Jiang Tangtang didn't want to rush off right now.
Although she had an oxcart to ride in, it had no shade and was exposed to the scorching sun. How could someone who couldn't live without air conditioning in the summer endure that?
Without a second thought, she objected, saying, "Dr. Li, I know you're anxious to find your wife, but now is not a good time to travel. Look at this blazing sun; we haven't found any new water sources. If we travel now and get heatstroke, wouldn't that be a greater loss?"
The Lu family elders had already obediently packed their things and were preparing to leave, but they never expected Jiang Tangtang to openly oppose Li Shi's words.
They were both shocked and frightened, and kept trying to wink at Jiang Tangtang. But Jiang Tangtang ignored them.
Despite the two men's attempts to signal her with their eyes and gestures, she remained fearless and said, "Besides, the midday sun is scorching and harsh; my husband's health can't withstand it. You can't abandon my husband's life for the sake of your wife and children, can you?"
As she spoke, she suddenly became a drama queen, mimicking scenes she'd seen in TV dramas, dramatically wiping away tears, "If anything were to happen to my husband, I wouldn't want to live anymore..."
Jiang Tangtang had only intended to feign tears, but as she thought about her several buildings and her luxurious villa, and then about her current miserable situation, her fake tears turned into real tears.
She cried uncontrollably.
Lu Shiyan had always thought she was acting, but seeing her tears, his heart felt like it was being pricked by needles, as if it were out of his control.
He found it absurd; how could he possibly feel sorry for this woman who was full of lies, pretentious, and whom he had only just met?
Li Shi had never seen such a difficult woman. The veins on his hands bulged. Just when the Lu family thought he was about to make a move, he suddenly turned around and said, "I'll go check if there's a water source nearby."
"Big Brother!" His two henchmen gave Jiang Tangtang a complicated look and quickly followed after her.
Brother Lu was at a loss for what to do. He wanted to advise his sister-in-law not to be so unreasonable and anger Li Shi, but his sister-in-law's words were all for the sake of her third brother.
He opened his mouth several times, but in the end he didn't say anything. Like Li Shi, he walked towards the hill next to him, saying, "I'll go see if there's anything to eat in the mountains."
The rest of the Lu family members closed their eyes to rest, while others searched for water, each busy with their own tasks. Only Jiang Tangtang sat on the oxcart, sobbing sadly.
Hearing the sobbing beside him, Lu Shiyan felt his heart ache even more. He rubbed his temples, trying to keep his voice down, and said gently, "Don't cry. The person is gone. There's no need to rush now. I... will be fine."
His voice was already very pleasant, but when he lowered himself and spoke gently in a low voice, it sounded even better.
Jiang Tangtang paused for a moment, silently gave a thumbs-up in her mind, and then continued to sob.
Although he had a sweet voice, was very handsome, and was a celestial being who had transmigrated from the Ninth Heaven—a man she couldn't afford even if she sold several buildings in her past life—it still couldn't compare to the fragrance of her air conditioner!
It's so hot! I really want to take a nice, hot shower, then relax in the air conditioning, scroll through my phone, support my idol, and maybe have some soda... *sobs*
Lu Shiyan: "..."
He didn't want to deal with her anymore, but her crying made him restless and his heart ached even more.
He took a deep breath and spoke gently again, "What can I do to stop you from crying?"
Jiang Tangtang looked up at him, her eyes blurry with tears, and asked, "Can I have anything I want?" As she spoke, she let out a sob.
Despite the pain all over his body, Lu Shiyan said through gritted teeth, "I will do everything in my power."
Jiang Tangtang suddenly jolted, frantically calling out to the system in her mind: "Has he fallen in love with me? Did I complete the mission? He must be in love with me, right? Captivated by my beauty, attracted by my inner qualities, and fell in love with me at first sight, right?"
The system was speechless: [Host, do you have any inner strength?]
Jiang Tangtang was furious. "Damn system, how dare you insult me? What do you mean I have no inner strength?"
"Then tell me, why did he so gently comfort me, and why was he willing to do anything to stop me from crying? What else could it be but falling in love with me?"
[Can't it just be that I find you too noisy?] Seeing Jiang Tangtang's disbelief, the system quickly pulled up a set of data to show the facts: [See? Impression score is negative, heart-fluttering value is 0.]
Lu Shiyan stared at Jiang Tangtang's face, which was like a jumbled meme, changing from bewilderment to surprise, then anger, and then quickly to frustration and accusation...
He didn't understand why his simple sentence could cause such a strong emotional reaction in her.
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