I relied on a system to prolong my life in ancient times.

Chapter 337 Heartbeat

For the next few days, Lu Zhijin stayed with the two siblings, watching them set up the estate.

Although Lu Zhijin and Xiao Siyue knew each other before, they hadn't spoken much. However, they've seen each other frequently in the past few days and have become quite familiar with each other.

Lu Zhijin knew that all of this was Xiao Siyue's idea, and he praised her highly, saying that she was a very clever and quick-witted girl.

Xiao Siyue really liked the swing that Xiao Sining had built for her, and she would come over and swing on it whenever she had free time these past few days.

Today was no different. She was sitting on the swing contemplating life when someone gently pushed her from behind. Xiao Siyue thought it was Chun Tao and the others.

"Chuntao, when do you think Brother Lu's face will get better? It looks a bit awkward now. He looked much better before, absolutely stunning." Everyone likes beautiful things, and she was no exception.

"Besides, Brother Lu is going back soon. Do you think the women in the capital will still like him if they see his face?"

"Does Siyue dislike my current appearance?" A deep and familiar voice sounded from behind, startling Xiao Siyue so much that she almost fell off the swing.

"Be careful." Lu Zhijin offered a helping hand as needed.

"Brother Lu." Xiao Siyue looked at the tall man in front of her with some embarrassment. She felt so bad that someone had heard her talking about crickets behind her back. She wanted to dig a hole and crawl into it.

"Siyue, you haven't told me yet, are you disgusted with me?" Lu Zhijin looked at Xiao Siyue, whose eyes were darting around nervously, with a teasing gaze. He didn't expect this girl to be so superficial, even though he was someone who was rarely seen.

"Ahem, Brother Lu, I don't look down on you. Even with the scars on your face, you're still incomparably handsome." Xiao Siyue coughed twice, flattering him.

"Really? But that's not what Siyue said just now." Lu Zhijin stared at Xiao Siyue with feigned suspicion.

“Of course, Brother Lu, look at you. You are tall, talented, and skilled in martial arts. These scars make you look even more heroic. I wonder how many women you could charm.” Xiao Siyue nodded after saying this, as if she wanted Lu Zhijin to believe that what she said was true.

"Oh, does Siyue like me?" Lu Zhijin suddenly asked, not knowing why.

After saying that, he was stunned, and Xiao Siyue was also stunned by what he said.

But she quickly replied, "I like it. I'm a big fan of Brother Lu."

"A little fangirl?" Lu Zhijin asked in confusion.

"Yes, it means I really admire Brother Lu," Xiao Siyue quickly explained.

"I see. Well then, I'll accept you as my little fangirl." Lu Zhijin smiled.

"Sister Siyue, I heard that Songyue Bookstore in the capital is your shop?"

"Yes, I opened it." Xiao Siyue nodded. It wasn't a secret. Although she hadn't announced it directly, she hadn't deliberately hidden it either. It wasn't difficult for Lu Zhijin to know.

But what does he mean by asking this now?

"Sister Siyue, I wonder who wrote that copy of Sun Tzu's Art of War in your shop? Is he still here? I wonder if I could meet him?" Lu Zhijin knew that asking this was a bit presumptuous, but as a general who had fought on the battlefield, how could he not be curious about such a military treatise?

"Brother Lu, I obtained Sun Tzu's Art of War by chance. As for the person who wrote the calligraphy, he has passed away. I'm sorry, I can't help you." She copied it from another world, and the author of Sun Tzu's Art of War had long since died.

"That's such a pity," Lu Zhijin said with some regret.

"Sister Siyue."

"Brother Lu, just call me Siyue." Xiao Siyue always felt a little awkward when Lu Zhijin called her "Sister Siyue."

"Okay, then I'll call you Siyue."

"Siyue, I will be leaving tomorrow. Thank you so much for saving me this time, Sining. I will remember your kindness and repay you in the future." Lu Zhijin clasped his hands together and thanked Xiao Siyue. His clear and bright eyes were full of determination.

"Brother Lu, you're too kind. It was nothing at all, Brother Lu, you don't need to take it to heart." For them, it was just a small favor.

"But Brother Lu, your injuries haven't fully healed yet. Will going back tomorrow cause any problems?"

"It's alright, I'm almost fully recovered, it won't have any impact." Lu Zhijin shook his head.

"Alright, if you need anything, Brother Lu, don't be shy, just say the word. My fifth brother will also be going back with you tomorrow."

Lu Zhijin looked down at the little girl in front of him, who only reached his chest. The little girl was clearly delicate-looking and looked very young, but at this moment she was caring for people just like her own mother, taking care of everything.

"Okay, thank you, Siyue."

"You're welcome." The little girl shook her head, her eyes crinkling with a smile. For some reason, Lu Zhijin suddenly felt an itch to touch her head and couldn't resist giving Xiao Siyue a quick pat.

"Hmm?" Xiao Siyue blushed instantly when Lu Zhijin suddenly touched her head. Why was Brother Lu touching her head, and so gently at that?

This was the first time she had ever been so intimate with a man other than her own family. Even in modern times, as an orphan, she always kept a certain distance from people, and in this ancient world, that distance had vanished.

Xiao Siyue looked up at Lu Zhijin. His bright eyes held a hint of doting affection. His face was covered with scars, but for no reason, her heart raced. She quickly lowered her eyes to hide the sudden flutter in her heart.

Lu Zhijin was also surprised by his own actions. He rarely interacted with women, not even his own sisters. This was the first time he had done so.

"Siyue, you can continue playing. I'll head back now. I won't say goodbye tomorrow; I'll leave first thing in the morning."

"Ah? Yes, goodbye, Brother Lu."

"Goodbye." After saying that, Lu Zhijin turned and left, but there seemed to be a trace of panic and confusion in his originally clear eyes.

Because his back was to Xiao Siyue, she didn't notice.

In the evening, Xiao Sining also came to say goodbye to Xiao Siyue, saying that he was leaving and promising that he would definitely take care of the things Xiao Siyue had asked him to do.

The next day, after Xiao Siyu woke up, the two had already left.

Lu Zhijin's departure did not affect Xiao Siyue's life, and the slight flutter she had felt earlier had disappeared.

She is still renovating her estate, hoping to complete it all within a month, since it's almost February already.

Xiao Sining was quick; she returned in less than two days, bringing with her the land deeds for the back mountain and about a hundred people.