Chapter 94 A Test Before Parting
"Otherwise what? I sent gifts to everyone so that I could give you a gift openly and legitimately, right?" Lu Mingzheng raised an eyebrow and replied with a touch of roguishness.
Well... there's no need to be so blunt; all the children's gratitude would be wasted.
Jiang Ruzhen took the gift box, opened it, glanced at it, and immediately closed it and returned it.
"It's too valuable, I can't accept it."
Lu Mingzheng was surprised. The gift he gave was a diamond bracelet that was only popular abroad, and most people in China were not very familiar with its price.
At the very least, according to his understanding, Jiang Ruzhen shouldn't know how much this bracelet is worth.
"This is just a bracelet made of broken stone, it's worthless. I only gave it to you because I thought it was shiny and pretty, so don't feel bad about it."
Jiang Ruzhen glanced at Lu Mingzheng. Perhaps the natives of this era did not know the price of diamonds, but she was a person who had been reborn from the future. How could she not know how much such a diamond bracelet was worth?
Especially since it's set with three red diamonds, each about a carat, it must cost at least 50,000 yuan.
She and Lu Mingzheng haven't officially confirmed their relationship yet, so it's inappropriate for her to accept such an expensive gift from him.
“I’ve heard Sister Tang talk about the price of diamonds abroad. This bracelet of yours must cost at least ten thousand yuan. I can’t accept it.”
Lu Mingzheng was somewhat disappointed. He had miscalculated; he had forgotten that his good friend Tang Mi often dealt with foreigners and should know the price of diamonds.
However, he did not take back the gift, but pushed it towards Jiang Ruzhen and said seriously.
"No matter how valuable this thing is, it's not as precious as people. Jiang Ruzhen! You said you would seriously consider our relationship, and now that I'm leaving, can you give me an answer?"
Lu Mingzheng's question came suddenly, and Jiang Ruzhen really hadn't thought it through yet.
She didn't actually have a good impression of Lu Mingzheng at first, but she had only recently decided to get along peacefully with this man.
One thing after another was happening in her world, and she really didn't have time to think about their future.
Seeing Jiang Ruzhen lower her head and remain silent, Lu Mingzheng shook his head helplessly. He was still too impatient.
He had originally intended to slowly get to know her and gradually win her heart, but when it was time for him to leave, he couldn't help but feel uneasy, hesitant, and anxious.
What if this woman meets another man while he's away and gets lured away?
Realizing this, Lu Mingzheng laughed self-deprecatingly, never expecting that he, Lu Mingzheng, would have such a day.
If someone had told him before that he, a once confident and domineering leader in the military, was ambitious and domineering in his career.
A young man, full of vigor and confidence, faces all challenges and setbacks, despite his social limitations that allow him to talk fluently with anyone.
If one day he becomes so insecure and hesitant about a woman, he will definitely beat that person to a pulp.
But in reality, he did encounter such a situation, and the other person's attitude towards him was indifferent. For the first time in his life, he experienced the bitterness of love.
Lu Mingzheng opened the box, took out the bracelet, and put it on Jiang Ruzhen's wrist without saying a word. He then grabbed her hand and looked intently into her eyes.
"I know you have many concerns, but I implore you to seriously consider our relationship. At the very least, while I'm away, please don't let anyone else into your heart, okay?"
Jiang Ruzhen nodded. She had no intention of remarrying in the first place, and she could fulfill Lu Mingzheng's request.
Having received the promise he wanted, Lu Mingzheng clenched his fist. Ten seconds later, he suddenly stood up and strode out.
Jiang Ruzhen paused for a moment, then chased after him a few steps. "You're leaving now? It's already dark."
Lu Mingzheng walked on without stopping, his back to him, waving his hand, his voice slightly choked with emotion.
"I'm leaving. I'm afraid if I stay any longer, I won't want to leave."
Before the words were even finished, the person had already left through the door.
As the car started, a plume of exhaust fumes drifted away and gradually dissipated before Jiang Ruzhen's eyes.
She suddenly felt a little uneasy.
"Mom! Why didn't you try to keep Uncle Lu here!"
"Mom, Uncle Lu has been so good to you, how can you be so heartless!"
"Mom, don't be sad, the next one will be better."
Three brats suddenly appeared out of nowhere, startling Jiang Ruzhen, who was just feeling a little melancholy.
She casually picked up a large broom from under the wall. "You bunch of night owls, why aren't you sleeping and are you eavesdropping here? Don't you have to go to work or school tomorrow?"
Seeing that things were not going well, the three children scattered in all directions.
That night, Jiang Ruzhen tossed and turned in bed, finally falling asleep in the early hours of the morning.
But after only half an hour of sleep, I was suddenly awakened from my dream.
Oh no, I forgot to bring Lu Mingzheng the spiritual spring water. I'll have to mail it to him tomorrow.
The next day, the second son got up early to cook breakfast.
Since the third sister started school, he has been the main cook in this family. The eldest and fourth brothers can help out, but the food they cook is barely edible, let alone delicious.
The second brother had previously worked as a kitchen helper in a state-run restaurant, so his culinary skills were slightly better than the other two brothers'.
He cooks, while the others are responsible for washing vegetables, preparing ingredients, washing dishes, etc., which is a fair division of labor.
He had just finished making breakfast and went to wake his mother, but Jiang Ruzhen said she wasn't going to eat.
The children left a portion for Jiang Ruzhen, keeping it warm in the pot, and then they all packed up and went to work or school.
It wasn't until noon that Jiang Ruzhen got up and went to the branch store for a walk.
The second son was startled when he saw her. "Mom, did you go thieving last night? Your dark circles are so heavy."
Jiang Ruzhen yawned and said, "I didn't sleep well last night."
Upon hearing this, the second son rolled his eyes and leaned closer with a grin, "Mom, were you unable to sleep last night because you were thinking about Uncle Lu?"
Jiang Ruzhen didn't even open her eyes before slapping him across the face.
"Are you itching for a beating again? How dare you make fun of your mother."
The second son waved his hands repeatedly and ran away. Seeing that nothing was wrong here, Jiang Ruzhen went back to the shopping mall in front of the station and took a walk around.
With the boss in charge and nothing much to do, Jiang Ruzhen turned back upstairs satisfied and took out two large kettles from her spatial storage.
After telling my boss, I took a taxi to the post office and mailed it to Lu Mingzheng.
She only knew that the guy had returned to Hangzhou, but she didn't know his exact address.
I had no choice but to mail it to Tang Mi and ask her to help me find a way to send it to Lu Mingzheng.
When she called, Sister Tang teased her, "Are you two getting married soon? When will I be able to attend your wedding?"
Jiang Ruzhen smiled and said, "No, Sister Tang. We're just ordinary friends."
Tang Mi smiled knowingly, "Alright, alright, you're just ordinary friends. Keep acting all high and mighty. Wait until Lu Mingzheng gets snatched away by another woman, then let's see where you'll go crying."
Jiang Ruzhen, however, said indifferently, "Three-legged toads are hard to find, but aren't two-legged men easy to find? If he can be easily lured away by other women, then it proves that he never belonged to me in the first place."
Tang Mi was surprised, not expecting that her new friend, who was younger than her, was more insightful.
"Yes, you're absolutely right. Sometimes people are just too attached to things that don't belong to them, which is why they create trouble for themselves."
"What's wrong, Sister Tang? You sound like you have a story to tell?" Jiang Ruzhen's gossipy nature was piqued.
"What kind of story could I possibly have? Don't overthink it. Oh, by the way, when are you coming to buy more stock next time?"
Jiang Ruzhen knew that Sister Tang didn't want to talk about it, so she changed the subject. She didn't press the matter further.
"I'll go there in about two or three days, when the renovations at my branch are almost done."
"Okay, I'll try my best to reserve more export goods for you."
"Thank you, Sister Tang." Jiang Ruzhen hung up the phone and left the post office.
Staring blankly at the clear blue sky outside, she wondered if there was really a possibility between her and Lu Mingzheng.
But now, besides knowing his name and occupation, she has no idea where he lives or how to contact him.
Transportation is not well-developed now, and we don't have as many ways to communicate as we do in later generations.
All contact between the two relied on Lu Mingzheng's initiative; if he wanted to disappear from her world, it would be an incredibly easy thing for him.
She found it amusing that she had tossed and turned all night. There was still no sign of anything going on, so what was she even thinking about?
Jiang Ruzhen patted her forehead, smiled with relief, and turned to go on a shopping spree at the mall.
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