Accidentally provoking the spring tide

Chapter 43. It's okay, I'm very competitive (Second update)

The air fell silent for a moment, and three pairs of eyes stared at Jiang Jixu.

Shao Ming subconsciously raised his hand to adjust his glasses, but because he used too much force, he knocked the frame askew.

Hou Taojiu's mouth was agape, his face showing undisguised shock.

Ji Ziqian, who seemed the most composed, quietly took out a tissue and wiped the water stains that had spilled on the table.

Lu Lishen's deep gaze swept over the group, his tone casual yet chilling.

"What are you standing there for? Call someone!"

The three of them suddenly felt a chill rise up their spines and couldn't help but shiver.

Shao Ming tactfully withdrew his gaze, stood up with a smile, and spoke first.

"Hello, sister-in-law, I am Shao Ming."

Hou Taojiu realized what was happening, scratched his head and grinned foolishly: "Hello, sister-in-law! My name is Hou Taojiu, Lu Shen and the others usually call me Monkey."

Ji Ziqian nodded at her and said succinctly, "Ji Ziqian."

Jiang Jixu's gaze swept over the group, but lingered on Shao Ming's face for a few more seconds.

Then, without making it obvious, she moved away, smiled, and said, "Hello."

The three of them were seated.

Shao Ming handed the menu to Jiang Jixu: "Sister-in-law, take a look and see what you'd like to eat."

Jiang Jixu, who was actually two or three years older than Shao Ming, hesitated for a moment, then waved his hand and said, "I'm fine with anything, you guys can order."

Lu Lishen took the menu: "No need to be polite with them."

He glanced at it, then tapped the table lightly with his knuckles.

"I'd like an extra serving of shrimp paste."

"Add another serving of crispy pork and brown sugar glutinous rice cake."

Jiang Jixu was stunned.

These are all foods she likes to eat.

As if sensing her gaze, the man turned his head to look at her: "What's wrong?"

His expression was calm, as if he had simply done something perfectly normal.

Seeing this, Jiang Jixu was too embarrassed to ask how he knew what he liked to eat, so she could only shake her head and say "It's nothing," her eyelashes drooping down to cover her eyes.

It was just a coincidence; how could Lu Lishen possibly like her?

If it weren't for that accident, they might never have crossed paths.

Jiang Wang, who was standing next to him, clicked his tongue lightly and asked, "Have you finished ordering?"

Lu Lishen raised his hand and handed the menu to Jiang Wang, adding, "The broth should be mildly spicy, she's allergic."

Upon hearing this, Shao Ming, who was standing to the side, said meaningfully, "Not bad, Lao Lu. You're so skilled at your job. It seems you know your sister-in-law's tastes very well."

Lu Lishen glanced at Shao Ming, said nothing, and simply picked up the milk tea beside him and placed it in front of Jiang Jixu.

Jiang Jixu blushed at what was said, glanced at the milk tea cup, subconsciously picked it up, and lowered her head to bite the straw.

“Speaking of which, my sister-in-law isn’t the only one at this table who’s allergic to chili peppers. I remember Jiang Wang, you also sneeze whenever you smell a little bit of spice,” Hou Taojiu said, as if he had discovered something important.

"And you both have the surname Jiang, wow, were you related in your past lives? Hahaha—"

Seeing Jiang Wang looking at him expressionlessly, his laughter stopped abruptly.

He blinked: "Um... I didn't guess right, did I?"

Shao Ming narrowed his eyes: "Come to think of it, your sister-in-law and A-Wang do have some similar features."

Ji Ziqian nodded in agreement from the side.

Jiang Jixu released the straw and smiled gently: "You guessed right, I am A-Wang's older sister."

Hou Taojiu opened his mouth wide and gasped.

"Sister, older sister??"

Jiang Wang snorted coldly, crossed his arms, and raised his chin to look down at Hou Taojiu: "What, doesn't it seem like it?"

Hou Taojiu shook his head violently.

"It doesn't look the same."

He muttered to himself, "Your wife has such a good personality, but you're a powder keg... you'll explode at the slightest provocation."

Jiang Wang pressed his tongue against his cheek and stared at him menacingly.

"What did you say?"

Hou Taojiu suddenly seemed to remember something, and his eyes widened abruptly.

"If your sister-in-law is your older sister, then wouldn't Lu Shen be...?!"

Jiang Wang's face darkened further. Seeing that someone was about to walk into the line of fire, Ji Ziqian calmly said, "No wonder you were so angry when you knew Lao Lu was coming."

Jiang Wang sneered as he tapped the table.

"If it were you, wouldn't you be angry?"

“I treated him like a brother, but he turned out to be after my sister.”

Jiang Wang glanced sideways at Lu Lishen, a cold smirk playing on his lips: "You dog."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Jixu couldn't help but reach out and tug at Jiang Wang's sleeve, whispering, "A-Wang, stop talking."

If she continued talking, she would feel so guilty that she could hardly sit still.

Upon seeing this, Hou Taojiu couldn't help but chuckle and teased Jiang Wang, "Old Jiang, Lu Shen is not of the same generation as you. You'd better show him some respect from now on."

"But it's good this way too. During holidays, calling him 'brother-in-law' will get me a red envelope from God Lu," he exclaimed dramatically. "That's an incredible blessing!"

Jiang Wang stared at him expressionlessly: "Do you want this good fortune?"

Lu Lishen's gaze swept over Hou Taojiu, and then he spoke calmly.

"If you want my red envelope, I can give you one on Singles' Day."

Hou Taojiu was hit where it hurt, clutching his heart in anguish, and said in a low voice, "God Lu, you've changed."

"How could you forget your good brother who was single with you just because you have a girlfriend!"

"Let me correct you," Lu Lishen said slowly, taking out a red marriage certificate from his pocket and unfolding it. "She's not my girlfriend."

The pupils of the three people dilated.

Hou Taojiu: "...Damn, I thought your profile picture was photoshopped!"

He originally thought it was shocking enough that Lu Lishen suddenly started dating, but how come he pulled out a marriage certificate without warning?

Hou Tao was in a daze. Was it now fashionable to get a marriage certificate directly?
The pot was bubbling and steaming, with hot air rising and forming a misty haze. The aroma of fresh, spicy, and numbing flavors filled the room, whetting everyone's appetite.

Shao Ming took a deep breath: "Let's eat first, let's eat first..."

Let me eat some meat to calm down first.

Lu Lishen casually put away the little red notebook.

Shao Ming and the others got up to prepare the dipping sauce.

Jiang Jixu originally wanted to go, but Jiang Wang stopped him with one hand.

“Sis, things are different now,” he said slowly. “Look, it’s my ‘brother-in-law’ who should be doing things like making the dipping sauce, right?”

Jiang Jixu followed his gaze.

Not far from them, a young couple sat at a table.

The girl sat down and waited for the boy to prepare the dipping sauce. She then dipped her chopsticks in the sauce and tasted it. She smiled happily, indicating that the sauce tasted pretty good.

Jiang Wang looked at Lu Lishen, smiled, and his tone carried a hint of provocation.

"You probably don't want my sister to lose to someone else, right?"

Lu Lishen raised an eyebrow slightly.

Jiang Jixu: "A-Wang, stop fooling around."

Then she turned to the man and said, "Ignore him, I can handle it myself—"

"It's alright." Lu Lishen stood up and said calmly, "I'm very competitive."

Then I walked toward the condiment station.

Jiang Jixu stared blankly at Lu Lishen's tall and straight back for a long time.

Jiang Wang, standing nearby, scoffed lightly, his eyes full of displeasure.

Can't this person live without being provocative?

Why don't you go make some dipping sauce?

Hou Taojiu returned with the plates and, seeing that they were still there, casually asked a question.

Jiang Wang put his hands in his pockets and retorted, "None of your business."

Hou Tao was completely baffled.

"I'm sorry, it's just my brother's personality..."

Jiang Jixu was a little embarrassed.

"It's alright, it's alright, we're used to it."

As he spoke, he placed the plate he was holding on the table. He seemed a little shy when facing Jiang Jixu alone, but he couldn't resist his gossipy nature and asked with burning eyes:

"Sister-in-law, how did you and God Lu get together?"

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