She bit her lower lip: "Director Lu, you're overthinking it. I did use the prescription you gave me."
Lu Chen smiled faintly: "Dr. Du, so many days have passed. If I couldn't tell whether you used my prescription or not, how could I be the research director? Reading between the lines is a traditional Chinese medicine technique; I'm a master of it."
Du Haoqi took a deep breath, suddenly turned around, and looked coldly at Lu Chen. Her next words were hurtful: "Director Lu, whether I used your prescription or not is none of your business. Please mind your own business, okay?"
Lu Chen scratched his head, then shrugged, and said, "Your lips are bluish and dry from lack of blood, your eyes are bloodshot, and your voice is thick and hoarse. This indicates that you are restless in your three jiaos and your five internal organs are stagnant. If you don't receive effective treatment, it may lead to irregular periods and various gynecological diseases. You..."
Du Haoqi bit her lower lip, a look of surprise and pain flashing across her face, but she quickly suppressed it.
After Lu Chen finished speaking, her tone grew even colder, and she said, enunciating each word clearly, "Director Lu, I know you're very capable, but please don't show off in front of me. It's quite pointless, you know?"
With that, she continued walking forward.
Lu Chen helplessly spread his hands: "I finally understand the meaning of 'Buddha helps those with affinity.' We're not meant to be! However, Dr. Du, I think you're a very excellent staff member, and I won't give up on you."
Du Haoqi trembled slightly but didn't stop walking.
Lu Chen turned and went his own way.
Du Haoqi turned into a field of tall, dense winter hibiscus medicinal herbs, her mind in turmoil, when suddenly, a slap came flying. A resounding crack as it landed on her face!
Instantly, a bright red handprint appeared on Du Haoqi's fair and delicate face, swelling up almost immediately. Tears streamed down her face as she covered her cheek and looked up, biting her lower lip hard.
Standing before her was a man in his thirties with a sinister face—none other than Ouyang Bihua!
After slapping Du Haoqi, he coldly withdrew his hand, saying, "You seem to have forgotten what I told you."
"Forgot what you told me?" Du Haoqi asked, her voice filled with bitterness. "What did I forget?"
Ouyang Bihua stared at her coldly. "Hmph, I told you to deal with that brat Lu Chen, and how did you do it? To hook him, you have to get close to him first. You've had so many opportunities to get close to him these past few days, and you didn't take them. Now he's taking the initiative to approach you, and you're ignoring him! Tell me, what exactly do you want?"
"I...I..." Du Haoqi couldn't speak.
Suddenly, tears welled up in her eyes again, and she reached out to grab Ouyang Bihua's wrist. "Bihua, I beg you, please don't make me do that kind of thing, okay? I... I really don't want to, I only want to be with you..."
Before she could finish, she cried out and fell backward, crashing to the ground.
Ouyang Bihua shoved her away forcefully.
His tone grew even more sinister: "Du Haoqi, you promised me, and you have to keep your word! What am I doing this for? It's so I can live a better life. If I'm doing well, then you're doing well! Would I mistreat you?"
With that, he turned and walked away, saying as he went, "My plan can be implemented in about a week. During this time, no matter what, you must change your attitude towards Lu Chen and not affect my plan. Otherwise... hmph!"
Watching Ouyang Bihua's retreating figure, Du Haoqi felt a chill run down her spine. After a moment, she suddenly laughed, a bitter laugh, tears streaming down her face. "I actually fell in love with a devil? Heh, I… I'm so unlucky!"
Lu Chen, of course, had no idea what happened after he left. He hadn't gone far from the Shangguan family manor when his eyes lit up. He saw a burgundy Lamborghini parked by the asphalt road beside a shimmering lake.
Moreover, it was clearly a top-of-the-line sports car—its incredibly stylish and powerfully aggressive body!
On the roof sat a very flamboyant and alluring woman.
She wore a white cropped leather tank top, white leather shorts, and white leather boots. Her radiant, snow-white skin shimmered in the bright sunlight. Her long, slender legs were incredibly alluring.
Especially since those beautiful legs were simply stretched across the roof, they were practically works of art on display.
A diamond navel ring adorned her round belly button, sparkling and adding to the captivating allure of her snow-white waist and abdomen. She was even wearing large sunglasses, looking incredibly stylish, both stylish and alluring.
This beautiful woman was Zhuang Keluo.
During his second phone call with Zhuang Keluo, she told Lu Chen she was going to the largest football center in Yunzhou City, the Jinchen Football Center, to watch a game. Lu Chen had originally planned to go alone, but Zhuang Keluo said she would pick him up.
This sounded a little off. Zhuang Keluo was coming to pick him up from the Shangguan family's manor?
It sounded like there was some danger in it.
However, Lu Chen felt it was still within his control, so he agreed.
And sure enough, upon stepping outside, he was greeted by such a dazzling scene.
Lu Chen's eyes lit up, then he was both amused and annoyed. He walked over, patted the hood of the car, and said, "Luo Luo, what are you doing? Are you doing a photoshoot as a print model? Making such a show of it!"
When Zhuang Keluo saw Lu Chen, she pulled her large sunglasses up, revealing a pair of bright, spring-like eyes. Those eyes were incredibly alluring, captivating.
Then, she placed her hands behind her back, swinging her two slender, white legs back and forth, sometimes raising them, sometimes crossing them, sometimes lifting them up and spinning them in the air like she was riding a bicycle, truly showcasing the beauty of her legs to the fullest.
Moreover, because her hands were behind her back, her two breasts appeared particularly firm, swaying back and forth with her leg movements, incredibly alluring.
She and Shangguan Bei were the same age, but their breasts were completely opposite. Shangguan Bei's breasts were petite and delicate, while hers were definitely high and full.
To be honest, Lu Chen's feelings were similar to many men's; he still preferred Zhuang Keluo's type.
Thinking about it, he suddenly felt a little guilty towards Shangguan Bei. Shaking his head, Lu Chen snapped, "Zhuang Keluo, what are you doing?! Be careful you don't fall off the car and smash your butt into four pieces!"
"No, don't worry, Brother Chen, my car roof is so wide!" Zhuang Keluo continued to proudly show off her two jade-like legs, then suddenly exclaimed, "Oh right, I'm here to be your model! Here's your camera, take pictures of my beautiful legs!"
She grabbed a large camera bag from the side and tossed it to Lu Chen.
"My dear photographer, come and take pictures of me!"
Lu Chen was even more amused and exasperated. He opened the camera bag, and the camera that appeared was something he couldn't resist.
The Nikon D3X body with its enlarged "holy trinity" lenses, though still under 100,000 yuan, is already near-master-level SLR equipment. Holding it in his hands, a sense of excitement welled up within him.
Back in the day, Lu Chen was also a photography enthusiast, having photographed countless beautiful women, especially boudoir photos.
The sexy and alluring makeup of Zhuang Keluo before him, her slender, fair waist, and the long, white legs she mentioned, really made Lu Chen want to take a good look. However, upon reflection, something felt off.
With a snort, he pulled back his zipper, glaring at Zhuang Keluo: "Alright, stop fooling around, get down!"
"No! Take my picture!" Zhuang Keluo twisted her hips, turning her body to face Lu Chen. At the same time, she stretched her two long, white legs together towards Lu Chen, then curled them up to one side, tucking them under her. Her fair thighs were taut and incredibly beautiful.
With a slap, she struck her thigh.
Instantly, a bright red handprint appeared on her fair skin.
"Brother Chen, come and take a picture of me! Aren't I pretty? If you are, then take a picture! Look at my legs, everyone says my legs are beautiful, it's a shame I'm not a leg model," Zhuang Keluo said smugly.
As she spoke, she swung her two long, beautiful legs back and forth.
"Everyone says my legs are so beautiful that everyone loves them, flowers bloom when they see them, and even Chang'e (the Moon Goddess) wouldn't dare to come out!"
"My god! Can't you just give me a break?" Lu Chen almost shouted, "Get down here! Are you even going to watch the football game? You're so irresponsible!"
Now, Lu Chen was genuinely angry. He realized that Zhuang Keluo was so enthusiastically showing off her long, white legs because she secretly wanted to outshine Shangguan Bei's legs, which couldn't even walk yet!
The subtext was definitely: Brother Chen, look how beautiful my legs are! Shangguan Bei's legs can't even walk, mine are so much better, you should choose me.
Why compare like this? If it were comparing breasts or something, Lu Chen could barely accept it.
After being scolded by Lu Chen, Zhuang Keluo felt quite wronged. She mumbled something, something like, "Brother Chen, you really don't know how to treat me well," and then moved her legs off the car roof, letting them dangle.
She stretched out a hand to Lu Chen and said weakly, "Brother Chen, help me down!"
Lu Chen glared at her, annoyed: "Can't you jump down yourself?"
Zhuang Keluo pouted and repeated, "Brother Chen, help me down!"
In the end, Lu Chen's heart softened, and he reached out to take her hand, intending to help her down. But the girl jumped down in one go. And not only that, she jumped right up against Lu Chen's body, her two full breasts brushing against his face. Then, she landed in his arms.
Lu Chen was exasperated: "What are you doing?"
Zhuang Keluo didn't speak, she just giggled, wrapping her arms around Lu Chen's strong waist, snuggling close to him.
Lu Chen's heart tightened, and he pressed her shoulders to push her away. But she held on tightly, refusing to let him move.
"Let go, let me go!" Lu Chen said angrily, suddenly feeling like he was being molested.
"No!" Zhuang Keluo shouted, "I said no, and I won't let go. Brother Chen's chest is so strong, let me lie down and take a nap first!" She chuckled, quite smugly.
Lu Chen raised his hand and slapped Zhuang Keluo's plump, round buttocks hard, making her scream.
"Let go or not?" Lu Chen said in a deep voice, "No, I'll spank you until your bottom is bruised!"