Lu Chen suddenly slammed on the brakes in the middle of the road, and passing cars honked their horns incessantly.
He calmly started the car and drove it into a parking space on the side of the road.
Once the car came to a stop, Ning You had already turned her face away to the other side, concealing her out-of-control emotions.
Lu Chen did not take the initiative to hug her or comfort her.
Because he knew that Ning You was very resistant to him.
Not only for herself, but also for everyone else in her heart, she always erected a solid wall.
Ning Wan was the only opening to break through that small city wall.
But today's events made Ning You, who felt completely insecure, reinforce and thicken the city walls once again.
It is not allowed to be open to everyone...
...
Lu Chen adjusted his posture and said, "Youyou, shall I tell you a story?"
Ning You didn't answer, so Lu Chen took it as a tacit agreement.
He slowly began, “When I was little, my grandfather gave me ten yuan. He told me to try to double the value of that money through my own efforts.”
Children from wealthy families tend to mature earlier.
Lu Chen, who was intelligent from a young age, was also deeply nurtured by his family.
He only thought for a moment before submitting a plan report, intending to wholesale candy for retail.
The reasoning is that women and children are more emotional consumers. And because they love sweets, they are more prone to impulsive purchases, making them potential customers of Lu Chen.
"At first, all the plans were successful. I did my homework, referred to most of the prices on the market, and bought 20 lollipops for ten yuan. As long as I sold all the lollipops at one yuan each, I would be able to complete the task that my grandfather gave me."
"The beginning is always the hardest. I was too shy to speak up. Some people haggled and haggled over the price. In the end, by sunset, I had only sold four candies, and I hadn't even recovered half of my cost."
Drawn to Lu Chen's story, Ning You unconsciously turned her head to the side.
Lu Chen took a tissue and wiped Ning You's tears.
He kept telling stories: "I was exhausted after running around all day. The long walks had given me blisters on my feet, and it hurt a lot to walk. Looking at the dozen or so candies left, I was angry and aggrieved, feeling that Grandpa was deliberately making things difficult for me. After all, I was only a 10-year-old child at that time."
Ning You and Lu Chen had been married for two years, and this was the first time she had ever heard him speak such a long passage.
Hearing the barely concealed grievance and dissatisfaction in Lu Chen's tone, Ning You couldn't help but press for further details: "And then what? Did you manage to sell all those lollipops?"
Seeing that Ning You was finally willing to talk to him, Lu Chen's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, relaxed a little.
He shook his head: "No, I didn't sell the last of the candies."
"So you failed?" Ning You comforted him, "Actually, there's nothing to be ashamed of, after all, you were so young back then..."
“…Hmm.” A rare, faint smile appeared on Lu Chen’s usually serious face: “The mission failed. Before going home, I gave all the lollipops to a little girl. She was very happy and thanked me several times.”
That smile was so radiant that it remains unforgettable no matter how many years have passed.
“When I got home, Grandpa used today’s events to remind and warn me. He wanted me to experience the taste of failure. But I told Grandpa that I had made a huge profit today.”
Ningyou looked at her, puzzled.
Lu Chen gently raised his hand and brushed away Ning You's bangs: "Because today I only spent 6 yuan to buy a girl's gratitude and her sweet smile."
When the little girl happily returned home with the candy, she told her brothers and sisters about the "lucky thing" that had happened to her that day.
Will she be happy for a very long time because of this?
That joy and happiness is truly precious and priceless.
After hearing Lu Chen's story, Ning You stood there in a daze for a moment.
She didn't even notice when tears fell.
Lu Chen caught the teardrop with his fingertips: "Youyou said that marrying you was the worst deal I ever made. But how can Youyou be so sure that marrying you wasn't the best thing I ever did?"
"Whether it's worth it or not is not for others to decide; only I am qualified to say. Because only I am the one who has truly experienced it."
Finally, Ningyou stopped crying and started laughing.
She wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes: "Where did you come up with such an old-fashioned little story?"
She simply couldn't believe that this was Lu Chen's real experience.
Lu Chen did not refute.
He took out another piece of paper and gently wiped away Ning You's tears: "I know Youyou has many worries in your heart. I have no intention of prying into your secrets or digging into your wounds. But Youyou... don't say such things again next time. Even I have times when I feel scared."
Lu Chen's expression turned heavy, his eyes filled with endless grievance and disappointment: "I can't control everything either. There are many things in this world that I can't control."
And the one thing he can least control is you...
...
Ning You was stunned: "...You mean, you're afraid too?"
“Yes.” Lu Chen nodded: “Because I like Youyou so much, I’m afraid of losing her. I’m so afraid that I can’t even bear to hear such terrible hypothetical scenarios.”
Ning You was startled by Lu Chen's words.
She stared in disbelief, speechless, and exclaimed, "...You're saying you like me?!"
"Is this hard to believe?" Lu Chen raised his eyebrows slightly.
"No... I just feel... I feel it shouldn't be like this..."
They met through a blind date.
The two met and got married in less than a month.
After marriage, the two treated each other with utmost respect, and after she became pregnant, they simply slept in separate rooms.
Ning You always thought that Lu Chen would be with her, initially because of pressure from her family, and later because of the child.
Everyone cares about the child, and Lu Chen is no exception.
There's nothing wrong with that.
But now Lu Chen is actually saying he likes me...
...
Lu Chen said he liked her.
This is absolutely insane...
...
Ning You raised her eyelids slightly and secretly sized him up.
Lu Chen, who had been paying close attention to her, would surely notice this small detail.
He said, "Perhaps my previous way of expressing myself was too reserved, which led to Youyou's misunderstanding. But Youyou can try to believe that I like you. In the future, I will also strive to perform better and better."
Ning You's face flushed bright red instantly.
"We've been married for so long, why are you still talking about 'liking' or 'showing off'? Aren't you ashamed...?"
"Liking someone doesn't discriminate based on age or how long you've been in love. I hope I can always show my liking and love to Youyou."
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