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"Last time?" Lu Lu opened his phone's memo app. Xie Zheng glanced over and saw that it was lines and lines of numbers, mixed together, making it impossible to know exactly which number represented what meaning. "Last time was four and a half months ago." Lu Lu accurately pointed to a date within that pile of numbers. "It’s usually once every half a year. It shouldn't be that fast... right?" "Hard to say." Xie Zheng grabbed his collar and smelled again. The pomelo smell was very strong, carrying…- 189.4 K • Completed
- Xie Zheng brushed back his bangs and reached out a dripping wet hand. "Give it to me." Lu Lu looked at Xie Zheng’s expression and placed the phone in his palm. "Xie Zheng." Mrs. Meng’s calm voice came through the receiver after the call connected. "Do you think others haven't seen enough of our family's jokesThis is a common Chinese phrase meaning to give others a reason to laugh at your misfortune, gossip about your family drama, or generally be a laughingstock to outsiders. yet?" Xie Zheng…
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- Xie Zheng's mother really loves shopping, always inviting Xie Zheng's aunt—which is Xie Li's mom—the two of them going shopping together. Xie Zheng would occasionally be called to carry bags. Usually halfway through shopping, he would get impatient and leave. Xie Zheng used to think he just didn't love shopping, but it wasn't until today that he discovered the partner was wrong all along. Just like now, picking clothes for Lu Lu made him very happy. Boss Xie casually picked two T-shirts…
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- After resting for a night, Xie Zheng's mood rebounded. The side effects of his susceptible period also followed. Only then did Xie Zheng remember that he had gone to sleep without injecting his suppressants last night. His whole person was now burning hot, starting to desperately crave something to comfort himself. The room's curtains weren't drawn too tightly; thin morning light peeked through the gap, faintly illuminating Lu Lu's face. The young man sleeping in the same…
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- When Xie Zheng asked the question, Lu Lu was picking at the cherry tomatoes on his plate. He piled those few cherry tomatoes into a very artistic heap and obediently answered Xie Zheng's question. "I guess so, I'm actually quite well-liked by elders." Xie Zheng looked at Lu Lu's foolishly smiling face, feeling that he could almost fantasize about his life for the past eighteen years. A small family that couldn't be considered wealthy but couldn't be called poor either—a family of three…
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- Xie Zheng scowled. "Who are you talking to?" The pomelo-flavored pheromones crushed over overwhelmingly, wrapping Xie Zheng up completely. This was a bloodless confrontationA historical idiom meaning to win a battle without a single sword being stained with blood. Here, it refers to the intense, invisible clash of Alpha pheromones meant to force submission without throwing a physical punch. between alphas, and Xie Zheng's forehead immediately broke out in sweat. He immediately used his pheromones to…
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- After turning the corner of the corridor, Xie Zheng and Lu Lu separated—one to the left and one to the right. Lu Lu remembered something. He chased two steps and asked, "Are you going over tonight?" "No need. I have things to do tonight." Lu Lu acknowledged with a sound. Xie Zheng: "Not going to ask what it is?" Lu Lu cooperatively asked, "What does Uncle have to do tonight?" Xie Zheng chuckled. "Going to drink flower wineA slang/historical idiom meaning to go drink at a brothel, a…
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- Sleeping paralyzed all night, when Xie Zheng woke up the next day, his body felt like he had over-exercised at the gym. It was a mixture of extreme soreness and exhilarating comfort. Lu Lu was already up, fully and neatly dressed, smilingly arranging the breakfast takeout on the table. Xie Zheng narrowed his eyes and sized Lu Lu up. The boy looked no different from when Xie Zheng first saw him, youthful and energetic, like a sunflower blooming a silly smile towards the sun, still carrying an…
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- Xie Zheng raised his eyes. He went to university in Linyuan, and after graduating, he returned to Chen'an to start a business; he hadn't been back in many years. Y University changed presidents the year before last and moved its campus—everything inside the school was brand new and bright. Compared to before, it could be described as a drastic change. The early spring wisteria flowers climbed the low corridor, blooming softly and beautifully. In the distance, tender green leaves were sprouting,…
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Yoongeon called Park Dongju and asked him to find out who the unidentified man who had burned to death was. When asked if he had anyone in mind, he passed on the lounge bar manager's information, and Park Dongju said the National Forensic Service results would usually be out in about three days. But what Yoongeon wanted was to know faster than the detectives. He said it would be fine even if he found out just an hour or two earlier if the situation wasn't favorable, and Park Dongju readily agreed…- 190.1 K • Ongoing
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