Chapter 189 You want to break up with me?
"So you're my savior! No wonder you come and go so freely. Comrade Lu, thank you so much for taking care of the elderly couple and the Jiang family, which gave me the opportunity to meet your uncle and aunt and Comrade Jiang."
"Being their neighbor and making friends with Comrade Jiang has been incredibly beneficial for me, as I spend time with them regularly," Meng Qi said, breaking the silence almost with a provocative tone.
Lu Mingzheng was extremely depressed at this moment. Jiang Ruzhen's attitude towards him was obviously too cold. He didn't know what had happened between her and this Professor Meng during the time he was gone.
But it was clear that their atmosphere was quite harmonious and natural, and Jiang Ruzhen did not resist Meng Qi's approach.
Moreover, this guy clearly looks a few years younger than him; he might be one of those young heartthrobs or young wolves that Jiang Ruzhen used to talk about.
So, has she fallen for someone else?
Should I break up with him?
"My kindness to the Jiang family stems from my basic moral principles. What does it have to do with you? Do I need your thanks?" Lu Mingzheng vented all his anger on Meng Qi.
This guy even dared to speak ill of him, taking advantage of the kindness of his savior, visiting the old man empty-handed, and freely entering and leaving his yard.
While he was having a happy Chinese New Year with the Jiang family last year, this guy was probably counting his armpit hairs in some rat hole!
What's the point of being close to him?
If we're talking about who's closest to the Jiang family, he's number one.
"Professor Meng, don't think too highly of yourself. You've only spent a few days with the Jiang family. What gives you the right to say such things? As for my relationship with Uncle, Aunt and Ah Zhen, I'm much closer to them than you are."
Lu Mingzheng has now completely revealed his hand. Before, when he couldn't catch up with Jiang Ruzhen, he had to carefully conceal his words and actions.
Now, they're going all out and directly confronting Meng Qi.
The second brother excitedly clenched his fists to cheer on Lu Mingzheng, almost waving a small flag and shouting encouragement.
The eldest brother's eyes lit up when he heard Lu Mingzheng's words; he envied Uncle Lu's flamboyant confidence.
This is what he admires most about Uncle Lu, and it is also a quality he lacks. But over the past year, he has been trying to emulate Uncle Lu's example and move forward.
Just like the words he was advised on that night, he has always kept them in mind.
Jiang Ruzhen felt a surge of pleasure as she saw Lu Mingzheng getting anxious, but she frowned at him as if accusing him of being aggressive.
Meng Qi could also see that Lu Mingzheng was anxious. He shrugged, spread his hands, and smiled elegantly.
"Comrade Lu, you've misunderstood. I'm genuinely grateful to you; you're overthinking it."
Um......
It has a very strong green tea flavor.
Jiang Ruzhen glanced at Meng Qi without showing any emotion, never expecting that the usually composed and reserved guy would have such an annoying side.
She looked at him!
She glanced at the man surnamed Meng again!
Could it be that she agrees with Meng's statement and thinks he's being unreasonable?
Lu Mingzheng clenched his fists so tightly they were almost bursting. He was about to get up when Jiang Nian'an pressed him down.
"Little Lu, where have you been traveling all this way?"
Lu Mingzheng steadied himself. "I just came back from the army. I went back for a while to do reconstruction work and carried out a secret flight mission."
I just flew back from the mission site and came here first.
As Lu Mingzheng explained, he glanced at Jiang Ruzhen, hoping that his belated explanation would calm her down.
Military orders are absolute, and sometimes he truly has no choice but to obey them.
"Oh? Really? That's great news! Your injuries are all healed!" Jiang Nian'an was genuinely happy for Xiao Lu.
When he first heard how outstanding this person was, but was injured and discharged from the army, he felt sorry for him for a long time.
Now that Xiao Lu can finally return to the profession he once loved, he is genuinely happy for him.
"Uncle, the wound in my heart has completely healed. This is all thanks to Ah Zhen for finding a folk remedy for me, personally applying the medicine, and constantly urging me to change the dressing."
"The first person I'm most grateful to for being able to return to the skies of my motherland is her; she can be considered my savior."
Lu Mingzheng shamelessly described their relationship as unusually intimate, and Jiang Ruzhen couldn't help but roll her eyes at him.
The Jiang family members felt a pang of anxiety. Their precious child had become so close to Xiao Lu?
So what exactly is their relationship?
Are they already dating?
Is Lu Mingzheng here this time to ask for a formal title?
It has to be said, the Jiang family is absolutely right!
Lu Mingzheng took a leave of absence this time mainly to resolve family conflicts and solidify his relationship with Jiang Ruzhen.
Everyone in the room listened with curiosity, except for Meng Qi, who was restless.
He felt that the current situation was very unfavorable to him, so he reached out and tugged at Jiang Ruzhen's sleeve.
"Comrade Jiang, I just returned from Sichuan Province. Shen Shuxin asked me to pass on a few words to you. Can we go out and talk?"
Upon hearing that Xin Xin had relayed a message to her, Jiang Ruzhen got up without saying a word and followed Meng Qi outside.
"Mom and Dad, you two talk first. Professor Meng and I need to go outside to discuss something."
The two walked out side by side, leaving everyone inside stunned, all eyes turning to Lu Mingzheng.
Lu Mingzheng's face was indeed very ugly. He sat there with his head down like a statue, seemingly lost in thought.
Even Jiang Nian'an and Tian Rong didn't know how to break this damn awkward atmosphere.
Following the covered walkway, Jiang Ruzhen led Meng Qi to the restaurant connected to the kitchen.
There were two large pots burning in the kitchen, and a stove in the dining room, making the house warm and cozy.
The two sat down at the dining table, and Jiang Ruzhen went straight to the point.
"Professor Meng, is Xin Xin doing well on her field research trip over there?"
"Yes, she's doing very well. She has a natural tenacity, as if she was born to be a reporter. She adapts well to any place, just like how we can't get used to the spicy hot pot from Sichuan province."
She frequently vomited and had diarrhea, and her throat felt like it was on fire. But she acted as if nothing was wrong, always lively and energetic, which infuriated the professors, who then assigned her many tasks.
"But don't worry, this is Professor Li's intention to give her special attention, not to mistreat her." Meng Qiwen gently explained Xin Xin's situation.
Jiang Ruzhen listened intently, her eyes crinkling with a smile, "How could that be? I know the professors at your Capital University are all very kind, and they always take good care of Xin Xin..."
"Comrade Jiang, we're old friends, can you please not be so polite with me?" Meng Qi said with a smile.
Jiang Ruzhen was taken aback. Had she been being polite? She hadn't even noticed it herself.
Deep down, she still considered Meng Qi an outsider, and her speech unconsciously became filled with polite adult phrases.
"I'm sorry, I didn't realize for a moment that I was referring to your professorship."
Meng Qi gave a wry smile. Jiang Ruzhen hadn't just acted temporarily; she had always placed him in this position.
Does he have absolutely no hope at all?
I have so much resentment, what should I do?
"Ah Zhen—"
Just as the two were looking at each other awkwardly, Lu Mingzheng pushed open the door and strode in, his long legs carrying him to Jiang Ruzhen.
He reached out and pulled Jiang Ruzhen into his arms, their foreheads touching, and looked at her with tender eyes.
"Are you done talking? I also need to talk to you about something."
Jiang Ruzhen was startled, stole a glance at Meng Qi, and struggled to push Lu Mingzheng away.
"Speak your mind, don't resort to physical violence."
"So that means you've finished talking? Perfect..."
What's just right?
Before Jiang Ruzhen could react to what he meant, Lu Mingzheng half-carried her out and took her to the adjacent guest room.
As soon as he entered the door, Lu Mingzheng picked up Jiang Ruzhen and pressed her against the door, then lowered his head and kissed her deeply.
Although Jiang Ruzhen was angry, her body reacted honestly. She raised her hands and wrapped them around Lu Mingzheng's neck, gently responding to his raging storm.
This drove Lu Mingzheng even crazier, and he increased the pressure of his hand, wishing he could completely meld Jiang Ruzhen into his body.
After a long while, both of them were panting heavily, gazing at each other, their breaths mingling.
"You want to break up with me?" Lu Mingzheng asked, getting straight to the point.
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