Wendy's Return to the Village Chapter 7

Just when Lucas Lu was about to be drowned in the villagers' spit, the police finally arrived.

A police car stopped at the door. The loud scolding in the yard suddenly died down, and the crowd consciously dispersed to one side.

"Who called the police?" An elderly male policeman got out of the car, looked around, and looked very serious.

Lucas Lu grabbed Xiao Tao and took two steps towards the police: "Me."

The old policeman was stunned, and looked Lucas Lu up and down, with doubts and amazement in his eyes. He slowed down his pace unconsciously. After a long while, he slowly glanced at Xiao Tao and asked: "What's the situation? Tell me?"

Lucas Lu explained the situation, then pulled Lily Lian over and pushed her in front of the old policeman, saying, "She is the owner of the B&B, and she can prove that he stole the computer."

The old policeman slowly raised his eyes and looked at Lily Lian, with a hint of surprise in his eyes. After looking at her carefully, he asked in an ambiguous tone: "Really?"

Lily Lian felt a little uncomfortable being stared at by the policeman, his eyes seemed to see through her thoughts.

If she admitted it, she would offend the villagers, because no matter what the truth was, the villagers would only think that Lucas Lu was bullying them. In their eyes, using the computer was nothing, and she still had to stay in the village. But she couldn't deny it against her conscience. After all, the facts were the facts, and denying it would be unfair to Lucas Lu, and she was counting on him to give a good review to the B&B.

When Lily Lian hesitated for a moment, countless gazes staring at her were like thorns, penetrating into her body. The 22-year-old Lily Lian felt the difficulty and helplessness of life for the first time. At this moment, she just wanted to disappear on the spot.

The old policeman saw Lily Lian's embarrassment, chuckled, and said, "Okay, okay, we are all from the same village, we will see each other sooner or later, don't make things complicated." He pointed at Xiao Tao and said, "You, return the computer to the owner quickly, right now."

Maybe it was because the old policeman had a very stern expression and temperament, and was unsmiling. His eyes stared at him like an eagle, which frightened him in a moment. Xiao Tao obediently went back to his room and took out his computer.

The old policeman took the computer, glared at him, then handed it to Lucas Lu, patted his shoulder, and said with a smile: "You look like you are from a big city. Can we discuss this? Let's focus on educating this child. Let's forget about it this time, but if it happens again, I will definitely arrest him and detain him myself?"

After hearing what the police said, Lily Lian breathed a sigh of relief. Grandpa Lian nodded like pounding garlic and quickly agreed: "Yes, yes, let's educate him this time. This child really needs an education."

Lucas Lu looked at the old policeman in disbelief, as if she had heard a joke. She wanted to say something but didn't know how to start.

The old policeman probably understood his feelings. He put a hand on his shoulder and led him down, so that he could look at him at eye level. He whispered, "You can see the situation of this family. It's not easy. It will be embarrassing if we continue to make trouble, and the gains will outweigh the losses. Let's focus on education, okay?"
 
Lucas Lu looked at him without expressing any opinion.

The old policeman smiled, nodded, and said he understood, then patted him on the back to show his gratitude. After letting him go, the old policeman waved his big hand and said to the villagers: "Okay, okay, go away, there's nothing to see."

He then looked at Lian Jiao and Xiao Tao, his expression changed, and he said sternly: "Why don't you thank him quickly? He didn't care, otherwise you would have to follow me back to the bureau!" After that, he raised his hand and slapped Xiao Tao on the back of the head, scolding: "If you don't study hard, you will have nothing in the future. Are you going to rely on stealing?"

The old policeman has dealt with many rural teenagers who have gone astray because their parents are working away from home and there is no one to take care of them. When he sees these children, his heart is filled with pity and he will help them if he can.

Lian Jiao couldn't hold back her anger, and thinking of her family's situation, she turned to the side and sobbed again. Xiao Tao also lost his previous arrogance, lowered his head, pursed his lips straight, and said nothing.

Lucas Lu didn't know that the police would solve the problem in this way. It was far beyond his understanding and he stood there in a daze for a moment.

He was lost in thought when the old policeman slapped him on the back, bringing him back to his senses. He then heard the old policeman say, "Thank you, young man. The scenery here is beautiful, all natural, and the air is amazing. Stay here for a few more days."

Lucas Lu said "Oh", and saw the policeman put away the law enforcement instrument, said a few words to Xiao Tao, then smiled at him and turned to leave the yard.

As soon as the police left, there was no more excitement to watch, and the villagers also dispersed. In the end, only a few parties involved were left, looking embarrassed.

Grandpa Lian was afraid that something strange might happen again, so he quickly pushed Xiao Tao to the backyard and said, "Okay, finish your meal and go to school. Remember to study hard!" Then he patted Lian Jiao on the shoulder and pulled Lucas Lu and Lily Lian out of the yard.

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When the three returned to the B&B, Grandma Lian had already prepared the meal. She had been cooking in the backyard all morning and didn't know what had happened. When she saw the three people coming back, she quickly called them over to eat.

On the way back, Lily Lian felt guilty all the way. The three of them were silent all the way and the atmosphere was weird. She intuitively felt that the man must be angry because she did not answer the police's questions.

She walked along, worried all the way. Just when Lucas Lu was about to enter the room, she took a step forward, stopped in front of Lucas Lu, and said with a smile: "Put down the computer and come to eat."

She decided that if she wanted to get the first good review, she had to serve God well.

Lucas Lu was stunned for a moment when she was stopped by her. After she came to her senses, she didn't even look at her. She looked straight ahead, walked sideways into the room, and closed the door with her backhand.

See, he is indeed angry.

Lily Lian circled around the door, stuck to the window, and said, "Brother Lu, do you want me to bring you food? You can take a rest first?"

There was no response from inside the house.

Lily Lian came closer: "My grandparents' cooking is pretty good. You can try it. If you don't like it, I'll buy you something else. Don't go hungry."

There was still no response from inside the house.

Lily Lian scratched the wall with her fingers, sighed, leaned over the window and squinted her eyes to look inside, but she couldn't see anything. She knocked on the window gently and said, "If you don't want to eat now, I'll save it for you. Call me when you want to eat?"

Yet there was not a sound in the house.

Lily Lian has deeply realized the difficulties of working in the service industry. She has almost become a lapdog just for a good review.

She told herself that Lucas Lu was angry and definitely didn't want to pay attention to her, and couldn't eat. She nodded to herself, stood up, and was about to say that she was going to eat first, when the door suddenly opened and Lucas Lu appeared at the door with an indifferent look on her face.

Who can have a grudge against eating? Besides, after a whole morning of hard work, Lucas Lu was already hungry.

Lily Lian looked at him, her expression instantly changing from calm to delighted, and she said, "Let's go, let's go eat."

Lucas Lu glanced at her, pretending she didn't exist, and walked towards the backyard. Lily Lian curled her lips and immediately followed him.

Four people sat around an octagonal table.

"These are my grandmother's specialties. They are delicious. You should try them." Lily Lian smiled and pushed all the dishes towards Lucas Lu. If it weren't for their different status, she would have wanted to put all the dishes into his bowl.

The two elders of the Lian family held the bowl, looked at their granddaughter inexplicably, then looked at each other, and thought tacitly, this passionate look, could it be that she has fallen in love with the tenant? But the next second they felt disappointed from the tenant's expression, because the tenant's frown could kill a fly.

Grandma Lian coughed twice and called softly, "Qiaoqiao."

Lily Lian didn't hear anything at all. She still looked at Lucas Lu with a smile and pushed the food in front of him: "Try this bitter melon. I like it very much. Bitterness can reduce internal heat and is good for the body."

As she finished speaking, she saw Lucas Lu's hand holding the chopsticks pause. She raised her eyes and saw that the man's eyes had sank. Lily Lian immediately realized that she had said the wrong thing again. She smiled awkwardly, picked up the bitter gourd with the chopsticks and stuffed it into her mouth.

Lucas Lu stared at her for a few seconds, his expression relaxed, he was too lazy to pay attention to her, and started eating again.

The table was quiet for less than a minute before Lily Lian started to stir again. She put down her chopsticks and said, "Brother Lu, do you want some soup? I'll serve it to you. My grandmother's lotus root and pork ribs soup is super delicious."

Lucas Lu didn't say anything and buried her head in her food. The two elders of the Lian family looked at each other again, wondering what illness this child had.

Lily Lian was still talking to herself: "These vegetables are all grown by my grandparents. They are in the small yard at the back. There are also some in the vegetable garden in front. Do you want to go and have a look later?"

"Very fresh." Lily Lian added.

Lucas Lu suddenly put down her chopsticks and looked at her.

Lily Lian's face froze, and she looked a little unnatural, but she immediately smiled again: "I want to serve..." Before she could finish her words, she heard Lucas Lu say: "Do you want to eat or talk?"

Lily Lian looked at Lucas Lu and found that he was different from when he was angry. His expression was indifferent, as if he was talking to the air.

It’s over, I’m really angry now, Lily Lian thought subconsciously.
 
Lily Lian wanted to explain, but Grandma Lian tapped the back of her hand with the tip of her chopsticks and said with a smile: "Eat well!"

Lily Lian rubbed the back of his hand, stopped talking, and went to eat obediently.

After the meal, Lucas Lu ate two bowls of rice and was reluctant to put down his chopsticks in the end. This must be the most delicious home-cooked meal he had ever eaten.

Grandma Lian asked with a smile: "Is that okay with you? Is there anything else you want to eat?" Grandma Lian really liked this handsome young man who was brave enough to save people.

After eating a delicious meal, Lucas Lu felt much better, and all the unhappiness in the morning was forgotten. He smiled and said, "Don't bother, just cook as you usually do. You are a good cook."

Lily Lian jumped up when she heard this: "You haven't tasted the food my grandfather cooked yet. I guarantee you will never forget it in your life."

The atmosphere was originally quite good, but as soon as Lily Lian opened his mouth, Lucas Lu's expression changed instantly. His face darkened, he nodded slightly to the two elders of the Lian family, then stood up and left the living room.

Lily Lian looked confused:? ?

This person is full and has more energy?

Grandma Lian couldn't stop smiling. This was the first time she had seen her granddaughter being embarrassed. She poked Lily Lian's forehead with her finger and asked, "What? Do you like me?"

Lily Lianzheng paused for a second, as if she had heard something terrible, and said in horror: "Grandma, what nonsense are you talking about!" Suddenly her tone softened: "I have someone I like."

Grandma Lian rolled her eyes at her and jokingly said, "Where is that person? You are staying in the countryside, expecting someone to come and find you?"

Lily Lian pouted and said, "Just because we like each other doesn't mean we have to be together. Bai Yueguang, Bai Yueguang, do you understand? Oh, grandma, you won't understand." After that, she stood up and said, "I'm going to wash the dishes."

Just like that, the two elders of the Lian family laughed continuously.

After Lily Lian put all the bowls in the sink, she leaned aside and took out her phone and started looking through it. She hadn't received a reply to the message she sent that day.

What on earth has he been doing for several days? Lily Lian leaned against the sink and pondered, then sent another message to that account.

After she sent the message, she put the phone back in her pocket. Just as she put on one glove, the phone rang. Lily Lian paused and his eyes lit up. Yes, that sound was the reminder tone she set specifically for him.

Lily Lian was pulling her gloves off and taking out her phone from her pocket, making a mess. Finally, she pulled off her gloves and opened her phone impatiently, and saw that the account had finally replied to her message.

"I'm fine. I've been busy lately and haven't had time to check the news. Sorry, how are you doing recently? Last time you said you sold the company and wanted to do something else. What are you doing now?"

Lily Lian held the phone in her hands, wishing she could hold it in her arms. Her eyes were curved into crescent moons as she stared at the message, and her heart was as sweet as if coated with honey.

She read the message over and over again, fearing that he would be busy again, and quickly replied: "I'm fine too. I'm resting at home right now. I haven't decided what to do yet. Hey, what is Mr. Lu busy with?"

This time the other side responded quickly.

"Same old, busy with various projects. Oh, by the way, I guess we have to postpone our meeting last time, sorry."

Lily Lian recalled the meeting they had arranged before she returned to the village, but the other party canceled it because of something unexpected. Even if she wanted to meet again now, she couldn't go back to Shanghai for a while. Lily Lian smiled and quickly replied: "It's okay, Mr. Lu is too busy at work, there are many opportunities, we can make an appointment anytime when you are free."

"Okay, take care."

"Well, take care."

After sending the message, Lily Lian stared at his phone in a daze.

Sometimes she wondered if she was sick, for she actually liked someone she had never met. But emotions are so strange, and when she first came into contact with the venture capital circle at school and learned for the first time that there was a god-like person, she became very curious.

She began to inquire about all the news about him, but this man was too mysterious. He never participated in public events and never appeared in the media. However, he was present in any investment project that was popular among the public.

Except for not knowing what he looked like, every detail about him was accurate to Lily Lian's heart. She thought she would continue to like him inexplicably, but during an entrepreneurial competition, they met.

The organizers of the competition prepared a surprise for them. At the end of the award ceremony, they told them that the gold medal winner would receive on-site guidance from a well-known investor. Lily Lian was the gold medal winner. When she found out that the investor who would guide her was that person, she almost exploded with joy.

It turned out that the boss didn't have time, but fortunately he took it seriously and sent her a message to apologize. The two became netizens from then on.

From then on, the two began to chat from time to time, but Lily Lian never crossed the line, except for entrepreneurial projects and ideas, nothing else. In her heart, that person was high above her, and she was very happy to be able to talk.

Lucas Lu returned to his room, preparing to take a rest before getting up to look at the project materials. He took out his phone and realized that he hadn't checked the messages in the past few days. He opened the app and saw the message sent by "A Herb" a few days ago.

He concealed the fact that he had already quit the company and was hiding in the countryside. Lucas Lu was not sure why he did this. How should I put it? Maybe he didn't want to embarrass himself in front of a girl with great business talent.