hooklinebooks Chapter 257 So, he was jealous, comparing himself to his cousin.
Chapter 257 So, he was jealous, comparing himself to his cousin.
In the mirror, the man stood tall and straight, wearing a simple white T-shirt and jeans, yet his calm and reliable demeanor was undeniable.
Her features are sharp and well-defined, with a clear and smooth jawline, and her eyes and brows are so gentle they seem to melt your heart.
He stared intently at her hands, his eyes filled with a tender and careful appreciation.
He's so handsome you can't take your eyes off him.
She nestled beside him, her face bare, a faint blush on her cheeks.
Her eyebrows were curved, and her eyes were full of coquettishness and dependence.
The white T-shirt made her skin appear even whiter, and a faint smile played on her lips.
Her eyes sparkled, as if they held stars.
Her charm and liveliness complemented his gentle and composed nature.
The two figures were closely nestled together in the mirror, bathed in sunlight that cast a warm glow upon them, creating a cozy and sweet scene.
At this moment, Su Wan was finally absolutely certain that this happiness truly belonged to her.
His kindness towards her was not a fleeting whim, but rather a deep-seated care and cherishment ingrained in his very being.
Meticulous and thorough.
When she was pursuing him, she never imagined that he would be such a thoughtful and gentle person.
After all, the Lu Chenyuan she knew from the past was cold, abstinent, and unsmiling.
She exudes a cold aura that keeps strangers at bay, as if she doesn't care about anything and would never take such meticulous care of someone.
Lu Chenyuan washed her hands twice and then gently dried them with a clean tissue.
Then he held her hand tightly, his fingertips caressing her palm, warm to the touch.
The two walked out of the service area side by side, got back into the car, and continued their journey towards Shanghai.
The car is traveling on the highway.
Midway through, Lu Chenyuan's phone suddenly rang, and the screen displayed the name Xu Yue.
He pressed the answer button and turned on speakerphone.
Xu Yue's cheerful and talkative voice immediately came through the phone.
"Hey, Brother Shenyuan! I've already booked the private room at the club tonight. I've brought everyone who can and can't come, except for those who are going abroad and can't make it. I've called everyone else for you."
"I've called all my siblings in Beijing and Shenzhen, those who are out there expanding their businesses, and called them all back. I promise I'll make you proud!"
"Okay, thank you for your hard work."
Lu Chenyuan's tone was calm, yet carried a subtle gentleness.
"Don't be so polite with me!"
Xu Yue said with a smile.
"I repeatedly emphasized to them that this Miss Su is someone you cherish deeply, and they are not allowed to say a single careless word, make any jokes, or hurt her feelings."
"Especially that guy with the sharp tongue, I've told him a million times to tone it down."
"Every single one of them, you beat them all when they were kids, so they wouldn't dare disobey you. You can rest assured!"
He paused, then added.
"Later tonight, we'll have a lot of fun. We'll make sure your sister-in-law is happy and won't spoil the fun."
"Oh, right, I've prepared the wine. I stole it from home; it's a vintage wine my old man has been saving for years, I guarantee it'll be strong!"
Xu Yue rambled on and on for a long time.
Lu Chenyuan, unusually, showed no impatience and did not hang up the phone midway.
Just listen quietly.
He didn't speak until he finished speaking.
"Okay, see you tonight."
I hung up the phone.
Su Wan, standing to the side, stared at him with wide, curious eyes.
"Is this your cousin Xu Yue? He seems quite talkative and lively."
"Yes, it's him."
Lu Chenyuan glanced at her, a hint of a smile in his eyes.
He quickly turned back, continuing to look at the road ahead, and asked casually.
"How do you like it?"
"what?"
Su Wan was stunned for a moment, not understanding what he meant, and subconsciously asked him a question in return.
"What do you like?"
Do you like his type?
Lu Chenyuan's voice remained calm, but a hint of tension was hidden in his eyes.
Subconsciously, that's the question he wanted to ask.
I just want to know if Su Wan prefers lively and talkative boys like Xu Yue.
Instead of someone as taciturn as him.
Su Wan then realized what was happening and couldn't help but laugh out loud.
It turns out he was jealous and comparing himself to his cousin.
This usually calm and composed Captain Lu actually has such a childish side.
She moved closer and gently took his arm.
Her tone was soft and sweet, with a touch of playfulness.
"Because he's your cousin, I'll try my best to like him."
"However, my favorite, my absolute favorite, is of course our Captain Lu!"
"You're a treasure I finally managed to snag from a late-night food stall."
She tilted her head, her eyes full of seriousness.
"I've been heartbroken and cried for you, I've suffered so much, how can you compare you to other men?"
"There's simply no comparison between him and you."
Upon hearing this, Lu Chenyuan's tightly clenched lips instantly curled into a smile.
The tension in his eyes vanished, replaced by a broad smile and a look of contentment.
That upturned smile was harder to suppress than an AK.
Su Wan couldn't help but smile when she saw his childlike appearance.
I let go of his arm and dragged the bag full of snacks from the back seat.
I opened a package of duck tongues from Liangpin Shop, picked one up, and popped it into my mouth.
It's her favorite spicy flavor, and the more you chew, the more fragrant it becomes, instantly satisfying her taste buds.
The bag also contained Zhou Hei Ya (a brand of braised duck), duck wings, and duck neck bones—all her favorite foods.
After finishing a duck tongue, Su Wan opened the Zhou Hei Ya box, picked up a duck wing, and started gnawing on it with great relish.
After taking a couple of bites, I belatedly realized something.
She looked up at Lu Chenyuan and asked somewhat shyly.
"Do you like this smell?"
She looked down and smelled her hands, then glanced inside the car, feeling the air already filled with the spicy aroma of Zhou Hei Ya (a brand of braised duck neck).
It doesn't smell bad, but it's definitely not fresh either.
Her eating in the passenger seat probably had the biggest impact on Lu Chenyuan, who was driving.
Lu Chenyuan smiled, looking straight ahead without turning around.
His tone was both teasing and full of affection.
"Even if you were eating shit next to me, I'd still think it tasted good."
This statement was so blunt, yet tinged with humor, that it instantly shocked Su Wan.
She was stunned for a moment, then realized what was happening.
She couldn't help but roll her eyes and said coquettishly.
"Lu Chenyuan, you're disgusting!"
"Who would use such a joke to describe their magnanimity? That's outrageous!"
After she finished speaking, she couldn't help but laugh herself.
She reached out and gently pinched Lu Chenyuan's arm.
His tone carried a hint of helplessness, yet was also full of joy.
"You're getting more and more humorous, and more and more irreverent."
Lu Chenyuan chuckled softly, freeing one hand to gently ruffle her hair with a tender gesture.
The two of them laughed and joked all the way.
Su Wan would occasionally eat some snacks and chat with him for a few minutes.
Lu Chenyuan drove attentively while patiently responding to her.
He would occasionally tease her a bit, creating a relaxed and sweet atmosphere.
There was no boredom from long-distance driving, nor did it affect his driving safety.
Four hours later, the sky gradually darkened, and the afterglow of the setting sun dyed half the sky red.
Because she had eaten too many snacks, Su Wan wasn't hungry at all. Only Lu Chenyuan got off the bus midway and ate a bowl of noodles at a service area.
Su Wan remained in the car, leaning against the seat.
Enjoying snacks while admiring the scenery.
Midway through, Lu Chenyuan took out another of the tonic pills she had taken before and coaxed her to eat it.
I was afraid that she might have been too tired the night before and had eaten too many snacks, which would have harmed her health.
Su Wan obediently ate it, feeling incredibly sweet inside.
Soon, the highway exits of Shanghai came into view.
Lu Chenyuan slowly exited the highway, and the car headed towards his home.