Because they caught the tail end of the morning rush hour, it took a little longer to get out of the city. Once on the highway, Chen Lu drove faster.

Why were you crying just now?

Chen Lu asked softly.

Liang Zhirou was clearly surprised when she heard this, but she was not surprised that Chen Lu had discovered she had been crying, but that he had waited until now to ask.

After all, Chen Lu could immediately notice any fluctuation in her emotions.

"My mom told me to leave her alone from now on..."

Her answer was surprisingly concise.

Chen Lu was speechless for a moment, then sighed deeply, "Auntie really loves you very much."

"Mmm," Liang Zhirou responded softly, turning her head to look out the window.

I wonder what this silly guy is thinking.

After a while, Liang Zhirou said in a very low voice, "I didn't agree."

It took Chen Lu a few seconds to realize what the girl meant. He reached out his right hand and patted the girl's head. "I've said it before, I'm not just playing around with you. I really want to be with you for life. So we have to face many things together."

"I've thought about it, and I don't regret it. Secondly..."

He looked ahead, his tone suddenly becoming very serious, "I have that ability."

Unlike Jiang Chao, who started this studio for a dream, Chen Lu simply wanted to have the ability to take responsibility for Liang Zhirou's future and give her the opportunity to disregard other factors and only consider whether she liked him.

He felt that pursuing love was no less noble than pursuing dreams.

Isn't it a dream to grow old with the best girl in the world?

"Liang Zhirou, I like you, do you like me?" he asked again.

"Yes, I like you. I really like you," Liang Zhirou replied nervously and earnestly.

She was a little curious as to why Chen Lu suddenly said that.

"You like me, and I like you, so we're together. Don't think about anything else, and don't worry about whether I'll find you a burden. That's impossible."

Liang Zhirou felt as if her heart had been pierced. She turned to look at Chen Lu's profile, her eyes trembling.

"I...I will try my best too." Her voice trembled slightly.

"You've always worked very hard," Chen Lu said with a smile. "I've been watching."

Actually, I know you were even secretly thinking of buying me a DSLR camera.

The girl felt a lump in her throat and looked away again.

Chen Lu would often suddenly say things that moved her deeply.

She clearly said that she would like Chen Lu no matter what...

Does he still think it's not enough? Does he have to like it to the extreme to be satisfied?

The naive girl would glance at the boy beside her every now and then, lost in thought.

But she already liked him to the point where she couldn't like him any more.

The atmosphere in the car quickly became comfortable, with only the two of them talking softly and the occasional voice navigation.

The two enjoyed spending time together like this from the moment they met, chatting back and forth on the way, and never felt bored.

Being with someone you like is just like this; even just being together quietly makes you feel comfortable and happy.

Chen Lu was also surprised to find that he could chat for so long. No matter what he said, Liang Zhirou would listen quietly and attentively.

Liang Zhirou was even happier. She had always traveled alone by bus before, and never imagined that she would be going back like this one day.

Two hours passed in the blink of an eye, and Chen Lu drove the car to the service area.

The car slowly came to a stop in the parking space, and then the engine was turned off.

"Do you need to go to the restroom?" Chen Lu asked softly.

The girl gently shook her head.

Chen Lu reclined his seat slightly and yawned lazily. "I'm going to sleep for twenty minutes. Wake me up when it's time."

I still have to drive for more than three hours later, and I really can't take it without a break.

This was the first time he had driven such a long distance since he learned to drive.

"Okay." Liang Zhirou glanced at the time, thinking to herself that Chen Lu should sleep a little longer.

"Do you want to go down for some fresh air?" Chen Lu looked up at her.

"No need, you should go to sleep," Liang Zhirou whispered. "I'll watch you sleep."

Chen Lu closed his eyes, reached out his hand to the girl, and gently grasped the air.

Soon, a soft little hand slipped into his palm, remaining still and obediently letting him hold it.

He gripped her hand slightly, and the girl gripped his hand in return.

"Good boy, here's a kiss for you," Chen Lu teased sweetly, before falling into a deep sleep.

They didn't even notice that the girl had actually brought her cheek closer.

......

Ten minutes later, Liang Zhirou looked at him sleeping soundly and unconsciously moved a little closer.

She didn't know why she could watch for so long; she just really liked watching Chen Lu's steady breathing, his peaceful sleeping posture, and his handsome profile.

I like being by his side.

Two hours passed in the blink of an eye. I wish we could be together forever.

When you truly love someone, even a lifetime feels too short.

Liang Zhirou felt that she had become a very greedy person.

Chen Lu was awakened by an itch, and when he woke up, the two of them were still holding hands tightly.

Once he regained a little clarity, he immediately realized that the hair on his neck was a girl's.

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