When the plane landed at the military base on the outskirts of Huacheng, it was close to noon. The sun hung high in the sky. Lou Cheng stepped out of the cabin door and was blinded by the bright sunlight. He felt like there was gold everywhere.
He had lunch with the Ji couple and watched them leave with Lin Que. Then, he took the jeep from the base to a nearby intersection. He saw his assistant Auman, driver Zhao Zhenhua, and silver-gray MPV waiting there.
Although only two days had passed, when Lou Cheng sat in his usual seat, leaning against the soft and comfortable leather backrest and looking at the small bar with luxurious decorations, it felt like a lifetime had passed.
"This is how life should be …" He closed his eyes and sighed.
Auman saw that he didn't want to talk, so she sat diagonally across from him. She put her phone on silent mode and communicated with him via text.
The car left the overpass and entered the bustling commercial district. Lou Cheng suddenly opened his eyes and turned to look at the street outside the dark glass.
Half an hour had passed, but there were still deliverymen in different uniforms on the road, carrying lunch boxes. They looked busy and orderly under the scorching sun.
A new shop had opened on the side of the road. There was a long line at the entrance, attracting many onlookers. Business seemed to be booming.
This is what life should be like … Such things happen in war-torn zones as well, but they're all for the "relief ration", not for the delicacies or additional desires … Recalling what he had seen and heard yesterday, Lou Cheng suddenly felt a surge of emotions.
Auman followed his line of sight and looked in that direction. She said dutifully,
"This shop. They spent money to hire a lot of people to line up. Their model is very successful. They've opened quite a number of shops."
Hired extras? Lou Cheng swallowed back the sentiments he was feeling.
How am I supposed to express my emotions?
Auman retracted her gaze and saw that her "boss" looked a little weird. She quickly added,
"I heard it from a friend who specializes in this business …"
After hearing that, Lou Cheng suddenly shook his head and laughed out loud. His body and mind seemed to relax.
…
In the afternoon in Connecticut, the wind was biting cold and the ground was frozen.
Yan Zheke had just finished class when she received a call from Lou Cheng. He told her that Lin Que had been rescued and that he was fine. He might even have good fortune in the future.
Lou Cheng didn't mention the details over the phone. He only said that he would describe it in person over the Christmas holidays.
The girl understood the meaning of the song and did not ask further. She put the textbook into her orange-red sling bag and walked out of the classroom. She only felt that the sky was blue and the air was cool. The clouds were high and far, making people feel relaxed. There was an indescribable pleasure and leisure.
She strolled along the picturesque campus road. Suddenly, she saw a bouquet of red roses and smelled the faint fragrance of flowers.
Alfred, who had eyes as blue as the sea, smiled brightly.
"Sophia, may I have the honor of inviting you to dinner?"
He and Yan Zheke had the same instructor, but they were not in the same group. His short blond hair was flying in the wind, and he looked handsome.
"I'm sorry." Yan Zheke answered directly.
"I've asked around. You only go home every night and have no other plans. Sophia, they all think that you're old-fashioned and conservative, a girl without any charm, but I can see the beauty that you're hiding. But that's not the main point. What strongly attracts me is your soul, your wisdom, the way you make people consciously listen to you every time you speak, and the way you always surprise the teachers and everyone." Alfreid could not help but express his surging emotions.
Sophia was an American name that Yan Zheke gave herself.
"That's your business. It has nothing to do with me." Yan Zheke laughed. Then she waved her left hand. "See? I have a boyfriend. No, I have a husband. This is our wedding ring. "
"Oh, that's impossible …" Alfred was shocked.
"I won't lie to others about this." Yan Zheke shook her head and planned to walk past him.
Alfred was silent for a moment. Then he suddenly shouted,
"I won't give up. Even if we are married, we have the freedom to pursue love and the right to break up peacefully."
Yan Zheke paused, turned around and looked at him deeply. Then she took out her phone and opened the recorder. She slowed down and said,
"Can you hear what I'm saying?"
"Yes." Alfred didn't know why.
Obviously, my ears didn't lose their function.
"Very good." Yan Zheke nodded slightly. "Then I officially reject you. I'll tell you seriously that if you do anything like this again, I'll consider it as harassment. When the time comes, I'll inform my lawyer and apply for a restraining order. If the first time doesn't work, I'll do it twice. If the second time doesn't work, I'll do it three times. Trust me, I have the ability to take it."
"If you doubt my determination, I can call my lawyer right now."
Alfred was stunned. He didn't understand why a normal pursuit would turn out like this.
"Sophia, Sophia, don't you think you're overreacting?" he said, puzzled and frightened.
Yan Zheke pursed her lips and smiled.
"Overreacting now can save a lot of trouble in the future. After all, some people don't understand rejection."
"I hope you don't waste our time. Otherwise, I can only sue you for harassment."
After saying that, she turned around and was about to leave. But at this time, she saw a big rock that was dug out and was about to be thrown away. So she smiled and politely said,
"Also, I'm a martial artist."
Before she finished, she took a step to the side and used Force Concentration. With a bang, she pulled out her right leg. The instep of her foot was straight in her boots.
Bam!
Smoke and dust rose. The rock cracked into many pieces of different sizes.
Alfred stared blankly, his eyes full of fear.
Yan Zheke pulled back her leg and walked steadily but slowly to the door. She saw Aunt Du who had driven over to meet her.
She opened the door and sat in the passenger seat. She wasn't in a hurry to put on her seatbelt. Instead, she bent down and rubbed her right foot painfully.
She hadn't been practicing for the past few months. Her body had become delicate!
That kick just now was so painful that she almost lost her composure.
She took off her boots and socks. Seeing the red and swollen instep, she was so "wronged" that she almost burst into tears.
Picking up her phone, Yan Zheke sent a "resentful" message to Lou Cheng.
"It's all your fault!"
When Lou Cheng got the signal and saw the message, he was totally confused and bewildered.
What did I do wrong?
…
After returning from the war-torn zones and resuming his normal life, Lou Cheng continued to plan for Ke's winter break.
As his fairy had a last-minute arrangement to attend the European Economic Summit Forum, which lasted for five days, he was wondering if he should get a visa so that they could meet in advance and travel.
It just so happened that he was in the "mastering" period and didn't register for the Battle of the Kings main competition. He wasn't in the top professional competition yet, so he had some free time.
Thinking about this, Lou Cheng got out of the SUV and entered the club like he did the past few days.
At this moment, Auman's phone began to vibrate. A call came in. After she picked it up, she nodded a few times and said,
"Mr. Lou, Empress Luo wants you to go to her office."
That sounds formal … Lou Cheng's sharp senses told him that something was amiss.
He and Ning Zitong had each other's phone number and WeChat and would occasionally contact each other. If there was an emergency, there was no need for an assistant.
Puzzled, he took the elevator to the fifth floor. As soon as he stepped out, he immediately felt the heavy atmosphere.
This is the effect of a Physical Invulnerability Mighty One … As he pondered, Lou Cheng knocked on Ning Zitong's office door.
Ning Zitong's tired voice sounded from the other side.
"Come in."
Lou Cheng pushed the door open and entered, only to see this peerless senior gently rubbing her temples.
"Is something wrong?" he asked bluntly.
Everything was normal yesterday.
Ning Zitong smiled bitterly and said,
"Long Zhen just informed me that he won't be renewing his contract after it expires in January. He's going to join Haiyuan Club, which just got promoted to the top professional competition."
"Why?" Lou Cheng asked instinctively.
Isn't this too sudden?
Even though 'Optimus Prime' Long Zhen often challenged 'Dragon King' and was always beaten to a pulp, he seemed to be enjoying it!
"Long Zhen is also a proud man. He wants to prove that he's not the one who basks in glory under Dragon King, that he's not the Mighty One who's always ranked second. This isn't something that can be changed with a few titles. Therefore, he's joining Haiyuan and officially leading the team to challenge Longhu as an opponent. He's been waiting for this opportunity for a long time." Ning Zitong replied helplessly, "Haiyuan also has some military background, so there's no problem with the procedures."
Although this was foreseeable, and as long as Long Zhen was still unconvinced and competitive, this would happen sooner or later, did it have to happen so quickly and suddenly? He thought of Wu Molian, the current chief of Haiyuan Club, his master's old friend, and the self-proclaimed "Empty Nest Elder." He thought of "Witch" Qian Hui, "Cheetah" Li Yuanqi, and "Banished Immortal" Li Xiaoyuan, who joined them before graduating from university.
With Long Zhen, they wouldn't be weak anymore …
Ning Zitong lifted her cup and took a sip. She looked at Lou Cheng and said,
She looked at Lou Cheng and said, "I originally wanted to wait until you've accumulated a wealth of experience in title battles and have a better grasp of all aspects before letting you gradually get used to the top professional competition. Looks like I can't wait that long."
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