Chapter 10 Keeping an Eye on Her is the Only Way to Rest Easy

“You’re staying here tonight? I’ll come get you early tomorrow morning!”

The man released his hold on the woman.

He turned his back, not allowing himself to look at her delicate face any longer. This woman was poison; every second he spent alone with her tested his self-control.

“And what about you? Where are you staying tonight?”

“You just worry about yourself. Where I stay is none of your business!” The man’s tone was a bit harsh.

He regretted it immediately. That wasn’t what he intended. He clenched his fists.

“Oh!” The woman responded obediently, rolling her eyes discreetly.

This man’s temper was truly terrible. He got angry so easily; she didn’t know how to talk to him.

She slowly moved to the bedside, pulled out her bundle, and carefully took out two steamed buns, offering them to the man.

“You must be starving! Here, eat these. You won’t be so irritable once you’ve eaten…”

Lu Yao…

Oh my god!

What to do?

He wanted to shout!

I’m hungry, but this isn’t what I want to eat!

Looking at the innocent young woman in front of him, he suddenly wanted to punch himself.

“I’m sorry!”

The man abruptly turned and rushed out the door…

‘Bang!’

The door slammed shut. The woman was stunned…

Was he hungry or not?

Before she could figure it out, the man who had just run out ‘bang’ opened the door again, throwing a familiar package inside.

“There’s a set of clothes inside. Remember to change into them tomorrow morning.

Four meat buns and a braised chicken leg—your dinner. You have to eat it all!”

Then, roughly grabbing the steamed buns she was still holding, he rushed out the door again…

After waiting a while, confirming that the man had truly left, she let out a sigh of relief and opened the package he had thrown in…

Inside lay a pure white shirt with a small collar, a dark blue pair of trousers, and a pair of women’s velvet shoes.

In addition, there were two fragrant oil-paper packages.

She opened one and took a small bite~

Mmm~~ Delicious!

Even better than the food she had smuggled out of the imperial kitchen!

The woman’s eyes curved into crescents, her smile uncontainable. This man… was cold on the outside but warm on the inside…

Outside, the tall and strong figure silently watched everything inside. Seeing the woman obediently eating her dinner…

He slightly curled his lips, quickly finished the steamed buns in his hand, then turned to a sheltered corner on the side of the wooden house, gathering some leafy branches and laying them on the ground.

He hugged his sleeves, lay down, and looked up at the twinkling stars, which foretold a good day tomorrow…

The next afternoon, in front of the Qingshan County Government compound

“Brother Yao! Here, this is what you wanted. Don’t worry, your ginseng worked wonders; the higher-ups were very pleased! As long as you guarantee that she won’t have any ‘problems’ in that area, he guarantees that no one will investigate this matter!

I’ve also taken care of the other officials in charge. You gave too much money; there’s some left over, which is also in this bag. Don’t worry! No one will be able to find anything!”

The man, in a Zhongshan suit and gold-rimmed glasses, looked refined and cultured. He held a file bag and stuffed it into Lu Yao’s arms.

“Secretary Yu, relatives visiting?”

The gatekeeper kindly poked his head out of the guard booth, greeting Yu Zhen enthusiastically.

He winked, implying whether it was relatives from his hometown coming to ask for help, and whether he should intervene.

Seeing this kind of thing every day, some were so fierce, crying and making a fuss, they could drive anyone crazy!

Yu Zhen took a drag of his cigarette and called back:

“Yeah! Relatives from my hometown. The first batch of leeks just came in, so they sent some fresh ones. Kangfu, I’ll give you a bundle later, take it home, and make dumplings tonight!”

“Oh, then… thank you, Secretary Yu. Take your time, I’ll keep an eye on the courtyard for you. If anyone looks for you, I’ll call you!”

He liked dealing with Secretary Yu; he was straightforward!

“Alright!”

After dismissing the gatekeeper, Yu Zhen turned around, exhaled a puff of smoke, and said proudly:

“See? My connections are top-notch!”

Lu Yao glared at him, not bothering to respond.

He said in a low voice: “Confirmed? She’s with the group of educated youths who arrived in Yushu Gou?”

“Yes, don’t worry, I’ve confirmed several times. It’s the Sikanzi brigade in Yushu Gou, the same team as you!

Guaranteed to be correct! Those three educated youths will arrive in the next two days. Have someone check them into the station waiting room, and I’ll go get her when the train arrives!”

And see which great god made the usually calm and composed demon god Brother Yao so nervous!

He even gave up such a precious ginseng!

That thing could save lives in a pinch!

“That’s good!”

Lu Yao carefully put the file bag into the inner pocket of his jacket.

Things were proceeding as he planned.

At this point, he felt relieved.

Yesterday, he had thought of countless ways to deal with the little woman, but in the end, he decided that keeping her under his eye was the only way to rest easy.

“Hey? Brother Yao! Let your brother in on this, huh? What’s your relationship with this Ji Wanru? I’ve never seen you so nervous… Could she be… our future sister-in-law?”

The man’s eyes behind his glasses were full of interest. Several guys who knew about this had secretly placed bets!

Betting on whether the man was smitten!

Of course, he was the bookmaker; no matter the outcome, he would win!

However, if he could find out the man’s true feelings, maybe he could win even more!

“Why are you asking this? Aren’t you guys betting on me?”

The man narrowed his eyes dangerously. They had been brothers for many years, and he knew their habits!

“No, no! How dare we! I just asked casually! Really, just casually asked!”

Was there any justice in the world? He, the county’s top secretary, was actually trembling at a single glare!

But…

The eyes behind the glasses sparkled; the more he tried to hide it, the more suspicious it was. It seemed he really needed to meet this Ji Wanru!

What if their outwardly fierce but inwardly pure brother was being deceived, right…?