Lu Yuqing felt a blend of gloom and urgency for Liu Zhizhong and said, "Hey, big sis, why are you like this? Which mother longs for her daughter and son-in-law to..."

But Liu Zhizhong timely interrupted Lu Yuqing's words, "Auntie, let's not talk about this. Marriage is all about fate, right? When the fate arrives, two people will come together no matter what."

Lu Yuqing's face flushed at the realization of what he was implying.

Fortunately, she was flushed from climbing the mountain, so her embarrassment didn't show.

Liu Zhizhong continued, "If Zhao Yan and I truly have no fate, then forcing it would just make things tasteless. But if our fate isn't exhausted, no attempt to separate us will work."

Lu Yumei snorted coldly twice and said, "You make it sound so reasonable, as if I'm trying to break you two up on purpose. It's obviously just..."

Liu Zhizhong quickly said, "Alright, let's not argue over this, it's meaningless. Everyone is rested enough, so let's push through and reach the summit, shall we?"

After finishing his speech, he took the lead, carrying the women's climbing packs, cell phone pouches, and the like, looking a bit like a porter, which was somewhat funny.

Lu Yumei snorted a few times but didn't say anything more. She followed Liu Zhizhong with Lu Yuqing, making their way up the trail.

As Lu Yuqing watched Liu Zhizhong's tall and upright figure and the muscle lines of his handsome and shapely legs while ascending the steps, she felt her heart stir, reminiscing about last night's pleasures, unintentionally indulging in the memory.

A woman really needs a man to nurture her, especially one that pleases her heart. Sleeping with him, the delight is beyond words—it's just utterly comfortable and blissfully perfect.

To be honest, if it weren't for concerns about status and age differences, if Liu Zhizhong divorced, Lu Yuqing would be the first to want to marry him!

Lu Yumei had also noticed Liu Zhizhong's appearance and charisma and sometimes felt restless.

Having such a handsome, strong young man living at home, always flitting before her eyes, was indeed a bit annoying. It might be better just to have Zhao Yan divorce him.

Before long, Liu Zhizhong even deliberately fell behind to let the women lead the way.

That was better, to save them from getting flustered.

By the time the trio neared the summit of West Mountain, Zhang Zhenglong was already growing impatient, well-rested, his sweat dried by the morning breeze, and even sneezing!

Zhang Zhenglong had started descending, accompanied by two muscular bodyguards in sunglasses who were carrying his stuff, including a towel, water, and cell phone.

So, the two groups just happened to run into each other, didn't they?

He looked delighted on the spot, "Ah! Yu Mei, Yuqing, both of you sisters are climbing the mountain so early? Oh, and Liu Zhizhong is here too, hehe, carrying stuff like a little errand boy!"

Liu Zhizhong just smiled, greeted him as Mr. Zhang, without much to say.

Lu Yuqing nodded and smiled in greeting, asking Mr. Zhang if he was also climbing.

Lu Yumei caught sight of this Fat Ball and felt repulsed and nauseous, turning her gaze away.

This made her seem almost as if she was not acquainted with Zhang Zhenglong.

Zhang Zhenglong felt a bit awkward then, "Hehe, yes, I've put on some weight, so I have to exercise! The scenery on West Mountain is so beautiful, it's a good place for a workout! Secretary Lu, seeing you and your sister takes such good care of yourselves, you both look so young and pretty, hehe... Ah..."

As he was chuckling, Lu Yumei glanced at him and walked straight towards the mountain's summit, completely ignoring him.

"Yu Mei, wait for me... An unplanned meeting is better than a scheduled one, hey, Zhizhong, give me that stuff, I'll carry it."

Zhang Zhenglong said as he hurriedly grabbed the bags from Liu Zhizhong's hands and chased after Lu Yumei.

This boot-licker didn't seem tired at all and was excited like he was on a chicken blood high, nearly bursting with energy.

Meanwhile, Liu Zhizhong could only exchange a helpless glance with Lu Yuqing and shrugged.

Liu Zhizhong whispered, "If he wants to chase, let him chase. We'll climb at our own pace."

Lu Yuqing nodded and said with a low laugh, "Now you're off the hook, he even took your bag. He will probably run out of energy soon, panting with exhaustion."

"Hehe, maybe!" was his response.

Zhang Zhenglong's bodyguards wisely trailed far behind.

Before long, Lu Yumei's mature and beautiful figure disappeared up the mountain trail, and Zhang Zhenglong, panting like a dog, couldn't catch up, his legs trembling!

It didn't take long for Liu Zhizhong and Lu Yuqing to catch up with him.

Liu Zhizhong said, "Uncle Zhang, let it be, I'll carry the bags instead."

"Hehe, no need, no need, I can carry them. So, uh..." Zhang Zhenglong panted while speaking, extending a breakfast invitation to Liu Zhizhong and the others, and mentioned he'd call and book Yangzhou's best Hong Kong-style tea restaurant for a private meal just for them.

Upon hearing this, Lu Yuqing understood; this guy had been chasing her big sister for two years and couldn't pass up the opportunity. Why wouldn't he care?

But her sister was just too strong-hearted and didn't like him.

So, Lu Yuqing openly declined, "That's okay, Mr. Zhang. My sister won't go, but thanks for the offer."

Zhang Zhenglong, facing his former sister-in-law, was still quite respectful and smilingly said to Lu Yuqing, "Sister-in-law, please, I beg you to agree and persuade your sister for me, okay?"