Siyu didn’t notice the existence of Lu Xingzhou. At this moment, her waist was hugged by the tall man and practically her whole body was drowned into that person’s embrace. At such a close distance, she even could smell the light sandalwood fragrance from Fifth Master Lu’s body. It was light yet particularly pleasant to smell.

But most importantly, Siyu felt that if she continued to stay here any longer, she would vomit blood until she died.

“Let… cough cough, let me down….”, As soon as Siyu spoke, she couldn’t help but cough up blood and her voice was intermittent. Although she tried hard to keep up her imposing manner, when it actually reached Fifth Master Lu’s ear, it sounded soft and sticky. There’s no strength of deterrence at all.

Because she actually felt so sick, Siyu unconsciously held Fifth Master Lu’s arm tightly and quietly gasped for breath. She wanted to struggle free, but her legs were high up in the air and it made her unable to muster any strength. The arm around her waist was like iron. No matter how carelessly she thrashed her legs around, it remained as still as before. Siyu didn’t have much strength left after vomiting blood. After such a struggle, she couldn’t move anymore. She could only use both hands to prop herself against Fifth Master Lu’s chest, trying hard to increase the distance between them. Silently conveying her rejection.

Although… there wasn’t really any effect.

When using force didn’t work, Siyu, who had a strong desire to survive, guessed that this man ought to be weak with words. She could only speak in a soft voice with a hint of pleading and said, “Please, could you just keep a little distance from me… cough cough. If you are like this, cough cough, I couldn’t breathe easily…..”  

She couldn’t helo but muffled her cough a few times. The ominous fortune was all around her and it surrounded her tightly. The man’s imposing air barged into her heart inch by inch. Siyu had never met such a fierce and pressing aura before.  She felt that her heart uncontrollably beat faster—— she was scared.

Please excused her, regardless of past life or this life, she was a good law-abiding citizen and a qualified successor to socialism. Every day, she conscientiously stayed at home and drew her comic. Although she liked to draw a dog-blood story of a domineering president, it didn’t mean that she’s willing to meet such a person in her life.

Thinking like this, Siyu’s eyes went red with displeasure from these mental and physical double torture. She nearly cried and wailed ‘Mister, please let me go’. However, her mouth only let out a little sob.

……It sounded like a cat’s mewled.

This pitiful appearance of a final struggle piqued Fifth Master Lu’s interest. He looked down. At present, the little girl’s almond-shaped eyes were red and the fear in her eyes was so obvious. He couldn’t pretend that he didn’t see it. Moreover, the appearance of Siyu vomiting blood from a moment ago, he saw it all. Fifth Master Lu was used to seeing bloody matters, so he could tell that Siyu was not pretending. 

“You aren’t well?”, Fifth Master Lu finally put Siyu back on the ground. However, in regards to that “stay away from me a bit” requirement from Siyu, Fifth Master Lu acted as if he never heard it. Not only did he not pushed the person away, Fifth Master Lu even used his hand to pull Siyu a little bit closer.

Siyu, whose feet just touched the ground, before she could breathe a sigh of relief, was instantly pressed close to the man’s chest. At once, there was a dumbfounded look on her face.

This confused expression seemed to amused Fifth Master Lu. A faint smile flickered on his lips. It’s a good thing that this fragile animal had some vigilance, but it’s naive to believe that the hunter would give up on their prey.

After that, Fifth Master Lu extended his hand that was still holding the beads towards Siyu. His palm was flat and he said,” extend your right hand.”

His tone was flat. It wasn’t a command, it was far superior to a command. Siyu was stunned. She looked down and saw that the stretched hand was beautiful and elegant, just like a work of art. But at this moment, how could Siyu had the mood to care about this. Her mind was filled with the thought of slipping away quickly. She just wanted to refuse, yet she suddenly discovered that the air around the person in front of her turned cold and the hair on her body all stood up.

Siyu was afraid of that huge evil luck that wanted her life on Fifth Master Lu’s body. At this moment, she was even more afraid until she trembled. Subconsciously, she obeyed his words and put her right hand on his broad palm.

Their skin instantly touched each other. The feeling of unbearable burning heat once again made a surprise attack on Siyu. It immediately made her come back to earth. After that, she found out that she had done a stupid thing —— Siyu tried to withdraw her hand back in a hurry, but it was too late. When Fifth Master Lu’s palm was closed, he effortlessly circled her thin wrist. His index and middle fingers closed up together and pressed down on Siyu’s pulse. 

“Deficiency of both qi and blood, leading to the imbalance of yin and yang. Although there is no harm to life, it will bring many inconveniences in normal times. Were you born like this?” Fifth Master Lu was still inspecting Siyu’s lifeline. For her life gate to be pinched by other, Siyu was suddenly afraid to move. At first, when she heard Fifth Master Lu’s question, she was surprised for a while, and then she reacted.

This person was….. feeling her pulse?

Seeing that Siyu didn’t answer, Fifth master Lu didn’t mind too much and continued feeling the pulse under his finger. He said, “ the medicine you are taking now will not help. Stop it.”

As he said this, he announced one by one the traditional Chinese medicine that Siyu drank. The more Siyu listened, the more surprised she was. Because what he said was completely correct without missing any point! No….. it’s just a pulse. To actually know what kind of medicines she usually took from her pulse, is it really possible?

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Unconsciously, Fifth Master Lu’s image in her heart had been upgraded from “unreasonable mental case” to “although unreasonable, he seemed to be a mental case with a skill”. However, although his medical skill seemed to be extraordinary, in Siyu’s hear, that was still an existence that she must be far away from!

Siyu said cautiously, “ I had always been taking these medicines. I-I can’t afford any that’s more expensive. Now, you can let me go…..”

She moved her wrist around and still couldn’t struggle free.

This avoiding him in fright attitude made Fifth Master Lu not happy. However, he meditated all year round, even if there was a big wave in his heart, it could not be seen by others. Therefore, he just lightly said, “It’s no use eating more of those inferior products. I’ll ask Xingzhou to send you some boxes of the top quality goods later.”

Fifth Master Lu had never let any woman near him. However, at this moment, pulling Siyu into his arm, there didn’t seem to be any feeling of dislike that emerge and even felt very satisfied —— Of course, he wasn’t satisfied with Siyu, but with the cold temperature of her body. When he held her, he was very comfortable and it could effectively relieve his burning heat as if it had been customized for him.

Just like the white marble that he used to like very much, Fifth Master Lu thought that before he could find any replacement medicine, he could keep such a cool little girl as his human refrigerant. After all, living people were always more interesting than dead things.

Then, he glanced to the side and looked at Lu Xingzhou, who had been afraid of making a sound and trying to reduce his sense of existence since just now, “Xingzhou, did you hear it?”

Hearing Fifth Master Lu’s words, Lu Xingzhou hadn’t responded yet, and Siyu was already given a fright first. Could it be that he means that they will meet again later? No, I don’t want to!

Because of nervousness, Siyu spoke somewhat incoherently. She didn’t even know what she was saying, “don’t, no need, no need, as long as you stay away from me….”

As long as she could stay away from this great demon, she could go and absorbed some good fortunes, and be alive immediately!

Siyu’s inconsequent speech deepened Fifth Master Lu’s smile and made Lu Xingzhou’s heart who saw the looked in his eyes, secretly cried that it wasn’t good. These past few years, every person who disobeyed Fifth Master Lu, the grass on their grave would now already be two meters tall. Let alone defying his arrangement directly in front of his face…. Lu Xingzhou silently though, he had seen that once when he was young and frivolous, and that person’s fate…. Up to now, he didn’t dare to inquire about it. 

Therefore, Lu Xingzhou only obediently responded, “ Fifth Master, I know”

Just now, he was immersed in the conjecture whether or not he would be silenced. Right now, when he was brave enough to lift up his head, he finally had a clear view of Siyu’s appearance and couldn’t help but cursed in his heart: Is there such a coincidence? Isn’t this girl that Zhou Siyu who Fifth Master Lu personally ordered to “visit her house and apologize” ?! A few days ago, his staff submitted the detailed information of Zhou Siyu. Lu Xingzhou saw the picture countless time, he definitely wouldn’t recognize the wrong person!

What to do? Should I tell Fifth Master that this girl was the “benefactor” he respected a bit? Lu Xingzhoy distressedly thought. However, looking at the situation right now, If he opened his mouth, wouldn’t he hit Fifth Master’s face? If this happened then he would definitely be caught and drown in the river!

Lu Xingzhou was conflicted when suddenly, footsteps of high-heeled shoes were heard nearby. A figure rushed in through the stone path, followed by a female voice pretending to be calm, “ Zhou Siyu, come out. I have something to talk to you!”

 

Xu Qingwan looked forbearing. She made a turn and appeared in front of the three people. She obviously didn’t expect that there were still other people in the garden. She followed Siyu’s figure all the way here and had accumulated a stomachful of dissatisfaction. Even before she came to a stop, she had already started bickering, “Zhou Siyu, don’t think that I don’t know your plan. According to your current status, what qualification do you have to attend Huanyi’s banquet party? You came here for the sake of latching on to the rich and powerful! You aren’t just climbing! Don’t think that your past history is a secret. If I tell Madame Ji of your despicable thoughts, believe it or not, there will be no place for you in the whole Jiang City. Ah-Lin, he also wouldn’t…..” [T/N: she’s saying that siyu was not just seeking the support of the rich to climb up, but she was also selling her body]

Xu Qingwan had been drafting the speech in her head since she was coming here. Therefore, her words sounded very righteous. Although she couldn’t contact Duan Rulan and had been ignored by Ji Lin, Xu Qingwan still firmly believed that everything would return to its track. The most urgent thing was to finish off Zhou Siyu, this rotten beyond remedy woman!

After speaking in one breath, Xu Qingwan just realized that there wasn’t only Siyu standing beside the rockery, there were also two other men she didn’t know. She was stunned and hastily stopped talking. 

However, although Xu Qingwan had never seen these two people, a person’s bearing and temperament could be sensed. Especially that man in Tang suit who was standing beside Siyu, he was so extremely attractive to Xu Qingwan. She had lived two lifetimes and met all kinds of excellent men. Ji Lin was also very dazzling. But, even if these people stood together, Xu Qingwan felt that they were not as dazzling as this man in the Tang suit. This man’s bearing didn’t burn the eyes, rather it was reserved, just like the depth of the sea that couldn’t be explored. [T/N: like it wasn’t too shiny until it burnt your eyes into crisp, but more like elegant and reserved kind of attractiveness]

Xu Qingwan almost reflexively put on the most graceful demeanor. She pursed her lips as if the person who was angrily interrogating just now wasn’t her. She stepped a little closer to Fifth Master Lu and there was a shy ripple in her eyes, “Excuse me, Mister, I didn’t know there was someone here. I just came to find a friend…..”

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Siyu was speechless and curled her mouth in disbelief. She covered her mouth and coughed quietly. The blood spilled from her lips. She was about to lift her hand to wipe it off,  but another person had taken the lead. Siyu was stunned. She looked up and saw that Fifth Master Lu was using his finger to wipe the blood away. After that, he stared at the red stain on his fingertips. His expression was too obscure to understand.

In his eyes, he saw Siyu. As if the stammering Xu Qingwan over there was just a mass of air. 

“Since you are unwell, let Xingzhou send you back first. Is your villa over there empty?” The last sentence was asked to Lu Xingzhou. After getting a positive reply, Fifth Master Lu nodded slightly, “ Go ahead and remember to get someone to boil a bowl of ginseng soup.”

“Are you crazy?” Siyu finally couldn’t help it. She thought it was over. Who would have known that this psycho would want to abduct her on the spot? In the end, who is this man? He’s so lawless!

“Let go, Let me go back! I’m here with a friend. If she couldn’t find me, she would definitely call the police!” Good citizen Siyu couldn’t think of any threat for a short while and could only use the most primitive method. Although she was also uncertain in her heart, seeing the man’s calm appearance, reporting to the police probably wasn’t intimidating enough for him…..

As expected, Fifth Master Lu only made a faint “en” to show that he knew but didn’t waver from his decision at all.

“Mister!” This time, Xu Qingwan also opened her mouth. She stared at Fifth Master Lu’s hand that was holding Siyu’s waist. Somehow in her heart, she was uncomfortable looking at such intimate contact between the two of them. A man with such an extraordinary charm, one look and you would know that his origin wasn’t ordinary. How could Zhou Siyu know him? She deserves it too!

Xu Qingwan took two steps forward and directly stood in front of Fifth Master Lu. Her face was flushed red with blush and subconsciously stroke the hair on the side of her temples. She lowered her eyes bashfully and said,” Mister, just let me support her to the lounge. Don’t need to trouble you. I’m her friend Xu Qingwan, nice to meet you. If you don’t mind when the dance starts, can I invite you to dance with me?”

Hearing Xu Qingwan saying her name, Siyu suddenly opened her eyes. Wait… Xu Qingwan? Xu Qing wan, the female lead of her comic book??

Wait, What’s the matter with Xu Qingwan’s shy little girl’s gesture? Shouldn’t Ji Lin be her boyfriend? How can she suddenly be smitten with another man? Siyu noticed Xu Qingwan’s expression and she didn’t feel good.

Siyu was digesting this information, but Fifth Master Lu was frowning in displeasure. This woman who suddenly rushed out while babbling nonsense was too dislikable for him to look at, let alone responding. Hence, he just turned his head and called out, “Xingzhou.”

Lu Xingzhou immediately understood. He stepped forward and blocked Xu Qingwan’s undisguised look towards Fifth Master Lu. The prior frightened appearance when he was in front of Fifth Master disappeared completely, revealing the unique sharp temperament of the Lu family. In a low voice, he said,” next time, don’t rush out without looking where you are going.”

When the voice fell, Lu Xingzhou raised his hand. He did a clean chop and made Xu Qingwan fainted. After that, he grabbed Xu Qingwan’s back collar, carried her like a sack, and made a phone call. Within half a minute, several people in black came in quietly, picked up Xu Qingwan, and retreated quietly.

“Where are you taking her….” knowing who Xu Qingwan was, Siyu, this mother, couldn’t help but be a little bit terror-stricken. This scene of underworld manner was a bit too frightening!

“Rest assured, I only sent her to the guest room upstairs to have a rest.” Lu Xingzhou looked back and suddenly didn’t know what to call Siyu. He quietly looked at Fifth Master Lu’s expression, but he couldn’t figure out what he was thinking and could only give up.

Xu Qingwan was taken care of and now it’s Siyu’s turn. No matter how she protested, it was useless. Some time ago, a group of people in black rushed out from nowhere and surrounded her. Even after she finally sat inside a low-key luxurious car, Siyu still didn’t understand how things got there. However, compared with Xu Qingwan, the difference in treatment was simply heaven and earth. Except that she couldn’t run outside, everyone was polite to her. Lu Xingzhou even especially spread out soft cushions and pillows on the place where she sat.

Siyu wanted to know about their background, but these people’s mouth was zipped tightly. They were all silent. Only Lu Xingzhou who occasionally gave her a word or two. However, when she mentioned about Fifth Master Lu, Lu Xingzhou would quietly shift the topic. He seemed to be very afraid.

At last, maybe because he was annoyed by Siyu’s inquiries, Lu Xingzhou couldn’t help but reply, “ Oh, you can rest assured. As long as you are obedient, the fifth master wouldn’t kill to eat you.”

After Siyu left Fifth Master Lu’s side, her body felt much better. Moreover, Lu Xingzhou who was sitting next to her had a very good fortune. After absorbing good fortune for a while, she finally recovered her energy. At this moment, hearing Lu Xingzhou’s promise, she quietly asked,” what if he was prompted by a sudden impulse?”

“…….” Lu Xingzhou inwardly though, this Fifth Master don’t have any interest in people’s life. What are you worried about? He answered thoughtlessly, “Oh, then you can just wash clean and wait.”

Siyu: “…..! !” now I’m even more scared, okay? !

Riel: I hate how Xu Qingwan kept presuming things about Siyu. I know that the previous Siyu was thoroughly evil. However, wasn’t that because she was edged beyond redemption too? And why did she keep blocking people’s way???!!!! It’s frickin annoying!!! Moreover, she herself was openly showing her interest in another man!!! Isn’t she just two-faced?

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