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

It was nearly afternoon when the two of them woke up one after the other.

Lu Yu had actually been awake for a while, due to his biological clock, but he did not get up immediately. Instead, he maintained the embracing posture and quietly watched the peaceful sleeping face of the person in his arms.

Her brows were relaxed, her breathing was shallow, and her cheeks still had a faint blush from sleeping. The panic and paleness of the past few days had faded, revealing some of her former charm.

Chen Su was awakened by the overly bright sunlight outside the window and a vague feeling of hunger in her stomach.

She opened her eyes groggily, and the moment her consciousness returned, her body sensed the warmth and confinement behind her before her brain could.

Lu Yuze's arms were still loosely wrapped around her waist, his warm breath brushing against the back of her neck.

It had been a long time since they had slept like this, fully awake and without any reservations, embracing each other.

The last time they were this close seemed to be before she decided to escape, during those nights when she was gradually overwhelmed by a sense of control and suffocation.

The feeling at this moment is both familiar and strange, with a hint of awkwardness that is hard to explain, yet strangely... reassuring.

Noticing her movement, Lu Yu lowered his head, his gaze falling on her slightly trembling eyelashes. His voice was low and husky, yet unusually gentle: "Awake?"

"Mmm," Chen Su responded, shifting slightly to indicate that he should relax a bit.

Lu Yuze obediently released his arm, but their bodies remained very close.

The two sat up almost simultaneously.

Chen Su scratched her slightly messy hair, her gaze inadvertently sweeping over Lu Yuze beside her.

He was wearing a dark bathrobe with the collar slightly open, and his hair was no longer as neat as usual, with a few strands of black hair casually falling over his forehead, softening his usual coldness and giving him a relaxed, homely air.

He was looking at her, his eyes deep, with a hint of scrutiny and... a complex emotion she couldn't decipher.

Their eyes met, then quickly looked away.

A long-lost, slightly awkward intimacy filled the air.

"Are you hungry?" he asked.

Chen Su nodded and said honestly, "A little."

"Go wash up first."

Lu Yu walked to the window and pulled the heavy curtains open further, letting the afternoon sunlight flood the room.

Chen Su watched as his tall, straight back appeared somewhat hazy in the halo of light. She rubbed her eyes, got out of bed, and went to the bathroom.

After washing up, the timing was awkward; lunch was over, and dinner was still a long way off.

Lu Yu then ordered room service directly.

Before long, a waiter pushed in a food cart and laid out several delicate, light, yet nutritionally balanced dishes.

The two sat down at the dining table.

Lu Yu pushed a bowl of porridge in front of her, and then naturally picked up the serving chopsticks and put a piece of stir-fried vegetables on her plate.

"Try it, the flavor here might be a bit bland."

He spoke naturally, his tone calm.

But Chen Su could sense that his every move, even the tone of his voice, was slower than usual, carrying a subtle sense of caution, as if he were observing her reaction or testing the boundaries of their new relationship.

Chen Su lowered her eyes, whispered "thank you," and picked up her spoon to sip her porridge.

The flavor is indeed light and refreshing, but it's also very delicious.

The two ate their meal quietly, with the occasional soft clinking of bowls and chopsticks.

Halfway through the meal, Lu Yu put down his chopsticks, picked up a napkin to wipe his mouth, and casually asked, "When are you planning to go back?"

As soon as he said it, he seemed to realize that his question might sound impatient, so without waiting for Chen Su's reply, he immediately continued, softening his tone, "If you're not in a hurry to leave, you can stay in S City for a few more days. I've looked into it, and there are several well-preserved historical sites and classical gardens here. I've heard that the scenery and cultural heritage are quite good and worth seeing."

He paused, his gaze falling on Chen Su's face. He saw that she was looking down at the rice in her bowl, her chopsticks unconsciously fiddling with a grain of rice. She didn't show any resistance or displeasure, so he continued, his voice becoming gentler: "Don't worry about Mom and Dad. I told them before I came that I brought you out to relax. We might stay for a few days, so they shouldn't worry about us."

Chen Su looked up at him, somewhat surprised.

She really didn't expect him to take this step, and she had even reassured Mr. and Mrs. Chen in advance.

She put down her spoon. "And what about you?"

Lu Yu met her gaze, and the corners of his mouth curled up very slightly. The smile was faint, but it dispelled some of the coldness that always lingered between his brows.

"I'll stay with you."

He said calmly, then added, "Is that alright?"

It carried a hint of inquiry.

Chen Su blinked, neither immediately agreeing nor refusing, but simply asked, "Won't this interfere with your work?"

She remembered that he used to be very busy, with a packed schedule.

Lu Yu shook his head, stating succinctly, "No."

He has already handled the emergency remotely, and the remaining tasks are enough for his team to keep running for a while.

Right now, nothing is more important than the person in front of me.

Chen Su said "Oh" in agreement, then lowered her head to eat.

Lu Yu didn't press the matter further. He picked up his chopsticks and placed a refreshing slice of lotus root on her plate, asking casually, "What are your plans for the afternoon?"

Chen Su thought for a moment, then shook her head. "I haven't decided yet."

Lu Yu, seemingly having anticipated this, picked up a wet wipe from the side and wiped his hands, then suggested in a calm tone:

"In the old town of S City, there are some old buildings from the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China that are well preserved. Although they are somewhat commercialized, there are several old teahouses deep in the alleys. It is said that the owners' skills are passed down from their ancestors, and the tea is also good. It is very quiet."

He paused, then added, "Or, go check out that newly developed wetland park to the east. It's quite large, surrounded by waterways, and the ecology is well-preserved. There shouldn't be many people here this season, and the air is better than in the city."

He listed them out in a straightforward manner, without deliberately exaggerating the advantages of any particular aspect or revealing any obvious personal preference.

They simply presented the choice clearly to Chen Su and awaited her decision.

Chen Su was somewhat surprised.

She hadn't expected Lu Yuzhe to know so much about places in S City that emphasized local life and natural scenery, even knowing about old teahouses and wetland parks.

But then I thought about it again and it seemed perfectly reasonable.

Given his meticulous and thorough approach, and his habit of taking control of the overall situation, he probably already knew everything about S City before he decided to come to her in person, or even when she had just arrived in the city. From transportation hubs to tourist attractions, from high-end hotels to places worth visiting in the streets and alleys, he had a clear understanding of the city.

Just at this moment.

This understanding is no longer just about tracking and controlling; it's more like a silent foreshadowing, for her to possibly want to stay, and for this question she's asking where she wants to go.

She thought for a moment, then looked up and said, "Let's go for a walk in the old town. I've heard the alleys here are quite interesting."

"Okay." Lu Yu replied quickly, almost without hesitation, "Then after we finish eating and rest for a while, we'll head over."