Lu Mingfei, why are you slaying dragons if you're not involved!

Chapter 53 I Was the One Who Got It First (2.7K)

Lu Mingfei shivered.

Winters in this southern city aren't particularly cold. The snow a couple of days ago was just a result of a strong cold front moving south, and it was much lighter than last year's snowstorm. Not to mention, he's currently wearing plenty of warm clothing.

Lu Mingfei felt a chill, a chill that seemed to come not from reality, but from his heart... But why did he feel this way?
He glanced at Liu Miaomiao on the left and Su Xiaoqiang on the right. The piano prodigy and the "little celestial maiden" hadn't spoken since calling out each other's names with some confusion, only staring at each other in silence.

Just as Ximen Chuixue and Ye Gucheng had agreed to a duel at the Forbidden City, they unexpectedly bumped into each other while out shopping, and a conflict was about to erupt.

Both were poised and waiting for the other to make the first move. No one knew whether what followed would be a clash of titans, a clash of divine intervention and a sword strike from the west, or someone would take the initiative and say, "No overtime outside of work hours. I heard there's a good steamed bun place here, want to try it together?"

What am I, caught in the middle? Am I just Eunuch Lu, being held hostage by "Ye Gucheng"?

But a father-in-law cannot be kidnapped or fought over; only the emperor could receive such treatment!
"My beloved ministers, please rise and cease hostilities. Let us preserve our lives for the decisive battle at the Forbidden City another day, shall we?"

Lu Mingfei blurted out something without thinking.

Such outrageous and absurd words successfully shattered the almost frozen atmosphere, and Liu Miaomiao and Su Xiaoqiang glared fiercely at Lu Mingfei at the same time.

They were all top students and very intelligent, so they immediately understood the meaning behind Lu Mingfei's words.

Lu Mingfei shrank back, wondering what he had done to deserve being attacked by both "A Sword from the West" and "Flying Immortal from Beyond the Heavens" at the same time? He was afraid he would lose his head!

[Warning, it's time for the [pre-sleep study] plan...]

Well, now it's not just Ximen Chuixue and Ye Gucheng who are in trouble. The Empress Dowager has issued an edict, and even the "Emperor" will be punished with "family discipline" if he doesn't obey!

He scurried home, not forgetting to leave behind the lame excuse, "It's raining, I'm going home to collect the laundry."

"Lu Mingfei!"

Liu Miaomiao suddenly spoke up, "Are you still going?"

"Go ahead, let's go tomorrow!"

Lu Mingfei answered without hesitation; he knew what Liu Miaomiao was asking.

Playing the piano is something I definitely have to do; it's on my schedule, so I can't skip it even if I want to.

He opened the door, stood at the entrance, turned around within three seconds of the warning time, waved to Liu Miaomiao and Su Xiaoqiang, said "Goodnight" to each of them, and then went inside and closed the door.

Having lost their biggest "source of interference," Liu Miaomiao and Su Xiaoqiang's gazes met again like magnets.

This time, the eye contact didn't last long before Su Xiaoqiang suddenly laughed.

Her smile was incredibly beautiful; in the moonlight, she was like a bewitching fairy who could captivate anyone with a single glance.

"What's there to be nervous about, Liu Miaomiao? I didn't say I was going to take it from you..."

Before Liu Miaomiao could speak, she turned around and got into the car.

As the car door closed and it was about to drive away, the window slowly rolled down, revealing only a slender, delicate hand that reached out and casually waved it, accompanied by a voice that carried a distinctly provocative tone.

"For now, oh~"

The Mercedes-Benz S500 slowly drove away, its taillights disappearing at the street corner.

Liu Miaomiao finally came to her senses, her eyes slowly widening: "What does she mean by that!"

Her family's driver relaxed after the standoff with Aunt Zhang. Both drivers had actually been prepared to break up the fight or engage in a "proxy war."

The driver secretly covered his face, thinking, "This means we've suffered a major defeat in this round..."

……

It was late at night.

During his self-study time, Lu Mingfei chose to devote himself to biology.

At this point, my proficiency in [Biology] has reached 89/100, which is not far from the upgrade. I definitely can't finish it tonight, but I'll be able to grind it out tomorrow.

I wonder what kind of term they'll give us?
[Warning, electric shock countdown...]

Lu Mingfei felt a chill run down his spine and continued to immerse himself in his studies, completely focused.

He still didn't draw the curtains. Forced into studying and addicted to it, he had no mind to think about anything else!
Across the street from his room, the girl sitting on her bed was very confused.

Liu Miaomiao stared at Lu Mingfei, who was not looking to the side, her cheeks puffed up with anger. She finally understood why Su Xiaoqiang had said, "What are you nervous about?" If she wasn't nervous, why would she ask Lu Mingfei "Are you going or not?", and in front of Su Xiaoqiang no less?

She even subconsciously omitted what she was going to do, using this as an opportunity to mislead people... If they hadn't noticed, they probably would have been furious, but who is Su Xiaoqiang? Not only did she see through it at a glance, but she also turned the tables on him!
In fact, Liu Miaomiao didn't know why she asked that question at the time, as it not only revealed her nervousness but also made her seem a little "guilty".

They must have been in a hurry. I was the one who first discovered the imperial green jade hidden in this broken roadside stone. I had barely even warmed it in my hands when someone else started eyeing it.
And they've got their eyes on Su Xiaoqiang!

Even though she was a girl herself, Liu Miaomiao had to admit that Xiao Tiannv's looks, figure, and even family background completely overshadowed all the girls at Shilan Middle School...

It's really nothing, right? We just had a piano lesson together, which caused a bit of a misunderstanding at school... but there was no real progress in our relationship.

But then, the words Lu Mingfei had said while patting her head in the corridor during the day echoed in her ears again—"I at least have to make other people think that your taste is sound!"

Hey kid, is the way you want others to think I have good taste by letting your imperial green shine in other people's hands?
That would have been fine, but Su Xiaoqiang's comment, "I didn't mean to take it from you," really annoyed Liu Miaomiao.

What do you mean?
So you're saying that if you try to take it, I'm guaranteed to lose?
No, the more I think about it, the angrier I get.

It was obviously me first!

……

On the other side, Su Xiaoqiang closed her eyes slightly.

As soon as I closed my eyes, the piercing sound of brakes and the feeling of losing control of my body enveloped me.

But what followed was a light and agile force that entangled her body, pulling her in and protecting her firmly.

Su Xiaoqiang shrank back. For the first time, she realized that even if Lu Mingfei was a loser, he was still a boy with a broad and hard chest and strong arms.

Moreover, he seems to be starting to regain his former glory... It's like a salted fish turning over a new leaf, preparing to leap over the dragon gate.

That alone was not enough for Su Xiaoqiang to add "temporarily" before leaving after saying "I didn't mean to compete with you" to Liu Miaomiao.

Su Xiaoqiang knew of a psychological effect called the "suspension bridge effect"—in high-pressure or stimulating environments, people are prone to misinterpreting tense or stimulating emotions as the attractiveness of someone nearby.

This explains why, after a hero saves a damsel in distress, most will "repay the favor with their body." Unless the hero is extremely ugly, then the hero will "repay the benefactor by being a slave in the next life."

So when she realized that Lu Mingfei had hugged and rescued her, and she was actually a little "moved", her first reaction was to wonder if it was due to this psychological effect.

Then she stayed in Lu Mingfei's arms and wouldn't get down... Since she'd already been held, what difference did it make whether it was for a shorter time or a longer time?
But after the hormones in her body were metabolized and their levels dropped as the stressful situation disappeared, she realized... something was wrong!
This loser looks... kind of good-looking?
She observed carefully and discovered that it was not an illusion.

In the past, Lu Mingfei was not only hunched over and had a hunched back, but his hair was also cut by an old man on the street for a few dollars, which was a terrible sight and he was utterly unkempt.

Therefore, she didn't look at it very carefully.

But now, at such close range, his eyebrows, eyes, nose, and lips are all clearly visible, everything is just right. It's not the kind of sharp, captivating handsomeness, but a natural gentleness, like a gentle breeze blowing and cherry blossoms falling.

Su Xiaoqiang couldn't even find a single pimple or acne on Lu Mingfei's face; his skin quality was so good that she was somewhat envious.

That damn hairstyle ruined at least 80% of his face's looks! Add to that Lu Mingfei's previous physique... it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that it obscured more than 90% of his good looks.

So, if you take care of it a little, how good would it look?
Su Xiaoqiang realized that she couldn't imagine it at all.

Is this seemingly ordinary guy who's been unsuccessful for so many years actually a hidden heartthrob?

It felt like a pleasant surprise, like finding a hidden gem!

Good-looking people should naturally be treated differently. Su Xiaoqiang, as a "little fairy", has always been bold, decisive, and passionate. She admits that she is a sucker for good looks.

That's why she teased Lu Mingfei by asking "how much to buy out," and left Liu Miaomiao with "temporary" as a notification.

Don't say I'm being unreasonable, sisters. Anyway, you two aren't officially together yet, right? So it's not like I'm being immoral by stealing someone else's partner. After I've verified it, I really will make my move!
……

airport.

Are you sure this is the flight?

Mai frowned impatiently. "I saw in the weather forecast that there's going to be severe convective weather. Won't that cause a delay?"

"This is the trip."

Chip Girl yawned on the other end of the headset.

"What severe convective weather? When have Slavs ever checked the weather before flying a plane? The flight will only arrive sooner! Hurry up and bring that girl back; if she doesn't get off the plane soon, it might be too late!"

This chapter is 2.7K words long! I got up at 8 AM, bought a neck brace to relieve my stiff neck, and have been writing ever since without eating... Please vote for me and follow my story!
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