Chapter 9

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Moreover, at that time, he believed that it should be the last time he met Nan Chu, to send her home and clarify things, so that Nan Chu would not come looking for him again. In the future, Da Liu and the others would not see her, and they would naturally understand that it was a misunderstanding. Why spend even the time of a cigarette to explain

Nan Chu raised her eyebrows lightly and graciously accepted the invitation, thus she stayed at Lin Luxiao's home

Sun Mingyang was startled and hurriedly apologized to Nan Chu: "I am very sorry! I am very sorry! My hand slipped, my hand slipped!"

Lin Luxiao sat down and pressed hard on his head until Liu's head was almost pressed against the floor, then he finally released his grip and said in a deep voice: "Don't talk nonsense"

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Lin Luxiao nodded and said, "Close the door"

Astonished everyone

Lin Luxiao's hand remained suspended in mid-air, twisting his body to look at her, with a cigarette still clamped between his lips

Since childhood, Liu has had no resistance to beautiful women, yet despite this, he has no luck with women

At this moment, Sun Mingyang threw a pillow over, and Liu, as if he had eyes on the back of his head, was already on guard. He nimbly dodged to the side, and the pillow landed squarely on Nan Chu's forehead.

After Liu left, the sofa suddenly felt much more spacious, and Lin Luxiao shifted over a bit

He had an unlit cigarette in his mouth, smiled, and did not speak

Dai Liu picked up the pillow and threw it back fiercely, while confidently saying, "How dare you hit my little sister-in-law! Just wait, Xiao Ye will take care of you!"

Immediately afterwards, the gentleman sighed again

Lin Luxiao turned and walked inside, leaving behind a remark

Then, Da Liu really left, going to find Sun Mingyang to play dice. Sun Mingyang clearly showed some disdain for him, giving him a slap on the forehead and telling him to get lost. Da Liu turned his head to the side, occasionally sipping red wine while smoking a cigarette, his gaze entirely focused on his phone as he complained to Shen Mu: "Brother Mu, why are all these soldiers so rude? They always tell people to get lost."

The call of "little sister-in-law" made Nan Chu feel refreshed, and she looked at the chubby and round Liu with increasing fondness. Then, she glanced at Lin Luxiao, who was still silently smoking beside her, and decided to be a generous and graceful "little sister-in-law." With a gentle smile, she said, "It's nothing, just having some fun."

Shen Mu did not even lift his head: "Get lost"

Parents take home the few words of wisdom from the teacher, treating it as a tradition; whether it is right or wrong, each has their own internal struggle.

Although the lights are on in the living room, the flame feels even brighter

Explain that I am not your girlfriend

Lin Luxiao is rather indifferent to these matters, whether it is life or death; he has never believed in Buddhism, deities, or Taoism.

He has never won against Lu Xiao in a fight. At this point, Da Liu recalled an incident from his childhood when Lin Lu Xiao was particularly fierce, and they couldn't even stop him: "Lu Xiao is especially ruthless. I remember one time his younger brother, Lin Qi, you know him, right?"

After speaking, he glanced at Nan Chu, signaling her to sit down

Lin Luxiao lowered his head and smiled slightly, leaning forward to light his cigarette from her flame. He reclined back on the sofa, exhaling smoke, and turned his head to glance at the girl beside him

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Since ancient times, heroes have found it difficult to overcome the beauty barrier

At this point, I suddenly thought of something, my eyes brightened as I looked at Lin Luxiao, "Hey—are you feeling jealous?"

Dai Liu regained his composure and continued speaking to Nan Chu: "Indeed, this kid immediately enlisted in the military after Lu Xiao was accepted into the military academy, and as a result, his reckless nature inadvertently led him to the special forces."

Nan Chu looked at him, remaining silent, her gaze shifting from curiosity to amusement

As the person leaned forward to reach for the lighter on the coffee table, it was snatched away by the quick-handed Nan Chu.

Having grown up lacking familial and friendly affection, Nan Chu has never experienced such feelings before, making it difficult to describe. Yet, her heart feels full, and she can vaguely see at the end of the light, someone continuously waving at her, as if saying, - welcome to his world

You, child, possess a proud spirit and a strong will; you will become a hero in the future

Lin Luxiao, sitting between the two, was brushing off the ash and glanced at him, sarcastically saying: "With this time spent telling stories, why don't you go tell a tale instead?"

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Lin Luxiao had his hands tucked into the pockets of his military pants, his chin slightly raised towards the door, and with an open expression, he reminded her: "It's too late"

Nan Chuwan smiled and said with utmost seriousness: "Your bottom is large, I apologize for the inconvenience."

Not recognizing goods leads to half a lifetime of suffering; not recognizing people results in a lifetime of suffering

"Understood, I shall take my leave and not disturb you both"

Dai Liu was chatting with the person next to him. When he turned to glance at Lin Luxiao, he obediently moved inward. At that moment, his peripheral vision caught sight of Nan Chu, and he exchanged a knowing look with Lin Luxiao. An ambiguous gaze flickered back and forth between the two, wearing an expression that clearly said, "I understand." He did not forget to encourage the few brothers beside him, saying, "Hey, hey, hey—after all, tonight is the first time our Xiaoye is bringing his wife. Don't scare Yan'er, stay alert, or you might frighten our little sister-in-law."

Until Lin Luxiao and the others grew up, they were quite mischievous. After hearing about this tradition, Daliu would pester the fortune teller every day to inquire about the secrets of heaven, but the fortune teller would just shake his head and refuse to answer

Dai Liu then opened his mouth and asked: "Help me calculate, how many wives can I marry in the future?"

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When Lin Luxiao and the others were born, their parents consulted a fortune teller with their birth dates to have their fortunes read.

However, he has yet to understand, thinking that the gentleman is merely being enigmatic

Nan Chudian nodded, "I know."

Lin Luxiao glanced at Sun Mingyang

While he was speaking, Liu was kicked by someone

Everyone laughed heartily, while the fortune teller shook his head and said to them, "Let me offer you a single piece of advice."

Lin Luxiao has known the personalities of those few boys since childhood, and he understands them extremely well. If he explains too much, it would only make them think he has something to hide. Moreover, he has never been one to offer explanations, so over time, it becomes naturally understood.

Nan Chu curiously asked: "So who is stronger in a fight between him and Lin Luxiao?"

Just as Nan Chu was sizing up the situation, the hem of her black skirt brushed against Lin Luxiao's instep again

Lin Luxiao turned to look at her, "What is there to explain?"

When Da Liu spoke of these matters, his eyes sparkled with light. "Ming Yang, like Lu Xiao, is a soldier. Although the two often fought when they were young, Ming Yang actually held Lu Xiao in his heart, always eager to learn from him in everything."

Nan Chu followed behind, while Lin Luxiao walked over to Liu and kicked him with his foot, signaling him to sit inside, "Sit over there"

But the hem of the pants was pressed down, making it impossible to tuck in the legs. He glanced at her and said in a very indifferent tone: "Did your mother not teach you how to sit?"

The voice unexpectedly carried a sense of looseness

Tonight, these people are all childhood friends of Lin Luxiao. The one who started it all, the chubby guy—Dai Liu, has always loved following Lin Luxiao around since they were young. If anyone says something bad about Lin Luxiao, he would rush up and knock out their front teeth. The man next to him, holding a bottle of liquor and getting red in the face from drinking, is Sun Mingyang, a tough guy as well. He used to fight with Lin Luxiao when they were kids, always opposing him. It was only later, when they grew up, that they realized among all the kids in the neighborhood, only the two of them became soldiers. Over there, the man sitting on the single sofa, smoking and playing on his phone while wearing a string of prayer beads, is Shen Mu.

Upon hearing this, Da Liu thought that since even his younger brother was acquainted with her, this little sister-in-law was likely reliable. Even if it didn't work out, it was probably on the path to success. Thus, he increasingly regarded Nan Chu as one of his own and said with great interest: "Little Qi's health is not good, and he was often bullied at school. Once, he came back with a swollen face from being beaten. At that time, Lu Xiao was in middle school, and when he saw this at home, he rushed over and broke the bully's nose. Ming Yang, Mu Ge, and I couldn't hold him back. As a result, when we got home, his father locked him in his room for punishment."

He then bent down to open the shoe cabinet and took out a pair of clean slippers for her

He suddenly recalled the time when he left Heng Street after being admitted to the military academy

Nan Chu is indeed beautiful, especially with her appearance tonight. When she smiles, her eyes curve like crescent moons, instantly enchanting Liu to the point of losing his senses. He thought to himself: Damn it, where did Xiao Ye find this enchanting fairy!

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Then the gentleman spoke to him at the entrance of the third alley

At the entrance of Hengjie San Hutong where they lived at that time, there was a fortune teller, a blind man, who was renowned for his accuracy. At that time, every family would love to bring the birth date and time of their newborns to the fortune teller for his insights

Nan Chuguan closed the door and looked down at him: "... ... Did you just say there wasn't any?"

Lin Luxiao rolled his eyes and said, "Get lost"

Bright eyes and white teeth, charming and captivating

Although he does not believe much in astrology and the like, he finds it interesting, so he casually asked, "What are you sighing about?"

Although the master of the world is casually smoking a cigarette, there is no particular expression.

Dai Liu fell silent for a moment and said, "Aren't you a believer in Buddhism? The Buddha said one should not use foul language"

I said there are no women wearing it

Flickering flames

Dai Liu was not convinced, "Am I not helping you take care of your little sister-in-law? Look at you, only focused on smoking and ignoring her. I am helping you look after her, and you still want me to tell stories. I wonder how someone with such low emotional intelligence managed to find a girlfriend"

Nan Chuyi sat down next to Lin Luxiao, her military pants pressing against him, immediately shaping the contours of the man's thigh. It was all muscle, very firm, yet well-proportioned. She lowered her head to examine closely and was astonished to find that his physique was much better than that of many male models.

Dai Liu, being quite familiar, enthusiastically introduced this circle of brothers to Nan Chu.

The black metal square lighter was held in the delicate, soft hands of a woman. Nan Chu casually turned it, adjusted the direction, and with a gentle flick of her slender fingertips, the lid popped open. With a twist of her thumb, a flame instantly ignited

Hurry up, it's hot." Nan Chu urged in a low voice

Nan Chu looked at the slight gap that had formed between the two and asked him, "Why don't you explain?"

To this day, Liu still remembers the words of the fortune teller.

At that time, Lin Luxiao had quite a demeanor, leaning against the wall with his hands in his pockets, he kicked at Liu's backside and laughed while scolding: "The state stipulates that you can only marry one! How many do you want to marry!"