<h4>Chapter 1009: Chapter 1003: Do you understand what I mean?</h4>


    Shen Manjun finished her tea, looked at Lu Tianxing with a deep gaze, and said, "I’m an ordinary woman, no different from others. I long for love and yearn for a man to care for and protect me. But I know that every man who approaches me has ulterior motives. They im to like me so much, but in reality, they’re only after the Shen Family’s wealth."


    "I once tried to give Qiaoqiao aplete family, but you might know the result. Qiaoqiao has always been averse to anyone, always causing a scene, until she met you. I initially thought Qiaoqiao was being manipted by you, which is why she couldn’t forget you. But after what happened yesterday, when Ished out at you, Qiaoqiao also got angry at me. It was the first time she looked at me like that, and at that moment, I realized that Qiaoqiao truly likes you, really likes you."


    Lu Tianxing paused at Shen Manjun’s words, slightly taken aback: "Miss Shen, what exactly do you mean by this? Can you be direct?"


    "What I mean is, I don’t have the time to y games of ambiguity or indulge in some vague feelings. That’s something little girls do, and I’ve passed that age. I only want to find someone I can rely on. Lu Tianxing, do you understand what I mean?"


    "I understand."


    Lu Tianxing nodded, feeling not much joy in his heart, and said calmly, "Ms. Xue, I’m curious, why did you choose me? Logically, there are many men more excellent and dedicated than I am. With your conditions, finding a better man shouldn’t be difficult."


    "Yes, with my conditions, finding a more outstanding man is indeed simple, but finding a man Qiaoqiao likes and who can protect her is rare. Although Qiaoqiao is not my biological daughter, I’ve always treated her as such in my heart. I don’t want to make Qiaoqiao unhappy for my own happiness."


    Shen Manjun took a deep breath and looked at Lu Tianxing, saying, "To be honest, I didn’t like you from the bottom of my heart before and viewed you as aplete scoundrel because you were the first one bold enough to flirt with me. Even in Xiangjiang, I was so furious I wished to have you killed, so you would disappear from this world entirely. But I have to admit, you are the only man daring enough to flirt with me and not get punished by me."


    Lu Tianxing didn’t speak, just listened quietly.


    "Later, at the Wealth Mansion, I saw you surrounded by women, and for some reason, I had an impulse to take revenge on you and teach you a lesson. But instead, you got the upper hand. At that moment, I wanted to stab you, until someone broke into the Wealth Mansion and tried to take your wife away."


    "At that time, knowing you were outmatched, you still risked your life to protect your wife. Especially when you said to Bai Zhiqing, while clearly severely injured, that if the enemy wanted to harm her, they’d have to step over your dead body. That’s when I finally understood why so many women liked you despite you being a flirtatious scoundrel. It’s because you’re a real man willing to take on everything for a woman, refusing to let your woman get hurt, even if it means dying first. I think no woman wouldn’t be moved by a man like you."


    Shen Manjun spoke with a gentle intention, her eyes resting on Lu Tianxing. She never imagined she would develop feelings for a man she once disliked, even if it was just a hint of a crush. But, as she said, she’s not a little girl and doesn’t have the time for a rtionship or to pursue romance. Liking is liking, and that’s enough.


    Lu Tianxing looked at Shen Manjun, took a deep breath, and said, "Does this count as a confession to me?"


    Shen Manjun didn’t refute, nodding and saying, "If that’s how you want to see it, that’s fine. I don’t need a love story or a process of falling in love. I only hope that when I’m tired, sleepy, or weary, there will be a man who gives me a shoulder to lean on, and that will be enough."


    At this point, the smile on Shen Manjun’s face gradually faded, and her tone became somewhat somber: "Lu Tianxing, do you think I’m cheap, falling in love with you after only meeting you a few times, falling for a man years younger than me?"


    "No, the pursuit of love knows no age. People in their seventies and eighties can have twilight romances. You’re so young and beautiful that walking down the street, people would absolutely assume you’re only eighteen." Lu Tianxing shook his head, looking at Shen Manjun as he spoke.


    At that moment, a fragrance of dishes wafted in, and Sister-inw Lin came out from the kitchen, holding a dish. "What were you both chatting about just now? You seemed really engaged in the conversation. What were you discussing? Was it Man Jun talking behind my back?"


    Shen Manjun took a deep breath and chuckled, "Sister-inw Lin, even if you gave me ten times the courage, I wouldn’t dare speak ill of you. I was just telling Lu Tianxing that if I pursued him, would he be willing to give me a chance."


    "Hahaha, then what did Tianxing say?" Sister-inw Linughed.


    "I said, of course, keep her guessing. After all, having a beautiful girl chasing after you is quite a bragging right. Sister-inw Lin, don’t you think so?"


    "Indeed, that makes sense."


    Sister-inw Lin nodded, "But Tianxing, let me tell you, if a girl is pursuing you and you like her, you should seize the opportunity immediately. Otherwise, if the girl loses patience, she mightpletely give up on you. And if you’re not interested, you should say so early. Otherwise, you’ll end up despised."


    "I understand, thank you for the advice."


    Sister-inw Lin smiled and said nothing more, returning to the kitchen to continue her work.


    Soon, several dishes of homemade food were ced on the table, and she returned to the kitchen, ostensibly to give Lu Tianxing and Shen Manjun some private space.


    "Lu Tianxing, try the food and see how it tastes. Sister-inw Lin used to be a top chef." Shen Manjun looked at Lu Tianxing and said.


    Lu Tianxing didn’t say a word, picked up a piece of twice-cooked pork, and put it in his mouth, chewing it gently. "How is it? How does it taste?"


    "Very good, a very authentic method of making twice-cooked pork."


    Lu Tianxing nodded, his gazending on Shen Manjun, "Miss Shen, you say you like me, but have you investigated my background?"


    Shen Manjun took a sip of seaweed egg drop soup, shook her head, and said, "I have, but not much. I only know that you grew up in an orphanage,ter joined the army, became a famous military knife, and then left the army for unknown reasons, going abroad. Besides that, I haven’t been able to find any more information."


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