Chapter 26 Your Future Girlfriend

When she lay back down on the sofa, the girl was able to openly lie on top of the boy.

Knowing that he would have to go home soon, Xia Zhen thought he could rest a little longer. She stopped acting up and obediently snuggled against his chest, surrounded by his scent. She closed her eyes in enjoyment.

Someone gently stroked the top of her head.

“Zhenzhen”.

Xia Zhen didn't open her eyes, and lazily replied, "Hmm?"

"Don't run away alone again."

Even though the city has always been very safe, she is a girl, and a beautiful girl who is well protected. It seems that the moment she realized that this person was very important to her, the whole world was filled with danger.

He wanted to keep her close, holding her like this forever, so that she would only stay in front of him.

This overwhelming emotion came so suddenly that even a normally calm and composed young man would feel afraid in the face of such overwhelming feelings welling up inside him.

Xia Zhen opened her eyes and looked up at the boy's jawline. The lines were hard, but she knew his heart was soft. She smiled sweetly and said, "Okay."

Whether she can keep her word is anyone's guess.

It was quite crowded with two people lying on the sofa, but Lu Jin was able to fall asleep peacefully, while Xia Zhen was wide awake.

For her, everything about Lu Jin, who is now so close to her, is new and exciting.

His barely audible breathing, the every rise and fall of his chest, and the fact that his hands holding her never loosened their grip...

She liked everything about him!

Xia Zhen suddenly felt very lucky. Luckily, she left the banquet early that day, which is why she found such a treasure by the roadside.

Lu Jin had only slept for a little over two hours. When he woke up at three o'clock in the morning, his first reaction was that he felt a little heavy. He slowly opened his eyes and saw the girl's fluffy head.

He blinked, then reached out and gently stroked her cheek. It was warm and comfortable, almost addictive, unlike the feeling of touching Xiaobai.

Xia Zhen was only lightly asleep when she grabbed his hand. Even though she knew he was leaving, she still didn't want to move.

Lu Jin's cool voice carried an unusual languor, "Zhenzhen."

She looks even more charming when you call her name.

Xia Zhen's body immediately went limp.

If Lu Jin didn't go back as usual, it would definitely attract the attention of the Lu family. They are a bunch of vampires. Once they realize her value, they will definitely come to her without hesitation.

And Lu Ci...

Lu Jin's eyes dimmed. From childhood to adulthood, he had possessed very little. Even so, Lu Ci would snatch things away out of interest.

Xia Zhen climbed off him, her eyes fixed on him. "You won't pretend you don't know me after we leave this door, will you?"

He said, "No, but..."

"But there's a 'but'!"

Lu Jin felt a little guilty after being yelled at, "If others find out, there will be trouble."

Xia Zhen immediately understood. "So you mean you have to keep your distance from me when we're out?"

He nodded. "Yes."

So, are they going to start a secret relationship?

That looks exciting!

Lu Jin originally thought she wouldn't agree, but to his surprise, the girl lowered her head and kissed him, smiling sweetly as she said, "Okay!"

He was certain that she always had some strange and wonderful ideas in her head that he couldn't understand.

Lu Jin didn't let Xia Zhen go out, and Xia Zhen didn't force her. When she stood at the door, she bent down and whispered in his ear, "I'll be here all weekend."

His eyes trembled, but reason compelled him to say, "I'm worried about leaving you here alone."

"Who said I'm alone?" Xia Zhen's smug little expression was very excited. "Aren't we in a secret relationship? Whether you can sneak into my door in the middle of the night is up to you."

Lu Jin: "..."

These words sound just like the flirtatious words a wife, feeling lonely and restless while her husband is away on a business trip, would say to her lover.

What exciting things are going on in her little head?

The Lu family home was dark, with no lights on, because no one would wait for him to return, or perhaps they knew very well that Lu Jin, having nowhere else to go, would ultimately have no choice but to return here.

When he was very young, Lu Jin naively thought that if he "ran away from home" for a while, his parents would regret treating him that way, and they would come to find him and bring him back, and then give him the snacks that were meant for his younger brother.

Not half, just a little bit, just a tiny bit is enough.

Then he was disappointed; no one came looking for him.

It was winter, and his legs were fine until he spent the whole night outside. As a result, he almost froze to death. Later, other people in the neighborhood found him and took him to the hospital.

The parents, who arrived late, looked anxious and complained about how much energy it took to take care of the child. To make matters worse, the child was still being unreasonable and always causing trouble, leaving them exhausted both physically and mentally.

Soon after, everyone in the neighborhood knew that the Lu family had a child who was withdrawn and mischievous. Although he had a bad personality, was not likable, and was disabled, his parents never gave up on him and took good care of him.

No one knew that after he left the hospital and returned home that time, he was beaten up with a clothes hanger.

Under the moonlight streaming through the window, Lu Jin carried the kitten back to his small and dreary room.

He stroked the kitten's head and said in a low voice, "Little White, I will protect her."

Little Whitey let out a soft "meow".

Toys from kindergarten, award-winning handicrafts from elementary school, a first-prize essay from junior high, and my dad and mom...

He doesn't need any of these things.

But that girl is the one he won't give up to anyone.

In another room with the lights on, Xia Zhen rolled over on the sofa that still retained the scent of youth. She lay face down on the sofa, motionless, and realized with a start that she looked a bit like a pervert.

No, she can't be idle!

Xia Zhen took out her phone, found a friend overseas in her contacts, and sent her a message: 【Does your family own a charity?】

A short while later, a reply came back: "Yes, what's up?"

It's 3 a.m. now. It's a good thing there's a time difference over there, otherwise I might not be able to get a reply instantly.

Xia Zhen decisively typed: "I want to donate."

The person on the other end immediately replied excitedly: "Xia Zhen, you're not really upset because of Song Heng, are you?!"

Otherwise, why would this young lady donate money?

If it weren't for prestige projects, who in their circle would genuinely donate money?

Moreover, Xia Yu has always been in charge of the Xia family's public image projects, so why would Xia Zhen need to step in?

Xia Zhen calmly asked, "Can you guarantee that this money will actually be used for people in need?"

"Of course I can! I can't guarantee money for other people, but you're different; you're my best friend!"

So, she has a whole bunch of best friends.

Xia Zhen didn't donate all the money at once. Instead, she tentatively donated a small amount the first time, and then tried to donate several larger amounts. She finally received a white star candy, then a pink star candy, then a red star candy, and finally a gold star candy.

After she donated all her savings, Star Candy stopped growing.

This shows that there is a limit to the rewards one can receive for a particular task.

Xia Zhen ignored her best friend's praise for her generous donation on social media and in their group chat. Instead, she fed all the star-shaped candies to the little boy lying in bed in the game.

After she fed him the golden star candy, a time capsule suddenly popped up on the screen.

Xia Zhen sat up straight, but she didn't rush to open it. Instead, she took out a coat from the closet, put it on, and then put on a pair of white sneakers. Only then did she solemnly extend her finger and tap the time capsule.

In an instant, an unfamiliar feeling of dizziness washed over me.

She heard the wind.

It was a snowy, late-night night.

Xia Zhen was still dressed rather thinly. She tightened her clothes and looked around in the snow. Before long, she saw a small figure.

It was under a trash can awning, and a thin child was curled up behind a trash can, his head down and his arms wrapped around himself.

He was still wearing his school uniform, and a few snowflakes had fallen on his white hair, making it hard to tell which color was purer.

Xia Zhen's heart tightened, "Lu Jin!"

Hearing someone call his name, the boy quickly raised his pale face. When he saw that it was a strange older sister, the light in his eyes gradually faded, and he lowered his head again.

Every child hopes that the person coming to find them will be their parents.

He didn't recognize her; perhaps he misheard her. She hadn't called him.

The sound of the girl's footsteps on the snow grew louder as she approached, seemingly heading in his direction.

For some unknown reason, the boy's heart grew increasingly tense as the image of her white sneakers appeared before his eyes.

She stopped in front of him.

Realizing this, he looked up at her, but in the next instant, he was pulled into a warm embrace.

He forgot to speak, his clear eyes filled with confusion.

Xia Zhen squatted down and held the child tightly in her arms before slowly letting out a sigh of relief. She whispered, "Don't be afraid, I'm not a bad person."

Perhaps because the embrace shielded him from the cold air around him, the boy had no strength to struggle. He could hear her heartbeat, a warm rhythm, and he said dully, "I don't know you."

"You'll get to know me later," Xia Zhen said with a smile. "I'm your future girlfriend."

He looked up, bewildered, and asked, "Girlfriend?"

Xia Zhen originally wanted to pinch his cheek, but as soon as she touched it, she felt the coldness on his face. Instead, she gently covered his cheek with her hand and told him with her eyes crinkling, "Yes, you'll be pursuing me relentlessly from now on."

She truly felt no guilt about deceiving children.