Chapter 246 Lu Zheng Arrives
Shang Wu paused for a moment.
"ah?"
His parents met me privately once; they were both very nice and open-minded, completely different from the Cheng family.
Lu You paused, organizing her thoughts: "The atmosphere in their home is very warm. They are a normal intellectual family, with nothing messy or chaotic."
"Fu Mingyuan himself said that he longs for a stable family life, and we may have a more in-depth conversation recently."
Shang Wu listened quietly without interrupting.
Only after Lu You finished speaking did she softly ask, "And what about you, Sister You? Do you want to marry him? Have you thought about the stable family life he longs for?"
Lu You fell silent, the smile on her face gradually fading, her eyes becoming complicated and confused.
After a long while, she finally spoke with some difficulty, her voice lowered.
"I don't know either. Fu Mingyuan and his family are indeed very good, you can't find any fault with them, but I don't seem to have a very strong feeling of wanting to marry him."
She sighed, leaned back on the sofa, and stared blankly into space.
"Maybe it's just that we feel it's a good match. We're compatible in every way, it's easy to get along with each other, and besides, I'm already this age."
“Sister You,” Shang Wu grasped her hand, her tone becoming serious, “you’re not the kind of person who would be trapped by suitability or age and force yourself into marriage. I know you’re not.”
"If you only like someone because they have good conditions and a good family, rather than because you can't live without them, then you need to think it through. Marriage is a lifelong commitment, and you can't settle for less."
"These kinds of things always have their pros and cons. If you find someone you like, your family might be in a mess and there will be constant trouble. If you find someone whose family is good, you might not like them that much and life will be like lukewarm water."
"The key question is, what kind of life do you want? What price can you afford to pay?"
Shang Wu's words seemed to have struck a chord with Lu You.
Lu You frowned deeply, her mind in turmoil.
Yes, what does she want? Can she afford the consequences of the mess the Cheng family has made?
Or should we choose the seemingly perfect standard answer?
Just as she was feeling extremely confused, her phone chimed, indicating a new message.
Lu You subconsciously picked it up and opened it; it was an update notification from her WeChat Moments.
Cheng Zhou just posted an update.
There was no caption, just a photo.
On the table of a high-end restaurant, exquisite dishes are laid out.
In one corner of the photo, a woman's hand inadvertently appears in the frame.
Her fingers were slender, with exquisitely manicured nails, and she was holding a glass of red wine.
Lu You's gaze instantly fixed on that hand, and her expression darkened almost visibly.
She slammed the phone screen down on the sofa, making a loud but not too loud noise.
Shang Wu took in her reaction and sighed silently to herself.
Then, in a fit of pique, Lu You blocked and deleted Cheng Zhou's contact information, her actions swift and decisive.
Shang Wu opened her mouth, but ultimately did not utter a word to dissuade her.
Some knots in one's heart need to be untied by the person involved; the more others try to persuade, the more likely it is to backfire.
Shang Wu withdrew her gaze and focused her attention on her design draft.
The days that followed seemed to enter a peculiar period of calm.
Shang Wu rested at home and recovered quickly from her pregnancy thanks to the careful care of the caregiver and nutritionist.
Lu Rang practically moved his office back home, handling most matters remotely via video conferencing, staying by her side every step of the way, afraid that something unexpected might happen again.
Meanwhile, Lu You and Cheng Zhou seemed to be competing with each other, each starting new relationships.
Lu You and Fu Mingyuan's dates have become noticeably more frequent, including art exhibitions, concerts, and wine tastings; everything seems to be going well.
Cheng Zhou also updates his WeChat Moments occasionally.
Although there are no longer close-ups of women's hands, there are always pictures of meals for two or movie ticket stubs, suggesting that his relationship is going well.
Shang Wu occasionally heard some information about the Fu family from Lu You.
They were indeed from a scholarly family, gentle and polite, and very satisfied with Lu You.
As for Cheng Zhou, he heard that his marriage prospectus, Miss Zhao, was quite proactive towards him, and the two families did indeed have business dealings.
Everything seemed to be developing in a direction where everyone was doing well.
Shang Wu, however, always felt that beneath this calm surface, turbulent currents were brewing.
...
That afternoon.
Shang Wu was nestled on the sofa, eating a fruit platter prepared by the nutritionist while watching Lu Rang work on his computer.
Suddenly, a crisp doorbell rang, breaking the silence.
Lu Rang frowned, clearly displeased at being disturbed at this moment.
He put down his computer, got up and walked to the door. He glanced through the video intercom and a hint of barely perceptible resistance appeared in his eyes.
He opened the door, his voice indifferent.
Why are you here?
Standing outside the door was Lu Zheng, whose expression was serious.
He was carrying several gift boxes that looked quite expensive.
Faced with Lu Rang's undisguised unwelcomeness, Lu Zheng merely snorted coldly and swept his sharp gaze over him.
"I didn't come to see you. I came to see my grandson."
Without waiting for Lu Rang's invitation, he walked in carrying his things, his demeanor still bearing the dignity of someone who had long held a high position.
Hearing the noise, Shang Wu gestured to the caregiver to push her over.
She was somewhat surprised to see Lu Zheng.
She still greeted him politely, "Mr. Lu has arrived."
Lu Zheng's gaze fell on Shang Wu's feet as she sat in her wheelchair, and his brows immediately furrowed.
His tone was concerned, but still a bit harsh: "What happened to your foot? How did you get injured while pregnant?"
Shang Wu briefly explained the incident of being injured by robbers.
Lu Zheng's expression grew even more serious after hearing this.
He didn't ask any more questions, but simply placed the tonics he was holding on the table one by one.
"These are to help you recover. I asked a doctor, and they say pregnant women can eat them."
Then, Lu Zheng took out an exquisite velvet box and handed it to Shang Wu, his expression seemingly a little uncomfortable.
"This is for you."
Shang Wu took it with a puzzled look, opened it, and found that it was a jade necklace of excellent quality.
Its color is clear and its texture is excellent; one look and you know it's quite valuable.
She looked up in surprise: "This..."
Lu Zheng looked away, his tone stiff: "You're carrying my grandson, so we'll be family from now on. Consider this my acknowledgment of you."
Lu Rang, however, did not buy it.
He spoke coldly, his tone laced with sarcasm: "Approval? Does Shang Wu need your approval? We're doing just fine now, we don't need your charity."
The atmosphere in the living room froze instantly.
Lu Zheng's face turned ugly.
Seeing that the father and son were about to clash again, Shang Wu quickly grabbed Lu Rang's hand and gently squeezed it, signaling him to calm down.
She smiled and said to Lu Zheng, "Thank you, I really like the gift. We are very happy that you could come to see us."
Shang Wu tried to ease the tension and change the subject, "By the way, Sister You knows I'm pregnant and has been taking good care of me. How about we invite Sister You over for dinner tonight? It'll be a family reunion."
Lu Zheng was also angry with Lu You. Upon hearing this, his expression darkened slightly, and he nodded: "Okay, you can make the arrangements."
Shang Wu immediately sent a message to Lu You, saying that Lu Zheng had arrived and they would have dinner together at home that evening.
On the other side.
Lu You was strolling through a high-end shopping mall when she received Shang Wu's message. She was standing outside a jewelry store, gazing absently at the sparkling diamond rings in the window.
When she heard that her father was coming and there would be a family dinner, her first reaction was a headache.
But thinking of the imperial sword that Shang Wu mentioned, he felt a little more at ease.
She replied and then prepared to go to the garage to drive her car.
However, just as Lu You turned to walk towards the elevator, a familiar voice rang out, tinged with uncertainty.
"Sister You?"
Lu You's body stiffened, and she slowly turned around.
Sure enough, Cheng Zhou and his Miss Zhao were walking out of the brand store across the street.
Zhao Yue affectionately linked arms with Cheng Zhou, carrying several shopping bags in her hands.
Cheng Zhou looked at Lu You, who was alone, with a complicated expression. He broke free from Zhao Yue's hand and took a few steps forward.
His voice was low, tinged with barely perceptible grievance: "Why did you block me? Even if we can't be friends... does that mean we can't even be friends anymore?"
Lu You looked at him, then glanced at the exquisitely made-up and politely smiling Miss Zhao behind him.
A surge of anger welled up inside her.
Lu You raised her chin, forcing an extremely distant and cold smile, her tone sarcastic: "Yeah, I don't think it's necessary to keep unimportant people taking up memory, and besides..."
She paused deliberately, her gaze sweeping over Cheng Zhou and Miss Zhao behind him.
"I'm taking my boyfriend home to meet my parents tonight, so there's no need for me to stay in touch with my ex. Goodbye."
After saying that, she didn't give Cheng Zhou any time to react, turned around and walked quickly towards the elevator, pressing the down button.
Cheng Zhou was stunned by her words and stood there, his face drained of color.
Should I bring my boyfriend home to meet my parents?
Watching Lu You's resolute departure, he couldn't help but cry out, "Lu You!"
Ignoring Miss Zhao's astonished gaze and the curious stares of those around him, Cheng Zhou strode after her.
Just as the elevator doors were about to close, he blocked them!
Lu You was startled by his actions.
She forced herself to remain calm and said coldly, "Cheng Zhou, what are you doing? Let go."
Cheng Zhou stared intently at her, his chest heaving violently: "Explain yourself! How long have you known Fu Mingyuan? Do you even know him?! You're going to bring him home?"
His questioning was filled with jealousy and resentment, almost to the point of being reckless.
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