Chapter 241 The Last Attempt to Win Over Lu You
Looking at Lu You's embarrassed yet forced composure, Fu Mingyuan not only didn't show any disgust, but instead chuckled softly.
His laughter was gentle, with a sense of tolerance.
“It’s alright,” he said, taking a few steps forward. His gaze fell on Lu You’s still flushed face, and his tone was teasing with a hint of sincerity. “I think Miss Lu is quite cute and lively like this, which is more interesting than her usual perfect self.”
Cute? Vivid? Interesting?
Lu You was completely dumbfounded.
Does this man have some kind of weird taste? She looked like a shrew just now, only missing a hand-on-hip gesture, and he actually praised her as cute?
Fu Mingyuan gestured with the fruit basket in his hand: "I came to visit an elder and happened to run into Miss Lu. It seems we are quite destined. I didn't expect you to be here too."
He paused, then looked at her gently. "Would you be so kind as to invite Miss Lu for a walk in the hospital garden? The air is quite fresh."
Lu You's heart hadn't fully calmed down yet. Looking at the refined and composed man before her, who had just witnessed her swearing and then praised her for being cute...
Then think of Cheng Zhou on her phone, who only knows how to annoy her with childish tricks...
The puppy is indeed sunny and handsome, but immature.
That's too naive.
Lu You suddenly felt a sense of resignation, or rather, an impulse to try new possibilities surged up within her.
She took a deep breath and didn't answer immediately. Instead, she asked, "Mr. Fu, I'm a little curious. Why would you still be interested in me? As you just saw, I'm not the perfect lady from a respectable family that you imagine."
She might even be a little irritable.
Fu Mingyuan seemed surprised by her directness, paused for a moment, and then his smile deepened.
"To be honest, I can't really explain why. When we first met, I thought Miss Lu was beautiful, independent, and intelligent. Just now, I saw a different side of your true personality. Maybe it's this contrast and authenticity that inexplicably attracted me."
He paused, then said solemnly, "Sometimes, feelings are just irrational. Miss Lu, would you be willing to give each other a chance to get to know each other better?"
His answer was candid.
Lu You was somewhat surprised.
There were no flowery words, only expressions of being attracted and wanting to try.
This is the most genuine sincerity an adult can offer.
Lu You remained silent for a few seconds.
Cheng Zhou's smug face flashed through her mind again, but she quickly suppressed it.
She needs to move forward, instead of getting stuck in the past.
"Okay." She finally nodded, revealing a relieved yet somewhat tentative smile. "Let's give it a try."
A hint of surprise flashed in Fu Mingyuan's eyes, and he made a gentlemanly gesture of invitation.
The two walked side by side toward the small garden behind the hospital.
Sunlight filtered through the sparse leaves, creating a rare atmosphere of tranquility and harmony.
Fu Mingyuan was a great conversationalist; he was knowledgeable but never showed off, and he could always find topics that interested Lu You.
Lu You gradually relaxed and temporarily put those worries behind her.
However, life always seems to like to play tricks.
Just as they were about to reach the hospital entrance and were about to say goodbye, they bumped into a familiar figure.
Cheng Zhou.
Cheng Zhou was carrying a huge, multi-layered insulated lunchbox, which looked like a carefully prepared nutritious meal for Shang Wu.
He clearly saw Lu You and Fu Mingyuan as well, and his steps suddenly stopped, his expression freezing instantly.
Lu You's heart clenched subconsciously, already prepared for Cheng Zhou to rush over and cause trouble or say some unpleasant things, just like last time.
Unexpectedly, Cheng Zhou stared at them intently for a few seconds, his expression indescribably complex, containing shock, disappointment, pain, and a near-desperate silence.
Then, without saying a word, he suddenly lowered his head, as if afraid of being seen, and bypassed them, rushing into the inpatient building almost as if fleeing in panic.
There was no provocation, no mockery, and no childish behavior.
He left in silence and embarrassment.
Lu You stared blankly at his hastily disappearing figure. Instead of feeling relieved, she felt as if something was blocking her throat, making her feel suffocated and unable to breathe.
Why would Cheng Zhou react like this? This is completely unlike him.
"What's wrong?" Fu Mingyuan noticed her distraction and asked with concern.
"nothing."
Lu You quickly looked away and forced a smile. "It was just an acquaintance, Mr. Fu. Thank you for today. I have something to attend to, so I'll head upstairs now."
Fu Mingyuan was a smart man and noticed her absent-mindedness, so he considerately didn't ask any further questions.
He simply said goodbye gently: "Okay, see you next time, goodbye, Lu You."
"goodbye."
Lu You turned and walked toward the elevator, but her mind kept replaying Cheng Zhou's gaze and his fleeing figure.
For the next half day, she was somewhat restless and frequently lost focus while chatting with Shang Wu.
Fu Mingyuan sent her several concerned text messages, but she replied somewhat perfunctorily.
As perceptive as he is, he probably guessed what was going on, and simply sent a message: "If there are still people and things you can't let go of, don't force yourself. I respect any decision you make."
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On the other side, Cheng Zhou, carrying a thermos, rushed into Shang Wu's ward in a daze, startling Lu Rang, who was reading a prenatal story to Shang Wu.
"Cheng Zhou? What's wrong? You look terrible." Shang Wu asked in surprise.
Cheng Zhou put the insulated box on the table, plopped down in a chair, covered his face with his hands, and remained silent for a long time.
Lu Rang frowned and kicked him: "Speak. Did you see a ghost?"
Cheng Zhou suddenly looked up, his eyes a little red. He asked abruptly, "Xiao Wu... are you... are you pregnant?"
Shang Wu and Lu Rang exchanged a glance, somewhat surprised that he knew. Lu Rang nodded: "Yes, I just found out."
Unexpectedly, upon hearing the confirmation, Cheng Zhou's face instantly contorted with an extremely complex expression, as if he were forcibly suppressing immense disappointment and forcing a look of joy for them. His expression was so distorted it was almost comical: "Really, really! That's wonderful! Congratulations!"
He suddenly stood up, spun around twice, and grabbed Shang Wu's hand, only to be slapped away by Lu Rang.
Cheng Zhou stammered, "Awu, you have to give birth! You absolutely have to give birth! Let the child recognize me as his godfather! No, just call him Dad! I promise to spoil him rotten!"
Lu Rang's face instantly darkened, and he grabbed a pillow from the side and threw it at Cheng Zhou: "Cheng Zhou, are you looking for death? Why should my son call you Dad?!"
Cheng Zhou howled as he was hit, but he didn't fight back. He just hugged his pillow, as if he had found an outlet for his emotions. His voice suddenly lowered and became nasal: "I just saw Sister You and that guy downstairs. They seemed to be getting along quite well."
Shang Wu and Lu Rang exchanged another glance and understood.
So that's why.
Cheng Zhou buried his face in the pillow and said in a muffled voice, "It seems like she really doesn't want me anymore."
The grievance in that voice made Shang Wu feel a pang of sadness.
Suddenly, as if he had made up his mind, Cheng Zhou took out a thick file folder from the inside pocket of his suit and placed it on Shang Wu's quilt.
"What is this?" Shang Wu asked, puzzled.
"I have already signed all the share transfer agreements under my name in the Cheng Group."
Cheng Zhou's voice was unusually calm, yet carried a resolute tone, "Give this to Lu You for me. Tell her that if she's willing to be with me, all of this is hers. From now on, she'll be in charge of the Cheng family. I won't let anyone cause her any more trouble, including myself. If she still doesn't agree..."
He choked for a moment, took a deep breath, and continued, "If she still refuses, then there's nothing I can do. Consider this my apology and compensation on behalf of Coco and the Cheng family. I promise I'll never bother her again."
Shang Wu was utterly shocked when she saw the heavy document.
She hadn't expected Cheng Zhou to actually do this.
Transfer of all shares?
This is practically risking everything! Just for a chance to be with Lu You?
Or is it simply a complete end?
She looked into Cheng Zhou's red eyes, which no longer held his usual cynicism and arrogance, but were filled with pain and humble pleading.
Shang Wu felt a mix of emotions.
She always felt that Cheng Zhou was not a bad person and was sincere towards Lu You. It was just that he was too burdened by that terrible family and sometimes acted like a child who never grew up.
But now, it seems he has been forced to grow up overnight.
She sighed and pushed the file back.
“Cheng Zhou, this is too valuable. Besides, this is between you and Sister You, and I shouldn’t interfere. You two should talk about it yourselves.”
Cheng Zhou refused to take it back, and just stared at her stubbornly: "Please give it to her for me. I'm afraid if I go to her by myself, I'll make a fool of myself and say the wrong thing again. Please, A-Wu?"
His tone was almost pleading.
Lu Rang watched from the side without saying a word.
He understood Cheng Zhou's pain and resolve at this moment, but matters of the heart are indeed beyond the control of outsiders.
In the end, he simply patted Cheng Zhou on the shoulder: "Put the things here for now, calm down, and let Sister You think about it herself."
Cheng Zhou nodded listlessly, like a big dog whose strength had been drained, his head drooping, and silently left the ward.
Shang Wu looked at the share agreement on the table, then recalled the silent figure leaving downstairs, and Lu You's frequent absent-mindedness today, and sighed helplessly.
These two people.
They clearly care about each other, yet they insist on torturing one another.
This time, Cheng Zhou truly showed his utmost sincerity.
However, it remains to be seen whether this time he will be able to get the result he wants.
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