Chapter 46 Your Scent

Even Lu Huiming, who usually disliked Lu Jin, was stunned. He stepped forward and grabbed Hao Hui, "What nonsense are you talking about?"

Hao Hui was very upset. She used to seem like a good mother and wife with a very good temper, but now she was shouting, "I'm not lying! It was him! He's the one who killed Xiao Ci!"

Lu Huiming looked embarrassed at the teachers around him who were giving him strange looks. He pulled Hao Hui back two steps and whispered, "Lu Jin is like this, how could he harm Xiao Ci? Hao Hui, don't be confused. If something happens to Xiao Ci, the school will be responsible."

The implication is that now that Lu Ci's injury is a done deal, and the future medical expenses are unknown, what they need to do now is to get the school to pay more compensation, rather than bringing the conflict into their own home.

Hao Hui cried out in despair, "It's him, it must be him! You have to believe me!"

Lu Huiming grew increasingly irritated and shouted back, "Shut up!"

Hao Hui had always lived a subservient life in front of Lu Huiming, but when Lu Huiming suddenly roared at her, she trembled all over and suddenly lost all her strength.

The principal had initially sympathized with the Lu family for having such a good child in trouble, but now his opinion had changed. He stepped forward and said politely, "There is surveillance video, so this was indeed an accident. Mrs. Lu, we understand that you are very upset, but Lu Jin is innocent in this matter."

Hao Hui's eyes were red. She felt like she was trapped in a state of isolation and helplessness, and the people around her made it hard for her to breathe.

Lu Huiming hurriedly explained, "She was just talking nonsense because she was provoked. She's not usually like this at home. Lu Jin, you know your mother usually dotes on you, so don't blame her."

Lu Jin gave a slight smile. "I won't blame her."

Throughout the entire ordeal, he remained calm in the face of Hao Hui's unfounded accusations and slanders.

It's hard not to suspect that he's experienced too many things like this, which is why he's become so accustomed to it.

The principal said to Teacher Wen, "When we adults discuss matters, we shouldn't have children present."

Teacher Wen nodded. "Xia Zhen, go out with Lu Jin for some fresh air, but don't go too far."

Xia Zhen was eager to leave, so she immediately agreed and soon pushed Lu Jin out of the office.

She deliberately walked a little further away, and when she reached an empty corridor, she hurriedly squatted down in front of Lu Jin, grabbed his hand without any hesitation, and lifted his sleeve. A moment later, she unzipped his school uniform jacket and pulled down the collar of his white T-shirt underneath.

Lu Jin reached out and tucked a few stray hairs behind the girl's ear. His eyes held boundless indulgence in all her actions. "What are you doing?"

"I need to check if you have any other injuries."

God knows how much she wanted to rush into the ward and beat up the unconscious Lu Ci when she saw him being pushed to the ground in the video!

Seeing that the girl was like a kitten that had just shown its claws, Lu Jin patted her head and said with a smile, "I'm not hurt, don't worry."

Xia Zhen grabbed his hand and pressed it against her cheek. She said remorsefully, "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have left you alone."

“This isn’t your fault.” Lu Jin lowered his head slightly, leaned closer to look at her, and said softly, “I’m the one who should apologize. I’ve made you worry again.”

Xia Zhen rubbed against his hand, her fingers gently touching the area around the scratches on his face. "Does it hurt here?"

"It doesn't hurt."

"I'm going to buy some medicine."

"No need." Lu Jin took her hand. "Zhenzhen, spend more time with me."

Xia Zhen hesitated for a moment, then said, "Okay."

She sat down on the chair next to him, and because she couldn't refuse him, he draped his school uniform jacket over her shoulders.

Lu Jin was unusually embarrassed, "My clothes are a little dirty."

He got a little dirty from the dust on the ground when he fell.

Xia Zhen was wrapped in the boy's oversized school uniform. She clutched the collar tightly, burying half her face in it, like a kitten that had smelled catnip. Her eyes were filled with a satisfied smile, and her voice was excessively sweet.

"It tastes just like you, I love it."

His gaze was deep and unfathomable as he quietly looked at her.

Xia Zhen blinked and asked innocently, "What's wrong?"

The boy reached out and straightened her oversized school uniform jacket, his voice neither cold nor indifferent, "If you don't want to be seen in public, don't deliberately provoke me."

Xia Zhen pursed her lips and glared at him.

Last time, she only kissed his Adam's apple, and her lips swelled up, forcing her to stay outside for a long time until they were a little better before going home. Otherwise, if Aunt Fang noticed anything amiss, it would be disastrous.

Xia Zhen muttered defiantly, "You clearly enjoy it when I tease you."

Lu Jin called her helplessly, "Zhenzhen."

"Okay, okay, I know. I won't let you lose control in the hospital on purpose." Xia Zhen moved closer to him, almost pressing her whole body against him. She asked with concern, "Your mother seems quite extreme. Will she really not mistreat you when you go back?"

Lu Jin pinched her rosy and pretty little face. "She doesn't like doing things that would give people something to talk about. At least for now, she won't do anything to me."

Hao Hui only revealed her true nature today, so the teachers at school will definitely pay more attention to Lu Jin's situation. If anything happens to Lu Jin, the school will have to call the police.

Lu Huiming and Hao Hui had maintained the facade of family harmony for so many years, and they absolutely could not allow it to be destroyed by someone else.

Xia Zhen still looked worried.

He held her small hand tightly and whispered, "I won't force myself, Zhenzhen, you can trust me."

Xia Zhen nodded reluctantly.

She couldn't trust him because he held a very important place in her heart.

Just realizing this made Lu Jin feel an overwhelming warmth throughout his body. His eyes flickered gently as he lowered his head and lightly touched the girl's forehead. "Is there anything you want to ask me?"

Xia Zhen looked up at him. "No."

He asked her, "Aren't you curious about my affairs at all?"

"Of course I'm curious. You'll tell me when you want to." Xia Zhen smiled brightly, her lips curving upwards. "Anyway, whatever you say is what it is. I don't need to ask."

A lump formed in his throat. "Aren't you afraid I'll lie to you?"

"Does the fact that you lied to me conflict with the fact that you like me?"

"Won't."

"That's good." Xia Zhen reached out and poked his face with her finger. "I think there are reasons why you do many things. As long as you still like me, I don't care."