Cheng Zhou's gaze was deep, churning with undisguised desire and deep affection.
He lowered his head, his forehead touching Lu You's, his nose brushing against hers, their breaths mingling.
What do you think?
His voice was muffled and indistinct, yet possessed a deadly allure.
Looking at the handsome face so close to hers, and seeing her own flushed cheeks reflected in his eyes, Lu You's mind went blank, leaving only her heart pounding like a drum.
She closed her eyes, her long eyelashes fluttering gently, like a silent invitation.
Cheng Zhou no longer hesitated and lowered his head to kiss her lips precisely.
This kiss was different from the one in the car last night; it lacked the drunken haze and tentativeness, and instead possessed a more sober passion and certainty.
He kissed her deeply and forcefully, as if he wanted to devour her whole, yet with endless tenderness and affection.
The foam in Lu You's hand quietly slipped away.
She reached out and wrapped her arms around his neck, responding to him with a mix of awkwardness and passion.
Sunlight streamed through the window, falling on the two people embracing and kissing, stretching their shadows long and intertwining.
The kitchen faucet was still dripping water, making a crisp sound...
...
A few days later, one evening.
Lu Rang and Shang Wu arrived at Cheng Zhou's apartment.
As soon as the door opened, they saw Cheng Zhou and Lu You standing side by side in the doorway.
Lu You wore a relaxed smile, and Cheng Zhou's hand naturally rested on her waist, a silent intimacy flowing between them.
"Come in."
Cheng Zhou stepped aside.
Lu Rang raised an eyebrow and glanced at his older sister, a knowing smile playing on his lips.
"It seems some people are in an exceptionally good mood," he said meaningfully.
Shang Wu also smiled and looked at Lu You, her eyes filled with inquiry and blessing.
Lu You felt a little embarrassed by their stares.
He gently nudged Cheng Zhou beside him with his elbow.
"Stop talking nonsense and come in."
Cheng Zhou received the signal, greeted them with a smile, and spoke in a tone that was more cheerful than ever before.
The group entered the living room and sat down. The apartment felt much more lived-in than when they last visited.
A shawl belonging to Lu You was casually draped over the sofa, her water glass and a half-read book were on the coffee table, and several of her clothes were even drying on the balcony.
Lu Rang and Shang Wu exchanged a glance, both seeing relief in each other's eyes.
The shadow cast by the Lin Ruan incident has completely dissipated.
The relationship between Lu You and Cheng Zhou has also clearly taken a big step forward.
"Is everything settled?" Lu Rang took the water that Cheng Zhou handed him.
"Mm." Cheng Zhou nodded.
After Lin Ruan was formally charged, he and Lu Rang used their connections.
All potential problems were addressed, including the doctor who provided the medication and Lin Ruan's cousin, who were both dealt with accordingly to ensure that no further trouble would arise.
"That's good." Shang Wu looked at Lu You softly, "Sister You, now you can rest assured."
Lu You leaned against the armrest of the sofa next to Cheng Zhou, smiling with relief.
"I wasn't too worried to begin with; that woman can't cause any trouble."
As she spoke, she glanced at Lu Rang subconsciously, "But some people were being unnecessarily jealous before, which made the atmosphere tense. Has that been resolved?"
Upon hearing this, Lu Rang tightened his grip on Shang Wu's waist. "As long as A-Wu gets too close to that Chen Chunzhi, I won't be jealous."
His tone still carried a hint of lingering resentment.
Lu You rolled her eyes at him, annoyed. "You stingy little thing!"
Watching the interaction between the two, Cheng Zhou and Shang Wu couldn't help but laugh.
Shang Wu realized that Lu You no longer cared about what had happened before, and the two of them were no longer awkward with each other, and they understood each other's feelings.
The atmosphere was perfect, and everyone was enjoying themselves.
Lu You suddenly realized that being with Cheng Zhou wasn't as complicated as she had imagined.
Just as her thoughts were drifting away, Cheng Zhou's phone, which was on the coffee table, suddenly rang at an inopportune moment; it was a video call request.
Cheng Zhou glanced at the screen.
He frowned slightly.
The word "Mother" was prominently displayed on the screen.
Lu You saw it too, and her heart tightened instinctively.
The Cheng family's wife.
She almost reflexively wanted to get up and avoid it.
"I'll go check the fruit in the kitchen..."
As she was about to stand up, Cheng Zhou suddenly grabbed her wrist.
Cheng Zhou's strength was not great, but it carried an undeniable determination.
"sit down."
Cheng Zhou looked at Lu You with a calm, reassuring gaze.
"There's nothing to avoid. I won't make you face any uncomfortable relationships."
Lu You was pressed back to her original position. She glanced at her still-ringing phone, then at Lu Rang and Shang Wu beside her.
Lu gave her a reassuring look, and Shang Wu nodded slightly in response.
Cheng Zhou took a deep breath and pressed the answer button a second before the call was about to hang up automatically.
"mom."
His voice returned to its usual calm and steady tone, revealing no emotion.
On the phone screen appeared a woman dressed exquisitely and adorned with jewels.
The background of Mrs. Cheng's photo suggests she is in a luxurious living room. She is looking at Cheng Zhou on the other side of the camera with a smile on her face.
"Xiao Zhou, are you busy? Why did it take you so long to answer the phone?"
Her gaze seemed casual, but it quickly swept over the environment behind Cheng Zhou and the figure beside him that was clearly a woman. Her eyes paused for a moment, and her smile seemed to fade slightly.
"It's nothing, I'm just with friends."
Cheng Zhou spoke in a flat tone, showing no intention of going into detail.
Madam Cheng seemed not to hear his evasion. Her gaze lingered on Lu You, who was partially visible but not yet shown, with scrutiny and inquiry.
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