Since they are reborn, they must be supported by the school beauties.

Chapter 267 Will You Consider Me?

Chen Cheng initially didn't understand why Lu Youyou would buy such an expensive car for him.

But after thinking about it carefully, he had a general idea in his mind.

Lu Youyou's parents may have already instructed her that she didn't have to repay the one million yuan they had lent her earlier.

That's why Lu Youyou's father gave her an additional two million.

Lu Youyou, that spendthrift young woman, had over three million yuan in her hands. On a whim, she went to the Mercedes-Benz 4S store and ordered a car for herself.

Even in his past life, Chen Cheng had never received such an expensive gift from a girl.

Considering the current purchasing power of currency, the value of this car becomes even higher.

He said to Lu Youyou with a touch of heartache, "I don't get to drive much anyway, it's such a waste to have such an expensive car."

"It doesn't matter," Lu Youyou said. "Buying a car isn't about driving it a lot, it's about being able to drive it when you need it. As long as you can use it occasionally, it's not a waste."

Chen Cheng sighed and said, "It's such an expensive car, it's a bit too conspicuous for me to drive it. Even if you let me drive it, I'll have to find a place to hide it."

Lu Youyou asked him, "Don't you like this car?"

Chen Cheng said firmly, "No, I like it very much."

Lu Youyou was afraid he would overthink it, so she said, "My parents have been wanting to thank you, but you don't need the money, so I took the liberty of ordering this car for you. If you think it's too high-profile, you can drive it privately, or when you go back to Fancheng."

Seeing Chen Cheng hesitate, she said with a hint of pleading, "Since you've already bought it, just accept it. It's good that you haven't bought a car yet, having a car will save you a lot of trouble."

Chen Cheng struggled for a moment. He knew the gift was valuable, but it was Lu Youyou's heartfelt gesture, just like when he returned the money and gave her an extra 200,000 yuan. At that time, he didn't want her to refuse, and he didn't even give her a chance to refuse.

Now, the situation is reversed, and Lu Youyou certainly doesn't want to refuse her kindness.

So Chen Cheng looked at her, nodded readily, and said with a smile, "Then I shall respectfully accept your offer."

Lu Youyou was afraid that Chen Cheng would hesitate or even refuse. Seeing that he had agreed, she felt relieved and quickly said, "The paperwork for the car is all done. Let's go."

Chen Cheng asked her, "Where else do you want to go?"

Lu Youyou smiled happily and said, "Anything is fine. I'm not in a hurry to go back anyway. How about you treat me to dinner tonight?"

"Okay."

Chen Cheng nodded and smiled, "I'll treat you to charcoal barbecue tonight, it'll keep you warm."

Lu Youyou's big eyes sparkled as she said, "Okay, do you know any good restaurants?"

"I know one."

Chen Cheng vaguely remembered that in his previous life, when he was dating Zhao Siyan, they went to a few hole-in-the-wall restaurants to make the best of a bad situation. One of them had pretty good barbecue that was also cheap and affordable.

The two got into the brand-new Mercedes-Benz. Chen Cheng curiously flipped through the doors and looked around, unconsciously fiddling with some of the knobs and buttons.

Seeing how seriously he was studying it, Lu Youyou felt a sweet warmth in her heart, sensing that Chen Cheng really liked the car she had given him.

Little did she know that Chen Cheng was studying the car with a deep sense of disgust.

The interior is outdated, the buttons are plastic, and the functions are lacking. It's like someone who's used to smartphones suddenly using an old-fashioned mobile phone.

The salesperson, worried that Chen Cheng might not dare to drive such an expensive car, deliberately leaned over and asked through the car window, "Sir, would you like me to introduce the features of our car?"

"No thanks."

Chen Cheng put aside his tinkering, started the car, and skillfully drove it out of the delivery workshop.

In daily driving, there isn't much technical skill involved. It's simply about driving steadily, steering decisively and crisply, and being mindful of active safety. This will generally provide passengers with a good riding experience.

Chen Cheng was an experienced driver after all. As soon as the car left the 4S store, he went straight onto the main road and drove fast and steadily.

Lu Youyou felt that Chen Cheng had just gotten his driver's license and his driving skills were much better than hers. She couldn't help but say, "Boys are just more talented at driving than girls. I'm never so decisive when I drive. I hesitate when changing lanes or overtaking. You drive much better than me."

Chen Cheng said with a smile, "The main thing is that the car is good."

At this point, he patted the steering wheel and sighed, "Sigh, such an expensive car, where should I put it later?"

Lu Youyou asked him, "Does your company have an underground parking garage?"

"Yes, yes."

Chen Cheng casually said, "The basement of our office building is quite damp. If I go abroad in a while, I might not drive the car for a long time, and I'm worried that the interior of the car will grow mold if it's parked in the basement."

The weather in Jiangcheng and Hangzhou isn't that different; it's humid all year round, and if a car sits for a long time, green mold can grow on the steering wheel. Chen Cheng was just saying it casually, but Lu Youyou was surprised to hear him mention going abroad for the first time. She asked curiously, "You're going abroad in a while?"

"Correct."

Chen Cheng briefly explained his thoughts to Lu Youyou.

In his words, if you want to grow bigger and stronger, you have to go out into the world. Since you have to go out sooner or later, you might as well go sooner.

Lu Youyou's rationality told her that Chen Cheng's decision was right.

Having achieved this level of success so quickly, there's no need to confine yourself to school.

But her emotions told her that if Chen Cheng went to the United States, the two of them would have far fewer opportunities to meet in the future. With a time difference of more than ten hours, it would be difficult for them to connect online or by phone.

A sense of loss welled up in her heart.

Without a doubt, she liked Chen Cheng. He hadn't confessed his feelings yet, and she had even thought about taking the initiative to express her own feelings to him, since she didn't want to miss out on someone she truly liked.

They thought they would live together in Jiangcheng for at least four years and that the opportunity would eventually come. But unexpectedly, things changed so suddenly. Chen Cheng was going to the United States after only one semester of university.

She pondered this for a long time, unsure of what to say to Chen Cheng.

Chen Cheng noticed that something was wrong with her and comforted her, "It's okay. You don't have to feel lonely in Jiangcheng. It's not like I'm never coming back. The company headquarters is in Jiangcheng, and I will definitely come back every now and then."

"What about later?"

Lu Youyou suddenly asked.

Chen Cheng countered with, "What about later?"

Lu Youyou said, "After your business takes off overseas, where will you focus your attention? Domestically or internationally?"

Chen Cheng shook his head and said frankly, "I can't say for sure. Theoretically speaking, the market space in Europe and America is definitely larger. If we can make it successful, the revenue should be higher than in China. But it's hard to say. If Chinese companies do too well abroad, they will definitely be subject to constraints and sanctions. As for where I will focus my future efforts, I guess it's not up to me. It depends on the actual situation. If things don't go well abroad, I might come back after a while."

Lu Youyou hesitated for a moment and said, "I've thought about whether I should go to the US to pursue a PhD. My mom said that for medical students in China who want to pursue a PhD in the US or even obtain a medical license, the best option is clinical medicine. She strongly suggested that I continue my studies in the US after graduation, and ideally, stay there to work. But that would definitely be after seven years of clinical training. Seven years... I'd be twenty-five by then..."

PhD means pursuing a doctoral degree. Although Chen Cheng entered the workforce after graduating with his bachelor's degree, he had heard of PhD programs.

He didn't know what happened to Lu Youyou after she graduated from clinical medicine seven years ago in her previous life; he only knew that Lu Youyou had been working as a doctor in the United States ever since.

Logically speaking, a Chinese graduate with a seven-year clinical master's degree would not be able to practice medicine in the United States, because it would be impossible for them to obtain a license.

It's highly likely that she went to the US to pursue a PhD in her previous life, obtained her US professional qualifications after graduation, and then stayed in the US to work.

As for whether she had obtained citizenship, Chen Cheng had no idea.

Chen Cheng thought she was simply worried about the future, so he comforted her: "Twenty-five is the best time to graduate. If you want to pursue further studies, you can go to the United States to study for a PhD."

Lu Youyou pursed her lips, her palms sweating nervously. After struggling for a long time, she finally looked at Chen Cheng and asked, "Do you think we have a chance to be together?"

"what?"

Chen Cheng was caught off guard by this sudden problem. The forty-year-old man felt uneasy with his hands on the steering wheel, and unconsciously rubbed the steering wheel in his hands like a motorcycle throttle.

He's been a playboy for years and is a typical example of someone who's incapable of love. He's fine with flirting or finding a partner in that area, but when it comes to dating, he's like a complete novice, not knowing where to even begin.

Seeing Chen Cheng's hesitant expression, Lu Youyou felt a little frustrated, but she still mustered up her courage to ask him, "Do you think I'm not good enough?"

"No."

Chen Cheng replied seriously, "You're great, great in every way, but I'm not ready to be in a relationship yet, and my mind isn't on that right now."

"I know."

Lu Youyou nodded gently and said softly, "Your career is going so well now, you definitely can't let dating distract you. I've noticed since high school that classmates who dated all had their grades drop and it interfered with their studies..."

Chen Cheng said, "That's not necessarily true. It seems there are two people who both had excellent grades, but their grades improved even more after they started dating."

Lu Youyou said, "That would have to be someone you both love learning with. Right now, your focus isn't on studying, so would you only consider it if you met a girl who likes entrepreneurship as much as you do?"

"No no."

Chen Cheng waved his hand and said seriously, "If I were to date, I definitely wouldn't choose someone who is also an entrepreneur like me. That would be too tiring. Both of us would be so busy that we wouldn't have the time or energy to date."

Then, worried that Lu Youyou might overthink it, he explained, "Right now, there are just too many things to do. I'm going to America soon, and I'll have to work in two places at once. Let's wait until things are more stable, I'm less busy, and I have the time and energy before we think about dating."

Lu Youyou nodded slightly to show her understanding, then took another breath and looked at him, asking, "Chen Cheng, if you have the time and energy to do so someday, would you consider me?"

(End of this chapter)