Chapter 565: Chapter 565 Reaching a Consensus Chapter 565: Chapter 565 Reaching a Consensus Lu Yichen chased after her and grabbed Luo Qiao’s hand. As soon as they stepped out of the door, Luo Qiao tried to pull her hand back. This guy really had some nerve.
Whenever he could, he’d try to hug her, without considering the occasion. It was purely embarrassing.
Lu Yichen looked around and then held her still, “Please don’t be mad, okay? That was just my instinctive reaction. Qiaoqiao, I’ll try harder in the future.”
Upon hearing this, Luo Qiao understood exactly what was on this man’s mind.
She said sternly, “Lu Yichen, listen to me. You’re already someone to be envied among your peers, you’re already excellent. I’m not saying this to stop you from improving or being better.
What I want you to know is that nothing is more important than your safety and health. Don’t think I don’t know what you’re planning; I don’t want you to gamble your life for your future.”
Because I lack nothing; all I desire is your safety. As long as you’re good to me, that’s enough. Can you understand me?”
Lu Yichen gazed at Luo Qiao, feeling that he was truly fortunate to have met someone as wonderful as her.
Seeing that he remained silent, Luo Qiao retorted somewhat petulantly, “If you achieve success at the cost of your life, what’s the point if you’re not here to enjoy it? What’s the use?
I might remember you, miss you for a while, but it’s more likely that after a few years, I’ll move on and meet someone else.”
No sooner had Luo Qiao finished speaking than Lu Yichen grabbed her hand and quickly led her to a small garden ahead. He felt like he couldn’t breathe; the veins on his hand were bulging.
He found a secluded spot, pulled her into his embrace, and held her tightly without uttering a word.
He now understood Luo Qiao’s meaning, and it reminded him of his biological mother, Gu Taoran. In his memory, his mother was a workaholic, and during their childhood, they were raised by his aunt and several uncles.
His mother was always busy. Eventually, she passed away, and now it’s as if someone else has taken her place. His stepmother took over the household upon her arrival and was relatively good to him and his siblings.
However, he once saw his stepsister wearing his mother’s bracelet, so it’s clear that she still privately favors her own children, which is why he’s reluctant to stay there.
Once, while his dad was retrieving something, he had a chance to look at the dowry jewelry box his mother left behind. The pair of bracelets were indeed missing, though he had not asked about it at the time.
Hearing Luo Qiao’s words, he realized that Qiaoqiao wasn’t trying to impede his progress; she wanted him to excel in his current job and to let things happen naturally. What she wanted was someone who wholeheartedly treated her well. She believed that safety was the greatest blessing.
Lu Yichen said, “I understand now. I will do my job well and spend every spring, summer, autumn, and winter with you from now on.”
Luo Qiao smiled, “As long as you understand. Whatever you do, I won’t oppose it, but please remember that your safety is always the most important thing.”
With the serious matter settled, the two reached a consensus, and it was time to settle accounts.
Lu Yichen wrapped his arms around Luo Qiao’s waist, “Just now, did you say you’d turn around and meet someone else?”
Luo Qiao knew this was a time to face the music and said coquettishly, “Wasn’t that just an inappropriate metaphor? I wanted you to understand clearly.”
This time Lu Yichen wasn’t buying her act, “Don’t ever say or even think such things again. I’ll be with you for a lifetime, treating you better than anyone else in this world could.”
Luo Qiao’s face lit up with smiles at his words, although a bit cheesy, she loved hearing them. She wrapped her arms around Lu Yichen’s neck, “Alright, I’ll wait and see.”
The pair continued their sweet nothings for a while before Lu Yichen reluctantly led her toward the car.
Then those hiding behind the big gate scattered like birds and beasts. Gu Qianru patted her chest and took a sip of water, “Scared me to death. We almost got caught.”
While she was still rejoicing in their narrow escape, in reality, Lu Yichen and Luo Qiao had noticed them all along but had chosen to ignore them and simply drove away.
Stone asked, “Auntie, why did you stop me just now?”
Gu Qianru ruffled Stone’s hair, “You’re usually such a bright kid; how e you’re so dense right now?”
Stone looked at Gu Qianru with a displeased expression that anyone could see. It was as if he was saying if you don’t give me a satisfactory answer today, I’ll never pay attention to you again.
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