But it suited Tang Zhiqing's personality perfectly.
Lu Ming was impressed by the well-read Student Council president and called a Didi on his phone.
"President, please get in."
"Mm, together."
The two of them hailed a ride and set off.
Lu Ming found it a little novel. It wasn't as though he had never gone out alone with Tang Zhiqing before, but those times had all been for Student Council work. They had both worn school uniforms, and Lu Ming had only come along because it meant he could skip class. But today, they were both in casual clothes. If someone saw them, they might think they were on a date.
Taxi drivers had always been chatty, especially when they saw two high school students going out together. The driver immediately grew interested.
"Are you two a couple?" the driver asked curiously.
"Sir, that's our private business," Lu Ming said with a wave and a smile.
Was it or wasn't it? Or!
Half of Lu Ming's conversational skills had been learned from Tang Zhiqing. His mastery of Tai Chi had already reached perfection.
"Hey, there's no need to be shy about something like that. Everyone has their youthful days," the driver said, shaking his head.
"Sir, why did you become a Didi driver?" Lu Ming asked. Sir, let me ask you whether you're still young.
"I think it's good for young people to have private matters too. Adults shouldn't always nag them," the driver said. His moral standards were clearly flexible. He laughed heartily and changed the subject.
He merely wiped away a cold sweat.
The driver took a breath and stared into the distance. Damn it, that high schooler almost made me cry.
Is it easy for a civil engineering master's graduate like me to drive for Didi?!
Seeing the words "civil engineering," everyone probably understood.
Lu Ming said to Tang Zhiqing beside him, "It was only thanks to my wit that people didn't start spreading rumors about us."
Tang Zhiqing glanced at him, utterly calm. "Was I afraid?"
The way you said that, a pure-hearted young man would probably fall for you on the spot.
At first glance, it sounded like you liked me.
The busty president was terrifying indeed.
Luckily, Lu Ming wasn't some gullible fool. He would not easily fall into the trap of a busty beautiful girl.
Still, what Zhiqing said proved that their deep friendship was not afraid of outsiders misunderstanding them. Lu Ming was touched.
Just then, Lu Ming received a text message.
"I'm the person you saved during the Evil Beast disaster. I got your number from the police because I wanted to thank you. Where are you?"
Oh, it was that foolish college girl, right?
Lu Ming replied, "No need to thank me. I'm not in the city. I'm heading toward Hua Lake District."
Tang Zhiqing's family dojo was over there, far from the city and surrounded by tranquil scenery. Due to land policies, no skyscrapers had been built there, making it ideal for freelancers and retirees.
The other person replied happily, "What a coincidence! I live here too. I'll pick you up later and show you around."
Lu Ming hurriedly replied, "Holy crap, don't!"
He was still planning to have Zhiqing teach him today!
Don't get the wrong idea. They were studying English together... no, martial arts, that was all.
But the other person did not reply. Her message had vanished without a trace.
Was there such a thing as forcibly doing someone a favor?
If a guy did that, Lu Ming did not even want to imagine it.
It was kind of chilling.
After nearly an hour on the road, the two finally got out of the car. Tang Zhiqing led Lu Ming to her family's dojo.
Big. It was really big!
Including the open grounds outside the buildings, it probably covered several acres. It was built in an old-fashioned style too, though it looked a little worn down. The maintenance costs must have been considerable.
So Zhiqing's family used to be country landlords.
"A lot of places at home haven't been cleaned. I hope you don't mind," Tang Zhiqing said as she led him inside.
"It's fine. Though this humble dwelling may be plain, it is only..."
Tang Zhiqing looked over.
"It is only fragrant because of Zhiqing's virtue," Lu Ming said.
Tang Zhiqing nodded. Then she checked her phone, frowned, and sighed as she looked at Lu Ming. "Wait here for a moment. My cousin is doing something stupid again. I need to call her."
Not wanting to make things difficult for her, Lu Ming said, "Don't worry. My special ability is being alone without saying a word."
At that, Tang Zhiqing's furrowed brows relaxed, and she smiled happily.
"I'll cook you something tasty later," Tang Zhiqing said with a smile.
The president's smile was exquisite too.
Lu Ming watched Tang Zhiqing walk into the adjacent courtyard to make her call. He wandered near the entrance instead. He understood the principle of avoiding suspicious circumstances. Though Tang Zhiqing trusted him, he should not wander around her home.
When it came to manners, Lu Ming's mother had trained him well since childhood.
Lu Ming was stretching as he walked when a slender hand suddenly landed on his shoulder from behind him, accompanied by a cheerful voice.
"You were waiting for me here!"
When he turned around, he saw Qin Hanyu.
She was the foolish college girl he had saved before.
He had not gotten a good look at her before, but now that he saw her up close... this college girl was incredibly beautiful, with the looks of a bona fide celebrity!
"Perfect, come to my house. I'll cook you something delicious," Qin Hanyu said happily.
Someone had already said they would cook something tasty for him.
Why did that sound so familiar?
Did all the adults in Hua Lake District talk like this?
"Actually, I'm here to see a friend," Lu Ming declined tactfully.
Qin Hanyu smiled. "It's fine, it's fine. Bring your friend along to eat too."
Lu Ming was left speechless, his gaze drawn to Qin Hanyu's bouncing chest.
She... was actually one of the D tribe too!
Just like Tang Zhiqing.
How could the two of them be so alike?
Qin Hanyu grabbed Lu Ming and said, "I have something I need your help with. I have a foolish younger cousin who's always guarding her family dojo. It would be great if a capable boy could help her. She's very pretty too!"
I think I might know this cousin of yours.
Lu Ming vaguely guessed what was going on.
His phone received a message from Tang Zhiqing.
Tang Zhiqing: "Can you help me? My cousin is bringing someone over later. She says she wants him to help inherit the dojo. Beat him for me."
Lu Ming's heart died a little.
He probably knew the identity of the gorgeous older sister beside him who looked like a big star.
Qin Hanyu pushed open the door and entered the dojo. When she saw Tang Zhiqing, she said excitedly, "I'm here! Where's the person you brought?"
She sounded less like she had come home and more like she had come to pick a fight.
Tang Zhiqing frowned when she saw Qin Hanyu. "I should be asking you that. Where's the person you found?"
Qin Hanyu looked around, then stared at Lu Ming strangely. "Are you a ghost?"
I wish I were a ghost.
Tang Zhiqing and Qin Hanyu raised their hands at the same time and pointed at Lu Ming. "He's the person I found."
Both of them froze.
Lu Ming nodded.
It seemed it was time to use the cloning technique.
The only problem was that he could not use it.
Both girls were stunned.
"Hmm?"
Tang Zhiqing looked at Lu Ming, her beautiful brows knitting together. Qin Hanyu blinked her large eyes as she looked at him too.
Lu Ming stood there, watched by two gorgeous women.
Lu Ming: I Want to Eat Cream Puffs
"No, no, he's the person I found!" Qin Hanyu hurriedly pulled Lu Ming over.
Big sister, could you stop pressing my head against your boobs?
Still, the president's cousin really did have a warm heart.
Tang Zhiqing frowned and walked over to pull Lu Ming back. "He's my classmate. What do you mean, he's someone you found?"
"Let go!"
I'm not your pet or toy.
Lu Ming took two steps back and raised his hands. "Can I ask what exactly is going on?"
Lu Ming looked at the two great beauties before him. Though he already knew they were cousins, he felt more familiar with Tang Zhiqing. He shuffled over to stand beside her.
Tang Zhiqing nodded at Lu Ming, her gaze full of approval.
Lu Ming understood. It seemed his choice of sides had pleased the leader.
But Qin Hanyu unexpectedly walked over and hugged his arm, pressing it straight into a pair of soft, full, warm breasts. She hurriedly said, "You're the one I brought here, so stand with me first!"
Sister Qin's voice was cool and clear, but there was a soft sweetness in her tone that made his ears tingle.
And she was a beauty on the level of a big star. Who could withstand that combination?
That series of attacks
sent Lu Ming straight into a stun.
Tang Zhiqing's expression instantly darkened again. She narrowed her eyes at Lu Ming.
No, President, listen to my explanation. This Nyaruko...
No, these are just so soft and white.
What am I even saying? Calm down!
As a pure-hearted high school boy, Lu Ming was indeed a little excited and confused by the current situation. Why did it vaguely feel like the beginning of a love triangle too?
"Are you two trying to bring people here to spar?" Lu Ming asked.
Qin Hanyu nodded excitedly. "I originally wanted you to spar with Zhiqing's close male classmate. If you won, you could move into our dojo and become the first male disciple of our dojo. If things went well, you might even inherit our dojo and marry Zhiqing while you're at it!"
So this is a son-in-law recruitment, huh?
Qin Hanyu sighed again. "But I never expected Zhiqing's close male classmate to be you. If I had known you were Lu Ming, I wouldn't have said that to Zhiqing. But now, I can't exactly chop you in half and have you fight yourself, can I?"
Sister Qin, it takes a real lunatic to come up with something like that.
Lu Ming was rather curious about one thing. "What do you mean by calling me a close male classmate?"
Qin Hanyu teased, "Of course it's because you're the only boy Zhiqing ever mentions at home. And she brings you up quite often too."
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