Chapter 17: Turns Out, She Can Get Shy
The girl wrapped in the zongzi wrapper gazed intently, her face seemingly ready to bear the weight of "I'm here to solve your problems." His furrowed brow instinctively relaxed, accompanied by a low chuckle.
Without any reason, he spilled the beans.
Bai Lu pondered his usual style and quirked a half-smile, "You're not thinking of gathering people to beat up Li Chengbin and then buy sand, are you?"
Silencing the cigarette with ...
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Chapter 16: Envying Xiao Cheng
Li Shuixian had been anxiously waiting for Bai Lu the entire day but was too afraid to go to Xiao Cheng's house. Knowing that Bai Lu usually came to the market to buy groceries, she finally caught up with her.
"Lu Lu, finally seeing you," Li Shuixian said.
Bai Lu was not surprised at all to encounter her here and asked, "Are you also here to buy groceries?"
The small town had expensive plastic bags, and not everyone had adopted them y...
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Chapter 15: Safe in the Boss's Arms
"You're still so young, only nineteen, right? I heard you haven't finished high school yet. If you want to take the college entrance exam after giving birth, I can help take care of the child. You won't have to worry about juggling between home and school, saving you from unnecessary stress."
These words struck a chord with Bai Lu. She did plan to take the college entrance exam after the pregnancy deception was revealed and everything was sett...
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Chapter 14: Sister-in-law is Good
Xiao Cheng seemed to sense the burning gaze from a distance, turned his head, and his gaze pierced through the bustling crowd, settling on a delicate and slender figure.
Bai Lu, unable to contain her shock and excitement, gave him a thumbs up — impressive!
Xiao Cheng's lips subtly lifted, arrogantly withdrew his gaze, and continued his work.
After a while, Bai Lu went out to buy groceries.
Whe...
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Chapter 12: Cooking Together
Xiao Wei didn't ask Xiao Cheng for money.
And, of course, he wouldn't ask Bai Lu either.
Stubbornly, he placed the money on the table and headed out.
Bai Lu grabbed his backpack, unzipped it, stuffed the money inside, and zipped it up.
All these actions were done in one go, so fast that Xiao Wei didn't even react.
"What are you doing?" he asked.
"Nothing, just put some loquats in your bag...
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Chapter 13: Xiao Cheng Operates the Excavator
When Xiao Cheng was dealing with fish, Bai Lu stood on the opposite side with a large basin, washing radishes and peeling them.
After washing the radishes, she went to the broken water tank to pull green onions, dig ginger, wash and cut all the vegetables.
When Xiao Wei came back from school, he saw two figures busy in the kitchen.
The tall figure of a man sat in front of the stove, using a fire tong wit...
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Chapter 11: Acheng Appears Aloof
Xiao Cheng turned around and shouted, "Bai Lu."
A distant and deep voice echoed in the backyard.
Bai Lu, holding goosegrass in her left hand and a small shovel in her right, ran out, asking, "What's wrong?"
Xiao Wei also peeked out from behind the door.
Seeing the hostess, the guest quickly came to his senses and stepped aside, saying, "Sorry for blocking you. I'm the new neighbor next door, just coming to...
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Chapter 10: Feeding from the Big Shot
"Does she owe money to sister-in-law?"
"A weak woman like her can actually make that stingy, heartless guy pay back money?"
When Luo Shiliu and Xiao Dazhuang came out to see, Bai Lu had already collected the money. She bid farewell to Li Shuixian, who was reluctant to part, and left under a thousand reminders.
Shortly afterward, Xiao Cheng also left the shop.
Xiao Dazhuang and others followed.
...
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Chapter 9: Xiao Cheng Must Be Sick
The old hen clucked a few times, pecking at the leaves in the backyard.
Apart from the chicken coop, there was a small plot of land in the backyard, not very large but lush green with vegetables like bok choy, lettuce, and sweet wheat greens. A circle of white radishes surrounded them, each plump and robust, peeking out half of their bodies from the soil, creating a verdant and vibrant garden.
Xiao Cheng, often absent from home, neve...
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Chapter 8: Unexpected Surprises
Xiao Cheng's father fell into gambling addiction, squandering the family fortune until the wonton shop was sold to pay off debts. His mother abandoned him, and his father showed no concern or care.
Borrowing money from relatives and friends only led to more gambling.
Later, Xiao Cheng's father remarried.
His stepmother treated Xiao Cheng poorly, often leaving him hungry and cold. On several occasions, she drove him out in...
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Chapter 7: Let's Go to Bed Early
When Xiao Cheng was pulled away by Bai Lu, the wooden stick was about to hit Liu Guanggun's head, just a hair's breadth away.
His hand was then gently taken away by warm softness.
After hearing her explanation, the surrounding gazes, no longer filled with fear and disgust, seemed to plant a seed in his heart, taking root in the corners filled with gloom.
An unprecedented experience, indescribable feelings, but certai...
2023-12-31 00:14:24 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 6: Let Her Go
Instead of bowing her head as she did before when she saw him, there was a change in Bai Lu's demeanor.
"I don't need your care," Xiao Cheng coldly refused.
He was so heartless!
Bai Lu covered her mouth, suppressing a laugh. She was lamenting the missed opportunity for a free babysitter when she noticed a furtive figure lingering near her house, looking around suspiciously.
After a moment, the figure agilely flipped over...
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Chapter 5: Brother Xiao Cheng
Xiao Wei stared at the pot, ignoring her.
After a moment, he lifted the lid and sprinkled the chopped green onions evenly when the fish was ready.
When the fish was done, Xiao Cheng also came down after finishing his work upstairs. His clothes clung to him, completely soaked.
The cigarette in his ear, limp and casual, was casually pinched and thrown away.
Bai Lu handed him a towel with great enthusiasm, smili...
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Chapter 4: Going Home Together
Even across the years and through the vastness of time, Bai Lu still vividly remembered the scene of their first meeting.
The image when she first hypnotized and entered his memories.
More than twenty years later, he still possessed a handsome appearance, but now with a sharp edge that was unforgettable at first glance. The only difference was that back then, he had been deep and restrained, whereas now, he emanated a blatant aur...
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Chapter 27: Is Uncle Mingsi Your Uncle Too?
So, it turns out she doesn't hate him.
Xiaoyu breathed a sigh of relief, and his tears ceased.
Sheng Mingsi reached out and ruffled the boy's head in a comforting manner, though his gaze was fixed on Jiang Chenchen.
His voice was deep, "You did well."
Jiang Chenchen sat on the floor, looking up at him with a vacant expression. Her long lashes fluttered, and beneath his tall and slender figure, h...
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Chapter 26: Does My Sister Hate Me?
The Qin family, also a prominent aristocratic family in the capital, had a long-standing friendship with the Sheng family. Qin Chi, the second son of the Qin family, was handsome and refined. He had grown up alongside Sheng Mingsi, and the two had always been close.
Qin Chi, now twenty-seven, had a five-year-old son named Xiaoyu. However, no one knew who the child's mother was, and no one dared to inquire about it.
Sheng Min...
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Chapter 25: This Tired?
She fell.
Jiang Chenchen took a long bath, feeling groggy as she climbed out. She put on her pajamas and went to bed. It was rare for her to feel this drowsy.
When she went out, she didn't notice she tripped and fell, landing flat on the floor. With wet hair scattered around her, she hadn't managed to get up.
Sheng Mingsi walked in and saw this scene. His expression darkened as he lifted her from the floor. She was only weari...
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Chapter 24: The Annoying Younger Brother
Leaning against the tea table, Sheng Mingsi took a sip of coffee with an unfriendly tone, "If you keep talking nonsense, just get out."
"Tsk, still with that foul temper!" Gu Mingmei threw a pillow at him, and Sheng Mingsi caught it.
"Speak, finish, and leave."
Gu Mingmei stopped teasing him and said, "Miss Sheng has been moving around a lot lately. She really likes her and is thinking about keeping her at ho...
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Chapter 23: The Quite Obedient Girlfriend
"Eating steak?"
"Yes."
He had never taken care of a girl so considerately, acting on both conflicting instincts and intuition.
Seeing her handling Western cuisine quite well, he tested a few sentences in English, and she stumbled but managed to respond. He recalled that she had been taken abroad when she was fifteen, and that's where she had gained exposure to such things.
Sheng Mingsi pushed asid...
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Chapter 22: Resolution
Jiang Chencheng went missing, and Jiang Zhong reported it to the police.
It took 24 hours to start the search, but with surveillance cameras everywhere, they quickly located her.
Inside the police station, Jiang Zhong was furious. Who was this man, repeatedly ruining his plans and taking away his Chencheng?!
On the other side, Li Zongsheng was worried about the child being unclean and even mentioned returning her like she was ...
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Chapter 21: Treating Differently
Sheng Mingsi found out that she had almost never attended school. In the six years after her parents' accidental death and her adoption by colleagues, they hadn't let her go to school.
As for why, he was unclear.
Although she had a paternal uncle, Jiang Zhong, a person known for his questionable character and only pursuing his own interests, Sheng Mingsi had encountered him before.
Additionally, Jiang Chenchen's pare...
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Chapter 20: I Want to Be with You
He stood behind her, gazing at the dark night sky she was looking at.
Tonight, there were no stars.
Sheng Mingsi's eyes narrowed slightly as he handed the milk tea he held to her.
"Want some?"
Jiang Chenchen turned around, and a faint flicker appeared in her vacant eyes.
She thought she would never see him again.
For some reason, her heart eased a bit.
She took the milk te...
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Chapter 19: Solitary Figure
"I'll have someone take you back."
Back to where?
Jiang Chencheng didn't care; anywhere was fine, as nowhere was her home.
She didn't say anything, just glanced at him.
He turned away, completely indifferent.
She couldn't see his face, the face that had been etched in her small memories until now.
A slight sadness settled in her chest.
She covered her heart, not understanding wh...
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Chapter 18: Driving Away
"Have you been to my room?"
He spoke with a suppressed voice, his eyes dark and unclear.
The anger, hidden vulnerability, and suppressed fury within him were revealed, pressing against his chest.
"You have a fever."
Jiang Chenchen turned from the railing, jumped down, and reached out to touch his forehead. "Feeling better now?"
Sheng Mingsi grabbed her wrist, preventing her from touching him.
2023-12-27 08:05:38 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 17: Is It You?
Li Zhenhai and his group found the vicinity of the bar and located their car but didn't find anyone around.
After inquiring at a convenience store, they learned that Jiang Chenchen had left with a young man from there.
Yuelian was incredulous, "She really came to buy ice cream."
"Buy what? I think it's just a cover. Look at where we are. She must have gone into the bar with some other man!" Li Zhenhai sneered.
"If t...
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Chapter 16: You, Just a Little Bit
The man lay limp on the ground, gasping for breath, as if he had just returned from the brink of death.
Glancing at the girl beside him, acting like a lunatic, he dared not stay any longer. He quickly got up and crawled away.
Sheng Mingsi held Jiang Chenchen's hand and got into the car.
"I'll take you home."
Seeing him holding her hand, Jiang Chenchen noticed his long, pale fingers, cold to the touch. Th...
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Chapter 13: Sent to the Li Family
This was tantamount to keeping the promise. The only delay was in obtaining the marriage certificate, and the person was now considered part of the Li family.
Jiang Zhong's eagerness made Li Zhenhai feel that he still had some sincerity left.
"Since that's the case, I'll trust you one more time and give you another chance."
Jiang Zhong quickly lowered his posture, rubbing his hands, "Then, Mr. Li, let's find a place...
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Chapter 15: Do You Not Like It Anymore
She pointed to his pocket, "Aren't you going to eat?"
Sheng Mingsi, somewhat surprised, suddenly found it amusing. He extinguished his cigarette and took out the ice cream from his pocket, feeling the cold sensation against his skin.
Seeing her blank gaze fixed on him, he felt a flutter at his brow. Tearing off the lid, he took a bite, the coldness reaching his heart as it passed through his teeth.
His expressi...
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