Chapter 215 The Woman with Zero Fertility Value 18

“I did not agree to go on a blind date with anyone. I came to pick up Tang Yaoyao because an uncle asked me to take care of her for a while. He said she wanted to come to the border to experience life and asked me to take care of her for a while.”

This uncle had once helped his father, and the two families were old friends. Although he disliked having to take care of a pampered young lady, he still agreed to his request.

Upon hearing this, Tang Yaoyao forgot her fear and hurriedly asked, "So you were tricked into coming here? Does that mean our blind date doesn't count?"

Pei Wujiu didn't even glance at Tang Yaoyao, his gaze fixed on Shi Yunzhen, and said firmly, "It doesn't count."

Very good!

Tang Yaoyao cheered inwardly, genuinely happy.

This man is handsome, but his aura is too strong and too cold. She still prefers a gentler man.

She turned to the side, grabbed Shi Yunzhen's hand, and squeezed it tightly.

"Yunzhen, thank you."

If it weren't for her, she wouldn't have had the courage to ask.

She might be trapped here for no reason, simply because some people are acting out of selfish desires, plotting to develop feelings for each other over time.

"You're welcome."

Pei Wujiu's gaze lingered briefly on their clasped hands before shifting slightly upwards to meet Shi Yunzhen's eyes.

"I have never been on a blind date with anyone, and I have never been attracted to anyone in the past 20 years."

The voice was neither hurried nor slow, yet steady and powerful, as heavy as a thousand pounds.

Shi Yunzhen chuckled softly, "I understand."

He gave her a deep look, then turned to Tang Yaoyao, his face no longer showing its usual coldness.

I will give you an explanation for this.

Although women are few, the empire prohibits any form of forced marriage except for barren women and criminals, leaving only a subtle impression.

This kind of deception to force a marriage is too shameless. Although he did not do it and he does not need to, he is still involved and he must give an explanation.

"good."

Tang Yaoyao did not refuse.

After this experience, she made up her mind to find a job to avoid falling into such a passive situation again.

After all, her perfect fertility score is bound to attract some strange and monstrous things.

Shi Yunzhen also said, "If you encounter any difficulties in the future, you can come to me."

“Yun Zhen…”

Tang Yaoyao's nose was slightly red, her eyes were filled with tears, and her voice was choked with sobs.

"After we return to Jinlan City, I will treat you to a meal, which I will cook myself."

Shi Yunzhen looked surprised, "I didn't expect you to be a good cook."

Tang Yaoyao couldn't help but feel a hint of pride, and unconsciously straightened her back.

"My maternal grandfather's ancestors were imperial chefs, and I learned all this from him. Although I can't compare to my grandfather, the taste is still pretty good."

"Then I'll wait for the feast."

"hey-hey."

Tang Yaoyao chuckled and took out her phone.

"Let's exchange contact information then, so I can contact you when I get back to Jinlan City."

Shi Yunzhen naturally wouldn't refuse.

Suddenly, a hand appeared from the side, with well-defined knuckles holding a black phone.

"Ahem," Pei Wujiu cleared his throat, a suspicious blush rising at the tips of his ears, "Yunzhen, why don't we exchange contact information? Once we've investigated Miss Tang's matter, I can... promptly inform you."

Shi Yunzhen looked at him with a half-smile.

A slight blush rose on Pei Wujiu's face, but he still stubbornly stretched out his hand, his knuckles turning slightly white from the excessive force.

Tang Yaoyao secretly pursed her lips, keenly sensing his ulterior motives, and couldn't help but glare fiercely at Pei Wujiu.

Shi Yunzhen's lips curved slightly, naturally she did not refuse.

Although she didn't do it intentionally today, she was naturally in a good mood since the fish swam over on their own.

Pei Wujiu put away his phone, his fingertips subtly tracing the newly saved number on the screen, a rare hint of gentleness appearing in his usually cold and stern eyes.

Tang Yaoyao put her arm around Shi Yunzhen's and said deliberately, "Alright, now that the misunderstanding is cleared up, you can go."

She was afraid of Pei Wujiu, but when Yun Zhen was around, she wasn't so afraid.

Moreover, she was also involved in this absurd blind date because of him, not to mention that he also harbored desires for Yun Zhen, so she secretly disliked him.

Pei Wujiu originally thought that he was just picking someone up today at someone's request, and planned to return to the military camp immediately after dropping them off at their residence.

Therefore, I did not deliberately set aside time, as there are indeed several urgent matters to be dealt with in the military.

but……

Pei Wujiu looked at Tang Yaoyao.

"Since today's matter was a misunderstanding, as a way of expressing your apology, I will have someone send you back to Jinlan City."

Seeing the reluctance on Tang Yaoyao's face, he added, "It's a bit unsafe for a single woman like you to be in a border city."

Upon hearing this, Tang Yaoyao's face showed a hint of hesitation.

She was reluctant to part with Shi Yunzhen, but she was also worried about her own safety. However, she couldn't stay by Shi Yunzhen's side and disturb her time with Ji Zhilan.

She hadn't considered that Pei Wujiu was currently unaware of Ji Zhilan's existence, so how could he feel at ease leaving Shi Yunzhen alone here?

Tang Yaoyao hesitated for a moment, but still nodded in agreement.

Pei Wujiu's brow relaxed for a moment, and he stood up. "Let's go."

"So fast?"

“My people are right outside the hotel,” Pei Wujiu said calmly.

"All right."

Since she was going to trouble the other party anyway, Tang Yaoyao felt embarrassed to say anything more and obediently got up and followed them.

Pei Wujiu turned to face Shi Yunzhen, his gaze fixed on her eyes, his voice lower than usual: "Yunzhen, my contact number is always available."

Having said that, he turned and strode away.

"Yunzhen, remember to contact me after you return to Jinlan City." Tang Yaoyao waved goodbye to Shi Yunzhen.

After the two left, Ji Zhilan emerged from the corner.

He sat down next to Shi Yunzhen, his head bowed, his loose hair obscuring his somber expression.

Shi Yunzhen glanced at him, picked up her black tea, took a sip, and turned her gaze to the window.

She did not explain.

What is there to explain?

Isn't this obvious?

Here, she is a barren woman; those who choose to follow her are bound to experience this.

Ji Zhilan was well aware of this, otherwise he wouldn't have deliberately avoided it when he noticed it.

Even though I understand, I can't stop feeling sad.

His chest felt aching and swollen, as if it were stuffed with a ball of cotton soaked in vinegar; a bitter taste churned in his chest, making even breathing painful.

At the same time, seeing that a man who was more outstanding than herself and better than her in every way was about to come to Yun Zhen's side, Ji Zhilan felt a sense of panic in addition to her sadness.

Will Zhenzhen abandon him after discovering that he is better than her?

After all, there's really nothing to talk about between him and Zhenzhen.

To put it bluntly, he was nothing more than a plaything offered up by someone who was attracted to his looks.

However, he gave his whole heart to this lustful attraction.

It's a plaything, but it's still just a plaything.

Ji Zhilan clearly sensed that Zhenzhen didn't have any extra feelings for him; she just thought he was useful and fun.

Perhaps it was impulsiveness, or perhaps the fear of loss was growing wildly in her heart, but Ji Zhilan finally revealed her worries.

"Zhenzhen, will you... not want me anymore..."

Shi Yunzhen turned around, her face showing surprise: "Why would you think that?"

Ji Zhilan bit her lip: "Pei Wujiu... he's very outstanding..."

Shi Yunzhen chuckled lightly: "That won't mean I'll abandon you. This isn't a choice between two options; I want it all!"

Upon hearing this, Ji Zhilan didn't feel upset at all; instead, she breathed a sigh of relief, and a sense of joy spread through her heart.

That's great, Zhenzhen won't abandon him.

"but……"

Ji Zhilan's heart jumped again.

"But what?"

"If you continue to stagnate..." Shi Yunzhen's fingertips traced the rim of her teacup, "the relationship between us might become a choice."

Ji Zhilan's heart clenched suddenly. Her nonchalant expression was reflected in his dark pupils, and his Adam's apple bobbed as he suppressed his anxiety into a hoarse, determined voice.

"Zhenzhen, please tell me, what should I do?"

Shi Yunzhen tilted her head slightly, and the afternoon sunlight cast dappled shadows under her eyelashes.

She raised her hand and tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear. "Let's go back, Ji Zhilan."

“Go back to the Fifth Army, and then present it to me intact!”

Ji Zhilan's pupils contracted sharply. He stared intently at Shi Yunzhen, meeting her indifferent gaze.

After a long while, he lowered his head deeply.

"As you wish."

His voice was soft, yet carried immense weight.

That night, Ji Zhilan did his best to serve Shi Yunzhen, like a pilgrim measuring a sacred place, turning his last bit of strength into a tender imprint.

The next morning, they flew back to Instant Light City.

Not long after Ji Zhilan left, Pei Wujiu pushed a food cart and knocked on Shi Yunzhen's door.

Shi Yunzhen opened the door and saw Pei Wujiu, which did not surprise her.

She smiled enigmatically. "You've come."

Pei Wujiu nodded, a faint smile playing on his lips, a stark contrast to his cold demeanor from yesterday.

"yes."

"Come in."

Shi Yunzhen opened the door completely, turned around and sat down.

The silk bathrobe loosely wrapped around her body, revealing a section of her porcelain-white neck.

Adorned with a few crimson marks, like plum blossoms blooming after a snowfall, they meander gracefully down the collarbone, eventually disappearing into the depths of the slightly open bodice.

She casually crossed her legs, and the hem of her bathrobe slipped open, creating a gap.

Several identical red plum blossoms emerged from the inside of my calves, appearing and disappearing in the morning light, like freehand brushstrokes from a master painter, each stroke perfectly capturing the heart.

Pei Wujiu pushed the food cart in, keeping his eyes straight ahead the whole time, only the tips of his fingers holding the cart turned slightly white.

He brought out the food from the food cart one by one, his manner elegant: "Please enjoy your meal."

Shi Yunzhen then picked up her chopsticks and began to eat slowly and deliberately.

Pei Wujiu sat down opposite her and waited quietly for her to finish her meal.

After finishing breakfast, Shi Yunzhen wiped the corners of her lips clean.

"Alright, go ahead, what do you want to say?"

Shi Yunzhen asked the question directly, and Pei Wujiu answered it just as directly.

I hope you can consider me.

"I am 28 years old, orphaned, have no vices, and currently serve as the Commander-in-Chief of the First Army."

He suddenly curled his lips into a smile, and the serious report instantly took on a different meaning.

"In terms of appearance, I consider myself fairly decent; in terms of figure, I'm no worse than Ji Zhilan, and should suit your taste. As for other aspects..."

"I'm sure it won't disappoint you."

"I'm open to testing and welcome to try it out."

Clearly, in just one night, he had ascertained Shi Yunzhen's identity and background, as well as her relationship with Ji Zhilan, and made a decisive choice.

Without the slightest hesitation.

Shi Yunzhen was a little surprised, not expecting the other party to say such a thing.

That makes sense, though. If someone isn't adaptable and resourceful, how could they have secured a position in the General Staff Headquarters at such a young age?

His serious and rigid demeanor is merely a facade.

Shi Yunzhen sized him up.

He wore a crisp, dark green military uniform, with each brass button meticulously fastened below his Adam's apple, and even the folds in his cuffs exuded a stern and restrained air.

The morning light glazed his sculpted features with a cold glaze, casting sharp shadows between his brow bone and the bridge of his nose, making his jawline as sharp as if carved by a knife.

But when you meet those eyes, you see a scorching magma surging deep within the dark pupils, a dark current that devours people, a wildness that is completely opposite to this neat uniform.

This extreme contradiction created a fatal tension within him.

The more restrained he is, the more one wants to pry open his tightly buttoned collar with their fingertips; the calmer and more composed he is, the more one longs to see his rationality crumble.

Shi Yunzhen suddenly chuckled, a hint of amusement in her voice, "Inspect the goods anytime?"

"Let's do it now."

She leaned back, her posture languid, her fair, jade-like legs slowly crossing over each other. She changed the position of her fair, jade-like legs as she crossed them, her skin gleaming with a warm, pearly luster under the light and shadow.

Pei Wujiu's breathing visibly faltered, and the muscles beneath his military uniform instantly tensed.

He stared intently at her, his Adam's apple bobbing heavily, and he responded softly, "Okay."

He slowly stood up, his slender fingers rising to rest on the top button of his top.

The brass buttons made a soft "click" sound at his fingertips.

His movements were slow, and each button he unbuttoned was accompanied by heavier breathing.

With the front of the military uniform open, the clearly defined muscle contours beneath the white shirt underneath could be vaguely seen.

Then came his bronze skin, his muscles firm and powerful, and his abdominal muscles deeply defined, with two slanted lines extending from his lower abdomen to his waistband...

Shi Yunzhen rested her chin on her hand, watching the scene with great interest, her smile deepening.

Pei Wujiu's face flushed with heat.

This feeling of being scrutinized made him feel both ashamed and inexplicably excited.

His movements unconsciously quickened.

Soon, she wanted to present herself completely to Shi Yunzhen.

Pei Wujiu tried his best to suppress his instinct to hide, stretching his limbs as he did so, letting Shi Yunzhen's gaze sweep over him inch by inch, causing him to tremble.

Are you satisfied?

Shi Yunzhen beckoned to him with her finger, "Come here."

Pei Wujiu took a small step forward, instantly closing the distance between them. Shi Yunzhen could even feel the heat emanating from his body.

She tilted her head slightly, looked at the man in front of her, and reached out to touch him.