Chapter 521: She Is a Passionate Girl

"I'm sorry, Aunt, I was out to dinner with an old classmate today, and I accidentally drank too much; it's my fault..."

Lu Cheng had already taken the initiative to apologize, so Cai Shengjing could only sigh.

She knows her daughter's temperament; whether regarding life or love, she is a very passionate girl.

Girls like that are easily taken advantage of.

And a mother naturally understands her daughter's thoughts; even she can sense that Lu Cheng is a charismatic young man, so it's perfectly normal that he would attract her.

"Lu Cheng, come over for a cup of tea."

"No, Aunt, I'm sorry that I let classmate Yang Yin drink so much; everyone was just too happy today, I promise it won't happen again."

Cai Shengjing nodded, "Wait for me a moment; I'll escort Yin Yin back upstairs."

Lu Cheng originally intended to go straight home, but seeing that Cai Shengjing seemed to have something to say, he had to wait patiently at the doorway.

Yang Yin was clearly drunk, and Cai Shengjing supported and coaxed her up to the second floor.

"Mom, I'm not drunk; I can still drink..."

"Oh dear, aren't you embarrassed? Girls drinking like this..."

"Mom."

"Alright, alright, hurry up and go upstairs to sleep, be good."

Without much ceremony, Cai Shengjing went downstairs, and Lu Cheng called out from the doorway.

"Aunt..."

Cai Shengjing stood in the doorway and said, "Lu Cheng, you are a smart person; compared to Yin Yin, you are even more mature than your peers."

What she meant was that Yin Yin is a child who loves to fantasize about beauty; she is like a sleeping dandelion, and when someone gently touches her, she will bloom passionately, and of course that someone must be someone she likes.

Lu Cheng understood; these intellectuals speak very subtly.

And Cai Shengjing's point was that if he couldn't give Yang Yin a bright future, he should not get involved with her.

"Aunt, don't worry, I will definitely not hurt classmate Yang Yin."

Lu Cheng spoke sincerely; he considered himself a real jerk, especially when it came to relationships.

Just now, Yang Yin was drunkenly lying in his arms, and he could have taken advantage of the situation.

But somehow, the girl was too pure, as pure as a blank sheet of paper, making him reluctant to tarnish that beautiful innocence.

…

The next day, Lu Cheng went to the Traffic Police Unit and met Lei Zhan'ge.

He mainly wanted to report the progress of Internal Combustion Engine Development to Lei Zhan'ge.

In fact, how far the internal combustion engine development had progressed and whether it could be realized were not within the Traffic Police Unit's responsibilities.

But Lei Zhan'ge was very concerned about this; many people who had devoted their lives to the Railway system also hoped the Railway could develop.

After hearing Lu Cheng's report, Lei Zhan'ge nodded with great satisfaction, noting that several difficulties in internal combustion engine development had already been solved.

"At this rate, speeding up the trains won't take long."

Lei Zhan'ge said this while imagining rows of trains racing across the plains at high speed.

"Captain Lei, once the trains are equipped with internal combustion engines, I'll take you to experience it personally, running from south to north, and at high speed we'll get a good look at our motherland's splendid scenery."

Hearing Lu Cheng's words, Lei Zhan'ge fell silent; even though under Lu Cheng's leadership the internal combustion engine development had made some breakthroughs, actual production would still require time.

He didn't know whether that day would ever come.

But to avoid dampening Lu Cheng's enthusiasm, Lei Zhan'ge smiled and said, "Alright, when that day comes, I will definitely experience it myself, ahem..."

Lu Cheng hurriedly stood up, "Captain Lei."

Lei Zhan'ge waved his hand, "No problem, just take some medicine."

Lu Cheng was still a bit worried, "Captain Lei, you've been taking that medicine for so long and haven't improved; what exactly are you ill with?"

Lei Zhan'ge paused a moment, "I've already said I'm fine; my own body knows what's up. You shouldn't worry about me, you should devote more of your energy to the Railway Industry."

Our Railway is the nation's economic lifeline, the foundation supporting societal development, so if we compare the country to a human body…

"Then the crisscrossing Iron Rails are the veins, the roaring trains are the flowing blood, and I hope you can be the big heart that supplies the blood."

Lei Zhan'ge's metaphor essentially gave Lu Cheng a very high expectation.

Lu Cheng's expression grew solemn, "Captain Lei, I will definitely not betray your trust."

Seeing Lei Zhan'ge looking exhausted, Lu Cheng didn't dare to disturb him further, advised him to rest more, and left the office.

The Platform was crowded every day, people coming and going, and to Lu Cheng each face seemed hardly distinguishable.

What changed was that people's clothing varied with the seasons.

When they switched to light garments, it signaled that summer had arrived.

Whether on the Platform or the streets, the girls wore pretty, truly elegant long skirts that showed off their fair calves, always drawing many young men's gazes.

But due to social customs, they only dared to glance secretly; when a girl noticed, she would quickly turn her head, pretending to look elsewhere.

Lu Cheng was different; each time he stared openly and boldly, making the girls' faces flush with embarrassment, and after being called a lecher, he would smile satisfied and walk away.

This summer, a happy event occurred concerning Gui Yun of Da Za Yuan.

After the college entrance exam results came out, Gui Yun finally got into her desired university, a local teachers' college in the Capital City.

That day, Lu Cheng had just finished his duty and, upon stepping off the train, went straight to a department store.

The entrance was already packed with people, mostly youngsters, even some half-grown kids.

Lu Cheng moved closer and saw that everyone was buying Bell-bottom Pants.

After sister decided to sell Bell-bottom Pants last time, she immediately got in touch with Ding Yuanmin.

Securing a new order meant more revenue for the Commune, and Ding Yuanmin, who had collaborated many times, knew exactly how strong this department store's sales capability was.

For this, Ding Yuanmin even sourced a batch of new Bell-bottom Pants from Gang Cheng, made a few pieces according to the design, and took a train to have Lu Ying review them.

After communication, once the final design was finalized, production began immediately.

Actually Guoying Department Store also sells Bell-bottom Pants, but it requires fabric vouchers and the price isn't cheap; the department store that Lu Ying manages offers affordable prices and doesn't require fabric vouchers, so it attracts many young people to buy.

Seeing so many people queueing to buy, Lu Cheng can't help letting out a sigh; the early reform period still has some effect, at least people's minds have begun to open.

"Hey, Lu Cheng, you're back."

Lu Cheng looked over and almost didn't recognize him; on a closer look he realized it was Zhao Bin, wearing Bell-bottom Pants on the lower half, a genuine floral shirt on the upper half, and sunglasses on his face.

Lu Cheng couldn't help but laugh: "I say Binzi, you look way too flamboyant; if you walked on the street, I wouldn't even dare to recognize you."

Zhao Bin chuckled: "Can't help it, this is what they're selling now, and your sister forced me to wear it, then display it here to attract foot traffic.

What, dress you head‑to‑toe? Let you be flamboyant as well."

Lu Cheng quickly waved his hand; with a lifetime's gaze, he now looks at it like an adult looking at a child, utterly disdainful of such a thing.

Seeing his sister, Lu Cheng walked over: "Sis, Gui Yun has been admitted to university, Teacher Wu had a massive hemorrhage today, and is setting up a banquet to treat us."

Lu Ying was busy introducing clothes to people, but found a moment to reply: "What blood is he shedding? We're supposed to give him a proper gift; do you think he'd run a loss‑making business?"

"Then are you going or not?"

"Of course I'm going; there's someone staying at Da Za Yuan, just wait until I finish this for a bit."

"Alright, I'll wait for you a while, see you home, say hello to Teacher Wu, then I have something else."

Lu Cheng has an appointment with Yang Yin tonight, to go to Lotus Pond to watch the moonlight.