Chen Pan nodded confusedly, thinking that Lu Zhishu was using this as an excuse to reject her.
But not long after, when Bojian was established and officially started business, Lu Zhishu took advantage of the fact that the two of them were on a business trip and had dinner together. He said solemnly: "I have thought about it carefully."
"Huh?" Shen Pan hadn't reacted yet.
"Be my girlfriend."
She was the one who started this relationship, and he was like an elder, telling her not to be reckless.
But he was the first to say that he wanted to be together.
Shen Pan was deaf for a moment and thought he had misheard.
Lu Zhishu added: "You like me, and I like you too, don't I?"
Chen Pan had always thought that Lu Zhishu was an extremely rational and sober person. He might rely on his ease to tease her and play ambiguity with her in normal times. When she expressed her feelings, he would have countless excuses to shirk.
I didn't expect that Lu Zhishu would really consider it when he said he would give him time to think about it.
Shen Pan was naturally happy.
At the same time, she also felt worried.
"Are you sure? Bojian has just been established. If we really fall in love, will it have any impact?"
"No." Lu Zhishu was very sure. "I have already considered the question you are thinking about. I like you, and I do have feelings for you. I don't want to hide it from you, nor do I want to find excuses to hold you back. There is no such thing as a smooth relationship in this world. It is inevitable to encounter twists and turns. If you encounter twists and turns, you can just solve them. Since you like each other, you should always give each other a chance and try to get along."
His words are like him, gentle and sober.
Lu Zhishu always did as he said.
He wasn't even afraid to make it public at work, saying, "Being in a relationship openly isn't like doing something sneaky, so there's no need to hide it."
Shen Pan was afraid that people would gossip and cause trouble, so he chose not to make it public.
She and Lu Zhishu had experienced joys and sorrows together and had sweet memories together. They were together but broke up for various reasons.
Just like he said, relationships are bound to have ups and downs. When encountering ups and downs, you should take the initiative to think about overcoming and resolving them.
Be it a breakup or a quarrel, whose love can be smooth sailing?
For Lu Zhishu, although he has had emotional experience, emotional experience is not positively correlated with the ability to fall in love. The more you have had relationships, it does not mean that you are better at falling in love.
After all, he is just a man. Competitiveness is ingrained in his bones and he is undoubtedly ambitious. His experience does not allow him to stay in a corner.
At first, Chen Pan felt that he could not compete with Bo Jian in Lu Zhishu's heart.
But thinking back, why should she argue with Bo Jian?
Love and work are not single-choice questions where you can only choose one or the other.
Everything has its priorities. If I replace Lu Zhishu with myself, Bojian will be facing a moment of life and death. Of course, the focus at this stage should be on Bojian, otherwise how can I make money.
Life is not only about romance, but also about the daily necessities of life.
Food, oil, salt and firewood don’t fall from the sky.
The time he lived in Gan Ding Apartment coincided with the expansion period of Bojian's business, so Lu Zhishu was definitely busy.
Now Bojian’s business is not going smoothly due to the fire in the factory. Apart from finding a way to resume work, there is not much else to do. In other words, no matter how much he does, it will be of no avail.
Lu Zhishu simply had some free time, and he took great pains to catch up with her in Shangchu.
If it weren't for what happened today, it would probably take them a long time to understand that falling in love is not something that can be achieved overnight, but a process of learning from and changing each other.
Chen Pan has his own immaturity, and Lu Zhishu has his own imperfections.
It's rare to meet someone you like and who is so compatible with you in life. Do you have to be like the many people in this world who just compromise with each other and get by, and make do with your love and marriage, and make do with another person who can barely get by or can't?
"Once the factory issue is resolved, let's go get the certificate," said Lu Zhishu.
Shen Pan was stunned, "Are you serious?"
Lu Zhishu: "Seriously. As long as you don't dislike me."
Shen Pan: "But..."
Lu Zhishu: "What are you worried about? My family?"
Shen Pan nodded.
"This is indeed troublesome," Lu Zhishu said in a serious tone, "My household registration book is still at home, so I might need to steal it."
Shen Pan chuckled, "That shouldn't be necessary. I just turned twenty-four today, there's no rush."
"You're not anxious, but I am," Lu Zhishu said, "That was only 24, and I'm already 30."
"What should we do? Will your family agree to our relationship?"
"You have to agree even if you don't want to," Lu Zhishu said, "Our family is not like Han Chen's. We have a patriarch. And... don't worry, I have a plan. Once the factory issue is resolved, you can take a leave and we'll go back to the capital."
“…” Chen Pan really didn’t expect Lu Zhishu to act so quickly.
"Why? Don't want to?"
"I'm not unwilling," Chen Pan said, "I'm just... a little scared."
"What are you afraid of?" Lu Zhishu pinched her waist and said, "Didn't I tell you? I can handle it at home."
"I believe you," Chen Pan suddenly lowered his eyes and his face withered, "I'm just afraid that my parents won't agree."
"Then go meet them first," Lu Zhishu said, "You still have a few days of vacation, so I'll go home with you."
"I have a younger brother," Shen Pan bit her lip.
"I know. You said so."
"You don't understand what I mean," Chen Pan said in embarrassment, "I am what others call a 'brother-supporting demon'."
Lu Zhishu was not surprised, he just sighed slightly, "I'm almost the same as you."
Chen Pan was surprised, "No way, with your family conditions, do you still need to be a brother-supporting demon?"
Lu Zhishu: "You support your brother, but your parents just want to use you to make money to support your brother. I support my brother... my parents want to use me as a stepping stone for my brother. We are the same, aren't we?"
Chen Pan shook his head and said, "I feel like you're a little worse off than me. At least my parents treat me well and provide me with food and clothing."
Lu Zhishu smiled bitterly, "I'm used to it."
Chen Pan: "Have you made up your mind? Do you want to go home with me?"
Lu Zhishu: "What's the good or bad thing about this?"
"Let me give you a heads-up," Shen Pan said. "Ever since I started working, my parents have been calling me asking for money. They say my brother is in high school and can't keep up with his studies, so he needs classes. They also complain about needing this and that at home, and they're constantly asking for things. I always use the excuse that I don't earn much, don't have enough money, and haven't given them much. So they're planning to take a large dowry if I get married."
"How much is a large sum?"
“I don’t know.”
"That's perfect. I'll go back with you and ask clearly."
Shen Pan shook his head.
"They are your parents. It's okay if they really want some betrothal money," Lu Zhishu said. "After all, they raised you so much. This should be considered as repaying their kindness."
"They are not my biological parents."
Lu Zhishu was completely stunned.
He had never heard Shen Pan talk about her life story. He knew that Shen Pan had a younger brother, and he had always thought that her family was just a little biased towards boys.
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