Chapter 24 You Are My Addiction
The Lu family's car slowly stopped on the side of the road opposite Qingwu No.1 Middle School.
Meng Xi nodded slightly to Luo Ying, then walked across the street with Lu Yu.
Speaking of enemies, who exactly did Lu Yu offend that they hated so much that they chased him all the way to his neighborhood and beat him up like that…
I think I just heard that the man's name is Liu Wei.
It sounds familiar.
Meng Xi remained silent for a while on the way, trying hard to search her memory for the name Liu Wei, before she suddenly remembered that she had seen him before.
Back then, he was just a young punk, and because of Luo Ying, a group of people even got into a fight with Lu Yu.
But back then it was because of Luo Ying, so they had already broken up. How did they get mixed up again?
Before getting into the car, Meng Xi anxiously tugged at the fabric of Lu Yu's clothes around his waist, her voice soft and timid: "Lu Yu..."
She tilted her head slightly: "Liu Wei is such a bad person. Will they come after you again?"
Suddenly, a weight came from his waist. Lu Yu lowered his eyes and glanced at Meng Xi. Her eyes were brimming with tears, and she looked at him with concern.
Meng Xi was concerned about him.
Lu Yu felt a sudden tremor in his heart, and his body quickly became hot, the heat spreading rapidly from his lower abdomen to his limbs and bones.
Lu Yu didn't reply. He quickly opened the car door and let Meng Xi get in first, then got in from the other side himself.
I tossed the pencil case I was carrying in the morning onto my lap, trying to cover it up. The air conditioning in the car was on full blast, and I looked out the window without making a sound the whole way.
Meng Xi didn't know what was wrong with Lu Yu. He looked unwell and his expression was slightly gloomy.
Is it because you're thinking about what happened that night that you're in a bad mood, and your temper is about to flare up?
The lunch break was about three hours long. The Lu family arranged for Meng Xi and Lu Yu to stay at the closest star-rated hotel to Qingwu, and had booked lunch and rooms in advance.
When it's almost time, a special car will take you to the door.
Everything was arranged perfectly to ensure everything went smoothly.
There were only her and Lu Yu in the elevator.
Meng Xi glanced at Lu Yu. He seemed calmer, but he still kept his distance and didn't even look at her.
Previously, Meng Xi would have been more than eager to have it.
But the current situation is not quite right.
Is he having a relapse and feeling too uncomfortable?
With these doubts and worries in mind, Meng Xi tentatively called out, "Lu Yu?"
"Are you feeling unwell?" Meng Xi leaned closer.
Lu Yu, unable to bear it any longer, grabbed her wrist and pressed her tightly against the wall, his breathing becoming heavy: "Can't you tell I don't want to talk to you, yet you keep calling me?"
He kissed her as if punishing her, startling Meng Xi.
There were cameras in the elevator. Meng Xi hurriedly pushed him, but she was small and weak. Even with all her strength, she still looked like she was trying to resist.
Although she was naive, the distinct sensation in her lower abdomen reminded her of what was wrong with Lu Yu.
In broad daylight, all fine, he…!
Meng Xi was both embarrassed and angry, and bit Lu Yu's lip hard. "Lu Yu!"
Lu Yu stopped only then, still feeling unsatisfied. The taste of blood welled up on his lips. He didn't feel any pain, but his voice was still frighteningly hoarse.
"Okay, it's my fault."
"Don't do that in public again, or you'll be ashamed."
Meng Xi was filled with shame and indignation: "What you did last night... I can forgive you, but doing this in public now, isn't that inappropriate? Besides, we're not even together yet, are we? What if we can't be together in the future, or we're not compatible? Have you thought about what this behavior means?"
The elevator dinged and the doors opened wide, revealing passengers waiting to get off, who were looking at the two of them curiously.
With a gloomy face, Lu Yu pulled Meng Xi into his room without saying a word and closed the door.
He then said, word by word, "We will definitely be together."
Every time this topic comes up, Meng Xi feels powerless.
For Lu Yu, he was the young master of the Lu family, living a life of comfort and never having to worry about making a living.
He was the center of attention, surrounded by admirers.
But Meng Xi herself knew how big the gap was between them.
She knew very well that she liked Lu Yu, but she wanted to like him openly and honestly, to walk in the sunlight without being judged, and to have this love become a pure and equal relationship.
She still has a long way to go.
Even if Aunt Xu didn't object, she still couldn't get over her own conscience.
Furthermore, if Lu Yu falls for her so quickly, won't that passion also fade just as fast?
It was too early for everything; she didn't want to do anything intimate before the relationship was even established.
Yes, her body didn't actually resist Lu Yu's intimacy.
But she longs for a carefree and unburdened relationship, where they can be together passionately.
That's the kind of love she wanted.
Meng Xi turned her head away weakly: "It's not the right time to talk about these things yet."
Lu Yu could see her avoidance and resistance, and his heart ached. His eyes darkened: "When was that?"
He looked at her, somewhat lost in thought, "Meng Xi, did you never want to be with me?"
The curtains in the room were closed, with only a small patch of sunlight letting through through a gap in the middle, making the entire suite dim and gloomy.
Meng Xi stood leaning against the door, with Lu Yu in front of her.
His pleasant yet cool scent surrounded her, and all was quiet. Meng Xi couldn't see his face clearly, but his tone broke her heart.
She felt a pang of pity and bit her lower lip, saying, "Lu Yu, we have each other in our hearts now, and we live together. We have plenty of time to grow and spend time together. Isn't that enough? Does a good relationship have to be like a couple, kissing and hugging every day, ignoring everything else?"
Lu Yu suddenly pulled her into his arms, just as he had thought of that morning, with such force that he almost wanted to crush her into his very bones: "Not enough, how could that be enough?"
Meng Xi's heart trembled uncontrollably, but when she looked into Lu Yu's eyes, she could only remain silent endlessly.
No answer can be provided.
How can I get an answer?
For the first time, Meng Xi felt confused about the beliefs he held dear.
Can what she believes in and cares about determine love?
"Can you give me a little more time?" Meng Xi asked with difficulty.
Lu Yu held on tightly, unwilling to let go, his voice a little hoarse: "How long?"
Meng Xi breathed a sigh of relief and decided to give herself and him a chance: "If I can be admitted to the Foreign Languages Department of Qingwu University."
"Then let's be together."
She looked up and asked, "Is this okay?"
He certainly believed in Meng Xi's abilities, but what if something went wrong?
Lu Yu gazed intently into her eyes. "What if you don't get accepted?"
Meng Xi looked back quietly, shook her head, and said, "Then let's not be together anymore, and I'll try to see you as little as possible."
She needs confidence to be able to be together openly and honestly.
That bright future was the only source of confidence she could fight for.
She wanted to rely on herself and stand upright beside Lu Yu.
Lu Yu was silent for a moment, then pulled Meng Xi's wrist to the sofa in the middle of the suite and said in a deep voice, "You sit and rest, I'll go order food."
He stood up, strode to the landline by the door, and dialed a number to have the lunch that had been prepared delivered to his room.
She sat back down on the sofa, her expression returning to its usual calm: "After you eat, get a good hour's sleep, and do your best this afternoon."
Meng Xi was a little confused.
After thinking about it, she realized that Lu Yu's change was because he had accepted and chosen to respect her choice.
Otherwise, given Lu Yu's personality, he probably wouldn't let me go to sleep if we were alone in a room...
Meng Xi smiled sweetly, a huge weight lifted from her heart: "Lu Yu, are you taking care of me?"
Lu Yu paused in his hand as he picked up the book, then looked up at her with a mixture of heat and restraint in his dark eyes.
"Meng Xi".
"You are the first girl I've ever loved, and you will be the last. I want to be with you, I want to love you, I want to give you everything, but that depends on your willingness."
Therefore, I respect your choice.
He handed the review booklet to Meng Xi: "I believe in your abilities, and I also believe that we will have a future together, but I still hope that nothing unexpected will happen."
Lu Yu didn't say the second half of the sentence, but just looked deeply into Meng Xi's clean and clear eyes.
That half-sentence is...
But the thought that I might only be able to watch you from afar from now on makes me want to destroy everything.
You are my addiction.
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