CHAPTER 2 — “What Did You Bring Home?!”
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Jiang Yuexin stood motionless at the entrance of the narrow alley, grocery vegetables scattered dramatically.
Tomatoes rolled into puddles, green onions lay abandoned in defeat.
And in the middle of the chaos, her three children proudly stood beside a half-dead man covered in blood.
Then Jiang Yuexin inhaled sharply.
“…What exactly…”
Her voice rose slowly.
“…did you three bring home this time?”
The triplets immediately pointed at each other.
“Xiaoyu found him!”
“Chen suggested we kidnap him!”
“An helped in dragging him!”
“TRAITORS!” Jiang Chen shouted.
Lu Zhenting closed his eyes briefly.
His head hurt.
His ribs hurt.
Everything hurt.
Jiang Yuexin finally snapped out of her shock and rushed forward.
“You’re bleeding!”
She crouched beside Lu Zhenting quickly, instinctively checking his pulse.
Warm fingers touched his wrist.
Her fingers is surprisingly soft, cool and very steady.
For some reason, even through the haze of pain, Lu Zhenting’s heartbeat shifted slightly.
Jiang Yuexin frowned deeply.
His pulse is not weak but story and his body temperature is very stable.
But the injuries aren't just normal injuries.
Her eyes narrowed immediately.
Her breath caught slightly.
This should be a bullet wound.
Jiang Yuexin’s expression changed instantly.
Her instincts screamed danger.
This man is very dangerous.
The triplets were still talking excitedly without knowing the actual situation.
“He fell from the bushes like movie protagonists.”
“I think his enemies are after him.”
Jiang Yuexin rubbed her forehead.
“I leave you alone for twenty minutes and you people start collecting unconscious men from roadside bushes?!”
Jiang Chen looked offended.
“Mom.”
“He’s obviously a premium quality.”
Jiang Xiaoyu nodded seriously.
"Yhhhh he's also very handsome.”
Even Jiang An grinned mischievously.
“Also tall.”
Jiang Yuexin almost choked on her saliva.
Meanwhile, Lu Zhenting finally forced his eyes open slightly.
All he could see was a blurry ceiling, an old apartment walls.
Then her face appeared above him again, very clear this time.
She's very beautiful.
Her brows were tightly furrowed as she examined his injuries.
The first thing Lu Zhenting thought was:
This woman is dangerous.
And his second thought was:
Hmm, how come she smells familiar?
Jiang Yuexin suddenly noticed his eyes open.
She froze slightly in shock.
Their gazes locked together.
The tiny apartment suddenly felt strangely quiet.
Lu Zhenting’s voice came out hoarse.
“…Where am I?”
Jiang Yuexin folded her arms immediately.
“Isn't obvious you are in my apartment.”
Then as if remembering the bullet injury:
“Who are you?”
Lu Zhenting stared at her silently for a moment.
Even though he's injured, the pressure around him still felt overwhelming.
Then he answered calmly:
"I'm just a businessman.”
Jiang Chen burst out laughing first.
“HAHAHAHA!”
“Mom, he sounds exactly like criminals in TV dramas!”
Even Jiang An nodded.
“Definitely suspicious.”
Jiang Xiaoyu leaned toward Jiang Yuexin dramatically and whispered:
“But isn't he also suspiciously handsome??"
Jiang Yuexin ignored them and narrowed her eyes at Lu Zhenting.
“Businessmen don’t usually come with bullet holes.”
Lu Zhenting’s gaze remained calm.
“Why not, I've seen some.”
“What kind of business are you doing? Selling rockets?”
The corner of his lips twitched faintly.
That tiny movement alone made him even more dangerous-looking.
Jiang Yuexin noticed immediately.
And annoyingly, her heart skipped once.
The triplets immediately crowded closer around the bed.
“Uncle, are you rich?”
“Do you know kung fu?”
“Can you fight ten people?”
“Do you own sports cars?”
Lu Zhenting looked at them silently.
Then at Jiang Yuexin.
Then back at the children.
“…Are they always like this?”
Jiang Yuexin sighed deeply.
“Unfortunately.”
“HEY!”
“They inherited your beauty but not your kindness,” she continued calmly.
“Mom!”
Meanwhile Lu Zhenting slowly sat up.
Pain immediately stabbed through his ribs.
Jiang Yuexin clicked her tongue instantly and shoved him back down.
“Don’t move.”
The room froze.
Even the triplets widened their eyes.
Because nobody talked to people like Lu Zhenting that way.
Yet Jiang Yuexin didn’t even seem aware of it.
She pressed his shoulder down firmly.
“You’ve lost enough blood and your wound hasn’t been treated properly.”
Lu Zhenting stared at her hand on his chest.
Then slowly looked up at her.
“…Are you ordering me?”
Jiang Yuexin snorted.
“What are you thinking, or I've you forgotten you’re in my house.”
“Here, even kings obey me.”
The triplets applauded immediately.
Bravoooooo
“Mom won!”
Lu Zhenting stared at her for two long seconds.
Then unexpectedly leaned back against the pillow again.
“…Fine.”
The children gasped dramatically.
“Whoa.”
“Did he just surrender.”
“Mom is powerful.”
Jiang Yuexin herself looked slightly surprised.
Her eyes drifted toward the expensive watch still on his wrist.
Definitely custom-made.
Probably worth more than her yearly rent.
And even while lying injured in a tiny apartment, his aura remained terrifying.
Who exactly was this man?
Jiang Yuexin stood up abruptly.
“I’m calling the police.”
Instant chaos erupted.
“NO!”
The triplets launched themselves at her dramatically.
Jiang Chen hugged her waist.
“Mom!”
“What if he’s an undercover agent?!”
Jiang An immediately added:
“Or a secret billionaire escaping enemies!”
Jiang Xiaoyu clung to her arm pitifully.
“What if police arrest our future stepfather?”
Lu Zhenting nearly coughed blood.
Jiang Yuexin’s face turned red instantly.
“WHAT STEPFATHER?!”
The little girl blinked innocently.
“You're still a temporary candidate?”
“XIAOYU!”
Meanwhile, Lu Zhenting watched the scene quietly.
Something strange stirred in his chest.
He couldn’t remember the last time he had seen something so alive.
Jiang Yuexin finally escaped the children’s emotional ambush and glared at the bed.
“You.”
Lu Zhenting raised one eyebrow slightly.
“If I save you and police later arrive at my apartment, I’m finished.”
“You can just throw me outside,” he replied calmly.
Jiang Yuexin narrowed her eyes.
“Do you think I can't???”
His voice remained low, in a provoking manner.
“Can you?”
Their gazes locked again.
The atmosphere suddenly shifted subtly.
Then Jiang Chen ruined everything immediately.
“OOOOOOOOOOOH.”
Jiang An grabbed popcorn from nowhere.
Nobody knew where it came from.
Jiang Xiaoyu whispered dramatically:
“Romantic tension in the room.”
Jiang Yuexin nearly lost consciousness from embarrassment.
“WHY ARE YOU THREE LIKE THIS?!”
The children scattered instantly as she grabbed a slipper.
Absolute chaos exploded through the apartment.
Jiang Chen ran around the table screaming.
“HELP!”
“MOM IS ATTACKING HER FAVORITE SON!”
“You are not my favorite!”
“TRAGIC!”
Jiang An laughed so hard he almost fell over.
Even Xiaoyu betrayed her brothers by pointing at hiding spots.
Lu Zhenting watched the madness silently.
Then suddenly—
A faint sound reached his ears.
His eyes sharpened instantly.
His instincts screamed danger.
His body tensed naturally.
Jiang Yuexin noticed immediately.
Lu Zhenting looked toward the window.
Someone was outside, obviously not police.
Why because his instincts never lied to him.
Jiang Yuexin frowned.
“What’s wrong?”
He looked at her calmly.
“Close the curtains.”
The tone wasn’t loud.
Without thinking, Jiang Yuexin obeyed.
Then immediately became annoyed at herself.
Why did she listen?!
Jiang Chen crawled onto the sofa dramatically.
“Mom.”
“I think Handsome Uncle really has enemies."
Lu Zhenting slowly tried standing again.
Jiang Yuexin instantly grabbed his arm.
“Sit down!”
Their bodies collided slightly.
His arm wrapped instinctively around her waist to steady himself.
Jiang Yuexin’s breath hitched.
Lu Zhenting looked down at her.
Their faces were inches apart.
The room suddenly became very quiet again.
Even the triplets stared.
Jiang Xiaoyu covered her eyes dramatically.
“Children shouldn’t watch this.”
But her fingers were spread wide open.
Jiang Yuexin pushed Lu Zhenting away immediately.
“You’re injured!”
“Why are you moving around?!”
His voice dropped lower.
Almost teasing.
“You seem very worried about me.”
Her face heated instantly.
“I’m worried about blood stains on my floor!”
The corner of his lips curved slightly again.
Jiang Yuexin immediately looked away.
Then—
His body suddenly swayed again.
The blood loss was worse than expected.
Jiang Yuexin caught him instinctively.
This time his forehead rested briefly against her shoulder.
Warm breath brushed her neck.
Her heartbeat stumbled violently.
The triplets gasped in synchronized excitement.
“OH MY GOD.”
“HE’S USING WEAKNESS ATTACKS.”
“Mom is blushing!”
“I AM NOT!”
Lu Zhenting’s eyes remained half-closed.
But his voice drifted quietly beside her ear.
“You smell familiar.”
Jiang Yuexin froze.
Something about those words struck strangely deep.
Before she could respond—
He lost consciousness again.
The apartment exploded into panic.
“Handsome Uncle fainted!"
Jiang Yuexin ignored the nonsense and quickly dragged him fully onto the bed again.
Then she inhaled slowly.
Whatever this man was, he needed treatment now.
Questions can come later.
She rolled up her sleeves.
“An, bring hot water.”
“Okay!”
“Chen, first aid box.”
“Roger!”
“Xiaoyu—”
“I’ll supervise.”
“…Useful.”
The children rushed around the apartment like tiny tornadoes.
Meanwhile Jiang Yuexin carefully cut open the bloodstained fabric near Lu Zhenting’s side.
And immediately froze.
The bullet wound looked severe.
But that wasn’t what shocked her, It was the scar above the bullet wound.
Her fingers trembled slightly.
Memory crashed into her mind violently—
A hotel room, dim lights, heavy breathing, warm skin beneath her fingers eight years ago.
And that scar was the exact scar.
Her eyes widened slowly.
This is Impossible.
No.
No way.
Jiang Yuexin stared at the unconscious man lying before her.
At the memories suddenly flooding back after eight long years.
“…Impossible.”
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