Chapter 50 "Mr. Lu!? Arranged Marriage!?"
Lin Che wrapped herself up like an airtight cocoon, curled up in the corner of the sofa, refusing to show even a strand of hair.
Lu Yu knelt on one knee beside the sofa and called out softly, "Cheche..."
The "cocoon" in the blanket did not move at all, without even the slightest struggle, only the blanket rose and fell extremely slowly and regularly with its breathing.
Lu Yu looked quietly for a moment, holding his breath, carefully stretched out his fingers, and very gently moved a corner of the edge of the blanket.
Under the blanket, Lin Che closed his eyes tightly, his long eyelashes casting a small shadow under his eyes. His cheeks, which had been flushed just a moment ago, now showed a trace of paleness from fatigue. His lips were slightly swollen, with a pitiful sheen of being ravaged.
His breathing was even and long. It was obvious that he was relaxed after extreme tension. He was swept by fatigue and warmth and fell asleep unknowingly.
Fell asleep.
Lu Yu's heart felt warm and bitter. He kept pushing aside the blanket and stared at Lin Che's sleeping profile for a long time.
He gently and carefully pulled down the blanket covering Lin Che's mouth and nose to ensure that he could breathe smoothly.
Then, he stood up, bent down, and put his arms through Lin Che's legs and back, picking him up steadily along with the huge wool blanket.
Lin Che seemed to be aware of something in his sleep. He frowned unconsciously and let out a faint moan. He rubbed his head in Lu Yu's strong arms, found a more comfortable position, and fell asleep again. His breathing became even again.
Lu Yu very gently placed Lin Che, who was wrapped in a blanket, on the bed in the lounge, carefully tucked in the corners of the quilt, and stuffed the edges of the blanket tightly.
Lu Yu's gaze fell on his slightly swollen lips. His fingertips were suspended in the air and brushed over them lightly, but he didn't dare to let go.
He leaned over and gave Lin Che an extremely restrained kiss, which ultimately only landed lightly on her forehead.
After doing all this, Lu Yu stood up and glanced at the bedside table.
He picked up the phone that Lin Che had placed there and quickly switched it to silent mode. The screen instantly went dark.
He took one last deep look at the person sleeping peacefully on the bed, then turned around, quietly left the lounge, and gently closed the heavy soundproof door.
Outside the door, Cheng Yi had been waiting for a long time with the documents in his arms.
He keenly noticed that the boss's aura seemed heavier than usual, with a subtle hint of... laziness after being satisfied?
"Mr. Lu, this is the draft of the quarterly report and the new plan of the marketing department that you requested." Cheng Yi handed over the documents respectfully.
Lu Yu took the document, his eyes calm, and was about to open it.
Cheng Yi's gaze involuntarily fell on Lu Yu's chest - the expensive white shirt that was ironed meticulously was now wrinkled badly at the chest, as if someone had grasped and rubbed it hard, with a sense of disorder that was incompatible with his current cold aura.
Cheng Yi's professional ethics made him speak up and remind him almost immediately.
He hesitated for a moment, then asked cautiously in a low voice, "Mr. Lu, your shirt... do you need me to send you a new one to replace it?" He pointed to his chest.
Hearing this, Lu Yu paused. He lowered his head, his gaze fixed on the crumpled piece of fabric on his chest.
Lu Yu, who has always been strict in his work, would definitely not tolerate this under normal circumstances.
But….this time….
"No need." His voice was low and no emotion could be heard.
Cheng Yi immediately bowed his head and said, "Yes."
Lu Yu's gaze passed him and fell on the tightly closed door of the lounge. Even though he knew that the door had excellent sound insulation, he still frowned.
The sound of Cheng Yi reporting on his work, the sound of flipping through documents... any slightest sound sounded like a potential threat to him at this moment, which might disturb the person inside the door who had finally fallen asleep.
"Go to your office." Lu Yu ordered decisively, and walked out with his long legs without any hesitation.
Cheng Yi was stunned for a moment, then reacted and immediately followed: "Okay, Mr. Lu."
He knew clearly that the only person who could make his boss worry about noise even in his own office was the person on the other side of the door.
Lu Yu walked in front with big strides, and Cheng Yi followed closely behind.
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Lin Che slept deeply and for a long time. When he opened his eyes drowsily, the lounge was completely silent, with only the subtle hum of the air conditioning system.
He groped his hand out from under the blanket and grabbed the phone on the bedside table. The screen lit up, and the glare made him squint until he could see the time clearly - 3:00 PM.
Slept for so long? Lin Che was a little confused. He propped himself up and sat up. The heavy wool blanket slipped off, revealing his upper body wearing only a wrinkled white shirt with two buttons misaligned.
The coolness made him shiver, and his consciousness returned completely.
Unlocking his phone, the WeChat notification at the top of the screen stood out. It was from Lu Yu, two messages, timed around 1 p.m., not long after he'd fallen asleep.
【LY】: "Cheche, I'll take you back to the old house for dinner tonight."
[LY]: "I have a meeting this afternoon. If you're hungry when you wake up, you can find Secretary Chen at the door and ask him to arrange something for you."
【LY】: "Clean clothes and shoes were delivered to the sofa."
Short, direct, and in Lu Yu's usual unquestionable style.
He put away his phone, threw back the blanket, and got out of bed. His feet stepped on the soft carpet, and his eyes subconsciously swept towards the door of the lounge.
Sure enough, just as Lu Yu said, a set of neatly folded new clothes was quietly placed on the armrest of the sofa.
Lin Che walked over and picked up the top one.
It's a soft and comfortable light gray hooded sweatshirt with a loose, casual fit. Beneath it is a long, hooded down jacket in the same color, fluffy and warm, yet deceptively light. Next are folded, light-colored straight-leg jeans, which should be versatile. Finally, a pair of brand new white sneakers, simple and sharp.
Lu Yu's vision...or rather, his vision in arranging people, has always been accurate.
This outfit is warm and comfortable without being too formal. It is very suitable for this season and is in line with his usual dressing habits.
Lin Che picked up the sweatshirt and habitually wanted to check the washing label or tag on the inside to confirm the size.
However, his fingers touched a blank space - the label had been cleverly cut off, leaving only a little bit of sewing thread. He was stunned for a moment, then went back to rummaging through his down jacket and jeans.
All the same.
All the tags and washing labels showing the brand and price were removed extremely carefully and without leaving a trace.
Lin Che's gaze finally fell on the pair of white sneakers. He picked up one and carefully examined the inside of the tongue and the shoe box.
Likewise, any logo that might reveal the brand and price point is gone.
He recognized the style of this pair of shoes. Before, Lin Yao excitedly showed it to him with his mobile phone, saying that this was the latest limited edition, with a beautiful and comfortable design, and muttered, "I might have to save up a month's salary before I dare to buy it."
Lin Che knew exactly how much Lin Yao earned in a month. He looked at the pair of "cleaned" sneakers in his hand, his fingertips unconsciously stroking the smooth surface, and silently smacked his lips in amazement.
Lu Yu...Are you afraid that he will feel psychologically burdened when he sees the price?
An indescribable feeling welled up in Lin Che's heart. It was a little sour, a little bitter, and also a little warm as if being carefully cared for.
He sighed and gently placed his shoes back on the sofa.
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After Lin Che simply washed up, she changed into the clothes on the sofa.
The light grey sweatshirt is soft and comfortable, and the loose style makes his figure look even thinner. The light-colored jeans wrap around his straight and slender legs, and finally, he steps on a pair of brand new white sneakers, making him look fresh and clean.
He looked at the thick hooded down jacket. The office was well heated and it was inconvenient to move around in it, so he left it on the sofa.
This was the first time he took the initiative to open the heavy door after visiting Lu Yu's office several times.
The door hinge made a slight sound as it turned, and the secretarial office outside the door, which had been operating efficiently with the sounds of keyboards and whispers, seemed to be paused in an instant.
Several pairs of eyes turned towards him.
The air froze for about two seconds.
In the spacious and bright secretary area at the door, several secretaries with smart clothes and exquisite makeup are busy.
Everyone paused, their eyes fixed on Lin Che as he walked out of the CEO's office.
Lin Che obviously hadn't expected so many people to be outside. He paused slightly, a hint of surprise and awkwardness that he couldn't hide flashing across his clear eyes.
The afternoon sun shone obliquely onto him through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, casting a furry halo around him.
Because she had just woken up, her cheeks still had a natural blush, her eyes were filled with the confusion of just waking up and a hint of barely perceptible shyness, her lips were a light pink, and traces of slight swelling seemed faintly visible at a close distance.
The impact is too intuitive.
After a brief moment of dead silence, there was an uncontrollable gasp and a frantic exchange of glances.
The first person to react was COCO, the secretary closest to the door. She has always been lively and bold.
She put down her coffee cup and stared at Lin Che with sparkling eyes. Her face was filled with undisguised amazement and curiosity. She asked directly, "Wow! Hello, who are you...?"
Her eyes wandered over Lin Che's face, and she couldn't help but glance over his overly handsome body proportions.
Lin Che calmed herself down, trying to ignore the gazes focused on her. She nodded politely, "Hello, my name is Lin Che."
"Lin Che?"
Coco repeated it, then suddenly realized it. Her smile became even brighter, and with a hint of gossip, she said, "Oh~ You are Mr. Lu..."
She drawled out her tone and glanced meaningfully at the closed door of the CEO's office, "...the person inside?"
Lin Che felt a little uncomfortable under her direct gaze, and the tips of his ears turned red, but he still said "hmm" softly.
“Oh my God!”
Coco couldn't help but exclaim in surprise. Then, growing bolder, she leaned forward slightly and lowered her voice to ask the question that the entire secretarial office wanted to ask the most at that moment: "Um... Mr. Lin, how did you end up... uh, dating our President Lu?"
After she asked, she winked playfully, with an expression that said, "Satisfy our curiosity."
Although the other secretaries were still "focused" on their computer screens or documents, their pricked ears and slightly tilted bodies fully exposed the fact that they were also burning with gossip spirits.
"Dating?" Lin Che tilted her head slightly, as if the word was a bit new to her.
He thought of Lu Yu's face, which was as cold as ice and full of control...
The corners of his lips couldn't help but curl up into a helpless yet amusing arc, a sly glint flashed across his clear eyes, and his voice was not loud but clear enough:
"Arranged marriage."
He uttered four words in a calm tone, as if he was saying that the weather was nice today.
"Puff—cough cough cough..."
A secretary who was drinking water nearby almost choked and quickly covered her mouth.
"Arranged marriage?!"
COCO's eyes widened as she stared at Lin Che's incredibly beautiful face in disbelief. Then she looked at the door of the president's office, which symbolized absolute authority. She felt her worldview being shaken.
This... Mr. Lu always acts like he doesn't want anyone to get close to him...
If he doesn't want to! Who the hell can take care of him! ?
The other secretaries were completely overwhelmed, exchanging glances of shock and excitement while silently mouthing, "Did you hear that? Arranged marriage!"
"Mr. Lu? Arranged marriage?"
"Um...Mr. Lin, are you...serious?" Coco struggled to find her voice.
Lin Che just smiled without further explanation. His smile was clean and pure, with a hint of natural innocence, making it impossible to tell whether his words were true or false.
His smile dazzled everyone's eyes.
After a brief silence, the secretariat seemingly resumed its work, but the private eye contact was enough to spark sparks.
Secretary A's Private Group (Leaderless Version):
Coco: [shocked face.jpg] Girls! Did you see that?! That beautiful lady coming out of CEO Lu's office!
Secretary B: !!! I saw it! Oh my god! Mr. Lu actually eats so well in private?! Is this beauty real? Even more stunning than the top stars!
Secretary C: Oh wow, mom, I saw an angel! That skin! Those eyes! Those proportions! He looks like a little snowball wrapped in his sweatshirt! I want to rub him so hard! [Crazy licking screen.jpg]
Secretary D: The point! He said it was an "arranged marriage"! Arranged marriage!!! Mr. Lu??? What are these wealthy secrets???
Coco: When he tilted his head and said those four words, he looked so cute, confused, and a little naughty! I'm done! [blood tank is empty.jpg]
Secretary B: And did you notice, his lips are... a little swollen? [Holmes Possessed.jpg]
Secretary C: [covering her mouth and screaming.gif] Ahhhh! Case solved! No wonder Mr. Lu's shirt was so wrinkled when Special Assistant Cheng came out! Special Assistant Cheng even asked if he wanted to change! Mr. Lu actually said no! He even went to Special Assistant Cheng's office for a meeting! Turns out it was to avoid waking up this beautiful woman!
Secretary A: Holy crap! That's a ton of information! Mr. Lu is so possessive...even the wrinkles on his shirt are medals? [I'm hooked.jpg]
Secretary D: So it's a family-arranged marriage? But the beauty looks so docile and gentle, and Mr. Lu... [shuddering.jpg] I feel like she'll be eaten to the bone!
Coco: Woohoo, whatever! I'm into arranged marriages too! An icy overbearing CEO and a pure, innocent beauty! This setting is so cool! I've swallowed the key! [Locked.jpg]
Secretary Chen, who was in charge of the president's office, stood at the door and looked at Lin Che, who was surrounded by onlookers.
He recalled the unmistakable wrinkles on Mr. Lu's chest when Special Assistant Cheng Yi came out, and Mr. Lu's unprecedented move to go to the Special Assistant's office for a meeting. Combined with the stunning appearance of the "arranged marriage" partner before him...
She tried to maintain a professional expression, but she couldn't hide the shock and understanding in her eyes.
She cleared her throat, suppressed the turmoil in her heart, took a step forward, and said to Lin Che respectfully, "Hello, Mr. Lin. President Lu has instructed that you can come to me if you need anything after you wake up. Do you need some refreshments first? Or lunch?" She tried her best to make her voice sound calm and normal.
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