Chapter 554: Miraculous Medicine Conference
"When did I ever say sweet words?" Mu Qing pursed his lips. What he said on weekdays came from his heart and what he really wanted to say. He didn't know why, but whenever he met Xin'er, he seemed to have countless words to say.
Even if he didn't speak, he just wanted to stay by his wife's side.
Seeing his aggrieved look, Hu Xin'er couldn't help but burst out laughing: "Okay, this is not important. Let's go see how your brother is doing."
The fireworks continued to bloom. Miss Du led a group of Du family disciples behind her and lined up in a row, with torches in their hands.
She stood in the middle, playing with her braids in her hands, tilting her head and smiling at Lu Yunjue: "Second Young Master Lu, I finally invited you out."
Lu Yunjue said coldly, "I wonder what Miss Du is doing with all this fanfare."
Miss Du smiled sweetly. "A few days ago, I told your brother and sister-in-law that I, Du Xiaoqin, would marry no one but you. I just don't know what you think."
"My brother and sister-in-law have already told me about what happened that day. My Lu family's attitude of rejecting Miss Du is very clear, and those boxes of so-called betrothal gifts have been left outside the door." Lu Yunjue tried to reason with her.
Miss Du let out a long "oh", took a few steps forward, and chuckled softly, "If you wanted to reject me, why did you kiss me that day?"
When had Lu Yunjue ever been teased like this? His face flushed immediately: "You... when did I..."
"Yes, yes, you really didn't mean it, but my innocence is indeed ruined. You don't know how much gossip I have endured after I returned." Miss Du said this while observing Lu Yunjue's expression.
Lu Yunjue was about to answer, but then he remembered that Miss Du was always cunning and scheming, so he said, "With the Du family's wealth, who would dare to disrespect Miss Lu?"
Miss Du took another step closer: "So, you don't want to take responsibility?"
After hearing this, the other disciples all supported their senior sister: "Second Master Lu, you don't have to be shy. If you like our senior sister, just say it!"
"Even if you don't like him, feelings can be cultivated. I think the second young master has good character and good looks. Why not marry him into our Du family?"
"Second Young Master, you must be responsible for our Senior Sister..."
A bunch of people were chattering, their eyes full of excitement at eating melons and joy at joining in the fun, but it was hard for Lu Yunjue.
He couldn't help but take a step back, frowning and saying, "Miss Du, why doesn't she find another good match? And wasn't this matter made clear last time? You also promised not to make a fuss about it. Are you, the Du family, such people who go back on your word?"
This remark hit Miss Du so hard that her expression changed slightly. "Okay, then let's not talk about responsibility. Let's just talk about the medicine you took from me... This is my Du family's unique secret medicine, and it must not be passed on to outsiders."
"May I ask how much this medicine is worth? I will definitely compensate you according to the price." Lu Yunjue also knew that the medicine was not an ordinary one, so he said directly.
He thought Miss Du had given up the idea of forcing him to marry her.
But Miss Du smiled maliciously: "My family's detoxification pills are in high demand and are worth a fortune. You can't afford them even if you spend all your money."
Lu Yunjue said calmly, "Miss Du, please make your offer. Even if it costs me my entire life, I will definitely compensate you accordingly. You don't have to worry."
"Doesn't this make my Du family seem petty and calculative?" Miss Du asked back.
Lu Yunjue was speechless for a moment. He felt that the woman in front of him was so fickle. It was she who said that compensation should be paid, and it was also she who said that this action would damage the reputation of the Du family.
Seeing him speechless, Miss Du smiled lightly again, her beautiful eyes sparkling with light. "My Du family has everything except a live-in son-in-law. Today, I'm making this clear: either you pay for the medicine with your own body, or you come back with me to report to my parents!"
After going around in circles, we finally got back to the original topic.
Lu Yunjue sighed deeply. He had originally thought that after what happened last time, he would no longer be harassed by Miss Du. However, he did not expect that due to his inappropriate behavior in a hurry in the tunnel, Miss Du would find him vulnerable.
So he was unconscious at the time, and the evil thoughts in his heart took over his body. No matter what, he shouldn't have done that frivolous thing to the woman.
"Du Xiaoqin." He called Miss Du's full name for the first time, his eyes serious and sincere.
Since he had indeed made a mistake, he couldn't get angry with Miss Du.
He asked, "Can you tell me what it will take for you to stop pestering me?"
Miss Du blinked. "Just let me succeed, okay? Even though we're not a good match and I don't know much about your family background, I'm attracted to you."
"Why?" Lu Yunjue just wanted to sigh.
Miss Du smiled and said, "Because you are good-looking and a nice person, and we are destined to be together."
Lu Yunjue thought to himself, this is really a bad fate.
His expression turned serious: "If I don't agree to you, are you going to keep pestering me like this?"
Miss Du nodded with a smile: "Relationships are cultivated."
Lu Yunjue once again firmly rejected her: "I hope you won't do this kind of thing again. If you disturb my family, I will have no choice but to be rude to you!"
When talking about his family, there was even a hint of threat in his eyes when he looked at Miss Du.
Seeing that the situation was a bit awkward, no one dared to say anything.
After saying this, Lu Yunjue turned around and left.
Hu Xiner and Mu Qing stood behind him watching the fun. Seeing that he exuded coldness and fatigue, she, as a sister-in-law, did not want to add fuel to the fire. She could only pull her husband's sleeve, hand in hand, and follow Lu Yunjue into the house in small steps.
But just as he closed the door, he heard Miss Du's voice.
She was stunned for a moment before returning to her smiling face. "Isn't your Lu family short of medicine recently? Do you want any clues about the medicinal materials?"
The three of them turned their heads at the same time: "What did you say?"
The Lu family has never revealed the news of their shortage of medicine to the outside world. How did Miss Du know about it?
Hu Xin'er thought about it and understood: "Is this the news Zhao Si revealed to you?"
Seeing that her bet had paid off, Miss Du's smile grew even wider, a hint of pride lingering in her voice. "Anyway, I know there's going to be a rare medicine conference in Qingzhou soon. Lots of people are going to be attending, and the organizer is an old friend of my father's. Would you like an invitation?"
She used clues about the medicinal materials as a condition to threaten the Lu family, which made Hu Xiner feel a little uncomfortable.
She was the first to answer: "It depends on whether Miss Du is willing to give it."
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