Chapter 103 Bringing Up Old Grudges
“Even between brothers, accounts should be kept clear!” Jiang Ruzhen didn’t understand why Lu Mingzheng was unhappy.
"Alright. Let's settle this clearly then."
Lu Mingzheng turned to face Jiang Ruzhen and said, "This is the first time we've officially met in Kubazi Village. I gave you directions, helped you evade the village's spies, and covered your travel expenses. How much of a kickback are you planning to give me?"
"Uh..." Jiang Ruzhen choked. Why was this man bringing up old grievances?
"I went to the government to help the teacher return to the city early. Your parents and relatives also benefited. How much kickback should you give me?"
"Uh...that..." Jiang Ruzhen choked up again. She didn't mean to hold Lu Mingzheng accountable for these things. Wasn't this just a freebie she got along with?
"Also, do you know how much lower the cost price I gave you for those out-of-season clothes compared to the market price? Do you want to make up the difference for me today?"
"You...we weren't related back then, so why did you give me a price below market cost? Isn't that just being a scoundrel?"
Jiang Ruzhen was indignant. At that time, the two were not close, and she was buying clothes at the market price. Why should Lu Mingzheng give her a lower price?
"What do you think? Isn't your little brain always quick-witted? Why do you think I should help you?"
Jiang Ruzhen was speechless again. She hadn't realized it at the time, but now that she thought about it, she realized that Lu Mingzheng's intentions towards her were probably impure from the very beginning.
To put it narcissistically, she was just too attractive, and she made Lu Mingzheng lose his mind.
Jiang Ruzhen was secretly delighted. She hadn't expected that Lu Mingzheng would take a liking to her even though she wasn't at her best at that time. Didn't that prove that she was incredibly charming?
"Cough cough..." Jiang Ruzhen pretended to ignore Lu Mingzheng's affectionate and expectant gaze. "How would I know why you helped me? Maybe you're just blinded by lust."
Lu Mingzheng stretched out his two large hands to hold Jiang Ruzhen's small face still, looking straight into the depths of her eyes, as if trying to see through her heart.
"Comrade Jiang Ruzhen, I admit that I was lustful towards you the first time we met, but I also assure you that I am only lustful towards you."
Faced with Lu Mingzheng's sudden and earnest confession, Jiang Ruzhen was somewhat confused. She tried to struggle but was held firmly by Lu Mingzheng.
"Comrade Jiang Ruzhen, give me a straight answer today, will you let me pursue you or not?"
"Why are you asking me what you want to do?" Jiang Ruzhen's eyes darted away.
"No, I need your approval before we can start." Lu Mingzheng was stubborn and persistent. No matter which way Jiang Ruzhen looked, he would lean in and look her in the eye.
Jiang Ruzhen noticed out of the corner of her eye that there were many passersby in the courtyard who had already seen the two's intimate actions and were all standing there gossiping and secretly observing them.
"Lu Mingzheng, let me go first."
"I won't let go."
"Okay, okay, I'll give you a chance, I'll give you a chance, isn't that enough?" Jiang Ruzhen finally freed her face from Lu Mingzheng's large hand.
"Really? How about we go see a movie now? After the movie, we can go shopping at the mall, then take a walk in the park, and then have dinner together in the evening..." Lu Mingzheng almost jumped up excitedly.
"Lu Mingzheng, I don't have time to go out with you..." Jiang Ruzhen was speechless. She came to take care of her second son, not to date.
"Alright, Comrade Jiang Ruzhen, let's calculate how much of a kickback you owe me for saving you in the sea. And last time I saved your life on the black market, don't you have to give me your entire fortune?"
Why are you so petty?
"Am I being petty? You were the one who started settling scores with me."
"Didn't I compensate you with nutritional supplements? You know that stuff is priceless, right?"
"Then... consider it something I owe you, I'm planning to repay you with my body..."
"Who wants you to pay me back with your body? You shameless thing..."
Jiang Ruzhen, realizing she couldn't match Lu Mingzheng's shamelessness, spoke as she fled as if escaping.
The two argued all the way, getting further and further apart.
Behind a flowerbed, a dark figure emerged furtively and snapped photos of the two people's backs.
He then followed them from a distance and saw Jiang Ruzhen and Lu Mingzheng enter a shopping mall. He didn't dare to get too close.
The host explained that Lu Mingzheng was a specially trained soldier, and if he followed too closely, it would definitely attract Lu Mingzheng's attention.
But the distance was too great; he couldn't get a picture of the woman's face. How was he going to explain this to the family?
Jiang Ruzhen hadn't eaten enough, so Lu Mingzheng took her out for another meal, and then the two went shopping for clothes together.
Jiang Ruzhen prepared five sets of clothes for Lu Mingzheng in one go this time.
After changing into a new outfit, Lu Mingzheng looked radiant, his eyes sparkling.
After buying clothes, the two drove to see a movie. They chose a comedy, the most popular one at the time, "Joyful Reunion".
Jiang Ruzhen genuinely went to see the movie, and the entire film was filled with laughter; she laughed so hard she was shaking with joy.
Lu Mingzheng kept his eyes on Jiang Ruzhen the whole time. He smiled when she smiled, and several times he tried to reach out and take her hand in the dark, but Jiang Ruzhen dodged him unintentionally.
As the two walked out after watching the movie, Jiang Ruzhen was still somewhat reluctant to leave. Wiping away the tears of laughter from the corners of her eyes, she continued to talk incessantly with Lu Mingzheng about the details of what had just happened.
He almost fell down the stairs because he wasn't paying attention to his footing, but Lu Mingzheng caught him quickly.
He took Jiang Ruzhen's hand and led her forward, saying, "How old are you? You're still so careless when you walk."
Jiang Ruzhen pouted at Lu Mingzheng's back. This man is really stubborn. He clearly wants to hold her hand, so what excuse is he making up?
Saying one thing and meaning another.
The two walked hand in hand along the street, and before they knew it, they had reached the lakeside.
Sitting on a bench by the roadside, the two of them enjoyed the sunset over the lake together. The sky was filled with colorful clouds, a truly magnificent sight.
Jiang Ruzhen suddenly had a brilliant idea, "Let's go take a look at the tea plantation house I bought!"
Lu Mingzheng nodded in agreement. As long as he was with Jiang Ruzhen, he didn't care where they went.
However, after the two arrived at the tea garden cottage, while Jiang Ruzhen was wandering around looking around, Yu Jian suddenly appeared from the shadows.
"Boss, the guy who was with you has been dealt with, and his camera has been confiscated."
"Yes, well done. Your bonus will be doubled this month."
"Thank you, Boss."
"You're welcome. Now get lost! Don't bother me today unless it's absolutely necessary."
"Yes, sir! Go for it, boss!!!"
Yu Jian grinned lewdly, and Lu Mingzheng almost couldn't resist raising his fist to punch him a few times, but luckily Yu Jian dodged quickly enough.
Lu Mingzheng was furious. What kind of person did this guy think he was?
Is he the kind of bastard who can turn into a wolf even before getting married?
He is a true gentleman.
Upon entering the room, Jiang Ruzhen was cooking in the kitchen. She hadn't stayed in this house for a long time and didn't have any ingredients.
Jiang Ruzhen had just gone to her neighbor's to buy some flour, cucumbers, eggs, and soybean paste, intending to make a simple Zhajiangmian (noodles with soybean paste).
Under the dim light of the kitchen, Jiang Ruzhen, wearing an apron, was diligently kneading and cutting dough, her expression one of intense concentration.
Like a saint bathed in golden light, the flawless white jade was edged with a dazzling gold.
She was so breathtakingly beautiful that it made others feel ashamed of their own appearance.
Lu Mingzheng stepped forward gently, as if afraid of waking the fairy who had descended to earth, who would fly away and disappear in the blink of an eye.
Hearing footsteps at the door, she turned around and saw Lu Mingzheng smiling brightly. "Don't just stand there, come and help me."
Lu Mingzheng was stunned for a long time by Jiang Ruzhen's radiant smile before he walked over.
He looked away, no longer daring to look at Jiang Ruzhen. At that moment, the blood in his body was surging and urging him to rush out.
What's even more terrifying is that he reacted with particular excitement, and the unique rose scent emanating from Jiang Ruzhen lingered around his nostrils.
He felt his mind go completely blank.
"Pfft!" The person next to him suddenly laughed, and Lu Mingzheng was so startled that he almost jumped up. Could it be that she had noticed his embarrassment?
He turned to look at her abruptly, but Jiang Ruzhen tiptoed and gently wiped the flour off his face with her sleeve.
"Do you even know how to cook? You're so clumsy, you've got flour all over your face..."
Looking at Jiang Ruzhen's smiling and charming face, Lu Mingzheng's brain suddenly went on strike, and all he could see were Jiang Ruzhen's petal-shaped red lips opening and closing.
To hell with the righteous gentlemen!
I just want to kiss you!
I really want to kiss you!
I'm so anxious about it!
Lu Mingzheng suddenly raised his hands and cupped Jiang Ruzhen's cheeks, staring intently at her lips, and slowly lowered his head to lean in.
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