That day, Lu You finally managed to temporarily resolve the most difficult shareholder issue, and her mood improved slightly.
She returned to her room in the old house that evening and relaxed in the bathtub.
My phone lit up again; it was a photo sent by Cheng Zhou.
A bowl of mango pomelo sago that looks incredibly appetizing.
[Sister You, the restaurant's new dishes were on trial sale today, and it was packed! We saved a bowl for you, but unfortunately you couldn't have any.]
Lu You looked at the bowl of dessert and touched her stomach, which was aching slightly due to irregular eating habits.
She replied, almost as if possessed, "It looks so-so."
Shortly after the message was sent, my phone rang, and it was a video call request.
Lu You raised an eyebrow, hesitated for a moment, and then accepted the call.
Anyway, you can't see anything while soaking in a bathtub full of foam.
Immediately, Cheng Zhou's handsome face appeared in a magnified image on the other end of the video, with the background seemingly his restaurant kitchen.
He wore a scarf, his eyes sparkling: "Sister You! You finally replied to my message! You said it was just so-so? Impossible! My desserts have won awards! Just wait, I'll air-freight them to you tomorrow!"
Looking at his eagerness to prove himself on the screen, Lu You couldn't help but scoff: "Naive, the shipping cost is more expensive than the dessert."
“I’ll give it to you, it’s worth any price!” Cheng Zhou blurted out. After saying that, he paused for a moment, his ears turned red at a visible speed, and his eyes began to wander.
Lu You, being the discerning person she was, immediately noticed his embarrassment and deliberately teased him: "Oh? So generous? It seems your restaurant's profits are quite considerable, Boss Cheng? Or are you this generous to every woman?"
"Of course not."
Cheng Zhou immediately denied it, "Only, only with you..."
"To me?" Lu You leaned back lazily.
The sound of water running in the bathtub filled the air, and her voice, slightly seductive and husky, said, "Why are you being so nice to a wicked woman like me who took advantage of you and ran away? Cheng Zhou, you don't happen to have some kind of weird fetish, do you?"
Cheng Zhou heard the sound of water on the other end of the screen and saw her exposed, elegant shoulders and neck. Realizing something, his face instantly turned bright red, and he didn't know where to look.
"I didn't, don't talk nonsense! I am..."
"What is it?" Lu You pressed on, smiling like a cunning fox.
"I just want you to take responsibility for me," Cheng Zhou said, lowering his head as if he didn't have the courage to ask for an explanation.
Lu You was stunned.
She hadn't expected Cheng Zhou to be so direct.
The bathroom was quiet for a few seconds, with only the steam rising from it.
After a while, Cheng Zhou seemed to calm down a bit, his eyes unusually serious.
He looked at Lu You's collarbone, which was faintly visible on the screen, and said in a slightly lower voice, "Lu You, I know that you took the initiative that night, and it was just an enjoyment for you, but I am not the kind of irresponsible person."
He paused, then mustered his courage and continued, "I know you're the eldest daughter of the Yu family, very capable, and might look down on someone like me who can only cook. But my restaurant is doing quite well, I can support myself, and I can treat you well. Can you give me a chance?"
As Lu You looked at the sincere yet somewhat humble young man on the screen, a hard spot in her heart seemed to be gently bumped.
She was used to being in control, used to being hypocritical, and used to protecting herself with cynicism.
It had been a long time since anyone had expressed their feelings for her so directly and awkwardly.
Lu You remained silent for a moment, and just as Cheng Zhou's eyes dimmed in thought he was about to be rejected again, she suddenly spoke.
Her tone was devoid of emotion: "My situation is very complicated, and I can't finish dealing with it in a short time."
Cheng Zhou immediately said, "I can wait for you!"
"I have a bad temper, I'm picky, and I'm difficult to deal with."
"I have a good temper, I can take a lot of trouble! You can pick and choose whatever you want!" Cheng Zhou hurriedly pledged his loyalty.
Lu You finally couldn't help but laugh.
"How silly," she muttered under her breath, but her tone softened. "Let me finish this first."
Does this mean they've given in?
Cheng Zhou could hardly believe his ears.
"Then I'll wait for you. Take your time with your work, don't overwork yourself, take care of yourself. Tell me what you want to eat, and I'll learn if I don't know how, and I'll cook it for you in the future."
She saw a hint of tenderness flash in Lu You's eyes that she herself didn't even notice.
"Hang up, annoying."
She feigned impatience and cut off the video, tossing her phone aside.
The water in the bathtub rippled slightly, reflecting the faint smile on her lips.
Outside the door, the housekeeper's voice could be heard urging her to come downstairs to answer a work call.
Lu You took a deep breath, instantly suppressing all her emotions and reverting to her impeccable demeanor as the eldest daughter of the Yu family.
But some things seem to have started to change.
At least, in this cold old house, there seems to be a touch of connection from afar, carrying the aroma of desserts.
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