AAWOMAHI Chapter66

Lu Xingmian had a pair of very beautiful eyes, like a deer’s. They were sweet when he smiled and always held a clear, confident, and strong gaze.

 

But at this moment, those beautiful eyes were full of confusion.

 

Lu Xingmian: “What do you mean, ‘the rest of my life’?”

 

Lu Shiran smiled. “It means my whole life is yours, and yours alone. I’ll do anything for you, not just lull you to sleep. Do you want it?”

 

This was very tempting. He knew Lu Shiran was just trying to make him happy. Who could possibly buy the entire life of the famous head of the Lu clan? The “1,000 hours” he had “bought” before was purely a happy accident. If Lu Xingmian had known Lu Shiran’s identity back then, he would have dug a hole and buried himself in it. He could not spare even a single minute of the Lu family head’s time, let alone an entire hour.

 

But Lu Xingmian still couldn’t help but ask, “How can I buy it?”

 

Lu Shiran smiled. “Kiss me, and I’m yours for life.”

 

Lu Xingmian stared at him in disbelief. Just like that?

 

Lu Shiran seemed to know what he was thinking. “Lu Xingmian’s affection is the most precious thing in this world, and Zai Zai’s kiss is also the most precious. So, a kiss to buy my whole life—do you want it?”

 

The man’s voice was so enchanting. Even when Lu Xingmian was hiding in the deepest part of his heart, hearing that voice made him tentatively emerge, slowly, slowly, to come to the owner of the voice. When the man wrapped his arms around him, Lu Xingmian no longer wanted to run away.

 

Their distance was very close. Lu Shiran’s face was sharply defined, and his Adam’s apple jutted out prominently. Lu Xingmian’s gaze followed its rise and fall.

 

Lu Shiran knew that Lu Xingmian had no resistance to his voice, and he also knew which specific tone Lu Xingmian was most susceptible to. He leaned into Lu Xingmian’s ear and whispered, “Does Zai Zai want it?”

 

Lu Xingmian’s pupils contracted instantly. He tilted his head back and kissed Lu Shiran’s lips, lingering for several seconds.

 

Lu Shiran smiled. “It’s settled. You’ve bought my whole life, so for this lifetime, I’m the only one who will take care of you.”

 

Lu Xingmian murmured, “You’re getting a bad deal.”

 

Lu Shiran said, “How am I getting a bad deal? I’m clearly getting the best deal by meeting a great treasure like you.” He almost lost Lu Xingmian before.

 

Lu Xingmian felt deeply moved. Whenever Lu Shiran saw that he was unhappy, he would find ways to cheer him up. On the way back on the bus, Lu Xingmian was preoccupied with thoughts and almost forgot his shopping bags when he got off. But now, Lu Shiran had quickly comforted him. Lu Shiran always had a way of quickly soothing his sensitive heart.

 

Lu Shiran knelt in front of him to take off his shoes and then put on his slippers.

 

He didn’t know when it started, but whenever they entered the door together, Lu Shiran would help him take off his shoes. And when they left, Lu Shiran would help him put them on.

 

Lu Xingmian remained seated on the sofa, swinging his legs as he watched Lu Shiran carefully place each pair of shoes on the rack, his movements skilled and natural.

 

He still hadn’t asked why he used so much money yet.

 

Lu Xingmian: “Ge, I returned that money to the Lu family.”

 

When Lu Xingmian told him he used 500,000, Lu Shiran had already guessed. “Zai Zai, from now on, I’ll be the one to take care of you.”

 

The Lu family had gone bankrupt, and after a series of struggles, they would surely be thinking about the 500,000 they had given Lu Xingmian. This was good. From now on, Lu Xingmian would have no relation to the Lu family whatsoever, and no one would be allowed to take him away again.

 

As for the Lu family, they were probably still in their beautiful dream. That so-called friend was nothing but a fraud, and the so-called project was just a deception to trick the Lu family. Lu Yan and the others were so eager to make a comeback that they couldn’t even see such an obvious scam. They deserved it.

 

Lu Shiran knew that Lu Yan had mortgaged everything the Lu family had for this project. He would just watch as Lu Yan and the others were scammed into total ruin, never to recover. He, Lu Shiran, was no saint who would go and warn Lu Yan.

 

“What are you thinking about?” Lu Xingmian noticed Lu Shiran was distracted. “Did something happen?”

 

“I was thinking about something.” Lu Shiran smiled. “Zai Zai, the rest period you mentioned is over today, so tonight, can we…”

 

Lu Xingmian: “……” So soon?

 

Lu Shiran asked him, “You’re not uncomfortable anymore, right?”

 

Lu Xingmian turned his head away, his ears a fiery red. After a long moment, he whispered, “Mm.”

 

In the past, it was Lu Xingmian who always teased Lu Shiran; now it was the other way around. Lu Shiran was always teasing him, and Lu Xingmian would get shy every time.

 

Lu Shiran laughed. “What do you want for dinner tonight? I’ll cook.”

 

It had to be said that Lu Shiran, in a shirt with his sleeves rolled up and an apron on, was very handsome. With such long legs, he was practically the epitome of “leg master.”

 

Lu Shiran was making soup. When it was nearly done, he called out to Lu Xingmian. “Zai Zai, come and taste it.”

 

“Coming.” What Lu Xingmian liked the most was tasting the dishes Lu Shiran made.

 

He almost floated over to Lu Shiran, took a sip from the big ladle in his hand, and pursed his lips. It was delicious. There was nothing to critique about Lu Shiran’s cooking skills; he didn’t even need Lu Xingmian to taste it. He could make a delicious meal with his eyes closed.

 

Lu Shiran: “How’s the saltiness?”

 

Lu Xingmian gave a thumbs-up. “It’s perfect. Very savory and delicious.”

 

Lu Shiran was smiling from the praise. Lu Xingmian held his hand and drank all the soup from the ladle.

 

After finishing the soup, Lu Xingmian felt a slight greasiness on his lips. He glanced at Lu Shiran’s handsome face, his large eyes sparkling. “Ge, come here for a moment.”

 

Lu Shiran lowered his head, and Lu Xingmian planted a big kiss on his cheek, giggling. “For wiping my mouth.”

 

Lu Shiran dotingly took a tissue to wipe Lu Xingmian’s mouth and then his own face.

 

“Go wash your hands. Dinner’s almost ready.”

 

Lu Xingmian: “Okay.”

 

Lu Xingmian had once offered to learn how to cook with Lu Shiran, but Lu Shiran had refused.

 

Lu Shiran said that as long as one person in the family can cook, it’s enough, and Lu Xingmian doesn’t need to learn.

 

Lu Xingmian then asked him why he still taught him how to cook before, even if it was just over a video call.

 

Lu Shiran sighed and said that at the time, Lu Xingmian was always eating instant noodles, so Lu Shiran could only teach him how to cook to get him to eat fewer instant noodles.

 

But now it’s different. With him around, there’s no way Lu Shiran would let Lu Xingmian go into the kitchen to cook.

 

During dinner, Lu Shiran kept putting food on Lu Xingmian’s plate: “Eat more, eat this.”

 

Lu Shiran made all of Lu Xingmian’s favorite dishes. Lu Xingmian ate a lot and was already full.

 

Lu Xingmian: “Ge, I’m really full.”

 

Lu Shiran: “Eat more, you’ll need the energy tonight.”

 

Lu Xingmian: “…Ge, can I discuss something with you?”

 

Lu Shiran: “Hmm, go ahead.”

 

Lu Xingmian: “Can we not exceed three times today?”

 

Lu Shiran: “We’ll see.”

 

It’s over. As long as Lu Shiran says “we’ll see,” it means more than three times.

 

Every year as the end of the year approaches, the Lu clan would hold a grand banquet, and this year was no exception. This time, the banquet invited prominent figures from all walks of life in Yancheng, and a lot of people were coming to the event.

 

Lu Yu thought Lu Xingmian still wouldn’t come with Lu Shiran this time.

 

But to his surprise, he saw Lu Xingmian walking beside Lu Shiran.

 

It was his wife who reminded him, and only then did he realize the boy next to Lu Shiran was Lu Xingmian.

 

Lu Xingmian was wearing a well-tailored suit that made him look incredibly sharp. The fabric was clearly chosen by Lu Shiran himself—low-key but expensive.

 

Moreover, Lu Xingmian’s outfit was a couple’s outfit with Lu Shiran. Lu Yu clicked his tongue in his heart, thinking about Lu Shiran’s little trick to coax Lu Xingmian into wearing a couple’s outfit with him.

 

It wasn’t that Lu Yu had never seen Lu Xingmian at the banquet before.

 

At that time, Lu Xingmian was still with the Lu family, and the formal wear he wore was always too big and ill-fitting. It was obvious that the Lu family didn’t value him and just threw random clothes at him. If it weren’t for Lu Xingmian’s outstanding looks, he really couldn’t have pulled off those ill-fitting clothes.

 

But now, the Lu Xingmian, who was wearing a high-end custom suit and shiny leather shoes, looked like a brilliant gem in the crowd, radiating light.

 

This was the true aura of a young nobleman.

 

Seeing Lu Xingmian like this, Lu Yu couldn’t help but think that his own younger brother seemed a bit unworthy of him, like an old ox grazing on tender grass, tsk.

 

When Lu Xingmian and Lu Shiran appeared at the banquet together, everyone’s gazes were filled with astonishment.

 

Everyone in the social circles knew that Lu Shiran’s private life was always a mystery. No one had ever seen anyone by his side, nor had he ever brought anyone with him to a banquet.

 

But now, a boy was standing right there beside him, and Lu Shiran was even holding his hand.

 

Yes, everyone saw correctly: the revered, famous head of the Lu clan was gently holding a boy’s hand as they entered the hall.

 

Throughout the entire time, it was clear that the head of the Lu clan was very nervous and protective of this boy.

 

It had to be admitted that the boy had a beautiful, stunning face, especially when he smiled, which made people unable to help but exclaim in admiration.

 

Who was this boy? Which family was he from? They seemed to have never seen this boy before.

 

The guests privately started asking around, but no one knew who this boy that had appeared out of nowhere was. Some felt he looked a little familiar but just couldn’t remember where they had seen him.

 

Lu Shiran took Lu Xingmian to a room to rest.

 

“How are you feeling? Are you nervous?”

 

Lu Xingmian smiled and said, “A little.” Of course, he saw everyone’s curious gazes when he came in with Lu Shiran, but with Lu Shiran beside him, he felt okay.

 

Lu Shiran was still a bit worried: “If you feel uncomfortable or don’t like it, just tell me, and I’ll take you home.”

 

Lu Xingmian said, “I won’t.”

 

He knew this banquet was very important, and he had promised to come with Lu Shiran, so how could he let him take him back halfway through?

 

Lu Shiran knew what he was worried about and soothed him: “It’s alright. Lu Yu is here, so it won’t be a big deal if I don’t attend.”

 

Lu Xingmian showed a sweet smile: “Ge, I want to attend the banquet with you.”

 

While Lu Shiran and Lu Xingmian remained in the room, Lu Yan’s family of three arrived.

 

Xia Yuefang wore her long-coveted evening gown. After being altered, the dress fit her perfectly, accentuating her beautiful figure. Xia Yuefang had been beautiful in her youth, and even now in her forties, she retained a radiant charm.

 

As the three of them arrived, they happened to overhear a conversation about Lu Shiran and the boy by his side.

 

Xia Yuefang was also curious about which young master had caught Lu Shiran’s eye.