Chapter 99: A Licensed Rascal

Chapter 99: Chapter 99: A Licensed Rascal

This time, it was Fu Xiaoxiao’s turn to be completely baffled.

Lu Feng was resolute in his heart; Fu Xiaoxiao wasn’t the type of woman who would accept him with just a few words. She lacked a sense of security, so he ensured she had more than enough of it.

Is she not used to him being at home? Then he’ll make her accustomed to him being by her side.

Unwilling to trust love? He’ll show her what it means to be sure for a lifetime!

In the following days, Fu Xiaoxiao felt for the first time what it was like to have a man at home.

There’s no heavy labor; by morning, the house was already cleaned, the firewood was chopped, the hot water was ready, breakfast was bought, the vegetables in the backyard were watered, and Lu Lin was sent off to school early.

Even the little wolf pup’s wounds had fresh medicine applied.

Once Fu Xiaoxiao woke up, only Lu Chen was at home. She just needed to play with Lu Chen and cook lunch, and Lu Feng would bring Fu Cheng back for lunch; nothing else was needed.

The days were so comfortable that she sometimes felt like she was dreaming.

After a few days, Fu Xiaoxiao’s hand no longer felt any pain, and Wang Lu brought news that Old Li had been sentenced for harming a military family member and went to prison to reunite with his wife.

As for Li Xiang, once his injuries healed, he’d be sent there too, letting Old Li’s family have a reunion inside.

Fu Xiaoxiao looked back in surprise at a cold-faced Lu Feng, who just let out a soft snort.

Wang Lu laughed awkwardly; he probably guessed why Lu Feng was unhappy.

"Really let him off easy," Lu Feng squeezed out through clenched teeth.

Fu Xiaoxiao glanced at Wang Lu in confusion.

Wang Lu couldn’t speak the truth, couldn’t tell Fu Xiaoxiao that her man begged the leader to free Old Li so he could personally deal with him?

To protect Old Li’s life and prevent him from making mistakes, they shared the same fate, safely locking him up.

"Sister-in-law, if there’s nothing else, I’ll head out first..." Wang Lu scratched his head, feigning innocence.

"Wang Lu, don’t go yet. Come here; let me chat with you." Fu Xiaoxiao remembered Lin Xue, hurriedly grabbing Wang Lu’s clothes to drag him out the door.

Lu Feng’s eyes turned sharp, watching Fu Xiaoxiao tug Wang Lu outside.

Did they have secrets to share, avoiding him? Couldn’t they say it directly in front of him?

Could Fu Xiaoxiao have taken a liking to Wang Lu?

"Sister-in-law, what’s the matter?" Wang Lu felt a chill on his back, looking uneasily at Fu Xiaoxiao, imagining arrows piercing into him from behind.

He hoped sister-in-law wouldn’t threaten his life.

"I’m asking you, are you interested in Lin Xue or not?" Fu Xiaoxiao asked directly, initially wanting to be indirect, but during this period, she realized that speaking indirectly to men doesn’t work; they don’t understand.

Being straightforward is the most effective communication.

"...Sister-in-law, I’m just a rough man, not suitable for her." Wang Lu scratched his head, eyes dimming.

Recalling last time when he courageously approached Lin Xue but saw her being approached by a male colleague, a doctor, someone who was handsome; he couldn’t compare to him.

He simply decided not to think about it, not wanting to hold her back.

"Why are you talking about suitability now? Does Liu Jing suit Lu Feng, and does suitability mean they can be together? Just tell me whether you are interested, and the rest - I’ll help you ask." Fu Xiaoxiao could tell from his dejected look that he must have seen something that made him retreat.

Upon hearing Fu Xiaoxiao’s words, hope sparked in Wang Lu’s eyes as he cautiously said. "Sister-in-law, I like her."

"But she already has better pursuers, a doctor, who’s also good-looking, I... can’t compete." Wang Lu looked at Fu Xiaoxiao, admitting he liked Lin Xue, but... that day’s scene replayed endlessly in his mind.

He’s just one of Lu Feng’s soldiers; how could he compare to a promising doctor...

"If Xiao Xue likes you instead, would you offer her to someone else?" Fu Xiaoxiao glared at him, disappointed. "You haven’t even tried, how do you know Xiao Xue would choose him?"

"Do you act like this in battles too? Giving up before even fighting?" Fu Xiaoxiao poked Wang Lu, who was rendered silent from being prodded.

"...Certainly not," Wang Lu shook his head.

"Then let me ask you now, if you were presented with two women to choose from: one is Xiao Xue, and the other is a woman with similar conditions to you, which would you choose?" Fu Xiaoxiao gave him a glare, asking.

"Of course, Lin Xue," Wang Lu responded without hesitation, speaking faster than he could think.

"With such determination, you still worry about being unsuitable? It’s not about pairing, conditions don’t match and get along! People care about emotions! Being together every day with someone you dislike also leads to resentment!" Fu Xiaoxiao’s words rekindled hope in Wang Lu.

"Then... then I’ll try?" Wang Lu thought about Lin Xue approaching him a few times, but he kept avoiding her.

Thinking now, could Lin Xue really be...?

Wang Lu dared not consider that word, thinking it’s impossible, yet he can’t help but look forward to it.

"Go ahead!" Fu Xiaoxiao smiled, finally pushing Wang Lu forward.

Wang Lu raised a big smile at Fu Xiaoxiao and then turned around to run.

"Sister-in-law, if this succeeds, you’ll be my..." dear sister.

Wang Lu shouted while running, but as he got further away, the phrase "dear sister" became a bit blurry.

Lu Feng came out, just to hear Wang Lu say Fu Xiaoxiao was his!

The audacity of the little rascal, daring to take from him!

"Why are you here?" Fu Xiaoxiao turned back, bumping into Lu Feng’s chest, the hard, rock-like muscle made her nose hurt, and with teary eyes, she rubbed her nose asking.

"Did you cry for him?" Lu Feng clenched his fists; she was saddened for that kid?

"For whom did I cry? I cried because of you! Do you know how hard your chest is?" Fu Xiaoxiao glared at Lu Feng fiercely, poking his chest with her finger.

Lu Feng felt itchy from her poking at his chest, gently holding her hand. "Stop poking, or you’ll hurt your finger."

"Let me see, is your nose alright?" Lu Feng’s gloomy face softened to spring breeze upon hearing Fu Xiaoxiao’s tears were for him, smiling gently.

Confronted by the suddenly clinging flirtatious man, Fu Xiaoxiao’s heart skipped; she had no idea he could be so charming before, always taking advantage when possible. ℴ

"You... let go!" Fu Xiaoxiao blushed, trying to pull her hand back, discovering Lu Feng wouldn’t let go.

Fu Xiaoxiao wasn’t aware, in Lu Feng’s eyes—she was acting coy, sweetly complaining to him.

Lu Feng gently rubbed her hand, his fingers lightly caressing, causing a shiver for Fu Xiaoxiao.

"You..." Fu Xiaoxiao bit her lip. "You rogue, let go."

"I have a legal certificate," Lu Feng was immensely thankful they registered first without being charged for molestation.

He’s a legal rogue, and he’ll only tease her.