Shen Manjun finished her tea, looked at Lu Tianxing with a deep gaze, and said, "I’m an ordinary woman, no different from others. I long for love and yearn for a man to care for and protect . But I know that every man who approaches has ulterior motives. They claim to like so much, but in reality, they’re only after the Shen Family’s wealth."
"I once tried to give Qiaoqiao a complete family, but you might know the result. Qiaoqiao has always been averse to anyone, always causing a scene, until she t you. I initially thought Qiaoqiao was being manipulated by you, which is why she couldn’t forget you. But after what happened yesterday, when I lashed out at you, Qiaoqiao also got angry at . It was the first ti she looked at like that, and at that mont, I realized that Qiaoqiao truly likes you, really likes you."
Lu Tianxing paused at Shen Manjun’s words, slightly taken aback: "Miss Shen, what exactly do you an by this? Can you be direct?"
"What I an is, I don’t have the ti to play gas of ambiguity or indulge in so vague feelings. That’s sothing little girls do, and I’ve passed that age. I only want to find soone I can rely on. Lu Tianxing, do you understand what I an?"
"I understand."
Lu Tianxing nodded, feeling not much joy in his heart, and said calmly, "Ms. Xue, I’m curious, why did you choose ? Logically, there are many n more excellent and dedicated than I am. With your conditions, finding a better man shouldn’t be difficult."
"Yes, with my conditions, finding a more outstanding man is indeed simple, but finding a man Qiaoqiao likes and who can protect her is rare. Although Qiaoqiao is not my biological daughter, I’ve always treated her as such in my heart. I don’t want to make Qiaoqiao unhappy for my own happiness."
Shen Manjun took a deep breath and looked at Lu Tianxing, saying, "To be honest, I didn’t like you from the bottom of my heart before and viewed you as a complete scoundrel because you were the first one bold enough to flirt with . Even in Xiangjiang, I was so furious I wished to have you killed, so you would disappear from this world entirely. But I have to admit, you are the only man daring enough to flirt with and not get punished by ."
Lu Tianxing didn’t speak, just listened quietly.
"Later, at the Wealth Mansion, I saw you surrounded by won, and for so reason, I had an impulse to take revenge on you and teach you a lesson. But instead, you got the upper hand. At that mont, I wanted to stab you, until soone broke into the Wealth Mansion and tried to take your wife away."
"At that ti, knowing you were outmatched, you still risked your life to protect your wife. Especially when you said to Bai Zhiqing, while clearly severely injured, that if the enemy wanted to harm her, they’d have to step over your dead body. That’s when I finally understood why so many won liked you despite you being a flirtatious scoundrel. It’s because you’re a real man willing to take on everything for a woman, refusing to let your woman get hurt, even if it ans dying first. I think no woman wouldn’t be moved by a man like you."
Shen Manjun spoke with a gentle intention, her eyes resting on Lu Tianxing. She never imagined she would develop feelings for a man she once disliked, even if it was just a hint of a crush. But, as she said, she’s not a little girl and doesn’t have the ti for a relationship or to pursue romance. Liking is liking, and that’s enough.
Lu Tianxing looked at Shen Manjun, took a deep breath, and said, "Does this count as a confession to ?"
Shen Manjun didn’t refute, nodding and saying, "If that’s how you want to see it, that’s fine. I don’t need a love story or a process of falling in love. I only hope that when I’m tired, sleepy, or weary, there will be a man who gives a shoulder to lean on, and that will be enough."
At this point, the smile on Shen Manjun’s face gradually faded, and her tone beca sowhat somber: "Lu Tianxing, do you think I’m cheap, falling in love with you after only eting you a few tis, falling for a man years younger than ?"
"No, the pursuit of love knows no age. People in their seventies and eighties can have twilight romances. You’re so young and beautiful that walking down the street, people would absolutely assu you’re only eighteen." Lu Tianxing shook his head, looking at Shen Manjun as he spoke.
At that mont, a fragrance of dishes wafted in, and Sister-in-law Lin ca out from the kitchen, holding a dish. "What were you both chatting about just now? You seed really engaged in the conversation. What were you discussing? Was it Man Jun talking behind my back?"
Shen Manjun took a deep breath and chuckled, "Sister-in-law Lin, even if you gave ten tis the courage, I wouldn’t dare speak ill of you. I was just telling Lu Tianxing that if I pursued him, would he be willing to give a chance."
"Hahaha, then what did Tianxing say?" Sister-in-law Lin laughed.
"I said, of course, keep her guessing. After all, having a beautiful girl chasing after you is quite a bragging right. Sister-in-law Lin, don’t you think so?"
"Indeed, that makes sense."
Sister-in-law Lin nodded, "But Tianxing, let tell you, if a girl is pursuing you and you like her, you should seize the opportunity imdiately. Otherwise, if the girl loses patience, she might completely give up on you. And if you’re not interested, you should say so early. Otherwise, you’ll end up despised."
"I understand, thank you for the advice."
Sister-in-law Lin smiled and said nothing more, returning to the kitchen to continue her work.
Soon, several dishes of homade food were placed on the table, and she returned to the kitchen, ostensibly to give Lu Tianxing and Shen Manjun so private space.
"Lu Tianxing, try the food and see how it tastes. Sister-in-law Lin used to be a top chef." Shen Manjun looked at Lu Tianxing and said.
Lu Tianxing didn’t say a word, picked up a piece of twice-cooked pork, and put it in his mouth, chewing it gently. "How is it? How does it taste?"
"Very good, a very authentic thod of making twice-cooked pork."
Lu Tianxing nodded, his gaze landing on Shen Manjun, "Miss Shen, you say you like , but have you investigated my background?"
Shen Manjun took a sip of seaweed egg drop soup, shook her head, and said, "I have, but not much. I only know that you grew up in an orphanage, later joined the army, beca a famous military knife, and then left the army for unknown reasons, going abroad. Besides that, I haven’t been able to find any more information."
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