly seemed to think of something and asked, "Master Xiao, do you think it's better for us to remove this wine worm? Or should we not remove it?"

Xiao Xiao shook his head slightly, "This is the choice you have to make."

"I can't say much."

"is it?"

"Too."

Although Grandpa Zhang felt a little regretful, he did not force Master Xiao to give him an answer.

If you anger Master Xiao because of this, it will be more trouble than gain.

He could clearly see the interests involved.

……

Xiao Xiao walked slowly towards the gate, "They must be getting anxious waiting outside."

"Oh, there is one thing you have to remember."

Xiao Xiao turned his head and said seriously, "He is addicted to alcohol. Don't forbid the child from drinking alcohol anymore."

"If the wine bug can't drink wine, it will eat people."

……

"Eat, eat people?"

Liu Qian was shocked.

"Don't worry, just keep the drinking bugs supplied with alcohol."

Xiao Xiao soothed in a gentle voice.

"Oh, okay, okay."

Liu Xi couldn't help but hug the child in her arms tighter. She almost lost her child.

She was so scared that the corners of her eyes turned red.

……

Zhang Lin was full of regret. He thought he was doing it for the child's good, but he didn't expect that his reckless behavior almost harmed the child.

Zhang Ting patted Zhang Lin on the shoulder. The Zhang brothers had a very good relationship, and he knew that his younger brother meant well.

Moreover, Master Xiao was introduced by my younger brother’s classmate.

No one understood the situation before, so it was inevitable that mistakes were made. Now, as long as the child is fine, that’s enough.

……

Xiao Xiao opened the door and found that Meng Jixi and his companions had not gone far and were still hanging around in the yard.

Seeing the door open, several people walked over quickly.

"Master Xiao."

Meng Jixi shouted.

Wang Nan and Wu Zhe looked at Xiao Xiao strangely, and followed Meng Jixi in calling out, "Master Xiao."

Before, when they were in the courtyard, Meng Jixi told them a little about Master Xiao.

Now, they are extremely curious about this Master Xiao.

(End of this chapter)