Chapter 750 - 783: That Was Scary

At noon, Xu Qigang hurriedly ate his meal and was about to leave. Although he didn’t say much, it was clear from his anxious expression.

Before he left, he said to her, "Meng Ping is hospitalized again!"

"Oh!" Sheng Ning’s expression didn’t change. "I don’t have time to visit him. If you want to go, go by yourself."

In the afternoon, Sheng Ning cleaned the house and washed all his clothes. She made a lot of dried meats and various flavored meat sauces that could be stored for a long time.

It was convenient for adding meals when she was not around.

Originally, she had planned to invite his friends over for a meal at noon today, but it was delayed because of other matters. Fortunately, Sheng Ning made a lot, and she distributed some to each household in the building.

When she reached Li Duoxi’s house, Xing Fang’s mouth watered at the sight of the meat sauce she brought.

"Sister-in-law, you’re really generous. That meat sauce must have cost quite a bit, right?"

"I made it myself. It’s okay!" She used all genuine ingredients, which couldn’t be bought in the market.

"Really?" Xing Fang could hardly believe it. "Sister-in-law, you’re really skilled. No wonder you could mesmerize our stoic captain like that! Not only are you beautiful and a good dancer, but your cooking is also fantastic."

Sheng Ning was secretly pleased by the praise, though she maintained a modest demeanor.

"I had wanted to invite you all over for a meal, but Qigang and I were both too busy. We’ll just have to wait until next time we are off."

"No worries! No worries! We are always ready," Xing Fang said eagerly, completely hooked by the meat sauce and ignoring the signals Li Duoxi was giving her, agreeing readily.

After sending her off, Li Duoxi scolded her fiercely.

"How can you be so unreserved with the sister-in-law? What do you mean by ’always ready’?"

"Did I say anything wrong? Don’t you want to go?"

"What kind of thing is that to say?"

"Don’t think I don’t know. Ever since the sister-in-law came, all you big men can’t take your eyes off her," Xing Fang said, hands on her hips. "I advise you to keep your eyes straight. Look less where you shouldn’t."

"What nonsense are you talking about?" Li Duoxi was furious. "That’s the sister-in-law, the captain’s wife. Show some respect."

"I’m not respectful? I was polite enough."

"You... are simply brainless."

"You’re the one who’s brainless!" The more Li Duoxi said that, the angrier Xing Fang got.

After finishing her deliveries, Sheng Ning faintly heard the sound of arguing behind her. Later she thought it was none of her business, so she headed back home.

At four in the afternoon, Liu Chun came to pick her up on time.

As she was leaving, she specially prepared a portion of dried meat for Liu Chun, bringing a huge smile to his face.

"Sister-in-law, are you going to work now?"

"Yes!" Sheng Ning nodded. Thinking Liu Chun was Living Yama’s assistant, she knew he must know a lot about him, so she spent the entire ride asking about Xu Qigang.

What was he typically like in the troupe?

What did he enjoy doing when he wasn’t busy?

Did he hit people during training?

Liu Chun was dumbstruck by her questions, stuttering and afraid to answer. When they got out of the car, he blushed and said, "Sister-in-law, our captain... our captain is really scary," and then he stepped on the gas and drove off.

Sheng Ning stood dumbfounded at the door for a while before she returned to her senses. Remembering the nickname "Living Yama," it seemed to really fit. But if he wasn’t intimidating, wouldn’t there be many women trying to compete with her for him?

Better not to think about it.

As she walked into the General Union Dance Troupe, there were hardly any people around. The place felt empty mainly because it was the New Year, and probably because others had gone out to perform. When she reached the dorm, only Lu Dabao was there, practicing walking on the ground. Seeing Sheng Ning enter, he was thrilled!

"You’re finally back, you’re finally back." Lu Dabao didn’t even bother to use the chair, he just opened his arms and rushed to Sheng Ning to take her backpack. "This pack is really heavy. Here, let me carry it for you."

Sheng Ning was really taken aback, "Dabao, your leg?"

"What’s wrong with my leg?" Dabao cheerily rummaged for food, and when he saw the dried meat inside, his eyes squinted into slits with joy. "Ah woo... delicious! Sheng Ning, Ningning, I love you to death."

"Your leg can walk." Sheng Ning walked up to him. "Didn’t you notice your leg can walk? Stand up."

As Lu Dabao chewed on the dried meat, he stood up hazily and walked a few rounds quite effortlessly.

"You really can walk!" This darn girl, how thick-skinned could she be?

It was then that Lu Dabao realized that his leg really didn’t hurt! He walked back and forth a few rounds, and didn’t feel any pain at all. "I really can walk, haha... I won’t have to stay in the dorm every day anymore."

"You... did you not go for the follow-up check-up as the doctor advised?"

"I’ve never been."

"Figures..." She really didn’t know what to say. Forcing Dabao to put down the dried meat, she personally escorted him to the medical office. When they arrived, the doctor was shocked to see Lu Dabao walking briskly, almost dropping his jaw.

After a thorough examination, he had recovered very well, better than expected.

"You’re good to go. Just remember not to sustain another injury for the next six months," the doctor advised without prescribing any medication. "Go on then! I’ve never seen anyone recover as well as you."

The two left the medical office in high spirits when they were suddenly blocked by a strange man.

"Hello, Comrade Sheng Ning. I’m an intern reporter from the union newspaper. I would like to interview you."