Chapter 70: Marry Me?

It was eleven o’clock at night. Mu Luo Xi’s place was remote, and most restaurants were already closed by this time.

She sighed helplessly, “Mr. Lu, are you very hungry? You have to eat at this time?”

“What? You’re so impatient with your savior?” Lu Jing Zhou looked at her, “I haven’t eaten a single bite since this morning.”

He got off the plane, went home to see his parents first, and didn’t have time to eat lunch. He had work to deal with, and after finishing work, he went directly to Shen Yu’s birthday party.

During this time, he hadn’t even had a sip of water.

Mu Luo Xi didn’t know this. She apologized slightly, “I’m sorry, I didn’t know. There’s a dumpling shop here that has good flavor. If Mr. Lu doesn’t mind, I’ll take you there.”

“I don’t mind.”

She thought Lu Jing Zhou would mind. After all, it was just a small stall, not suitable for someone of his status to eat at.

They arrived at the stall. There was only a sign at the entrance: [Fresh Shrimp Dumpling Shop].

The dumplings were very cheap. There were a few tables set up outside, and the hygiene conditions were average.

“Do you want to eat?” Mu Luo Xi looked at him.

He nodded.

“Boss, one bowl of dumplings.” Mu Luo Xi shouted to the busy person inside.

As soon as she finished speaking, Lu Jing Zhou’s voice came from behind, “Boss, two bowls.”

Mu Luo Xi didn’t pay attention. She thought he was too hungry because he hadn’t eaten all day and one bowl wouldn’t be enough.

The boss came out of the shop and looked at Lu Jing Zhou, “Sir, two bowls will be twenty yuan.”

Lu Jing Zhou took out his wallet, ready to pay. Then, Mu Luo Xi was dumbfounded.

Lu Jing Zhou took out a black card from his wallet and handed it to the boss, “Swipe this.”

The boss looked at the card in his hand and said with difficulty, “Sir, we only accept cash here.”

Lu Jing Zhou searched his wallet again and took out a few foreign currencies, “Do you accept this?”

The boss shook his head in difficulty, “Sir, we’re closing soon. I’ll give you these two bowls for free.”

Mu Luo Xi took out two ten-yuan bills from her bag and handed them to the boss, “Boss, please.”

The boss originally didn’t want to accept it, but they insisted on paying, so he finally accepted it.

Mu Luo Xi casually glanced at Lu Jing Zhou, “Consider this as repayment for saving me today.”

She went to the table. Knowing that someone like Lu Jing Zhou wouldn’t be used to eating in this kind of place, she took out two wet wipes from her bag and wiped the stool and table again.

“Is it only worth twenty yuan? Then your life is a bit cheap.” Lu Jing Zhou sat down next to her.

“What?” Mu Luo Xi said, “Otherwise, I’ll marry myself to you?”

After saying that, she didn’t dare to look at Lu Jing Zhou. She often joked like this with Ruan Yu and Ji Sheng, so she blurted it out.

“Okay.” Lu Jing Zhou’s gaze fell on her, burning with intensity.

“I was just kidding, Mr. Lu, don’t take it seriously.” What’s okay? He says okay to everything.

Lu Jing Zhou sighed helplessly, “You’re so distant that you’re calling me Mr. Lu?”

Mu Luo Xi didn’t say anything anymore, and he didn’t get angry.

During this time, he had also figured it out. He shouldn’t have been angry with this little girl. After all, she was still young. She just couldn’t figure it out, she couldn’t get over her own hurdle. It wasn’t that she didn’t like him.

So he would stay by her side, waiting for her to figure it out, to cross that hurdle in her heart.

It was just a matter of time. If it didn’t work, he would wait a lifetime, and he would enjoy it.

When she got home, Mu Luo Xi’s mind was full of what Lu Jing Zhou had said before they parted, “I’m not leaving this time.”

All night, Mu Luo Xi wanted to ask him when he was leaving, but in the end, when she heard him say this, she felt a secret sense of relief and inexplicable happiness.

He wasn’t leaving, which was good. At least she wouldn’t have to hear from others about how he was doing.

After taking a shower, she lay in bed. She thought that her feelings for Lu Jing Zhou had faded a bit during this time, but when she saw him, she realized it was just an illusion.

Her love for him was even stronger.

She picked up her phone and opened the chat box with Ruan Yu, [Lu Jing Zhou is back, he’s not leaving.]

Ruan Yu: [What do you think? I hope you can figure out your own heart. No matter what the outcome, don’t leave any regrets.]

Looking at Ruan Yu’s message, Mu Luo Xi turned off the phone screen and fell into deep thought.

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Gu family’s old house.

Ji Sheng returned from Shen Yu’s birthday party and was stopped by Jiang Shi Qing.

“How do you feel about your sister-in-law after spending time with her?” Jiang Shi Qing asked. She was just worried that her son would be hurt.

“My sister-in-law is great. I really like my sister-in-law.” Ji Sheng said seriously, “My sister-in-law is very kind to everyone, and she’s very loving with my brother.”

Ji Sheng looked at Jiang Shi Qing in confusion, “Auntie, why are you asking this?”

“Nothing.” Jiang Shi Qing felt relieved when she heard this.

“My sister-in-law is truly beautiful and kind-hearted. I accidentally found a job, and I didn’t have money to eat at the time. My sister-in-law didn’t know my identity, and she even advanced my salary.” When it came to Ruan Yu, Ji Sheng couldn’t think of anything else but praise.

Jiang Shi Qing nodded with a smile, “Little Ji Sheng, when are you going back? I’ve also met Nan Yi. He’s handsome and capable, and he’s worthy of our little Ji Sheng.”

Speaking of Nan Yi, Ji Sheng’s cheeks flushed unnaturally red. She changed the subject, “Auntie, isn’t it good for me to stay here with you? Are you tired of me?”

She pouted in grievance and looked at Jiang Shi Qing.

“How could that be? Auntie is happy to have you stay here with me. How could I be tired of you?” Jiang Shi Qing said, “It’s just that our little Ji Sheng’s life-long event can’t be delayed.”

“Auntie, I’m still young. It’s not urgent.” Ji Sheng said, “I’m sleepy. I’m going to bed now. Good night, Auntie.”

After saying that, she turned and went upstairs.

She sat on the bed dejectedly, looking at the messages in her chat box with Nan Yi. They were all sent by her, but he had never replied.

It wasn’t like this before. Nan Yi never ignored her before, and he wouldn’t ignore her for so long.

What was he doing now?

She thought of Fu Mama, Nan Yi’s mother. She called her Fu Mama because Nan Yi’s mother had always been very kind to her since she was a child.

She called Fu Mama, and the other side picked up quickly, “Little Ji Sheng, have you forgotten about Fu Mama? You only remember to call Fu Mama now.”

“How could I?” Ji Sheng said, “Fu Mama, what are you doing?”

Actually, she wanted to ask what Nan Yi was doing, but it was too obvious, so she didn’t ask.

“I’ve been busy all day. I just finished eating.”

Ji Sheng was about to say something when she heard a voice from the other side, “Son, you’re back. Come wash your hands and eat.”

Then a familiar voice hummed in response.

Her heart skipped a beat.

Fu Mama’s gentle voice came from the other side, “Little Ji Sheng, Nan Yi is back. I’ll let him talk to you later.”

Ji Sheng was a little flustered. She didn’t know how to face Nan Yi, “Fu Mama, no need. If I have anything, I’ll call him. You guys eat first.”

Ji Sheng was about to hang up the phone.

“Little Ji Sheng, have you had a fight with Nan Yi? Tell Fu Mama, I’ll help you deal with him.”