Chapter 424: They’re Really Getting Off Easy

"What is it you want?"

Lu Cheng watched the way Shen Nian’s eyes lit up, unable to tear his gaze away.

"I want to join the training and learn some fighting techniques."

Although she had a Cultivation Technique in her space that was suitable for her to practice, it was mostly for strengthening her body and promoting general wellness.

’I don’t want to be some canary in a cage, always being protected by Lu Cheng,’ Shen Nian thought. ’I want to stand by his side. Learning some self-defense would only do me good. Besides, if I can better protect myself, Lu Cheng won’t have to worry so much, right?’

Lu Cheng knew, of course, that it would be beneficial for Shen Nian to learn some self-defense. But looking at her fair, delicate skin, how could he possibly be willing to let her endure such hardship?

’The training we do is hardly suitable for a girl.’

"The Group’s training regimen is exhausting. I can teach you myself in private."

"Of course it would be great if you taught me, but would you really make me work for it? If I truly want to learn, I have to endure some hardship. It’s impossible otherwise, don’t you think?"

"..."

Shen Nian’s logic was so sound, how could Lu Cheng possibly argue?

"Don’t worry, I know my limits. I just want to learn a few fighting techniques for self-defense. I’m not interested in your full training regimen!"

’The last thing I want is to go through all that hardship just to end up all muscle-bound.’

"Alright."

Hearing her say that, Lu Cheng relaxed a little.

"I’ll be your instructor."

"Are you sure? You can’t go easy on me. I’m serious about learning this!"

"Of course."

’If Shen Nian wants to learn, of course I’m willing to teach her,’ Lu Cheng thought. ’But I have to be the one to do it. The thought of handing my precious wife over to some other man for training... Not a chance!’

"Um, I also want to learn how to drive. School starts in two months, and I can’t have you pick me up every single time. This way, I’ll be able to drive myself home."

’As for the money for a car, I’m not worried at all,’ Shen Nian thought. ’The money Lu Cheng gave me is more than enough, and besides, if I really wanted to, I could earn it myself in no time!’

"Alright, I’ll teach you."

"Okay, then it’s settled."

"Mhm."

"Oh, by the way, I’ve been here for a while now, and I don’t think I’ve ever had your colleagues over for dinner. Why don’t I go buy some extra groceries one of these days, and you can invite the coworkers you’re close with over to our place for a meal?"

In truth, Shen Nian had this idea ever since she first arrived. Maintaining good social relationships was important no matter where you were.

Before she came, even if Lu Cheng wanted to treat his colleagues to a meal, he would have had to do it somewhere like the Group’s cafeteria. But now that she was here, they couldn’t eat out. It had to be at home.

Besides, Shen Nian was quite confident in her cooking. As Lu Cheng’s supportive partner, she naturally had to make sure he looked good in this regard!

"Won’t that be too much work for you?"

"Not at all. It’s just making a few dishes. Besides, I can ask Sister Jingyun to come over and help me!"

Seeing how considerate his wife was being, Lu Cheng naturally wouldn’t refuse.

"They sure are lucky!"

’My wife’s cooking is so delicious. Of course they’re lucky!’

However, Lu Cheng was also well aware that because of all the trouble Liu Fanglan had caused before, many people at the Group probably still had some misunderstandings about Shen Nian.

This was the perfect opportunity to let everyone see just how wonderful his wife was. ’Let’s see if anyone still dares to gossip after this,’ he thought.