Chang Lili felt anxious watching this, and she couldn't bear to watch any longer.
He must really love blacksmithing, but because he is delicate and precious, his family doesn't agree with or allow him to do something so unbecoming of his status, so he came here secretly from his family.
"Sister Lili, look how tired he is! He doesn't even know how to blacksmith. Please teach him. He's so pitiful!" Lu Ming pleaded, pulling Chang Lili along.
None of the people around paid any attention to this young master. Feeling indignant, she finally lifted her foot and followed Lu Ming over.
Standing before the young master, the man seemed oblivious to everyone's presence, continuing to laboriously hammer his iron, only to find his efforts yielding little result. Fine beads of sweat covered his fair, almost translucent nose.
Lu Ming stood behind Chang Lili, close to her, and anxiously tugged at her arm.
Chang Lili finally couldn't help but speak up: "That's not how you forge iron."
Those around Chang Lili in the military workshop thought she was ungrateful for being spoken to by this unknown person.
Lu Ming smiled and looked at the person, saying, "Hello, my name is Lu Ming."
The man remained unmoved and ignored them.
The red-hot branding iron had already turned black, and he continued to swing the hammer and pound on the iron block, but with little effect.
This person already exuded an aura that kept strangers at bay, appearing as aloof as ice and snow. His current indifference made Chang Lili feel even more that he was difficult to get along with.
This, however, only fueled her competitive spirit, and she said bluntly, "If you continue like this, you'll never be able to forge good iron."
The young master finally turned to look at her, his gaze cold and unreadable.
Lu Ming, who was behind Chang Lili, turned around, covered her face with her hands, and looked extremely shy.
Chang Lili walked over, took the hammer from the young master's hand, and said, "Stand back."
The young master obediently stepped back a few paces.
In Chang Lili's hands, the hammer became like an obedient cat, flattening the iron block in just a few blows.
The aloof young man couldn't help but glance at her a few more times. After taking the hammer from Chang Lili, he politely said "thank you."
The voice was also clear and cool, slightly deep, and very pleasant to the ear.
Lu Ming leaned closer and said repeatedly, "No need to thank me, no need to thank me. Just tell us if you need any help, and we'll do our best to assist you."
The man didn't say anything, seemingly not intending to pay them any more attention. He picked up the forged iron sheet and put it into the cold water.
White smoke billowed as Lu Ming continued to smile and lean closer, saying, "My name is Lu Ming, her name is Chang Lili, what's your name, young master?"
Chang Lili was a little curious about what he was trying to create, but she saw the young master pick up the iron piece from the water, frown, and throw it aside. There were already many crooked and oddly shaped iron pieces next to him.
After doing all this, the young master, for some reason, revealed a faint smile on his usually cold face, as if spring had returned to the earth.
"My name is Su Ling," he said calmly.
“Su Ling? That’s a beautiful name, it suits you perfectly!” Lu Ming exclaimed, her eyes sparkling.
Chang Lili sighed inwardly, realizing that Lu Ming was completely captivated by the beauty before her.
Su Ling's face changed, and Chang Lili almost thought she was seeing things. She felt that Su Ling's calm and collected face had just revealed a hint of disdain.
He simply looked at Chang Lili, ignoring Lu Ming: "Hello."
Chang Lili smiled awkwardly: "Hello."
After saying that, she pulled Lu Ming, who was still staring longingly at Su Ling, back to her blacksmith's workbench.
She waved her hand in front of Lu Ming: "Stop looking! You're not really head over heels for this guy from who-knows-where, are you? You're not really going to marry no one but him, are you?"
Lu Ming's face flushed red, and she said reproachfully, "Sister Lili, what are you saying? What do you mean by marriage? We're still far apart."
Chang Lili sighed: "Look at you, all lovestruck."
"He's so handsome! I've never seen anyone so good-looking before," Lu Ming said, completely captivated.
Chang Lili was somewhat disdainful and casually said, "That's because you haven't met Meng Yuxiu."
"General Meng Yuxiu? Is the general really that handsome? Even more handsome than Su Ling?" Lu Ming asked in shock, her face full of disbelief.
When asked this question, Chang Lili was also surprised. She didn't expect to say such a thing. She vaguely replied, "No, General Meng looks about the same as him, about the same. Su Ling is indeed good-looking."
Lu Ming said smugly, "Of course."
Chang Lili kept muttering to herself that although Su Ling was handsome, he ultimately lacked a certain masculine fortitude and resilience.
She felt that Lu Ming was still childish, unable to resist anyone who looked good. She thought that the right person for this woman to entrust her life to was a passionate young man like Meng Yuxiu.
However, almost all the unmarried girls in the capital wanted to marry Meng Yuxiu, and Xiao Shuer, who was so arrogant, also longed for Meng Yuxiu.
Chang Lili deeply felt that Meng Yuxiu's charm was undeniable.
But thinking about how so many people were eyeing Meng Yuxiu, she felt a little upset.
Chang Lili was quite unaccustomed to Meng Yuxiu suddenly stopping coming to the Military Manufacturing Office, and couldn't help but start to overthink.
Lu Ming stayed with Chang Lili without any hesitation. At first, she pretended to talk to Chang Lili, but now she didn't say anything at all. She just stared at Su Ling, as if she was afraid that this immortal-like person would immediately ascend to heaven and never be seen again.
Chang Lili told her to leave, and she said aggrievedly, "I've helped you so much, and now you won't even let me stay here a little longer."
This put Chang Lili in a difficult position. She thought helplessly that Su Ling was really not a good match for Lu Ming. Lu Ming was innocent and pure, but Su Ling was different.
Chang Lili had seen countless people and could tell that Su Ling looked glamorous and pure, making people feel that getting close to him was like touching him, but he was a very shrewd and complex person.
In any place we live, there are bound to be many places where the sun cannot shine.
Chang Lili could only let Lu Ming stay there. After about half an hour, a soldier stumbled in and called out Lu Ming's name in a panic.
"Lu Ming, come back with me quickly, Fu Wei is looking for you everywhere!"
The young soldier looked handsome, with a thin layer of sweat on his forehead and an anxious expression. When he saw Chang Lili, his fair face turned red instantly, and he became somewhat incoherent.
"Lu Ming, hurry back, or Fu Wei will punish you if you get back late."
"Oh dear, I have to go back now," Lu Ming said anxiously. Before leaving, she glanced at Su Ling a few more times, "I'll come back to see you another day. Please take good care of Su Ling, Sister Li Li."
Chang Lili nodded helplessly, finally seeing off this little rascal.
However, the little soldier next to her was quite interesting; he was so cute and adorable.
The way she looked at Lu Ming was very earnest. When she went back with Lu Ming, she obediently followed behind the hopping Lu Ming, muttering something under her breath. Despite her young age, she looked like she was worried sick.
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