The party lasted until 10 p.m. before it ended.
Zhuang Zhenghong and Lu Nanzhong were both quite drunk, but they were very happy, like old friends reuniting and chatting happily.
However, the gathering also finalized a few things.
Zhuang Wen and Lu Ruxue changed their forms of address.
After some time, we'll pick an auspicious day to hold an engagement ceremony first, then find someone to check Zhuang Wen and Lu Ruxue's zodiac signs, and finally, we'll choose an auspicious day to hold their wedding.
Finally, both parties agreed that after the engagement ceremony, Zhuang Wen and Lu Ruxue would begin living together.
After all, Zhuang Zhenghong, Lu Nanzhong, and Xu Honglian are all eager to have a grandson.
"We're leaving now. You should go back too. Be careful on your way."
Xu Honglian helped Lu Nanzhong into the car. She originally wanted Lu Linglong to take Zhuang Wen and Zhuang Zhenghong home, but Zhuang Wen declined.
"Okay, Mom, get in the car now, it's a bit cold."
Zhuang Wen said with a smile.
"We're leaving."
Lu Ruxue pursed her lips, then looked at Zhuang Wen intently with her watery eyes before getting into the car.
"Brother-in-law, we'll be going now..."
Lu Yan Yan was reluctant to leave and wanted to say a few more words to Zhuang Wen, but before she could finish speaking, Lu An An interrupted her, "Brother-in-law, bye-bye."
She waved sweetly and helped Lu Yanyan into the car.
Lu Linglong was the last one. She glanced at Zhuang Wen with a complicated expression and simply said, "Be careful on the road."
Then, she swayed her voluptuous and alluring body and got into the driver's seat.
As their car drove away, Zhuang Wen helped his father to the parking lot and drove home.
"Son, I think Ruxue's family is very good. You can't let them down. You can't be unfaithful. You have to take good care of Ruxue..."
In the back seat, Zhuang Zhenghong mumbled something incoherently.
"I know, Dad. Don't worry, I will definitely treat Ruxue well."
Zhuang Wen solemnly promised.
...
the next day.
Zhuang Wen arrived at the company on time.
He had just sat down when he received a call from Lu Linglong.
"Zhuang Wen, let's meet. I have something to tell you."
On the other end of the phone, Lu Linglong's voice was still charming and gentle, but it sounded rather cold to Zhuang Wen.
Moreover, it's quite formal.
This made Zhuang Wen's heart skip a beat, and he sensed that something was wrong.
The two agreed to meet at a coffee shop.
10:20.
Zhuang Wen rushed to the coffee shop.
I spotted Lu Linglong sitting in the corner at first glance.
She wore a long black dress that covered her exquisite figure. Her wavy hair was slightly tinged with wine red. Her skin was fair, her face was delicate, and she still had bright red lips, but her usually bright and charming eyes were somewhat dim.
Zhuang Wen's heart skipped a beat, then he slowly walked over and pulled out a screen to surround the two of them.
"You're here?"
Lu Linglong looked up at Zhuang Wen, a slight smile playing on her lips, but tinged with bitterness.
"Did you need something?"
Zhuang Wen sat opposite Lu Linglong, picked up the coffee cup in front of her, took a sip, and frowned slightly.
The coffee had no sugar, so it was very bitter.
"Um."
Lu Linglong lowered her head slightly, staring at the coffee Zhuang Wen pushed over, without moving.
Zhuang Wen wasn't in a hurry; he just looked Lu Linglong up and down without saying a word.
"Let's... forget about it."
After a long while, Lu Linglong finally spoke, a bitter smile on her lips and a slightly hoarse voice.
"What do you mean, 'let it go'?"
Zhuang Wen frowned slightly.
As if making a difficult decision, Lu Linglong raised her head, her beautiful eyes fixed on Zhuang Wen's dark pupils, and slowly said, "I think we can't continue making this mistake any longer."
Zhuang Wen pursed his lips, then chuckled softly and said, "Are you referring to our relationship?"
Lu Linglong remained silent.
"Perhaps."
Zhuang Wen suddenly sighed.
"you……"
Lu Linglong's eyes widened suddenly, then she bit her red lips tightly, staring at Zhuang Wen with a look of resentment and complexity.
She didn't expect Zhuang Wen to say something so bluntly.
You should know that what she just said was a difficult decision she made after staying up all night.
That night, she cried, she suffered, she tried to change, but in the end, whenever she thought of Zhuang Wen calling her parents "Mom and Dad" the night before, the heartbreak she felt was indescribable.
Finally, as dawn broke and the first rays of sunlight streamed into the room, just like the night before, when she had spent the entire night making the difficult decision to pursue Zhuang Wen, she made another difficult decision.
They can't continue making the same mistakes.
Do you love me?
Zhuang Wen asked a question out of the blue.
Lu Linglong frowned, stared at Zhuang Wen for a long time, and then shook her head slightly, "I don't know."
That is love.
Zhuang Wen nodded naturally, a smile appearing on his lips, "I love you too."
"???"
Lu Linglong was full of questions.
"Do you remember a few days ago when your dad called me into his study?"
Before Lu Linglong could speak, Zhuang Wen continued, speaking to himself:
“That night, your dad taught me a lot of things, and one sentence he said left a deep impression on me.”
"Whether they are so-called business elites or upper-class people, they are essentially the same. Compared to ordinary people, they are simply different in terms of ability. For example, when it comes to marriage or love, only those who are capable can master their so-called methods."
"Some high-ranking people have several girlfriends, and they get along harmoniously; that takes ability. Some business elites party every night, but still go to work the next day full of energy and make a killing in the stock market; that also takes ability."
"Your achievements will be directly proportional to your abilities, and attitude is also a part of your abilities."
"Ability determines your lifestyle."
"You love me, I love you, that's the attitude."
"So what we two lack now is the ability to keep going."
Zhuang Wen reached out and grasped Lu Linglong's delicate hand, looking at her with a sincere expression.
He didn't arrogantly declare, "I just love you, I don't want to give you up, and you have to like me no matter what."
Such words might fool a young girl, but for a mature and assertive woman like Lu Linglong, he only needs to understand one thing: "Sincerity is always the ultimate weapon."
Lu Linglong gazed intently at Zhuang Wen with her beautiful eyes, and tears suddenly streamed down her cheeks.
Zhuang Wen's expression softened as he gently wiped away the tears from Lu Linglong's eyes, whispering, "Don't cry, or it will break my heart."
Upon hearing this, Lu Linglong's tears flowed uncontrollably.
Zhuang Wen's words truly resonated with Lu Linglong.
After all, even Lu Nanzhong thought this way, so Lu Linglong, who was influenced by him, naturally wouldn't be too biased.
“It’s not fair to Ruxue if we do this.”
She sobbed slightly as she brought up a topic that neither of them could avoid!
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