Three years after our breakup, you came back to China, and I'm just giving up. Why are you cryi

Lu Hao slunk out of Xiao Xiyue's house and returned to his rented room in a fit of anger.

The room was pitch black and eerily quiet.

Ning Shu hadn't finished get off work yet, and Zhou Mengmeng still hadn't returned. Lu Hao had no idea how long this girl would be away on her business trip.

He returned to his room and collapsed onto the bed, his mind replaying Xiao Xiyue's stunningly beautiful face and her breathtaking figure beneath her silk nightgown.

Those long, dazzlingly white legs, and those toes painted with bright red nail polish...

I couldn't sleep all night.

Around 5 a.m., a soft "click" sound came from the living room.

Lu Hao sat up, opened the door, and saw Ning Shu walking in, looking exhausted.

Her steps were unsteady, and she had dark circles under her eyes, as if all her strength had been drained from her.

"Lu Hao, did I wake you up? I'm sorry, I'll be quieter next time." Ning Shu said apologetically in a low voice when she saw Lu Hao.

"It's nothing, I just woke up to use the restroom." Lu Hao waved his hand, leaned against the door frame, and casually asked, "Do you always get off work at this time?"

"No, something came up today and I was delayed." Ning Shu said, unable to suppress a yawn, her eyes narrowing into slits.

"Then you should go to sleep."

After Lu Hao finished speaking, he turned and walked into the bathroom.

The sound of rushing water filled the air, but he didn't rush to solve the problem. Instead, he stood in front of the sink, letting the cold water wash over his hands.

Although he was burning with desire, he never considered having anything happen between himself and Ning Shu.

If Zhou Mengmeng were home, he would probably be sound asleep, cuddling a beautiful woman.

Lu Hao felt that among all the women he had met, only Zhou Mengmeng was on the same wavelength as him and they were equals.

They can have fun without any pressure.

Unlike Ning Shu, who was too naive, so naive that Lu Hao felt he would become a complete bastard if he touched her again.

That night was purely accidental.

As for Lin Ran, no matter how enthusiastically the two chatted, it was all just empty talk.

Lu Hao knew in his heart that he was not good enough for her.

As for Su Yu… Lu Hao forced a bitter smile.

Even if there might still be something left in their hearts, the two of them can never go back. The difference in their social status and the lifestyles they pursue are like an insurmountable chasm.

Xiao Xiyue's image flashed through his mind again.

That woman?

Her status was even higher than Su Yu's, making her unworthy of him.

But the other party's asking price was too high.

wrong!

Lu Hao suddenly jolted awake, his mind instantly clearing!

If every day is like tonight, wouldn't I become a domesticated pet, completely devoid of freedom?

Forget about freedom, they don't even have the most basic right to intimacy.

If that were the case, let alone 10,000 a month, even 20,000 or 30,000, he would still feel incredibly stifled.

I thought it was a windfall, that I could get money without doing anything, but now it seems it's not that simple.

"Damn it, they won't even let me touch them, what's the point of playing with them?"

Lu Hao cursed under his breath, deciding to never pay attention to that vixen Xiao Xiyue again.

He almost fell for her trick, trying to buy his freedom for 10,000 yuan.

Lu Hao scooped up a handful of cold water and splashed it on his face; the icy stimulation completely calmed him down.

As he came out of the bathroom, he glanced subconsciously at Ning Shu's room; the light was already dim through the crack in the door. It seemed the girl was truly exhausted and had fallen asleep immediately.

He shook his head and went back to his room to lie on the bed.

As soon as I closed my eyes, Fang Ruoyun's image appeared in my mind.

Lu Hao was so startled that he suddenly opened his eyes, his whole body jolted, and he raised his hand and slapped himself.

How could I have thought of this woman? It's terrifying.

……

When Lu Hao woke up, it was already past four in the afternoon.

He fumbled for his phone, unlocked the screen, and saw a huge pile of messages.

There are Li Xu, Xiao Xiyue, Su Yu, and Lin Ran.

Lu Hao gave Su Yu a brief reply, after all, he had promised her yesterday that he would reply to her message.

As for Li Xu, he was simply reviewing what happened last night, and he couldn't be bothered to pay attention to it.

Xiao Xiyue ignored her completely. Last night, he decided to ignore this woman and simply blocked her.

Finally, Lu Hao's gaze fell on the message Lin Ran had sent.

I've taken your attendance for today. Remember to come over for dinner tonight.

Lu Hao patted his head to clear his head.

After replying to Lin Ran with "I'll definitely be there," he got up, washed up, checked the time, and decided that now was the perfect time to head over.

Lu Hao glanced at Ning Shu's room and saw that the door was tightly closed, with occasional soft noises coming from inside. He figured the girl was probably watching a drama again.

Without paying much attention, Lu Hao went downstairs, scanned a shared electric scooter, and arrived at Tomato Community in twenty minutes.

He took out his phone and sent a message to Lin Ran.

I've arrived at the apartment complex. Are you back yet?

Not yet. Please wait for me downstairs. I'll be there in about twenty minutes.

Lu Hao stuffed his phone back into his pocket, put his hands in his pockets, and strolled around the neighborhood.

The setting sun cast long shadows of the trees, and the air was filled with the aroma of food wafting from somewhere.

He walked to the small square in the center of the community and saw the same group of kids from last time, diligently practicing their yo-yos.

Lu Hao found a bench and sat down, watching with great interest.

These little guys may be small, but they're quite skilled. They've mastered basic moves like "walking the dog" and "sleeping" with ease.

That earnest look reminded Lu Hao of his junior high school self.

He was a yo-yo kid back then, but the yo-yo he had was won in a bet with his classmates; he didn't have the money to buy one.

As he watched, Lu Hao felt a little itchy to touch them, so he got up and walked over to the group of children.

"Hey, your skills are way too basic. Want me to teach you a few more advanced moves?" Lu Hao cleared his throat, striking a pose of a lonely master.

One of the boys, with a buzz cut, looked him up and down, and asked in a childish voice, "Are you cool?"

"The Silver Dragon from Beyond the Heavens and the Giant Swing are just basic moves for me." Lu Hao flicked his bangs, a slight smile appearing on his face, like a dragon king.

Scatter, he's about to begin his performance.

Sure enough, upon hearing Lu Hao's confident words, the crew-cut boy immediately handed over the yo-yo in his hand, expectantly saying, "Then show us what you can do."

Lu Hao confidently took the ball, skillfully looped the rope around his middle finger, took a deep breath, and struck a fancy starting pose...

He overlooked the quality of the yo-yo.

With a flick of his wrist, he exerted force!

The ball separated perfectly from the rope, arced gracefully through the air, and shattered into pieces upon hitting the ground.

A crow flew across the sky at that moment.

The kids stared in disbelief, the crew-cut boy's mouth agape in an "O" shape, on the verge of tears.

Finally, Lu Hao managed to appease the future yo-yo master after paying him 100 yuan.

"I saw you bullying the kids as soon as I got back." Lin Ran walked up to Lu Hao with a bag of fruit and smiled helplessly.

Lu Hao immediately cried out that he was innocent, "It's not what you think..."

He gestured wildly, trying his best to recreate the awkward scene from before, but Lin Ran just nodded repeatedly with a smile on his face.

"You're just nodding like a rattle-drum, aren't you? You're just trying to fool me." Lu Hao was completely exasperated.

"I truly believe you."

Lin Ran suppressed a laugh, her eyes crinkling at the corners. She turned and walked towards the building entrance next to her. "Come on up. Tonight's dinner will definitely be unforgettable."

Lu Hao touched his nose. He had a feeling yesterday that tonight's dinner was a trap.

Now it seems that this was indeed the case.