Chapter 37: Xiao Yu’er take the initiative

In front of the Lu family’s house in the Pulu alley.

“Bang Bang–”

After parking, Chen Xin stepped forward and knocked on the door. “Xiao Ju?”

Xiao Ju opened the door again, surprising Chen Xin with her quick response. Seeing the complex look in her eyes—admiration mixed with resentment—rather than her usual blank expression, Chen Xin couldn’t help but find it slightly amusing.

Seeing Chen Xin, Xiao Ju seemed a bit down. “Miss Chen, my mother isn’t home.”

“Does Xiao Ju know where she is?”

It wasn’t unexpected that Mrs. Lu wasn’t home, but what was with Xiao Ju’s expression?! Brushing her sleeve with some helplessness, Chen Xin guessed that Mrs. Lu must have restricted her sugar intake after what happened that day. It was necessary for her health, but still a bit regrettable.

“I know.” Xiao Ju responded listlessly.

“Can you take me there?” She gave Chao Feng a look, and Chao Feng understood it, make a sound at the right time to express his presence.

“Sure.” At the same time, Xiao Ju’s spirits lifted again, looking eagerly at Chao Feng before confidently climbing onto the carriage.

This trick still works well!

“Are you sure this is the place?”

Following Xiao Ju’s directions, they finally arrived at a two-story restaurant that was close for renovations after twists and turns.

Why she still asked? Mainly because of Xiao Ju’s forgetfulness. One moment she claimed to have forgotten, the next she pointed in the wrong direction. Even steady Chen Xin was exhausted by her antics.

“It’s here.” This time, Xiao Ju nodded decisively and got off the carriage, heading for the side door leading to the backyard.

“Chao Feng, follow along.”

“Bang Bang—”

“Mom, I’m here, Miss Chen is here too, open the door quickly.”

Xiao Ju’s loud voice echoed, probably hard for Mrs. Lu to ignore.

“Coming, coming.”

When Mrs. Lu opened the door and saw Chen Xin, his stern face suddenly became lively. “Boss, please come in.”

“Okay.” Nodding with a faint smile. “Is Xian Xiaoxiao here?”

“She is, that young lady is very capable, not bad.” Hearing Chen Xin mention Xian Xiaoxiao, Mrs. Lu nodded approvingly.

While leading Chao Feng inside, Chen Xin remarked, “It’s not easy to receive praise from Mrs. Lu. It seems I didn’t choose the wrong person.”

“Hehe… Boss, don’t tease Mrs. Lu. Boss’s discerning eye is incomparable to this Mrs. Lu” Mrs. Lu waved her hand and looked at Chen Xin with an awe-inspiring gaze.

Chen Xin hadn’t expected Mrs. Lu to be so humorous. Perhaps the weight in her heart had finally lifted after many years, allowing her to relax.

“Let’s call Xian Xiaoxiao over first; her husband is also here.”

“Okay.” Mrs. Lu responded and immediately put on her serious face again before turning and leaving.

Opening the car door, “Xiao Yu’er, we’re here.”

Reaching in and grabbing his hand, she led him out slowly. “I’ll carry you down.” She turned her back to him.

Although Chen Xin was used to displaying affection in public, Fang Ziyu still felt a bit uncomfortable. Seeing that Xiao Ju was only paying attention to Chao Feng, he blushed and climbed onto Chen Xin’s back.

“Boss.” Running over, Xian Xiaoxiao arrived in front of Chen Xin, her delicate face covered in sweat.

“Liang is in the car; it’s been a few days since you’ve seen each other. You catch up first. We’ll leave first.”

Carrying the struggling Xiao Yu’er, she went to the front yard where business was being conducted. “Xiao Yu’er, don’t care too much about others’ opinions. As long as we like it, isn’t that what matters?”

Hearing this, Fang Ziyu stopped struggling and hugged Chen Xin’s neck. The more he thought about it, the more reasonable it seemed.

A bright light flashed in his eyes. “Okay, I’ll listen to Xin. Are people there like this too?”

Chen Xin had never talked to Fang Ziyu about modern things. Firstly, she didn’t have time, and secondly, she didn’t think it was necessary.

She had decided to live well with Xiao Yu’er here and didn’t need to reminisce about a place she had no attachment to. Fang Ziyu had never asked Chen Xin about it either, so this sudden question made Chen Xin momentarily unable to react. She didn’t expect that in just a few days, the modern world would already feel so distant to her. Chen Xin chuckled.

“Yes! Men there do as they please, never caring about others’ opinions, doing whatever they want, living freely.” This was the absolute truth.

“That’s great.” Envy was evident in his tone.

“I really want to know what Xin’s hometown is like.”

Hearing this, Chen Xin indulgently replied, “Then tonight, I’ll tell you all about it, okay?”

“Okay.” After speaking, he kissed Chen Xin’s cheek and rested his head on her shoulder, acting like an ostrich.

Being kissed by him first made her feel a bit warm inside. Sensing his movements, she immediately smiled with pleasure. “Hehe… I like it when you take the initiative.”

She didn’t expect Xiao Yu’er to learn so quickly, picking up things as they went along.