Transmigrated As My Former Uncle's Sweetheart Chapter 5: Can’t Bear To Turn Down His Kind Gesture

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Previously on Transmigrated As My Former Uncle's Sweetheart...
Lu Liangwei confided in her brother Lu Tingchen that she no longer wished to become Long Chi's concubine, showing him the fresh bruise on her neck from her suicide attempt. Despite his furious scolding and abrupt departure, she felt the warmth of his hidden care. The next day, she brought him breakfast at his martial training courtyard and watched in admiration as he wielded his weapons with masterful agility, her resolve strengthening to alter his doomed fate.

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She clenched her fist tightly. Action needed to be taken.

Lu Tingchen had spotted Lu Liangwei's presence long before.

He kept practicing a bit longer until wrapping up his routine. Beads of sweat covered his pale, striking features. After sheathing his weapon, he approached Lu Liangwei.

His posture stayed straight and powerful, every stride solid and steady, making him appear incredibly dashing and captivating with the sweat from his intense workout.

Lu Liangwei remained unaffected, yet her maidservant Zhu Yu flushed red, staring at him with eyes full of adoration.

Lu Tingchen halted as the potent herbal scent from Lu Liangwei hit him, bringing back yesterday's events. His brows furrowed. “Feeling better now? Have you seen a physician?”

Lu Liangwei lifted her hand to her neck. She'd smeared on a self-made salve for the injury.

Those choke marks dug deep, and the bruising wouldn't vanish quickly. Healing would take gradual care.

“Not a big deal, Big Brother. Rest easy.”

Lu Tingchen's frown lingered.

Yesterday, he'd witnessed the wound firsthand; a mark that bad surely would scar.

His fists tightened. “Tomorrow, I'll head to the palace for the imperial physician to examine it.”

His concern touched Lu Liangwei deeply. In her past life, she'd been an only child, so brotherly care felt entirely new.

“Alright.” She grinned and nodded. Even with her own methods to avoid scarring, rejecting his offer felt wrong.

“Big Brother, breakfast is ready, but not sure if it's to your taste.” She shifted topics.

Lu Tingchen eyed the food box Zhu Yu held, assuming the kitchen had made it. Still, his heart melted since his little sister delivered it herself. Recalling her suicide attempt yesterday and how close she'd come to...

Pain stabbed his heart, roughening his tone. “Wait in the dining hall. I'll clean up first.”

“Sure.” Lu Liangwei replied, heading to the dining hall with Zhu Yu.

Lu Tingchen lingered, gazing at the gracefully poised girl for moments before heading off to bathe.

He didn't leave his sister waiting long, returning in roughly five minutes in clean attire.

Lu Liangwei stared in slight shock as he showed up.

‘Such a speedy bath? That's insanely fast.’

“What'd you prepare?” Lu Tingchen took a seat opposite her, tone relaxed.

Lu Liangwei swiftly uncovered the food box on the table, pulling out its contents.

“I'm no chef; just whipped up dumplings.” Fearing he'd dislike it, she added hastily, “Fresh minced filling, all made from scratch.”

In truth, back in her original life, her culinary talents shone. Besides medicine studies, she'd tinkered with recipes in spare time, being a total foodie craving every delicacy.

Yet the book's Lu Liangwei cooked poorly. Flaunting top skills suddenly would spark doubts.

A steaming bowl of dumplings appeared before Lu Tingchen, drawing his eyes.

He swallowed and glanced her way. “You cooked these?”

Lu Liangwei nodded with a laugh. “Yep, all me. Hope it's not too bad.”

Thoughts swirled in Lu Tingchen's head as he eyed her. “Never knew you'd learned to cook.”

Lu Liangwei had her response ready, feigning a huff. “You've always underestimated me, so why think you know all my skills?”