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"My birthday?"
Lu Tianxing was slightly startled, looking at Yue Tingting with her charming smile, a hint of confusion spread across his face. Ever since he left for overseas, the words "birthday" had vanished from his dictionary, never once had he thought that in this unfamiliar city, someone would remember his birthday.
"Brother Lu, what's wrong? Did I make you angry?"
Seeing the perplexity on Lu Tianxing's face, Yue Tingting felt a twinge in her heart and wished she could embrace the man before her, to comfort him, to understand his past.
"Brother Lu, was it something I said just now? Did I make you mad? If so, you can hit me to vent your anger,"
Yue Tingting's fingers were pinched together, her complexion slightly pale, anxiously watching Lu Tianxing.
Lu Tianxing, feeling Yue Tingting's nervousness, suddenly came back to his senses and said with a smile, "I'm fine, I was just wondering what delicious food our beautiful Tingting has prepared for me tonight."
"Brother Lu, you're really not angry with me?"
After seeing Lu Tianxing's nod, Yue Tingting finally let out a long sigh of relief, patted her chest, and said with residual fear, "You scared me to death. I thought you were angry with me! Brother Lu, let's go! The food will get cold soon. I tell you, tonight I've prepared your favorite sweet and sour ribs, braised fish..."
Looking at Yue Tingting, who was clinging to his arm, and her delicate, pretty face, Lu Tianxing's mind involuntarily went back to the scene when he first met Yue Tingting.
It was his first day back in the country, while house hunting, he encountered Yue Tingting being harassed by some thugs. Unwilling to stand by, he stepped in and rescued her, henceforth getting to know this girl-next-door, Yue Tingting. Precisely because of this reason, she always regarded him as a hero, an all-capable hero, even choosing not to stay in her dormitory to keep him company, chatting with him every day, sharing interesting school events, and tidying up his room.
As the saying goes, a girl's heart is always poetic. How could Lu Tianxing not understand Yue Tingting's feelings? But even he himself was a wanderer; Yue Tingting was a good girl, and he couldn't just play with her feelings and then cast her aside, nor did he want to hurt her.
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After having dinner at Yue Tingting's home, Lu Tianxing didn't return to his room but instead walked slowly along the tranquil night path, enjoying the rare night view. The summer breeze blew gently, bringing peace to the mind.
And at that moment, the peaceful night was shattered by the roar of a car engine. A Hummer H2 slowly drove by, and a woman in a purple dress, stunningly beautiful, stepped down from the car and leaned against it, her gaze serenely watching the glimmering river.
She was a very beautiful woman, her wine-red hair slightly curly and seeming very seductive. Her face, a perfect oval, lips painted with light red lipstick, a prominent nose, and seductive eyes that seemed to electrify you at every glance, making it impossible not to fall into them and lose yourself.
The purple dress worn on her body showcased her temperament to the fullest, just like a fairy in the night. She resembled a ripe peach, emitting the innate maturity unique to a woman.
This was a soul-enticing woman, but upon closer observation of her presence, it became clear she emitted an aura that kept people away, not Bai Zhiqing's arrogant kind, but one cultivated by someone accustomed to a high position. Ordinary people, seeing this woman, would likely feel utterly inferior.
"Top-notch, absolutely top-notch. Never thought that such a neighborhood would have such a beautiful woman,"
Lu Tianxing exclaimed to himself, completely overlooking the woman's imposing presence. To not chase a lady was unforgivable, and furthermore, a woman like her was the epitome of desirability to men – she wouldn't cling to you after just one night.
Adjusting his Big Big Wolf shirt, Lu Tianxing, wearing flip-flops, took step by step towards the woman: "Beautiful lady, good evening. I wonder if you're interested in getting to know me. If you're not interested, I suggest you leave this neighborhood quickly. After all, being so beautiful and wealthy, it is easy to get into trouble here, there are bad people around."
The stunning lady withdrew her gaze, turned her head slightly with a mix of perplexity and surprise, and then showed a seductive smile, her trouble-making face tinged with teasing, "Bad people? This is the first time I've heard someone call themselves a bad guy."
"Cough cough..."
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Lu Tianxing's face stiffened, almost choking on his own saliva. Dammit, a bad guy? Was there a bad guy as handsome as him?
"Beauty, have you ever seen a bad guy as handsome as me? Not to brag, but in this whole residential area, I'm the handsomest." Lu Tianxing was, after all, not an ordinary person, he quickly recovered, saying confidently.
"Hehe, maybe it's because you're the only man in this villa, so you're definitely the handsomest here."
The woman flipped her hair, a simple gesture that seemed alluring and charming.
"Hehe, you can't say that. There's a saying, 'All that glitters is not gold, it's what's inside that counts.' Sometimes, men shouldn't just be judged by their software, they also need to be assessed by their hardware." Lu Tianxing took a cigarette out of his pocket, lit it for himself, and said with a smile.
"So you're saying your hardware is very impressive?"
"Of course, not to brag, but with my 'fighting power,' taking down seven women with ease is nothing, if you don't believe me, we can find a place right now, let you experience what true 'fighting power' is."
"Giggle...."
Hearing Lu Tianxing's words, the beautiful woman didn't blush like the other women but giggled instead: "You're quite bold, daring to flirt with me. If it were a different time, anyone who dared to flirt with me, Shen Manjun, like that would end up being a eunuch for the rest of their life. You're lucky, I am in a good mood right now, so I won't do that."
"Your name is Shen Manjun? That's a nice name."
Lu Tianxing repeated the name silently twice, then said, "Beauty, you're mistaken. I've always been timid, but you know, beauties are always so arrogant; it takes a special performance to attract their attention, that's why some men like to show off in front of beauties—it's called strategy. So, beauty, do you find yourself mesmerized by me now?"
Hearing Lu Tianxing's words, Shen Manjun couldn't help but snort with laughter, her body shaking like a bundle of flowers, before she finally said, "Young handsome guy, you're quite unique, I find I'm indeed a little captivated by you."
"Really? Then is it time for us to do something that pleases both body and mind? If you don't want to go to a hotel, we can find another place. My 'fighting power' will still be full-force." Lu Tianxing looked at Shen Manjun with a hehe smirk.
"Pleasant for body and mind?"
Shen Manjun was momentarily stunned, then giggled: "Young handsome guy, I find your courage is getting bigger. You're much more honest than those hypocritical men, but unfortunately, I don't like your type of man."
Lu Tianxing's face fell: "Why, am I not handsome?"
"To be honest, not handsome."
"Okay then! You can go now. I find if I keep talking to you, I'll be unable to resist throwing myself in a river. Being hit by a beauty's rejection doesn't feel good."
"Giggle, young handsome guy, don't be discouraged. If fate allows, I'll treat you to tea."
With that, Shen Manjun opened the car door, sat in the driver's seat, then rolled down the window, revealing her devastatingly pretty face: "Young handsome guy, actually you're not bad-looking, but your dress sense is awful. Next time you try to pick up girls, remember not to wear shorts, a t-shirt, and flip-flops. With that look, you won't get any beauties to agree with you."
After speaking, the Hummer H2 roared as it beautifully drifted away.
Lu Tianxing watched the Hummer H2 disappear into the distance, touched his nose helplessly, and muttered to himself, "Are my clothes really that bad? I thought they were quite nice. Women who don't appreciate it... these days, a man's assets are the true measure, can you use good looks to pay the bill after a meal?"