Sigh–

Lu Xing was very silent right now.

"If Song Junzhu loved to whip people, then Wen Lingxiu truly loved to be abstract." 

(TL: 'abstract' 抽象 (chōuxiàng) is internet slang for something that is bizarre, weird, nonsensical, hard to understand, or just plain f*cked up.)

Even though he had been in the professional simp world for so many years, he never thought a client would be so abstract as to go through his bag!

What's the deal?

Did she think he was hiding a knife in his bag to hold her hostage for ransom in the middle of the night, cosplaying as a robber?

Sigh.

Lu Xing sighed again.

He didn't know how Wen Lingxiu had become so insecure.

Are all widows this guarded?

Although she's single, she's lived here for many years. As the saying goes, in front of a widow's door, blah blah blah.

He forgot the beginning, and he forgot the end too. 

As a widowed mother with a child, Lu Xing still understood Wen Lingxiu's vigilance.

But now, Lu Xing only had one question in his mind—

Wen Lingxiu saw his tattered old bag, and didn't offer to get him a new one?

Damn it.

Truly heartless! 

(TL: A pun on 令人心寒 (lìng rén xīnhán - to make one's heart cold/disappointed) and 令人丁寒 (lìng rén dīng hán - makes one's 'd*ck' cold).)

In the custom tailor shop

Lu Xing and Wen Lingxiu were both looking at each other with eyes full of affection.

But in reality, what they were thinking was as different as a hip bone and a chicken neck.

Lu Xing's eyes were getting a little sore from staring.

But!

On the pride of a professional simp!

Camera wholesaler! Come on! Let's see whose gaze is more affectionate!!!

A minute later–

Wen Lingxiu was defeated.

She still couldn't beat Lu Xing in a staring contest

Hmph, hmph!

This is the pride of Lu Xing as a professional simp!

But livening up the atmosphere was also something a professional simp should do.

So Lu Xing, his tone still carrying a hint of obedience, took the initiative to ask.

"CEO Wen, the clothes for me are done. Do you want to have some made too?"

Wen Lingxiu smiled, gentle and soft.

"I'm already in my thirties. How can I be like a little girl, thinking about making clothes all day?"

Alert, alert!

At this time, if one were to say: "Yes, that's right. Aren't you ashamed to be wearing bright red and green at your age?"

Then there's no need to say more. Just start the funeral feast!

So!

Lu Xing said with disapproval.

"A beautiful person looks like they're at Paris Fashion Week even in a sack. Besides, I'd be very happy if CEO Wen could wear more beautiful clothes and go out with me."

Wen Lingxiu probed, "What are you happy about?"

"Hehe, when CEO Wen goes out with me, based on stereotypes, everyone will definitely think I'm a rich second-generation," Lu Xing said very naturally.

You can question the character of a rich second-generation, but you can't question their aesthetic sense!

Holy f*ck!

The staff, who were pretending to be busy but were actually straining their ears to listen, were all stunned.

Damn it.

You can praise someone like that?

Mm…

So green tea, so reassuring. 

(TL: "Green tea" is slang for someone who seems pure and innocent but is actually manipulative and scheming in efforts of earning money from their "partner".)

No wonder you can earn this kind of money.

The staff in the shop looked at Lu Xing with a newfound respect.

Wen Lingxiu fell for this completely. She squinted her eyes happily and explained, "My clothes are also custom-made, but not at this shop. This shop specializes in menswear."

"If there are any clothes you like to see, make me a list, and I'll talk to them later."

Lu Xing fell silent.

Thanks.

I've been flexed on again.

Is being rich that amazing? Is it? Is it?

If you have the guts, give me half. Don't force me to kneel and beg you!

His heart was already dizzy from being flexed on, but Lu Xing's face still maintained an affectionate gaze.

"So CEO Wen doesn't wear ready-made clothes?"

Wen Lingxiu didn't answer. She swept her long hair behind her shoulder and moved closer to Lu Xing.

Lu Xing didn't move.

Wen Lingxiu let out a light laugh and said, gently and with a hint of grievance.

"A lot of those clothes are one-size-fits-all. When I wear them...

It might burst."

Lu Xing looked at Wen Lingxiu with shock.

Wen Lingxiu had just flirted with a pure and innocent boy, and her own heart was about to jump out of her chest. So she turned and walked out of the shop on her own.

Holy f*ck!

A monstrous wave rose in Lu Xing's heart.

Auntie Wen seems to be seducing me.

Not sure, I'll observe a bit more.

No!

This is too not right!

Lu Xing quickly calmed down and analyzed rapidly:

Before, Auntie Wen would never say such ambiguous things. But not only did she say it, but she also took me out for a stroll, not at all afraid of running into other people...

The fragments of his time with Auntie Wen recently flooded into his brain.

Peeling back the layers, Lu Xing found the truth amidst the massive amount of real-world evidence—

Auntie Wen wants a freebie.

Yes!

She must want a long-term freebie.

Lu Xing was shocked.

Damn it, what a beast!

So rich, yet she still wants to get a free ride from a poor working man like him?

Where is the morality, where is the law, and where is the bottom line?

This group of women is simply sick!

He could tolerate Wen Lingxiu being a control freak, but he absolutely could not tolerate Wen Lingxiu not paying!

"Not leaving?" Seeing Lu Xing standing there in a daze, not following, Wen Lingxiu laughed inwardly.

It seems he's not so indifferent after all.

The corners of Wen Lingxiu's mouth lifted. She was now certain that Lu Xing had feelings for her. Otherwise, a casual flirt wouldn't have burned out his CPU like that.

Since she knew Lu Xing had feelings for her, everything would be easy to handle.

Anyway, Lu Xing is an adult now.

Eighteen, a great age to be a father! (TL: Huh?) (ED: I got a video today in my feed: Daily life of an 18yr old father!)

During this period, she would gradually increase her contact with Lu Xing, cultivating their feelings. By the time June comes, the timing should be about right, and he'll be ready to be eaten.

Lu Xing came back to his senses and immediately walked over with a smile. "Leaving, of course we're leaving."

"Wherever CEO Wen goes, I'll definitely follow."

You heartless Wen the Exploiter, you actually want a free ride for a lifetime!

Just you wait.

First, I'll stabilize you, this black-hearted capitalist, and then when June arrives, I'll run away immediately!

It's just acting, isn't it?

Fine.

Watch me act until your head spins!

Wen Lingxiu stood beside Lu Xing. "Let's go pick up Nannan first."

But her eyes kept glancing to the side.

The difference in their body sizes was reflected in the shop's mirror, giving her a strange sense of security.

It was as if... her whole body was enveloped and protected.

Lu Xing thought for a moment and said slowly.

"Let's go to the cake shop first. Nannan said last time she wanted to eat the small cherry mousse cake."

Wen Lingxiu gave him a playful glare.

"You're feeding Nannan outside food again."

Actually, she was extremely satisfied in her heart.

For Lu Xing to still be thinking of Nannan under these circumstances, he's too suitable to be a father.

Lu Xing said with a smile, "She's just a child. If there's something she wants, and you can satisfy it, then you should."

Otherwise…

When she turns twenty, she'll be on TikTok with sentimental music, posting videos saying that a person will be trapped for life by the things they couldn't have as a youth.

Wen Lingxiu was very satisfied with this answer.

Nannan was not Lu Xing's child, but Lu Xing could treat her as his own. This was one of the reasons she had chosen Lu Xing.

Sitting in the car

Although Wen Lingxiu thought she knew Lu Xing very well...

She still wanted to go a little deeper.

"Xing-xing, have you thought about what you want to do after you graduate from university?"

"Haha, I haven't even started university yet, and CEO Wen is already helping me plan my career."

"I'm just asking."

"Mm... maybe open a cake shop."

"A cake shop? I thought you were the type who likes to start a business."

"Some people start businesses, but there also needs to be someone to make fragrant, soft little breads."

"Is it because Nannan likes to eat cake?"

"...Mm." Whatever makes you happy.

Wen Lingxiu was very focused when she drove. Lu Xing glanced at her out of the corner of his eye.

At this moment!

He was certain that Wen Lingxiu really wanted a freebie!

You wicked and evil Wen the Exploiter, I, the God of Stars, will absolutely not let you succeed!

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