Seeing Xu Shu's confused look, Luo Chen said directly, "Smoking is naturally divided into levels. People who have just learned are not used to the beginner level. Those who have experience can play some fancy skills, such as swallowing smoke, blowing smoke rings, and smoke coming out of their ears, but these are only intermediate level. You are at this level now."
Uncle Xu scratched his head and asked, "Then, which realm is Young Master Luo referring to?"
"Of course, that's the highest level."
"Who is Young Master Luo?"
Have you ever heard of smoking with your eyes?
"..."
Luo Chen's words not only stunned Uncle Xu, but also left Han Zhiruo bewildered.
How can you smoke with your eyes on? Who could do that? It would ruin so many eyes!
Luo Chen didn't seem inclined to explain. Instead, he patted Uncle Xu's shoulder meaningfully and said, "You can give it a try. Who knows, you might even be able to reach that level."
Uncle Xu fell into deep thought after hearing this, while Luo Chen led Han Zhiruo inside.
Uncle Xu was left alone, standing there in a daze, staring silently at the cigarette he had just lit and was holding...
Upon entering the greenhouse, Luo Chen was immediately drawn to the apple tree laden with bright red fruit.
This is past the harvest season. In theory, apples should have been harvested by autumn. There may be some in winter, but very few. If fertilization and other treatments are done well, you can still see some.
But the apple tree in front of us was laden with fruit, its branches laden with bright colors, and each apple looked very plump and full, without any hint of unripeness or decay.
"You've finally arrived."
With a cool voice, Ling Qingyi sat in a chair drinking black tea. Despite the weather, she was still wearing a cheongsam, but she had added a warm coat.
Luo Chen withdrew his gaze and looked over. He saw that Ling Qingyi was not the only one sitting there; Luo Luo was also there.
She didn't say anything, just like Ling Qingyi, and drank her black tea.
"What are you doing here?" Luo Chen asked Luo Luo.
"I came with Sister Qingyi," Luoluo said truthfully.
[How come my little sister and Ling Qingyi are so close? They even came together. Although they used to be close, it's been years since they last saw each other, and their friendship has recovered too quickly.]
Ling Qingyi glanced over: "Aren't you going to come and sit down? Are you going to stand there and block the wind for us?"
Luo Chen walked over and sat down with Han Zhiruo.
Ling Qingyi poured them both a cup of black tea to warm them up.
Luo Chen took a sip; the taste was alright, but he wasn't quite used to it.
After all, only Ling Qingyi likes to drink it.
Setting down his teacup, Luo Chen directly voiced his doubts.
"You summoned me here so mysteriously, and now that I'm here, I can finally tell you, right?"
"Of course."
Ling Qingyi glanced at Han Zhiruo, who seemed unwilling to speak. Clearly, the incident of Uncle Xu smoking at the door had kept her from going over there.
Then he looked at Luo Luo, who shook her head.
have no choice.
So only she could say it.
Ling Qingyi pointed to the apple tree and asked Luo Chen, "Do you know this apple tree?"
"I don't remember." Luo Chen shook his head.
"You and Zhiruo planted this when you were little, have you already forgotten?"
"ah!"
Luo Chen looked at the apple tree laden with fruit again, and some memories gradually became clear.
"Is this the one? I didn't expect it to have grown so big, I didn't even recognize it."
"Of course you don't recognize me. You haven't been here since we planted it together, so how could you possibly remember me?"
Han Zhiruo looked at Luo Chen with resentment.
When they were children, the two of them made a promise here that they would plant an apple tree here and pick it together when it grew up, but Luo Chen forgot about it.
She has been taking care of this tree all these years.
Luo Chen was a little embarrassed; he had indeed forgotten.
[Han Zhiruo must have had a tough time these past few years. I forgot what I promised, and she's probably blaming me for not reminding her.]
Hearing Luo Chen's thoughts, the three women shook their heads helplessly.
I don't know what to say.
Once a promise is made, it must be kept. If it needs to be reminded by others, then it is no longer a promise.
"Never mind, Young Master Luo, you're a busy man, it's normal to forget."
Luo Chen dared not respond to Han Zhiruo's words and could only offer an awkward smile.
To avoid continuing this awkward topic, Luo Chen changed the subject: "By the way, isn't the harvest season over? How come this apple tree is still growing so well?"
"If something can be done with money, then it's not a problem."
Ling Qingyi glanced at Luo Chen and then said, "Zhiruo has been taking good care of it, which is why it has been able to stay like this all this time, all for today."
"today?"
"Hmm, isn't today Christmas Eve?"
Luo Chen nodded.
Ling Qingyi did not answer, but looked at Han Zhiruo instead.
Han Zhiruo nodded, then stood up, left the chair, and walked to the apple tree.
Looking at Han Zhiruo's actions.
Luo Chen remained silent.
Han Zhiruo picked out two very pretty apples and then took them.
Holding one in each hand, she walked up to Luo Chen and handed them over: "These are your Christmas Eve presents."
Looking at the two red apples spread out in his palm, Luo Chen silently looked at Han Zhiruo.
"What, is it not good-looking? That's impossible, I've already picked it from the best ones." Han Zhiruo thought Luo Chen didn't like it, which is why she had this question.
Luo Chen shook his head and took the apple.
Han Zhiruo explained, "One of these apples was a gift from my sister. Although she couldn't come, she still wanted to give it to you. Also, my sister and I have something to tell you."
Luo Chen didn't answer, he just stared at him.
Han Zhiruo smiled and said, "Apples symbolize peace and safety. I hope you will also be safe and sound in the future."
"This is my idea, and it's also my sister's idea."
"Thanks."
"Why are you in such a hurry to thank me? There are still the two of us."
Luo Luo and Ling Qingyi also came over, each holding a red apple.
Luo Luo handed it over and said softly, "Brother, this is an apple I'm giving you. It symbolizes peace and safety."
"Thanks."
Ling Qingyi also handed it over: "Luo Chen, may you be safe and sound."
"Thanks……"
Luo Chen looked at the four red apples in his hand, his feelings were somewhat complicated.
Looking at Luo Chen like this.
The three women fell silent.
Luo Luo had already told them what was going to happen, and they knew their own fate and understood that Luo Chen would die later.
They didn't want Luo Chen to die, so they wanted to give him a surprise.
This was specially prepared in order to make Luo Chen happy.
However, Luo Chen did not show any joy; instead, he appeared unusually silent.
Because of Ye Lin's matter, Ling Qingyi has sidelined Ling Tianba, allowing him to stay at home with peace of mind. Now, she has the final say in both the underground forces and the Ling family's businesses.
She already harbored murderous intent towards Ye Lin, and hadn't even settled accounts with him for what she had done. She had intended to retrieve the USB drive to plan some things, but an unexpected incident occurred, and it ended up in the hands of a powerful figure.
Putting that aside for now, Ye Lin actually dared to make a move on her, and what's more, he even wanted to kill Luo Chen. He really has a death wish.
Now her father can no longer meet with Ye Lin, and Ye Lin can no longer enter the Ling family. Ling Qingyi no longer wants to let him go.
After this incident, Ye Lin's death was imminent.
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