Chapter 129 : Chapter 129
129. Band-Aid
Seeing Lu Zheng’s lust-clouded, eager expression, Yi Ning’s lips curled into a satisfied smirk.
“Wear whatever you give me.”
Indeed.
If Lu Zheng managed to actually bring her clothing, she would wear it.
But only if he could actually bring one.
Where would a grown man like Lu Zheng find a cute skirt to give her on such short notice?
And to ensure her victory, Yi Ning had also set a strict time limit of only twenty minutes. If she delayed even a little, Lu Zheng would absolutely run out of time.
Hehehe~
She couldn’t wait to see Lu Zheng’s crushed expression when, after busying himself in hopeful excitement, he realized time had already run out and his “reward” had slipped through his fingers.
While Yi Ning was immersed in her brilliant scheme, Lu Zheng had already cleaned up the entire area and walked up to claim his reward.
“What? You’re already done?”
Hearing Lu Zheng’s report, Yi Ning looked around in disbelief.
The wrecked machine, the half-eaten cake trap, the scattered debris—all gone. Even the coffee Lu Zheng had spilled earlier was mopped up so cleanly that the floor reflected light.
Yi Ning: “?”
She pulled out her phone to check the time.
16:45
Yi Ning: “?!”
She looked up at Lu Zheng with wide eyes.
She had considered that Lu Zheng might manage to bring a skirt before time was up, but this situation was just ridiculous.
How long had it even been?
“The Hero Academy doesn’t only teach combat techniques; we also have battlefield cleanup courses. Before graduating, I worked part-time cleaning up battle aftermath.”
Sensing Yi Ning’s suspicious gaze, Lu Zheng explained calmly.
“This was way easier than those days. All I had to do was toss the trash in your workshop’s bin and sweep the floor. Didn’t even need to repair roads or rebuild structures.”
He waved his hand, looking relaxed and content.
But to Yi Ning, that relaxed face looked downright sinister.
“Tsk!”
She clicked her tongue in annoyance and waved him off.
“Go find the clothes, then. I keep my word—if you can bring me something before I clock out, I’ll wear it for you to see. Or you can just give it to me now.”
“Anything will do?”
Lu Zheng asked cautiously.
“Anything!”
Her answer was firm and decisive.
The moment she said it, Lu Zheng’s eyes lit up.
Seeing that sparkle, Yi Ning’s internal alert level shot to maximum.
This bastard isn’t going to bring me something that violates public decency, is he…
No, no, no!
Yi Ning shook her head frantically.
Lu Zheng was still a hero, after all. He shouldn’t do something like that… right?
She couldn’t even tell if that was truly her belief or just something she told herself to feel better.
Yi Ning forced a smile, pulled out her phone, sat down, and prepared to wait for Lu Zheng to return.
But almost the moment she sat down, Lu Zheng loomed over her.
His broad frame blocked out all the light, casting Yi Ning entirely in shadow.
Under that darkness, she couldn’t see Lu Zheng’s expression, and in that unfamiliar atmosphere, an inexplicable unease welled up inside her.
Huh?
Was the size difference between us always this big?
She swallowed nervously.
“Aren’t you going to get the clothes you want?”
“I think I have them on me.”
Lu Zheng shifted, letting light fall back on his face, revealing that familiar grin.
Yi Ning secretly exhaled in relief.
Lu Zheng reached into his pocket.
On him?
Yi Ning returned to her prior confusion.
Why would Lu Zheng have women’s clothing on him?
Could it be…
Yi Ning felt like she was about to uncover a huge secret.
She scrutinized Lu Zheng’s figure, mentally overlaying some of the women’s clothing styles she had seen online onto him…
Honestly, she felt like puking.
“Here.”
Lu Zheng handed something over with a mischievous grin.
Yi Ning looked down—
It was three Band-Aids with penguin patterns.
Band-Aids?
The message was so explosively unexpected that Yi Ning blinked, unable to react at first.
Band-Aids?!
She widened her eyes, staring at Lu Zheng’s hand, then looked up at his face.
“Heh~”
Yi Ning was so angry she laughed.
She snatched the Band-Aids from Lu Zheng’s hand, her lips curling into a dark smile as she turned and strode toward the door.
“Just you wait.”
“Huh?”
Now Lu Zheng was the one stunned.
Watching Yi Ning walk out, he quickly reached out, calling after her.
“I was just kidding, you don’t really have to—”
But Yi Ning acted like she hadn’t heard him, walking straight out and slamming the door shut behind her.
Lu Zheng looked at the closed door, his outstretched hand slowly curling into a loose fist as confusion washed over him.
Was she really mad?
He had intended to surrender and apologize the moment Yi Ning scolded him, but why did it turn out like this…?
Was Yi Ning really angry enough to leave like that?
Lu Zheng hurriedly pulled out his phone and pressed Yi Ning’s number to call and apologize.
But before the call could connect—
BANG!
The door burst open again.
She didn’t actually… change clothes, did she?
Unfortunately, that thought immediately popped into Lu Zheng’s head, filling his mind with all sorts of indecent images. Driven by desire, he looked up at Yi Ning, wanting to etch the upcoming scene into his mind.
Yi Ning, stepping back in, was still wearing the same clothes as before.
Lu Zheng let out a sigh of relief but also felt an inexplicable sense of disappointment.
No!
Maybe she’s wearing it underneath!
He stood rooted to the spot, a mix of anticipation and anxiety swirling within him as he waited for Yi Ning to walk over.
What’s going to happen next?
Lu Zheng subconsciously closed his eyes.
Then—
A whooshing sound cut through the air.
On instinct, Lu Zheng reached out to catch the incoming object, but he paused, lowered his hand, and chose to take the hit.
BANG!
A heavy force slammed into his head.
Lu Zheng opened his eyes briefly and caught a glimpse of the object in Yi Ning’s hands.
A folding chair.
He closed his eyes again, letting himself collapse to the ground after Yi Ning kicked him in the stomach, not resisting as she raised the chair and beat him thoroughly.
To be fair, he had gone too far this time.
Only when Yi Ning’s anger finally dissipated did she step off of him, reach into her pocket, and pull out the three Band-Aids.
“Take these back and stick them on yourself.”
She tossed the Band-Aids onto Lu Zheng’s face, then kicked off her shoes and stomped down hard on his face with her bare foot.
“And this—is your reward for today!”