Chapter 1102: The End (Lu Guixin Part 26)

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Upon hearing that Lu Guixins father would only arrive in the late evening, Zhou Fu didnt feel so nervous anymore. He then started car engine and drove to Starlight Plaza, where he brought Lu Guixin to a newly opened restaurant that specialized in fish.

A fragrant spicy scent could be smelled the moment they reached the entrance of the shop. Lu Guixins eyes lit up immediately as she pulled Zhou Fu inside.

After sitting down at a table, Zhou Fu watched Lu Guixin, who was focused on ordering the dishes on a tablet. Upon recalling how stern her father had sounded on the line just now, he asked, Arent you worried that your fathers going to deal with you?

Lu Guixin handed the tablet back to the waiter once she was done ordering and then gave the question a serious thought. My dad said that he was going to break my boyfriends legs if I turn out to be dating.

Zhou Fu didnt catch that the first time. Break whose legs?

Yours. Lu Guixin flashed him a polite smile. Its your legs that are going to be broken, so Im not worried at all.

Zhou Fu was speechless.

Lu Guixins eyes curved when she saw his stiff expression. My dads going to arrive tonight. Do you want to elope with me and then come back once my dads calmed down?

Zhou Fu, who had been feeling pretty nervous about meeting Lu Guixins father, suddenly felt a lot relaxed when he heard what she said. He rubbed his finger against the cup. Although the university entrance exams are over and Ive graduated from high school, Im still a minor. If your dad reports me to the police and says that I abducted you Wont we end up being separated by death?

His eyes twitched at the mention of death, his expression dimming as he lowered his gaze and picked up the cup of water to drink.

When Lu Guixin noticed that, she learned forward and gently asked, Whats wrong?

Nothing. Zhou Fu appeared pretty much like usual when he looked up again. He looked much gentler.?

Will her parents mind my family background? Will they be willing to let their daughter marry an orphan?

All of a sudden, Lu Guixin sighed and pouted. Should I get my mom to come here? My dad only listens to my mom.

Zhou Fu propped his face up on his hand while smiling. Are you going to let your mother come beat me up and break my arms?

Lu Guixin thought about it seriously, her eyes lighting up moments later. Then well go stay with my uncles. Im sure theyll help us to stop my dad.

Zhou Fu tapped the table with his finger. What does your dad like? We can go buy some things for him later.

Lu Guixin said quietly, Hell mostly likely toss you out along with the presents.

Just then, a wok of spicy fish was served.

Zhou Fu helped Lu Guixin to tear open the cutlery packaging before pa.s.sing a pair of chopsticks to her. Lets dig in first. We have the whole afternoon to think about what to do.

Okay. Lu Guixin tried her best to make him relax. Actually, my dad probably just finds it too sudden to accept. Once he cools down during the long plane ride, he might not be as angry anymore.

Of course, she was lying when she said that. Shed never seen her father fly into such a huge rage before.

Zhou Fu picked some fish for her. Push the blame to me. Tell him that I wooed you and seduced you.

The corners of Lu Guixins lips slowly lifted as she cupped her face and looked at him. You do have a handsome face, Zhou Fu.

Zhou Fu looked at her. If you do that in front of your parents, wont they disfigure me so as to make you change your mind about me?

Lu Guixin shook her head. Dont worry. Your waist feels good, too. Once the lights are off, I wont have to see your face.

Zhou Fu was speechless.

After the meal, the two returned to school.

With one hand gripping the steering wheel and his other hand resting on the window while holding a cigarette, Zhou Fu flicked the cigarette ash while waiting for the red light to turn green. He turned to look at Lu Guixin. Are you going to go back to cla.s.s?

No, Im going back to the dorm to get my laptop. Lu Guixin had a milk candy in her mouth. After that, well go to Seal Palace to wait for my dad.

Okay.

When the red light turned green, Zhou Fu stepped on the gas pedal and turned the steering wheel to head toward Ming City High School. He placed the cigarette between his lips and then slowly increased the car speed while squinting slightly.

Lu Guixin stared at the cigarette between his lips, where wisps of smoke wafted in the air. Hows smoking like?

She was rather keen on smoking, but her family didnt allow her to touch even a cigarette. She knew that her mother smoked in the past, but she was now under the strict control of her father.

Zhou Fu nonchalantly said, Its like the milk candy in your mouth.

As soon as Lu Guixin hopped into the new car Zhou Fu bought, she found several packs of her favorite milk candy in his storage compartment. She stretched her hand out toward him with two milk candies on it while smiling obediently at him, Shall we do an exchange, then?

Zhou Fu looked down and glanced at her fair palm through the smoke. No.

You only have half a stick left, anyway. Whats wrong with doing an exchange? Lu Guixin huffed.

Still, no.

Lu Guixin glared at him and reached out to take cigarette on her own.

Zhou Fu grabbed her hand, which felt tiny in his. With one hand on the steering wheel and his other hand holding on hers, he said, Dont move. Behave yourself while Im driving.

Lu Guixin stopped moving, but she stared at the cigarette between his lips for the rest of the journey back to the school.

After parking the car at the entrance of the school, Zhou Fu and Lu Guixin got out and walked inside.

Ill just take a puff. Lu Guixin made a compromise.

Even though Gu Si and Gu Hui would smoke in front of her occasionally, they didnt allow her to smoke.

Holding her hand in his, Zhou Fu walked toward the trash bin, preparing to toss the cigarette in it when Lu Guixin suddenly pouted and said, Fine. Ill go buy it myself.

Zhou Fu stopped in his tracks.

Lu Guixin, who was still walking forward, got pulled backwards. She glared at him with displeasure. What now?

Zhou Fu took a drag on his cigarette. Its b.u.t.t was scarlet and bright. The next second, he hold the cigarette between his fingers in one hand and hold Lu Guixins chin with his other hand while bending down to kiss her. As his tongue pried open his lips, the smoke traveled into her mouth bit by bit.

Lu Guixins eyes widened in surprise. Although Zhou Fu had been threatening to kiss her if she didnt do as he said, he had never kissed her other than the time in the Student Union office.

Lu Guixin!

All of a sudden, a deep, cold, and hostile voice rang out.

Lu Guixin felt a chill travel from the base of her spine right to her head as she pushed Zhou Fu away immediately. Even as she choked on the smoke that she inhaled too fast, she didnt dare to close her eyes. She looked in the direction of the voice and saw a black SUV down the road with its rear window opened.

A sharp and defined face gradually appeared in vivid color.

Lu Guixin frowned, her eyes all red from the coughing as she stammered, D-Dad

Zhou Fu was also coughing hard from the smoke in his mouth.

Lu Chengzhous face couldnt be any darker at the moment. Youre having the time of your life, huh?

Lu Guixin kept quiet.

As the car door was pushed open from the inside, what came into sight first were Lu Chengzhous long legs. After getting out of the car, he slammed the door shut and slid a hand into his pocket as he looked at the nervous-looking Lu Guixin and Zhou Fu from across the road with narrowed eyes.

Lu Guixin took a step forward and admitted her mistakes with her head lowered. Im sorry, Dad. I shouldnt have lied to you.

Lu Chengzhou glanced at his daughter before looking hostilely at Zhou Fu, sending waves of oppression at him.

Zhou Fu stepped in front of Lu Guixin and s.h.i.+elded her. Its my fault, Uncle. Please dont blame her.

Lu Chengzhou became angrier at the sight of Zhou Fu protecting his daughter.

Just then, a Rolls-Royce stopped in front of them.

Everyone looked over and saw the driver get down to open the pa.s.senger door.

Lan Sha, in a Chinese tunic suit, got off.

Lu Guixin, who hadnt seen Lan Sha in a long time, had been planning to visit him for a few days during the summer vacation. Hence, she was happy to see him. G.o.d-Grandpa.

Lan Sha walked over, his expression genial and kind. Guixin.

Lu Guixin tugged on Zhou Fus clothes. Zhou Fu, this is my G.o.d-grandfather.

Zhou Fu politely bowed at him. G.o.d-Grandpa.

Lan Sha patted his shoulder. Ive heard of your name long ago. Although you requested to keep your ident.i.ty confidential when you helped to solve the computing problem, I managed to find out some things about you. Not bad.

Lan Sha, who had high attainment in computing, had great appreciation for the young talents.

Zhou Fu remained slightly tense. Thank you, G.o.d-Grandpa.

Just then, Lu Qi opened the other side of the pa.s.senger door. A tall and slim figure, who was wearing a black silk s.h.i.+rt with its collar unb.u.t.toned revealing her fair and delicate collarbones, got out of the car while holding a phone in hand.

The sun was s.h.i.+ning rather brightly, causing Gu Mang to squint. So, she took her cap from the car and put it on before walking over to Lan Shas side. What brings you here, G.o.dfather?

Lan Sha put his hands behind his back. I heard that Guixin and her boyfriend topped the university entrance exams and will soon be going to university, so I came over to take a look.

Zhou Fu was surprised when he saw Gu Mang. Sister Gu.

Lu Chengzhou and Lu Guixin were rather surprised to hear him address Gu Mang that way.

Gu Mang walked over, nodding and smiling slightly at him. Its been a while.

Mom. Lu Guixin looked at Gu Mang and then at Zhou Fu. How do you know Zhou Fu?

His mental condition wasnt in a good state when he was nine, and I was responsible for his treatment in The Gray Building.

Having read Zhou Fus information, Lu Chengzhou knew that The Gray Building had a rather capable psychiatrist working for them, but he didnt think to check their ident.i.ty, so he didnt know it was Gu Mang.

It was currently around 2 PM, so it was hot and sweltering outside.

Gu Mang, who was irritated by the heat, said, Lets talk at Seal Palace.

At Seal Palace.

When Lu Qi went to prepare some drinks for everyone, he was stopped by Lu Guixin, who said shed do it instead.

Zhou Fu followed Lu Guixin to the kitchen, but he didnt allow her to do the work. He did it himself and even brought the drinks to the coffee table. As he placed the cups in front of the elders, Gu Mang lifted her chin in the direction of the sofa as an indication for him to sit down. He nodded. Thank you, Sister Gu.

Even though the hierarchy was messed up, n.o.body bothered to correct Zhou Fu, knowing that he was used to address Gu Mang as such.

Lan Sha, who was highly satisfied with Zhou Fu, said to Lu Chengzhou, You found yourself a good son-in-law. You wont have to marry her off. They can both stay in the capital in the future.

While Lu Chengzhou said nothing to that, Lu Guixin sat next to Lan Sha and hugged his arm happily while saying with a smile, Well go back to Changning County to visit you often, G.o.d-Grandpa.

Lan Sha let out a hearty laugh. Sure. Youre welcome to come over anytime.

Lan Sha then patted her hand. Now that your results are out and youve chosen your schools, its time for you to bring Zhou Fu to meet your grandparents and the other elders. I wont be going back to Changning County for the time being. Ill stay here until you start school.

Gu Mang smiled when she saw how silent Lu Chengzhou was being, but the next second, she felt him pinching her finger.

Lan Sha looked at everyone. In that case, shall we head back to the capital this afternoon?

No. Something cropped up at Shadow League. Yun Ling agreed to meet with F, and I want Guixin to meet F before sending them to Shadow League for training, said Gu Mang. This was part of the reason why Lu Chengzhou and her had brought forward their plans to come to Ming City.

Lan Sha had also heard of that hacker before. F had joined Shadow League two years ago and had successfully completed several missions. Their status in Shadow League was almost on par with that of the founding elders.

Just then, Zhou Fu, who had been keeping quiet, suddenly lifted his head. Sister Gu, whats your relations.h.i.+p with Shadow League?

Given how good he was at computing, he mustve heard something about Shadow League before. After giving it some thought, he looked at her and said, Arctic Fox.

From the first time Gu Mang saw Zhou Fu, she knew that he was smart. Her lips curled as she nodded. Thats me.

In that case, we can head to the capital this afternoon.

Everyone turned to him in surprise as he said, Because Im F.

The room went silent for several seconds before Lan Sha burst out laughing, What a coincidence!

Zhou Fu then respectfully said, Sister Gu, before going to the capital, Id like to go see my mother.

Sure, take Guixin with you.

Just then, Lu Chengzhou suddenly spoke up, Quit smoking, or dont smoke in front of Guixin.

Zhou Fu respectfully responded, Noted, Uncle.

At the Martyrs Cemetery.

Zhou Fu crouched down and placed a bouquet of flowers on the ground. Mom, this is Lu Guixin. Shes Sister Mangs daughter and my girlfriend.

Lu Guixin bowed. h.e.l.lo, Auntie. My names Lu Guixin, and Im Zhou Fus girlfriend. You dont have to worry about him anymore. You can leave him to me with peace of mind. I have my parents, two elder brothers, two uncles, one G.o.d-father, and grandparents. I have many people who love me, and Ill share all of them with Zhou Fu.

Zhou Fus vision blurred as tears pooled in his eyes. He suddenly stood up and turned around to hug Lu Guixin.

When Lu Guixin looked up, she could feel his trembling breath behind her ear.

Zhou Fu buried his face in the crook of her neck and greedily sniffed her scent. After a while, he whispered, After my parents pa.s.sed away, I didnt know the meaning of my life and how I should continue to live on. It was Sister Mang who told me that if I didnt know why I should live on, then I should just go to school with ordinary people of my age, gain knowledge, and slowly move forward like everyone else. Thats why I didnt quit high school even though I was accepted into university long ago. It turned out that, by living the pace of an ordinary person, I was able to meet you.

The End