Why is Ruoxi looking at him like that?
Is this a sign of doubting his abilities?
"Okay, don't worry, leave it to me. I won't damage your kitchen."
Even if he breaks it, he can just buy her another one.
Of course, he dared not say this directly, otherwise Ruoxi would not give him the chance to show off.
"Actually, there's no need to tidy up. We can handle the party ourselves. Why don't you go ahead and start?"
She wanted Lu Shen to leave as soon as possible.
They were no longer husband and wife, and at this point they weren't even friends. Being alone in a house always made her feel a little awkward.
"Still thinking of kicking me out?" Lu Shen saw through her thoughts at a glance.
Was it really that obvious?
Jian Ruoxi lowered her head in shame.
Lu Shen didn't think there was anything wrong with it. He could understand that Ruoxi hadn't accepted him yet.
He reached out and gently stroked her hair, saying softly, "Sweetie, you rest for a while. I'll leave on my own after I'm all packed up, so don't worry about me."
Lu Shen seemed to have never spoken to her in such a tone before.
Gentleness, affection, and patience—these were things that would normally only exist in her dreams.
She nodded in agreement as if she were under a spell.
A bright smile appeared on Lu Shen's lips. "That's right."
Jian Ruoxi tossed and turned in bed, unable to fall asleep. All she could hear was the rushing water from the kitchen and the occasional clattering of dishes.
The sound of broken dishes that I had been worried about did not come at all.
Does Lu Shen really know how to wash dishes?
"Forget it, I'll just go out and take a look myself."
She couldn't rest easy until she saw it with her own eyes.
Upon entering the kitchen, the first thing that catches the eye is Lu Shen, who is half-bent over with a waterproof apron tied around his waist.
What should have been a comical scene inexplicably made her feel somewhat dazed.
As if sensing the gaze of the person behind him, Lu Shen turned around, holding a still unwashed plate in his left hand and a cleaning sponge in his right.
"Was I moving too much and disturbing you?"
What he didn't tell Jian Ruoxi was that this was indeed his first time washing dishes, and he was still a bit clumsy.
He was trying his best to recall how Jian Ruoxi used to do housework at the Lu family's house and to imitate her.
"No, it's just that I can't sleep."
If only Lu Shen had been like this from the beginning.
Perhaps they wouldn't have come to this.
"I'll try to keep my voice down. You can go back to your room first."
He didn't want Ruoxi to see his clumsy way of washing dishes.
Seeing that he was eager to send her away, Jian Ruoxi guessed that he was a little embarrassed, so she had no choice but to go back first.
"Why is it so quiet? Has Lu Shen already gone back?"
But she didn't hear anyone open the door.
Jian Ruoxi cautiously stepped out, and before she even reached the living room, she heard a man's even breathing coming from outside.
You shouldn't believe him if he says he'll leave on his own.
Lu Shen collapsed onto the sofa and fell into a deep sleep, his arms wrapped tightly around himself, his brows furrowed.
"Is things at work difficult lately? Why are you even frowning in your sleep?"
Seeing him like this, Jian Ruoxi couldn't help but feel sorry for him.
She still doesn't know how to take care of herself; she doesn't eat or sleep.
Lu Shen, how can I leave completely without worry if you act like this?
Jian Ruoxi sighed, turned around and went to her room to get a blanket to cover him.
Suddenly remembering something, she opened the door and saw two bodyguards waiting outside.
"Young Madam!"
She had told Ah Jie several times to stop calling her "Young Madam," but it seemed to have no effect.
Never mind, it will correct itself over time.
“Your young master is too tired today and fell asleep here. You should go back and rest early. I estimate he won’t wake up until tomorrow morning.”
The two bodyguards exchanged a glance, both seeing joy in each other's eyes.
That was impressive, young master.
Not only did a hero come to the rescue today, but they also successfully checked into the hotel.
It seems that the young master will soon win back the young mistress!
"Understood, we'll head back right away and definitely won't disturb the young master and young mistress!"
"Oh, right, we'll personally pick up Miss and Ali later and take them back to the Lu family."
The two bodyguards quickly finished speaking and turned to leave, their speed giving Jian Ruoxi no time to react.
"No, wait a minute."
They seem to have misunderstood.
When I said Lu Shen was sleeping here, that wasn't what I meant.
This is a bit hard to explain.
Inside the room, the man lying on the sofa suddenly smiled.
"Good, these two bodyguards are quite clever. Give them a reward when we get back."
"What did you say? My older brother slept with Ruoxi?"
Upon hearing the bodyguard's report, Lu Jin couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
Seriously? She's only been out for a short while, and her brother is already that fast?
Ali tugged at Lu Jin's sleeve and whispered a reminder, "Miss, please stop talking."
"Why are you pulling me? Aren't you excited about such explosive news?"
Of course I was excited.
Not just her, everyone in the restaurant is excited now.
Ali could feel that everyone's eyes were now fixed on them.
"My dear young lady, you need to be careful. If more people find out about this, and someone spreads rumors online, what will happen to Ruoxi's reputation as an artist?"
It was only after Ali reminded him that Lu Jin realized what was happening.
"Oh yeah, I almost forgot about that. My bad, my bad."
Seeing her older brother and Ruoxi getting back together, she couldn't contain herself.
“Ali, let me take you back to the Lu family today. You can still sleep with me. It’s not easy for my brother and Ruoxi to be alone. Let’s give them some space.”
There was absolutely no need for my elder brother to tell me this.
Should we go back to the Lu family home?
Wouldn't that mean I could see Li Anran?
Because of this woman, Ali no longer has a good impression of the Lu family.
Lu Jin noticed the hesitation on Ali's face.
As for how Ali left the Lu family, she could only guess that it had something to do with Li Anran, but she didn't know any more details.
“Ali, you are no longer a maid in the Lu family. You are a guest that I brought in. No one dares to be disrespectful to you.”
The three of them had lived under the same roof for so long, but Lu Jin had never treated Ali as a maid.
Instead, they are good friends who walk side by side with you.
"Stand up straight, today I'll show you what it feels like to bully others with your power."
Ali smiled brightly upon hearing this.
Li Anran did indeed give her an extremely dark period.
But she gained a lot during that period, meeting the boss, the young mistress, and the eldest daughter.
So, God still favored her.
"Okay, then I'll have to rely on Miss to protect me."
Lu Jin asked the bodyguard behind him, "When has Li Anran been coming home lately?"
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