Lu Yibei has never owned a pet.
He already struggles enough to support himself, he simply doesn't have the energy.
However, he occasionally fantasizes about owning a cat or a dog.
Let's say he owns a cat.
It started in high school.
This year marks the third year.
Then one day, a boy suddenly appeared in front of him.
His cat was nibbling at the boy's trouser leg, its golden eyes revealing an undisguised joy for the unfamiliar boy.
The boy picked up the cat and said to him:
“I like your cat, and your cat likes me too. I’m going to take it away.”
—See if Lu Yibei will just punch him in the nose and that'll be the end of it.
Besides, Ji Qingqian is not a cat.
It wasn't just raised for three years, it was raised for twenty years.
According to this theory, Lu Yibei felt that it was reasonable for him to be punched by Old Man Ji and suffer a comminuted fracture.
What brat isn't afraid of his father-in-law?
Lu Yibei may have a deep mind and a calm demeanor, but he still often feels anxious inside.
As the day of my trip to Northeast China draws ever closer, my sense of panic intensifies.
However, he was afraid that Ji Qingqian would worry.
So it didn't show up.
Given Ji's personality, she would be happy to postpone the matter indefinitely, even if he felt the slightest bit unwell.
But Lu Yibei was unwilling.
He panicked.
But some things must be faced, not avoided.
This is his responsibility.
If God has allowed him to meet such a wonderful girlfriend, then he should also fulfill his mission accordingly.
—There aren't that many things that are perfect enough to have both.
Xu Che gave Lu Yibei a meaningful look:
"Are you really panicking?"
Lu Yibei said wistfully, "I almost wish I was just faking it."
Xu Che took a deep breath, feeling a great weight lifted from his shoulders:
"That's great!"
Lu Yibei: ...?
Xu Che said with a grin, "I thought you had already taken care of your father-in-law... There are only so many good things in the world, it's good that you didn't get them all."
—How dare they gloat!
Lu Yibei looked up at the dark sky:
"It brings back memories, Ah Che..."
Xu Che also looked up.
He didn't understand the meaning of Lu Yibei's words for the time being.
Lu Yibei continued:
"You fit the description of 'being moved by the scenery' in two out of four phrases."
"...Developing feelings? It was one thing for you to say such things before, but now that you have a family...it's not appropriate, not appropriate. I'm afraid I'll be secretly killed by Aji."
"Touch life."
"...You're the fucking animal!"
"Oh, it's rare that you can even understand Chinese puns. I thought I'd have to translate them for you."
Xu Che: "Luckily, I'm quick-witted. I just came up with a way to deal with your father-in-law, but seeing how you're starting to take shape, I don't think I need to tell you..."
Lu Yibei didn't care: "Then goodbye."
After saying that, he turned and left.
How could Xu Che possibly stand this?
"Go ahead and ask! Ask me twice and I'll tell you!"
"Say it or don't, it's up to you." Lu Yibei said indifferently.
It has to be said that after spending a lot of time with Miss Ji, Lu Yibei's "aloofness" skills have improved to a whole new level.
Xu Che does indeed love to talk and wants to talk:
"Here's what we'll do: I'll lend you my mom's car. You can drive it directly to your father-in-law. Putting everything else aside, it's a Mercedes—look at you, going to university and driving a Mercedes, that makes you look young and rich. It's a pity I don't drive a Passat, and your father-in-law isn't from Shandong province, otherwise I'd definitely stand up and toast you—"
"Let's not even talk about whether driving this crane long distance will break my back."
Lu Yibei glanced at the AMG hatchback and then gestured a small distance between his index finger and thumb: "You're still a little short of winning over Old Man Ji with a Mercedes."
Xu Che was taken aback:
"Such high standards? How much short are they?"
"Let me put it this way, not only Old Man Ji, but even Little Sister Ji—or the woman upstairs—could afford to buy this car."
Lu Yibei said, then made a peace sign: "Two."
Xu Che's expression was tense at first, then he became as steady as a mountain, and finally he looked relaxed and smiled faintly.
"I see."
"So that's how it is."
"Ha ha."
"Holy crap!!"
"Don't shout, it's disturbing the peace," Lu Yibei quickly said.
Xu Che also lowered his voice, but his tone was still filled with gritted teeth:
"You really got all the good things? How dare you?? Not only did you hook up with a freshman, but she's also such a pretty freshman, and a rich second-generation freshman at that—"
"Young Master Xu is too kind."
Lu Yibei clasped his hands in a fist salute: "So your wonderful gift won't make me look young and rich, it will only make me look like a spirited young man. In Old Man Ji's eyes, a Mercedes is probably not much different from a will-o'-the-wisp."
Seeing Lu Yibei with his hands in his shirt pockets, looking very serious.
Xu Che thought for a moment, then said:
"Then I feel even more at ease."
Lu Yibei: ...
“If Old Man Ji beats you into a vegetable, I’ll come to see you,” Xu Che said. “Remember to put my name as the beneficiary of the insurance policy.”
Lu Yibei rolled his eyes:
"Is Americana's daily drink Tiger Balm? Why are you making such sarcastic remarks?"
Xu Che laughed heartily.
He put his arm around Lu Yibei's shoulder.
While I had to say some sarcastic things, I still had to offer some words of comfort at the end:
"To be honest, I never imagined you'd look this pathetic before meeting your father-in-law. I thought I was the only one who needed to worry about this—"
Lu Yibei looked at Xu Che's pink curly hair: "You really should be worried."
Compared to him, Xu Che's "Old Deng, I'll park my ghost fire downstairs at your place" vibe was far too strong.
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