18 – Thе Оvеrроwеring Sсent of Jаsminе
Lu Jin hаd nо idеa about thе littlе schemеs in Chen Qingzhi’s mind.
It rеаllу wаs аn аcсidеntаl trаnsfer.
It’s just that thе woman had follоwеd him all thе wау in thе bаr, waiting bу thе rеstroom еntrаncе to strike up а cоnversation with him.
Тhat’s whеn the sсеnt got on him.
If hе told the truth, Chеn Qingzhi wоuld dеfinitеly prеss him аbоut whiсh bar, how lоng she fоllowed him, whаt she loоked like, аnd how tall she wаs.
Оnсe hе аnswered her quеstions сlеarly, shе’d say, “Нow dо уоu remеmber a strаnger so wеll?”
If hе didn’t аnswer in detail, Chen Qingzhi had anothеr linе ready: “She mаnаged to get hеr рerfume all over you, and you don’t remember? Who are you trying to fool!”
She was just that unreasonable.
Might as well lie, damn it.
That “your freedom” line hit Lu Jin like a punch to the gut.
So hard to please.
In the end, the two of them fell into a silent tug-of-war.
After who knows how long, Lu Jin suddenly tried to salvage the situation:
“You know how Da Hua and Xiao Ran are both henpecked. When I’m with them, it’s like a total female repellent.”
“Huh?”
Chen Qingzhi was surprised: “Why didn’t you invite me when you made plans with them?”
“If I invited you, would they still feel comfortable?” Lu Jin said dismissively.
“True enough,” Chen Qingzhi nodded.
Da Hua and Xiao Ran were their high school classmates and close friends.
Their wives were also high school classmates and close girlfriends.
If three guys were going to a bar and Chen Qingzhi was invited, even glancing at a pretty girl would make them worry she’d snitch.
Naturally, it became a secret rendezvous among the guys.
Chen Qingzhi’s expression softened a bit, then she remembered what he’d said earlier about “coming back to raise a cat” and lingered in the master bedroom, unwilling to leave.
Lu Jin unbuttoned his shirt as he watched her:
“Big brother’s going to take a shower. If you want to watch, I don’t mind leaving the door wide open.”
The words sounded lewd, but coming from his mouth, they were delivered so casually it was hard to tell if he was serious.
Chen Qingzhi couldn’t be bothered to compete with him over who had thicker skin:
“That photo this afternoon was sent by Su Qian by mistake.”
Under Lu Jin’s skeptical gaze, Chen Qingzhi forced herself to add:
“It was a photo meant for the ad agency to retouch.”
As unreasonable as that explanation sounded, Lu Jin couldn’t help but scoff:
“Chen Qingzhi, your photoshoots have gotten pretty daring lately.”
That made Chen Qingzhi blush with embarrassment.
A teenage lingerie brand really didn’t suit her current identity or age; she was just there for a test shoot.
Just as Chen Qingzhi was about to explain, she saw Lu Jin’s expression turn cold as he said sternly:
“With your status as the young madam of the Lu family, it’s better to avoid taking such photos in the future.”
A surge of inexplicable anger rose in Chen Qingzhi:
“I didn’t take the job anyway; it was just for fun.”
He was the one who said to take things slow with the divorce.
He was the one who went on a gift-spending spree in the livestream as a show.
And now, he had the nerve to criticize her career choices.
During the shoot, there were only three people present, all women.
Even Chen Qingzhi couldn’t accept the level of exposure, so she didn’t agree to take on the ad.
How could a high-and-mighty, money-making young master like him understand the struggles of ordinary working people trying to earn a living?
“We ordinary folks aren’t like you immortals who can casually drop fifteen million in a livestream. We still have to eat.”
Chen Qingzhi had always been reluctant to acknowledge the gap between her and Lu Jin’s current status and position.
Now, his condescending attitude had lit a fire in her.
She couldn’t hold back and let her emotions show.
The clueless young master clearly didn’t catch her underlying meaning:
“You’re short on money?”After asking, he walked over to the sofa and pulled a black card from his suit jacket wallet.
He handed it to Chen Qingzhi:
“Take this for now. Tomorrow, I’ll have Secretary Li arrange a private supplementary card for you.”
In Lu Jin’s subconscious, female celebrities shouldn’t be short on money.
Besides, he had previously asked Secretary Li to pick out some gifts for Chen Qingzhi and even considered transferring some assets into her name.
But all were refused.
This time was no exception:
“No need, I don’t require it.”
Chen Qingzhi shook her head and took two steps back.
They would divorce sooner or later, and having too many entanglements wouldn’t be good.
She was afraid that in the future, Lu Jin’s next wife might demand the assets back.
How embarrassing would that be?
“Whatever the reason, since I married you, I have the responsibility to provide for you.”
Lu Jin sighed softly, placed the card on the table, and continued:
“Besides, we’ve known each other for so many years. Even if we’re not husband and wife, we can still be considered childhood friends, right? What’s wrong with you using a bit of my money?”
Childhood friends??
Hearing this term, Chen Qingzhi looked up at Lu Jin with a faint, indifferent smile.
He was right.
Childhood friends who grew up together.
Childhood friends who dated and broke up—childhood friends.
“You go ahead and shower. I’m going to sleep.”
Chen Qingzhi didn’t respond to his earlier words, only pointed disdainfully at the clothes he had taken off:
“The master bedroom is yours. Just remember not to throw clothes reeking of alcohol and cheap perfume onto my bed.”
Lu Jin’s hand, still holding the card, froze mid-air.
After a few seconds, he let out a short, sharp snort.
A signature smirk curled at the corner of his mouth.
He added cryptically:
“Then you better lock the study door tight tonight.”
Without looking back, Chen Qingzhi slammed the master bedroom door shut with a loud bang.
The twilight deepened.
Outside the window, a fierce wind howled, like a lion roaring with desire.
After tossing and turning in bed for who knows how long, Lu Jin finally irritably threw off the covers.
He muttered under his breath:
“Damn.”
He got up and walked to the study, directly shaking awake the soundly sleeping Chen Qingzhi:
“What’s that smell on the bed? It’s giving me a headache. Go sleep there yourself!”
Chen Qingzhi didn’t hold back either. She grabbed her pillow and hit Lu Jin several times hard before returning to the master bedroom.
The next day, both woke up yawning incessantly.
Chen Qingzhi was grumpy from waking up.
Lu Jin was overwhelmed by the scent:
“Why does your bed smell like jasmine everywhere? It’s practically suffocating!”
The young master, usually so refined, could tolerate the strong perfume from last night’s clothes.
But he couldn’t stand the light fragrance from her bedding.
Such a hypocrite.
Chen Qingzhi replied irritably:
“It’s body lotion. Jasmine light scent isn’t that bad, is it?”
He woke her up three times in the middle of the night, insisting the smell was unbearable and demanding to change the sheets and blankets.
Uncle Lu used to be so easygoing.
Where did he pick up all these annoying habits?
Lu Jin was about to argue with her again when the phone suddenly rang. Glancing at the caller ID,
his face instantly lit up with joy:
“Mom.”
After listening to what was said on the other end, Lu Jin replied:
“Yes, Qingzhi is home too. We just got back yesterday.”
A few seconds later, Lu Jin raised an eyebrow slightly:
“Alright, we’ll trouble you for dinner tonight.”
Chen Qingzhi’s eyes widened slightly, unable to understand why her own mother, knowing she was with Lu Jin, would only call her son-in-law and completely ignore her own daughter.
“What did she say?”
Chen Qingzhi placed a few slices of toast into the toaster.
Lu Jin replied leisurely:
“Mom said she saw the trending news and wants us to go home for dinner tonight. She’s going to settle accounts with you.”Chen Qingzhi immediately took out her phone.
How did last night’s livestream end up trending again…
#Inverted hair washing is more than just a promise# trending
#CEO splurges 15 million to compete with film emperor for favor# trending
#Little waist fairy Chen Madame# hot
#When a pair of good hands meets a good waist# hot
Even the few seconds when she was washing her hair upside down and Lu Jin supported her were edited into a perfectly timed short video, repeatedly adored by netizens.
【Say what you will, but when those hands locked onto that waist, with veins bulging, it was full of restrained desire!】
【Bet they fought until dawn last night.】
【Hahahahaha going home to raise a cat, hahahahahaha we don’t have pets at home, you figure it out, figure it out carefully】
What is all this nonsense?
They can even find sweetness in such an embarrassing livestream.
Chen Qingzhi couldn’t help but admire the creativity of today’s CP fans.
Her strict and old-fashioned mother must have seen all this and called early in the morning to demand an explanation.
“Did my mom say anything else?”
Chen Qingzhi deliberately emphasized the words “my mom.”
Lu Jin looked troubled:
“She said she’s cooking herself.”
Chen Qingzhi: “…!”
That was the highest level of “demanding an explanation”!