Lu Chen spoke casually as he fastened his belt.
His voice suddenly turned cold: "Let me tell you, don't bully my sister again, or next time I'll break all your legs. You have to believe me, I can definitely do it!"
The thugs nodded repeatedly, not daring to object.
"Get lost!" Lu Chen roared.
And so, the thugs scrambled away.
Lu Chen smiled smugly. After all, he came from a martial arts family; though his skills weren't great, he could still take down a few thugs. Thinking back, a pang of sadness struck him. That night, he could only flee for his life, abandoning the girl he had just met but who had given him everything.
The little girl stared blankly at Lu Chen for a while, her beautiful eyes brimming with youthful innocence. Her smiling face suddenly flushed red, and she timidly extended a small hand to Lu Chen: "Brother, hello, my name is..."
"Your name is Gong Xiaoyi," Lu Chen smiled. "I know you. I'm your brother's brother, so you're your brother. Let's play together sometime, bye-bye."
With that, he didn't shake Gong Xiaoyi's hand, but simply patted her hair lightly before turning and leaving.
Gong Xiaoyi watched his retreating figure, a strange ripple stirring within her. She wondered, was this what it felt like to experience first love? Just as she was feeling flustered, she suddenly saw Lu Chen return, slipping five hundred-yuan bills into her hand.
"Uh, it's the first time meeting my little sister, I should give you some money. Take this and buy some candy."
"Oh, I... I don't want your money! By the way, I don't even know your name yet, what's your name... Hey! Hey!" Gong Xiaoyi murmured, her head bowed. She looked up and saw that the figure had already moved away into the distance.
Walking down the street, Lu Chen felt lost for a moment. Just a few days ago he was a young master from a prestigious family, and now he felt like a homeless man. Moreover, he originally had 9,300 yuan on him, but after giving 8,000 yuan to Gong Jiu for nutritional supplements and 500 yuan as a red envelope to Gong Xiaoyi, he only had a little over 800 yuan left!
However, he waved his hand, instantly dispelling his confusion.
"What's there to be afraid of? Although it's said that even a hero can be brought down by a lack of funds, everyone has their own talents. What am I worried about? First, find a hotel for the night, then rent an apartment and look for a job!"
Lu Chen set a goal for himself, found a hotel costing 80 yuan a night to stay in, and planned to rent an apartment the next day.
Although he was unfamiliar with the city, thankfully there was the internet. After checking 58.com and then AntRent, Lu Chen found a good place. In a mid-range residential complex in the east of the city, a homeowner with three bedrooms and two living rooms wanted to rent out one room for 550 yuan. After comparing various options, this seemed like the best value, so Lu Chen happily went to the rental.
Although the homeowner stated that a female was the only option and men should not apply, they also mentioned that it would be best if the applicant could cook. If so, the homeowner would provide three meals a day for free. While Lu Chen had previously been a playboy, cooking was one of his hobbies. His skills were average, but he figured it wouldn't be a problem for everyday meals.
Moreover, Lu Chen had a strange feeling. Whenever he thought about cooking, a powerful energy stirred within him, as if it were about to burst forth from somewhere.
That energy was one of the seven energies formed after the Seven Life Flowers transferred from Shangguan Wan into his body. This astonished Lu Chen. Wait, what? Seven lives lived to the extreme? Could one of them be cooking? Becoming a culinary master? Are you kidding me? Can becoming a culinary master really conquer the world?
If that were truly the case, Lu Chen was still a little disappointed. However, wasn't it because the other six energies hadn't been activated yet?
Being a culinary master wouldn't be bad; the head chef at a five-star hotel earns so much these days!
Standing on his future landlord's lap, Lu Chen reached out and knocked on the door.
The door opened, and in an instant, Lu Chen was stunned.
This was definitely a beauty! She was over 1.65 meters tall, with a bust size of over 36, and her face exuded a strong, cold beauty, both aloof and alluring.
She was between twenty-six and twenty-seven years old, and judging from her demeanor, she was already a young married woman.
Well, a young girl's figure wouldn't be so alluring.
Lu Chen suddenly felt a surge of excitement. How wonderful it would be if such a beautiful young woman didn't have a husband.
What a wonderful encounter, what a wonderful romantic experience, what a wonderful life.
"Hi, are you Dong Qingqing? I'm here looking for a roommate, I..."
"Sorry, I don't hire male tenants. I clearly stated that in the ad."
"No, I..."
Bang!
"Ouch, my head!"