Chapter 34 Extra 1
Upon receiving news that Lu Yu had returned home, Xu Baizhu also hurriedly flew back from abroad.
Upon meeting, she hurried over and pulled Lu Yu to look him over from left to right.
Lu Yu's body was a little tense.
Although his opinion of Xu Baizhu has changed somewhat, he still harbors resentment and a lack of closeness deep down.
There's nothing we can do about it.
Seeing that he was alright, Xu Baizhu's eyes suddenly reddened, and she choked out, "Did he make things difficult for you?"
Before Lu Yu could speak, she added, sobbing, "He didn't say anything when you came back this time, did he? How long can you stay at home?"
Lu Yu subtly moved a little further away from Xu Baizhu and said calmly, "Lu Gaohan simply wants a qualified successor. Since that's the case, I'll listen to him."
He glanced at her without any emotion. "Although I hate Lu Gaohan, to be fair, as long as he doesn't act rashly, I won't suffer any losses."
After saying that, Lu Yu rubbed his temples, his face showing even more fatigue. He said, "I'm tired," and went back to his bedroom.
Meng Xi didn't say anything, glanced at his retreating figure, and gently comforted Xu Baizhu, "Auntie, you've had a long day too, go and rest. Lu Yu understands your concerns..."
Xu Baizhu sighed with red eyes, "It's something I owe him."
Meng Xi knew he was tired and didn't want to disturb his rest, so she took out her phone and sent him a WeChat message: "If you're tired, get some rest. I'll keep you company tomorrow."
After sending the message, Meng Xi thought for a moment, then opened the store manager's WeChat: [Dear store manager, a kitten waving.jpg, I'd like to ask for a day off tomorrow, is that okay?]
The store manager replied quickly: "Okay."
Relieved, Meng Xi went to her room.
I had only walked a few steps when my phone rang again.
Has the store manager changed his mind again?
She swiped the screen and saw that it was a message from Lu Yu.
Upon opening the message Lu Yu had sent her, Meng Xi's face immediately turned red and then pale, a complex expression on her face.
Can someone tell her how Lu Yu ended up lying in her bedroom?! And even taking a selfie with the teddy bear from her bedside table?!
In the photo, Lu Yu is lying on her pink and white bed, hugging the blanket with a pink corner peeking out, his eyes filled with a provocative yet seductive gaze...
This expression seems to be saying: If you're so capable, then come and sleep with me.
Meng Xi's pupils dilated as she looked at the photo.
Is this the kind of person who says they're tired and want to go back to their room to rest?
Besides, no matter what, Lu Yu's familiarity with his room was excessive...
Although it has happened many times, it was still done secretly behind the backs of my family...!
Meng Xi was shocked and ashamed as she walked slowly toward the bedroom.
They were already together, and Lu Yu was officially recognized as a couple. The two young people spent the night together in a room.
No matter how I think about it, it feels ambiguous and insecure.
After finally making it to the door, Meng Xi pushed it open and saw Lu Yu lying in the same position as in the photo.
Perhaps he was a little resentful from holding the position for too long, for his cold tone carried a hint of dissatisfaction: "Why did it take so long?"
After Lu Yu finished speaking, he got up, hooked Meng Xi's finger around his, sat on the bed, and then pulled the petite woman into his arms in an extremely intimate and possessive manner. He chuckled and said, "What, scared?"
Warm breaths emanated from her forehead, making Meng Xi a little uncomfortable. She fidgeted restlessly, trying to get Lu Yu to change positions.
However, Lu Yu clearly enjoyed the way he could completely envelop Meng Xi in his arms, resting his chin on her forehead: "Holding you is so comfortable, it makes me feel so at ease."
Held in his arms, Meng Xi's fair face flushed even more. She nuzzled against Lu Yu's neck, saying shyly, "Lu Yu."
Do you know what you look like right now?
Lu Yu: "?"
Meng Xi raised her head seriously: "A lustful devil."
She poked his chest. "In ancient times, you wouldn't be any different from those flower thieves who climbed over girls' walls in the middle of the night."
Lu Yu looked down at Meng Xi's expression, chuckled, and said casually, "There are still differences."
?
Meng Xi was puzzled.
Lu Yu explained slowly, "Flower thieves aren't as devoted as I am."
"Besides, his crime was a crime, mine was just for romance."
They cannot be compared.
Seemingly finding it amusing to refute Meng Xi on this matter, Lu Yu chuckled and said, "But, baby."
He leaned close to Meng Xi's ear, his voice almost seductive: "A flower thief can't just be hugged and that's it, he has to do something else, right?"
Meng Xi's face immediately turned as red as an apple, and she insisted on getting off him.
Lu Yu laughed heartily, patting her back and pulling her back into his arms: "Alright, I won't tease you anymore."
"Even if you do it, it has to be when you're willing."
Meng Xi, with her slender arms and legs, couldn't resist Lu Yu's advances, so she could only obediently sit on his lap, giving him a resentful look, "Why can you always say such—lewd words so easily?"
Lu Yu raised an eyebrow: "Which one?"
After hesitating for a long time, Meng Xi stammered, "Do..."
Her shy and hesitant manner was so adorable that Lu Yu chuckled, tenderly nibbling at her earlobe and patiently explaining, "This is my instinct when I'm with you."
The two snuggled together for a while before Meng Xi crawled out of Lu Yu's arms, revealing a pair of clear and beautiful eyes.
"By the way, Lu Yu."
How many points did you get on the test?
When she asked, her expression was sincere and innocent, without a trace of arrogance or mockery. Looking at Lu Yu, she couldn't help but kiss her eyes.
"have no idea."
Lu Yu casually replied, "I haven't paid attention to that."
As he spoke, he glanced down at Meng Xi's collarbone, which was delicate and beautiful, like a butterfly spreading its wings, but it felt empty, as if something was missing.
Lu Yu stroked it for a while, then said gently, "Let's go out for a stroll tomorrow."
I wanted to buy you a gift.
Meng Xi asked sweetly, "Is it already delivered today?"
She jumped off Lu Yu, opened the new wardrobe door, and said with considerable pride, "Look!"
The wardrobe door on the right was pulled open, revealing a large space inside. Not only were there no clothes, but there was even a quilt laid out inside.
"I specially made room for you! You can hide in there without worry from now on!"
Lu Yu stared intently at Meng Xi, a slight smile playing on his lips: "You've thought of everything so thoroughly?"
"Can't I just be openly in your room?"
Meng Xi blushed and closed the cabinet door: "It's not the right time yet. Aunt Xu and Uncle Gu don't know... Although I'll be going to university soon, I still feel..."
"It feels like I'm having an affair..."
Lu Yu picked her up and put her back on the bed: "If you think it's too early, then I can hide her again."
"But just one point."
Meng Xi met his gaze and asked curiously, "What?"
"Didn't you say before that you wanted to live in the dorms during college?"
Oh, this.
Meng Xi turned her head away somewhat awkwardly and muttered softly, "That's true."
"I don't plan to change my mind right now..."
Lu Yu pressed down on her, somewhat displeased, and asked, "Not going to change it?"
Meng Xi bit her lower lip: "I won't change it."
Lu Yu suddenly felt a headache coming on.
His child looks gentle and docile, but once he's made up his mind, it's hard to change it.
Furthermore, he never wanted to force her to do anything.
After a moment of silence, he asked, "What's the reason?"
Meng Xi knew Lu Yu was reluctant to part with her, so she gently explained, "I know you want to live with me, so it's easier for you to sneak over in the middle of the night."
Lu Yu: ...
He sounds like a beast.
Meng Xi explained earnestly, "But as they say, if two people are truly in love, what does it matter if they are together day and night? So we don't need to be together all the time."
"Moreover, living in a dormitory at university is really interesting, and I've never lived in a dormitory before."
"...Well, before, I was thinking that I would mature in college and try to get away from your family, and slowly repay your kindness, but now I really think this way."
Lu Yu's expression softened, and he dismissed the absurd idea that she was just making excuses for him, that she didn't want to live with him, and that she looked down on him.
Then, with a satisfied yet slightly merciful tone, he said, "Okay."
"Then you can only stay for one semester."
Meng Xi cupped Lu Yu's face in her hands and said firmly and earnestly, "Lu Yu."
"So what Siyu said was true."
"You're really that clingy."
...
Lu Yu smiled and said, "Really? Then invite her to lunch tomorrow, since she's so good at talking and you're good friends."
Meng Xi asked doubtfully, "Really?"
"real."
Lu Yu returned in a hurry this time. He still has many things to deal with abroad and can only stay for two days at most. In other words, after spending one more day with Meng Xi, they will have to live apart again.
When Meng Xi found out, she was heartbroken and let Lu Yu sleep in the same room with her again.
When Meng Xi woke up the next day, she was almost startled by Uncle Gu who woke her up.
She lost all desire to sleep in and immediately got up to brush her teeth and wash her face in the bathroom. Although her mouth was full of foam, her pink silk pajamas still made her look pure and beautiful.
She walked out of the bathroom while brushing her teeth, her voice slightly muffled: "Are you really not going to get up, Lu Yu?"
Lu Yu hummed in agreement and lay lazily on the bed, watching Meng Xi.
Suddenly, I felt a sense of peace and tranquility.
For some reason, it occurred to me that married couples feel this way every morning when they wake up.
He smiled very faintly, his eyes seeming to gleam with pure light.
Being with the one you love is the greatest joy.
One day, he will be in his and Meng Xi's home, and every day when he opens his eyes, the first thing he will see is her face.
Lu Yu got up and wrapped his arms around Meng Xi from behind, his voice slightly hoarse: "Meng Xi, I love you."
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The two of them got out of bed slowly and ran into Uncle Gu when they reached the door.
"Xiaoyu and Xixi, are we going out?" Gu Bowen smiled gently, his eyes filled with affection and peace as he looked at the two children.
Lu Yu smiled faintly, "Yes, let's go out for a stroll together with Meng Xi."
Uncle Gu nodded, then added with concern, "Be careful."
He watched the two children walk away, his heart filled with emotion.
He had watched Lu Yu grow up since Lu Yu was a child.
I've never seen him so happy in all these years.
He always had a gloomy face, cold and indifferent like he could eat people.
Every time I receive news, it's bad and negative.
Who did Xiaoyu hit? How badly did she behave at school? How did she not study? How did she disrespect her teachers? How did she not get along with her classmates?
Living in a closed and cold environment.
No one has ever been able to get into his heart, and as a result, he has developed a lot of bad habits.
But now he can laugh, his irritability has almost disappeared, and he looks much more cheerful.
Although he couldn't be 100% sure, all of this was definitely related to Xi Xi.
Both were pitiful children.
It's a good thing to be able to keep warm together.
Lu Yu drove his black limited-edition sports car with Meng Xi from the outskirts of Qingwu City to the bustling city center.
Song Siyu is still at work today and only has time to eat lunch. The luxury jewelry stores are all in the city center, so it would be good to go out and have a stroll.
It was Meng Xi and Lu Yu's first time going out. The sun was shining brightly outside, and everywhere they looked was lush and green. Driving along the coastal road, the scenery was breathtaking.
There weren't many cars on the outskirts of the city, and Lu Yu was a good driver, so Meng Xi didn't get carsick much.
The only thing that took up time was that Lu Yu would kiss Meng Xi every now and then, so much so that she had to reapply her lipstick twice, which she had only applied once.
After parking the car, the two held hands and headed to Song Siyu's shop. Just as they reached the street corner, they saw that the bakery opposite the milk tea shop had launched new products. Meng Xi suddenly remembered that a few months ago, she was also attracted by new products. After trying the bread, she met Lu Yu, who had not yet gotten rid of Luo Ying.
She suddenly felt a pang of emotion, stood at the street corner, pointed across the street, and asked Lu Yu, "Do you remember this place?"
Lu Yu followed her slender white index finger and shook his head, saying calmly, "I don't remember."
Meng Xi glanced at him sideways. "I remember."
“Back then, Luo Ying bought you bread, but you wouldn’t eat it and just knocked it over.”
You still had an ex-girlfriend back then, and you were so awful, wasting food and being so rude to a girl!
In fact, Meng Xi doesn't care about Lu Yu's past anymore.
She was simply overwhelmed with emotion, feeling that life is unpredictable, and just casually sighed.
But Lu Yu remained silent for a long while before saying dryly, "I have amnesia."
Meng Xi: ...
"Then who am I?"
Lu Yu remained expressionless: "My girlfriend."
Meng Xi was exasperated by his shamelessness and pulled him over, saying she had bought another white peach croissant.
She was the same person she was a few years ago.
Cautious, gentle, she keeps all her worries to herself.
If so many things hadn't happened, she wouldn't have met the best version of herself, and she wouldn't have known that love could be such a beautiful thing.
Meng Xi broke the croissant in half and handed it to Lu Yu, saying nothing and just quietly watching him.
Lu Yu, however, inexplicably sensed a bloody storm and immediately obediently took the croissant and ate a bite.
Meng Xi then smiled and pulled Lu Yu, saying, "Let's go."
As one of the most developed cities in China, Qingwu City boasts a city center lined with luxury boutiques and large shopping malls.
Lu Yu led Meng Xi into a shop where he had bought rings for himself before, and said casually, "Bring out the latest necklaces, wedding rings, earrings, and all the decent ones."
The store manager on duty recognized Lu Yu at a glance and immediately smiled and bowed, saying, "Young Master Lu, please have a seat. I'll have an employee fetch it right away."
Meng Xi accepted the freshly squeezed lime juice from the store employee and asked Lu Yu in a low voice, "Didn't we say we were going to buy a necklace this morning?"
Lu Yu remained unfazed: "Would you have agreed if I hadn't said that?"
Seeing the shop manager's smiling expression, Meng Xi had no choice but to suppress her refusal and nodded, saying, "Okay."
While waiting for the new products to arrive, Meng Xi sat in her seat, idly scrolling through her phone, and saw that her senior year class group had been flooded with messages.
She casually clicked on it and saw a congratulatory notice from her homeroom teacher.
Congratulations to our students on their outstanding achievements! Nine students have ranked among the top 50 in the province! These include Dang Bowen, Jin Chong, Gong Conglu, Lu Yu, Meng Xi, and more.
Meng Xi frowned upon seeing this message.
Is there another top student named Lu Yu at Qingwu No.1 High School?
Lu Yu, who was standing next to him, leaned in and asked, "What are you looking at?"
Meng Xi said, "There's another person in our school named Lu Yu who is also very good at studying."
Lu Yu looked at her message and gave a nonchalant "Oh," saying, "This is from me."
Meng Xi: ...
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She stared at Lu Yu in shock and disbelief: "It's you?!"
"How is that possible?"
"You're not..."
Lu Yu flicked her head: "I've been waiting for this day."
"You really think I got into high school through connections?"
Meng Xi was still in shock when an employee carrying a tray came over and respectfully asked, "Young Master Lu, look, these are all the new seasonal products."
Lu Yu chuckled softly, glanced at the dazzling jewelry and diamonds on the tray, and said indulgently, "Look for yourself."
The store manager immediately noticed and presented a necklace studded with diamonds, saying with a smile, "Miss, take a look at this. It's a limited edition new product from our store, with only one available worldwide. It just arrived this morning."
Meng Xi glanced at it, almost dazzled by the light, and nodded somewhat embarrassedly, "Then let's give it a try."
Lu Yu leaned lazily to one side and watched Meng Xi try on the clothes. He looked at them back and forth for half an hour. When he had seen enough, he asked, "Is there anything you don't like?"
Meng Xi put down the ring in her hand, a little puzzled. Didn't she like it?
She thought for a moment, then shook her head and said, "No."
Lu Yu stood up and handed over a card: "Take them all and send them to the Lu family."
The store manager immediately beamed with joy and almost instantly took the card to issue the invoice.
Meng Xi tugged at Lu Yu's sleeve: "What are you doing? So many luxury items, I don't need them."
Lu Yu ignored her: "If you buy it, just keep it happily, okay?"
"Lu Gaohan wants me to be a qualified successor, so naturally I should receive more benefits than before, right?"
Lu Yu picked out a pair of couple rings from among many styles.
He recalled that when the pair was introduced, the store manager said that the designer's concept was...
"In this chaotic world, you are my only salvation."
Lu Yu handed the wedding rings to the shop manager and casually instructed, "Have the designer re-engrave the characters."
The store manager was so intimidated by the young master's imposing manner that he didn't dare to look up. He took the items and repeatedly said "good."
After Lu Yu finished speaking, he turned to Meng Xi with a smile and said, "These are unique but not too eye-catching, just right so we can wear them every day. L and M, we'll use each other's surnames."
Meng Xi smiled, her eyes crinkling, "Okay."
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