Chapter 73 Exclusive Title from Jinjiang
Su Ruyi paused, her hand on the doorknob still. She never expected Lu Ting to confess like this. Shouldn't this be considered a confession?
Su Ruyi was able to sense Lu Ting's thoughts to some extent. She also had a good impression of Lu Ting, which was why she tried to get to know him.
They originally thought this subtle relationship of mutual appreciation would last for a long time, since they were both busy and rarely saw each other, and it was inconvenient for them to keep in touch.
Unexpectedly, Lu Ting was so straightforward, catching Su Ruyi off guard.
"Big brother, you..."
Su Ruyi instinctively wanted to crack a joke, but when she turned around and saw Lu Ting's burning eyes and serious expression, she couldn't bring herself to say anything.
Lu Ting's Adam's apple bobbed, his hands gripping the steering wheel tightly showed his tension, his breathing was noticeably more rapid than usual, and his face was taut.
"I'm serious, can you consider me?"
"good."
This time, Lu Ting was stunned. He couldn't tell whether he was hallucinating because he was too nervous or if the other person had really said something. His pupils suddenly dilated.
"you……"
Su Ruyi suddenly opened the door and got out of the car, smiling as she said, "See you tomorrow."
After saying that, he closed the door and went inside with a flourish, leaving Lu Ting alone in the car, wondering if he was hallucinating or just imagining things.
Lu Ting really wanted to get out of the car and ask for clarification, but he saw that it was already very late, and Su Ruyi had been busy all day. If she hadn't been talking to him the whole time in the car, she would have fallen asleep long ago.
He suppressed his excitement, paused for a moment, and then drove away.
Hearing that there was no more noise outside, Su Ruyi smiled and went to wash up and go to bed.
I initially thought she was having trouble sleeping due to emotional fluctuations, but she was just too exhausted. She stood all day, had to answer all sorts of questions with full enthusiasm, and was constantly being called upon to handle various matters.
The factory and storefront have just opened, and we need to consult her on many things.
Although the hula hoop distribution department is now well-established, she still occasionally gets asked for things.
Therefore, not only was my body exhausted, but I was also mentally drained, so I fell asleep as soon as my head hit the bed.
Su Ruyi woke up very early the next morning.
If she has something to do that day, Su Ruyi doesn't need to set an alarm. She will wake up automatically early in the morning, unlike usual when she wakes up and it's already lunchtime. She often sleeps for more than ten hours every day.
She thought she had gotten up early, but it turned out she was still the last one to get up.
Su Ruyi stepped out of her room and was startled to see Lu Ting standing on the table, fiddling with the living room light.
Why are you here so soon?
It's only a little past six o'clock!
Lu Ting glared at her resentfully. Last night, she left after saying something, and he couldn't sleep at all, tossing and turning.
I finally managed to stay in bed until after 5 a.m., but I just couldn't stay in bed any longer, so I got up.
I couldn't stand staying indoors, so I drove out for a while, bought a bunch of things at the morning market, and then came here.
He hadn't originally planned to come so early, but as soon as his car entered the village, he saw Zhang Shitou fetching water early in the morning.
Lu Ting led Zhang Shitou into the car. Zhang Shitou didn't actually know Lu Ting, but he recognized the car and was very curious about it. He happily got into the car after Lu Ting greeted him.
Although it was still dark, many families in the village had already gotten up, and Zhang Shitou returned home boasting all the way.
These days, it's not easy to ride in a car. Although their village is considered relatively wealthy and has seen the world, very few people have ever ridden in a private car.
Back home, Lu Ting couldn't stay idle either, but as a guest who had brought a lot of gifts, Tong Dahua certainly couldn't let her guest chop wood or do chores.
But Lu Ting couldn't sit still any longer. Seeing that the light in the main room kept flickering, he volunteered to help fix it.
Why didn't you call me when you arrived?
Seeing his expression, Su Ruyi knew he had probably been there for a while.
"There's no rush. You'll wake up on your own when you've had enough sleep."
Lu Ting jumped off the table, pulled the switch, and the room instantly lit up, no longer flickering.
Just then, Tong Dahua walked in and said, "I said I was going to wake you up, but Lu Ting wouldn't let me disturb your rest. He's only been here for a short while, but he's already done so much for our family. We couldn't stop him."
Zhang Dagui has difficulty walking, and Zhang Shitou is strong but not very bright, so there are some chores at home that no one can do.
They usually just made do with what they had. For example, the light in the main room was something they rarely turned on, so they didn't pay much attention to the flickering light.
“We’re all family, no need to be so polite with me. You can leave any work to me,” Lu Ting said with a cheerful smile.
Su Ruyi glared at him. How did they become family?
Lu Ting's smile widened. Anyway, he had heard about it yesterday, and since he had agreed, they were a couple, and Su Ruyi's aunt was also his aunt.
Su Ruyi couldn't help but smile, then quickly shut up and went to brush her teeth and wash her face.
Fortunately, she wasn't so casual at her aunt's house; she always dressed up before coming out. If she had been disheveled, Su Ruyi would have been annoyed for a long time.
"Auntie, what delicious food did you make so early in the morning? It smells so good!"
Su Ruyi was brushing her teeth outside when she smelled a strong aroma wafting from the kitchen.
Zhang Sisi skipped and hopped over to her, excitedly saying:
"Cousin, my mom made mutton stew with bread today! She put in so much mutton!"
Tong Dahua said, "Lu Tingjiu brought half a sheep and some beef and stuff over early this morning. We were a bit rushed this morning, so we just made something simple. Remember to bring Lu Tingjiu over for dinner tonight, and we'll cook something better."
Tong Dahua never imagined that one day she would say that eating mutton soup with bread first thing in the morning was just a casual meal, something she might not be able to do even once a year.
Lamb is expensive, and their family simply can't afford to buy it.
At first, she didn't dare to accept such a big gift. Although she knew that Su Ruyi and Lu Ting had a special relationship and had never entered the house before, they both knew about each other.
Yesterday, when they were setting up their stall, Lu Ting appeared several times and even gave them drinks.
Tong Dahua could tell that the two had a close relationship, which was not just a simple business relationship, but Su Ruyi had not clarified their relationship with her, so she did not dare to make a decision on her own.
Lu Ting said that Su Ruyi asked him to buy it, so Tong Dahua accepted it.
Su Ruyi was always generous, especially when it came to food, so she had no suspicions.
"You asked him to buy these, didn't you?" Tong Dahua asked in a low voice.
She could clearly sense that the atmosphere between the two of them was different from yesterday.
Su Ruyi did not answer directly, but said, "You don't need to wait for us tonight. We probably won't be back by dinner time."
The factory has just started operating, so she can't be away for too long. She needs to get things settled in the provincial capital as soon as possible.
These next few days will definitely be very busy. If she hadn't brought Tong Dahua and Zhang Qiaoqiao back yesterday, she would definitely have stayed at a hotel in the city.
"Oh, so much food! Wouldn't it be a waste if you didn't come back?"
"How can we waste it? You can eat it. If you can't finish it, try to store it or share it with the people who usually help our family."
Yesterday, Tong Dahua and Zhang Qiaoqiao went to help, and they didn't charge a penny.
Yesterday was market day in town. If she had taken her jewelry to sell, she could have earned at least twenty yuan.
So this trip was essentially a loss for them.
But if Su Ruyi really offered money, Tong Dahua would only get angry, feeling that she was being treated like an outsider.
Tong Dahua was helpless. She knew that her niece would not take advantage of her in any way, and she couldn't even repay her.
I finally got to help out yesterday, and I ended up getting more food than I was paid.
"You're such a child... I don't even know what to say to you. How old are you? You're already taking care of us."
Su Ruyi took her arm and said, "Aunt, it's not like I didn't come back on purpose. I've just been too busy."
"Then you shouldn't buy so much stuff."
Su Ruyi just smiled and said, "Auntie, I'm starving. When can we eat?"
"It's all done. Hurry up and call Lu Ting. He just helped me knead the dough. I was quite surprised that such a big boss like him could do this."
Su Ruyi smiled and said, "He worked in the mess hall when he was in the army."
“But he came out a long time ago and was even able to help. Even if he’s a big boss, not many ordinary men would be willing to lend a hand. He didn’t look down on our family at all, even though we’re like this.”
Tong Dahua whispered in Su Ruyi's ear, "You have to hold on to such a good person."
Su Ruyi pursed her lips; she had already grasped the situation.
"Aunt, I know what I'm doing."
Su Ruyi looked over at Lu Ting, who was instructing Zhang Shitou on how to throw a punch.
Zhang Shitou kept making "waaaah" noises and was easily agitated. People who weren't family members couldn't understand what he was saying at all, but Lu Ting still communicated with him very patiently.
Feeling Su Ruyi's gaze, Lu Ting smiled at her.
His smile was as gentle as the rising sun, completely devoid of his usual sharpness.
"Come and eat!"
Zhang Shitou, who had the sharpest ears at this moment, was immediately distracted. Although he was still somewhat reluctant to give up Lu Ting's teachings, he clearly could no longer maintain his composure.
"Let's go eat first. That's enough for today's training. From now on, just train as I tell you in the mornings."
Zhang Shitou then stopped what he was doing, jumped up excitedly, and ran to the kitchen like a child. He knew there would be something delicious to eat this morning and had been craving it for ages.
Although Tong Dahua's method is simple, a simplified version of mutton stew, the quality of the ingredients is undeniable. Lu Ting carefully selected the mutton, which had no gamey smell and was of exceptionally good quality. Everyone was very satisfied with the meal.
Tong Dahua and Zhang Qiaoqiao didn't eat much today. They were too full from yesterday's buffet and hadn't digested it yet this morning.
During the meal, Su Ruyi formally introduced Lu Ting to everyone, but she didn't mention that the two were dating.
It goes without saying that everyone knows what's going on, since these days nobody brings a member of the opposite sex home for no reason.
Su Ruyi didn't bring it up, and Tong Dahua and the others didn't ask any more questions. They couldn't control Su Ruyi's affairs, nor could they help her in any way. They could only try their best to cooperate and not hold her back.
Lu Ting drove Zhang Sisi to school. Zhang Sisi left home late because she wanted to eat breakfast, while Zhang Qiaoqiao had already gone to school long ago.
As Zhang Sisi got out of the car, she said, "Goodbye, cousin and cousin-in-law."
Then, she happily carried the new schoolbag that Su Ruyi had bought for her and skipped into school.
"This child is quite sensible." Lu Ting could hardly suppress a smile.
This morning, when Su Ruyi introduced herself, she didn't mention that he was her boyfriend, which made Lu Ting quite disappointed.
Now, the dark clouds have dispersed, and I feel refreshed.
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