Chapter 364 Awkward Meeting
Wan Bin was up to something next door with a small-time actress.
A small-time actress... Being able to get involved with a big shot like Wan Bin—well, that was practically a heaven-sent opportunity.
If Wan Bin brought her along for just two projects, her status would be completely different.
So... it made sense.
But that actress had previously slipped a note to Lu Chengwen. He had casually tossed it aside.
Thinking about it now, it was disgusting.
Wan Bin was extremely nervous when he saw Lu Chengwen and stammered,
"President Lu, we were just—"
"It has nothing to do with me."
Lu Chengwen pulled Xu Xuejiao along and moved to another location.
Once they got there, Xu Xuejiao lowered her head, saying nothing.
Lu Chengwen said, "This place should be fine, no one should be around. Let's speed things up. Hmm? What's wrong with you?"
Xu Xuejiao lifted her head, her tear-filled eyes looking at Lu Chengwen.
"Lu Chengwen, I love you very much, but... the way you're doing this makes me feel cheap."
Lu Chengwen was stunned.
"I always made advances on you before because I genuinely liked you, not because I was promiscuous."
"I—"
"You acting like this all of a sudden makes me really sad and uncomfortable. Honestly, what do you take me for? Someone who can just lift her skirt anytime, anywhere..."
Xu Xuejiao's voice choked up as she spoke.
Lu Chengwen sighed.
He gently cupped Xu Xuejiao's face. "I'm sorry, Xuejiao."
Lu Chengwen decided to lie. Even if he had to deceive her today, he had to get this done.
There was an emotional foundation between them. It was just that the location, the method, and the timing... were far from ideal.
"Xuejiao, I really like you."
"What do you like about me?"
"I like your intelligence, your wit. I like your mischievous side. I like your big curves, perky butt, and angelic face."
"What's gotten into you today?"
Lu Chengwen suddenly pinned Xu Xuejiao against the wall. "I just feel like I'm going crazy for you! If I don't have you today, I'll explode."
Xu Xuejiao pouted. "Like hell I believe you."
Lu Chengwen grabbed her hand and placed it over his heart.
"I'm poisoned."
"Huh?"
"If I don't... do this, I'll die."
"You… are you making stuff up?"
"It's true."
"What kind of poison is that powerful?"
"The poison of loving you."
Xu Xuejiao couldn't help but laugh. "You're so annoying! Then… let's go back to the villa, take a shower, and then..."
Lu Chengwen seized both her wrists and pressed them against the wall. "Right here. Tonight, we're not going anywhere."
Xu Xuejiao's breathing became heavier. She stared straight into Lu Chengwen's eyes, already on the verge of surrendering.
Lu Chengwen leaned in, feeling Xu Xuejiao's breath on his face.
"You're mine now."
Xu Xuejiao completely gave in, closing her eyes. "Don't… be too rough…"
Lu Chengwen kissed her first. Sure enough, as soon as their lips met, Xu Xuejiao began to relax.
Her arms lowered naturally, wrapping around Lu Chengwen, responding passionately.
A full-scale battle finally ignited.
Unlike most girls, Xu Xuejiao got into the mood at an astonishing speed, even surprising Lu Chengwen.
But halfway through, a problem arose.
Xu Xuejiao looked at Lu Chengwen. "Why did you stop?"
"Shh!"
A couple entered the next room, and soon, they were at it as well.
Lu Chengwen was beyond frustrated.
Damn this system! What kind of bullshit mission was this!?
What kind of system gives its host a task like this!? This is ridiculous!
Forget it! The arrow was already nocked—there was no turning back now! He had to focus on his own business!
But then, both sides started singing their own songs of passion.
Something felt off to Lu Chengwen! The voices on the other side… sounded familiar!
And on the other side, they also felt something was off! That voice… sounded familiar!
Someone snuck a glance over.
The moment their eyes met, both sides froze.
Lu Chengwen, gripping the partition, shielding Xu Xuejiao, was utterly shocked. "Uncle Xu!?"
Xu Zhiyun was beyond awkward. "Ah… Chengwen! This… this this this…"
Sitting on the "throne," Xu Xuejiao immediately covered her mouth, but her mischievous eyes gleamed with amusement.
She had nerves of steel. Running into her father while fooling around with her boyfriend in the same place? Instead of panicking, she actually found it thrilling.
Lu Chengwen was just as embarrassed. "Oh… uh… about that hospital, I already have some ideas. The geological survey is basically complete…"
"Really? Chengwen?" Xu Zhiyun had probably never been this mortified in his life. "Right now, the two of us are butt-naked, completely frozen, and you want to discuss business with me at a time like this, in a place like this?"
"Uh… I just… had a sudden thought… and felt that… you're an elder, I should fully respect your opinion. You have experience, and you can provide a lot of… guidance, or maybe…"
"You're not… pressing down on Xu Xuejiao right now, are you?" Xu Zhiyun interrupted.
"Huh?" Lu Chengwen laughed. "Of course not! How could that be!? In a place like this? Hahaha! You're so funny! Xuejiao isn't that kind of girl, you know that. If it were a random model or some small-time starlet, maybe, but Xuejiao isn't in that category…"
Lu Chengwen immediately put on a serious face. "Trust me! I would never do that to her. Do you trust me? Do you believe in me? If you trust me, then trust Xu Xuejiao too!"
"No, I need to take a look. I need to confirm—"
"Wait, wait, wait, wait…" Lu Chengwen frantically tried to calm him down. "I said no, so it's no! If it was her, think about it—she's not wearing anything right now. If it were her, are you sure you want to see?"
Xu Zhiyun's brain cooled down significantly. "Damn it, Lu Chengwen, you little bastard…"
"But I swear, it's definitely not her!"
Xu Zhiyun said, "Swear it!"
"I swear!"
"You swear it's not Xu Xuejiao!"
"I swear, it's not Xu Xuejiao!"
"Swear it!"
"I did!"
Xu Zhiyun asked, "Is it or not?"
"It really isn't."
"Have you never learned how to swear an oath?"
"I have! There was a course on it in university. I did very well, ranked among the top."
"Lu Chengwen, you f*cking..."
"Uncle, calm down."
Lu Chengwen said, "Given our current situation, I think there are many things worth paying attention to, right?"
Xu Zhiyun got anxious, pulled up his pants, and asked, "Xuejiao, is it you?"
Xu Xuejiao looked at Lu Chengwen, playfully shaking her head back and forth, as if taunting him:
Let's see what you, this big pervert, will do now! Heh!
Bullying me here—if my dad finds out, he'll beat you to death!
Sweat trickled down Lu Chengwen's forehead. He also pulled up his pants, blocked Xu Zhiyun, and moved to his side. The girl on this side was terrified, hastily pulling up her clothes to cover her chest.
"Oh, hello, we just met!"
Lu Chengwen greeted her gracefully and shook her hand.
The woman was so frightened she was frozen, nervously reaching out her hand slowly.
Lu Chengwen let go after a quick shake. "So soft. OK, Uncle Xu, here's the situation: we must trust each other. I think trust between people is extremely important. You agree, don't you? Trust is very important, isn't it?"
"Trust requires a foundation. I can't think of anything that makes you worth trusting..."
"Character! Based on mine—no, based on Xuejiao's character! You might not believe me, but do you believe Xu Xuejiao? Do you trust your daughter?"
"Considering the phone incident last time, along with her recent behavior, I don't trust her much anymore. In short, I don't trust anyone. Now, let her get dressed. I want to see who she really is!"
"No, no, no, Uncle Xu, you're crossing the line. She is a... very shy, very pure girl. If you go over and look at her like this, she will panic, she will be scared, she will feel humiliated. She entrusted herself to me because she trusts that I can protect her..."
"I won't do anything else; I just want to confirm. If it's not her, I'll do as you did earlier and shake hands with her. I'll even apologize..."
Jiang Xiaohou, hiding in the shadows, almost burst out laughing.
She never expected to witness such a ridiculous farce.
Both father and son-in-law had brought girls here to mess around, and yet, Xu Xuejiao was the one inside.
Strangely enough, Jiang Xiaohou found herself having a good impression of Xu Xuejiao.
She even saw Xu Xuejiao smiling, half-lying on a platform, constantly using her small feet to tease Lu Chengwen.
Interesting. This girl had a strong heart—not simple at all.
Behind the partition, Lu Chengwen grabbed Xu Xuejiao's small foot and continued explaining with a serious face, "How about this? We are all decent people. Let's fasten our pants, find a restroom to wash our hands, and then have an open and sincere conversation to clear things up! Is that okay? Does that work?"
Xu Zhiyun shook his head. "I'm calling Xu Xuejiao."
Just then, at the entrance, a sound came from someone.
Xu Zhiyun turned around in nervous reflex, and in that brief moment, Hua Xuening slipped in through the window at the back like a cat and hid behind the partition.
Lu Chengwen breathed a sigh of relief and suddenly became confident.
"Alright! You want to see, right?"
Xu Zhiyun held his phone. "What do you mean?"
Lu Chengwen grabbed Hua Xuening and pulled her out. "She's dressed. Look! Is this Xu Xuejiao?"
Xu Zhiyun froze, realizing he had indeed been too rash. "Oh... uh... Chengwen, sorry! I didn't know..."
"I told you it wasn't her! But you just had to confirm! Xu Xuejiao is your daughter!"
Lu Chengwen jabbed a finger at Xu Zhiyun's chest, speaking righteously and sternly.
"Yes, yes, yes..."
"Even if you doubt me, you shouldn't doubt her!"
"Sigh, I was just..."
"I like her so much. Would I bring her to a place like this and force her to give herself up in such a low-class setting? Is that my style? Or is that Xu Xuejiao's style?"
"Chengwen! It was a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding..."
"If Xu Xuejiao knew that, as her father, you looked at her like that, how heartbroken would she be? How sad would she feel?"
"Chengwen! Please don't tell Xuejiao!"
"Of course, I won't. Who knows? You might become my father-in-law in the future. You and I should be like brothers!"
"Yes, yes, yes! Right... eh?"
"Oh, slip of the tongue. I mean... hehe, anyway, let's just help each other out."
"Yes, yes, yes, Chengwen, you... you really can handle things."
Xu Zhiyun tried to shake hands with Hua Xuening. "Young lady, I apologize..."
"Hehehe!" Lu Chengwen pushed his hand away. "She's my girl!"
"No, I just wanted to do it like you did earlier, you know... that stylish way, maintaining grace under such circumstances, being elegant and all..."
"Can you develop your own style?"
"Oh, okay, okay..."
"And did you even wash your hands before coming to shake hands?"
"Didn't you just..."
"I told you to have your own style!"
"Then I'll just..."
"Find another place, big guy!" Lu Chengwen said. "Or do you want to have an endurance contest with me here? I don't mind, but can you handle that kind of defeat?"
"I'll go somewhere else, I'll go... I'm... leaving now."
At the door, Xu Zhiyun suddenly felt something was off. "Hey! I'm your future father-in-law! You're fooling around right in front of me—isn't that a bit much? Where's your loyalty in relationships?! Are you truly devoted to Xuejiao?"
Lu Chengwen looked at him. "What did you come here for?"
Xu Zhiyun thought for a moment. "We'll talk later. See you."