Chapter 28: Plumpie's Rapid Weight Loss
Chapter 28: Plumpie's Rapid Weight Loss
Lu Wusi was perplexed, trying to connect the slender beauty in his arms with the plump and round Plumpie. It wasn't that he was slow-witted, but the transformation was so sudden and drastic that it left him in awe.
On one hand, he had anticipated that Plumpie would become more attractive after losing weight, but he never imagined she'd become this stunning. What baffled Lu Wusi even more was the short time it took for this change to occur.
Just a while ago, she was indulging in a feast at his home, and now, in the blink of an eye, she had shed over a hundred pounds. Even if he hadn't witnessed it himself, Lu Wusi would have found it hard to believe.
Of course, whether he believed it or not, and whether he was bewildered or not, was one thing; whether to embrace her or not was another.
With the girl already in his arms and looking so beautiful, he couldn't resist hugging her. As he held her, he gently stroked her back to help her calm down, and casually inquired about the situation.
It was then that Lu Wusi learned that although Plumpie had devoured five large bowls of food at his house, she still felt a bit hungry when she returned home. So, she rummaged through her belongings, searching for something to eat.
And that's when something peculiar happened. She discovered a beautiful apple on her bedside table.
Lu Wusi was perplexed, "What's so strange about finding an apple on your bedside table? Isn't that quite normal?"
Plumpie looked at him sheepishly, "The food on my bedside table never lasts more than a day. I finished it yesterday and forgot to buy more today, so it's impossible for there to be an apple on my bedside table!"
Lu Wusi was slightly taken aback by her logical deduction.
He hadn't expected this girl to possess such intelligence.
"And then?" Lu Wusi asked, curious about the connection between the apple and her drastic transformation.
Plumpie became even more embarrassed, scratching her head and lowering her gaze, "Then... then I ate the apple?"
Lu Wusi was speechless, "You ate it even though you knew the apple's origin was mysterious?"
Plumpie mumbled softly, "I was really hungry, and maybe I forgot..."
Lu Wusi covered his head with his hand, "And then?"
"After eating the apple, I felt cold all over, and I thought I was going to die. That's when I called you!"
If it were before her weight loss, Lu Wusi would have definitely snapped his fingers at her, but now, with her stunning figure, he couldn't bring himself to do it.
Reluctant to snap his fingers, Lu Wusi shifted his attention to the apple.
In truth, Lu Wusi had found Plumpie's bonding skill impressive when he witnessed it, but it wasn't heaven-defyingly powerful.
Even if this skill had awakened, and even if it was the reason for her rapid weight loss, he couldn't fathom how it could directly enhance her quality to the Black Iron level and grant her two additional skills.
Fat may be valuable, but not to this extent, right?
Therefore, Lu Wusi suspected that the apple she ate might be the key.
"Do you have any of that apple left?"
"No, I think TuanTuan ate the rest of it," Plumpie whispered, feeling guilty and fearing Lu Wusi's reaction. She braced herself for a possible scolding, but Lu Wusi, who had raised his hand, ultimately didn't strike her. Instead, he gently caressed her long hair.
Lu Wusi felt, perhaps due to the power of suggestion, that Plumpie's hair had become much softer after her weight loss.
"It's eaten, so it's eaten. It's not like it's something bad!" Lu Wusi said, his mind now turning as he began speculating on who might have sent the apple to this girl.
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It's highly unlikely that Lu Wu's parents could be the source of the apple. He knew them as a regular couple who ran a small business, and their lifestyle was only moderately well-off. They wouldn't be able to afford such a luxurious item.
Furthermore, if they did have it, there's no reason for them to keep it hidden.
But if not them, then who could it be?
Could it be Duddu's other father, Lin Jianying? Lu Wu remembered that Lin Jianying's father was a professional summoner. Although he had an accident, he might still have some savings, making it possible for him to acquire such an item.
However, upon further thought, Lu Wu dismissed the idea. It's impossible! Even if Lin Jianying had this item, given his reaction when he saw Lu Wu and Plumpie summoning the little skeleton and mini pig, he didn't seem like the type of person who would possess such a treasure.
Moreover, he didn't have the keys to Duddu's house!
If it's not Duddu's family or Lin Jianying, then who could have brought the apple?
Who would be willing to give her such a precious item? Lu Wu counted on his fingers, thinking of those who doted on Duddu. It seemed that only his own family, the elderly couple, could be the ones. Could the apple be from them?
"It's unlikely! If Mom had something this good, she would have given it to me first. She would even dig into their savings to help me."
As for his grandfather, although he seemed to favor TuanTuan over him, it was just a matter of his reserved nature. The one he truly loved should be me, so this item shouldn't be from them either."
Lu Wu spent a long time reasoning on his own, but in the end, he couldn't figure out who brought the apple.
Turning to Duddu, this incident was a pleasant surprise for her, but at the moment, she was genuinely scared.
She was naturally timid, and the sudden appearance of the apple left her terrified. After consuming it, she experienced a rapid weight loss of 100 pounds, while the pig grew to a height of two meters. Her initial reaction wasn't joy but fear.
She couldn't believe such a stroke of luck would happen to her, and she was still trembling with fear. Clinging to Lu Wu, she whispered, "Lu Wu, was that apple a Devil Fruit? Am I going to die after losing so much weight? I feel so dizzy!"
In this situation, Lu Wu could only try to calm her down.
"Don't panic. It's not because of the apple you ate, but your pig.
Your pig has awakened a bonding skill, allowing it to absorb the energy accumulated in your body to enhance its quality and strength. That's why your weight was taken away!
As for the apple, it's probably the one you left over last night, or TuanTuan might have secretly taken and brought it back."
Lu Wu tried his best to reassure Duddu, but she was still a bit scared and anxious.
To ease Duddu's worries, Lu Wu suggested that she stay at his place for a few days.
This suggestion immediately calmed Duddu's anxiety and fear, but it also brought a sense of tension.
Despite the tension, Duddu eventually followed Lu Wu home.
Upon returning home with Duddu, Lu Wu realized he had left in a hurry and didn't bring his house keys. With no other option, he had to knock on the door.
"Who is it, at this late hour?"
Lu Hai Kong opened the door with a yawn, and when he saw Lu Wu and Duddu outside, he was a bit confused. He suspected that he might have opened the door incorrectly, so he closed and reopened it, only to see the same scene again. Lu Hai Kong, enraged, shouted, "You ungrateful son! You're secretly seeing another girl behind Duddu's back!"
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Thanks to [YBJXW], [Living Without a Heart or Lungs], [Book Friend 20200420154230018], [Alone in the Wind's Chaos], [Dream Maker's Lucky Emperor], and [Headache from the Cold Wind] for their generous support!
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