Chapter 599: Not presentable
Lu Tingchuan left after dinner. He was not staying here tonight. Shen Qing stood at the door and watched him go until he could no longer see the taillights of the car.
Shen Qing returned to the bedroom bathroom, carrying the medicine box, and carefully took off her red dress. The burns on her back kept stinging. Looking in the mirror, the five burns were shocking.
Shen Qing used iodine to disinfect the wound, but the solution irritated the wound, causing it to groan. Shen Qing clenched his teeth, his eyes reddened, and he turned his back to the wound, using a cotton swab to clean it bit by bit.
Does Lu Tingchuan love himself?
There are three major illusions in the world, one of which is to think that others have different feelings towards you.
If Lu Tingchuan didn't like her, he wouldn't have brought her to live in such a nice house. If he didn't like her, he wouldn't have paid her tuition and asked a teacher to teach her the violin. If he didn't like her, he wouldn't have bought her so many beautiful red dresses and wouldn't have changed her name to such a nice one.
Chen Zhichu means starting over, knowing everything about you, and loving you as before, how wonderful it is.
Shen Qingqiang cheered herself up. She liked Lu Tingchuan and could tolerate his hurt, but in fact she was also afraid of pain, and she also hoped that someone could feel sorry for her.
It’s okay… It’s okay… Shen Qing comforted herself. The wound will heal soon after applying the medicine, and the healed scar will not hurt anymore.
It was you, Shen, who had washed his face and returned to the bedroom. He had an injury on his back and couldn't sleep lying flat. He was afraid that the medicine would stain the "expensive" mattress, so he carefully put a plastic bag underneath. It made a rustling sound when he moved a little.
Shen Qing curled up, holding his head with his hands, his body bent like a shrimp. This sleeping posture means that this person has no sense of security and even feels uneasy when sleeping.
Shen Qing had a dream. She dreamed that Lu Tingchuan didn't want her anymore. She curled up beside the trash can, as pitiful as the stray cat beside her.
But dreams are always dreams, and nightmares are just a way of expressing what people are afraid of.
Shen Qing believed that as long as she behaved well, listened to Lu Tingchuan's words, and endured the pain, she could stay with him forever.
What she didn't know was that to the man, she was an insignificant thing from the beginning to the end, no different from a stray dog on the street, or even worse, because she was just a substitute.
Arriving at the Li family's old house, Lu Tingchuan got out of the car. The old housekeeper, Uncle He, stood at the door and called him "Second Young Master."
His attitude was respectful and there was no unnecessary emotion.
Lu Tingchuan hummed, "Is the old man asleep?"
"He's waiting for you inside. He has something to say to you."
Lu Tingchuan hesitated for a moment, then raised the corners of his lips, revealed a cynical smile and walked in.
When Lu Tingchuan walked into the hall, he saw Mr. Li sitting on the sofa, with a cane in his hand and his eyes closed.
He has aged a lot in recent years, and his former spirit is no longer there. This old man who once dominated the entire business world and made a name for himself for the Li family was eventually defeated by time.
"grandfather."
As people age, their hearing becomes less effective, and even with hearing aids, they can't hear clearly. Lu Tingchuan approached and called out, "Grandpa."
This time, when Old Man Li opened his eyes, his bright eyes became a little cloudy, and the whites of his eyes turned yellow. Lu Tingchuan looked at the wrinkles on his face, and for some reason, he suddenly wanted to laugh.
"sit down."
Lu Tingchuan has always been obedient in front of Old Man Li. He won't stand when told to sit. Being so "well-behaved and obedient" has been his habit since childhood. In this cannibalistic Li family, only with his protection can he be safe.
Surviving in the cracks and being able to bend and stretch are principles he has understood since childhood, even though he hates this old man.
"How old are you this year?"
Lu Tingchuan replied, "Thirty."
Old Master Li looked at him gravely: "You're already this old..." He paused, and said in a long tone, "It's time for you to get married."
Lu Tingchuan's breath caught, but his expression didn't change much from before.
"The Li family's youngest daughter just returned from abroad. She's quite well-off. Let's get married right after meeting her once."
Old Master Li did not ask Lu Tingchuan for his opinion, nor did he say whether it was suitable or not. In his eyes, as long as the two families were well-matched and both parties could benefit, it was enough. It was a marriage of convenience, so there was no need for much affection.
Lu Tingchuan had expected this day a long time ago and was not too surprised, but for some reason, the shadow of Shen Qing flashed through his mind.
He opened his mouth and replied, "Okay."
Old Master Li nodded, he was quite obedient. He was already eighty-five years old, his health was getting worse and worse, he might pass away at any day, the only thing he couldn't let go of was this huge Li family.
Lu Tingchuan and Li Jingshen are both eligible to inherit, but the Li family cannot be divided and can only be given to one person.
Other old people at this age have many children and grandchildren, but he... the only one who can have a say is Lao He.
"I know you have someone outside."
Hearing this, Lu Tingchuan's eyes darkened.
Nothing that happens outside can be hidden from Mr. Li.
Old Master Li rubbed the cane in the book and said in a low voice, "It's fine for fun. That kind of thing is not suitable for public display. You should know that."
Isn't Lu Tingchuan clear about this? Because his mother is no different from Shen Qing, he lowered his eyelashes to hide all his emotions.
"I know."
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