NOVEL NEXT Chapter 933: 933
The night before leaving Immortal Lake, everything was as usual.
The starry sky was enchanting, with a gentle breeze blowing.
Liu Zhizhong grilled some barbecue, and sat with Lu Yumei under the stars and moon, enjoying their last meal before parting.
Both were filled with many emotions, truly reluctant to leave this place.
The coolness of summer here was irresistible. The popularity here was undeniable. In a nearby small town, there were nearly 50 hotels and inns. Summer was exceptionally busy.
Locals said that even in winter, many people came here. Winters here weren't very cold nor humid. The coldest times felt like early spring elsewhere.
Whether for summer or winter, the real estate business thrived here. When the real estate market collapsed elsewhere, Immortal Lake remained strong.
With so many people, there's always someone with money. With money, comes the need to spend, hehe...
Liu Zhizhong and Lu Yumei talked about these things while eating the barbecue.
Liu Zhizhong was genuinely curious, saying Mrs. Lu, you're really not bad, huh? Histories, classics, astronomy, geography, economics, military, officialdom politics, you know a bit of everything!
Lu Yumei gave Liu Zhizhong an intentional side-eye, "Hey, you think you're the only one who went to college? I also went, okay?"
"Uh…" Liu Zhizhong widened his eyes, stopped midway through the local highland lamb skewer, looking at his mother-in-law in astonishment, muttering, "No way, you went to college? How come I've never heard of it? Besides... it doesn't make sense!"
Liu Zhizhong almost said to Lu Yumei, having Zhao Han at such a young age, where did you find the time to study? This was unheard of!
As a result, his reaction made Lu Yumei burst into laughter. Then, with a hint of pride and aloofness, she said, "I was in high school, a top student, do you know? Later, before Zhao Han and Zhao Yan even started elementary school, I enrolled in the adult continuing education program at Yangzhou Normal College and got a bachelor's degree. I initially wanted to work, but your father-in-law wouldn't allow it, so that was that."
Liu Zhizhong nodded, "That makes sense! Impressive, my mother-in-law..."
"Hmph..."
Indeed, Lu Yumei loved to read, and after becoming an official's wife, she got to see and learn a lot, so she understood the officialdom better than most women.
Liu Zhizhong thought for a moment, unable to hold back a slightly embarrassed look, "So... Mrs. Lu, how did you and my father-in-law actually... hehe... hehe..."
He chuckled, half-serious, not finishing the sentence, but the implication was clear.
Referring to past events, Lu Yumei seemed a bit displeased and said, "I don't want to talk about it, and you should stop nosing around!"
"Oh, okay! I won't pry!"
Liu Zhizhong sat up straight, looking quite obedient but also seriously humorous.
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The next morning, Liu Zhizhong told Lu Yumei to sleep in a bit, since she was on her period and needed more rest.
After washing up, Liu Zhizhong wasn't in a hurry to make breakfast but went to see Third Elder Ding, the fisherman, for some fish.
As per usual, at this time, Third Elder Ding's fishing boat would have returned, and people would gather at the small pier.
When Liu Zhizhong arrived, the sun had just risen, but the small pier was already crowded, with even a boat from the Water Emergency Rescue Team docked there.
There was a noisy commotion, without knowing what happened.
As Liu Zhizhong approached and inquired, he was completely stunned…