Chapter 8 Yes, I am a fairy. ...
Lu Ming paused, his hand still: "What?"
Wen Chu feigned mystery: "You really don't remember?"
Lu Ming didn't buy it: "If you want to say it, then say it. If you don't, then it will just stay buried in your heart forever."
System: "Detected that the male protagonist is showing signs of tension."
Wen Chu smiled and said, "Yesterday I asked you why you disliked me, and you said..."
Lu Ming looked at her.
"You said you don't hate me at all."
Lu Ming was stunned, disbelief flashing in his eyes: "I would never say such a thing, stop talking nonsense."
Wen Chu, feigning distress, rested her chin on her hand and said, "Should I believe you when you're drunk, or you now?"
Lu Ming's tone was firm, "I can tell you this with absolute certainty: I absolutely hate you, and there's no way I could ever like you. Don't waste your time on me."
Wen Chu immediately asked, "Then tell me, why do you hate me?"
"You are hypocritical, selfish, inconsiderate of others' feelings, simple-minded, unambitious, and lack any manners or refinement. I can't think of anything about you that I would like."
"At least I'm pretty, right?" Wen Chu leaned on the table and tilted her head to look at him.
Lu Ming glanced at her face subconsciously, then quickly looked away. "So what? I've seen plenty of pretty faces."
Wen Chu chuckled softly, her head bowed. "Thank you for the compliment."
Lu Ming said speechlessly, "Only you think 'vase' is a good word."
Wen Chu rested her chin on her hand, blinked, and her fair and beautiful face, combined with her gentle and pure appearance today, made her seem innocent and pure, with eyes full of Lu Ming's innocent charm: "Maybe you love me without realizing it, otherwise why didn't you resist when I touched you yesterday? My foot was injured, and you were the one who carried me back upstairs."
Lu Ming's hand trembled as he drank water. "I hugged you last night?"
"Yes. If you don't believe me, you can ask your aunt. I'm not making this up."
Lu Ming: "This is impossible... I..."
System: "Detected that the male protagonist is experiencing self-reflection."
Wen Chu lowered her head and laughed even more heartily.
She continued, "Maybe subconsciously you don't actually resist me. Have you heard of a psychological syndrome caused by self-protection? It's when someone uncontrollably falls in love with another person, but deep down feels that it's impossible for them to be together, out of self-protection, they develop negative feelings towards that person, constantly brainwashing themselves into hating them to counteract the unspeakable affection in their heart. It's commonly known as self-PUA." She tapped the table, becoming more and more certain as she spoke, "You might be PUA yourself."
Lu Ming lowered his eyes, seemingly considering Wen Chu's words, but then sneered and said, "Has anyone ever told you that you're really good at talking nonsense? I hate you for no other reason than I hate you."
Wen Chu retorted, "No one can beat you when it comes to sophistry and stubbornness."
"I'm not being stubborn! Is it so hard to admit that there are people in this world who don't have feelings for you? Are you a fairy? Does everyone have to like you?"
"Yes, I am a fairy." Wen Chu's performance was incredibly convincing.
Lu Ming was taken aback by her natural response: "...I've never seen anyone as narcissistic as you."
Wen Chu curled her lip dismissively, then changed the subject: "Then how do you explain your behavior last night?"
Lu Ming paused for a few seconds before explaining, "Rather than believing in that syndrome you mentioned, it's more accurate to believe that alcohol can numb the brain, slow down thinking, and cause people to do irrational things. Perhaps I just mistook you for Wen Xue."
Faced with the other party's hurtful attack, Wen Chu immediately replied: "Wow, you really love her that much. You can't even tell her from me when you're drunk. So your love is nothing special."
"Wen Chu!"
Wen Chu immediately shut her mouth. She had to be gentle. She couldn't argue with the other person anymore. If the favorability rating dropped any further, she would want to die. She had to break through that 20% favorability rating as soon as possible. Who could stand working for nothing and making up nonsense every day?
"Okay, okay, you're right, I was wrong." She picked up a sandwich, took a bite, and abruptly changed the subject: "Then why did you drink so much last night? Did something happen at the company?"
She hadn't forgotten the information Aunt Sun had given her yesterday: the existing main storyline of this world would not change; it would only correct the deviations caused by her exercising her subjective initiative.
Aunt Sun said yesterday that Lu Ming has been worried about the company lately, and this matter must be a key issue.
Lu Ming: "It's none of your business."
Wen Chu chuckled inwardly, as if she'd expected this. She began to play the caring persona: "You told me, maybe I can help you. I know you're having a tough time right now, and I want to do what I can to help."
Lu Ming said sarcastically, as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world, "You? The best thing you can do is to stop causing trouble for me at my company. That's helping me."
Wen Chu propped her head up with her hand and said with a smile, "Can you replace it with something I can do?"
“…You’re hopeless.” Lu Ming stood up, picked up his suit jacket from the table, and said, “I’m going to work. Leave my house before I get off work.”
Wen Chu waved to the man: "Okay, take care~ Don't miss me~"
Lu Ming ignored her until he went outside and closed the door, then coldly snorted, "Am I out of my mind to think about you? You're sick."
After Lu Ming left, Wen Chu rekindled her relationship with her aunt. The aunt wasn't as easy to talk to as she had been the day before. Although she spoke respectfully, she followed all the rules. Wen Chu wanted to visit Lu Ming's study and bedroom, but her aunt wouldn't allow it, which made her feel a little sad.
But Wen Chu still smiled and helped out, taking some time to gradually lower people's guard.
She went to Lu Ming's bedroom and study, not as a peeping tom, but because she was forced by circumstances and had no choice but to seize any opportunity to learn about this guy.
Both rooms were spotless, and the bookshelves were filled with all sorts of books, including law, marketing, and artificial intelligence. Most importantly, Wen Chu found a framed photo on Lu Ming's bedside table. It was a picture of him and a long-haired girl in a white dress, seemingly taken during their university days.
Wen Chuxin was startled. Could this be Wen Xue?
Oh no, there really is such a person. If it's not a fabricated memory, then she can't change this setting through words and actions. Does that mean Wen Xue will really come back from abroad and then have a love triangle with her? The standard setup for a melodramatic, old-fashioned domineering CEO novel.
Damn. The initial data for this world is way too outdated. She has no desire to scheme and fight tooth and nail with another girl over a man.
Wait a minute… Wen Chu touched her nose guiltily. It seems that this was how she initially treated her companion robot?
Is this... karma and retribution?
Wen Chu felt like she was going to vomit blood.
Several murals also hung in Lu Ming's bedroom.
A Fauvist portrait, the eyes didn't look like eyes, the nose didn't look like a nose. Wen Chu stroked his chin and examined it for a long time, and could only come to one conclusion: it looked like a person.
Another painting, also with scattered lines and a few splashes of ink, was probably something Wen Chu could produce when she was feeling agitated.
There's another green oil painting, which is much more realistic and easier on the eyes. It depicts the beautiful back view of a girl in white casual clothes standing in a lush forest.
It's probably Wenxue.
These three paintings, each with a distinct style, are practically reflections of Lu Ming's different inner world.
Aside from that, it's very monotonous. The desk is neat and tidy, but there isn't even a display case to show his childhood memories. You can hardly see the process of him growing from naive to mature.
Just like when he was very young, he lived a monotonous life, going to get off work, coming home, studying, sleeping, all by himself, never changing.
Wen Chu came to her senses and shook her head. There was no need to feel pity; it was just a virtual NPC.
I just don't know if the real Lu Ming grew up in the same kind of environment.
She was recruited to the company by Lu Ming when she was 24 years old. She had only met the big boss after he turned 28. In her memory, he was initially quite cold and taciturn, but he gradually became better. At least he would make sarcastic remarks and tell lame jokes, and he became much more human.
After leaving Lu Ming's house, Wen Chu went back to the Wen family. The Wen family was her only backing and connection, so it was necessary to make an appearance and gather some information.
As soon as I entered the gate, I heard someone announce, "Miss Wen Chu is back!"
Wen Chu smiled. She could hear the sound of mahjong tiles from afar. When she went in, she saw four women sitting at a table in the living room playing mahjong.
Upon hearing the news of her return, one of the women, dressed in a black and red cheongsam and with well-maintained skin, turned around and said with a smile, "Chuchu is back? What brings you back to see us today?" She pushed the mahjong tiles away and said to the other three wives, "I'm done playing, my daughter's back! We'll play again tomorrow!"
The other three tactfully stood up and said with smiles, "Alright, alright, we won't disturb you, you doting father, and Xiao Chu's reunion any longer. We'll be going now!"
Chairman Wen Shiyang, who was sitting on the sofa reading and drinking tea, also looked up, glared at her, and said irritably, "You haven't been home for a few days. I thought you had forgotten about us."
Wen Chu was quite surprised. She stared blankly at the scene before her, her heart churning with intense emotions, and even her rehearsed smile became somewhat stiff. The two people in front of her looked exactly like her parents in the real world, and their tone of voice was also very similar. However, due to their character settings, their every move exuded the nobility and majesty of wealthy people.
Her father had actually passed away from illness three years ago.
When Wen Chu saw the other person turn on him and complain about him again, his eyes couldn't help but well up with tears.
It felt like a different world.
Seeing this, Mrs. Wen quickly stood up anxiously and asked, "What happened? Did you suffer some injustice outside?"
"Did you get ripped off by that kid from the Lu family again? I told you not to be so stubborn! There are so many excellent men in the world, I can find you someone better than him in no time! Why do you have to hang yourself on him!" Wen Shiyang slammed his teacup down on the coffee table.
Wen Chu sniffed, suppressing the stinging sensation in her nose. She first went forward and hugged Mrs. Wen, then hugged Chairman Wen, and then pulled Mrs. Wen to sit down, squeezing between the two of them to feel their warmth and real touch. She whispered, "I didn't suffer any loss, I just missed you. It's so good to see you."
A note from the author:
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I've been stockpiling chapters, and the slow updates are because I need to keep the word count low to boost my ranking. Otherwise, I won't get any exposure at all. Once I'm on the list, I'll update like crazy, so please be patient, everyone! [pity][pity]
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