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."
...
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.
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