Chapter 22 – Lu the Jealous Jar

Early the next morning, Mother Lu reluctantly held Su Zhiyi’s small hand.

“Zhizhi, if Xiao Chuan bullies you, just come back and tell me. Then Grandma Lu and I will teach him a lesson together!”

Lu Hanchuan couldn’t help but feel both amused and helpless at his mother’s words.

“Mum, you and Grandma won’t ever get the chance to do that.”

Father Lu also smiled and said: “Alright, Ah Wan, it’s time now. Let the two kids head out for the station.”

Grandma Lu and Grandpa Lu both looked on with smiling faces.

Grandma Lu, somewhat concerned, reminded Lu Hanchuan: “Xiao Chuan, that Zhi-girl is much younger than you. Don’t treat her like a little soldier and start training her.”

Hearing Grandma Lu say that he was so much older than Su Zhiyi, Lu Hanchuan suddenly felt a lump in his throat. He nodded helplessly.

“Got it, Grandma.”

Su Zhiyi quietly glanced at Lu Hanchuan, who looked displeased.

Then, she turned to everyone and gave a bright smile.

“Grandpa Lu, Grandma Lu, Uncle Lu, Aunt Lu, we’ll head out now.”

“Don’t worry, between the two of us, I’m the one bullying Lu Hanchuan.

He definitely won’t treat me like a little soldier.”

“What if he does?” Mother Lu asked with a smiling face.

Hearing that, Su Zhiyi slightly raised her eyebrows.

“Hmph! Then I’ll cry in front of him. And when we come back, I’ll tell all of you.”

Seeing her mischievous expression, the others couldn’t help but shake their heads and laugh.

Soon after, Lu Hanchuan took Su Zhiyi out of the house.

Shortly after, Lu Hanchuan drove with Su Zhiyi to the station.

After parking the car, he led her into the hall to buy tickets.

Just as they had finished buying the tickets, someone called out: “Regiment Commander Lu!”

They turned their heads toward the voice and saw a tall soldier jogging toward them with a bright smile on his face.

Once he reached them, he immediately stood at attention and saluted.

Lu Hanchuan stepped forward a few steps.

“What are you doing here?”

Already used to Lu Hanchuan’s cold expression, Zhou Jingyang grinned broadly.

“Regiment Commander, I just finished my leave and came here today to catch a ride back to the base.”

Hearing that, Lu Hanchuan gave a small nod.

“Perfect. We’ll go together.”

After Lu Hanchuan walked a few more steps forward, Zhou Jingyang finally noticed Su Zhiyi behind him.

Zhou Jingyang immediately widened his eyes in shock.

Good heavens! he thought. This was always that cold: “keep strangers away, and keep women even farther” Yama King Lu…

Chief Lieutenant Colonel Lu was actually accompanied by a little fairy, beautiful beyond compare!

Unable to help himself, he rubbed his eyes.

Seeing his stunned expression, Su Zhiyi couldn’t help but find it amusing.

She smiled brightly and said: “Hello, I’m Su Zhiyi.”

“Y-You… Hello.” Just as Zhou Jingyang finished stammering his greeting—

Lu Hanchuan’s icy voice, sharp as shards of ice, came from behind him:

“Hurry up and move!”

Zhou Jingyang jolted and immediately spun around.

“Yes, sir! Right away!”

Then, as if running for his life, he rushed ahead.

Watching Zhou Jingyang flee in panic, Su Zhiyi chuckled softly.

Just then, Lu Hanchuan suddenly leaned in close to her.

Startled, Su Zhiyi raised her little face, looking at him in confusion.

Then Lu Hanchuan abruptly lowered his head and asked, his voice dripping with jealousy,

“What are you giggling about? Was it that funny?”

Su Zhiyi quickly shook her head.

“Not funny, not funny at all.”

Only then did Lu Hanchuan let her off, turning around to walk ahead.

Watching this particularly jealous man’s retreating back, the smile on Su Zhiyi’s lips grew wider and wider.

Soon, the three of them arrived at their train carriage. As luck would have it, Zhou Jingyang was seated in the same carriage.

And even more coincidentally, his seat was right beside theirs.

Zhou Jingyang, knowing when to read the room, very tactfully poured a cup of hot water for both of them.

He first placed Lu Hanchuan’s large water cup gently on the small table, then turned with a smile and said,

“Sister-in-law, have some water.”

Hearing the word “sister-in-law” from Zhou Jingyang’s mouth, a trace of gentleness unknowingly softened the cold edges of Lu Hanchuan’s eyes.

When Zhou Jingyang caught sight of that rare gentle expression on his superior’s face, his mouth fell open in shock.

Upon being called “sister-in-law.” Su Zhiyi’s cheeks flushed with shy embarrassment. She nodded and thanked him politely,

“Thank you.”

When Zhou Jingyang heard that soft, sweet voice of thanks from Su Zhiyi, he finally snapped back to his senses.

He leaned in and whispered to Su Zhiyi,

“Sister-in-law, did you see that? The boss just smiled!”

Seeing his shocked expression, Su Zhiyi couldn’t help but find it funny again.

She nodded.

“I saw it. Why are you so surprised?”

Zhou Jingyang swallowed nervously and whispered,

“Sister-in-law, it’s because you don’t know how terrifying the boss usually is. That’s the only reason you don’t think it’s strange that he smiled.”

When Su Zhiyi heard him say that, her interest was immediately piqued.

“Oh? What do you mean by that?”

Zhou Jingyang leaned in and whispered,

“Our boss, he’s the infamous cold-faced Yama King…”

“Enough.”

Just those three words were enough to terrify Zhou Jingyang into silence, and he dared not utter another word.

Seeing this, Su Zhiyi tugged at his sleeve with amusement on her face.

“Why so serious? You’ve scared this little soldier so badly he doesn’t even dare to speak now.”

At her words, Lu Hanchuan lifted his eyes to glance at Zhou Jingyang and coldly spat out two words:

“Did I?”

“No, no, not at all!” Zhou Jingyang quickly shook his head, terrified.

Su Zhiyi shook her head again in helpless laughter.

Before long, it was lunchtime.

Lu Hanchuan looked at Su Zhiyi, his gaze gentle.

“Zhizhi, is there anything you want to eat? I’ll have Xiao Zhou go get it for you.”

Su Zhiyi smiled and thought seriously for a moment.

“I don’t really have a craving for anything in particular. Just a serving of rice and some vegetables will do.”

Hearing that, Lu Hanchuan frowned slightly.

“Just vegetables? That’s not nutritious enough. Zhizhi, be good and think again.”

But Su Zhiyi shook her little head stubbornly.

“No, I just want vegetables. I really can’t eat meat. Please?”

As she spoke, she blinked her beautiful, expressive eyes at him, looking utterly pitiful.

Seeing her like this, Lu Hanchuan nearly lost control and had to resist the urge to grab her little head and give it a bite!

Watching the intimate interaction between the two, Zhou Jingyang’s worldview was once again turned upside down.

Good heavens, he thought. This must be what they mean when they say ‘salted water on tofu—each has its counter.’

And those people who said the boss didn’t like women—nonsense! He just hadn’t met the right little fairy yet!

Zhou Jingyang quietly shook his head while secretly thinking to himself:

Sister-in-law is so pretty. Next time, maybe she can help me find a wife!

In his mind, if Su Zhiyi was this beautiful, then her close friends must be just as stunning. Even if not drop-dead gorgeous, they definitely wouldn’t be far off.

After all, beautiful girls always hung out with other beautiful girls.

Lu Hanchuan stared at the girl who was acting cute and pleading with him, managing to just barely suppress the urge to kiss her.

After a moment, he gently nodded.

“Wait here for me. Don’t wander off. I’ll be right back.”

Then he turned to look at Zhou Jingyang, who was still lost in his thoughts.

His expression cooled again.

“Stay here and don’t go anywhere. I’ll bring your meal too.”

Since the girl didn’t have anything in particular she wanted, he’d personally pick out two dishes for her.

Upon hearing that, Zhou Jingyang immediately stood up and saluted.

“Yes, sir! Thank you, Boss!”

Lu Hanchuan nodded. After giving Su Zhiyi one last glance, he turned and walked toward the dining car.

Shortly after Lu Hanchuan left, Su Zhiyi suddenly heard the sound of a little girl softly crying in grievance nearby.