Chapter 151: A Couple’s Double Deception

“Why are you suddenly saying this?” Chen Lu felt strange, thinking it couldn’t be because of his joke earlier. “Don’t pay too much attention to what others say, maybe they’re just CPU-ing you.”

Liang Zhirou tilted her head, “What does that mean?”

“Anyway, when people say you can’t do this or that, just ignore them.”

“I don’t care what others say anyway, I only listen to you. It’s just that I feel like you think about things more long-term than I do…” Liang Zhirou said honestly, feeling proud but also a little lost.

After all, she had truly imagined herself making more money than Chen Lu in the future so he wouldn’t be so tired. Even though he didn’t say anything, she could still see that he had more and more dark circles under his eyes since starting this company.

That day when it rained and they stayed in the rental, he could fall asleep from exhaustion while she was cooking.

She didn’t know if it was because he used his brain more, but he had always been someone who lacked sleep.

“Well, that’s not necessarily true, maybe you were under too much pressure before and didn’t have the chance to sit down and think things through.” Chen Lu chuckled lightly, “You’re much stronger than before, haven’t you noticed?”

“Really?” Liang Zhirou looked at him in surprise.

“Of course, you used to choose making a little money over self-improvement, only looking for jobs with no room for growth. Now, whether it’s tutoring or painting, you’ve been cultivating it, and it will eventually bear fruit, even if you only treat painting as a hobby.”

Liang Zhirou nodded, seemingly understanding, and said seriously, “I want to make more money too.”

Chen Lu spun the umbrella around as if he found it amusing, “It’s up to you. Actually, even if you stay at home and become a couch potato every day, I wouldn’t mind.”

Putting himself in her shoes, if Liang Zhirou ran this company, and he became a stay-at-home husband…

You know what, you know what.

It actually sounds pretty good. Who wouldn’t love such a beautiful and gentle rich woman?

However, Chen Lu quickly dismissed his crazy thoughts. He couldn’t bear to see Liang Zhirou so stressed every day.

He only seemed relaxed on the surface, but in reality, he was constantly thinking about the company. Starting a business wasn’t easy…

“No way.”

Liang Zhirou decisively refused, “Then I’ll become a complete burden.”

She seemed to strongly dislike that idea.

“Silly,” Chen Lu softly mocked, “I’d be laughing my head off if I were you. I wouldn’t have to go to work every day, I could just spend my days playing games, and at night, I could bully you when you come back.”

“Then if you want to, when I make money in the future, it’s not impossible.” Liang Zhirou whispered, “But you can’t be too decadent, you have to at least take care of the kids, and you have to always love me.”

“…”

Chen Lu almost tripped and fell. After regaining his composure, he said with both joy and helplessness, “You haven’t let me ruin you yet, have you?”

“Hmph, I said in the future.”

Liang Zhirou wanted to bump into him again. This guy was probably thinking about when he could finally devour her.

He’s so bad.

Chen Lu snorted inwardly. In the future, you’ll see if I cook you, this stupid frog.

The distance from the alley to Liang Zhirou’s house wasn’t far, but they had walked for a long, long time, and now they had finally reached the door.

“Remember to cooperate with me when I talk about the house later.”

Chen Lu whispered, then motioned for Liang Zhirou to take out her keys and open the door.

The girl turned the key skillfully, feeling something was off.

This was a bit too stimulating for her, a girl who had always been a good child.

“Auntie, I’m coming over to eat at your place.” Chen Lu walked in, his voice filled with a whimper, “My mom won’t let me eat.”

“Auntie will, I saved some specifically for you.” Xiao Xunfang chuckled, pushing herself up with her cane and taking a few steps towards the door.

She could now walk a few steps with the cane, but she didn’t know how long it would be before she could do without it.

Liang Zhirou carefully helped her to the dining table and then ran to the kitchen to get the dishes.

The four dishes on the table were all Chen Lu’s favorites, clearly untouched. Chen Lu’s heart skipped a beat.

“Next time I run away from home, I’ll come here.”

Chen Lu didn’t hesitate, settling down and sitting opposite Xiao Xunfang.

“Even though you’re busy with work, make sure you eat on time.” Xiao Xunfang advised, “Your health is the most important thing, look at those dark circles under your eyes.”

Chen Lu nodded slightly. After a while, Liang Zhirou, mentally prepared to accompany Chen Lu in deceiving Xiao Xunfang, returned and sat silently between the two.

Unexpectedly, Chen Lu didn’t bring up the topic at all, chatting casually about whatever came to mind.

Confused, she simply stopped thinking about it and silently served them both food.

“How’s your company doing, Little Lu? You seem very busy.”

Finding no other topic, Xiao Xunfang asked with a light laugh, the question every elder asks: Are you busy with work or tired from school?

It’s true that no one wants to work or study, regardless of how tired they are, and no one wants to think about how busy they are. It’s always painful.

But Chen Lu was waiting for this question.

“The past two months have been pretty busy, working round the clock every day.” Chen Lu said seriously, “But I’m earning a lot too, I’ve made a couple of million just in these two months.”

“Little Lu is so amazing, you’ve become a big boss.” Xiao Xunfang laughed, using unused chopsticks to serve Chen Lu some food, “Eat more, you’re still a bit skinny.”

Chen Lu stared at the chicken wings in his bowl, stunned for a moment.

Something’s not right?

Why is there not a single person around me who’s shocked?

Chen Lu felt like he hadn’t earned this money at all, it wasn’t satisfying.

Can’t someone just jump out and mock me for being a broke college student, so I can show off and slap them in the face?

But Chen Lu was still happy. When an elder cares more about your health than seeing you climb the ladder of success, it means you truly matter to them.

They just want you to be healthy, everything else is secondary.

“The housing prices in Hangzhou have been rising rapidly recently, I want to buy a house quickly.”

Thinking that Xiao Xunfang wouldn’t understand these things, Chen Lu kept a straight face and lied, “But I usually go to the company and don’t live there, you can live there later, it’s empty anyway.”

Xiao Xunfang, whose expression had been unchanged, froze. After a long pause, she slowly spoke, “Actually, I want to go back and be with Zhirou’s dad. We have some savings, I want to rent a house in the county town and go see him whenever I can.”

“After all these years… I haven’t gone back once.”

Tears welled up in her eyes, but her lips curled into a smile, “He must resent me.”