Rebirth Starting as a Stock Market Enthusiast

Chapter 174 Come to my house for dinner on May Day

What she was really thinking was: I'm just afraid that if I don't perform well, I'll lose fans and feel bad for the resources you've given me.

Shen Fei wasn't angry at her sarcastic tone.

He knew Xu Lu too well. She was like a hedgehog covered in thorns; the harder the thorns, the more insecure she felt.

"Okay, you've worked the hardest." Shen Fei smiled, took an unopened bottle of mineral water from the water dispenser in the corner, unscrewed it, and handed it to her.

Xu Lu took the water and gulped down half the bottle, a few drops of water sliding down her fair neck and into her collar.

Shen Fei looked away, and something suddenly flashed through his mind.

Two days ago, Ms. Chen subtly and overtly mentioned the "orphan girl working at the milk tea shop" over the phone.

The old lady kept saying that May Day was coming soon, and that the young girl was all alone and pitiful.

Shen Fei could guess Ms. Chen's intentions with his toes. It was simply that Shen Fei was still single, and he wasn't getting any positive feedback from Chen Xi. She had promised to come for May Day but then didn't, so he had other ideas.

In addition, Xu Lu is just as good-looking as Chen Xi, and she's also a great cook, making her the perfect wife candidate.

Shen Fei mentally completed the second half of Ms. Chen's sentence.

He couldn't help but find it somewhat amusing. This old woman was worrying about something that was barely even started.

However, looking at Xu Lu, whose face was flushed from dancing and who was panting heavily, Shen Fei's heart softened for no reason.

This girl's background is truly heartbreaking.

"What are your plans for the May Day holiday?" Shen Fei suddenly asked.

Xu Lu swallowed the water in her mouth and gave him a wary look.

"What? Trying to exploit your employees again? Let me tell you, May Day is a statutory holiday, and overtime work should be paid at triple wages."

Shen Fei was already used to her hypocritical behavior.

He pulled a tissue from the table and handed it to him.

"Wipe your sweat. I won't make you work overtime." Shen Fei said casually. "My mom called a couple of days ago and asked me to ask if you're free for the May Day holiday."

Xu Lu's hand, which was about to take the tissue, froze in mid-air.

She stared blankly at Shen Fei, her breath catching in her throat.

"Why are you asking me?" she stammered back.

Ms. Chen kept saying that it was pitiful for a young girl like you to be working alone in the county town. She insisted that I ask you to come over during the May Day holiday.

"We'll just have a simple meal at home," Shen Fei said honestly.

Xu Lu felt her heart suddenly beat twice faster.

Going to the boss's house for dinner? And it was Shen Fei's mother who personally invited him?

"I—I'm not pitiful at all." Xu Lu turned her head away, not daring to look Shen Fei in the eye. "Besides, what would it mean if I went to your house? We're not even related."

"I'd rather not go. I'd rather not listen to her nagging."

Shen Fei didn't press the matter and turned to leave.

"Hey! Wait a minute!" Xu Lu exclaimed anxiously.

Shen Fei stopped and turned to look at her.

Xu Lu's face flushed red to her ears.

"That—that's a token of my aunt's appreciation." She bit her lower lip, her eyes darting around, forcing herself to save face, "It's an elder's treat, I can't be ungrateful, can I?"

A barely perceptible smile appeared on Shen Fei's lips.

"Okay, it's settled then. I'll pick you up on May Day."

"No need to answer!" Xu Lu quickly waved her hand, "I'll go by myself. Um—what does Auntie like? Does Uncle smoke?"

I can't go empty-handed.

"You don't need to buy anything, just come," Shen Fei said, noticing her nervous expression. "If you really feel bad about it, you can help out in the kitchen."

"Cooking?" Xu Lu's eyes lit up immediately.

This is her absolute comfort zone.

"No problem! What kind of flavor does Auntie like? Sweet or spicy?"

Seeing how lively she suddenly became, Shen Fei smiled and shook his head.

"We'll talk about it later. Go home and get some rest."

The next day, the sun shone brightly.

At 9:30 a.m., Shen Fei drove his BMW 530 and parked it at the entrance of the Jinxiu Huayuan residential complex.

This neighborhood is quite old, but the landscaping is nice.

This apartment was left to her by her parents before their accident; it has four bedrooms, two living rooms, and is 140 square meters.

Xu Lu usually lives alone in the county town, and only on Saturdays and Sundays does she take a bus back to Qingshui County to visit her grandmother.

As soon as Shen Fei parked the car, he saw a figure walk out of the building entrance.

Xu Lu wore a light yellow dress today, with a thin white knitted cardigan over it, and white sneakers on her feet.

Her long hair, usually tied in a high ponytail, fell smoothly over her shoulders, and she wore light makeup.

She's lost her usual aloofness and gained a quiet, approachable quality, like a girl next door.

However, the two large shopping bags she was carrying ruined the aesthetic.

Shen Fei lowered the car window.

"Didn't we say that just having people come would be enough?"

Hearing the sound, Xu Lu quickly walked over, opened the passenger door and got in, then casually placed the two bags on the back seat.

"How could that be? It would be ridiculous to go to my aunt and uncle's house empty-handed for the first time." Xu Lu said matter-of-factly while fastening her seatbelt. "I didn't know what they liked, so I just bought some fruit and nutritional supplements."

She spoke casually, but Shen Fei could see her slightly reddened ears and her fingers unconsciously twisting together on her knees.

This girl is nervous.

Shen Fei found it amusing but didn't say anything, and started the car.

"Your neighborhood is quite nice."

"It was left to me by my parents." Xu Lu looked out the window, her tone flat. "It has four bedrooms and two living rooms. I live alone; it's all empty."

Shen Fei glanced at her in the rearview mirror.

He knew that beneath that calm tone lay a profound loneliness unseen by outsiders.

The car quickly returned to Shen Fei's residential area.

As soon as the two got out of the car, Ms. Chen greeted them with a big smile, as if she had timed it perfectly.

"Oh, Xiaolu's here! Come in, come in!" Ms. Chen warmly grabbed Xu Lu's hand, her eyes shining.

She had a very good impression of this neighbor's daughter when she was in her hometown in Qingshui County last time.

She is beautiful and strong-willed.

Unlike Chen Xi, who seems nice, but there's always a layer between them, and you can't quite figure her out.

"Hello, Auntie. Hello, Uncle." Xu Lu was a little embarrassed by their enthusiasm and handed over the things she was holding.

"You're here already, why bring anything? It's too formal!" Ms. Chen complained as she reached out and took the gift.

He glared at Shen Fei as if to say: Look how sensible he is!

Shen Jianguo also came out of the house. He didn't say much, but just smiled at Xu Lu and said, "Don't stand there, come in and sit down."

Upon entering the house, Xu Lu's eyes lit up as she looked at the various ingredients piled up in the kitchen.

She turned to Ms. Chen and said tentatively, "Auntie, I enjoy cooking. How about I show off my skills for you at lunch today?"

"How can that be? It's your first time here, how can we let you do chores!"