The Lu family of Chaoge was not a simple second-rate family.
The Lu family hailed from a prestigious family in Jiangnan. Later, due to war, the entire family moved north. Upon arriving in Chaoge, the old ancestor of the Lu family made a living by teaching. He later established many schools, and the family gradually became a distinguished cultural lineage in Chaoge.
Having culture and reputation brought the benefit of each ruling generation seeking out the Lu family to appoint them to minor official positions. This was also a way to show respect for scholars.
Generations passed like this. In recent years, the Lu family suddenly produced several geniuses in business and wealth, and their family enterprises flourished. Meanwhile, the elder members of the Lu family began to take an interest in Taoism.
Lu Xiuming's grandfather was the most devout. At the age of sixty, he actually became a Taoist priest at the Dayun Taoist Temple.
As for Lu Xiuming's uncles, they were now all lay practitioners at the Dayun Taoist Temple.
The Lu family donated at least tens of millions to the temple annually.
With this connection, the Taoist sect reciprocated the Lu family's generosity. They covertly used their network to help this unlearned fellow, Lu Xiuming, enter the Imperial Capital Police Department, from where he rose steadily.
It wasn't until Su Ning Shuang appeared that Lu Xiuming was smitten, falling in love at first sight.
At this moment, Lu Xiuming gazed at the beautiful girl in a black uniform adorned with imperial silver stars, his heart churning with immense emotion.
It was truly a tempest!
His eyes were filled with desire, with very little genuine affection.
Desire burned like fire in the heart of this spoiled young master.
Lu Xiuming gently took out a mysterious small bottle.
This bottle contained "Fushui" (talisman water).
"Fushui" from the "Queen Mother Dayun Taoist Temple"!
Lu Xiuming had personally watched the immortal masters of the Dayun Taoist Temple prepare this Fushui.
They used a piece of jade passed down from ancient times, crushed it, and mixed it with rainwater accumulated over a thousand years from the Dayun Taoist Temple's celestial pond.
The immortal master said that this kind of Taoist Fushui, once consumed, could emanate astonishing male charm.
"No matter what kind of woman, even one who doesn't like you at all, as long as you use this divine water, she will surely be completely obedient."
Lu Xiuming was a "smart person." Seeing was believing, so he specifically used a bit of the Fushui to test it.
In a secret chamber of the Dayun Taoist Temple, he randomly picked a few women who had come to offer incense, and indeed, it was incredibly effective.
Therefore, he had been waiting for this day.
He knew that Su Ning Shuang did not like him, and moreover, she was very dissatisfied with his work as her subordinate.
It didn't matter. He would propose in front of all the guests after using the divine water.
Heh heh, if Su Ning Shuang agreed on the spot, they would consummate their relationship tonight, turning raw rice into cooked rice. By then, even if she regretted it, it would be too late.
Lu Xiuming suppressed the surging desire in his heart and, as Su Ning Shuang entered, he downed the Fushui in one gulp.
He was reluctant to throw away the bottle in his hand, so he diluted it with some mineral water and drank that too.
To ensure the Fushui had its maximum effect, Lu Xiuming wished he could smash the bottle and lick the inside clean.
"Heh heh…" A light laugh came.
Lu Xiuming frowned and turned his head. His eyes lit up as he saw a woman wearing a simple white jacket, long trousers, and cloth shoes looking at him and smiling.
Her smile held a hint of peculiarity.
Lu Xiuming was extremely embarrassed. He snorted, "What are you looking at? Are you a waitress here? Dressed so shabbily."
The girl pursed her lips and smiled, her expression suddenly becoming serious. "My name is Su Xue Qing. I'm not laughing at you, but expressing my thanks and respect."
Thanks and respect?
Lu Xiuming was utterly bewildered. "What do you mean?"
The woman reached out her hand from afar, and the bottle in Lu Xiuming's hand was suddenly snatched away by a mysterious force.
Su Xue Qing held the bottle, examined it carefully, and then gave Lu Xiuming a bright, radiant smile. "Mr. Lu, the plan has changed. Here's another bottle of mineral water. You must give it to the woman you like later."
After saying these baffling words, she actually vanished on the spot.
Lu Xiuming found a bottle of water in his hand for no reason and rubbed his eyes frantically, suspecting he had seen a ghost.
"Is it someone from the Dayun Taoist Temple? They said the Fushui only works if two people drink it?"
He felt somewhat annoyed.
If he suddenly gave Su Ning Shuang a bottle of water, and something went wrong, and it was discovered upon investigation, wouldn't that be seeking his own death?
But the lust was overwhelming. He had prepared for so long. Tonight, he had to conquer Su Ning Shuang no matter what!
"Brother Lu, Minister Su is looking for you…" A subordinate appeared, looking at him curiously. "Brother, didn't you prepare a performance? Now is the perfect opportunity."
The so-called performance was the proposal ceremony.
Lu Xiuming quickly turned and made a gesture, then subconsciously began rubbing his eyes again.
He felt very uncomfortable. He took out his phone, turned on the front-facing camera, and magnified it. He saw what seemed to be a small red object wriggling in his left eye.
Oh my god!
Lu Xiuming was terrified. It looked like a "little snake" as thin as a strand of hair!
But in an instant, all of this disappeared. Instead, he felt light and airy, filled with passion all over.
Lu Xiuming took a deep breath, forgot all his troubles, and walked directly towards the simple hall.
An exquisite carpet covered the humble hall.
When Su Ning Shuang saw him arrive, she immediately said sternly, "Many strange people have appeared here. We just checked their identities, and they are all from the Taoist sect. You used to be in charge of Taoist cases. Immediately investigate their purpose!"
Lu Xiuming grunted but made no move.
"Did you not hear my command?" Su Ning Shuang was angry.
Lu Xiuming stared foolishly. "You look beautiful when you're angry."
Slap!
Su Ning Shuang angrily slapped him. "Have you been drinking? You look disgusting, truly embarrassing me."
Everyone in the hall looked over.
Qin Ye Xuan was in the corner. At this moment, he also turned his head and suddenly saw the bloodshot veins in Lu Xiuming's eyes.
His heart trembled. "Could it be him?"
He raised his hand, about to order his disciples to apprehend Lu Xiuming.
At this moment, a flamboyant figure rushed out, angrily shouting at Su Ning Shuang, "You b*tch! How dare you hit my Brother Lu?"
It was Lu Xiuming's "childhood sweetheart," who had grown up with him. She was a beautiful and wealthy woman who was also infatuated with him.
"Zhang Ya Shi, are you crazy? This is a banquet. Why are you here?" Lu Xiuming covered his face, somewhat flustered.
Because he had had an affair with this Zhang Ya Shi.
But that was just the recklessness of youth, a meaningless one-night stand fueled by alcohol and parties.
Zhang Ya Shi, however, looked infatuated. Putting on a ladylike pose, she coughed delicately and affectedly, "Oh, for my Brother Lu, I'm scolding that woman. My throat is already feeling uncomfortable."
Saying this, she intimately took the mineral water bottle from Lu Xiuming's hand, opened it, and drank it down.
"Brother, how about you dance with me?" Zhang Ya Shi said charmingly, then felt increasingly thirsty and couldn't help but finish the mineral water…
In the shadows, the hidden Su Xue Qing's expression changed drastically.