Chapter 332 The Orphanage's Lies: The Handsome Flower Boy 32
Shen Ci stood at the back door, which had many small gaps, allowing her to see clearly what was happening inside.
Lu Jinnian was holding a broom, so it seemed that it was his turn to do chores today.
Standing in front of him was a girl with a ponytail, wearing a red coat. She was the same girl surnamed Xu who had stopped him on the way to the orphanage last time.
At this moment, Xu's cheeks were flushed, and she was holding a small box in her hand, inside which lay a shiny silver watch.
Her voice sounded excited but also a little shy.
"Lu Jinnian, just accept it! Last time you praised my women's watch, I specially bought a pair of matching couple watches. This men's watch is for you!"
You'll look great in it!
Lu Jinnian frowned slightly, holding a broom in his hand.
"Student Xu, this is too precious. I really can't accept it. I can't accept something I haven't done right by."
Well, he's quite righteous and indignant up to this point.
When Xu heard that he wouldn't accept the gift, he got anxious.
"How could you have accomplished nothing? What you said to me last time made me happy for so long!"
As long as you're happy, I think anything is worth it!
If you feel bad about accepting it for nothing, then how about you agree to be my girlfriend?
That way you can accept it legitimately!
She mustered her courage, her eyes filled with anticipation; she really knew how to come up with a solution.
Shen Ciren is numb, is that considered a merit?
Because Lu Jinnian talked to her, which made the female classmate happy, she was asked to give him a gift. This benefit came too easily.
Who can withstand this?
A watch isn't something you can just find anywhere, like a piece of candy; this is a watch! This kid is incredibly wealthy.
Lu Jinnian's eyes darted around, and he habitually used his old excuse to respond.
His voice gradually softened, sounding calm and gentle, yet tinged with a hint of helplessness.
"Xu, you are very good, really."
But we're still too young, and the future is too uncertain. I can't make any promises to you, and I can't hold you back.
He said these words so naturally, with his head slightly lowered, that it was heartbreaking to hear.
It's not that I don't want to agree, it's that I don't want to hold you back. Isn't this a subtle way of telling the other person that I like her?
No wonder he's destined to be a scumbag. He's so young and already knows how to sweet-talk people. Who can resist the words he says? He's got a sweet tongue, is handsome, and is good at studying.
They have absolutely no resistance.
Sure enough, Xu was not discouraged from leaving the school; instead, she was even more moved.
He's so good to me. He's different from everyone else; he only thinks about her! He doesn't care about her money at all! I love him even more now!
Who says people in this era are all shy? They can be quite frightening when they get bold!
"I'm not afraid of taking up too much time! As long as you're willing to talk to me more and smile at me more, I'll be very happy!"
Even if we weren't dating, I'd still give you this watch as a thank you for making me so happy!
Originally, you had to date someone to get this watch, but now, after saying a few nice words, you don't need to date anyone anymore; it's given to you for free.
In just a few words, a watch worth at least a hundred yuan was given away.
Seeing that the other party was so persistent, Lu Jinnian used his art of language again, his tone becoming softer and praising, but without sounding like flattery.
“Xu, you are as shining as a star, you don’t need me to embellish you with words.”
Your kindness and beauty are the most precious gifts.
These words might sound a bit cheesy to outsiders, but those immersed in the conversation feel like they're being praised to the skies.
Lu Jinnian's expression was so serious that he didn't seem to be lying at all!
He's so sincere and earnest, what he's saying must be true! There are just some people in this world who are so obsessed with love that they won't listen to reason.
Xu was so charmed by his words that her eyes almost glazed over, and her face was filled with happiness, so much so that it was almost overflowing!
She picked up the men's watch and, without saying anything more, immediately put it on Lu Jinnian's wrist.
"Don't refuse..."
"Little New Year!"
Just as Lu Jinnian was half-heartedly resisting and about to have the watch slipped onto his wrist, Shen Ci's voice exploded in his ears like a thunderclap.
Lu Jinnian shuddered and abruptly withdrew his hand as if he had been burned.
"Mom, Mom?! What brings you here?"
Xu was also startled, and almost dropped the watch box in her hand.
Upon seeing that it was Shen Ci, he was so embarrassed that he wanted to disappear. He stammered a greeting.
"Hello, Auntie."
Both of them were quite frightened. It wouldn't be a big deal if they were talking about love in the classroom behind closed doors and no one found out.
He was discovered immediately and turned pale with fright.
Fortunately, it wasn't an outsider who came, otherwise things would have been very complicated.
Shen Ci remained calm, as if she hadn't seen anything, while Lu Jinnian's face was filled with panic; her guilt was all too obvious.
Shen Ci looked at Xu, thinking that girls actually need to be more careful to protect themselves, as they often encounter more dangers than boys.
"You're Xu, right? It's getting late. Girls should be careful on their way home. Go home now."
This watch is beautiful; it would be better to keep it for yourself or give it as a gift to a family member.
Such a precious item must be carefully preserved.
If you pursue someone and immediately start spending money, even if the person you pursue isn't materialistic at first, they will eventually become materialistic themselves.
Spending money on a man will bring you bad luck for life, except for your son.
The atmosphere was so awkward, it was almost suffocating. Xu's face turned as red as a pig's liver. She hummed in response and then ran away.
Only the mother and son remained in the classroom.
Lu Jinnian kept her head down, gripping the broom tightly in her hand until her fingernails turned white. Oh no, oh no, her mother had caught her red-handed this time.
What will she think of him? Will she think he's a frivolous person? Will she think he's gone astray? He's finished!
Looking at him like this, Shen Ci felt a mix of emotions.
She heard everything clearly outside the door. Lu Jinnian's habit of using sweet words to get benefits had almost become instinctive for him.
Can we blame him entirely?
Recalling the information provided by the system, he realized that he could easily obtain what others had to work hard for a long time simply by saying a few nice words and doing some pleasing things.
This twisted shortcut took root in his mind.
However, to be fair, Shen Ci felt that if she were in this situation, she would have been an orphan since childhood, never having enough to eat or wear.
As long as you say a few nice words and coax others, someone will give you clothes and good food.
She would have surrendered long ago.
It's certainly comfortable to benefit from good looks, but you can't just have good looks without substance. When your abilities aren't strong enough, having an overly perfect face isn't a lucky thing.
Moreover, Lu Jinnian is still a boy, and it's not just rich women who like handsome young men; older men do too.
Living off a woman?
Many people in later generations flocked to this path in order to avoid decades of struggle, and even when they finally decided to take a crooked path, they found that the path was already overcrowded.
It's certainly easy to be a kept man, but their family doesn't need to be; they have everything they need.
Therefore, Shen Ci does not blame his past, but wants to correct his present and future.
Shen Ci took a deep breath and did not immediately lash out. She walked up to Lu Jinnian, reached out and took the broom he was tightly gripping, her voice revealing no emotion.
"Have you finished sweeping the floor?"
"Sweep, all done."
"Then let's go home."
"Mom, I..."
Lu Jinnian raised his head, his eyes filled with unease.
Shen Ci looked at him and sighed softly.
"Go home first, and on the way, talk to your mother about what exactly happened."
Shen Ci began to question the system in his mind.
"System, can I hit the child?"
As the saying goes, "A sapling won't grow straight if it's not pruned, and a person will become crooked if not disciplined."
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