Chapter 255 Complaint by Telephone
With Shen Shuxin taking care of Xie Hui, she wouldn't go and be a third wheel.
Jiang Ruzhen hasn't returned to her studio these past few days, instead spending time with her youngest son, eating and drinking everywhere.
She would return to his courtyard at night to stay with her son, fulfilling her duties as a mother to the best of her ability.
After finally getting through the three-day holiday, Jiang Ruzhen felt like she had gained five pounds.
She pinched the extra fat around her waist and ruthlessly packed up the foodie fourth child and sent him back to school.
Then he strolled leisurely toward the studio.
Before she even opened the door, she heard the phone ringing incessantly inside. Suddenly, her heart tightened, and she rushed in to answer the phone with her keys still hanging on the door.
"Hello!" Jiang Ruzhen had just greeted him when she heard a gentle, deep voice from the other end of the line.
"They sent the fourth brother away?"
"Hmm, you're not busy anymore?" Hearing the familiar voice, Jiang Ruzhen's expression immediately softened.
More than three months had passed, and Jiang Ruzhen finally heard Lu Mingzheng's voice again. It felt like a lifetime had passed.
"Yeah, I was locked up for three months of special training as soon as I got back. I was just released a few days ago, and I still have to take over some things about new recruit training. I was hoping to call you sooner."
I knew Lao Si was on holiday and went home these past few days, so I didn't bother you. I calculated the time; Lao Si should have left by now, so I called you.
Jiang Ruzhen smiled broadly, particularly pleased with Lu Mingzheng's thoughtfulness and careful explanation.
"Oh, you know my schedule so well? But how did you get my studio's phone number?"
Jiang Ruzhen was genuinely curious. Lu Mingzheng was doing aerial work, yet he seemed like a scout, able to find her no matter where she was.
"Hehe..." Lu Mingzheng chuckled in a low voice, his sexy and magnetic voice like a hook, coming from the other end of the telephone line and making Jiang Ruzhen's heart itch with desire.
"Don't you know that you're surrounded by my spies? Every day, someone reports to me about everything you do."
Jiang Ruzhen was skeptical. "Lu Mingzheng, are you kidding me?"
Lu Mingzheng smiled but remained silent, changing the subject. "Ah Zhen, how have you been lately? Have you missed me?"
Jiang Ruzhen held the microphone, her small hands twirling the telephone cord as she looked down and smiled gently, looking every bit like a woman in love.
"Yes, I'm doing well, I just miss you so much, so very much..."
Although Jiang Ruzhen was shy, she always spoke her mind, unlike the reserved and introverted people of this era, and she carried the brightness and generosity of later generations.
Lu Mingzheng originally wanted to tease Jiang Ruzhen, but he didn't expect Jiang Ruzhen to be so open about missing him, which made him feel a little embarrassed.
"Ahem..." He coughed a few times, reminding her, "My phone is being tapped, Ah Zhen, you should be more reserved."
Jiang Ruzhen was displeased upon hearing this. "How am I not being reserved? We are in a relationship now. Don't I even have the right to say I miss you?"
Besides, you're the one who started this topic, so if anyone should be punished, it should be your boss.
"Hehehe..." Lu Mingzheng's low laughter came from the other end of the phone line again, sending a tingling sensation into Jiang Ruzhen's heart.
"Okay, it's my fault, it's all my fault. Ah Zhen, I miss you too. I'll try to take leave to go back and see you after I'm done with this busy period."
"Really? Which day?" Jiang Ruzhen took it seriously, but there was silence on the other end.
She immediately knew that this was just Lu Mingzheng's excuse; he probably didn't even know when he had a day off.
Jiang Ruzhen pouted in disappointment, and for a moment the two fell silent, unsure of what to say.
Hearing Lu Mingzheng's low, shallow breathing, Jiang Ruzhen felt a pang of sorrow in her heart.
Everyone says that being a military wife is not easy, but she didn't feel it much before because she was busy with her own career.
However, as their relationship deepened and they were deeply in love, Lu Mingzheng returned to his military unit, bringing their time together to an abrupt end.
The stark contrast between the highs and lows was too much for even the resilient and strong-willed Jiang Ruzhen to bear for a time. But as the days went by and she seemed to be able to live a good life, this person called again.
It brought out all the deep longing she had hidden for the past few months, but he couldn't come back to see her.
It would be a lie to say she wasn't sad. She now deeply admires those military wives, wondering how they endured each day, each month, and even each year.
This feeling of longing is not like the sky falling and the earth cracking, nor is it a sudden collapse, but rather a gentle, continuous flow, gradually seeping into the heart.
When I tried to remove it, I discovered that it had already connected to my limbs, bones, tendons, and blood vessels, and even a simple stretch caused excruciating pain.
"Jiang Ruzhen, you're back? Where have you been these past few days? Grandma and I have been looking for you, but you haven't been here."
Just as the two remained silent, a male voice suddenly rang out from the doorway.
Jiang Ruzhen turned around and saw Lu Xingchen standing at her door, looking at her with a big smile.
"Oh dear, you're on the phone. I won't bother you any longer. Come to my house when you're done. My grandma wants to discuss something with you."
"Okay, I'll be there in a bit."
Jiang Ruzhen waved to Lu Xingchen, who turned and left. Lu Mingzheng's voice came from the other end of the phone again.
However, this time there was a noticeable increase in tension and apprehension in his voice.
"Ah Zhen, who's looking for you? It sounds like a man's voice. It's so late, are you really going to his house? Isn't it a bit unsafe?"
Jiang Ruzhen understood Lu Mingzheng's unspoken meaning, but even her partner had no right to interfere with her life and decisions.
"It's the child of a friend I just met in Beijing. We're thinking of going into business together, and we're currently in discussions. Okay, you're so busy, take care of yourself and get some rest. Bye!"
Jiang Ruzhen hung up the phone. After being disturbed by Lu Xingchen, she had pulled herself out of her gloomy mood.
She always knew what her goals were. Since no amount of talking could heal her heartbreak if they couldn't meet, she decided to keep herself busy to lessen the impact of the relationship.
She quickly tidied herself up, grabbed her bag, locked the door, and headed to her neighbor's house.
Meanwhile, Lu Mingzheng on the other end of the phone was feeling very unwell. He stood up abruptly and paced back and forth in front of his desk.
He always knew that Jiang Ruzhen was charming to all ages, and he also knew that the men who pursued her would fill a truck, and ten trucks wouldn't be enough to hold them all.
Logically, he should be content with the current relationship he and Jiang Ruzhen have developed, but the moment he heard the male voice on the phone, he couldn't sit still any longer.
I wonder which man is lurking beside Jiang Ruzhen this time, waiting for his chance to strike.
But he couldn't even see her, let alone stand by Jiang Ruzhen's side and keep those unwanted suitors away.
He was so anxious that he scratched his head and thought of his fourth brother who was coming back. He didn't care about the impact and went straight to the dormitory area to arrest him.
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