Chapter 25 The Clash of Black and White
The college entrance examination went even more smoothly than Meng Xi had expected. After finishing the last exam, she returned to the Lu family home and saw Xu Baizhu waiting for her at the door before she even got out of the car.
The Lujia Villa area is situated on a high elevation, on a hillside.
Xu Baizhu, dressed in a white silk dress, stood under the azure sky, exuding elegance and gentleness.
Meng Xi got out of the car and waved to her with a smile: "Aunt Xu!"
Lu Yu got out of the car with a calm expression, leaned back slightly, and stood by the car door, watching them talk.
Xu Baizhu glanced at Lu Yu, said nothing, and smiled as she pulled Meng Xi's hand into the house: "The exams are over, Xi Xi can finally relax. Is there anywhere you want to travel? Or anything you want to do? Auntie has bought you the latest mobile phone and laptop, and picked out a few newly released limited edition summer dresses... My secretary told me that Fiji has beautiful scenery lately, Xi Xi, would you like to go..."
The two walked further and further away, and Lu Yu followed them slowly into the building.
His relationship with Xu Baizhu had become distant, like that of strangers, and he even harbored deep-seated disgust and resentment towards her.
She's nothing but a heartless woman who doesn't love her own children.
He hated her for her irresponsible departure, for her neglect of him during his childhood, and for her heartlessness.
But seeing her care and gentleness towards Meng Xi, Lu Yu inexplicably recalled a scene he had once envied most when he was a child.
A gentle mother led her child out of the school gate, saying, "What do you want to eat this weekend? Mom will make it for you..."
It inexplicably overlaps with the scene before my eyes.
Her kindness to Meng Xi made Lu Yu's heart clench.
It turns out she wasn't unaware of how to love a child.
Meng Xi was flattered and quickly said, "Aunt Xu, you're too kind. I don't need it."
Xu Baizhu smiled faintly: "This is just a small token of my appreciation. Uncle Gu has told me that you used to live frugally. Back then, you were still in high school, and I didn't say anything when you insisted. But now you're about to go to university and enter society soon. You are Meng Shi and Sheng Jing's daughter. Since I promised to take care of you, I will naturally treat you as my own daughter."
Her tone was gentle and earnest, "Xi Xi, if you're willing, I can adopt you as my daughter. I will raise you as the Xu family's daughter, with a bright and promising future. Are you willing?"
Meng Xi was stunned for a moment. Lu Yu strode forward and said in a deep voice, "She doesn't want to!"
"Xiao Yu?" Xu Baizhu didn't expect Lu Yu to interrupt. She thought he was unhappy that his things had been given to someone else, so she spoke more harshly: "You're being very rude."
Lu Yu's cold face flushed with extreme anger: "What gives you the right to decide her life?"
He would never agree to let Meng Xi become the adopted daughter of the Xu family, as she could never be with him in this lifetime!
Meng Xi hurriedly stood up and explained, "Lu Yu, Aunt Xu didn't mean that. She said that because she wanted what was best for me."
She turned and bowed to Xu Baizhu, her tone sincere: "Thank you for your kindness, Auntie, but I am not interested in business matters, and I cannot be your daughter... I'm sorry!"
Xu Baizhu stared at Lu Yu for a long while before her anger gradually subsided.
She looked at the two children, and a thought suddenly came to mind.
I originally thought Xiaoyu was acting this way because she was unhappy with Xixi, but now it seems that's not the case.
Is it really as she thinks?
Uncle Gu had never spoken about the relationship between the two children before. He only ever said that the young master and Xi Xi were like strangers, merely nodding acquaintances.
What happened during that period...?
Thinking about it, it would be quite nice if Meng Shi's daughter and his son could be together.
If you can't be a daughter, being a daughter-in-law is just as good.
She herself had been harmed by a business marriage, separated from her son when he was young, and the mother and son became estranged.
He will never find happiness in his life.
But she hoped that Lu Yu could be happy, could like the person he likes, and could make up for the love he had missed for the past ten years.
The Xu family is now wealthy and powerful, and even without the Lu family, Lu Yu can still live a carefree and unrestrained life.
She was no longer the woman who needed to rely on the Lu family to survive.
Xu Baizhu quickly regained her composure and stood up, saying, "Xixi can try on the clothes later; they're all in your bedroom."
She glanced at the time and said, "Dinner will be served promptly at six o'clock. You guys..." Xu Baizhu smiled enigmatically, "...take a rest for a while."
After saying that, she got up and got into the elevator to the top floor.
The servants were busy with their own tasks, leaving only her and Lu Yu idle in the large main hall.
Meng Xi breathed a sigh of relief and was about to return to her room when Lu Yu gently grasped her wrist.
"What's wrong?"
Meng Xi was a little confused.
Lu Yu exhaled, suppressing his agitated mood, and asked in a calm voice, "Not trying on clothes?"
Her face flushed instantly. Meng Xi shook her head, gritting her teeth as she protested softly, "I can do it myself!"
Lu Yu smiled and said, "I'm not that filthy. What are you thinking?"
In the end, they still couldn't pull Lu Yu away.
The two arrived at Meng Xi's bedroom door together. Meng Xi locked the door and changed her clothes, while Lu Yu casually leaned against the wall outside her room and waited.
Xu Baizhu has excellent taste; the dresses she chose are all exquisite, and they also exude the fresh and elegant charm that teenage girls should have.
She casually pulled out a pink dress, the price tag clearly visible on it.
Meng Xi glanced at it.
This dress costs 108,000.
Is this what it means to live in a wealthy family...?
For the first time, Meng Xi felt so clearly that she had truly been living in a wealthy family all along; her living expenses for all three years of high school combined were not even as expensive as a single dress.
She took off her clothes and put on the pink dress, only to discover that while it looked fresh and lovely from the front, it had a slit in the back. Although it didn't reveal too much, her shoulder blades were clearly visible. The dress snaked all the way down to her spine, and the ribbons crossing at the back were a bright silver.
It looks good, but Meng Xi is used to being conservative, so she's not used to this style of clothing all of a sudden.
Isn't that too revealing?
After tidying her hair, Meng Xi opened the door, and Lu Yu, who was standing against the wall directly opposite her, slowly raised his eyes.
The crystal chandelier in the corridor shone brightly, emitting dazzling light. A petite, fair-skinned girl in front of him looked at him with brimming eyes, shy and timid, the shimmer in her eyes more captivating than diamonds.
Meng Xi is very fair-skinned, and pink complements her complexion perfectly.
"Does it look good?" It was the first time she had tried on clothes for a man to see, and she was a little embarrassed.
Meng Xi never dressed up much, and when she did, it was always simple and plain. She never put much thought into her clothes or appearance.
For a moment, Lu Yu's eyes widened in amazement. He nodded and didn't hold back his praise for Meng Xi: "Beautiful."
Although Lu Yu disliked having anything to do with Xu Baizhu, he had to admit that she treated Meng Xi quite well.
She has a good eye for choosing clothes.
Meng Xi blushed after being praised, and her nervousness eased a little. She turned around and said shyly, "That's good. I'll go change into the next one then?"
As soon as she turned around, revealing a large expanse of snow-white skin on her back, Lu Yu's expression darkened, and he said, "Wait."
He stepped forward and put his arm around Meng Xi's shoulder from behind, looking down at the expanse of white skin, his voice tinged with displeasure: "Why are you showing so much skin?"
Meng Xi blushed even more, not daring to turn her head to look at Lu Yu, and said softly, "I also think it's a bit too bold. Shall I change into the next one? The tag is still on, Aunt Xu should be able to return it..."
Before Meng Xi could leave, Lu Yu reached out and pressed against the end of the slit at her back, an inch above her waist.
The cool fingertips touched intimately, and Meng Xi's body trembled slightly.
With her back to Lu Yu, she couldn't see his expression or movements. Only the physical contact allowed her to roughly guess what the situation between the two of them was like.
Lu Yu's eyes darkened. He held her slender waist with one hand and placed the other on her lower back. Her black hair was slightly messy and scattered down her back. The contrast between black and white was striking. This posture and the beautiful scenery made Lu Yu's throat tighten.
He was a year older than Meng Xi, a nineteen-year-old boy.
It's the most passionate time of my life, I can't stand any stimulation, and the slightest touch can ignite a raging fire.
The two remained in this position for a while, Lu Yu restraining himself from touching her. Meng Xi sensed something was wrong and didn't dare to move, only saying, "Let go..."
Lu Yu seemed to wake from a dream, and with a loosening of his grip, Meng Xi hurriedly turned around and went into the room. She subconsciously put her hands behind her back, her index fingers intertwined, both shy and nervous.
Thinking that this was the Lu family's residence, and that a servant might see them at any time, she bit her lip slightly and reminded them, "Don't do this."
Meng Xi picked up a black short skirt from the side, weighed it in her hand, and thought it didn't seem out of place. She urged, "Hurry up and get out."
She changed into this little black dress; the top was made of silk, with a fitted waist and a slightly flared skirt, and the square neckline revealed her beautiful collarbone.
As the door opened, Lu Yu's intense gaze fell upon him. He didn't move, but instead lowered his eyes and said abruptly, "I think her suggestion is good."
"Let's travel the world."
Meng Xi hadn't expected him to say that. After thinking for a moment, she politely declined, "But I promised Si Yu I'd go to work a summer job with her..."
Moreover, traveling with Lu Yu is inconvenient, since it's a man and a woman, and the cost of traveling together is too high. She would feel bad about spending other people's money when they go out together.
She wanted to save up her living expenses during the summer vacation.
Lu Yu frowned slightly. "When did you agree to that?"
"Siyu was looking for someone before the college entrance exam. She asked me on WeChat if I wanted to go together, saying we needed two more people, and I said yes. But then I got busy preparing for the exam and forgot about it." Meng Xi explained apologetically, "So you can't go. Go have fun by yourself."
Lu Yu ignored the next question and asked, "How long will it take? When will we start? Where will we be?"
Meng Xi replied subconsciously, "The milk tea shop is in the city center. It will take two months, but the date is not yet set."
After answering, she realized something was off and whispered, "That bubble tea shop only needs two people, and the hourly wage is very low. Do you want to go there...?"
Lu Yu looked down at her and said coolly, "Are you so afraid to see me?"
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