Chapter 23

Leng Qingqiu said, "I need to get engaged to you."

Xu Xuejiao, who already disliked Leng Qingqiu, was now even more jealous and huffed.

"Really funny, Cheng Wen pursued you for three whole years, and you played the innocent girl for three years. Haha, now that Cheng Wen has become a hot commodity, you're trying to attach yourself to him."

Leng Qingqiu looked at Xu Xuejiao coldly, "I remember you didn't even bother to speak to Lu Chengwen before. What's with you these past two days? Stopped studying pharmacology and started thinking about competing for a man?"

Xu Xuejiao was immediately riled up.

She leaned in close to Leng Qingqiu, not backing down at all, "If I want to compete, others can only watch."

Leng Qingqiu smiled, "Let your chest rest for a while, and use the time to develop your brain."

"You should do the same. Today, you're dressed so provocatively on purpose. Don't tell me you've always been this style. Do you think I don't know what you're thinking? Do you think showing your legs will attract Cheng Wen?"

Leng Qingqiu's face turned slightly red, "What I wear and what style I choose is none of anyone's business."

"Right," Xu Xuejiao said, "I don't have the patience to listen to your explanations. I'm developing my brain, and with my brain, I know what you're up to!"

Lu Chengwen quickly intervened, "Alright, alright, let's stop talking. We should hurry up and go, don't delay the police officer's work."

As they walked out, the sun was shining brightly.

A row of luxury cars was parked at the entrance.

A Bentley drove up, and the door opened.

Lu Chengwen was puzzled, but Xu Xuejiao, hanging onto his arm, said, "Come on, Cheng Wen, Meng Yun is waiting for you in the car."

Leng Qingqiu's face turned pale, and she clenched her fists, her fingertips turning white.

She just looked at Lu Chengwen, hoping he would say he would go with her and let them go home on their own.

But Lu Chengwen disappointed her.

"Qingqiu, take it slow when you go back. Thank you again." He gave her a polite smile.

Leng Qingqiu looked at Lu Chengwen, feeling a pang of heartache.

In the past, Lu Chengwen would have left the whole world behind to follow her.

But now, Lu Chengwen was no longer the same person.

His demeanor had completely changed, as if he had become someone else.

He was so polite to her.

He no longer clung to her, no longer whispered sweet nothings to her, no longer obeyed her commands without question, no longer treated her as his sun, orbiting around her tirelessly and without complaint...

His eyes had become clear and bright, firm and composed.

The cunning, worldly, restless, and frivolous traits of the past were gone.

Now, he gave the impression of being clear-headed, organized, and knowing exactly what he wanted to do.

Leng Qingqiu felt a deep sadness, realizing that Lu Chengwen would no longer be obedient to her, no longer care for her, no longer greet her morning and night, no longer send her gifts every day...

The special treatment she had taken for granted, even finding it annoying, was gone.

But for some reason, she suddenly felt very dependent on him.

A huge sense of emptiness and sadness rose in her heart.

Why?

Didn't you always like me? Didn't you say you would do anything for me?

Why did you humiliate me in public today?

What about the past three years? Did I become so unimportant to you overnight?

Leng Qingqiu stood there stubbornly, motionless, just looking at Lu Chengwen.

Lu Chengwen was a bit unnerved by her complex gaze.

He scratched his head and forced a smile, "Well, you go home first. I'll check on Meng Yun, and then I'll come find you, okay?"

Leng Qingqiu took a deep breath, pouted slightly, and felt that she had regained some of her dignity.

"Take it easy when you go back. Rest first; you must have had a bad night. Get some rest, and call me when you wake up."

Lu Chengwen was stunned.

Damn, Leng Qingqiu, you weren't like this in the past three years!

What's with you today? You're even concerned about me and telling me to rest.

The sun must be rising in the west!

Lu Chengwen's mouth hung open, unable to respond, and he just nodded awkwardly, "Oh, okay, okay."

Then Leng Qingqiu smiled, "I'll wait for your call."

Her voice, which was usually cold and icy, now carried a hint of warmth, tenderness, and anticipation, as well as a lingering reluctance to leave...

Xu Xuejiao rolled her eyes, wishing she could tell the world how disgusted she was.

Leng Qingqiu gave her a glare and walked to her car.

Han Yue opened the door, and Leng Qingqiu turned, smiled at Lu Chengwen, and then got in the car.

Lu Chengwen stood there, shivering.

【What's wrong with this woman? Why is she suddenly... so scary!】

【Is she interested in me? Is that even possible?】

【What did I do? Why did she suddenly change?】

Xu Xuejiao said coldly, "You still want to be her lapdog? Have some backbone, will you?"

Lu Chengwen quickly said, "What are you talking about! Let's go, let's go."

In the car, Chen Mengyun saw Lu Chengwen and burst into tears, throwing herself into his arms and crying uncontrollably.

Lu Chengwen immediately raised his hands over his head, indicating he had done nothing, and frowned, looking at the woman in confusion.

【Everything is a mess. Yesterday, she hated me to death, and today... this is just too much!】

【Why is she crying so much? Should I comfort her?】

Xu Xuejiao laughed, "Why don't you comfort her quickly?"

Lu Chengwen gently patted her back, "It's okay, it's all over."

"I'm sorry."

Chen Mengyun finally pulled away from Lu Chengwen.

Lu Chengwen sighed in relief, knowing that being so intimate with the main female character was like driving recklessly towards death.

Chen Mengyun looked at Lu Chengwen, "Cheng Wen, I'm sorry, I was too emotional yesterday."

"No, it's all my fault," Lu Chengwen said, "I shouldn't have said those hurtful things. I'll be more careful in the future."

Chen Mengyun smiled through her tears, "You know, which girl wouldn't get angry if you said such things behind her back? But Xuejiao told me you stayed up half the night trying to save me, and then you spent the night in jail. I feel bad about that."

Lu Chengwen felt the conversation was heading in a dangerous direction.

It didn't feel safe for him!

【Wait, what am I doing? Why am I getting along so well with them?】

【Why am I in her car?】

【I've seen her, she's fine, so I can go home now.】

【Long Ao Tian, you've seen it. I took good care of your wife. No one took advantage of her. Don't blame me if anything happens in the future.】

Chen Mengyun was puzzled.

Who is Long Ao Tian? I don't even know him, so how did I become his wife?

"Cheng Wen, actually... I don't have a boyfriend."

"Ah, I know."

"I'm serious, I've never had one."

"Okay, I know."

Lu Chengwen said, "Alright, you're fine, so I'm not worried. You do what you need to do, and I'll go home."

"Aren't you... leaving already?"

"Yep, I have things to do. See you."

Lu Chengwen got out of the car and left.

Chen Mengyun was in a daze. From last night to today, so much had happened, it felt like a dream.

Lu Chengwen had reappeared in her life and taken center stage, causing her heart to stir again.

Memories of their childhood came flooding back. The innocent Lu Chengwen who used to catch loaches, dig mud holes, play hide-and-seek, and share snacks with her was alive in her heart once more.

The Lu Chengwen who fought with other boys for her, shared snacks with her first, and then, after middle school, avoided her out of shyness, had grown into a true man.

They were no longer children, having loved, hated, been sweet, and been hurt...

After all the twists and turns, it's still you, and that's not so bad.

Xu Xuejiao looked at Chen Mengyun, "Meng Yun, are you falling for him again?"

"Ah? No way." Chen Mengyun quickly said, "I have a lot of work to do, I need to go back to the company."

"Oh, really? No way?"

"No, no way."

"Okay, good."

...

Long Ao Tian felt something was wrong.

He was squatting on the toilet, his stomach cramping painfully.

From yesterday morning to today morning, he had spent most of his time on the toilet.

I didn't eat anything strange, so why am I suddenly having diarrhea?

As the saying goes, a hero can't withstand three bouts of diarrhea.

I may be a hero, but this diarrhea is definitely more than three bouts.

Long Ao Tian, who prided himself on his medical skills, had no clue or solution for this 24-hour nightmare of diarrhea.

Acupuncture, heat therapy, herbal medicine, internal cultivation... nothing worked.

Toilet! Only the toilet!

The toilet is my friend, the only one who stays with me through thick and thin.

Long Ao Tian was almost dehydrated.

Heaven! I have so much to do, so many girls to charm. You can't let a great hero like me die on the toilet like this!

At that moment, a beautiful female assassin knelt outside the bathroom door.

"Master! It's time to go."

Long Ao Tian, on the verge of tears, said, "Yes, I'm almost gone."

"May I ask, Master, are you still having diarrhea?"

Long Ao Tian, sweating profusely, said, "Don't be so poetic, just get to the point."

"The Master has ordered you to quickly unite the four major families of Snow City."

"No problem! Everything is under control!" Long Ao Tian said with difficulty, "Although I've encountered a bit of a setback with Leng Qingqiu and Xu Xuejiao is a bit tricky, today I will turn the tide. Help me arrange my schedule."

"Yes."

"First, I'll treat Jiang Shihan's mother. Her condition can't be delayed any longer, or it could become serious."

"Yes."

"Then today is the day Leng Qingqiu and Jiao Shiheng are supposed to sign the contract. I need to expose his true colors and save Leng Qingqiu's company!"

"Understood!"

"In the evening, I need to stop Hu Shuhui's plot and save Chen Mengyun."

"Got it."

"Once these three things are done, everything will be back on track."

"Master, you are mighty! Do you need a portable toilet or diapers?"

Long Ao Tian looked up at the bathroom door, "Do you think you're funny?"

"Master, please don't be angry. I don't understand humor, I only follow logic. You know me."

Long Ao Tian rolled his eyes, "Just cooperate in secret. Today is my... day..."

"Master? What is today? I didn't hear."

"Wait... wait..."

"Is today your diarrhea day?"

"Get lost."