Chapter 92 Unspeakable Feelings

Hua Manlou regained his sight completely one morning. Several days earlier, he had been able to see many blurry lights and shadows. When he opened his eyes again today, it felt as if an invisible veil covering his eyes had been lifted, and everything was clearly visible.

Unlike the scenes he only remembered from his childhood, the decor here was completely different from the room he had stayed in at the Hua family's house, so he didn't feel any sense of familiarity.

Of course, he's not in the mood to slowly explore the differences right now.

A surge of immense anticipation welled up within him. Hua Manlou was about to do something—something he had been looking forward to ever since a color other than darkness reappeared in his world.

He wanted to see his lover in person.

Even though he had touched and sketched that smiling face that stirred his heart countless times when he was making wood carvings, imagination and reality are different, especially for Hua Manlou.

Although he couldn't quite match the objects in front of him with his imagined appearance, after a brief adjustment, Hua Manlou decisively left the room.

He quickly found the location of Lu Yusheng's room by relying on muscle memory.

This is not surprising. Although there are many rooms on the second floor, only a few are occupied, which is already eye-catching. Naturally, the presence of Lu Yusheng in one of them would draw his attention.

However, she was not inside at the time; the door was slightly ajar, but there was no sound from inside.

If Lu Yusheng is awake at this time, he will most likely be in the kitchen.

And that was indeed the final result.

Seeing the busy figure in the kitchen, Hua Manlou suddenly felt a sense of trepidation, like being near home, and dared not approach.

Looking back in the direction I came from, I felt a lot of emotions. Walking this road now is much more difficult than when I was blind.

Lu Yusheng only noticed him a while later. At first, he didn't pay attention to it, but after two minutes he realized that something was wrong.

She glanced back and saw that it was indeed him, then secretly wondered: Why didn't he come to help?

Hua Manlou wasn't someone who didn't care about life before.

After a moment of reflection, she finally noticed something in his heavy gaze that was almost solidifying, and walked over with a smile to hug him.

Lu Yusheng was not surprised at all by his condition. In fact, as time went on, she deliberately increased the duration of her daily healing spells.

...He himself is definitely not the only one hoping for Hua Manlou's recovery.

Feeling the familiar warmth, Hua Manlou instinctively hugged the person in his arms tighter. When his forehead rested on her shoulder, he finally shed tears of joy mixed with a touch of melancholy.

This morning, she cooked scallion oil noodles. When Lu Yusheng picked the scallions, his hands inevitably got a bit spicy. Even though she was half-embracing the figure who was a whole head taller than her, she held her hands up as if reluctant to touch his snow-white clothes.

Only when tears soaked Lu Yusheng's thin outer garment did Hua Manlou slowly raise his head again.

Although the temperature wasn't rising quickly and Lu Yusheng hadn't changed into all his summer clothes, he still felt a little abrupt thinking that his tears might seep into the inside of his clothes.

The two looked at each other, and seeing his joyful tears, Lu Yusheng couldn't help but laugh. He really wanted to wipe away his tears, but his hands were too inconvenient, so he had to give up.

Hua Manlou only calmed down after they were separated.

Without many complicated feelings to express, he finished saying good morning as usual and then joined Lu Yusheng in his breakfast preparations.

When Sikong Zhaixing saw that his eyesight had been completely restored, she was greatly shocked. However, because the treatment had taken a long time and there was enough groundwork laid beforehand, she quickly accepted it after the initial shock.

Now that there are more people, although they can still manage for now, Lu Yusheng doesn't plan to allocate the private rooms to guests for overnight stays anymore.

Although renting out an internet cafe overnight is within the normal scope of business, this place is in a bad location. Unlike in the city where there are government officials to maintain order, there is no risk of trouble if too many people are taken in.

Unfortunately, even though the store is doing well now, it will probably be difficult to really boost the surrounding economy.

Guests who come from afar can make way, but those staying in nearby towns will have to make do with returning before 5 p.m.

...Perhaps we could fund the construction of another inn next door?

This way, you no longer have to worry about being noticed by too many people.

Today, the guests happened to leave early, and by dinner time, only three aboriginals, including Lu Yusheng, remained. During the meal, she shared her thoughts.

Before he could even open his mouth, Sikong Zhaixing said, "Why would you need to pay for it? If you really want to build it, just say so, and I'll invest."

Trying to take over my business empire?

Lu Yusheng immediately and firmly refused.

Hua Manlou also said gently, "I can go with you."

She remained resolute, stating, "Public matters are public matters, and private matters are private matters. I'd rather handle this kind of thing by myself."

But she forgot one thing, until Hua Manlou brought it up: "But this is official business, Xiaoyu, have you forgotten that I invested in this company before?"

...I really forgot.

Because he had never participated in any development meetings or interfered with his strategic planning, Lu Yusheng eventually forgot about this original shareholder who had such a weak presence.

Now that she has money, she said regretfully, "Why didn't you remind me sooner? We agreed on a year-end bonus..."

Hua Manlou quickly declined, explaining that he had brought it up to persuade Lu Yusheng to stop refusing his help, but instead he was expected to have to pay for it himself.

Seeing Lu Yusheng's firm attitude, he changed his mind and said, "Then you don't need to give it to me. Just consider that part of the money as my investment in your new business."

He sighed, thinking that he could entrust all of this to her after they got married, and that finally made him feel a little better.

Seeing that the two of them looked so in love again, Sikong Zhaixing clicked her tongue and said, "I'll go wash the dishes."

Without waiting for their reaction, he cleared the table and went into the kitchen.

Even as the water was released, I was still somewhat indignant. Why were those two causing all this trouble while I was the one being ignored?

Lu Yusheng and Hua Manlou believed their relationship was perfectly healthy, but Sikong Zhaixing was unhappy about it, yet she had no right to stop them and could only turn a blind eye.

As his memories swept over Hua Manlou's handsome and gentle face, he let out a cold snort of displeasure.

How long can one's favor last if one uses one's looks to please others?

Suddenly, his eyes lit up again.

It's just lust, isn't it? I don't think I lack it myself.

Remembering how Lu Yusheng's eyes practically glued to her when she dressed up as a woman according to his preferences, Sikong Zhaixing felt she could take the plunge and dress up as a woman again.

It's a rather sinister idea, but I feel like it might be useful.

But the smile on his face was fleeting. He threw down the rag and remembered the idea that Lu Yusheng had mentioned at the dinner table.

He definitely wants to open restaurants and inns, and it would be best to start working on it tomorrow.

Lu Yusheng disliked having servants to wait on him, and he did all the laundry and cooking himself. Sikong Zhaixing and Hua Manlou would help out if they couldn't stand it, but it was still hard work in the end.

If I end up with him, I won't expect to live a life of luxury, but at least I won't have to endure this kind of hardship.

Furthermore, his cooking skills are poor, and he always finds it difficult to eat when he cooks.

Even washing dishes is the same. I was so annoyed just now that I wanted to smash the dishes, but I couldn't... Xiaolu is definitely going to get angry again.

Fortunately, at the end of the conversation, Lu Yusheng still insisted on refusing Hua Manlou's favors. As long as everyone is treated equally, he won't be too angry.

Sikong Zhaixing acted immediately, disappearing the very next morning.

When Lu Yusheng came downstairs, he glanced at the other person's closed door and decided to save a portion for him when preparing the meal.

However, it was clear that he had gone on a long trip and did not return until lunchtime.

Fortunately, there was at least a reply in the group, saying that it would arrive later, which put Lu Yusheng at ease.

There was only one customer in the store. He had been there for three days in a row and was already able to start the game on his own, so she no longer needed to take care of him.

Actually, Lu Yusheng hadn't removed the word "accommodation" from the sign yet, but the other party would get up and leave at the appointed time every day, so they must live nearby.

That person sometimes arrives in the afternoon, but he will spend some money to buy a portion of food that Lu Yusheng has prepared separately for lunch.

With nothing else to do, she sat behind the bar and played some games. When she saw Hua Manlou sitting quietly next to her, she suddenly had an idea and turned to him, saying, "Would you like to give it a try?"

Upon hearing this, the latter looked at the screen displaying intricate patterns and interplay of light and shadow, and asked uncertainly, "...Is this the game you were talking about earlier?"

“Yes.” Lu Yusheng nodded, her voice not loud because there were other people around.

"Remember that plant-based zombie game I recommended to you at the beginning? But back then, only Lu Xiaofeng could help you experience it..."

Hua Manlou also recalled that past event, and a slight smile appeared on his face.

At that time, he and Lu Yusheng were just strangers who had just met. She focused her conversation on Lu Xiaofeng and Sikong Zhaixing, whom she was more familiar with, but she did not neglect herself, whom she was not familiar with.

Actually, he didn't feel bored or anything at that time. It was Lu Yusheng who, even though he knew that he didn't even meet the first condition of being a guest, still took the initiative to come over and take care of him gently.

He had a very good first impression of the girl, and perhaps that's where their relationship began to take root.

Lu Yusheng's voice continued, urging him to sit down.

Hua Manlou no longer hesitated and obediently switched places with her.

The two of them huddled together behind the computer, quietly watching the screen. Lu Yusheng would occasionally whisper a word of guidance. Because the sound effects were not turned on, the customers sitting behind the partition not far away also did not speak, and for a moment the whole shop was very quiet.

In this tranquility, time flew by, and half an hour passed in the blink of an eye.

Lu Yusheng knew that computers emit radiation, and that Hua Manlou's eyes had just recovered and could not stare at them for long periods of time, so he stopped him.

The latter was also very obedient; when asked to play, he would experience it wholeheartedly, and when asked to stop, he would not linger at all.

Because she had been staring at the screen for a long time, Lu Yusheng's back was a little sore from the improper posture, so she got up and stretched.

The space behind the bar was too limited to work properly, so we went around to the main hall.

As she twisted her neck in front of the door, she saw a group of people passing by outside.

Before this, Hua Manlou had also noticed the approaching noises and had somehow gotten behind Lu Yusheng.

Seeing that she had also noticed this, he said, "I'll go out and take a look."

However, before Lu Yusheng could nod, one of the people in the middle of the group turned around and approached her.

Until the unfamiliar young man approached, Lu Yusheng still couldn't figure out why these people had gathered here.

Fortunately, she didn't have to wait long, and the young man spoke as soon as he approached.

It was the voice of Sikong Zhaixing.

She found it somewhat amusing, but instead of revealing the other person's identity, she tentatively asked, "Another suit?"

The latter nodded, and Lu Yusheng finally had the opportunity to ask the strangers about their purpose.

Sikong Zhaixing made no attempt to hide anything and directly stated that they were craftsmen who had come to build houses.

What kind of houses should we build?

"Inn, restaurant."

Lu Yusheng's expression suddenly became somewhat moved and at a loss. After a pause, he murmured, "Why did you do these things?"

Seeing her complicated expression, Sikong Zhaixing assumed she was unhappy. He also remembered that he and Hua Manlou had agreed not to interfere in the matter yesterday, but she had gone back on her word in less than a day, and he couldn't help but feel guilty.

So he said very naturally, "It's nothing, I've already thought it through."

Sensing that he seemed to have something more to say, Lu Yusheng subconsciously asked, "What have you decided?"

"...You can consider me your competitor."

Lu Yusheng: =口=.

After understanding what the other person meant, her expression gradually became dangerous. Clenching her fist, she asked again, "So, can you take a beating?"

Seeing her reaction, Sikong Zhaixing quickly changed to a more heartfelt approach, frankly saying, "I'm just embarrassed to keep occupying your room, and you won't accept any money..."

"You should have said so earlier."

Lu Yusheng's expression softened a bit, but he still complained in a low voice, "We're all so familiar with each other, why are you being so formal all the time?"

Seeing that the workers she had brought back were still waiting, Sikong Zhaixing told her that she needed to go out and plan the location first before starting work, and then left.

That's fine too.

Lu Yusheng silently gave up his idea of ​​opening another shop.

She had been worried about whether she would have enough energy, but now that Sikong Zhaixing had taken over the job, she no longer needed to worry about it.

I just wonder if he'll regret making this decision on a whim...

I'll have to analyze the disadvantages of the terrain here for him later, and tell him about the blood, sweat, and tears I've endured in the past six months of running this shop.

Hua Manlou then asked, "Why did he suddenly decide to open a shop?"

Lu Yusheng couldn't explain why. If it was just about the resources occupied by living here, it couldn't possibly be to the point of needing to open two shops.

I feel it's still related to myself.

...Yes, it must be because they think there are good prospects for development here!

"Hakistar has a very keen eye for investment."

--"What?"

Lu Yusheng didn't explain further. He pulled Hua Manlou out to watch the commotion. They saw a group of people gesturing at an open space not far away, and some of them were arguing because they disagreed.

Knowing that Sikong Zhaixing wouldn't have time to care about the two of them for a while, he returned to the shop feeling a bit bored after watching for a while.

Will Xiaoyu be happy?

After they sat down, Hua Manlou moved closer to her and blurted out a question.

Lu Yusheng didn't understand what he meant and tilted his head to look at him with some confusion.

"……nothing."

Before she could reply, Hua Manlou took back his strange question.

Seeing that Lu Yusheng clearly wanted to ask more questions, he took the initiative to change the subject, raising a faint smile as he asked her, "Want to continue playing?"

When the latter did as she was told and began to stare intently at the screen, her attention finally returning, Hua Manlou also stared at her steadily, and the inexplicable mood he had just felt finally subsided.

Even if he didn't want to interfere with Xiaoyu's friendships, as a rival in love, seeing Sikong Zhaixing getting close to her and her feelings of joy or sorrow because of another person, Hua Manlou couldn't help but feel uneasy.

It wasn't until Lu Yusheng seemed to realize something that he stopped what he was doing, turned around and looked directly into his eyes, staring intently into them.

What's wrong with you today? Are you unhappy?

In an instant, all the tangled emotions in Hua Manlou's heart vanished, leaving only the focused little face of the person in front of him.

He smiled, couldn't help but pat the top of her head, and reassured her, "I'm fine, I was just... spacing out."

Just then, the nameless guest, who had been silent for a long time, stood up, and both of their gazes naturally turned towards him.

He first placed a small piece of silver on the table, and then turned to look at Lu Yusheng.

He only glanced away awkwardly when their eyes met, which were too close together, before saying, "That's enough for today. I'll take my leave now."