Long Aotian's Day

Leng Qingqiu said, "I need to get engaged to you."

Xu Xuejiao had always disliked Leng Qingqiu, and now her jealousy flared. She gave a cold snort.

"What a joke. Brother Chengwen chased you for three whole years, and you played the pure, innocent goddess for all three of them. Hehe, now that Brother Chengwen has become such a hot commodity, you're throwing yourself at him."

Leng Qingqiu looked coldly at Xu Xuejiao. "As I recall, you couldn't even be bothered to say a word to Lu Chengwen before. What's gotten into you these past two days? Stopped studying pharmacology and started thinking about stealing other people's men?"

Xu Xuejiao immediately perked up at that.

She stepped closer to Leng Qingqiu without the slightest hint of backing down. "If I want to steal him, everyone else can only stand around and watch."

Leng Qingqiu smiled. "Give your chest a rest for a while. Spend some time developing your brain instead."

"You too. You dressed so sexy on purpose today. Don't tell me this has always been your style. Do you think I don't know what you're thinking? You think showing off your thighs will attract Brother Chengwen?"

Leng Qingqiu's cheeks reddened slightly. "What I wear and what style I choose are none of anyone else's business."

"Yeah," Xu Xuejiao said. "I don't feel like listening to your explanations either. I'm developing my brain right now, and my brain tells me exactly what you're up to!"

Lu Chengwen hurried over. "Hey, enough, enough. Both of you, say less. Let's get going and stop delaying the police officers' work."

When they stepped outside, the sun was blazing.

A row of luxury cars was parked at the entrance.

A Bentley drove over, and its door opened.

Just as Lu Chengwen was wondering what was going on, Xu Xuejiao looped her arm through his. "Come on, Brother Chengwen. Sister Mengyun is waiting for you in the car."

Leng Qingqiu's face turned deathly pale. She could not help clenching her fists until her fingertips went white.

She only looked at Lu Chengwen, desperately hoping he would say he wanted to leave with her and tell the others to go home themselves.

But Lu Chengwen disappointed her.

"Qingqiu, be careful on your way back. Thank you again." With that, he gave her a polite smile.

Leng Qingqiu looked at Lu Chengwen, her heart aching.

If this had been before, Lu Chengwen would have abandoned the whole world and followed her.

But Lu Chengwen was no longer the man he used to be.

His entire state had changed, as if he had become someone else.

He was so polite with her.

He no longer pestered her, no longer whispered sweet nothings to her, no longer obeyed her every command without question, no longer treated her as his sun and revolved around her tirelessly and without complaint...

His gaze had also become clear and bright, yet firm and composed.

The old cunningness, worldliness, impatience, and frivolity had vanished.

Now, he gave people the impression of having a clear mind and an orderly way of doing things, as though he completely understood what he wanted.

Leng Qingqiu realized bitterly that Lu Chengwen would never again obey her in everything, never again hover around her with concern, never again greet her morning and night or send her gifts every day...

The special treatment she had once taken for granted, even the one-sided affection and pursuit that had once annoyed her beyond measure, were gone.

But for some reason, she suddenly seemed to depend on him very much.

A huge sense of emptiness and sorrow suddenly rose within her.

Why?

Hadn't you always liked me? Didn't you say you were willing to do anything for me?

Why did you humiliate me in public today?

What did those three years mean? Had I become so unimportant to you overnight?

Leng Qingqiu stood there stubbornly without moving, simply staring at Lu Chengwen.

Lu Chengwen felt creeped out by the complicated look in her eyes.

He scratched his head and forced out a smile.

"Well, go home first. I'll see how Mengyun is doing, then I'll come find you later, okay?"

Only then did Leng Qingqiu take a deep breath and pout slightly, feeling that she had finally recovered a little of her dignity.

"Don't rush into anything when you get back. Rest first. You definitely didn't sleep well last night. Get some proper rest, then call me when you wake up."

Lu Chengwen was stunned.

Damn, this wasn't your attitude for the past three years, Leng Qingqiu!

What's going on today? You're actually concerned about me and telling me to rest first.

Did the sun rise in the west?

Lu Chengwen stood there with his mouth half open, unable to answer. He could only nod awkwardly. "Oh, okay. Okay."

Then Leng Qingqiu gave him a dazzling smile. "I'll wait for your call."

Her voice had shed its usual aloofness and coldness, carrying a touch of tenderness, softness, anticipation, and reluctance to leave...

Xu Xuejiao rolled her eyes furiously beside them, practically wishing she could tell the whole world that she was so disgusted she was about to throw up.

Leng Qingqiu shot her a glance, then turned and walked toward her car.

Han Yue opened the door. Leng Qingqiu turned back, smiled at Lu Chengwen once more, and got into the car.

Lu Chengwen stood where he was and shuddered.

What is wrong with this woman? Why did she suddenly... become so scary?

She couldn't have fallen for me, could she? Is that even possible?

What did I do? How could she... suddenly change so completely?

Xu Xuejiao said coldly from the side, "You still want to be her lapdog? Have some backbone, will you?"

Lu Chengwen quickly said, "What are you talking about? Let's go, let's go."

After getting into the car, Chen Mengyun saw Lu Chengwen and immediately burst into tears. She threw herself into his arms and cried without stopping.

Lu Chengwen immediately raised both hands over his head to show that he had done nothing, frowning tightly as he looked at her in confusion.

Everything's a mess. Yesterday she wanted me dead, and today... what kind of karma is this?

Why won't this woman stop crying? Should I... comfort her?

Xu Xuejiao smiled beside them. "Why aren't you comforting her already?"

Lu Chengwen gently patted her back. "It's... it's okay. It's all over now."

"I'm sorry."

Chen Mengyun finally pulled away from Lu Chengwen.

Lu Chengwen let out a breath of relief. He alone knew that being this intimate with the Main Heroine was like flooring the accelerator on the road to death.

Chen Mengyun looked at Lu Chengwen. "Brother Chengwen, I'm sorry. I was too emotional yesterday."

"No, it was all my fault," Lu Chengwen said. "I have a loose mouth. I shouldn't have said those supposedly funny things that hurt you. I'll watch what I say and do from now on."

Chen Mengyun smiled through her tears. "So you know that? What girl wouldn't get angry after finding out you talked about her like that behind her back? But Xuejiao said you spent most of the night trying to save me, then got arrested by the police and spent the night in a cell. I feel pretty bad about that too."

Lu Chengwen felt that this chatterbox's tone was going in a very dangerous direction.

It was not safe for him at all!

Wait, what am I doing? Why am I getting along with them so well?

Why did I get into their car?

I've seen her now. She's fine, so I can stop worrying.

Long Aotian, you saw it all. I took good care of your wife. Nobody took advantage of her, so don't blame me if anything happens later.

Chen Mengyun felt puzzled.

Who was Long Aotian? She did not know him at all. How had she become his wife?

"Brother Chengwen, actually... I don't have a boyfriend."

"Ah, I know."

"I'm serious. I've never had one."

"Mhm, mhm, got it."

Lu Chengwen said, "All right, you're fine physically, so I don't need to worry anymore. You two go do whatever you need to do. I'm going home too."

"Hey, you... you're leaving already?"

"I'm leaving, I'm leaving. I have things to do. Goodbye."

Lu Chengwen got out of the car and left.

Chen Mengyun was somewhat dazed. So much had happened between last night and today that it all felt like a dream.

Lu Chengwen had appeared in her life once more and played the role of the protagonist, stirring ripples in her heart again.

Scenes from childhood replayed before her eyes. The innocent Lu Chengwen who had caught loaches with her, dug mud pits, played hide-and-seek, and shared snacks with her had come alive in her heart once more.

The Lu Chengwen who had fought other boys for her, always shared his snacks with her first, avoided her out of shyness after middle school, and been chased by her until he was utterly flustered had now grown into a truly proud and upright man.

They were no longer children. They had loved, hated, been sweet together, and been heartbroken...

After all the twists and turns, was it still you? That wasn't so bad.

Xu Xuejiao looked at Chen Mengyun. "Sister Mengyun, don't tell me you've fallen for him again?"

"Huh? Of course not." Chen Mengyun hurriedly said, "I have so much work to do. I need to get back to the company."

"Oh. Really not?"

"No. How could that be?"

"Mhm, that's good."

Long Aotian felt that something was wrong.

He squatted on the toilet, his stomach cramping painfully.

From yesterday morning until this morning, he had spent almost all his time in the company of the toilet.

I didn't even eat anything. Why did I suddenly start singing the diarrhea song?

As the saying went, even a tough man could not withstand three bouts of diarrhea.

He was certainly a tough man, but this was far more than three bouts.

Long Aotian considered his medical skill and talent unmatched in the world, yet he had no clue and no solution for this twenty-four-hour nightmare of diarrhea.

Acupuncture, hot compresses, pills, inner energy... none of it did a damn thing.

The toilet! Only the toilet!

Only the toilet was his friend. Only the toilet had shared his hardship and stayed by his side without abandoning him at a time like this.

Long Aotian was nearly dehydrated from all the diarrhea.

Heavens! I still have so many things to do and so many girls to chase. You can't let a great hero and peerless champion like me die from diarrhea on a toilet like this, can you?

Outside the bathroom door, a beautiful female assassin knelt on one knee.

"Young Master! It is time to set out."

Long Aotian looked like he wanted to cry. "Yes, I'm fucking about to set out for the afterlife."

"May I ask, Young Master, are you still having diarrhea?"

Sweat beaded all over Long Aotian's head. "Don't try to sound refined at a time like this. Get to the point."

"The Supreme Master has issued an order. He wants Young Master to unite the Four Great Families of Xue City as soon as possible."

"No problem! Everything is under my control!" Long Aotian said with difficulty. "There was a small setback with Leng Qingqiu, and Xu Xuejiao is also a bit troublesome. But today, I will turn things around. Arrange my schedule for me."

"Yes."

"First, I'll treat Jiang Shihan's mother's illness. Her condition can't be delayed any longer. If it drags on, something could go wrong at any time."

"Yes."

"Then, today should be the day Leng Qingqiu signs the contract with Jiao Shiheng. I need to expose his true face and save Leng Qingqiu's company!"

"Understood!"

"Tonight, I need to stop Hu Shuhui's plot and save Chen Mengyun."

"Understood."

"As long as I settle these three things, everything will be back on track."

"Young Master is mighty! Shall I bring you a portable toilet? Or adult diapers?"

Long Aotian raised his head and looked at the bathroom door. "You think you're very funny, don't you?"

"Please calm your anger, Young Master. Your subordinate does not understand humor. I only act according to logic. You know me well."

Long Aotian rolled his eyes. "In any case, coordinate properly in secret. Today will be my... day..."

"Young Master? What is today? I didn't hear you."

"Wait... wait..."

"Today is your day of diarrhea?"

"Get lost."