As the numbers on the elevator screen gradually rose, Jiang Chao suddenly said, "Don't you think the idea of 'as long as they can be by my side' is too unrealistic?"
Chen Lu turned his head away without speaking, quietly waiting for him to continue.
Jiang Chao seemed to be recalling something, then suddenly curled the corners of his mouth, "Life is actually very materialistic. I have a childhood friend, if his family were a little richer, the three of us would probably have had a great time during college."
Chen Lu paused for a moment, "Could it be...?"
"It's just like you think. This world doesn't talk about love and peace. You can't do anything without money. There's another post about a wife who died because she was short 100,000 yuan for medical treatment. You should have seen it. That's reality. You've also given money to your girlfriend's mother for medical treatment. You can't possibly not understand this."
Jiang Chao let out a deep sigh of relief. "So whether it's to make money, to realize my dream, or to slap my dad in the face, I can't let go of this..."
Girls and children can be childish, but men cannot.
Although it may sound unlucky to say this, hospitals are not charities and will never treat you for free just because you feel sorry for them.
Isn't Liang Zhirou's family pitiful enough? Her mother only had the opportunity to get medical treatment because Chen Lu earned money.
She was working herself to the bone at her previous part-time job, but who ever cared about her?
Having more money means having a better life, and even the most beautiful love needs to be built on a certain material foundation.
Companionship and affection cannot solve any problems.
If Chen Lu has no ability and is still a penniless poor boy, what can he change after meeting Liang Zhirou?
In that situation, tenderness is worthless.
However, Jiang Chao only thought these words to himself and did not say them aloud.
After all, if he could think of it, Chen Lu could naturally think of it too; there was no need for them to spell things out.
"Doing what you want to do and spending more time with Liu Yan are not mutually exclusive," Chen Lu said in a deep voice after a long pause.
This guy may have run away from home, but he's not really short of money. The main reason he can't let go is that he wants to pursue his dreams.
"Chen Lu, not everyone is as smart as you."
Jiang Chao said very seriously.
"Although you're not as good as me at socializing, you have no idea how long it would take me to learn the problems you solve so easily. I simply don't have that much time."
“I know.” Chen Lu nodded. “So the biggest problem between you and Liu Yan is that you don’t understand each other. Try to work things out slowly without breaking up.”
As he spoke, the elevator stopped on the sixteenth floor. Chen Lu, with his hands in his pockets, stepped out of the elevator.
Jiang Chao swallowed his questions and walked to the door.
Chen Lu knocked on the door twice, cleared his throat, and said, "Takeout!"
"What are you doing here?" Liu Yan clearly recognized his voice.
"I've come to pick up my wife and take her home!" Chen Lu said with a light laugh, pressing his face against the peephole.
Liu Yan opened the door, and her face immediately turned cold when she saw Jiang Chao.
However, she didn't close the door, leaving Jiang Chao with only a swaying ponytail.
Jiang Chao blinked blankly, then quietly gave Chen Lu a thumbs up.
To be precise, this was erected for his girlfriend, Liang Zhirou.
The two exchanged a glance, then quickly crawled into the house together.
After Chen Lu entered the room, he saw Liang Zhirou sitting on the sofa and deliberately gave her a silly cross-eyed look.
Liang Zhirou was a little puzzled as to why Chen Lu had brought a bag, but after glancing at Liu Yan, who was looking away with an angry expression, and Jiang Chao, who looked somewhat embarrassed, she didn't dare to ask.
She gritted her teeth and forced herself to suppress her laughter, quickly turning her face away.
This person bullied her as soon as he walked in; wouldn't it be incredibly embarrassing if she laughed?
Jiang Chao moved closer to Liu Yan, and just as he put his hand on her shoulder, it was slapped down forcefully.
He wasn't annoyed and continued to put his hand on hers. "I was angry when you asked me that day. I swear, I will listen to you from now on."
This is based on his experience as a former player. When his girlfriend is throwing a tantrum, as long as she's not extremely angry, he can't give up on physical contact no matter how many times she pushes him away. He should hold her in his arms whenever possible, and once she's in his arms, he's not far from making her happy.
Liu Yan had already been comforted for a while, and her anger had subsided a little.
She turned her face away and snorted forcefully, "I don't believe a single word you say!"
"Exactly, what nonsense are you spouting? I know your character best!"
Hearing this, everyone was stunned. Before Jiang Chao could even speak, Chen Lu launched into a righteous and stern condemnation.
That wasn't all. He took a paper contract out of his bag and slammed it onto the coffee table with a loud thud.
"If you really want to have a good relationship with Liu Yan, just sign the document and hand over your management rights. You won't have to work hard anymore. We'll arrange a leisurely job for you. Just lie at home and wait to get your share of the money."
After Chen Lu finished speaking, the living room fell silent.
Liu Yan's first reaction was that the two brothers had conspired together. She glanced at Jiang Chao's reaction and found that Jiang Chao's expression was even more exaggerated than hers.
It turns out they weren't in cahoots after all...
Jiang Chao was also stunned. "Are you serious?"
This was the first time he had ever seen Chen Lu with such a cold expression. Thinking about how Chen Lu had maintained this same cold demeanor ever since they were in the car, he suddenly became even more convinced.
Chen Lu's expression remained neither sad nor happy. "Of course it's true. Liu Yan is a friend I've known for several years. You know what kind of person I am."
Liang Zhirou was startled by the sudden situation. She looked up at Chen Lu but didn't say anything.
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