Chapter 8: The Treasure of His Heart

Lu Hanchuan looked at her and shook his head, then slowly let out two words: “Did not.”

“Didn’t pull it? Zhi-girl, let’s just ignore him!”

Grandma Lu finally couldn’t hold herself back and walked out of the room.

Su Zhiyi nodded with a smile and agreed: “Alright, then I’ll listen to Grandma Lu and won’t bother with him!”

When Lu Hanchuan heard the words won’t bother with him, his nerves instantly tensed up, and his expression became slightly unnatural.

Su Zhiyi noticed his panic but hardened her heart and pretended not to see it.

If she didn’t give him a little push, he would still be holding onto the idea of making her leave.

Even though her heart ached for him, she also wanted him to make up his mind sooner and completely give up on the thought of sending her away.

After breakfast, Mother Lu happily took Su Zhiyi out for a stroll.

Grandma Lu looked at Lu Hanchuan, who sat blankly on the sofa, and couldn’t help but sigh. “Xiao Chuan, Zhi-girl truly wants to be good to you. You should think it over carefully.”

With that, she turned around and went back to her room.

Grandpa Lu added: “No man of the Lu family is a coward.”

After speaking, he patted Lu Hanchuan on the shoulder and went off to find his wife.

How could Lu Hanchuan not know that the men of the Lu family were no cowards?

But she was the treasure he held at the tip of his heart. He couldn’t bear to force her, not even a little.

He had already selfishly kept her by his side.

If, after he recovered from his injuries, she still couldn’t accept him, then…

Just the thought of losing her again one day sent a sharp, needle-like pain through his chest.

On the other side, Su Zhiyi had no idea that there was a big fool quietly feeling heartbroken because of her.

At that moment, Mother Lu reached out and held up a plain floral dress. “Zhizhi, what do you think of this dress?”

“It’s nice.” Su Zhiyi replied absentmindedly.

Mother Lu saw her lack of enthusiasm but wasn’t upset. Instead, she looked at her with a smile. “You, don’t worry. Nanny Sun will take good care of Xiao Chuan.”

Su Zhiyi felt a bit embarrassed after hearing that and gave a shy smile.

Then her little face scrunched up like a cute steamed bun. “But Brother Lu seems to dislike me. He doesn’t even want to talk to me.”

Mother Lu replied: “Oh, he’s just like that. Don’t take it to heart.”

“He treats you much more gently than he does anyone else.”

Then, she placed the dress into Su Zhiyi’s hands. “Xiao Chuan is the type who’s cold on the outside but warm on the inside. He’s also an incredibly stubborn child.

Once he sets his mind on something, he’ll never turn back. And he definitely won’t let go easily.

Zhizhi, you have to give him some time.”

Su Zhiyi nodded in agreement. “Alright, I understand, Aunt Lu.”

Mother Lu smiled as she gently pushed her toward the fitting room nearby. “Go try it on. In a few days, it’ll be your Grandpa Lu’s birthday banquet. When the time comes, I’ll introduce you to everyone.”

Upon hearing that, a blush of shyness appeared on Su Zhiyi’s face. “Okay, but…”

“This dress is on Xiao Chuan.” Mother Lu interrupted immediately, seeing that Su Zhiyi intended to pay for it herself.

Su Zhiyi still felt it wasn’t appropriate. “That won’t do, Aunt Lu. I’ll pay for it myself.”

Mother Lu looked at her with a cheerful expression. “Isn’t it a bit too early to talk about that? You should first see whether the size fits.”

Su Zhiyi’s cheeks turned slightly red, and she nodded. “Okay, I’ll go try it on now.”

With that, she turned and walked into the fitting room beside her.

Meanwhile, Mother Lu turned to the shop clerk behind her. “We’ll take this dress. Also, bring a few more outfits in the same size.”

The shop clerk replied with a smile: “Of course, please wait a moment.”

After a short while, Su Zhiyi stepped out of the fitting room, and in that instant, she drew countless amazed and admiring gazes.

The plain floral dress made her look even more delicate and lovely, her fair skin glowing.

The sash at the waist perfectly outlined her slender figure, highlighting a small waist that could be held in one hand. Amidst her innocence, there was a subtle charm that captivated the eye.

Her softly curled, loose hair made her look like a little fairy who had wandered by mistake into the human world.

“She looks so beautiful!”

“Oh my god—Mom, I just saw a fairy!”

Someone even turned directly to the nearby shop clerk and asked: “Excuse me, is this dress still available?”

The person’s friend teased with a grin: “Oh please, do you have skin as fair as hers? Are you as pretty and cute as she is? Let’s not even try it on.”

But the person wasn’t the least bit annoyed. “Come on, don’t speak the truth so bluntly! Why can’t I try it on?!”

Her friend laughed and replied: “Alright, alright!”

Then she turned toward the shop clerk. “Get one for me too!”

The shop clerk’s smile nearly stretched to her ears. “Yes, of course! Please wait just a moment!”

After speaking, the shop clerk jogged off toward the stockroom to fetch the dress.

Back here, Mother Lu, having finished watching the lively scene, turned to look at Su Zhiyi, who looked just like a little fairy standing before her. “Here, take these and keep trying them on.”

Su Zhiyi quickly waved her hands. “No, no, it’s okay! Aunt Lu, one dress is already enough.”

“How could just one be enough? Be good and try on a few more. If they fit, we’ll buy them all so you can rotate them.”

Seeing that Su Zhiyi was about to refuse again, she immediately added: “It was Xiao Chuan who asked me to bring you here to buy a few more outfits to wear. Just be good and listen. Go on now.”

The moment Su Zhiyi heard that it was Lu Hanchuan who had asked Mother Lu to bring her shopping, her heart couldn’t help but overflow with sweetness.

She then obediently nodded, took the clothes in her hands, and walked back into the fitting room.

Meanwhile, Mother Lu’s mind drifted back to the night before, when Lu Hanchuan had come to find her:

“Mom, please take Zhizhi shopping for a few clothes tomorrow.”

As he spoke, he handed her a passbook from his hand.

Mother Lu immediately understood his intentions.

“Alright, I’ll take her to buy a few outfits to start with, but in the future, you’ll need to buy clothes for her yourself—or take her shopping personally.”

Hearing those words, a trace of bitterness surfaced in Lu Hanchuan’s heart. “Thank you.”

“You brat, what’s with thanking your own mother? Alright, go get some rest now.”

Lu Hanchuan nodded and turned to leave.

Now back in the present, Mother Lu couldn’t help but feel a little worried—what if Su Zhiyi had only agreed to marry Lu Hanchuan because she wanted to repay him for saving Su Junyi?

And according to some gossip she’d heard from the neighbors near the Su family, Su Zhiyi already had someone she liked.

Sigh… Matters of the heart are truly impossible to predict.

Inside the fitting room, Su Zhiyi couldn’t help but sigh to herself: “Aunt Lu really has great taste. All of the clothes are simple and elegant. I like every single one of them. For the birthday banquet in two days, I mustn’t embarrass the Lu family.”

Soon, the two of them finished shopping and walked out of the store, both wearing bright, happy smiles.

At that moment, a pretty young woman with trendy curled hair passed by them.

Mother Lu glanced at her and then smiled at Su Zhiyi. “Zhizhi, I think those curls look quite nice. Why don’t you get a perm too?”

Hearing that, Su Zhiyi immediately covered her head with both hands in resistance. “No, no! I don’t want it!”

Mother Lu chuckled and teased her with a gentle smile. “Alright, alright, our Zhizhi doesn’t need a perm—she’s already as beautiful as a little fairy.”

Su Zhiyi’s cheeks flushed with embarrassment. “Aunt Lu, you’re teasing me again.”

“Okay, okay, Auntie won’t say another word.”