Chapter 195: Chapter 0195: Trying to Trick Me Again? No Way_1
Liu Ruomei first took Zhang Bin to East Lake.
East Lake was the most beautiful attraction in Qingshan County. The stunning lake, nestled among verdant trees like a pearl, had clear waters that reflected the blue sky, white clouds, and the figures of passersby—truly a beautiful tapestry.
Though Zhang Bin owned a property here, he had never truly explored East Lake before. Previously, he was just a poor farmer, barely scraping by, so he was never in the mood to appreciate the scenery. Once he had money, however, time eluded him, and he was always busy. But today, he could finally tour it properly, and with a beautiful companion, no less.
Liu Ruomei narrated the history of East Lake in an engaging manner, spinning captivating legends as they went. Zhang Bin was captivated, feeling utterly blissful and wishing that time could stand still forever.
There were many tourists, and when they encountered Zhang Bin and Liu Ruomei, they lost interest in the scenery, instead gawking at the once-in-a-lifetime beauty that was Liu Ruomei. She possessed a beauty rivaling that of Liu Ruolan, but as a martial artist, she appeared even more youthful and athletic, her girlish vitality on full display. Any man who saw her would become obsessed.
"Who is this woman? She’s even more beautiful than a movie star."
"My God, I’ve never seen such a beautiful woman."
"She’s simply a fairy from heaven! Her face and figure are flawless."
"Damn, who is this kid, to have such a gorgeous girlfriend?"
The murmurs of the crowd followed the two of them. As both Liu Ruomei and Zhang Bin were skilled martial artists, they heard everything clearly, but neither of them took it to heart. For Liu Ruomei, such praise was all too common; she would have felt uneasy without it. While Zhang Bin was a bit annoyed by the comments, he was currently pretending to be a hacker who knew no martial arts. Since he logically shouldn’t be able to hear them, he had no choice but to endure.
"Jun Heng, look, this is the most magical part of East Lake. Here’s a spring that rises high to form a natural fountain. It’s not man-made at all," Liu Ruomei said, pointing at the fountain in the lake and giggling.
"It’s truly magical. East Lake is so beautiful," Zhang Bin remarked. "But why are there so many turtles here?"
"It’s said that the turtles here were nurtured by Guanyin Bodhisattva and possess spiritual energy," Liu Ruomei said with a smile. "If a couple who are deeply in love come here, a pair of turtles will swim over and play with them. If the couple is fated to encounter future misfortunes that prevent them from marrying, then no turtles will take notice of them."
Damn... this woman is just spouting nonsense! She’s trying to trick me again. No way! Zhang Bin was so irritated he almost spat blood. He was also from Qingshan County, and though he hadn’t thoroughly toured East Lake, he knew all its history and legends—there were no such absurd tales. Clearly, she was subtly reminding him that they were not suited for each other, hoping he would take the hint and give up his pursuit. However, this might also be a test to see how I’ll handle it.
"There’s really such a thing?" Zhang Bin feigned surprise. "But I deeply believe that the two of us are destined to be together. Therefore, a pair of turtles will surely come over and play with us."
The fool actually believes it, Liu Ruomei muttered to herself, a mocking expression flashing across her face. "Then let’s wait for five minutes and see if any turtles swim over to play with us."
She was one hundred percent certain that even if they waited for five days and five nights, no turtles would come over. Turtles weren’t particularly afraid of humans, but they definitely wouldn’t approach them proactively.
"Guanyin Bodhisattva, I, Chen Junheng, am wholeheartedly willing to marry Liu Ruomei and cherish her for a lifetime. Please grant my wish and let the turtles come over," Zhang Bin prayed devoutly, his hands clasped together as he fixed his eyes on the turtles in the lake, his lips moving incessantly.
A flush of embarrassment and annoyance tinged Liu Ruomei’s cheeks, but she couldn’t make a scene. She just waited coldly, eager for the five minutes to pass so she could see how he would react.
But oddly enough, just as Zhang Bin finished speaking, two turtles came splashing over—no, wait, it was three turtles. It was two large turtles with a tiny one only the size of a bottle cap. They swam straight to Zhang Bin, stretched their necks toward him and Liu Ruomei, and nodded their heads repeatedly as if to say the two of them would become a sweet and happy couple.
"Ruomei, look! The Bodhisattva says we’re a match made in heaven! And this little turtle came over too. Maybe this means we’ll soon have a little baby?" Zhang Bin said, his face a mask of delighted surprise.
Inwardly, he was smirking. With his Special Ability to control objects from a distance, herding three turtles over was a piece of cake. Liu Ruomei had really shot herself in the foot this time.
How is this possible? How can it be? Could it be that fate has decreed he and I are a match? That he is my destined one? Liu Ruomei stood there dumbfounded, unable to believe her eyes. For a moment, she even recalled what He Banxian had told her: that her star of romance was on the move, that she would soon find her true love and fall head over heels for him.
But she was no ordinary person. She quickly snapped out of it, wishing she could kick Zhang Bin into the lake. "What are you talking about?" she said indignantly. "Who’s going to have a baby with you?"
"I didn’t say it, the little turtle did," Zhang Bin said with an aggrieved look, while simultaneously using his Special Ability to make the little turtle nod uncontrollably.
"If it can jump into my palm, then I’ll believe it." Liu Ruomei’s face wore a look of astonished suspicion. She crouched down, staring at the little turtle with a strange gaze and holding her hand out at least a foot above the water’s surface.
I’ve never heard of turtles being able to jump high. This beauty is still making things difficult for me. But I’m omnipotent, Zhang Bin thought with a wicked grin, immediately using his Special Ability to make the little turtle jump.
He didn’t make it jump that high on the first try. It merely breached the surface of the water before falling back in. This made it look very realistic, as if the little turtle truly wanted to reach her palm.
This is too bizarre. Could it be that there really are gods and buddhas orchestrating things from the shadows? Am I really fated to be with Chen Junheng? Will I fall hopelessly in love with him? Liu Ruomei was completely dumbfounded, her heart filled with shock and bewilderment.
Liu Ruomei, I know you like the back of my hand. You’ve still got a long way to go to compete with me. Just be a good girl and become my girlfriend. Fall hopelessly in love with me. Zhang Bin gloated to himself. Then, with a mere thought, the little turtle leaped high into the air and landed right in Liu Ruomei’s palm.
Liu Ruomei was instantly struck as if by lightning, utterly paralyzed.