Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
The butler hesitated for a mont and said, “But if Secretary Jiang drives personally, it should be fine. Miss i Shu, is your ho far from here? If it’s not far, Secretary Jiang can give you a ride.”
i Shu answered with a playful smile, “It’s not far. If Secretary Jiang doesn’t mind, I’d appreciate the ride.”
“Jiang He is busy, and he’s not at your service!” Lu Si slamd his teacup onto the table in frustration. “Old Li, didn’t I ask you to find sothing in the storeroom just now? Have you found it?”
“Um…” The butler hesitated and awkwardly shook his head. “Not yet, but I’ll go now, Master Si. If you need anything, just let know.”
With the butler out of the way, Lu Si assud his role as the master of the house even more, pointing to the couch across from him. “Sit down. I advise you to listen to . Change your clothes first; Jiang He has other things to do and can’t escort you ho right now.”
With that, he pretended to ignore her and began flipping through so docunts, while sneaking glances in her direction.
i Shu suddenly felt a bit cold.
Since she couldn’t leave at the mont, she might as well make herself more comfortable.
She picked up the clean clothes the servant had brought and examined them, finding that they surprisingly fit her well. She looked at the man beside her in surprise. “Whose clothes are these?”
“I don’t know,” Lu Si said calmly, still engrossed in the docunts. “You can change in the adjacent room. Seeing your drenched appearance, I’ll make an exception and allow you to take a hot bath at my house.”
“Thank you.” i Shu picked up the clothes and started to leave.
Lu Si’s mood inexplicably improved.
He watched as i Shu opened the room’s door, and it felt as if his heart followed her into the room.
His pocket vibrated, and i Shu paused to check her phone, only to find a call from Lu Yan.
“Hello? What’s wrong?”
“I just found out you’ve already left. It’s raining heavily outside. Have you reached ho? Do you want to drive over to pick you up?”
As soon as she answered the call, Lu Yan’s anxious voice ca through the receiver.
i Shu’s phone had so sound leakage, and Lu Si, who was nearby, could clearly hear the conversation.
“No need, I… have already reached ho.” i Shu didn’t know why she hesitated to speak the truth.
Lu Si’s mother was currently worried that she might start a relationship with her son. If she found out that i Shu was about to take a bath at his brother-in-law’s house, the Lu family might create a huge commotion.
i Shu didn’t want to be bothered by family politics, especially when her relationship with Lu Si was entirely innocent and there was no need for others to misunderstand their connection.
“That’s good.” Lu Yan’s voice on the other end was heavy with regret. “Shu’er, I’m sorry for bringing you here tonight. You had a miserable ti, and it’s all my fault.”
“It shouldn’t be blad on you, Lu Yan. I understand your intentions. Don’t worry, we’ll still be the best of friends in the future.” i Shu comforted the young man on the other side, who was already choked up.
Lu Yan had always treated her well in her two lives, and she didn’t want him to continue being sad for her.
However, Lu Yan’s heart had been hurt deeply by his mother. His voice quivered as he spoke, “I’m sorry, i Shu. Regardless of what my mom and you talked about, you must believe that it wasn’t my intention. i Shu, in my heart, you are
Lu Yan suddenly hesitated.
i Shu asked in curiosity, “Hmm? What do you want to say? Just say it.”
“I… in my heart, I’ve always thought of you as my childhood friend, and Zhou Li was just my neighbor from my childhood. I hope you don’t misunderstand.” Lu Yan used a more tactful way to express his feelings.
i Shu looked surprised and was about to say sothing when her phone was suddenly taken from her.
Lu Si’s hot chest pressed against her back, as if he had enclosed her within his arms. He held the phone and gazed down at i Shu who seed lost in thought. “Sorry, she just got caught in the rain and needs to take a bath soon. She can’t talk to you right now.”
As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Si abruptly ended the call and put the phone back in her pocket. “Go take a shower.”
i Shu clicked her tongue and stared at him pointedly. “Who asked you to answer the phone for ?”
Lu Si said righteously, “Your conversation disturbed while I was working. Besides, he’s my nephew. Why can’t I answer the call?”
He intentionally emphasized the word “nephew,” as if he wanted to remind her of sothing.
i Shu genuinely felt that this man had beco quite annoying since he turned into a spoiled child.
“You can’t snatch my phone like that. What’s our relationship anyway?”
Lu Si let out a cold laugh and said, “We don’t have any relationship, but you are my nephew’s best friend. As an elder, I kindly remind you that if you don’t take a bath now, you might catch a cold later.”
“Elder?” i Shu nodded reluctantly and muttered to herself, “Great. Watch how 1 irritate you later!”
“What did you say?” Lu Si looked at her strangely, but she slamd the room’s door with a loud bang, as if venting her frustration, leaving him outside..
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