Chapter 149: You Think It’s Mahjong?
Lu Qi felt that today might be the most wonderful day of her life. And this handsome boy who had just turned adult in front of her was undoubtedly the most wonderful person she had ever met.
Able to foresee the future, and proactively protecting her silently without seeking return… a man like this, Lu Qi hadn’t fantasized about since she was 14. But now, after struggling in society for three years, she didn’t expect to meet someone like a fairy tale male protagonist.
Just the word ‘fate’ probably couldn’t describe it, right?
Meeting Lu Qi’s shining gaze, Wang Heng swallowed and explained, “You’re mistaken, Sister Lu…”
“You’re not going to say that appearing here was purely a coincidence, are you?”
“Of course not. I did indeed stop that captain who wanted revenge on society, but it wasn’t because I can foresee the future. He just posted a preview on the Dark Web, and I happened to see it. The difference between me and others is that others didn’t pay attention, while I investigated a bit.”
Wang Heng explained this way.
The tag ‘able to foresee the future’ was like ‘You Who Came from the Stars’, carrying a romantic halo by itself. Of course, in most cases girls would scoff at it, especially rational and calm ones like Lu Qi. But what if irrefutable evidence was placed in front of her, forcing her to believe? Presumably, in her eyes, he would immediately become exceptionally unique.
So Wang Heng absolutely could not let this halo fall on his head.
However, Lu Qi was the hardest to fool.
The older sister type narrowed her eyes and asked again, “You invested in Bitcoin and timed it so precisely, was that also by chance?”
Done for, he couldn’t wash it clean.
With the mentality of a dead pig not fearing boiling water, Wang Heng braced himself and replied, “That wasn’t by chance, it was my investment vision.”
Lu Qi stared at him quietly.
Wang Heng stared back expressionlessly.
After a while, Lu Qi suddenly clapped lightly and smiled, “So that’s how it is. Sorry, I misunderstood you.”
Wang Heng: “?”
What was going on? Had she let him off?
After a brief pause of two seconds, Lu Qi gazed at him and continued softly, “Your excellent investment vision and ability to strike crime in advance, I absolutely won’t tell anyone else, rest assured. I always keep a tight lip.”
Hearing this, Wang Heng understood. He couldn’t say what she was really thinking, but on the surface, she was letting him off, giving each other a way out.
In any case, having a way out was always a good thing.
However, before Wang Heng could fully relax, Lu Qi said again, “I’ve decided to take a holiday from the company. I’ve already spent the Spring Festival holiday early. They will probably return to the country in two days, and I… spending a few more days playing in Edo with you should be fine. You did save me after all, so me spending money to take you on a trip as repayment, how about it?”
Wang Heng neither agreed nor refused, just silently staring at her.
Lu Qi suddenly took a step back, making some space, hands behind her back, smiling—that posture and smile didn’t seem like her former female superior at all, but more like a senior female student with anticipation in her heart.
Wang Heng thought for a moment and gritted his teeth, “Sister Lu, I think it’s necessary to remind you of something first.”
Lu Qi: “What is it?”
Wang Heng: “I’ve told you, I have a girlfriend.”
Lu Qi blinked and said very calmly, “We’re just making friends. What does that have to do with whether you have a girlfriend?”
This reasoning was so sound that Wang Heng was speechless for a moment.
Immediately after, Lu Qi added, “And you’re my investment advisor. A business trip, conveniently relaxing the mind for better work later—what’s wrong with that? Employer and advisor coincidentally meet in Edo, taking a few days to look around— is there anything wrong with that?”
It sounded so reasonable that Wang Heng struggled to find an excuse to refuse. Moreover, if he refused again this time, would some inexplicable accident pop up again?
Faced with the sincere invitation from the beautiful older sister type, he was so troubled…
Finally, Wang Heng sighed, pinched the little hamster in his trouser pocket hard again, and said lowly, “Okay, playing in Edo for two days is fine.”
Lu Qi smiled, “Then I’ll send you back now. Do you live nearby?”
Wang Heng nodded but said, “I’d better send you back. I’ve trained in combat, it’s safer walking at night.”
“Edo has very good public security.”
“Beware of accidents.”
Seeing his firm attitude, Lu Qi no longer insisted and told him the location of the hotel where she was staying. Then, the two headed there.
Less than half a minute of silence passed before Lu Qi suddenly asked again, “How’s the progress on that APP you mentioned to me last time?”
Wang Heng shook his head, “I’ve decided to give up.”
“Give up?” Lu Qi was a bit surprised.
Wang Heng affirmed very surely, “Yeah, I’m putting that APP on hold for now.”
Before, Lu Qi’s favorability was relatively low, but now the situation was different. So regardless of whether that APP was made or not, it definitely couldn’t be put on Lu Qi’s mobile phone. Otherwise, if she used it to track him in turn, wouldn’t that be an upgraded double version of Han Yixuan?
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More than an hour later, Wang Heng and Lu Qi arrived downstairs at that hotel.
“I won’t go in, you…” Wang Heng sighed, “Get some good rest.”
“Okay, be careful on your way back too.” Saying this, Lu Qi yawned, exuding a languid air that was never seen at the company on weekdays.
Wang Heng still maintained the politeness of a company subordinate, nodded and agreed, “Okay, Sister Lu, I’ll head out then.”
“Mm-hmm, goodnight.”
“Goodnight.”
Wang Heng slightly bowed, waved, and turned around. After walking a distance, he took the little hamster out of his trouser pocket.
The hamster looked innocent: “You pinched me kinda hard…”
Wang Heng: “Don’t play dumb, I know you did it on purpose.”
The hamster spread its paws: “Why be so resentful? You understand me, you know what I want you to do, don’t you?”
Staring at the little guy in his palm, Wang Heng couldn’t help but doubt his previous speculation—this thing was really his son? As a son, would he be happy to see his father start a harem and cuckold his mother? That didn’t quite add up.
But at this moment, Wang Heng thought of another key point and quickly asked, “Will Lu Qi have a dream tonight?”
The hamster’s eyes lit up: “Watson, you’ve spotted the blind spot again!”
Wang Heng: “…So, she really will?”
The hamster nodded: “The fourth awakener, now we finally have a full set.”
Wang Heng threw this unscrupulous little thing onto the roadside lawn and angrily said, “Stop messing around! You think it’s mahjong or something!”
The hamster had agile bodywork, rolling proficiently to dissipate the force, plus the lawn was soft, and Wang Heng hadn’t used much strength, so naturally it didn’t hurt.
It flipped up and advised again, “Why avoid them? You’re a big man with the experience advantage of a first playthrough, they can’t eat you, right? Since you’re a scumbag, you need a scumbag’s resolve and ability!”
Wang Heng sneered, “Passing through the flowers without touching a single leaf?”
The hamster clenched its little paws into fists, cheering him on: “Right, I believe in you!”
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First day on shelves with explosive updates, done. Thanks everyone for the rewards and subscription support!
Also, thanks to Cola You Di Du classmate for the alliance leader reward. The author saw it, two extra chapters noted, will try to get them done this weekend.
