Chapter 775: Don't Give Up
In the next few days, Zhang Zhaoming went back to see Du Yan every afternoon and stayed in Du's house for about an hour.
Half an hour was spent practicing massage techniques with Du Yan, and another half an hour was spent giving Du Yan training lessons.
The method Zhang Zhaoming used to build strength was to use two wooden barrels, fill them with water, hold them in both hands, and swing them up and down.
Du Yan looked at the full bucket of water and felt it was heavy. He tried to pick it up with both hands, but he couldn't lift it at all.
"This is too heavy."
As soon as she finished speaking, she saw Zhang Zhaoming pick up the wooden barrel with one hand.
Du Yan was stunned. Zhang Zhaoming had a baby face, but she didn't expect him to be so strong.
Zhang Zhaoming picked up another wooden barrel with his other hand, raised it with both hands, and swung it up and down, looking very relaxed.
Du Yan looked at him and vaguely saw the bulging muscles on his arms.
This made her realize that the person in front of her was a soldier killing enemies on the battlefield and had powerful fighting power.
Zhang Zhaoming demonstrated it, then put down the wooden barrel and poured out half of the water.
"Let's try it." Zhang Zhaoming said.
Du Yan walked over and reached for the wooden barrel with one hand. She used all her strength, her cheeks puffed up like a puffer fish, and barely lifted the barrel off the ground.
Zhang Zhaoming couldn't help but smile when he saw her puffy cheeks.
Du Yan put down the barrel and glared at Zhang Zhaoming in embarrassment: "Brother Zhang, what are you laughing at?"
"You are so cute like this, like a little animal." Zhang Zhaoming said.
At this point, Du Yan was left with only shame, her ears turned red, and she seemed a little embarrassed.
"Brother Zhang, it's still too heavy."
"Then pour out half of it."
Zhang Zhaoming poured out half of the water again, and this time, Du Yan was lifted up.
Du Yan could lift the bucket with both hands. He tried to lift it with one hand and barely managed to do it. He then used the other hand to lift another bucket of water, but he couldn't keep his balance and fell in one direction.
Du Yan screamed and felt like she was about to fall to the ground, but she ended up falling on a hard chest, and the hot body temperature transmitted to her through the clothes.
Du Yan was a little at a loss, and subconsciously let go of her hands, but the wooden barrel did not fall to the ground, but was caught by Zhang Zhaoming.
Du Yan quickly stood up by holding on to something. After she stood firmly, she found that she was holding on to Zhang Zhaoming's chest. She quickly withdrew her hand, her face already flushed red.
When Zhang Zhaoming looked at her, he felt like a small animal was running around in his heart.
He managed to calm his mind, thinking about what he was doing, and said, "Less."
As a result, there were only two empty buckets left.
Du Yan carried two empty buckets, squatted in a horse stance, and stood firmly.
"Do this twenty times." Zhang Zhaoming gestured and said.
Du Yan started doing it. At the beginning, he felt it was quite easy, but later it became more and more difficult.
She secretly checked Zhang Zhaoming's expression and saw that his face was very serious, clearly forbidding any laziness. Du Yan gritted her teeth and finished the work.
After a short rest, continue with the next movement.
By the time he was done, Du Yan could hardly lift his hands.
Zhang Zhaoming's baby face was no longer tense, but smiled and praised: "Very impressive."
"Is it the same when you train your troops?" Du Yan asked curiously.
She thought Zhang Zhaoming looked quite cool and majestic just now.
"No." Zhang Zhaoming said.
Du Yan became even more curious.
"Even more vicious." Zhang Zhaoming said.
Du Yan imagined him like that and thought he was even cooler.
"That's all for today. You can let the maid massage your hands. It will be a little sore when you wake up tomorrow." Zhang Zhaoming said, looking at her deeply. "I'll come again tomorrow."
Du Yan nodded.
Just as Zhang Zhaoming said, the next day, the flesh on Du Yan's arms was very painful, and his posture when eating was a little strange.
Both Mrs. Du and Du Wei noticed it.
"What's wrong with your hand?" asked Mrs. Du.
Du Yan then told him about how she had trained her strength with Zhang Zhaoming.
"Zhang Zhaoming?" Mrs. Du was a little unfamiliar with this name.
"They are the deputy generals and personal guards of the Second Young Master Gu." Du Yan said.
Madam Du looked into Du Yan's eyes and felt that there was a light in her eyes when she talked about the deputy general.
Some time ago, when her daughter was chasing Gu Huaiyu, her face was always distraught and unhappy, which made her feel uncomfortable too.
Even though Gu Huaiyu was an outstanding man, he made her daughter unhappy and she felt that he was not a good match for her.
This chapter's deputy general seems pretty good...
She hopes her daughter can find someone who can make her happy.
"Do you like me?" Mrs. Du asked as she came closer.
Du Wei heard this and looked at Du Yan, pursing her lips and smiling, unable to hide her gossip.
Du Yan's face flushed. "What do you mean by like? We are friends. Mom, please don't tarnish our pure relationship!"
"Since you are pure, why are you blushing?" Mrs. Du said with a smile.
"Am I blushing?" Du Yan looked at Du Wei, seeking an answer.
Du Wei nodded affirmatively.
Du Yan touched her face, which was a little hot.
Could it be that she really likes Zhang Zhaoming?
Some time ago, her heart and eyes were full of Gu Huaiyu. Did she change her mind so quickly?
Du Yan was a little unsure of his own thoughts.
You probably don't like it, right?
She always felt that she felt more like a friend towards Zhang Zhaoming.
After this episode, Du Yan felt a little uncomfortable when she saw Zhang Zhaoming again.
When Zhang Zhaoming touched her hand, Du Yan subconsciously withdrew it.
Zhang Zhaoming was stunned for a moment.
Did Du Yan discover what he was thinking?
So, was she trying to avoid suspicion and distance herself from me? Was she rejecting me in disguise?
Zhang Zhaoming felt a little disappointed. He taught her as usual, but also deliberately avoided physical contact.
When the training ended and Zhang Zhaoming left, Du Yan was sitting on the chair, supporting his chin with a frown.
She could also clearly feel the change in Zhang Zhaoming's attitude towards her, which became more distant.
She was not happy about the change.
Du Yan couldn't help but grab her hair violently, looking annoyed.
She felt uncomfortable when Zhang Zhaoming touched her, and she was unhappy when he distanced himself from her. What did she want?
She can't understand herself anymore!
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Gu Huaiyu also clearly noticed Zhang Zhaoming's mood changes.
He seemed happy yesterday, but today he has his head down and looks worried.
He knew that his deputy general had fallen in love with Miss Du. Is falling in love with someone such a rollercoaster of joy and sorrow?
He doesn't understand.
But he still walked over and patted him on the shoulder.
Zhang Zhaoming looked at him and quickly called out, "General!"
"Have you encountered any problems in your relationship?" Gu Huaiyu asked softly.
Zhang Zhaoming felt depressed, and his general's gentle side not only attracted the girl, but also made him want to talk to her.
He really didn't have anyone to talk to, as the general was the person closest to him.
So Zhang Zhaoming expressed his troubles.
"I wonder if she noticed that I like her, so she deliberately avoids me..." Zhang Zhaoming said worriedly.
Should he obey her and stay away from her? But he couldn't help wanting to get closer to her.
Zhang Zhaoming couldn't help but look at Gu Huaiyu for advice.
Gu Huaiyu has always been gentle, elegant, calm and composed, but at this moment, he was really a little panicked.
He has never liked anyone and has no emotional experience.
He doesn't understand either.
Under Zhang Zhaoming's expectant gaze, Gu Huaiyu said profoundly, "One penny a day, a thousand pennies a thousand days, a rope saws through wood, and water drips through stone."
Zhang Zhaoming's eyes suddenly lit up: "You mean I shouldn't give up so easily, right? Thank you, General."
After saying that, he walked away happily.
Gu Huaiyu: ...I think so, right? He wasn't sure.
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