Chapter 41: Building a Path in Plain Sight, Secretly Crossing the River

After a while, Jiang Chao continued, “Honestly, I thought you’d come back.

After all, Mo Yuqing wouldn’t be so humble.”

Whether it was the shock of Mo Yuqing’s public apology at the party in front of so many people, or the sadness of his brother’s years of dedication going down the drain, Jiang Chao felt a strange sense of regret at this moment.

“It’s too late.”

Chen Lu said in a deep voice, “And how can you be so sure she really realized she liked me, and not just because she felt uncomfortable suddenly not having someone who was so attentive around?”

He thought his words might be a bit narcissistic, but being able to help buy food and pick up packages every day, being on call for ten years, not many people could do that, right?

Jiang Chao was speechless for a moment, he hadn’t thought of that.

He just put himself in her shoes and thought, if it were him, he would be very moved, for a moment he almost forgot about Chen Lu’s years of dedication.

Damn, am I that cheap? A little bit of kindness and I’m willing to turn back.

“I’ve been a sea king for so long for nothing, you see things more clearly than I do.” He couldn’t help but sigh.

Chen Lu put on a short-sleeved shirt he found in the closet, slowly covering his thin abs, “You’re not confused, you just haven’t put in as much effort as I have.

You can learn from Mo Yuqing and apologize to the girls you’ve hurt before, see how they react.

Although most of the girls you’ve messed with are love-brained, maybe there’s one or two who are truly devoted.”

Jiang Chao didn’t speak, thinking to himself, then I have to see how Liu Yan reacts.

Maybe I’ll be the next Brother Cheng.

“I’m leaving.” Chen Lu picked up the garbage bag, opened the door and was about to leave.

“Wait!”

Jiang Chao suddenly shouted.

“What? Can’t bear to part with your dad?” Chen Lu asked with a smile.

“Think about what I said about going all out together? You love playing games so much, haven’t you ever dreamed of making a game that could be nominated for TGA?”

“Still thinking about it. But I have to remind you, you’ll starve to death if you start a business with that kind of mindset.”

The door closed gently.

“Damn it.”

Jiang Chao cursed.

“That’s why I’m looking for you!”

……

They agreed to go to a hot pot restaurant in the evening.

Since Lin Miaomiao had her own things to do, Chen Lu went to the library to find Liang Zhirou, planning to hang out until dinner time.

She was preparing for the English Level Six exam in June, even when she was in the drama club every day, she didn’t forget to memorize English words, now that she didn’t have to go anymore, she simply immersed herself in the library.

Liang Zhirou wasn’t a student like Chen Lu who could still get good grades while playing around every day, but she wasn’t the kind who worked her butt off and still couldn’t get good grades either.

She was in the middle, so she would spend all the time she didn’t have to work or take care of her mother studying, to ensure that she could get excellent grades, get a scholarship, and also to find a better job in the future.

Seeing the girl who was always so serious, Chen Lu simply got up and borrowed a few books to read.

Liang Zhirou placed her arm gracefully on the smooth table, it looked white and tender, making people want to touch it.

The girl seemed to sense Chen Lu’s gaze, looked up at the book in his hand, and couldn’t help but ask, “What are you reading?”

Chen Lu quickly returned his gaze to the book.

“This? I’m reading this book about the startup process.” Then he pointed to another book on the table.

“This one on the table is the famous “C from Beginner to Burial”.”

Liang Zhirou’s mouth slightly opened, she blinked in bewilderment, “You’re a law major… why are you reading this?”

She was a little surprised, thinking to herself, no wonder Chen Lu knows everything…

Even though Chen Lu’s professional courses were excellent, he was still learning things he didn’t know in his spare time.

“I have nothing to do anyway, just learning a bit, for a friend.” Chen Lu said seriously, “He’s too reckless, he might not take the time to learn about these things.”

Liang Zhirou seemed even more shocked after hearing this, her open mouth never closed.

She was already exhausted just studying her own courses.

Could Chen Lu still spend so much time learning things outside his major?

Chen Lu also saw her thoughts, quietly pointed to the few people in the distance, their books piled high beside them, looking very hard-working, but actually wearing headphones and watching videos.

“There’s no such thing as learning in vain, and I’m using the time others spend watching short videos. I’ll still do what I need to do.”

Chen Lu was sure that if he were to take the law exam now, he would definitely pass.

The girl nodded in a daze, continuing to focus on her own things.

She didn’t know why, but being around Chen Lu made her feel very at ease, even her learning efficiency had increased.

She increasingly liked being around Chen Lu, even if she didn’t do anything.

Even this level of satisfaction was something she had never dared to dream of.

At this moment, Chen Lu suddenly poked her arm with a pen, her skin was very good, just a light press would leave a white mark.

He poked it and then slowly watched the mark disappear.

“Let me poke your face, okay?”

“Liang Zhirou, you wouldn’t want your good friend to be sad, would you?”

Liang Zhirou was stunned for a moment, then slowly moved a little closer to Chen Lu…

This way Chen Lu’s hand wouldn’t have to stretch too far.

……

That night.

The two walked side by side into a hot pot restaurant near the school.

As soon as they entered, they saw Lin Miaomiao waving to them with a smile, completely unconcerned about the strange looks around them.

Liang Zhirou lowered her head and sat next to Lin Miaomiao, Chen Lu sat opposite her.

“You came pretty early.” Chen Lu said jokingly.

Lin Miaomiao put on a shocked expression, “How did you know I went on the school website?”

?????

Chen Lu was stunned.

Did I say that?

Didn’t I just say she came early?

Before Chen Lu could speak, Lin Miaomiao quickly took out her phone, without even looking, she unlocked the screen and it was the school website.

The drama club’s group photo and her interview video were prominently displayed on the homepage.

Because the theme was good and the program was well-prepared, it was naturally chosen as the representative of this year’s school celebration to be publicized.

Although Mo Yuqing’s dance was more popular among all the students, it was ultimately not as good for publicity as the drama club’s program.

“Oh, I didn’t expect it.” Lin Miaomiao sighed, “The school really went all out, why do they have to make such a fuss about it.”

“Zhirou, did you watch the promotional video when you applied to this school? I applied because I watched the video.”

The simple-minded Liang Zhirou had no idea that Lin Miaomiao had set a trap for her, she could only shake her head.

“I heard this program is going to be cut into the recruitment promotional video. I’ll send it to you when it comes out!”

Chen Lu rolled his eyes at her, “Good heavens, your map of Yan Guo is short enough.”

Soon, the waiter came to the three of them with the menu.

“Order the expensive stuff, we’ll eat her poor.” Chen Lu smiled at Liang Zhirou, “We can’t help for nothing.”

Lin Miaomiao couldn’t take it anymore, “You’re shameless! You think I don’t know what you’re doing every day?!”

She protectively hugged Liang Zhirou in her arms and shouted, “You’re building a path in plain sight, secretly crossing the river!!”