Rebirth 2010, the best

Chapter 87 Someone asked me if my clothes were warm

In Lu Yao's eyes, Xu Ruochu has always been a person who never shows his emotions.

He is very sophisticated and well-mannered.

only……

She spoke very little today.

After lunch, she had other things to do in the afternoon, so she got up and said goodbye.

Hu Li didn't think much about it and didn't even try to keep him.

She just wanted to thank God and her boss for letting her slack off.

In just one day, she bought all the electrical appliances that the house needed.

Finally, the shopping trip ended at around 3 pm.

Lu Yao was driving and she was sitting in the passenger seat.

The back seat was piled with shopping bags.

There are Lu Yao’s “gifts for further studies” and also clothes she tried on herself.

Lu Yao still has 3 days left before school starts. In her own words:

"This is a token of my love, sister."

Lu Yao thought it was good.

This time it’s not an “I’m in a bad mood” outburst.

The most expensive thing here is an alien computer.

Even though Lu Yao said he used a desktop computer and his family had already bought one, Hu Li still paid more than 20,000 yuan for it and brought it to him.

He wouldn't be allowed to refuse at all.

After the two returned to Fortune Garden, some electrical technicians came to install the equipment in the afternoon.

After all the hammering and banging by night, everything was almost set up except for some electrical appliances that would take a few days to install.

Then, Hu Li drove away in her MINI without him sending her off.

She hurried back to the hotel to pack her luggage and wanted to move some things she didn't need here first.

Lu Yao estimated that based on her popularity... she would have to move in within half a month at most.

After she left, Lu Yao was about to go home from get off work, but Xu Ruochu called and asked Lu Yao if he had finished his work and if he would come to her place after that.

When Lu Yao arrived, she looked at the boy who walked in and asked directly:

"School starts on the 16th, right?"

"Correct."

Lu Yao nodded, but didn't say any words of farewell.

No need.

He also has the task of cleaning on Saturdays and Sundays.

Xu Ruochu didn't say much, but asked:

"Xiao Chen told me that he wanted to share a dormitory with you. What do you think?"

"Okay."

Lu Yao smiled and agreed:
"No problem. We can still look after each other."

"Ah."

The female president nodded:
"Then I'll let them arrange it."

"Okay...is there anything else?"

"...That's all. Starting tomorrow, you should have a good rest. I got accepted as an assistant this afternoon, and you will also be starting school. You should take care of yourself."

As she spoke, she walked to the coffee table, picked up her handbag, and took out a box.

"This is a gift for you."

"Uh……"

Lu Yao subconsciously wanted to refuse, but Xu Ruochu handed it to him without hesitation:

"open to take a look."

But after Lu Yao took the box in his hand, he shook his head:
"Chu Jie... I have received a lot of care from you. To be honest, I owe you a lot and I really feel guilty about it."

A smile appeared on Xu Ruochu's face.

The two of them seemed to have completed the exchange of subtexts in this tacit understanding.

But she was not humble, but asked back:
"This is the last time you'll say 'you' to me, right?"

"……Um."

After Lu Yao agreed, she nodded:

"Open it and take a look. I hope you'll like it."

Hearing this, Lu Yao opened the box.

I found a Volkswagen key inside.

He understood what the other party's gift was.

"The car is parked downstairs, but I won't give it to you with the paperwork. Instead, it's registered under the company's name. This is actually what Xiaochen reminded me. I can't drive a car that's too flashy when I go to school. But I'm also very distressed without a car. When he said he wanted to buy a car, I decided what gift to give you. This way, it will be more convenient for you to come to see me in the future."

"……it is good."

He did not refuse, but nodded:
"Thank you, Chujie!"

"Ah."

Xu Ruochu smiled.

"I'm leaving?"

"Well, see you on the weekend."

"Okay, see you on the weekend."

Holding the box, Lu Yao took a few steps when he was suddenly stopped:

"Lu Yao."

Looking at the big boy who turned his head, she smiled and said:

"I remember everything you said when we first met. I hope you don't forget it either. Come on!"

“…Ha, yeah!”

He nodded vigorously:
"Then I'm leaving."

"Well, see you later."

"See you!"

He waved and walked out of Xu Ruochu's house.

After the door was closed, the queen who had a smile on her face just now inexplicably felt a little lost.

Even a little regretful...

then……

Just as Lu Yao was waiting for the elevator, the door opened again.

"First sister?"

He asked doubtfully:
"what happened?"

"Let's have dinner together tonight."

She said.

“It always feels a bit rushed.”

she added.

"Uh... OK. It's my treat!"

After hearing his reply, the smile returned to her face again.

……

The gift Xu Ruochu gave him was a Golf.

Lu Yao looked at the TSI-R logo on the trunk and felt more at ease.

I thought to myself that Mr. Xu really knew what it meant to be low-key.

Although the Golf is not cheap, its price of around 110,000 or 120,000 yuan is obviously very affordable.

only……

He always felt that something was wrong with the power of this car.

Although Xu Ruochu has confirmed that there has been no modifications and everything is original, the power of this car... is a little too strong.

However, there is really no problem with the driving control.

Even Xu Ruochu, who was riding in this car for the first time, nodded and thought it was a very good car.

For dinner, the two did not go far, but came to a Western restaurant here.

The female president wasn't that hungry, and neither was Lu Yao. The two of them didn't order much, but spent most of their time chatting.

Lu Yao also learned from the conversation that Xu Ruochu was also an international student.

He graduated from the famous Wharton School of Business.

However, her college entrance examination results were not actually very good, and she was able to go because of sponsorship from her family.

On the contrary, Hu Li...was admitted to Oxford based on his own real abilities.

When Hu Li was mentioned, Xu Ruochu asked inexplicably:

"Now that you're in college, you have to fall in love, right?"

Lu Yao was stunned.

Then he smiled and shook his head:

"Sister Chu, I know my own character very well."

"……What's the meaning?"

"What I mean is... I am not born to be in a relationship."

Recalling his experiences in his previous life, he shrugged helplessly.

"What's the reason?"

The female CEO, holding a glass of ice water in her hand, asked curiously:
"Why do you say that about yourself?"

"because……"

Lu Yao thought for a moment and said:

"The me when I was driving Ping An 107 is the truest me when I treat strangers."

"Uh……"

Xu Ruochu opened his mouth subconsciously.

But I don't know what to say.

because……

Indeed.

That Ping An Designated Driver 107 is indeed not very easy to deal with.

but……

"Once I get to know you, I'll find that you're a very attractive boy."

She said so.

“That’s because I like it.”

Lu Yao shook his head:

"Let me put it this way. In the early stages of a relationship, both parties will unconditionally tolerate each other's shortcomings. You will even find things like teeth grinding and snoring cute. But as time goes on..."

At this point, he laughed at himself:
"It's boring to date someone like me. Because she will find that I haven't changed at all from the beginning to the end."

Xu Ruochu's expression became strange:

"Your first love looks like it hurt you badly."

Lu Yao's eyes also became strange.

He really wanted to say that he had never been in love in his life.

But in the end he didn't say anything, but nodded:
"I guess so. In the end, I'm always considered a boring person."

"What you said is not right." He has finished defining himself.

Unexpectedly, Xu Ruochu expressed his opposition:
"There are no boring people in this world. At most, your souls are just not compatible. Besides... adolescent love is ignorant and mixed with some childish emotions. How old are you? Don't judge yourself so early."

"Ha~"

Lu Yao was happy.

But he did not refute, but picked up the glass of water.

The two of them bumped into each other.

Then he asked:

"What about you, Chujie? What do you want from your significant other?"

"I?……"

Xu Ruochu thought about it and shook his head:
"I want someone who can both maintain their own personalities and selves."

"…He doesn't care about you, and you don't care about him?"

"I guess so. I admire more... actually the world of an independent self. It may have something to do with my upbringing."

At this point, she hesitated.

He seemed to be considering whether to say it or not.

But looking at the curious boy under the warm light, she didn't think it was difficult to say it, so she took the initiative to say:

"My mother...divorced my father when I was 10 years old."

"Uh……"

"In fact, they had already started quarreling endlessly two years before the divorce. My mother has a very strong personality. In my impression... her strength is not rigid, but a kind of persistence. And, you may not believe it, in my and Xiaochen's impression, we often see Dad at home, but hardly ever see Mom."

"Is it because you are busy with work?"

"Yeah. When I was a kid, she was a member of a geological expedition team and worked away from home all year round. After her divorce, she quit her job and applied for a job as a photographer at National Geographic magazine. The last time I saw her was a year ago. She came back from Africa and stayed in Shanghai for two days. She had dinner with Xiaochen and me, and then left. ... My personality is actually very similar to hers."

The corners of Lu Yao's mouth twitched uncontrollably.

I thought to myself, could it be that you are also the type of person who “falls in love with someone who doesn’t come home”?
"My mother believes in independence and freedom. Although she is very good to Xiaochen and me... the older I get, the more I feel that her love for us is not limited to missing, caring, and accompanying us. What she often tells us is to pursue the life you like, and she will support you unconditionally."

"...It sounds quite open-minded, but...it's a bit too independent for a family."

"Yes. And part of my personality is actually very similar to hers."

Xu Ruochu seemed to be aroused by the desire to chat. He didn't even eat the food. He put down his knife and fork and continued in the form of a monologue:

"My parents quarreled because my mother wanted a divorce and he disagreed. He actually... loved my mother very much. But in the end, perhaps because of love, he chose to let go. And now they get along like friends. Every time my mother comes home, she will come to our house for dinner. To be honest, she has a good relationship with my stepmother as well."

"That is... the mother of Linlin and Xiaoxiang?"

"Yes, stepmother is my father's fifth wife."

"Cough...cough cough cough."

Lu Yao almost choked after taking a sip of lemonade:
"Huh? How much...how much?"

The female CEO didn't think it was ridiculous and calmly held out five fingers:

"The fifth one."

"..."

Your house is such a mess.

Lu Yao thought to himself.

But Xu Ruochu looked at his somewhat embarrassed expression and smiled and shook his head:
"I don't think there's anything wrong with that. To be honest, I've seen a lot of ridiculous things. My dad... isn't a playboy, but his view on marriage has become a little... sensitive after what happened with my mom. Unless someone can really get close to his soul, he won't be able to stand it after the novelty wears off. So, this is what I told you, the view of love I pursue is the harmony of souls after both parties maintain their independent personalities. My dad's second wife is my mom's best friend."

"...???"

What?
What did you say
Lu Yao was completely confused by what he heard.

Then came the even more explosive thing:

"It was my mom who brought them together. Because...she had always known that my aunt liked my dad. But she had told that aunt many times that my dad was not suitable for her. She didn't believe it, so my mom let them give it a try. As expected...they met and got married, but it ended in half a year."

"..."

Lu Yao was no longer able to speak.

"Actually... Lu Yao, you know what? Love is not a necessity in life. I believe in fate. When fate arrives, everything will fall into place. Just like my stepmother... When my father and mother got married, my stepmother had just graduated from kindergarten."

"So...how old is Auntie?"

"She is 4 years older than me."

"..."

“My house is weird, isn’t it?”

she asked with a smile.

The road is long and speechless.

I really don't know what to say.

"So, in fact, this is what I learned from my mom and dad. Marriage is indeed a matter between two people, but if the souls of two people are not compatible, one is active and the other is passive, it will be difficult for this marriage to continue. I can accept that my lover has many shortcomings, even if he spends his days drinking and partying outside, but it doesn't matter to me. Because he is a man, it is his instinct to pursue excitement. But in this regard, if the souls of two people cannot be in common, then this is the biggest tragedy in marriage. My father spent half his life to find his soul mate. And my mother has never regretted leaving my father..."

"But what about you?"

Suddenly, Lu Yao interrupted her.

"...?"

Xu Ruochu was stunned.

"I?"

Lu Yao nodded:

"Well, what about you? ... Chu Jie, you were ten years old at the time, and you knew that your parents were getting divorced. You watched her suddenly leave your life with a suitcase... What about you? What about Xiao Chen? Do you think this is a kind of responsibility?"

Hearing this, she replied subconsciously:
"We've both gotten used to mom being away a lot."

"People who travel frequently always go home. But some people will never come back after they leave... I know, to use the more popular words now, auntie and uncle were once true love, and you and brother Xiaochen were just an accident. But... what about you? What about brother Xiaochen? Is auntie... really responsible?"

"..."

Xu Ruochu blinked.

Suddenly he laughed:

"It's been so long, we've all grown up, haven't we?"

Lu Yao didn't answer.

Just shook his head in response.

He doesn't agree.

But I don't want to comment anymore.

At this moment, he saw the woman opposite him smiling again.

Smiling at Lu Yao:

"My previous name was Xu Ruoyun. My father said that my mother at that time was like the most beautiful cloud he had ever seen. After they divorced, he changed my name to Xu Ruochu."

"Bowl."

"Yes, why does the autumn wind make the painted fan sad?"

The attention of old friends changes easily, but it is said that the hearts of old friends are easily changed.

"Ugh……"

Lu Yao let out a long sigh.

……

It seemed like Xu Ruochu hadn't talked about his childhood with anyone for a long time.

She was having a great time chatting.

But Lu Yao saw again from the side...how stable her emotions were.

It's so stable that it's terrifying.

Don't be happy with things or sad with yourself?

Maybe you have already reached this level.

The lively conversation during the meal not only did not make her sad, but instead gave her an indescribable sense of satisfaction.

After dinner, Lu Yao sent her home.

When she arrived at the basement, she calmly got out of the car and waved to Lu Yao:
"Goodbye."

"…Chujie."

"Ok?"

"See you next week."

Hearing Lu Yao's words, she smiled slightly:
"Ah."

This time, she did not go upstairs directly, but watched Lu Yao's car drive out of the basement.

She waited until she could no longer see the taillights of the car before she slowly came back to her senses.

Then, as his eyes opened and closed, a trace of grievance flashed across his eyes.

Growing up, everyone who knew or heard her talk about her family affairs would reveal a lot of emotions.

She understands it all.

But... tonight, it was the first time she saw that kind of emotion on the boy's face.

Just like the question he asked, "What about you?"

This emotion is called...

She gradually pursed her lips.

But calm was soon restored.

Adults are always good at hiding or managing their emotions.

She has always done well in this regard.

……

"I'm home?"

"Ah."

Looking at the family sitting on the sofa watching TV together, Lu Yao nodded and handed over the key in his hand:

"It's a gift from my boss for my studies. The clothes and computer were bought by Sister Li who came to our house for dinner."

"Uh……"

The family looked at each other.

I don't think there is anything strange about it.

Ms. Chen asked:
"So you're starting school, and this job..."

"It's over for today. Sister Chu told me to have a good rest, but I still have to pack Aunt Li's clothes next week. She gave me so much, so I'll just consider it a favor. I'm going to take a shower~"

"it is good."

Ms. Chen nodded.

Two months was enough time for her to accept it all.

Soon, Lu Yao came out in pajamas:
"Son, come and eat melon."

"it is good."

He took a piece of cold watermelon and sat next to Lu Qing.

Leaning back on the sofa, his eyes unconsciously swept across his parents and sister.

Inexplicable……

He felt that he was much happier than Xu Ruochu.

But on second thought, this kind of thing is actually just the difference between a fish and a prawn.

Zi Feiyu, know the joy of fish?
Maybe... this is called growth.

only……