Chapter 288

Jin Zhuyan was adding soup to everyone’s bowls while reminiscing.

“Actually, I was just a college student at first.

During a trip to the border, I met my husband.

We stayed in rooms across the hall from each other at the same hotel.

At the time, I didn’t know he was involved in the dangerous world of smuggling, and we ended up arguing over some trivial matters.

He’s quite an interesting person—looks intimidating but isn’t good at arguing. Every time, I’d leave him speechless.

He’d get angry, but he never hurt me.

In fact, he saved me.

Once, terrorists stormed the hotel, and I was taken hostage. I was on the verge of losing my life when my husband risked everything to save me. He even got a big scar on his forehead because of it.

You know, I used to be someone who cared a lot about looks. Someone like my husband? I wouldn’t have even glanced at him before.

But after he saved me from those thugs, I suddenly thought he was ten thousand times more handsome than any pretty boy out there.

I took the initiative to confess my feelings to him, and he was so shocked he just froze.

Can you imagine a big guy like him, with his ears and face turning bright red?

Clearly, he’d never been confessed to by a woman before.

Or at least, not by someone as bold and beautiful as me.”

As if recalling the scene of her confession, Jin Zhuyan couldn’t help but chuckle.

“What happened after that? Did you get together?”

Ci Wan looked over curiously.

Jin Zhuyan shook her head with a smile. “No, I got rejected.”

“What?”

Nie Yizhou paused mid-sip, clearly in disbelief.

“No way, Brother Tianlei rejected you?”

“You don’t believe it either, right? I didn’t believe it either at the time. I thought I must have misheard him.”

Jin Zhuyan gave a bitter smile.

“I was the campus belle at my university. So many handsome, wealthy guys pursued me, and I turned them all down.

And yet, the first time I confessed to someone, I got rejected.”

“So how did you two end up together?”

“After he rejected me, I just couldn’t let it go.

So, I camped outside his door.

I told him whether he agreed or not, he was going to be my boyfriend.”

Nie Yizhou and Yun Xiaoxiao both gave her a thumbs-up.

Impressive!

Bold!

Jin Zhuyan laughed heartily. “Right? I never thought I’d be so fierce in chasing a man.

But he still wouldn’t agree. He said we weren’t a good match.

That I should find a normal boyfriend to be happy.

I wasn’t having it, so I kept pressing him for a reason.

Finally, he told me about his profession.”

Nie Yizhou: “Were you scared when you found out?”

Jin Zhuyan shook her head. “Scared? I thought it was pretty cool.

I told him I didn’t mind, but he still flat-out rejected me.

I have my pride, so I told him if he didn’t agree, I’d never see him again.

I didn’t care what expression he had on his face. I just walked away.

After that, even if I saw him, I ignored him.

About two days later, he couldn’t take it anymore and came to find me.”

Ci Wan and the others couldn’t help but admire her.

That move? Genius!

“Later, I found out that he had actually liked me for a while.

He was just worried that I’d get hurt because of his enemies, which is why he initially refused to be with me.

After we got together, our relationship was always great.

Six months later, I graduated and told my family I was going abroad for work, but I was actually with him.”

Just then, Shen Tianlei returned, dragging a struggling Shen Yan behind him.

He added with a smile, “Back then, I was just a small-time arms dealer in the underworld, not very powerful.

But after Zhuyan joined me, she became my strategist.

She’s incredibly smart, and with her help, I gradually became the largest arms dealer in Hua Country.”

Shen Tianlei’s gaze was full of affection as he looked at Jin Zhuyan.

Shen Yan shuddered. “Ugh, so mushy. Dad, you’re always feeding me dog food, but could you at least remember there are guests here?”

Shen Tianlei looked embarrassed as he glanced at Yun Xiaoxiao and the others.

“Ah, sorry, I forgot.”

The dinner was filled with laughter and warmth.

Yun Xiaoxiao asked if they had any zombie crystals, since they had wiped out all the zombies in Ren City.

But Shen Tianlei and the others said they hadn’t found a single one.

They didn’t even know what crystals were.

Their base also didn’t have a radio, so they were unaware of the recent meeting held by the Western Base.

After dinner, they offered to let the group stay and rest.

But Yun Xiaoxiao and the others declined.

They said there were people waiting for them, and if they didn’t return, those people would worry.

Jin Zhuyan reluctantly let them go, promising to send a team to meet up with them the next day.

Yun Xiaoxiao advised that the number of people didn’t matter as much as their strength.

They should also leave some people at the base to guard against any unexpected incidents.

Just before leaving, Yun Xiaoxiao seemed to remember something and turned back to look at Jin Zhuyan and Shen Tianlei.

“Oh, by the way, it’s best if you don’t keep that person around anymore.”

“Who?”

The couple looked confused.

Yun Xiaoxiao said, “The one named Shi Dong.”

“Why?” Shen Tianlei was puzzled. “He acted out of line earlier, but he’s been with me for a long time. I doubt there’s any real issue.”

“There’s a big issue,” Yun Xiaoxiao said, looking at Jin Zhuyan. “Because he has his eyes on Auntie Zhuyan.”

“What?!”

Shen Tianlei’s pupils dilated in shock.

“Xiaoxiao, why do you say that? Did you notice something?”

“Kid, is that true?” Nie Yizhou also leaned in curiously.

Yun Xiaoxiao nodded. “Not only that, but he also harbors a lot of resentment toward Uncle Tianlei.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

If you don’t believe me, call him over and ask.

Whether it’s true or not, he’ll slip up eventually.”

Yun Xiaoxiao’s words made Shen Tianlei frown.

Shi Dong was a trusted subordinate who had been with him since he was just a small-time arms dealer.

Though impulsive at times, he had always been loyal.

Shen Tianlei had never doubted him before.

But this involved his beloved wife, so he couldn’t ignore it.

If Shi Dong really had such intentions, he would not let it slide!

So, he immediately sent someone to summon Shi Dong.

Yun Xiaoxiao and the others weren’t in a hurry to leave, so they stayed to see it through.

After all, she was the one who brought it up, so she felt responsible to see it to the end.

She wasn’t usually one to meddle, but Jin Zhuyan had really clicked with her, and she liked her a lot.

She couldn’t just stand by.

Not long after, Shi Dong arrived.

Seeing everyone’s eyes on him, he looked confused.

“Boss, did you need me for something?”

Shen Tianlei stared at him and asked directly in a serious tone,

“Do you have your eyes on my wife?”