Chapter 248 The Fourth Brother is Back
Jiang Ruzhen was a little confused as she looked at the grandmother and granddaughter walking over. They had clearly parted on bad terms yesterday, so why was Aunt Lu asking her to go shopping today?
However, since the old man didn't care about her attitude yesterday and gave her a way out, she naturally went along with it.
"Oh, it's nothing, Aunt Lu. This is one of my teachers from school. He just came to ask about my studies. He'll be leaving soon, so it won't stop us from going shopping together."
Hearing this, Meng Qi had no reason to stay any longer. He nodded to Lu Chuyao and Lu Xingchen and turned to leave.
Lu Xingchen finally breathed a sigh of relief, while Lu Chuyao glanced at him sideways.
What a spineless person! She's just a school teacher, yet she's scared her grandson so much that he's completely disoriented and has to ask her, an old woman, to come and help.
This mentality is far inferior to Jiang Ruzhen's; she still lacks experience.
"Xiao Jiang, you're still studying? I really admire someone as capable as you who still wants to learn!"
"Aunt Lu, you're too kind. I'm only a dabbler in design; I'm just trying to learn from others and broaden my knowledge!"
Looking at Jiang Ruzhen's humble and low-key demeanor, Lu Chuyao liked her more and more. She raised her hand and patted Lu Xingchen's back hard.
"See? How hard-working and humble Xiao Jiang is. And look at you, always arrogant and conceited, always thinking that just because you've studied abroad for a few years you can look down on this and that."
I told you to always remember that there are always mountains beyond mountains and skies beyond skies, and to spend more time with Xiao Jiang and learn from his strengths.
Lu Xingchen listened to his grandmother's rambling words, letting them go in one ear and out the other, paying no attention at all.
But the last two sentences really resonated with me.
He grinned at Jiang Ruzhen and said, "Since Grandma has spoken, I'll shamelessly ask Ruzhen out on a date. I hope you won't find me annoying."
Jiang Ruzhen hurriedly waved her hand, "There's no need to go out to play. I still need to design clothes for Aunt Lu. I really don't have time to entertain you."
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Lu Xingchen knew that Jiang Ruzhen was refusing to be alone with him. He tried to ask for some benefits, but Lu Chuyao grabbed his wrist.
"Okay, then you can be busy these few days, I'll ask you out again in a few days."
After saying goodbye to the grandmother and grandson, Jiang Ruzhen returned to her studio. Lu Xingchen watched her back as her lips pouted so much they could hang an oil bottle on them.
"Grandma, how could you just let her get away like that? How am I supposed to find a chance to spend time with her now? How am I supposed to show off my charm and win her back if I don't spend time with her?"
Upon hearing this, Lu Chuyao raised her hand and pinched his arm, saying with exasperation.
“That’s my young friend, who’s much older than me. You have nothing, so why are you pursuing her? Besides, she has a boyfriend now. Who do you think you are?”
Do you think you have three heads and six arms like others? Pursuing someone requires patience; it's not enough to just stick by their side all the time.
You need to seize the opportunity and aim for a decisive strike; don't waste your energy recklessly.
Lu Xingchen hadn't thought that much about it. In his world, since he had his eye on Jiang Ruzhen, it was only a matter of time before he won her over.
As long as he puts in the effort, he's sure Jiang Ruzhen won't dislike him.
He was somewhat reluctant to wait patiently for an opportunity.
But Grandma's words also make sense. Jiang Ruzhen has only a shallow impression of him now, so she still needs to find more opportunities to show herself.
Jiang Ruzhen was unaware of the feelings her neighbors, a grandfather and grandson, had for her. She was either not working at all, or when she was, she was completely focused on her work.
She has been staying home for the past few days, focusing all her efforts on designing a haute couture outfit for Lu Chuyao.
That day, the phone in the studio suddenly rang, startling Jiang Ruzhen, who was engrossed in her work.
She composed herself and answered the phone; Shen Shuxin's cheerful voice rang in her ears.
"Mom, my little brother is back."
"Huh? Really? Fourth Brother is back? Where is he? I'm coming right now." Jiang Ruzhen jumped up.
He said that school was closed today and he would come to the school to find me in a little while.
"Okay, I'll be right there."
Jiang Ruzhen hung up the phone, quickly tidied herself up, and happily took a taxi to school.
When she arrived, she saw Shen Shuxin and Shen Zhuohang standing face to face, chatting and laughing.
It's been almost a year since I last saw him, and Shen Zhuohang seems to have grown taller. He's almost a head taller than Shen Shuxin when they stand together.
Jiang Ruzhen got out of the car and excitedly shouted, "Fourth Brother!"
Shen Zhuohang turned around and saw Jiang Ruzhen. He ran over like a gust of wind, wanting to hug and kiss his mother for a while.
But when he looked down and saw his military uniform, he suppressed his excitement and simply saluted Jiang Ruzhen.
"mom!"
Jiang Ruzhen didn't care about any of that. She exclaimed "Hey!" and went straight forward to hug Shen Zhuohang, giving him a good squeeze.
You wouldn't believe it until you pinched him! Goodness, this kid's clothes are taut and all muscle.
He's much stronger now than he was at home.
"Fourth brother, you're amazing! Your physique is almost as good as a bodybuilder's."
"Mom, what is a bodybuilder?"
The fourth child was a bit embarrassed at first, but after hugging his mother for a while, he found the warmth he used to feel at home.
"Uh...it's not important. How long is your vacation this time?"
"Three days."
"Huh? Only three days?" Jiang Ruzhen's tone was full of disappointment.
"These three days were earned because our team did a good job, Mom, don't be ungrateful." The fourth brother smiled broadly, revealing a full set of neat, white teeth.
"Make meritorious contributions? What kind of meritorious contributions will you make?"
Jiang Ruzhen immediately became nervous. She checked Lao Si's body from head to toe, afraid that he might have some kind of injury.
It's important to understand how difficult it is to earn merit in the military during peacetime, but whether it's a third-class merit or a second-class merit, it comes with dangers that ordinary people can't imagine.
Just as Jiang Ruzhen was about to pull open his clothes to check, the fourth son quickly backed away, saying, "Mom, I'm fine, I'm really fine... We're on the street, please be mindful of your behavior."
Seeing her youngest son avoid her like the plague, Jiang Ruzhen was furious.
"You brat, you think being a soldier makes you so great? Back in the day, who was always jealous of my older brothers and constantly pestering me for hugs and kisses?"
"You've only been gone a short time, and you're already making Mom feel bad? You're such an ingrate!"
What is all this nonsense?!
The fourth child was both amused and exasperated by his mother's complaints, while Shen Shuxin was also overjoyed.
She came over to help her brother out of the predicament and took Jiang Ruzhen's hand.
"Alright, Mom. I know you care about your little brother, but he's a grown man now, an adult. Don't always treat him like a child. It'll embarrass him if others see that."
Jiang Ruzhen knew this was true, but she just couldn't adjust her mindset immediately.
"Sigh, I suddenly miss you all when you were little, each one of you so delicate and adorable, like soft, fluffy little dumplings in my arms. You were so cute when you were little."
Shen Shuxin and Shen Zhuohang exchanged a smile. Shen Zhuohang suddenly spoke up, "Mom, you're not that old, why are you starting to reminisce about the past? This isn't right of you..."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ruzhen's eyes widened immediately, and she rubbed her hands together, "You brat, you think you're all that now? Daring to mock your mother, don't think I won't hit you just because you're wearing a military uniform..."
"Mom, I was wrong, I was wrong, Third Sister, please save me."
The mother and son circled around Shen Shuxin, chasing her back and forth. Shen Shuxin was caught in the middle and accidentally hurt by the two of them several times.
She quickly grabbed her mother's hand, "Mom, are you disciplining my brother or me?"
Jiang Ruzhen laughed and put her hands on her hips, "You two better take this, it's been a long time since your old lady has beaten anyone up."
Ha ha ha ha...
The family of three was laughing happily together when an untimely voice interrupted them.
"Fourth brother, you're back?"
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