I make a thriller, it's God chasing and feeding

Chapter 177 [Do you think I’m cold-blooded? 】

"You appear to be... quite skilled."

night,

On the way home, Zhang Xueming asked abruptly.

The process of bringing Lu Zhengyi to her door today was smoother than she imagined.

However, after her mother's words, she did have some thoughts.

That’s because Lu Zhengyi is too calm.

"Have you had similar experiences before?"

Sitting in the passenger seat, Zhang Xueming turned her head and looked at Lu Zhengyi who was driving.

The street lights flashed by from time to time, illuminating his face. Both his eyes and expression looked so calm.

"As long as you prepare what you need to prepare, you can do it smoothly."

Clearly feeling the eyes looking at him from beside him, Lu Zhengyi replied softly, "As long as you are serious, many things can actually be considered in advance."

Attitude...serious?

Zhang Xueming, who originally planned to ask in detail, unconsciously withdrew his gaze and looked unnaturally out of the car window.

Inside the car, be quiet.

Because the weather was getting colder, the windows on both sides of the car were closed, so the car was almost a closed space. It was very quiet when neither of them spoke.

Zhang Xueming sat there, staring out the window without blinking, looking at the people, scenery, and objects that were constantly being thrown back.

But his thoughts had already changed direction, paying attention to the man driving the car next to him.

warm.

Although he was not very close, Zhang Xueming could still feel the warmth next to him, as if the heater was on.

'Maybe it's because of spiritual practice or something? '

Thoughts came to her mind.

'But are he serious about what he said about wanting to close the distance? '

'With such a sincere attitude, he couldn't have really been tricking me from the beginning. '

'Besides, he looks a bit too strong, so then...'

Zhang Xueming's eyes subtly retracted from the car window and glanced at Lu Zhengyi inadvertently.

But then, she paused suddenly and turned her head again.

'Hiss, why did mom ask me such a strange question! '

"Ding--"

And just then, a ringing sound suddenly came from inside the car.

Zhang Xueming's nerves tensed up, and she trembled suddenly, startled.

She looked a little guilty.

"Sorry, take a call."

Lu Zhengyi glanced at Zhang Xueming strangely, as if he was frightened by the ringing.

Although it was strange in her heart that she should not be so easily frightened, she still apologized.

Zhang Xueming tucked the hair in front of her forehead behind her ears and replied casually, "No, it's okay."

Her eyes fell on the car monitor.

'Guanshan Taoist. '

Because Lu Zhengyi's mobile phone is connected to the car as a navigation, the contact for the incoming call is displayed above.

But then, a pair of large palms appeared in her field of vision.

'Eh? '

Zhang Xueming raised her head in a daze and watched Lu Zhengyi pick up the phone directly without turning to the Bluetooth headset.

"Are you here to talk about Zhou Jie?"

Lu Zhengyi asked while driving the car.

"Well, we met briefly and exchanged identity information. After registration, there was no further contact."

A calm voice sounded from the car stereo, "Ms. Zhou, you probably feel ashamed."

Zhang Xueming sat silently in the passenger seat, even her breathing lowered unconsciously.

"Shame, haha...after all, you are that age."

Lu Zhengyi smiled and replied, "If her skills weren't so bad, she might actually be able to do it."

He didn't need to ask carefully to know what Zhou Jie was ashamed of.

After physical changes, some people have the idea of ​​being superior to others. There is nothing special about this.

When some people change, they will think about dormant or hiding themselves.

But some people will also think about things such as finding similar people, hugging together for warmth, or even conquering the world.

It's normal, these are normal.

But Zhou Jie's level was too low, which suddenly made the idea of ​​​​drawing together and organizing the team very... childish.

Just like a middle school girl who wanted to take the world under her feet, but when she took action, she suddenly discovered that she was not that special. The Tang State itself even had a relatively complete management system to maintain order.

So it's normal for feelings of shame to come out after that kind of passion has passed.

On the opposite side, Taoist Guanshan was silent for a while before he spoke again, "...Is the level bad?"

Among the people Lu Zhengyi knew, he was the only one who seemed to have such an identity and was assigned to guard the mountain.

So the contact information he gave Zhou Jie at that time was Taoist Guanshan's number.

"Forget it, I'm just telling you about this."

He didn't ask any more questions, "That's the situation. She and the monk have already been recorded. She shouldn't be able to do those things of organizing the team easily in the future."

"Because you are the one who reported the crime, I just need to make a return call."

"That's it, I'll hang up first."

With that said, Taoist Guanshan planned to hang up the phone.

"There's no need to be in such a hurry, right? Taoist Master."

Lu Zhengyi glanced at the time and said, "Listen to the voice, you've finished your work and returned to the mountain?"

Compared with the previous phone calls, Taoist Guanshan's voice sounded tired.

This time, his voice was obviously much lighter. It should be that the incident has been resolved or stabilized.

"I can't reveal too much. All I can say is that it's probably a big old guy."

Taoist Guanshan's voice became alert, "But you can probably guess this matter."

After all, it was Lu Zhengyi who revealed the information about this spiritual creature to them.

Regarding the fact that it is very powerful, he also analyzed it.

Lu Zhengyi laughed, "Don't be so outspoken, Taoist Priest."

Taoist Guanshan paused for a moment, then said bluntly, "...Director Lu, I think it is best for us not to contact each other in the near future."

"Or I should say, if you want to talk about these spiritual matters, don't contact me."

"I'm afraid my thoughts are getting more and more confusing."

This is the truth.

I don’t know since when, every word and every action of Lu Zhengyi has a special meaning in the eyes of Taoist Guanshan.

In-depth interpretation?
It's probably like this.

Under normal circumstances, people are not powerful because they have the right to speak, but because they are strong, they have the right to speak.

In the eyes of Taoist Guanshan, Lu Zhengyi is becoming more and more mysterious and powerful, and the words he once said are becoming more and more profound. They are like needles piercing the heart and soul, making people think unconsciously. , to deny the past.

This also led to conversations where the two had disagreements, which would sometimes affect his practice.

Especially after knowing that Yu Wenxiu had also changed, he became even more confused.

In that way, can you also embark on the path of spiritual practice? !

And it’s such a special change!
"Really……"

Although his words were straightforward, Lu Zhengyi didn't care.

Everyone is pretty familiar with each other.

Generally speaking, Taoist Guanshan is a very enthusiastic person.

Under normal circumstances, such words would not be said. There must be a reason for saying it.

"Actually, besides practicing, there are also some things in life."

Lu Zhengyi slowly slowed down the car until it stopped at a red light intersection. "I'm going to get married in a while. Does the Taoist priest have time to come and attend?"

Zhang Xueming, who was sitting quietly, raised his eyes and looked at the car monitor.

"... so fast?"

The voice from Taoist Guanshan reached her ears clearly.

"I remember it was only two or three months ago when you decided to get married, right?"

"Both parents, wedding room, wedding... I remember that you have just completed these matters, so you probably don't have time to deal with them."

"By the way, something seems to have happened in the group recently, but you haven't participated in the discussion, so you have been..."

He seemed to remember something.

"Ang, the film has been reviewed. I just took advantage of the review period to complete these basic steps."

Lu Zhengyi glanced at Zhang Xueming, who was sitting in the passenger seat, "I just went to meet my father-in-law and mother-in-law today. Tomorrow, I will take Xueming to meet my parents. The wedding should be scheduled after the movie is released. Probably around December to January.”

"At that time, other members of the crew will also come to participate."

"When the Taoist priest arrives, you can join them."

To attend this kind of wedding, you must more or less know someone.

Otherwise, you will definitely feel uncomfortable sitting alone in front of a table of people you don’t know at all.

"In this case, I will go there."

Taoist Guanshan did not refuse.

Since they didn't intend to go into details about Xiangcheng, Lu Zhengyi didn't ask further questions. After a few casual remarks, he hung up the phone.

"I thought you would avoid me about these things."

Zhang Xueming finally spoke.

"Although, even as a couple, it's normal to leave some space between each other."

Lu Zhengyi explained, "But as for this matter, it's not necessary. You have to get used to it sooner or later."

Like everyone else in the crew, they have become accustomed to the presence of ghosts, lowering their old perceptions and letting new ones take the upper hand.

"Speak up."

He seemed to have thought of something, and took out a red amulet from the small locker next to the stall, "I asked the Taoist Master to help get this for the rest of the crew. I don't know if it works or not. But you should wear it."

"Eh!"

Zhang Xueming's expression paused, and he took over this seemingly ordinary amulet as if he had found a treasure.

After knowing that there were some special things in this world, she had long wanted to ask for something to protect herself.

But because there were no channels, we had no choice but to give up.

"But isn't this what you want to give to the rest of the crew?"

After Zhang Xueming took the amulet, she asked softly.

"Don't worry, they have it too."

Lu Zhengyi replied.

But looking at her expression, he seemed to understand something, "By the way, there are also my parents-in-law and my parents."

"Although with the current situation, ordinary people may not encounter a special event in their lifetime, but we still have to have some insurance."

"Let's see, I will find time to go to the Green Ox Temple and see if I can buy some more amulets."

Qingniu Temple is one of the ancestral temples of Taoist priests.

The master of Guanshan Taoist was originally from Qingniu Temple, and was later sent to the mountains of Jiangcheng to build Yangxin Temple.When Yu Liang first went to the mountain, he first persuaded people to go to Qingniu Temple to meditate for a few years.

So, he is actually from that lineage.

……

Beidu,

At the entrance of an old house in an alley,

Lu Zhengyi picked up his things and stopped.

Next to him, Zhang Xueming looked at the old house curiously.

Although their family was well off, they had no idea of ​​buying an old house like this.

This kind of house is very beautiful and has a sense of old times.

But living in it is really not as convenient as modern buildings.

"Here... should I step over a brazier or something first, and then enter the house?"

Zhang Xueming stood at the door hesitantly, staring at the door stone that was as high as his calf.

"It's just that the house is old. Our family doesn't have that many rules."

Lu Zhengyi smiled and shook his head, leading her into the house.

Crossing the gate stone and entering the courtyard, a stone path appears in front of you.

On both sides of the stone path are lush lawns and potted plants.

In the main house, a man and a woman had heard the sound and came out.

One was wearing a shirt, tall and mighty, with fierce features,

One is wearing a navy blue cheongsam, gentle and gentle, with beautiful appearance.

One is Lu Yiyong and the other is Liu Huiyun.

But at this time, they were standing under the eaves outside the main house, with different expressions.

Lu Yiyong's usually frowning brows softened a bit after looking at the two people who walked into the house.

Beside him, Liu Huiyun looked a little dazed.

She stopped looking at her future daughter-in-law and analyzed.

Instead, he kept looking at Lu Zhengyi, with a bit of strangeness, hesitation and apology in his eyes.

"Dad, mom."

Lu Zhengyi carried something and greeted the two of them casually.

Lu Yiyong and Liu Huiyun paused.

Both of them froze there, as if they didn't know how to respond to the call.

"Uncle and aunt."

Fortunately, Zhang Xueming also shouted softly after approaching.

"Well, let's go inside."

Lu Yiyong nodded and motioned for them to enter the room.

Although he tried his best to soften his face, the seriousness and rigidity that he had become accustomed to over the years could not be easily changed.

And Liu Huiyun's eyes were always fixed on Lu Zhengyi, from the moment he entered the room, put down his things, and then sat down.

She stared the whole time.

Except when Lu Zhengyi glanced at her when he called out when he entered the room, his eyes fell on Zhang Xueming almost the rest of the time.

There is no mention of blaming a mother who has not been seen for many years.

Didn't say, look forward to it.

It is an ordinary relationship between mother and child, maintained by blood.

Inexplicably, she felt a sense of loss...

"I didn't know what my uncle liked, so I bought cigarettes and alcohol."

Zhang Xueming sat down next to Lu Zhengyi, "I heard from Ayi that Auntie likes old paintings and books, so we went to the antique street together and tried to find something older."

"But because neither he nor I are very good at these things, we don't know if we were deceived or not."

"Auntie, are you familiar with this area?"

As he spoke, he took out a few boxes from the exquisitely packaged bags and handed them over.

"……what."

Liu Huiyun, who was looking at her son, was suddenly awakened by the call, "One o'clock, let me take a look."

She said casually and took the things.

"It seems that it should be true, but the details need to be studied to know clearly."

Liu Huiyun opened the box, glanced at it absently for a few times, and then closed it again, "But Xiao Ming, how did you two meet? I haven't heard much about this from Xiao Yi, only occasionally from him I heard it from my father’s mouth.”

"This matter, actually..."

Zhang Xueming replied with a smile, talking about her experience of getting to know Lu Zhengyi.

Through cooperation again and again, we gradually deepen our impression of each other.

Lu Zhengyi was beside him, listening silently without interrupting.

Yesterday, when I visited Zhang's house, he was the one who needed to perform, as the main attacker.

Today in the Lu family, Zhang Xueming is the one who needs to show off.

He's just there to help.

However, Zhang Xueming's conversational ability obviously does not need Lu Zhengyi's assistance. From the chatting over tea to the process of getting to know each other, to talking about future plans during meals.

She is very decent and appears to be at ease.

But compared to Lu Zhengyi's visit to Zhang's house yesterday, she really unknowingly regarded the meeting with her future parents-in-law as...

“It’s kind of like eating with clients.”

Although he had lunch and dinner, on the way home, Zhang Xueming thought about today's performance and unconsciously had such a feeling, "And I can see that you and your mother really don't care about each other." Ripe."

Throughout the whole day, it seemed like yesterday at home, her parents were testing Lu Zhengyi with her "eating preferences", "persistence in work", "work and rest"... She had never encountered all kinds of things to test Lu Zhengyi. .

But maybe it's not because my parents-in-law are too kind.

It's more like they don't know Lu Zhengyi themselves, so naturally they have no way to test Lu Zhengyi's affairs.

My father-in-law was a little better. After drinking some wine, the father and son talked about the movie and they were still very harmonious.

But mother-in-law...

Zhang Xueming tried her best to remember the interaction between Lu Zhengyi and her future mother-in-law within a day of visiting today.

While eating, I picked up some vegetables.

While drinking tea, I made her a few cups.

When I got home, I told her again...

There is almost no interaction.

Today's lunch and dinner were cooked at home by my parents-in-law.

The two of them don't seem to know how to cook.

"I told you so."

Lu Zhengyi smiled and replied, accompanying her slowly out of these alleys.

Zhang Xueming fell silent.

"...You must have been very tired when you were a child, right?"

After a while, she tried to speak.

In fact, she can imagine this process. When she was a child, she was actually the same.

But, it's not that serious.

Although my parents are often away from home, they still have many opportunities to meet because they are still in the same city.

But judging from Lu Zhengyi’s situation today...

"what?"

Lu Zhengyi, who had been observing her and was about to raise his hand, laughed dumbly, "How is it possible? My family is rich and my parents are busy. I don't know how comfortable I am."

"It can only be said that part of the growth experience is missing, so I don't act very familiar with them."

"Actually, it's okay if you want to pretend to be familiar, but I don't think it's necessary."

As he said that, he paused, "As for what to say, as a rich second generation, I have never experienced family affection and live in pain every day."

"How should I put it? It's a little pretentious."

Zhang Xueming observed his expression carefully.

After confirming that he really wasn't pretending or suppressing himself, it turned out to be incredible.

At the same time as she was incredible, she was also a little dazed.

"Honestly, I have a new understanding of you."

Zhang Xueming looked back at the road ahead, unconsciously lowering her head and moving.

"Ok?"

Lu Zhengyi looked at her lowering her head and retracted the hand she had just raised, "Do you think I'm cold-blooded?"

"Do not."

Zhang Xueming shook his head and muttered, "I think you are very strong, psychologically strong."

A person can still grow into what he is now when his parents don't care about him, his family has money, he has good looks, and he has a strong body.

It's really an incredible thing.

Why doesn't this person look crooked?
If it were me, she would probably have become a bad girl, right?

After all, self-control, no matter how powerful it is, is extremely limited for a child.

"Maybe it's because my past self has educated my current self."

Lu Zhengyi retracted his hand, stretched it out again, and suddenly squeezed the palm of the person next to him, "It's a bit cold, please let me warm you."

"..."

Zhang Xueming, who originally planned to ask something after listening to the previous sentence, felt that the back of his hand, which was a little cold under the cool breeze, felt warm, and then his palm was wrapped in warmth.

Ok?
The warm feeling spreads along the palms, to the arms, and then to the cheeks, ears...

Zhang Xueming's mind went blank, and even his thoughts for the previous second were interrupted.

It was obviously just a simple holding of hands, but this was not the first time she and Lu Zhengyi had done something like this.

When signing a contract, agreeing to cooperate, and meeting each other, they often shake hands.

But this time...

She pursed her lips, lowered her head, and silently walked forward under the guidance of the other end of her palm.

"Now that my parents have met, we just need to find a time to arrange for them to meet alone."

Lu Zhengyi seemed not to notice the changes in the people around him, and continued, "Over at the First Commandment, the review should be over soon, and we will have to get busy again."

"Your vacation is almost over, and it's time for a trial stay."

"In this case, you should go back to live there. How can I put it, you are a little reluctant to let go."

At this point, he sighed, "It's hard to find a hostess in this empty house. She can cook and eat with me every day."

"It ends all at once now. You might not be used to it."

Zhang Xueming silently walked forward under his guidance. He was about to say something, but when the words reached his lips, he swallowed them back.

'What an empty home, I'm not used to it. '

'When Wang Xiaoxu came a few days ago, he asked me to quickly arrange a lawyer and an assisting firm for him, and then drove him away. '

'That's not what a lonely, empty person would say at all. '

A large number of thoughts came out of her heart.

It was obvious that he had just rested for a while, but Zhang Xueming always felt as if he had... changed.

(End of this chapter)