Accidentally provoking the spring tide

Chapter 72. Throw it away.

What if Lu Li couldn't handle the shock and took it out on his sister?
Jiang Wang felt something was off, so he covered his mouth and coughed lightly twice. He put one hand on the man's shoulder, looking like a close buddy: "Well, all of this is in the past. People have to look forward, don't you think?"

Lu Lishen's expression remained unchanged, and he responded softly.

Even if he revealed his truest feelings, Jiang Wang might not believe him.

But we've come this far.

It had become a delusion he longed for day and night, a dream he could only dream of but could never attain.

He was so delusional that he felt it was too wonderful to be true, and he was afraid that one day he would wake up and find that it was just one of countless dreams.

How could he bear to shatter his dream with his own hands?
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Lin Feng's first reaction was to tell Ji Yanci about it.

But before he could make the call, he suddenly remembered that what men hate most is being disturbed while sleeping at night, so he turned off his phone at a set time.

With no other option, Lin Feng set several alarms on his phone.

So that I can contact Ji Yanci as soon as I wake up tomorrow morning and tell him about Jiang Jixu...

The man lay on the bed, yawned, and his eyelids grew heavier and heavier.
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As dawn broke, the dew glistened in the rising sun, like stars in the night sky. The crisp chirping of birds echoed through the woods, blending with the gentle melody from an old-fashioned gramophone, adding to the tranquility and peace.

A black Bugatti was parked in front of the Jiang family villa.

Jiang Jixu didn't expect Lu Lishen to arrive so early. She subconsciously waved to him before realizing that she was still holding half a steamed bun in her hand.

Her cheeks flushed instantly.

Seeing this, Lu Lishen smiled and said, "Good morning."

Jiang Jixu lowered his head and said softly, "Good morning."

Jiang Wang strode to the dining table and pulled out a chair: "Oh my, Aunt Zhang made so many delicious dishes today, I've come back just in time!"

As he spoke, he reached for the shumai on the table, but his mother, who came out of the kitchen, slapped it back with her chopsticks.

"Eat, eat, all you know is eating! Go wash your hands! You're such a grown man, yet you act like a child."

Jiang Wang pursed his lips, but still stood up to wash his hands.

Jiang's mother turned to look at Lu Lishen, her expression instantly becoming kind and gentle: "Lishen, have you had breakfast? Would you like some more?"

Lu Lishen nodded slightly: "Thank you, Mom. Ah Wang and I ate at school and came back."

A single word, "Mom," brought a smile to Jiang's mother's face.

"It's alright, it's alright. A man should eat more to grow strong. It's also a good opportunity for you to try our breakfast and see if it suits your taste. When you come back in the future, Aunt Zhang will be able to prepare it for you."

"Yes, son-in-law, I'm not bragging, but my cooking skills are praised by the young lady herself!"

Lu Lishen took the bowl and chopsticks that Zhang Ma brought him with both hands, his eyebrows and eyes relaxing: "Then I must taste it carefully."

"Here, try this."

Jiang's mother picked up a crystal shrimp dumpling for him.

"Try this pumpkin pancake too! Ji Xu loves Zhang Ma's pumpkin pancakes the most!"

Jiang Jixu was a little embarrassed: "Mom..."

Mother Jiang smiled and said, "Alright, alright, I won't say anything."

Lu Lishen looked down at the golden and tempting pumpkin cakes in the bowl, picked one up and took a bite. The edges of the cake were slightly crispy, the outside was crispy and the inside was soft, with a delicate texture.

"It's really delicious." The man praised without reservation. "If Aunt Zhang doesn't mind, could I learn a trick from her?"

Jiang Jixu's eyelids twitched.

Sure enough, the next second the man's cool voice entered my ears.

"If Madam wishes to eat this, I can make it at home."

Aunt Zhang covered her mouth and laughed, "Oh dear, if my son-in-law wants to learn, I'll definitely teach him wholeheartedly!"

The man nodded slightly: "Thank you."

While drinking her porridge, Jiang Jixu glanced up and secretly observed Lu Lishen sitting opposite her.

Today he wore a cream-colored windbreaker with the cuffs slightly rolled up, revealing his muscular forearms. The high collar covered his sharp jaw and lips, leaving only his bright, star-like eyes and high-bridged nose.

It reduced the sharpness of his facial features.

Her short, jet-black hair fell smoothly down, making her look incredibly well-behaved, without the aloofness she usually exuded.

He seemed to sense her gaze and gently raised his eyes; she didn't look away. Their eyes met as expected, and for a moment, time seemed to slow down, even the air became ambiguous and sticky.

Seeing this, Jiang's mother couldn't help but smile. If she weren't afraid of ruining the atmosphere, she would have definitely taken a picture of this scene with her phone!
Jiang's mother quietly waved to the maid beside her, signaling to give the young couple some space, but—

"Mom, I want to eat xiaolongbao!"

Jiang Wang's voice suddenly rang out.

Jiang Jixu hurriedly lowered his eyes, staring intently at the empty bottom of the bowl, his ears turning bright red.

What happened to her?

It's just a man's good looks, is it really that hard to resist?!
Will Lu Lishen think she's a lovesick fool?
While Jiang Jixu was feeling frustrated, he was unaware that the seemingly serious man opposite him had only one thought in his mind at that moment.

It seems Shao Ming was right.

Let's start with the visual aspects.

He wanted to make every glance Jiang Jixu cast upon him irresistibly captivating.

Jiang Wang sat casually in the chair, oblivious to the unusual atmosphere, and said to Zhang Ma, "Can you still make xiaolongbao at home? I really want some!"

"Eat, eat, all you ever think about is eating!"

Jiang's mother said irritably, "Zhang Ma, don't make it for him!"

"Huh?" Jiang Wang looked completely bewildered. "Mom, what did I do to upset you again?"

Jiang's mother gave him a disdainful look and didn't bother to say anything.

After finishing his meal, Jiang Jixu went back to his room to pack his things.

Lu Lishen and Jiang Wang also came to help.

As they were tidying up, Jiang Wang suddenly crept over furtively and whispered:
"Sis, do you still want this?"

"what?"

Jiang Jixu looked over subconsciously and was stunned.

It was a crystal music box, quite ordinary in design, but the figurine inside was her favorite Little Prince.

It was a gift from Ji Yanci to her on her 18th birthday.

At that time, Ji Yanci had already gone abroad.

This is what he asked Lin Feng to bring to her.

The crystal ball was nothing special; among the many expensive gifts she received, it was even considered cheap.

But Jiang Jixu kept it on his bookshelf for many years.

She used to wipe it every day, and the crystal ball was always spotless, with the snowflakes and glitter inside sparkling.

Now, in just a few days, it has been covered with a thin layer of dust.

Jiang Jixu pursed his lips and shook his head: "Throw it away."

After saying that, she didn't even want to look at him again and turned away.

Jiang Wang was somewhat surprised, then happily tossed the thing in his hand into a pile of unwanted junk.

The crystal ball rolled twice, and the little figure inside teetered on the brink of collapse.

……

Despite being told it was a move, Jiang Jixu ended up only taking some design drafts and a laptop with him.

As for the rest, Lu Lishen said that Song Mingzhi had already prepared everything for them.

Jiang Jixu was slightly taken aback upon hearing this: "Auntie, you've prepared everything?"

Lu Lishen took the handbag from her hand with an extremely natural expression: "Yes, Mom took care of everything."

Jiang Jixu stammered, "Our...our mother?"

Lu Lishen tilted his head to look at her, his dark eyes shimmering with subtle light.

"Any questions?"

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