Upon seeing that it was Lü Tu, Zhao Kang quickly clasped his hands in greeting and put on a fawning smile, saying, "Greetings, sir."
Lu Tu stared intently at Zhao Kang: "You just said you bought steamed buns for Qin Qianqian?"
A hint of surprise flashed in Zhao Kang's eyes. Since Lü Tu could call out Qin Qianqian's name, it naturally meant that the two knew each other. He had been dealing with people for a long time, so he was quite perceptive.
He quickly explained, "Yes, I ran into her a few days ago when I was buying steamed buns at the market. She said she hadn't eaten and asked me to give her two steamed buns..."
As Zhao Kang recounted his story, Qin Qianqian recalled her unbearable past, those transactions she had made for survival. Every time she thought about them, it felt like a thousand needles piercing her skin, leaving her covered in wounds.
Lu Tu waved his hand to interrupt, saying, "She's my sister now, you'd better forget what happened to her before."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Kang's expression changed, and he quickly knelt down, saying, "My lord, I really didn't touch her. I swear to God, please forgive me this time!"
Qin Qianqian whispered, "My benefactor, he really didn't."
Lu Tu stared at Zhao Kang warningly: "I didn't ask you whether you touched it or not, I only asked you if you remember what happened before?"
Zhao Kang suddenly realized and said, "This is the first time I've met this young lady. I accidentally stepped on her shoe just now. I'll apologize to her right away!"
After saying that, Zhao Kang quickly kowtowed to Qin Qianqian: "Miss, please forgive me, I have a bad memory."
Qin Qianqian stood there helplessly, looking to Lü Tu for help. She had never experienced what it felt like to be feared; usually, she was the one being bullied.
Lu Tu nodded and said, "Besides you, who else in the village knows her?"
Zhao Kang thought for a moment: "No, it's just that I'm the only one who likes to go to the market. You know I have a bit of a glutton..."
Lu Tu waved his hand: "Shut your mouth, I don't want anyone else to know about Qin Qianqian's past!"
"Yes, sir!"
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
