However, at eighteen, it’s much better than the first time meeting Shen Xinzhu.
No wonder over the years, Jin Chen hasn’t taken a liking to Shen Xinzhu.
"Who else is at home?" Wen Ruya wasn’t trying to bring up Lu Xingzhi’s wounds, she was just casually asking.
"It’s just me alone." Seeing Wen Ruya’s apologetic look, Lu Xingzhi smiled and said, "Please don’t feel sorry, I’m fine. Birth, illness, and death, none of us can stop it."
Helian Yi also looked at Lu Xingzhi; he hadn’t expected that Lu Xingzhi’s family had no other relatives left.
"Good child." Wen Ruya gently patted the back of her hand, "You’ve been wronged."
"Your uncle brought Helian Yi to apologize to you." Huo Jincheng was afraid Lu Xingzhi felt uncomfortable, and was reminding Helian Yi to start.
This was a tone that brooked no discussion.
Helian Yi, despite being unwilling, had no choice but to say, "I’m sorry."
It wasn’t completely unwilling; there was a bit of guilt and sincerity involved.
Lu Xingzhi’s little face hadn’t even fully recovered from the swelling yet; yesterday, he knew how much strength he used.
It just felt too awkward.
Seeing his aggrieved and awkward manner, Lu Xingzhi couldn’t help but laugh.
This arrogant and fierce wolf dog in front of Huo Jincheng turns into a docile little lamb.
"Yesterday, I slapped you once; today I owe you ten slaps." Helian Yi indeed felt aggrieved, he really didn’t want to hit anyone.
He reached out and slapped his own face, moreover, with considerable force.
Seeing her son slap himself , Wen Ruya felt distressed, but this time it was his fault, and he had to learn a lesson.
Even though she felt pity, she didn’t say anything.
"Enough!" Lu Xingzhi stopped him after he had slapped himself four times.
She understood that Huo Jincheng was doing this to affirm her authority; he treated her so well, she naturally didn’t want to make him uncomfortable.
"That’s enough; you’re a public figure, this face is more valuable than mine. Four slaps take a few days to heal; repaying me with this one slap is already sufficient."
Lu Xingzhi had already grasped Huo Jincheng’s intentions; she knew for sure he said something that made their family come over today.
Her gratitude towards Huo Jin once again reached a new level.
How should she repay his kindness?
Lu Xingzhi was troubled; she didn’t have anything!
"Since Zhi Zhi said so, no need for more slaps. No next time."
"Little Zhi Liao, you’re too kind." Helian Xi hugged her, "You should let him take a few more slaps to learn a lesson."
"I’m not kind; the slap wasn’t meant for me anyway. If I didn’t pull you, it wouldn’t have landed on my face." Lu Xingzhi said frankly.
Can’t we just pretend a bit?
"Sweet child, have Xiao Xi bring you to play at our home when you have time." Wen Ruya had a very good impression of Lu Xingzhi and appreciated her knowing when to advance or retreat, understanding propriety.
She didn’t stop him immediately nor spoke some pleasant words after he finished, instead giving her son a way out.
Helian Yi saw his family’s impression of Lu Xingzhi skyrocket; wishing nothing more than to finish those ten slaps.
What’s the meaning of this?
Actually, if you say he severely dislikes Lu Xingzhi, there really wasn’t.
It’s just he couldn’t bear to see Shen Xinzhu so sad. But he also clearly understood one thing.
Without Lu Xingzhi, Huo Jincheng wouldn’t like her either.