Quick Transmigration: I Was Cannon Fodder But Became the White Moonlight

Chen Su walked around the suite but did not see Lu Yuze.

On the dining table in the living room, however, was a steaming, exquisite breakfast, with a good mix of Western and Chinese pastries, and a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice at just the right temperature.

It seems that he had it prepared before he left.

Chen Su sat down to enjoy her breakfast, in a good mood.

Halfway through the meal, there was a knock on the door.

Chen Su opened the door, and standing outside was Lu Yuze's capable secretary, Zhao.

Secretary Zhao, dressed in a well-fitting suit, smiled politely: "Good morning, Miss Chen. President Lu has an important meeting this morning with President Li and the others, which will probably take up the whole morning. He asked me to come and take care of you and keep you company."

Chen Su nodded, stepped aside to let her in, and casually asked, "Around when will Brother Yuze be back?"

"President Lu said there are still some details to finalize after the meeting, and he expects to be back in the afternoon."

Secretary Zhao answered flawlessly, then took out ointment and dressings from her bag. "President Lu specifically instructed me to remember to change your dressing. Shall I help you?"

"Thank you for your help, Secretary Zhao."

Chen Su sat down obediently and lifted her skirt.

The injury on her leg healed faster than she had expected. The redness and swelling had subsided, and tender new flesh had grown from the broken skin, leaving only a slightly darker scab. But it no longer hurt at all, and her walking posture had basically returned to normal.

Secretary Zhao moved very gently and professionally, disinfecting, applying medicine, and changing dressings in one go, making Chen Su feel almost no discomfort.

After applying the medicine and having breakfast, Chen Su couldn't wait to go out.

Although the leg injury limits some of the more strenuous activities, there are still many things to do at the manor.

Secretary Zhao accompanied them throughout. Although she was Lu Yuze's work secretary, she was about the same age as Chen Su, a little older. She was calm yet lively, and the two actually had a lot in common.

They first tried archery. Chen Su didn't have much experience, but under the coach's guidance, she actually managed to hit the edge of the target a few times, albeit crookedly, and was as excited as a child.

Secretary Zhao's form was excellent, and he could occasionally hit the six or seven rings, which made Chen Su very envious.

Then she went to feed the sika deer that weren't afraid of people. Chen Su bought a small basket of carrots and was surrounded by several deer that affectionately rubbed against her palm.

In the afternoon, they took a cable car and slowly ascended to the top of the mountain next to the manor, overlooking the entire manor and the mirror-like lake in the distance. The scenery was magnificent and expansive, making them feel refreshed and relaxed.

Chen Su excitedly pointed to the various scenic spots and asked Secretary Zhao to take photos for her, and even pulled her to take selfies together.

Chen Su had a great time throughout the day, and Secretary Zhao's company kept her from getting bored at all.

_

Lu Yu did not return to his hotel suite until evening, his brows showing a hint of fatigue from finishing his official duties.

Chen Su was nestled on the sofa, looking through photos taken that day. Seeing him return, she immediately beamed, "Brother Yuze, you're back!"

"Mmm," Lu Yu responded, his gaze lingering on her face for a moment. "Having fun?"

"So happy!" Chen Su nodded vigorously, then began chattering away, sharing her experiences of the day: how she missed the target while archery, how cute the deer were, how strong the wind was at the mountaintop...

Lu Yu listened patiently, nodding occasionally.

After she finished speaking, he gestured for her to come over: "Change the dressing."

His movements were as steady as ever, but he spoke less than usual.

After changing the dressing, he didn't linger and went straight back to his room, as if he still had things to take care of.

_

Night fell as expected. Outside the window was a tranquil starry sky, without thunder or rain.

Chen Su walked to the door of Lu Yuze's room and gently knocked.

The door was quickly pulled open.

Lu Yu had changed into a dark silk robe, his hair was half-dry, as if he had just taken a shower, and his body carried a refreshing scent of water vapor and shower gel.

He leaned against the doorframe, looking at Chen Su outside, and raised an eyebrow slightly: "What's up?"

Chen Su was wearing a champagne-colored slip dress with a matching robe casually draped over her shoulders, the belt loosely tied. Her long hair flowed smoothly over her shoulders.

She tilted her head back, blinked her eyes, and replied, "Brother Yuze, I've come to keep you company."

Lu Yu looked at her silently, raised his hand to rub his temple, trying to remind her, "There's no thunder this time."

"I know," Chen Su nodded, leaning forward slightly, her tone tinged with a hint of smugness, "but this time I knocked."

She emphasized the compliance process of knocking on doors, as if it were a huge step forward.

Lu Yuze: "..."

He looked at her for a few seconds, seemingly weighing his options.

In the end, he said nothing, but simply stepped aside to make way for the doorway.

Chen Su immediately slipped in with light steps, climbed onto the other side of the bed as if she knew the way well, pulled back the covers and crawled inside.

Lu Yu stood at the door for two seconds, then closed it and walked over.

He lifted the covers to lie down on the other side and turned off the light.

In the darkness, a familiar scent drew near, and a soft arm instinctively reached out and embraced his arm, while a warm cheek pressed against his.

Before long, his breathing became even and deep, and he fell into a deep sleep.

Lu Yu opened his eyes and stared at the ceiling.

After a long while, he slowly closed his eyes. This time, falling asleep seemed easier than the night before.

_

The next few days proceeded as planned.

During the day, Lu Yu was busy finishing up the project, while Chen Su, accompanied by Secretary Zhao, explored the unexplored corners of the manor and had a great time.

Her leg injury healed very quickly, and eventually there were almost no traces left, and she was able to jump around again.

Every night, regardless of whether there was a thunderstorm, Chen Su would always knock on Lu Yuze's door on time, then climb onto the other side of the bed with a straight face, hug his arm, and fall asleep peacefully.

Lu Yu initially struggled to sleep, but gradually grew accustomed to the added weight and warmth beside him, as well as the lingering sweet fragrance.

Sometimes when he woke up in the middle of the night, Chen Su would be resting on his arm, which would become numb from being pressed down. He would try to pull away, and Chen Su would hum in dissatisfaction in her sleep and hug him even tighter.

He stopped moving and let her hold him, drifting off to sleep in the darkness.

_

The week-long trip is drawing to a close.

On the last evening, to express his gratitude and best wishes to Lu Yuze and his entourage, General Manager Li specially arranged a bonfire party full of local ethnic characteristics on a spacious lawn in the manor, and also invited the warm and simple villagers from the foot of the mountain to participate.

As night falls and the moonlight is hazy, it drapes the distant mountains and nearby vegetation in a soft silver veil.

In the center of the lawn, a huge bonfire was lit, its orange flames leaping and crackling, dispelling the night's chill and illuminating the smiling faces of the people sitting in a circle.

The villagers, dressed in brightly colored ethnic costumes, played simple musical instruments, sang melodious folk songs, and danced lively dances.

They warmly invited Chen Su and Lu Yuze to join them.

Chen Su, feeling playful, pulled the somewhat reluctant Lu Yuze along and learned a few simple dance steps. Although their movements were clumsy, their outstanding appearance and status, illuminated by the firelight, still drew rounds of good-natured applause and laughter.

Several respected elders walked up to them, holding colorful silk threads that symbolized good fortune.

They sincerely prayed for the seemingly perfect young couple in heavily accented Mandarin, tying colorful silk threads around their wrists.

Then, someone handed over two specially made wooden torches with oil-soaked cloth strips wrapped around their tips.

Amidst the gazes and blessings of the crowd, Lu Yu took one first and lit it over the campfire.

Chen Su stood beside him, took another torch, and, imitating him, brought her own torch closer to his.

The flames of the two torches met and intertwined in the air, and finally burst into flames with a "whoosh," the light brighter and more dazzling than anywhere else around them, illuminating the faces of the two people so close to each other.

In the flickering firelight, Lu Yuze's profile appeared exceptionally deep, and Chen Su looked up at him, her eyes shining like stars.

The surrounding villagers chanted loudly in their language. Although the specific words could not be understood, the joyful and auspicious melody touched everyone.

Mr. Li, smiling, translated, "They are wishing the two of you a lifetime of happiness together, year after year!"

We'll be together day and night, year after year.

The simple eight words, amidst the crackling of the campfire, the joyful singing of the villagers, and the gentle rustling of the night breeze, clearly reached Chen Su's ears.

She tightened her grip on the torch slightly and turned to look at Lu Yuze.

Lu Yuze was also looking down at her, the flickering flames casting shadows in his unfathomable eyes, making it impossible to discern his emotions.

He simply held the torch calmly, standing shoulder to shoulder with her, accepting the simplest and most sincere blessings from this unfamiliar land and people.

The firelight stretched their shadows long, swaying side by side, as if they were truly intertwined, indistinguishable from one another.

Chen Su suddenly felt her cheeks getting hot, not knowing whether it was from the fire or something else.

She turned her head slightly to avoid his overly calm gaze, but the corners of her mouth involuntarily curved into a slight smile.

Lu Yuze shifted his gaze from the flames, past her smiling lips, and looked towards the distant, tranquil mountains and the brilliant starry sky. His hand holding the torch tightened almost imperceptibly.

As night deepened, the campfire gradually died down.

Our week-long manor tour came to a close in the warm, fiery afterglow of the blessing flames.