Chapter 155 Lu Zheng Throws Himself into His Arms

"How can I feel at ease letting you come alone?" Xia Qianqian clutched his sleeve, her eyes red-rimmed. "Both the baby and I are worried about you."

Looking at her travel-worn face, and then gently stroking her round belly, Lu Zheng felt a tightness in his throat—from Xiangyang Village to Fangcheng, a mountain road stretching dozens of miles, she was a pregnant woman…

"How did you get here?" His voice was hoarse, like sandpaper rubbing against wood.

Xia Qianqian's eyes flickered: "It's because someone from Peach Blossom Spring happened to be able to drive me here!" She didn't dare to look him in the eye. "Really, I'm not lying to you!"

Lu Zheng had no doubts. Who would have thought that his little wife, who had never even touched a steering wheel, would dare to drive a Jeep all over the place and end up in Fangcheng?

Even though he heard that she had come by car, his heart was still pounding wildly in his chest, and fear clung to him like vines, making it hard for him to breathe.

He held Xia Qianqian tightly, his breath spraying against her earlobe, carrying the crispness of pine needles from the mountains, mixed with a barely perceptible heat.

Xia Qianqian subconsciously looked up and met his deep eyes—

Upon seeing this, my heart skipped a beat.

Lu Zheng's eyes were slightly red at the corners. His eyes, which were usually as sharp as a hawk's, were now covered with a thin layer of moisture, like obsidian soaked in a clear spring, wet and reflecting her image.

This demeanor bears no resemblance to his usual ruthless and decisive tough guy; it's clearly the tenderness that comes with being moved by love.

Xia Qianqian's cheeks flushed instantly, and even her earlobes felt so hot they could fry an egg on them. Being stared at so intently by him, she felt as if her bones had softened, and even her breathing became cautious.

"Let's...let's take care of business first." She hurriedly looked away, her fingers pressing against his burning chest, trying to create some distance between them, since there were so many people watching behind them!

But Lu Zheng was already in a state of turmoil when Xia Qianqian touched him, like a spark landing on dry tinder, igniting his burning heart. How could he bear to let go?

If the occasion weren't so inappropriate, he would have loved to pull her into his arms and kiss her passionately, until she could barely breathe, until he was the only person in her eyes and heart.

Sensing her rejection, he didn't loosen his grip; instead, his arm muscles tensed up, pulling her even tighter, almost as if he were melding her into his very bones.

Xia Qianqian was held in his arms, her back pressed tightly against his burning chest. She could clearly feel his heart pounding like a drum, each beat making her eardrums tremble.

The surrounding air seemed to have been sucked out, leaving only the crisp scent of pine emanating from him and the heart-pounding warmth emanating from his chest, enveloping and melting her completely...

Her body went limp involuntarily, and she would have almost collapsed if he hadn't held her tightly.

"cough!"

A deliberate dry cough rang out.

Lu Zheng frowned, a hint of displeasure at being interrupted flashing in his eyes, but he still reluctantly let go of Xia Qianqian's arms. As soon as his fingers left her waist, he immediately grabbed her hand and intertwined his fingers.

He turned around, his cold gaze fixed on Lu Rensheng.

Lu Rensheng strolled over to greet the two, his gaze towards Xia Qianqian carrying a hint of scrutiny and assessment.

This is the country woman who seduced Lu Zheng so much that he gave up his family business.

He first glanced at Xia Qianqian, a hint of contempt flashing in his eyes, but when he saw her face clearly, he paused almost imperceptibly.

This face is indeed extremely beautiful.

Her eyebrows were like distant mountains shrouded in mist, her eyes like autumn waters rippling across the surface, and especially her skin, which was so delicate and fair that even pampered young ladies who had been confined to their chambers for years might not have, exuding an ethereal quality untouched by the world.

Even without makeup and dressed in the most ordinary clothes, she exudes a breathtaking beauty just by standing there.

Lu Rensheng nodded secretly, his initial disdain for "country women" fading somewhat. No wonder this kid seemed to be bewitched, even looking down on the Bai family's daughter. With such looks, she wouldn't be outshone by the meticulously dressed socialites at a high-society party in Hong Kong.

Even heroes can't resist the charms of a beautiful woman; the ancients were right.

He thought to himself: Since his son is reluctant to let her go, it's not like we can't compromise. Let her go to Hong Kong with him; after all, she's just a woman.

only……

Lu Rensheng's gaze fell on the two people's tightly clasped hands, and his eyes suddenly sharpened. He would never give the title of wife to a country girl!

Making her a concubine to serve Lu Zheng and produce offspring for the Lu family is already an immense favor. It's only right that Lu Zheng, once he has established himself in Hong Kong, marries a wife of equal social standing.

The more he thought about it, the more appropriate it seemed, and the more he looked at Xia Qianqian with a hint of condescending "forgiveness".

Having spent years navigating the business world, Lu Rensheng's greatest skill was manipulating people's hearts. At this moment, while he was calculating Xia Qianqian's intentions, he put on a smile: "Is this the girl you were talking about?"

He deliberately softened his tone, and even his eyes became much gentler, as if he wasn't the one who had just pointed a gun at his son.

Lu Zheng shielded Xia Qianqian behind him, their fingers intertwined tightly. He looked up at Lu Rensheng and said calmly, "She is my wife, Xia Qianqian."

He spoke the word "wife" slowly and deliberately, as if making a declaration or a warning.

Upon hearing this, Lu Rensheng narrowed his eyes almost imperceptibly.

Okay, very good.

Having lost the brief exchange, he sneered inwardly, but remained outwardly calm, even nodding to Xia Qianqian.

Just wait and see.

Lu Rensheng secretly plotted. Once they returned to Hong Kong, he would introduce Lu Zheng to real socialites and ladies—those wealthy young women from prominent families who could contribute to his career. He wanted to see if Lu Zheng would still treat this country girl like a treasure.

They've just been stuck in those poor mountain villages for too long and haven't seen much of the world.

He firmly believed that Lu Zheng had his blood flowing through his veins and would eventually understand that a woman's beauty was useless; being a decorative vase was already the best one could hope for. If she wanted to stand by the Lu family, she would have to see if she could become a springboard for his career and bring him real benefits.

This kind of country girl who's all looks and no substance?

Lu Rensheng concealed the contempt in his eyes.

Sooner or later, Lu Zheng will get tired of her.

He waited to see Xia Qianqian show fear in front of Lu Zheng, and to see Lu Zheng give up this "stumbling block" on his own.

"Since this is our first meeting, why don't you come in and have a cup of tea?"

"No need," Lu Zheng said, reaching out to take Xia Qianqian's hand and leave. "We have nothing to say to you."

"etc."

Xia Qianqian gently pressed down on his wrist.

Lu Zheng was taken aback. When he looked down at her, he met her clear eyes, which showed no fear whatsoever.

Lu Rensheng had repeatedly emphasized "Miss" and "Young lady" just now, so how could she not realize that he didn't acknowledge her as Lu Zheng's wife at all?

Isn't it just that they think she's not good enough for Lu Zheng? They think she's a stumbling block to Lu Zheng's career?