Reality was, after all, not as open as the dream world. Feeling her face getting hot, Chen Luoqiu turned around and said softly: "I'm going up now. You should head back too."
Alex said: "You bought so many things; I'm afraid you won't be able to carry them all. Let me help you take them up. Don't worry, I won't go inside."
Chen Luoqiu hesitated for a moment before nodding. Normally, she wouldn't buy so much at once, but today, with Alex accompanying her, she didn't want to part so quickly. She had browsed a few more shops and bought extra just so she could be with him a little longer.
"Then you lead the way." Alex smiled.
Chen Luoqiu looked back at him suspiciously, always feeling that his smile was ill-intentioned.
After a while, Chen Luoqiu realized what Alex was up to. Walking in front, because of the different heights of the stairs, Alex, walking behind, could admire her posture and shape every time he looked up.
Chen Luoqiu was aware of her physical advantages. If she wore tight pants, occasionally making larger movements, the trembling shape would be even more alluring. It just so happened that she was wearing jeans today, and her heart suddenly felt shy.
Looking back, she gave Alex a playful, angry glare. While her face was flushed, she also felt amused inside. Alex's behavior was as naughty as a child's, which she found somewhat cute, and her heart felt as sweet as if she had drunk honey.
Chen Luoqiu lived on the sixth floor, and the old building had no elevator. Fortunately, Alex's body had been strengthened, so he didn't end up panting from exhaustion in front of the girl while carrying so many things. During the climb, Chen Luoqiu asked to take some of the load, but Alex refused every time; he deeply cherished this girl and didn't want her to be burdened.
Upon climbing to the sixth floor, Alex was slightly sweaty. Chen Luoqiu looked at him apologetically and, just as she was about to say something, suddenly heard a familiar voice coming from her home, carrying a fawning tone.
"Auntie, please open the door. I'm Luoqiu's good friend. I came specially to see you and even bought you some fruit."
Alex and Chen Luoqiu exchanged glances, both frowning. Recognizing the voice as that of Tang Jing, they both immediately thought that Tang Jing had come to seek revenge on Chen Luoqiu's mother.
However, when they looked toward the sound, they realized that wasn't the case. Standing next to the chubby girl Tang Jing was a refined-looking man in his thirties. He was waiting patiently, a pair of narrow eyes occasionally flashing with calculating glints.
Chen Luoqiu was surprised when she saw the man. Noticing Alex's probing gaze, she nodded, letting Alex understand that this person was indeed Dr. Zhang.
What was Dr. Zhang's purpose in coming here at this time?
Alex frowned deeply. He had no affection for this Dr. Zhang. To dare to covet his woman, and even incite Tang Jing to bully Chen Luoqiu, and now to show up at their doorstep—there must be some scheme.
Perhaps Dr. Zhang wanted to influence Chen Luoqiu through her mother. After all, her mother was a patient bedridden for a long time, and it would be hard not to be tempted when faced with a doctor who could provide free treatment.
Since Dr. Zhang appeared, Chen Luoqiu had been observing Alex's expression. At this moment, she took the initiative to hold his hand and said: "There is no such thing as a free lunch in this world. My mom knows this, and besides... my mom's illness is not so easily cured."
Alex instantly felt much more at ease. He squeezed the girl's hand and said lightly: "Why don't we go and see for ourselves what this Dr. Zhang is actually thinking."
Chen Luoqiu looked at him with confusion but still nodded.
"Daughter, what are you doing here? Huh, who is this?"
At this moment, the door of Chen Luoqiu's neighbor opened, and a middle-aged woman who looked similar to Tang Jing and was just as chubby walked out. Seeing Tang Jing, she asked curiously.
"Mom, this is Dr. Zhang. He wants to treat Chen Luoqiu's mother for free, but Chen Luoqiu's mother won't open the door."
Tang Jing quickly explained the situation.
Tang's mother said in surprise: "She doesn't even want free treatment? Chen Luoqiu's mother, heh, why bother with her? Isn't she afraid of wasting money?"
She curled her lips with schadenfreude.
"Dr. Zhang is kind-hearted and wealthy. Mom, why don't you help us persuade her to open the door?"
While speaking, Tang Jing suddenly grabbed Dr. Zhang's hand with a sweet smile. Dr. Zhang, however, felt as uncomfortable as if he had eaten a fly; he quietly pulled his hand away with a stiff smile on his face.
Tang's mother's eyes lit up as she noticed the BMW car keys that Dr. Zhang had deliberately exposed. Her mind immediately became active; her daughter was being intimate with the wealthy Dr. Zhang, so she had to seize the opportunity and marry off the money-losing girl as soon as possible.
At this moment, a soft voice came from the room: "You all leave. My daughter is coming back soon, and I only open the door for my daughter."
It was Chen Luoqiu's mother; judging by the voice, she was actually quite young.
While Alex was surprised, he also noticed that Dr. Zhang's face turned an unusual shade of red, as if he felt very excited upon hearing Chen Luoqiu's mother's voice.
Next, the mother-daughter duo of Tang Jing hovered around Dr. Zhang, continuously trying to persuade Chen Luoqiu's mother inside. The mother of Tang Jing was also a hot-tempered person; she slapped the door with loud thuds, attracting the surrounding neighbors and even residents from floors above and below.
Hearing that there was a doctor willing to provide free treatment to Chen Luoqiu's mother, everyone gathered around with interest to watch, and occasionally some kind-hearted people helped persuade her as well.
Dr. Zhang was very pleased, wearing what he considered a victorious smile. In his view, Chen Luoqiu's mother had limited mobility; when it came time for treatment, performing all sorts of physical examinations on her would only be to his own advantage. Furthermore, the people around helping to persuade her would force Chen Luoqiu's mother to open the door—refusing the neighbors' kindness would make her seem too unfeeling.
Seeing this scene from a distance, Chen Luoqiu's cheeks puffed up in anger, which was inexplicably cute when she got angry.
Alex felt he couldn't wait any longer. He simply took out the "True Self" card, selected Dr. Zhang as the target, and confirmed its use.
The card transformed into a beam of light, flew onto Dr. Zhang's body, and merged into him; no one noticed.
The smug Dr. Zhang's body stiffened. His gaze landed on the mother-daughter duo of Tang Jing who were calling at the door. For some reason, the two fat women he had previously found repulsive suddenly seemed to look good to him.
Noticing that there were people standing all around, Dr. Zhang suddenly felt a strong urge—an urge to announce himself to the world.
He reacted almost subconsciously. Suddenly stepping forward, he wrapped his arms around the waists of Tang Jing and her mother, turned to face the crowd, and shouted loudly:
"Gentlemen, I love mothers and daughters! I love them most of all! I love how they look when they serve me together, and that taboo pleasure that makes one linger and forget to return. This is simply the most wonderful thing in the world, so gentlemen, I love mothers and daughters most of all! I love Tang Jing and her mother too. From today on, they are mine!"
After saying that, he hugged the stunned Tang Jing and her mother tightly. He first planted a kiss on the mother's face and then moved to kiss Tang Jing. Amidst her bewilderment, a hint of excitement actually appeared on Tang Jing's face.
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