Chapter 66 Picked up by a cute guy
While she was still in a daze, a male voice rang out above her, "Little sister, why are you here alone? It's getting dark, it's not safe."
Yuanyuan looked up and met a pair of clear eyes. The boy was carrying a small backpack and wearing clean sportswear; he was much taller than her.
Yuanyuan didn't speak, but just looked at him warily, pursing her lips.
Lu Chen wasn't annoyed. He sat down next to her with a smile. "My name is Lu Chen, and I live in the building over there. Are you also from this neighborhood?"
Yuanyuan nodded and then shook her head. It was true before, but not anymore.
"Are you lost?"
Lu Chen spoke to himself, and Yuan Yuan nodded, "I want to leave here."
"Huh? There's no taxi around here. Where are you going? Nobody's home. Why don't you come stay at my place for the night?"
Yuanyuan looked at the childishness on his face, then looked down at the little wolf at her feet.
I'm a little hesitant. Would it be dangerous to go to a stranger's house like this?
But if she doesn't go, she'll have to sleep here tonight and feed the mosquitoes.
The little wolf raised its head and let out a soft howl at her.
Tell her that with it around, no one can hurt her.
The little snake immediately declared that it could also protect her.
It bites anyone who dares to bully her.
Yuanyuan hesitated for a few seconds, then nodded in agreement, "Thank you."
The streetlights were dim, and he couldn't see the wolf cub at his feet clearly, mistaking it for her pet dog.
The little snake was wrapped around her wrist, and he didn't even look at it closely. Of course, if he had seen it, he would have thought it was a green bracelet.
Lu Chen's eyes lit up when he saw that she agreed to go home with him. He immediately stood up and reached out to take her hand. "Let's go. My house isn't far. It's just a few minutes' walk away."
Yuanyuan dodged his hand and stood up on her own.
Following Lu Chen through several villas, they stopped in front of a house that was even more impressive and larger than the Gu family's. Lu Chen skillfully entered the password to open the door and turned on the lights.
“My parents live abroad year-round, so I live alone.”
He scratched his head, a little embarrassed, and said, "Please sit wherever you like, I'll go get you a glass of water."
He's been living alone for the past few years, and a housekeeper comes every day to clean and cook.
Yuanyuan stood at the door, looking at the furnishings inside.
The simple black and white color scheme and ordinary furniture create a warm atmosphere.
The little wolf wandered around the living room curiously, while the little snake remained coiled around her wrist, behaving itself without causing any trouble.
The main reason was that I was afraid of scaring Lu Chen.
Lu Chen brought over a glass of water. "Drink some water to warm yourself up. By the way, what's your name?"
"Yuanyuan." She took the water glass, took a small sip, and felt the warmth go straight to her heart.
Lu Chen nodded and sat down opposite her: "Yuanyuan, if you have nowhere to go, you can stay here for now."
"I have plenty of rooms, please choose any one."
He spoke frankly and sincerely.
Yuanyuan looked into his sincere eyes, then glanced at the house filled with the warmth of everyday life, and softly hummed in agreement.
Lu Chen grinned, revealing two small tiger teeth, "Then, then I'll take you to see the room!"
He grabbed Yuanyuan's wrist, and this time Yuanyuan didn't pull away.
Yuanyuan let him pull her into the guest room on the second floor.
Lu Chen's voice was light and cheerful, "This room has the best lighting. The cleaning lady just came to clean it last week, and the bedding is all clean!"
The room was covered with a dark blue carpet, and the blankets on the bed were also blue.
Lu Chen took out a brand new set of pajamas from the closet, scratched his head a little embarrassedly, and said, "These belong to my sister. She's never worn them. You can make do with them."
"You have a younger sister?"
Yuanyuan was a little curious.
"Yes, my sister is about your age, but she lives abroad with my parents and rarely comes back."
Yuanyuan nodded, took the pajamas, and thanked her.
Lu Chen waved his hand, "You're welcome! By the way, are you hungry? I can cook noodles and fry eggs!"
Yuanyuan nodded; she was a little hungry.
Lu Chen led her downstairs.
"My parents aren't home, and my nanny sometimes can't come, so I cook for myself, and it tastes pretty good!"
He looked overjoyed, but Yuanyuan felt heartbroken listening to him.
………
The kitchen was very clean. Lu Chen skillfully opened the refrigerator and took out eggs and noodles.
Yuanyuan stood to the side watching him, as if she were seeing herself when she first learned to cook.
"Just sit and wait!" Lu Chen pressed her down by the dining table and went back to the kitchen to get busy.
The water in the pot boiled and bubbled, and he carefully added the noodles and cracked the eggs, his movements not very skillful.
The little wolf lay at the kitchen doorway, peeking out with its little head to see the noodles in the pot.
"You little glutton!"
"..." Yuanyuan didn't explain.
The noodles were served steaming hot, topped with a golden poached egg. Lu Chen handed over chopsticks: "Eat quickly, it won't taste good when it gets cold."
Yuanyuan picked up her chopsticks, blew on them to cool them down, and took a bite of the noodles. The subtle saltiness and the aroma of the eggs blended together perfectly.
She lowered her head, her eyes slightly burning.
Lu Chen sat opposite him, holding a bowl of noodles himself. As he ate, he said, "My parents only come back once a year. I'm usually all alone. It's perfect that you're staying here. We can go to school together and eat together. By the way, are you in elementary school yet?"
Yuanyuan shook her head; she hadn't even graduated from preschool yet.
Lu Chen paused for a moment, then asked, "Which kindergarten do you attend?"
Yuanyuan continued to shake her head.
Lu Chen's smile froze slightly. Did her parents not even let her go to kindergarten?
That's going too far.
"If you don't want to talk about the past, I won't ask. Tell me when you're ready. But kids still have to go to school."
Yuanyuan looked up and met his clear, innocent eyes, and a crack quietly appeared in her defenses.
She gave a soft "hmm" and continued eating her noodles with her head down, but the corners of her mouth unconsciously curved upwards.
...
Yuanyuan lay on the soft bed and fell asleep without realizing it. The little wolf lay by the bed, its tail slapping against the bedside. It was impossible for it to sleep in the unfamiliar environment.
The little snake was coiled around the bed railing, unable to sleep either.
...
"Yuanyuan, it's time to get up, I've made porridge!"
Lu Chen's voice came from outside the door.
Yuanyuan opened her blurry eyes, rubbed them, and got out of bed.
After changing her clothes, Yuanyuan opened the door. Her eyes were still sleepy from just waking up. The little wolf followed at her feet, its tail gently brushing the ground.
Lu Chen handed over a new set of toiletries. "Go wash up quickly. After you eat, I'll take you for a walk around the neighborhood and see if we can contact your parents."
...
After breakfast, the two changed their shoes and prepared to go out. Lu Chen opened the door and was startled.
Four adults dressed in casual clothes stood on the steps outside the door. They were tall and had sharp eyes, and they looked like they were not to be trifled with.
Lu Chen subconsciously took a half step back, reaching out to protect Yuan Yuan behind him. His small body stood straight, and his voice trembled slightly.
Who are you? What do you want?
Yuanyuan was also on edge; she didn't recognize these people.
The little wolf arched its body and growled at the door. The little snake's tail tightened around her wrist, and its head quietly rose, watching the person coming warily.
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