Chapter 70: Are there many people pursuing you?
On Saturday morning, the invited students were picked up by the driver and taken to the Lu residence. They kept talking the whole way.
They participated in the competition not individually, but as a group of six.
Lu Yingchi didn't come to pick them up; it was their driver who came.
A business-class Maybach was parked at the entrance of the cafeteria. There was no need to check the license plate number; the car had the exclusive logo of the Lu Group, attracting the attention of all the students passing by.
It takes just over an hour to get there from the school, passing through the city center, and there are very few traffic jams, so the location is very carefully chosen.
At the outermost part of the Lu residence is a security booth, with a huge, exquisite, and luxurious iron gate in the middle, flanked by carefully maintained green plants and trees.
Ye Liang swallowed hard: "I know why Lu Yingchi said he couldn't stretch his legs the whole bus ride that day."
The other students nodded in agreement: "I can't even find keywords for this kind of luxury house online."
The security guard opened the gate: "The fourth young master said to drive the car directly to the main gate of the house, not to the guest parking lot."
The driver nodded: "Okay."
There's even a passenger parking lot?!
The students didn't dare to breathe after entering the gate, but they didn't see the house directly after entering; instead, they drove a little further ahead.
The roads leading to the Lu residence lead in all directions. After turning a few corners, they saw a building with an antique style. Someone at the door saw the car coming and turned around to open the door. A moment later, Lu Yingchi walked out with his hands in his pockets.
He was dressed less than he was at school today, wearing only a light yellow knitted sweater, and his demeanor was also more relaxed than at school.
Behind him followed a cute little girl with a ponytail.
After the car stopped, Lu Yingchi opened the door himself without the driver having to open it and climbed in. The nine-seater car could still accommodate a few more people, and the little girl followed closely behind him.
The students were completely confused.
Fei Jingming asked, "What are you doing up here?"
"Let's go to the library." Lu Yingchi hunched his shoulders. "It's freezing outside."
"Then why don't you wear more clothes?"
Lu Yingchi gave him a strange look: "It's just a few steps away."
The house has underfloor heating installed everywhere. He doesn't like to go out when it's cold, so he usually doesn't wear thick clothes and is too lazy to put on a coat, so he takes it off.
"Here, take this." The girl with him handed him the hand warmer, hesitated for a moment, and then reminded him, "You should still wear some clothes, be careful not to catch a cold."
Lu Yingchi subconsciously moved his hand further inside, refusing: "I'm healthy."
“You had a fever last time,” the girl said.
“That was an accident.” Lu Yingchi frowned, trying to prove that he was strong and healthy. “That water was so dirty, don’t look down on people.”
Then why didn't you just jump?
The girl didn't say anything more.
Fei Jingming simply couldn't stand this guy's chauvinistic attitude anymore.
Ever since Lu Yingchi rescued the girl from the water, she has made numerous overt and covert attempts to win his favor, but he just can't understand it.
Fei Jingming changed the subject and asked curiously, "Who is this cute little child?"
“Lu Ning, the little brat in the family,” Lu Yingchi said casually. “She doesn’t go to school on weekends; she goes out to play, does her homework, and reads books.”
Hearing people praise her for being cute, Lu Ning's face flushed. Actually, she had never had any friends come to her house to play before, and she was quite curious. Having been lectured by her second uncle when she went to the Zero Ring Road before, she sat up straight.
"Hello, older brother and sister, my name is Lu Ning," she said. "This big, clumsy guy is my uncle."
The girl said reproachfully, "Lu Yingchi, why didn't you say earlier that you have a child at home? We could have brought her some gifts when we came."
Lu Yingchi has a phobia of gifts; the last time he said he brought a gift, he was dragged out.
He looked outside, somewhat dismissively saying, "Don't bother with all that fancy stuff."
Qiao Wu agreed to let him stay, but he went out early in the morning and wouldn't let him follow, telling him to stay and entertain his friends.
hateful.
Following his gaze, Fei Jingming asked, "What are you looking for? Is anyone else here?"
"Qiao Wu, he has his own things to do. Can't you be a little more sensible?" Lu Ning said quietly.
"Little mouth".
Lu Yingchi rolled his eyes at her. "Who was looking for her?"
Last time, everyone heard that the pretty lady was a relative of Lu Yingchi, and now that they see Lu Ning, they assume that the lady is also a relative of Lu Ning, maybe a cousin or something.
"You live together too?"
When this was mentioned, Lu Yingchi was no longer so distracted. He turned around and corrected her seriously: "You know what childhood sweethearts are, right? We slept in the same bed when we were little. So what Lu Xuan said on the show was all his own imagination. He never even climbed into Qiao Wu's bed. He only knew how to secretly stuff her into his schoolbag. That kind of despicable behavior."
"..."
No, is climbing into someone's bed something to be proud of?
The girl asked in surprise, "Isn't she your older sister?"
"no."
"How can you call them family?"
“We grew up together, we live in the same house, how can we not be family?” Lu Yingchi said in a matter-of-fact tone.
That seems plausible.
Fei Jingming: "Adopted."
Rich people love to do this.
“What nonsense,” Lu Yingchi said. “She’s my housekeeper.”
"?!!"
Wait a minute, why is it different from what's shown on TV again!
Your housekeeper actually handles both your personal and business affairs, and even got appointed as the chairman of a foundation?
Although they were curious, they didn't continue the conversation since the car had already stopped, because something even more surprising was about to happen.
Because they knew why Lu Yingchi got into the car and said it was just a few steps away.
Even the kindest person needs to take a car to get to their next destination from their own home!
After getting off the bus, even though it wasn't cold, Ye Liang's hands were still trembling slightly: "The library you mentioned, it wouldn't be this one, would it?"
"Okay." Lu Yingchi couldn't stand the cold, so he took a few steps forward and pushed open the door. "Come on in."
Everyone followed him inside.
Then I discovered that this was actually a library, it was full of books!
You have a library at home?!
Although it wasn't as big as the one in the school, the books inside were neatly arranged in sections, and the decor exuded an air of wealth. The floor was carpeted, and it felt warm and cozy inside, with a faint fragrance.
"How many books would that be?"
"I don't know." Lu Yingchi looked around and finally found an excuse. "Let me ask."
Ye Liang waved his hand: "No, no, no need. I was just asking casually."
"No, ask if you want."
Lu Yingchi insisted.
Otherwise, why would he call Qiao Wu?
The call was immediately disconnected. Lu Yingchi's face darkened, but before he could react, he heard a voice above him say, "I'm here."
Everyone turned around upon hearing the sound.
A person was standing on the railing on the second floor. Compared to the strong woman I had seen in the guesthouse and on TV, Qiao Wu was dressed very casually now, in a simple white sweater and long skirt, which softened her mature demeanor and made her seem more approachable.
She's more like a white moonlight senior sister who lives in a novel, unattainable and unattainable.
This is the kind of photo that could be taken anywhere and used as an admissions officer's picture on the school's homepage.
She put the book back on the shelf, walked around to the stairs, and the light in the building seemed to add a beautiful filter to her face.
"Hello, my name is Qiao Wu." She walked up to the group. "I am the Lu family's butler."
A group of clueless young people could only nod blankly and then hurriedly introduce themselves.
After writing down everyone's names, Qiao Wu asked gently, "What stage are you at?"
"ah?"
Qiao Wu raised an eyebrow slightly: "Didn't you need my guidance?"
Everyone silently turned to look at Lu Yingchi.
They don't even know Qiao Wu, so how could they possibly need his guidance?
Lu Yingchi, the other day you said that someone insisted on staying at home with you, but that was actually your own plan.
Who is really imagining things?
So all those perks you're talking about, like all the free food and entertainment, are just a way to lure us in?!
The latter gave them a sharp look.
"Yes!" Ye Liang immediately stood up straight. "That's exactly what happened!"
Qiao Wu nodded: "Everyone, please sit down first. Let me check on your progress."
She came over in the morning and rearranged the tables in the library so that each student could hear what the other was saying and to facilitate communication.
Strangely enough, even though no one knew her, they couldn't bring themselves to question her and all sat down obediently.
They weren't just there to have fun; they all brought their own laptops so they could get their business done first.
Lu Yingchi and Lu Ning sat on either side of Qiao Wu.
It seems that all the focus was subconsciously placed on Qiao Wu.
Especially Lu Yingchi, ever since Qiao Wu appeared, his eyes have been fixed on him.
Even though the other person was looking at the computer, he propped his head up and stared at it recklessly, until Qiao Wu slapped him away.
The environment here was so quiet, just like in a library, that the sound of the slaps hitting Lu Yingchi's face was particularly clear.
While Qiao Wu was looking at the documents, everyone frantically typed on their phones.
Having met him once before at the restaurant, everyone knew that Lu Yingchi acted like a big dog in front of Qiao Wu, but...
Fei Jingming: "Doesn't your face hurt?"
Unable to continue watching, Lu Yingchi glanced at his phone and picked it up: "She didn't even try."
I've never seen Qiao Wu hit anyone before. Compared to that, he's already quite pampered!
Have no sense at all!
Everyone: "..."
Chen Caiwen, who was seeing this kind of interaction for the first time, was taken aback for a moment and tentatively asked, "Is this how you usually interact?"
Lu Yingchi: "No."
Chen Caiwen breathed a sigh of relief.
She did indeed like Lu Yingchi.
He's handsome, rich but doesn't act recklessly, and seems a bit silly and has a bad temper, but he's actually quite kind and loyal.
In any university, this would easily make her the object of someone's affections.
But before she could fully relax, she saw Lu Yingchi post another message: "She's usually very gentle with me, feeding me and patting my head."
Fei Jingming: "You keep a dog?"
Lu Yingchi: "Knife.jpg"
Ye Liang: "I'm not worldly, but the butlers in TV dramas aren't like that."
Lu Yingchi clicked his tongue lightly: "She's more than just a housekeeper; you don't understand."
Yes, nobody understands him at all.
Everyone wisely refrained from continuing.
Only Chen Caiwen continued to ask, "Then what is she?"
Lu Yingchi frowned slightly and typed, "What else could it be? It's family."
But after finishing the game, he felt something was off and subconsciously glanced to the side. Qiao Wu was still looking at the computer.
After thinking for a few seconds, Lu Yingchi withdrew the message.
Lu Yingchi: "It is she."
Fei Jingming, who had already seen through Chen Caiwen's thoughts, coughed lightly, patted her arm, and gave her a wink.
The latter pursed his lips slightly but said nothing more.
Qiao Wu had no idea what messages were being sent in the private group. After she finished reading all the documents and looked up, everyone sat down obediently.
She also received news about the competition.
The Lu family's foundation invests a portion of its educational fund as prize money in the National College Students Career Planning Competition every year. She will attend the national competition as an award presenter, so the proposal was sent to her long ago. However, she did not expect Lu Yingchi to participate.
And it will follow this pattern.
The students created their own business plan without any background or financial support; they relied entirely on themselves.
Unexpectedly, Lu Yingchi, as the group leader, had prepared very detailed plans and PPT presentations, which showed that he had put in a lot of effort. No wonder Lu Ning said he had been very busy lately.
Qiao Wu took a sip of water to moisten his throat: "I will explain to you based on Lu Yingchi's PPT and offer some suggestions. You can consider them on your own later."
When Lu Yingchi impulsively kept the person behind for guidance, it was just an excuse he came up with from who-knows-where.
But when Qiao Wu actually started explaining the PPT and pointed out all the shortcomings of their immature business plan, he gradually became serious and focused.
At first, everyone thought they were just tools for Lu Yingchi to use for baiting, but they never expected to be drawn into this project by him in just a few words.
They even had the illusion that they were actually discussing a plan with a real boss.
The other party spoke eloquently about their comprehensive and mature knowledge system, their various strategic arrangements in business processes, and their analysis of the future financial market.
He managed to elevate a group of novice PowerPoint presentations to a whole new level.
In the end, everyone forgot their restraint in front of Qiao Wu and humbly asked for his guidance on the parts they were unfamiliar with or did not understand.
If the maid hadn't reminded everyone that it was time for lunch, they might still be engrossed in their discussion.
"Take a break," Qiao Wu said to Lu Yingchi after packing his things. "Take your classmates to eat first."
Lu Yingchi sensed something was wrong: "What about you?"
Qiao Wu usually eats with them, but today they have guests, and the dining room prepared by the kitchen is for guests, so she won't go there.
“I’m with Lu Ning,” she said.
"What do you mean, 'with her'? You're with me." Lu Yingchi grabbed her wrist and pulled her out without another word. "There's no such thing as eating separately."
Before Qiao Wu knew it, he pulled her several steps away. She patted the back of his hand with her other hand and said, "Let go, I can walk by myself."
This was much harder than when I slapped his face before.
"Sister Qiao!" Fei Jingming said hurriedly, "If you don't mind, please eat with us. We haven't thanked you for your great help today yet. Little sister, please come along too."
Others echoed the invitation, and Qiao Wu could only smile and nod, then pulled his hand away from Lu Yingchi's: "I'll go by myself."
Someone opened the door ahead of time. Inside, it wasn't noticeable, but when Qiao Wu came out, he was startled by the cold wind.
She had taken her coat with her when she left in the morning, but she took it off after coming in. Thinking it was only a short walk and she would have to come back later, she didn't plan to go back to get it.
But before they had even completely walked out, a big guy blocked their way.
"Where's your coat?" Lu Yingchi frowned as he looked at her. "I remember you were wearing it."
Qiao Wu: "It's alright, it's just a few steps."
Lu Yingchi stood there like a wall: "No, what if you catch a cold?"
Others: "???"
That's not what you just said!
We listened to what you said before, and we're not wearing them now!
Qiao Wu had no choice but to go back and get it.
"Never mind." Lu Yingchi walked past her and quickly ran back to the library. It only took a short while from locking onto the target to getting the clothes.
Taking advantage of his height, he naturally unfolded his clothes, walked around Qiao Wu, and put them on her. He even tried to pull her hand to help her put on the sleeves.
Qiao Wu's brow twitched, and she dodged his movement: "Do I not have hands?"
Lu Yingchi then realized what he was doing.
He paused for a moment, then looked down and saw that he was almost able to pull Qiao Wu into his arms with both hands.
But the next second, Qiao Wu stepped out of his arms, put on her clothes, and led Lu Ning forward.
Seeing her movements, Lu Yingchi belatedly withdrew his hand. When he turned around, everyone was staring at him with strange looks.
"What are you looking at?" Lu Yingchi asked, puzzled. "Let's go."
Ye Liang: "Brother, I'm not wearing any clothes either."
"Are you out of your mind?" Lu Yingchi kicked him. "Don't you know how to get it? Go get it now."
Ye Liang snorted: "Why don't you say that to Sister Qiao?"
"Can you be compared to her?"
The car that brought them here has already been driven back to the garage, so instead of using transportation, everyone walked back.
Looking at Chen Caiwen, who remained silent beside him, Fei Jingming sighed inwardly, feeling that he should make things clear to her as well.
It's not that we're not a good match in terms of social standing, but rather that someone like Qiao Wu is simply too difficult to surpass.
If Lu Yingchi really likes her, then what does Chen Caiwen have to do with it?
So Fei Jingming asked, "Sister Qiao is so outstanding, there must be many people who like her and pursue her, right?"
Lu Yingchi, who had been staring at the figure in front of him, felt a sudden jolt in his head, but upon closer inspection, it didn't seem to make a difference: "Isn't that how it should be?"
"..."
Dude, did you put all your talent points into your appearance?
Fei Jingming then asked, "She doesn't have a boyfriend?"
Upon hearing this, Lu Yingchi almost jumped up: "What ugly and deformed person could be worthy of her?"
He imagined a scene where Qiao Wu would be standing next to some unknown man.
Unimaginable.
fed up.
Fei Jingming: "Then who is worthy of him?"
"How would I know?" Lu Yingchi was very reluctant to answer the question, and before he even had a clear answer in his mind, he was already trying to find a replacement. "She's so young, why is she in such a hurry to find a boyfriend? She has her own career, and it's only just starting out! What kind of eyesight do you have?"
Fei Jingming shrugged, looking like he wanted to laugh but didn't know what to say.
After a long pause, he carefully said, "You seem like a toxic fan."
Lu Yingchi wasn't a fan of celebrities and didn't understand these words. He was just on edge, repeatedly confirming, "Don't mention these kinds of things in front of her."
"Don't worry." Fei Jingming glanced at Chen Caiwen beside him. "There's no need."
After lunch, everyone went back to the library and went through the remaining procedures again.
Lu Yingchi kept his promise and prepared to take everyone out for fun.
Qiao Wu was also invited.
Qiao Wu was originally supposed to go to Jing Shui Villa to visit his father and the old gentleman this weekend, but since he couldn't go, he decided to go along with them so as not to disappoint them.
The Lu family has a recreation room for their young members. There is a swimming pool outside, a basketball room on the first floor, and an arcade on the second floor. Basically, all indoor activities can be done here. It was also the place that Lu Yingchi and Lu Xuan used to frequent.
Qiao Wu rarely came here because the place wasn't built during her lifetime; she only had a vague recollection of it.
Although she doesn't play video games much, she really enjoys billiards, and she's fascinated by the feeling of successfully sinking a ball.
Lu Yingchi went to get the wine, while the other classmates were all looking at what they liked to play, so she took a stick and started playing by herself.
The noisy students nearby heard a bang, turned around and saw that Qiao Wu had scored a goal, stood up, changed his position, stretched his hand forward, leaned over the table, his slender fingertips resting on the table, and his eyes were fixed on one spot.
Everyone's breathing became tense.
Then came another sound, bang.
Everyone couldn't help but cheer: "Great shot!"
Qiao Wu looked up and saw that everyone was looking at her. She smiled and said, "You guys do your thing."
“Sister Qiao,” Ye Liang came around, “I can play this too, I’ll play with you.”
Qiao Wu readily agreed: "Okay."
When Lu Yingchi finished getting the wine and went upstairs, he saw that the people who were supposed to play games had no intention of playing games at all. Instead, they were gathered in twos and threes around the pool table.
He put down the wine and walked over.
Just then, Qiao Wu felt that her hair was in the way, so she tied it up. Suddenly, the skin behind her ears and on her neck was exposed to the air, showing a faint blush.
Her hands were always cold, so why were there red spots?
She picked up the cue stick, which looked like a work of art in her hand. She bent down and tapped it against the table. After a few seconds, she took off her glasses and put them aside.
Lu Yingchi silently watched the other person's movements through the crowd. She was positioned directly opposite him, and her focused gaze on the trajectory of the object was so intense that it was impossible not to be drawn to her.
That shot forward was so beautiful it was turned into slow motion frame by frame, and the ball rolled into the hole with a thud.
Lu Yingchi felt a sense of relief instantly.
Seeing this, Qiao Wu smiled, her eyes containing a hint of barely perceptible pride and arrogance. The moment she looked up, she saw Lu Yingchi standing at the back of the crowd. The languid feeling in his eyes hadn't yet dissipated. She raised an eyebrow slightly: "You're back?"
Lu Yingchi hesitated for a few seconds before finally humming in agreement, then walked around the crowd to the front of the stage.
Next, it was Qiao Wu's turn again. She only asked one question before focusing on her own work, considering how to start.
This time she didn't have time to see who was watching her, and Lu Yingchi could also pay attention to her every move without any scruples.
The ball went into the hole again.
"Holy crap."
Ye Liang, standing next to Fei Jingming, excitedly grabbed his hand, saying, "He's a little too handsome."
They admire both strength and beauty.
Anyone who sees this person would be captivated!
Lu Yingchi heard this and turned around to look at Ye Liang with displeasure. But when he looked at him, he found that everyone in the group, regardless of gender, was looking at Qiao Wu.
He couldn't help but recall the question Fei Jingming had asked him before.
"She must have a lot of suitors."
What kind of person would be so clueless as to pursue her?
Another uproar ensued. This time, Qiao Wu made a mistake, and it was Ye Liang's turn.
She moved aside to stand behind him to avoid blocking his movements, and after a while, someone came up to her.
She looked up and saw Lu Yingchi.
He poured a glass of wine and handed it to Qiao Wu. There wasn't much wine in the glass; it was just for her to drink to relax.
Qiao Wu was in a good mood today, so she took the sip and said, "Thank you."
“I’ve never seen you play billiards,” Lu Yingchi said.
"There are many things you haven't seen before."
Lu Yingchi said unhappily, "You don't let me be with you every day."
"You have your own things to do, don't you?" Qiao Wu asked curiously, "Why did you decide to start a business?"
Lu Yingchi retorted instinctively, "Do you really think I'm a spendthrift?"
“No,” Qiao Wu laughed. “I’m surprised because you did better than I expected, and there’s no question of you being wasteful.”
After all, he never expected to spend his family's money.
She said, "You're probably not in it for the money."
If it were really for money, he could have gotten away with it by going back home much faster.
Upon hearing this, Lu Yingchi's somewhat uneasy mood finally eased considerably, and he couldn't help but secretly move closer to Qiao Wu.
She really knows me!
He cleared his throat: "I'm not doing this for the money, I just feel that many things can only be seen this way."
"Um?"
“Take me to that village,” Lu Yingchi said. “I’ve never lived in those kinds of houses, walked those kinds of roads, or eaten those kinds of food before, so I couldn’t accept it at first.”
Qiao Wu listened patiently to what he had to say.
"But then I discovered that I could eat, sleep, and even cross that mountain."
Lu Yingchi, unusually serious, continued, "So I think that when I and someone who has nothing slowly climb up from nothing, the things we see and the experiences we have will be different from before. When that time comes..."
He paused.
Not hearing a sound, Qiao Wu subconsciously leaned towards him, her exposed ears glowing a faint pink in the warmth of the room.
Lu Yingchi downed his drink in one gulp and continued, "I will become different."
What he wanted wasn't money, but experience. When that time came, he would be able to tell her that he had seen the world, so he could understand her, protect her, and be qualified to stand by her side and keep up with her.
Then I'd be qualified to fly forward with her, just like she said.
Qiao Wu was taken aback.
So that's what he meant when he said "I promise you" that day.
After speaking, Lu Yingchi couldn't help but clench his wine glass, and asked in a low voice, "Not bad, right?"
Qiao Wu looked up and saw his somewhat apprehensive eyes, and couldn't help but laugh.
She raised her glass and gently touched it to Lu Yingchi's glass: "It's very good."
The crisp sound startled Lu Yingchi, and he asked in a tight voice, "Do you think I will succeed?"
Qiao Wu's tone rose slightly: "Hmm?"
She finished her drink and waved her glass at him: "I think you've already succeeded by taking this step."
Lu Yingchi felt like he was already drunk after just one glass of wine, and couldn't help but move a little closer to her: "What if we really fail?"
"Then it's a failure," Qiao Wu said with a smile. "I'll cover for you."
reveal all the details!
Lu Yingchi stared at her blankly.
I can't quite describe how I feel, I just have one thought.
How can this person be so kind?
He was a little dizzy. Seeing that Qiao Wu had put down her cup and was about to go back to play ball, he suddenly tugged at her hem: "Qiao Wu."
"Um?"
Lu Yingchi asked, "Do you have many suitors?"
Qiao Wu: "...?"
Her heart skipped a beat.
"What did you say?"
“I said.” Realizing he had asked a stupid question, Lu Yingchi wanted to bite his tongue. He tried to make amends, “No matter who it is, don’t agree to their requests. They are not good enough for you.”
Qiao Wu raised an eyebrow.
"Thank you for reminding me."
There really is one?!
Lu Yingchi's expression twisted for a moment, but he forced himself to hold it in: "Not much, right?"
Qiao Wu pondered for a moment, then nodded.
"Well, not many, there's only one."
Lu Yingchi began to recall the male creatures around Qiao Wu, and a hint of ferocity unconsciously appeared in his eyes.
And I couldn't help but feel relieved that there was only one.
So who the hell is this?!
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