"What happened to Liang Kai?"
In the living room, Liang Hongyun was wearing ordinary silk loungewear, her smooth calves exposed as she sat on the sofa. She glanced at Lu Yuan who had just entered and asked coldly.
"Sorry, Sister Hong, I lied to you. I didn’t come today because of Liang Kai."
Lu Yuan stood where he was, lowering his head and speaking the truth directly.
"Hah, should I call you hypocritical or honest?"
Liang Hongyun sneered at the corner of her mouth, then her voice turned serious.
"Then please leave!"
"I know doing this will upset you, but no matter what, I must see you today, Sister Hong!"
Not only did Lu Yuan not leave, he raised his head and looked at Liang Hongyun with a sincere expression.
"Because I must apologize to you in person, Sister Hong!"
"Apologize?"
Liang Hongyun, who had been simmering with anger moments earlier, softened slightly upon seeing Lu Yuan’s earnest demeanor.
"Yes! An apology!"
Lu Yuan nodded vigorously, his face filled with remorse.
"I’m a beast! How could I have done such a thing to you the day before yesterday!"
"That matter… it’s already in the past."
"How could it be in the past! You’ve taken such good care of me, yet I hurt you. I’m worse than an animal!"
Lu Yuan grew more agitated as he spoke, even raising his hand as if to slap himself in a moment of urgency, though he stopped just in time. Then, meeting Liang Hongyun’s gaze, he wore an expression of complete surrender.
"Sister Hong, hit me, scold me—whatever it takes to ease your anger."
"Alright, alright, I wasn’t really angry with you in the first place."
Liang Hongyun waved her hand, unable to hold back a light laugh.
She hadn’t expected Lu Yuan to pull a "bearing thorns to ask for punishment" move. If she continued to hold a grudge, it would only make her seem petty.
"You’re not old, but you sure have plenty of tricks up your sleeve."
Though she saw through his little scheme, she didn’t dislike it.
Women need to be coaxed, and even older women are still women.
Seeing that Liang Hongyun’s anger had subsided, Lu Yuan breathed a sigh of relief. He had to admit that his skill in comforting women was largely thanks to Su Tiantian’s three years of training.
"Then… can I still call you ‘sister’?"
"As you wish."
Liang Hongyun let out a coquettish huff, inadvertently revealing a hint of girlish charm.
Realizing this, even Liang Hongyun herself was startled.
As a Seven-Star General, she had always maintained a strong, imposing presence in front of others, rarely showing weakness, let alone displaying such girlish mannerisms.
Especially since she was facing a young man who was about the same age as her son.
No matter what kind of woman she was, things were inevitably different with a man she had been intimate with.
"Alright, you’ve apologized, so… oh, it’s so hot."
Liang Hongyun waved her hand, about to reassure Lu Yuan, when a wave of heat suddenly surged from deep within her body.
Liang Hongyun’s face flushed instantly, and she irritably tugged at her collar.
Oh no!
The next moment, Liang Hongyun suddenly realized—the hidden issue had flared up!
She was secretly furious. Of all times for it to happen, why now, when someone was present—and a man, no less?
"Man…"
At this thought, Liang Hongyun felt her mouth go dry. Inhaling the scent of Lu Yuan’s masculine pheromones in the air, she could hardly resist the urge to pounce on him immediately.
"Sister Hong, what’s wrong?"
Lu Yuan also noticed Liang Hongyun’s unusual state, his expression puzzled.
Just then, the tattoo on his chest scanned Liang Hongyun.
"This is…"
In the next moment, Lu Yuan instantly understood the situation with Liang Hongyun’s body.
The analysis continued, and a massage-based Qi circulation guidance method emerged.
"Hongjie! Let me help you guide your Qi!"
Without further thought, Lu Yuan quickly walked over, placed both hands on Liang Hongyun, and began massaging and pressing.
So soft and supple.
Like freshly steamed buns straight out of the steamer.
With only one or two layers of thin fabric separating them, Lu Yuan could clearly feel Liang Hongyun's skin.
Although the two had already had intimate relations, Lu Yuan had been drugged last time, with little sensation and even his memories were hazy.
This episode was severe. Liang Hongyun was already overwhelmed by a tidal wave of desire, craving nothing but immediate satisfaction.
But as Lu Yuan began his guidance, the Qi meridians of the third Star Core gradually loosened, and the raging fire of desire poured out. Liang Hongyun's mind gradually cleared.
"This is!"
When she fully regained her senses, she realized Lu Yuan was massaging and kneading all over her body. Before Liang Hongyun could feel shy, she suddenly noticed that Lu Yuan's technique was actually quite helpful for her hidden ailment.
Greatly surprised, she simply closed her eyes and let him continue.
It wasn't like he hadn't touched her before anyway.
After about half an hour of this, Lu Yuan finally stopped, panting heavily.
"So comfortable."
Liang Hongyun stretched her body. Not only had that wicked fire been released, but her Qi meridians also felt much smoother.
Liang Hongyun vaguely felt that with just a few more sessions like this, her hidden ailment could be completely resolved!
Realizing this, she looked at Lu Yuan with a mix of shock and delight.
"You actually possess such remarkable medical skill!"
"I don't know any medical arts. I just learned a few massage techniques from elders in my family. It was just a coincidence."
"A coincidence?"
Liang Hongyun looked at Lu Yuan, a slight smile curling at the corner of her mouth.
For her hidden ailment, even the divine physician Wang Sijing hadn't found a very effective solution. How could it be so easily coincidental?
But since Lu Yuan was unwilling to explain, perhaps there were inconvenient reasons, so she didn't press further.
After a brief moment of thought, she spoke directly.
"Xiao Lu, work with me!"
"No, no! How could I… do that with you again, Hongjie? Last time was…"
"Huh? What are you thinking!"
Liang Hongyun was taken aback, then understood, her cheeks flushing slightly. She cleared her throat and spoke seriously.
"I mean, hire you into my team as my personal physician."
"Personal physician?"
"What did you think!"
Liang Hongyun shot Lu Yuan a reproachful glance and continued.
"Don't worry, I won't treat you poorly. The compensation and benefits will definitely be much better than what you get selling potions at Star Glory."
"Thank you for thinking so highly of me, Hongjie."
After understanding, Lu Yuan also felt somewhat awkward. He paused briefly but shook his head.
"I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint your kindness again."
"What? Looking down on me?"
"No! Of course not. It's my own issue."
Lu Yuan took a deep breath and said solemnly.
"The reason I can't be your personal physician, Hongjie, is because my goal is to become a Martial Artist!"
Being Liang Hongyun's personal physician would certainly offer better compensation than being a potion salesman at Star Glory, but there were issues: first, there was no room for advancement, and second, it was extremely unstable.
Today, Liang Hongyun might happily hire him; tomorrow, with a single word if she was displeased, she could fire him.
Moreover, Martial Artists face various dangers with extremely high mortality rates. What if Liang Hongyun died in battle someday? Wouldn't Lu Yuan be out of a job then?
It's easier to rest in the shade of a big tree. Lu Yuan already deeply regretted leaving his previous company. Now that he had just settled into Xingyao, he couldn't afford to make the same mistake again.
But Liang Hongyun was his major client, and he couldn't afford to offend her either. In a moment of quick thinking, Lu Yuan came up with this excuse.
"Martial Artist?"
Liang Hongyun was taken aback and couldn't help but take another look at Lu Yuan. Then, with a smile at the corner of her mouth, she nodded.
"It seems I underestimated you. Good for you, you have ambition."
"In that case."
Liang Hongyun thought for a moment, took out her phone, and tapped a few times.
Immediately, Lu Yuan's phone dinged in his pocket. Liang Hongyun lifted her chin, signaling him to check his phone.
"This is!"
Seeing the message, Lu Yuan couldn't help but widen his eyes.
Liang Hongyun had transferred him three hundred thousand!
"Hongjie, this is…"
"This is for helping me regulate my body earlier. Consider it a token of appreciation."
"No! I can't accept this money!"
"You don't want the money? Then I'll place a few more orders with you."
"Isn't that the same thing?"
Lu Yuan was both amused and exasperated. Then, with a serious expression, he said, "Since you think highly of me and allow me to call you 'jie,' I'm just doing what a younger brother should do, not for your money."
As if suddenly enlightened, Lu Yuan finally understood how to be a good salesperson!
He would have loved for Liang Hongyun to sign more orders with him, but patience was key to reeling in the big fish. Only by genuinely building a good relationship with her could he secure steady orders from her.
"Alright then."
Liang Hongyun looked at Lu Yuan and nodded slightly again.
She hadn't expected Lu Yuan to not only have ambition but also integrity.
"You have your principles, but I have my rules too. Once I give money, I never take it back."
"This…"
Lu Yuan scratched his head, thought for a moment, and said with a smile, "How about this? I am indeed short on money lately. Let's consider it a loan from you, Hongjie. I'll pay you back as soon as I get my salary!"
"Deal."
Liang Hongyun nodded. This way, her pride wouldn't be hurt either.
It was almost dinnertime, and she smiled warmly.
"Stay and have dinner with me."
"Alright…"
"Mom! Give me some…"
As soon as Lu Yuan nodded, the door swung open, and Liang Kai walked in.
Suddenly seeing Lu Yuan standing there, Liang Kai was also taken aback.
Then, snapping back to reality and noticing Lu Yuan drenched in sweat and Liang Hongyun's disheveled appearance, Liang Kai suddenly remembered what Lu Yuan had said earlier.
Liang Kai shuddered and threw a punch at Lu Yuan.
"You bastard! You really dared to fuck my mom!"