Chapter 2 Self-esteem, wait for me.
Chapter 2
Lu Baozhu was filled with unease. She came to find Xu Xing'an only to avoid marrying that man. If it weren't for that special opportunity, Lu Baozhu would probably have broken off the engagement with Xu Xing'an just like in the original story.
Recalling what Xu Xing'an said after meeting her, Lu Baozhu wondered if he planned to ask her to go back first and then marry her after he made money.
In Lu Baozhu's heart, Xu Xing'an was sometimes reliable and sometimes unreliable, and now he had become the unreliable one again.
Lu Baozhu: "I've finished showering, and I'm not very sleepy anymore. Let's talk first!"
Xu Xingan: "Okay."
Anyway, Lu Baozhu definitely won't go back to marry that man. If Xu Xing'an tells Lu Baozhu to wait for her to earn money, she will break off the engagement with Xu Xing'an and find a job to settle down here temporarily.
Even if Xu Xing'an is a future big shot, she doesn't care!
The promise that he would marry her after he made money was unreliable to Lu Baozhu. Lu Baozhu knew that Xu Xing'an would become a very powerful figure in the future, but Xu Xing'an firmly believed that he would definitely make money. Did he ever think that if he didn't make money, Lu Baozhu would have to wait for him and waste her youth?
Xu Xing'an: "Do your family members know you've come to see me?"
Lu Baozhu: "......."
It's probably impossible to fool this man easily, but Lu Baozhu still wants to try.
Lu Baozhu: "Do you not want to marry me anymore, or do you have someone else you like? No matter which one it is, I am willing to break off the engagement with you."
Xu Xing'an stared at the dazzling white girl in front of him, who was now somewhat embarrassed and angry. After a long while, she said, "No, I just want to ask clearly."
Xu Xing'an: "Next question, what are your plans after this?"
Lu Baozhu: "I'll wait here for you to make money, then we'll get married."
Xu Xing'an stared at Lu Baozhu, his dark eyes reflecting her image. Lu Baozhu felt a little uncomfortable under his gaze, but she firmly believed that if Xu Xing'an said no now, she would not bother him.
Men are unreliable, none of them are reliable, and Xu Xing'an is unreliable too!
Xu Xing'an was unaware that, in this short time, he was becoming increasingly unreliable in Lu Baozhu's eyes.
Xu Xing'an: "Okay, go back and rest. After you wake up, we'll go to the mall to buy some of your daily necessities."
Lu Baozhu went back to her room and lay down. She was still a little confused about Xu Xing'an's attitude, but fortunately, Xu Xing'an agreed with her.
Too tired to sleep, Lu Baozhu lay on the bed and fell asleep, kissing the faint scent of soap on her nose.
Xu Xing'an didn't sleep a wink last night, and he doesn't feel sleepy now, or rather, Xu Xing'an hasn't slept well for a long time.
He stood on the terrace, rubbing his temples, and looked down to see the beer bottles from yesterday's indulgence. He bent down and cleaned them up.
While he was drunk yesterday, he thought about his fiancée whom he had been betrothed to since childhood. He never expected that his fiancée would appear in this city as if from the sky and now live in his bedroom.
Lu Baozhu slept until it was dark outside. She opened her eyes and stared at Xu Xing'an's room for a while before realizing where she was.
Lu Baozhu got up and went out in her slippers, only to find that the living room lights were off. However, she could vaguely see Xu Xing'an's figure in the living room. She fumbled for the light switch, and the man sitting on the sofa stood up and pressed it in front of Lu Baozhu. With a crisp sound, the room instantly became bright.
Lu Baozhu: Why didn't you turn on the light?
Xu Xing'an paused, unsure how to answer Lu Baozhu. Lu Baozhu's eyes still held a hint of confusion, so Xu Xing'an could only offer a random excuse, "I was just about to turn on the lights."
Lu Baozhu: "......."
The reason was lame, but Lu Baozhu didn't seem inclined to press for more details.
Her stomach rumbled, and Lu Baozhu blushed again. She had gotten off the train that morning, taken the bus, waited for Xu Xing'an, and then taken a shower and dealt with him at his house. Although she had rested well after a nap, she really needed to eat.
Xu Xing'an: "Let's tidy up and go eat."
Lu Baozhu silently added two more points to Xu Xing'an's reliability score in her mind; at least this man seemed to take good care of her, his fiancée.
Lu Baozhu: "Wait for me a moment."
Xu Xing'an: "Mm."
Before returning to her bedroom, Lu Baozhu glanced back at Xu Xing'an. Xu Xing'an looked exactly the same as when Lu Baozhu first met him that morning, still wearing the same shirt and trousers she had worn the first time she saw him.
While she's sleeping, this man won't just sit in the living room like that the whole time, will he?
Lu Baozhu knew that according to the plot, Xu Xing'an was probably going through a low point in his career, feeling depressed, or his mindset wasn't good, which was the period of silence he experienced in the novel.
Now that Lu Baozhu has come over, she still needs Xu Xing'an to take care of her. Lu Baozhu thought that she should restrain her temper a little.
Lu Baozhu brought all the clothes she liked this time. The weather here was a little hot, as Lu Baozhu felt as soon as she got out of the car. It wasn't a dry heat, but a slightly stuffy one. Hao also had some suitable clothes for her.
Lu Baozhu tried her best not to make Xu Xing'an wait for her, so she didn't dawdle as much as usual.
Xu Xing'an thought that even if Lu Baozhu was a little slow, she would probably be quick. He sat on the sofa and waited for Lu Baozhu. After a while, Lu Baozhu still hadn't appeared, so he got up and went over. When he reached the bedroom door, he heard rustling sounds inside, so he went back to the sofa in the living room.
The living room lights were bright. Xu Xing'an looked at the night outside, and because he was thinking about Lu Baozhu, he couldn't help but think of Lu Baozhu's question about why he hadn't turned on the lights.
Xu Xing'an was unaware that he hadn't turned on the lights in the past few days before Lu Baozhu arrived.
After Lu Baozhu came out, she followed Xu Xing'an downstairs. Going downstairs was obviously much easier than going upstairs. Lu Baozhu felt as light as a feather and could even run downstairs. However, the thought of having to climb five more flights of stairs made Lu Baozhu feel a little tired.
Xu Xing'an went to see Lu Baozhu. Lu Baozhu remembered that she planned to restrain her temper a bit, so instead of saying anything, she smiled at Xu Xing'an.
Lu Baozhu was beautiful, with fair skin and a lovely face. Her eyes, like spring water, curved when she smiled, giving her a warm look. Xu Xing'an continued to look ahead without making a sound, as if he had no intention of asking Lu Baozhu anything.
Lu Baozhu didn't care at all. Among men, Xu Xing'an was already considered reliable. She couldn't be picky about everything, could she?
The weather was nice, and some people were enjoying the cool air downstairs. When Lu Baozhu came back with Xu Xing'an, she didn't think too much about it, but now that she was going out with Xu Xing'an, she was thinking more.
If anyone greets Xu Xing'an later, she must make a good impression. This is not for Xu Xing'an's sake, but for her own. After all, Lu Baozhu doesn't want others to talk about Xu Xing'an's fiancée. However, Lu Baozhu is not nervous at all. She is confident in her appearance.
Everyone would praise Xu Xing'an for having a beautiful fiancée.
Contrary to Lu Baozhu's expectations, no one greeted them as they walked out of the residential area. It was clear that Xu Xing'an was not a sociable person.
This is to be expected, since in the novel, this big shot only seems to have one friend who betrayed him.
Xu Xing'an took Lu Baozhu to a restaurant near the residential area. He handed the menu to Lu Baozhu and asked, "What would you like to eat?"
Lu Baozhu didn't stand on ceremony with Xu Xing'an. She ordered two dishes that would be served quickly, and one that she liked. She then gave the menu to Xu Xing'an, who ordered a light vegetable dish in return.
Their tastes were clearly different; Lu Baozhu preferred spicy food, while Xu Xing'an probably preferred milder dishes.
Lu Baozhu was overthinking things. What would happen if they got married in the future? But after the waiter brought the dishes, Lu Baozhu realized she was overthinking it. After all, their tastes had been perfectly satisfied.
Lu Baozhu didn't follow the rules of not speaking while eating or sleeping. While eating, she said to Xu Xing'an, "I like this Kung Pao Chicken, but I don't like the peanuts in it."
Xu Xing'an looked up and saw Lu Baozhu looking at him expectantly, waiting for his response.
Xu Xing'an: "The peanuts are to enhance the flavor of the dishes."
Lu Baozhu: "......."
Well, Lu Baozhu didn't know what she was expecting Xu Xing'an to answer her.
Besides food, they had another problem to solve on this trip: they needed to buy Lu Baozhu's daily necessities.
Xu Xing'an led Lu Baozhu, who had finished eating, out of the restaurant; they were going to the mall together.
The bustling city was also very lively at this time. Lu Baozhu walked forward with Xu Xing'an, but she did not forget to keep up with him.
There was a bustling crowd around, and Lu Baozhu was standing to the side, occasionally talking to Xu Xing'an.
Xu Xing'an couldn't remember how many days he hadn't left the house since his friend's betrayal. Today, when he went to find Lu Baozhu and took her downstairs for dinner, he encountered a lively scene, only this time it was even more lively.
Although Lu Baozhu brought some clothes with her, she needed many things to continue living with Xu Xing'an here. Toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel were all necessities, while Xu Xing'an's things were far too simple.
When Lu Baozhu calmed down, she became somewhat worried about Xu Xing'an.
Lu Baozhu doesn't have much money, but she can buy these things herself. If she buys them herself, will she not consider Xu Xing'an's self-esteem? If she asks Xu Xing'an to buy them, will Xu Xing'an be embarrassed by her expenses?
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