Chapter 9: I'm Looking for a Dog! Is That You?

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Tian Xiang recognized the man; she had seen him once yesterday at the machinery factory. He looked neat and spirited, but his forehead was completely blank—a background figure who meant nothing in this world.

What kind of look was that, staring dead at her like that?

Tian Xiang threw the newspaper in her hand into a nearby trash bin, then pushed her bike, initially planning to leave, but after a moment’s thought, she turned back.

“If you want to tattle, go ahead. I don’t care. You’d better get him to curse at me and come pick a fight.”

Since they were all from the machinery factory, naturally, he knew Lu Feng.

Just yesterday, she had slapped Lu Feng publicly in front of so many people; her reputation as a fierce woman must have spread throughout the factory.

This background figure was a witness to the event and probably held a poor opinion of her. Now that he saw her stepping on Lu Feng’s photo, he might report back at the factory, stir up the crowd, and say a few bad things about her—that would be perfectly normal.

Tian Xiang felt that his serious expression was simply dissatisfaction directed at her.

The background figure was momentarily stunned, then let out a dry laugh.

He smiled rather well—his lips curved lightly upward, revealing a hint of white teeth, the corners of his eyes lifted, exuding a refined charm.

Tian Xiang glared at him. “What! Am I wrong?”

The background figure said nothing and rode his bike away.

Huh?

That guy had no manners.

Tian Xiang pouted but followed him to the machinery factory entrance.

Security at the factory was strict; no outsiders were allowed in.

No matter—on her first day, she just wanted to scout around, see if she could run into the harem’s female supporting characters. If nothing happened, she could come back after work.

Tian Xiang hid behind a large tree, stretching her neck to look.

The early autumn morning light filtered through the treetops, casting dappled spots on her.

Leaning on her bike, wearing a floral blouse and a yellow thin sweater vest, the pretty girl was the perfect symbol of innocence. Her beauty was like exquisite words in a poem; the wind-tousled strands of her hair could stir the hearts of all young men.

Lu Feng was captivated by such a Tian Xiang.

Earlier, the matchmaker had said she was the flower of the courtyard in the Three Mile Alley—a beauty like a little fairy.

Lu Feng had found that hard to believe.

How pretty could the flower of a crowded courtyard be? Could she be more beautiful than Zeng Qingwen from the broadcasting station?

Seeing her in person, he realized it was indeed true.

Lu Feng pushed his bike over.

Under the tree, Tian Xiang watched attentively, completely unaware that the scumbag had arrived.

She scanned the foreheads of the crowd, searching for the words “female supporting character” through the thick white mist. After seven or eight minutes of crouching, she actually spotted one.

—Female Supporting Character 2 (Heroic and Dashing)

Tian Xiang’s heart leapt with joy. Just as she was about to move closer for a better look, she unexpectedly bumped straight into Lu Feng.

One moved outward, the other inward; the bike collided first, then the two bodies.

Tian Xiang was about to fall against him, and the awkward angle meant an intimate contact was inevitable.

If this were two young lovers harboring feelings for each other, this touch might have sealed their bond.

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But Tian Xiang couldn’t stand it. Facing Lu Feng’s face, her whole body felt as if ants were crawling over her—she was full of resistance. She forced herself to imitate those martial artists in movies, performing a splendid spin mid-step.

She didn’t know how she managed such a difficult move, but she did it. Holding onto the bike, she even lifted it above her head as part of the move.

That was... impressive!

Had she fought so many times as a child that she developed some unspoken skills without realizing it?

When Tian Xiang’s feet firmly landed at the roadside, passersby were stunned.

“Wow!!!”

Clapping their hands...

Panting, Tian Xiang looked coldly at Lu Feng a few steps away.

What the hell just happened?

How did she almost collide with that scumbag?

Was it a protagonist’s aura?

The power of the plot?

Whatever nonsense it was, if he thought he could use tricks to make her yield, he was dreaming!

Her gaze was fierce and merciless.

Lu Feng was a bit bewildered.

They had almost kissed just now, but then...

He laughed.

Though a little regretful, her move of spinning while holding the bike was pretty funny and downright cute.

He was laughing?

Laugh my ass!

Tian Xiang frowned.

Lu Feng asked, “Are you looking for me?”

Looking for you, my ass.

Tian Xiang wanted to curse him.

But even saying one more word to such a person made her feel uncomfortable.

She glanced at him with disgust and walked away.

Lu Feng chased after her.

“Hey, Comrade Tian Xiang, why are you leaving? You came to see me, right? Did Aunt Liu tell you anything?”

Aunt Liu?

The old lady from the convenience store!

Tian Xiang coldly looked at him. “Tell me what?”

Lu Feng shut up and grinned. “Nothing. I’m about to start work. Is there something you need?”

This guy was shameless, insisting she came to see him.

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Tian Xiang’s face darkened. “Stop being so self-important. I’m looking for a dog! Is it you?”

Lu Feng’s smile froze.

She was quite fierce with her insults!

Fine, I’ll leave first.

Lu Feng said, “Then I’m going to work.”

Tian Xiang gave him a sideways glare. “None of my business.”

Lu Feng wasn’t angry and chuckled twice.

Seeing his shameless look, Tian Xiang was furious. Noticing the meaningful stares from the people around them, she turned her bike and left.

It was simply baffling—what kind of eyes did those people have? As if she had some kind of relationship with Lu Feng.

What was wrong with these people?

Leaving the machinery factory, Tian Xiang found a place to stop.

She was really angry.

It seemed the role label on her forehead affected those around her even more than she had imagined.

She had to speed up and resolve this matter quickly.

Otherwise, if she got entangled with Lu Feng again in some unclear way, it would only become more complicated.

As Tian Xiang prepared to head back, a young woman returning from grocery shopping suddenly caught her attention.

The woman wore a very fashionable floral dress, her hair permed into large waves draping her shoulders. She looked about twenty-seven or twenty-eight, with fair skin and delicate, charming features—radiating an alluring aura. The only flaw was a slight hint of worldliness.

Whose wife was this, bearing the label “female supporting character” on her forehead?

Female Supporting Character 8 (Enlightenment Master)

Tian Xiang understood this meant the eighth-ranked woman in the scumbag’s harem.

But what did “Enlightenment Master” mean?

Just as Tian Xiang wondered, a mental note about the term appeared in her mind.

Unfortunately, the entry was heavily censored with many crosses.

Enlightenment Master:

(This entry is not displayed due to irresistible censorship.)

Tian Xiang: “...”

So it was unspeakable!

Forget it. She decided to follow her and see what was going on.

Tian Xiang pushed her bike, trailing the woman into an alley.

Apart from the factory area, this part of Red Fifth Street was mostly residential compounds.

Tian Xiang hadn’t followed long before she saw the woman enter a row of connected small courtyards.