Are you dating someone?

Who is he dating?

Lu Zhaolin has no time to date.

That doesn't make sense. It's not reasonable or logical. Lu Zhaolin can't possibly go and fall in love with a pirate.

That's too outrageous; he won't believe it.

Zheng Deshan swallowed hard and said, "You've taken a liking to a pirate? And it's an international relationship, no less. That's against the rules. You'd better not submit this relationship report yet."

Lu Zhaolin's face darkened: "Not a pirate, a respectable young lady, what are you thinking!"

That's absolutely infuriating.

Even if he were incredibly desperate, he would never date a pirate. For one thing, his grandfather would beat him to death.

Upon hearing this, Zheng Deshan finally breathed a sigh of relief. That's good, that's good. It seems that Lu Zhaolin is not confused after all.

As long as he doesn't break the rules, he can date whoever he wants.

Once Zheng Deshan felt relieved, his gossipy nature immediately kicked in, and he quickly asked, "Which girl is she? Did your family introduce her to you?"

Lu Zhaolin pursed his lips: "No, we are in a free-love relationship. You'll know the details once we hand it in."

Zheng Deshan curled his lip, "Fine, so you're even going to use the secrecy stuff now."

However, Lu Zhaolin's words also make sense; no matter what, in the end, one has to get past their own hurdle.

If he can't get past this hurdle, anything he says will be in vain.

Zheng Deshan was still very curious, as Lu Zhaolin had always been the type to have his head on the top of his head.

They don't respect anyone.

They introduced him to many potential partners in Beijing, but Lu Zhaolin either found ways to turn them down or simply refused to go back.

The main appeal is to people's rebellious mentality; they don't even go back.

Whatever.

Even if they had some amazing tricks up their sleeves, they couldn't use them; they were completely useless.

Zheng Deshan had heard a thing or two about Lu Zhaolin's behavior, and it wasn't like no one had tried to pull strings to get him to persuade Lu Zhaolin.

But he felt that dating was his own business, and that other people's advice was useless and unhelpful.

He'd be better off just shutting up.

If Lu Zhaolin is really pushed to the limit, he might just pack up and leave.

If I were to try to find such a lone king of soldiers again later, it would be nothing short of a pipe dream.

Thinking of this, Zheng Deshan still asked one more question: "Does your family know about what you've done?"

Lu Zhaolin didn't hide anything and said directly, "They'll find out soon. I'll call home later."

I went straight to my mission as soon as I got back, and didn't have time to call home at all.

Lu Zhaolin planned to type up the relationship report first, and then call his grandfather.

If it weren't for his connection with the Song family, he probably wouldn't have even thought to inform his family.

He can date and get married on his own; that's his own business.

As for those family members, it's a favor to inform them, and it's their right not to.

However, considering Song Qinghe, Lu Zhaolin didn't want to let things slide.

What if they blame Song Qinghe for anything I haven't done well enough?

Lu Zhaolin did not want Song Qinghe to suffer any blame because of him, not even the slightest bit.

Seeing how serious he was, Zheng Deshan simply gave him some space: "Come on, you can make the call in my office. It'll be easier to talk when there are lots of people around outside."

This was the first time he had seen Lu Zhaolin so anxious; this kid was something else.

Lu Zhaolin didn't stand on ceremony with him, but instead said, "Would you please excuse me for a moment?"

Zheng Deshan chuckled: "Good lad, you're cautious enough. Fine, I'll give you the place."