RNP Chapter 900 Lu Jia warns Xu Damao
Chapter 900 Lu Jia warns Xu Damao
When Lu Jia returned to the courtyard after get off work, the setting sun was slanting over the wall, illuminating the gray courtyard with a warm yellow hue. As she reached the gate to the middle courtyard, she saw Xu Damao staggering out of the house, carrying an empty wine bottle, apparently preparing to go out. Lu Jia stopped, a smile plastered on her face, and took the initiative to greet him: "Da Mao, where are you going in such a hurry?"
Xu Damao was originally holding back his anger, wondering who was so blind to block his way. But when he looked up and saw that it was Lu Jia, his anger immediately subsided and he forced a smile on his face: "Hey, we've run out of wine at home. I'm going out to buy some. I want to have a drink tonight."
Lu Jia looked at him with an inexplicable look in her eyes, and said slowly, "Oh, buying some wine." She paused and changed the subject, "Some things are better left unsaid. Don't spread them around. Otherwise, if you get beaten up accidentally one day, don't blame me for not warning you."
Although Xu Damao's brain sometimes works slowly, he still heard the hidden meaning in the words—this was a naked threat. His heart skipped a beat, and he quickly waved his hands, putting on an ingratiating smile. "Lu Jia, don't worry. I, Xu Damao, may not have other special abilities, but I can keep my mouth shut. I won't say a word that shouldn't be said. I know nothing, really."
Seeing him like this, Lu Jia smiled with satisfaction and waved her hand: "Then go buy some wine quickly, don't delay the drinking time."
Xu Damao responded as if he had been pardoned and walked out quickly. As soon as he reached the gate of the courtyard, he ran into He Yuzhu coming back from outside. He Yuzhu saw Xu Damao and Lu Jia standing together and talking from a distance, and his brows immediately frowned. After Xu Damao left, he walked a few steps to Lu Jia and said with a little worry: "Lu Jia, you don't know, this Xu Damao is not a good guy, he has a lot of bad water in his belly, and he knows how to gossip and calculate people all day long. Stay away from him in the future and don't talk to him too much, understand?"
After hearing what He Yuzhu said, Lu Jia couldn't help but curl up the corners of her mouth and smiled, with a look of understanding in her eyes: "How could I not know his character? He's so smooth-talking, how could I have said too much to him? We just happened to meet at the door, so I just casually exchanged a few words, that's all."
He Yuzhu finally breathed a sigh of relief, his tense shoulders relaxing. He nodded, then changed the subject, his face lighting up with excitement, his eyes brightening: "Lu Jia, today I'm going to show you some of my signature dishes. I've been so busy with all the messy stuff in the yard lately that I'm almost unaccustomed to the stove. I feel like my cooking skills are a little rusty. It's a good opportunity for you to taste some of my cooking to see if I've really regressed."
Lu Jia quickly waved her hands, her smile widening. "Brother Zhuzi, what are you talking about? Your cooking skills are well-known throughout the courtyard. Everyone knows that you, He Yuzhu, are a master cook. You must be overthinking it. Who would say your cooking skills have declined? I'm looking forward to feasting on you today. Don't try to find excuses to be lazy. You must show your true skills!"
After being praised by Lu Jia, the inexplicable worries and restraints in He Yuzhu's heart immediately disappeared. He laughed out loud and patted his chest to assure: "Don't worry! I guarantee that you will want to eat more after eating it, and you will be absolutely satisfied!" He secretly thought to himself that Xu Damao was not worth mentioning in his eyes now. There was no need to ruin his mood because of him and delay his good mood of cooking for Lu Jia.
He Yuzhu turned and went to the kitchen to prepare dinner. Just as he put on his apron, he saw Gu Nan coming back from outside. He wanted to go up and say hello, but seeing Gu Nan's hurried look, as if he had a lot of important things to deal with, he swallowed the words on his lips and didn't go up to disturb him again.
He Yuzhu couldn't help feeling a little uncomfortable and a little embarrassed, but he also knew that his situation was different from Gu Nan's, so he didn't think about it anymore and lowered his head to continue cleaning up the dishes.
At this time, Lu Jia came over and reminded him softly (with a bit of consideration in her tone): "Brother Zhuzi, the dishes are almost ready. It's time to go back and cook, otherwise you will be late for dinner."
He Yuzhu understood Lu Jia was trying to save face. He smiled, nodded, and said, "Okay, I'll start cooking right away." But he was secretly thinking: I really don't have the qualifications to talk to Gu Nan right now. He's the deputy factory director, holding real power, while I'm just a cook earning an apprentice's salary, not even a regular employee. How can I have the confidence to compete with him? It's better to just focus on my own work.
Lu Jia watched Gu Nan's hurriedly leaving back, a barely perceptible coldness flashing in her eyes. In her heart, she secretly challenged herself: "Gu Nan, don't be so arrogant. Wait until Brother Xiao catches you, and we'll see how arrogant you can be!"
She had always had unwavering faith in Xiao Bao's abilities. Xiao Bao was a renowned assassin, agile and meticulous. However, as times changed and tensions grew, he and his brothers became more reserved, keeping a low profile and concealing their strength, fearing they would be targeted and targeted by those above them.
In reality, Xiao Bao had already made up his mind: once he finished the loose ends, he would take his brothers and leave this troubled place, find a place where no one knew him, start a small business, and live a stable life. After years of struggling on the road, he had seen too much fighting, killing, and intrigue, and he was tired of it. He just wanted to live a few days in peace.
But the night before he packed his bags and prepared to leave, Lu Yan showed up. Seeing Lu Yan's dusty, dejected look, Xiao Bao felt a bit reluctant to be disturbed—he hated being bothered by things like this—but after all, he and Lu Yan had a bit of a past, so he patiently asked politely, "Brother Lu, why are you looking for me so late at night? What's going on?"
Lu Yan's face was undeniably haggard, and the dark circles under his eyes were particularly noticeable, as if he'd been up all night. He looked at Xiao Bao, his eyes filled with earnestness, his voice a bit hoarse: "Brother Xiao Bao, to be honest, I'm completely screwed this time. One wrong step, and I've lost everything. I'm afraid there's no chance of recovery." He paused, took a deep breath, and seemed to have made a great decision. "But I have a younger sister named Lu Jia. She's still young and hasn't experienced any hardships. I don't ask for anything else now, I just hope she can live a peaceful and happy life, unaffected by my troubles. So, I'd like you to help look after her and protect her. Can you agree to this?"