Chapter 180 The Secret of the Chat Group Exposed! Lu Ming Makes His Move!
Zhu Zhuqing stepped forward and, seemingly oblivious to everyone else, reached out to straighten Lu Ming's slightly disheveled collar.
Her movements were light and gentle; her fingertips brushed against Lu Ming's neck, sending a tingling sensation through him.
"That Huo Wu, the way she's looking at you is weird."
Zhu Zhuqing leaned close to Lu Ming's ear and said in a voice only the two of them could hear, "I don't like it."
"oh?"
Lu Ming raised an eyebrow, reached out and put his arm around Zhu Zhuqing's slender waist, using a little force to pull her close to him.
"What? Is my little kitty jealous?"
Zhu Zhuqing did not struggle, but instead leaned into his arms, looking up at him with a wild look in her eyes.
"You are mine."
She asserted her dominance in a low voice, "I won't give anyone a chance except Rongrong and Xiaowu. Especially that Huowu, don't even think about it."
Lu Ming looked down at the stunningly beautiful face in his arms, and his heart stirred as he recalled the wild night they had spent together.
"rest assured."
He gently patted Zhu Zhuqing's pert buttocks. "That kind of stuff doesn't even meet my standards. I'm very picky. Only a top-quality cat like my cat can really tempt me."
Zhu Zhuqing blushed, but instead of flinching, she boldly met Lu Ming's gaze.
"Then... shall we continue tonight?"
"Cough cough."
A slightly awkward cough interrupted their intimate moment.
Lu Ming turned his head.
Not far away, two beautiful girls in sky-blue team uniforms were standing there.
It was none other than the Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er sisters from Tianshui Academy.
Shui Bing'er looked at Lu Ming and Zhu Zhuqing, who were pressed tightly together, and a complex expression flashed in her usually calm eyes.
She was well aware of Zhu Zhuqing's abilities and could also see the tacit understanding between the two women.
That was her biggest competitor.
"Lu Ming… Captain."
Shui Bing'er bowed slightly, her manners impeccable, her voice clear and cool as a spring, "Congratulations, you have won a great victory."
Lu Ming released Zhu Zhuqing and nodded to Shui Bing'er.
"Thank you. Captain Shui Bing'er, is there something you need?"
Shui Bing'er glanced at the noisy crowd around her, then at Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu, who were watching Lu Ming intently from behind.
"It's not very convenient to talk here."
Shui Bing'er pursed her lips. "Could we... talk in private? I have something very important to say to Captain Lu."
Zhu Zhuqing's eyes instantly sharpened, like a cat guarding its food.
Ning Rongrong also narrowed her eyes, looking wary.
"Is there anything we can't say here?" Ning Rongrong interjected. "If you want to express your gratitude, a small gift would suffice. What's the point of talking to each other privately?"
Shui Bing'er did not back down, but simply looked at Lu Ming quietly.
"It's about the Star Dou Great Forest."
Upon hearing these words, Lu Ming understood.
It seems they recognized me.
He smiled and waved to Zhu Zhuqing and Rongrong, "It's okay, I'll be right back."
...
Beside a secluded grove of trees in the Royal Hunting Grounds.
Far from the hustle and bustle of the stadium, the only sounds are the rustling of leaves in the breeze.
Shuiyue'er had been hiding behind her sister, but seeing that no one was around, she finally couldn't help but peek out.
She looked at Lu Ming, her bright eyes sparkling, her cheeks flushed, like a little fangirl seeing her idol.
"Watch out for Superman!"
Shuiyue suddenly called out.
Lu Ming stopped and turned to look at the two sisters, a playful look on his face.
"Captain Shui Bing'er, who is your sister calling?"
Shui Bing'er took a deep breath and bowed deeply to Lu Ming once again.
This time, she bent her waist very low, showing absolute sincerity.
"Young Master Lu, let's not beat around the bush."
Shui Bing'er straightened up, looking intently at Lu Ming, "Even though you were wearing a mask back then, you definitely wouldn't mistake me for someone else."
"You're the 'Careful Superman' who saved us sisters twice in the Starry Sky Forest."
Shuiyue nodded vigorously and moved closer.
"Yes, yes! I remember that figure very clearly!"
Shuiyue'er's big eyes blinked, as if she wanted to melt Lu Ming's heart. "I thought you were really handsome back then, but I didn't expect you to be even more handsome without the mask on! Brother Lu, you're too modest!"
Now that he'd been exposed, Lu Ming didn't intend to deny it.
He shrugged and leaned against a big tree.
"It was nothing, don't worry about it."
"That won't do!"
Shuiyue'er panicked and ran to Lu Ming, almost pressing herself against him. "Even a drop of kindness deserves a spring of gratitude, let alone a life-saving grace! And twice at that!"
She looked at Lu Ming, her eyes overflowing with adoration.
"Brother Lu, to repay you, I've decided…"
"Moon!"
Shui Bing'er quickly pulled her infatuated younger sister back, afraid that she would say something shocking.
"Sis! Why are you pulling me!"
Shuiyue pouted in dissatisfaction, "Such an important matter should of course be shared with my benefactor!"
She turned to look at Lu Ming, lowering her voice mysteriously.
"Brother Lu, do you know what? I've recently hit the jackpot!"
Shui Bing'er's expression changed, but it was too late to stop her.
"I've joined an incredibly amazing place called the 'Chat Group of All Gods'!"
Shuiyue'er said proudly, "That place is amazing! It's right here in my head, like a screen! There are several very powerful seniors inside!"
Shui Bing'er held her forehead, looking helpless.
"Moon, why do you tell everyone everything?"
She looked at her sister, her tone tinged with reproach, "That's such a confidential matter. Do you know how much trouble it would cause if someone with ill intentions found out?"
Shuiyue'er, however, disagreed.
She looked at Lu Ming and said confidently, "Brother Lu is no outsider! He's our savior, and... and I'm good at judging people, Brother Lu would never harm me!"
As she spoke, she winked at Lu Ming, as if to say, "I believe you."
"And that group is really amazing!"
Shuiyue continued chattering, "Sister, you saw it too, that Huowu from earlier, she must have joined the group too, otherwise how could she have a soul bone? I also snagged some good stuff in the group!"
Seeing her younger sister's completely unguarded state, Shui Bing'er sighed, turned to look at Lu Ming, her eyes filled with a hint of apology and...envy.
"I'm sorry you had to see this."
Shui Bing'er said softly, "Yue'er is lucky to have such a great opportunity. I also really want to go in and see, but unfortunately I haven't had the chance."
She looked at Lu Ming with a complicated expression.
If she could also join that so-called chat group, would she become even stronger?
Would that allow me to get a little closer to the man in front of me?
Lu Ming found the two sisters' conversation amusing, but feigned a shocked expression.
(End of chapter)