Chapter 72

Chapter 72

After finishing the military boxing session in the afternoon, the instructor dismissed everyone.0

Sweat poured down everyone's faces. After more than a week of this, everyone's skin had darkened significantly. The girls fared slightly better, as many of them applied sunscreen and even used facial masks afterward. Most of the boys, however, had tanned considerably.0

Lu Zhe was about to leave.0

In the next moment, someone gently patted him on the back.0

He turned around.0

"Lu Zhe, I had a few moves in the military boxing that I didn't perform well. Can I ask you for some guidance?" Lu Zhe's boxing skills were excellent, and even the instructor had praised him. During training, Lu Zhe had been selected as a model to demonstrate the correct moves to everyone.0

It was Yang Shujing who had approached him for help.0

"You were so impressive during the demonstration earlier," Yang Shujing said, her eyes filled with admiration, as if Lu Zhe were glowing.0

She spoke softly to him, "I'll perform the moves for you. Can you watch and tell me if I'm doing them correctly? If there's anything wrong, could you help me correct it?"0

Lu Zhe directly refused, "The instructor is over there. I suggest you ask him if you have any doubts."0

Yang Shujing had removed her hat, her high ponytail neatly tied, and her gentle features still exuded a sense of serenity despite the sunburn. Her appearance was the kind that was harmless and endearing, and many of the boys in the class had noticed her when the military training began.0

Now, she tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, revealing her slender neck, and said shyly, "The instructor is too strict... I... I don't dare to ask him. Since the instructor praised your moves as standard, could you guide me?"0

Most of the girls in the class were afraid of the instructor.0

Nearby, a boy approached, standing next to Lu Zhe. "Lu Zhe, why don't you teach her? If she doesn't perform well tomorrow, the instructor will make her run five laps around the field."0

Yang Shujing gratefully glanced at the boy.0

Lu Zhe's expression was as cold and stern as the instructor's. "I'm sorry, I'm in a hurry."0

Yang Shujing quickly shook her head, understandingly saying, "It's me who should apologize for holding you up, Lu Zhe. You go ahead and take care of your business. I'll ask another classmate for help."0

The boy immediately volunteered, "I can teach you."0

"Then I'll have to trouble Ma Classmate you," Yang Shujing said, thanking him with her eyes.0

The boy, a bit shy, rubbed the back of his head. "It's... it's no trouble at all."0

His sunburned face turned red.0

Lu Zhe left, and his claim of being in a hurry wasn't just an excuse.0

In the private room, Su Ci was already waiting.0

She had dressed up specially for the occasion, wearing a white sleeveless top and a light pink floral skirt. Her hair was loosely tied into a bun, making her look youthful and absolutely pure and adorable.0

A few strands of hair naturally fell on either side of her face, which was tender and delicate, making her look even more beautiful.0

She was boredly playing with her phone, not knowing how long she had been waiting. The door to the private room opened.0

The teenager in camouflage uniform strode in.0

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Su Ci perked up immediately. She looked at him and complained, "I've been waiting for you for so long."0

Lu Zhe sat down beside her, removing his hat. "I'm sorry, I'm late. Are you hungry?"0

Su Ci's watery eyes looked at him pitifully, her tone languid. "I'm hungry. So hungry that I feel weak all over."0

She was lying to Lu Zhe.0

Before leaving, Su Ci had eaten a lot of fruit. She just wanted the boy to feel sorry for her.0

Lu Zhe wanted to pat her head, but noticing her hair was tied up, he didn't want to mess up her hairstyle.0

He picked up the menu and let her choose what she liked to eat. "Let's order first."0

After the waiter came in to take their order and left, the door was closed again.0

Su Ci began to examine Lu Zhe. She exclaimed in surprise, "Lu Zhe, you've gotten darker!"0

She reached out to touch his face.0

In the next second, Lu Zhe caught her hand. "Don't touch me. I'm sweaty and dirty."0

Su Ci smiled brightly at him. "I don't mind."0

Previously, Lu Zhe had a pale complexion, but now he had tanned.0

Because he was wearing a hat, his face was still relatively lighter, but his neck and other exposed skin had turned wheat-colored, giving him a rugged look. Wearing the camouflage uniform, Su Ci found him strangely more stern and increasingly handsome.0

The boy, polished by the training, revealed his edge, making him even more outstanding.0

Su Ci's heart skipped a beat as she looked at him.0

Originally, Lu Zhe had planned to go back to change clothes after the military training and then accompany Su Ci for dinner. But worried that she might wait too long, he decided to come straight from school.0

"Aren't you hot? Take off your jacket," Su Ci suggested, noticing he was still wearing the long-sleeved camouflage uniform. She felt hot just looking at it.0

Lu Zhe was indeed hot, and he reached for the belt around his waist.0

Su Ci's eyes lit up. She reached out, "Let me help you with that."0

Her soft hand, like it had no bones, wrapped around Lu Zhe's belt, and her slender fingers began to undo the buckle.0

Lu Zhe quickly grabbed her mischievous hand. "I can do it myself."0

Su Ci teased him, "Are you disdainful of my service?"0

Her black eyes sparkled, and her face was fair and delicate. Lu Zhe wanted to pinch her cheek but refrained. "No."0

"Then let me help you," Su Ci said, her eyes narrowing as she glanced at him. "This is a little romantic gesture between couples. Do you understand?"0

Lu Zhe lowered his head, holding her restless hand tightly. "Can a man's belt be undone so casually?"0

Su Ci pulled her hand back, pouting. "Fine, then don't ask me to help you next time."0

Lu Zhe: ...0

He looked at her deeply.0

In the next second, he grabbed her hand and placed it on the belt around his waist. "Undo it."0

Su Ci couldn't help but laugh.0

She had never seen Lu Zhe so timid before.0

She smiled sweetly at him, continuing her playful antics. "I don't feel like helping you now. You can do it yourself."0

Su Ci's fingers toyed with the buckle on the belt, "But if you beg me, I'll help you."0

How could there be such a mischievous girl? So capricious and torturous.0

Lu Zhe had no temper left. "I'm begging you."0

Su Ci licked her lips, feeling excited. "You're the one who begged me."0

Her slender fingers began to undo Lu Zhe's belt. Her movements were not very skillful, and her hands kept fidgeting around his waist.0

Lu Zhe could see that she was deliberately playing around.0

He reached out, holding her hand and guiding her to press on both sides of the buckle.0

"Click."0

The buckle came undone.0

Lu Zhe let go of her hand, his dark eyes fixed on her. "Pull it out."0

Somehow, Su Ci's face felt warm.0

Under Lu Zhe's intense gaze, she pulled the belt out of the metal buckle.0

She threw the belt onto Lu Zhe's lap and stopped playing. "You can take off your clothes yourself."0

A faint smile appeared on Lu Zhe's thin lips as he chuckled softly. "Okay."0

After removing the jacket, Lu Zhe was wearing a short-sleeved camouflage T-shirt, which made him appear even more rugged and handsome.0

At that moment, the waiter brought in the dishes.0

Su Ci put aside her playful intentions and started eating obediently.0

Lu Zhe picked out the bones from a fish and placed the meat in her bowl. "Have some soup later."0

After finishing the shrimp ball in her mouth, Su Ci told Lu Zhe about saving the little fat boy this morning. "After we finish eating, I'll give you something good."0

Lu Zhe frowned. Although he knew from Su Ci's account that this time the rescue was not dangerous, what about next time?0

Moreover, every time it was her who risked her safety to save people for him.0

Before, he knew nothing, but now that he knew, he couldn't let her take the risks while he did nothing.0

"Tuan Tuan," Lu Zhe looked at the girl beside him, her cheeks puffed up as she ate. He picked up a napkin from the side and helped her wipe the sauce that had accidentally gotten on her hand.0

Su Ci let him wipe her hand. Lu Zhe's hand had also tanned, turning a wheat-colored.0

Her snow-white hand rested on his, creating a striking contrast between black and white.0

Su Ci marveled at how beautiful her hand was.0

"What is it?" she asked him.0

"In the future, if you need to save someone, you can't act alone." Lu Zhe gently kissed the tip of Su Ci's pinky finger after wiping her hands clean. "The burden of saving others shouldn't fall on you. You shouldn't be the only one working hard for me while I sit back and enjoy the benefits."0

The coldness in Lu Zhe's eyes faded as he tightened his grip on Su Ci's hand. "If you need to save someone in the future, you must tell me. You can't carry the burden alone."0

Su Ci nodded in agreement.0

In fact, he hadn't done nothing. He had helped in saving the company's female employee and Li Chenyu on the mountain.0

Most importantly, he had saved her family.0

After finishing the last gulp of her juice, Su Ci felt full.0

She then stood up and walked to the door, locking it in front of Lu Zhe's surprised gaze.0

Lu Zhe's eyebrows twitched.0

The next second, he heard her say, "Lu Zhe, we haven't kissed in the private room yet."0

He cleared his throat awkwardly, "You haven't finished your meal."0

"I'm already full."0

Su Ci began counting the days since their last kiss with her pretty fingers, complaining, "I'm almost turning back into a rabbit."0

She walked over and instead of sitting back down, she directly sat on Lu Zhe's lap.0

With her short skirt, this action caused the hem to rise, revealing her exceptionally fair thighs. "Kiss me."0

Lu Zhe wasn't devoid of desires; he just had strong self-control.0

He pulled her skirt down and leaned in close, whispering, "Tuan Tuan, don't wear such short skirts."0

Su Ci kissed his lips, which were stained with juice, "Not pretty?"0

Her black, glistening eyes stared at him, as if daring him to say it wasn't.0

Lu Zhe's jaw tightened, "Pretty."0

Su Ci smiled sweetly at him, "I have something good for you."0

She kissed his cold, thin lips, passing the golden cotton candy to him. Then, her mischievous little tongue slipped in as well.0

Just as Lu Zhe pursued her, Su Ci suddenly pulled back.0

In Lu Zhe's dark eyes, the color deepened. His large hand covered the back of her head, trying to pull her closer.0

His cool lips followed, but Su Ci turned her head, "Wait."0

Lu Zhe looked at her, puzzled.0

Su Ci chuckled, "I forgot to ask you something."0

She was deliberately teasing him, luring him in and then stopping abruptly.0

Lu Zhe took a deep breath, his voice low, "What is it?"0

"Recently, are there any girls in your class who like you?" This was the main purpose of her meeting him tonight.0

"Hmm?" Lu Zhe was a bit surprised by her sudden question.0

It was normal that Lu Zhe didn't know about the girl's feelings for him, as she had only played some small tricks and was discreet.0

Su Ci leaned against Lu Zhe like she had no bones, changing her approach, "Recently, have you been in close contact with any girl?"0

Lu Zhe couldn't help but pinch her cheek, "No."0

He was busy with military training every day and didn't have contact with other girls.0

Su Ci smiled, knowing Lu Zhe hadn't thought much about it. She wouldn't mention any specific girl.0

"Lu Zhe, I'm very jealous." Su Ci rested her head on Lu Zhe's chest, seriously saying, "Remember, if you get close to any girl or flirt in the future, I won't want you anymore."0

"Tuan Tuan!" Lu Zhe couldn't bear to hear her say such things.0

Su Ci stroked his chest, listening to his rapid heartbeat, "Just be good and don't attract butterflies and bees, then nothing will happen."0

Lu Zhe straightened her waist and looked into her beautiful eyes, "Has something happened?"0

Otherwise, why would she suddenly ask such a question?0

"Nothing has happened." Su Ci's slender fingers played with his shirt hem, "I'm just reminding you. I heard many couples break up in college."0

Lu Zhe immediately refuted, "We won't."0

Before, he had worried that his illness would drag her down, so he had considered letting her go. But now that there was hope for his recovery, how could he bear to push her away?0

Su Ci nodded, "I know."0

She trusted Lu Zhe's character but still felt the need to warn him, "Anyway, you can't get too close to other girls, or I'll get jealous. You don't know, my heart is as small as a needlehole, I'm very petty."0

Lu Zhe chuckled, agreeing, "Mmm."0

Su Ci was satisfied.0

She shifted closer to him, her black eyes filled with joy, "Do you want to kiss now?"0

As she moved around in his lap, getting closer to his thigh, Lu Zhe tightened his grip on her slender waist, "Don't move."0

His eyes darkened, reminding her, "Tuan Tuan, don't sit so close." Could a man's thigh be sat on?0

Su Ci pouted, dissatisfied, "You have so many demands, not letting me move or get close to you, no kissing then."0

She pretended to get up.0

Lu Zhe held her waist firmly, sighing, "Tuan Tuan, retreating at the last moment is not a good behavior."0

Su Ci blinked, about to argue, but Lu Zhe took the initiative and kissed her, silencing her words.0

Pushed against the edge of the table, Su Ci was trapped.0

Lu Zhe was relentless.0

This little troublemaker needed to learn a lesson.0