Rebirth 2010, the best

Chapter 331 Not Hasty

As a bodyguard, drinking alcohol is definitely against the rules.

Chen Xiaoqun had been observing Lu Yao's mood for so many days, so he made an exception and had a beer with Lu Yao at noon.

One of those two-ounce cups, just one cup.

Then he refused to drink anything.

Lu Yao didn't force him, but he and his father drank two ounces of liquor, which was unusual for them, and then he lay down on the bed in a daze.

Before going to bed, he sent Hu Li a message, saying that he had been drinking with his father at noon and was feeling a little dizzy, and that he would go to see her after he woke up.

Hu Li did not reply.

He didn't care, since all his "wishes" had been fulfilled anyway.

From now on, everyone should just live their lives well.

Everything is over.

Everything starts anew.

His mood was as joyful as springtime; he was intoxicated by his own happiness, even without wine.

Zheng Xiaofan didn't say anything more to him, after all, he must be very busy today after arresting so many people.

I estimate I'll be busy for a while.

Lu Yuanshan and his wife were unaware of their son's change in mindset, treating today as just another ordinary day.

Around 3 p.m., there was a knock on the door.

The National Security officers showed their credentials and came in.

At first, when Ms. Chen saw the gleaming badge, her mind went blank.

My first thought was that something had happened to my son.

However, this doubt was immediately dispelled by the smiling faces of the people from Guoan.

When Ms. Chen said she was going to call her son, the two of them waved their hands.
"I won't disturb Lu Yan's rest any longer..."

Then he succinctly stated the purpose of his visit.

Ms. Chen was taken aback, and then became somewhat flustered:
"Is my son in danger?"

"No, no, ma'am, please don't overthink it."

Having received Zheng Xiaofan's instructions, the two quickly shook their heads:
"These are just necessary protective measures. It won't take long; you two will probably need to stay in Yanjing for two to three months. Once the project at Luyan is finalized, you can come back."

"?"

A hint of doubt flashed across Lu Yuanshan's face.

There was no danger... so why would you let me and my wife leave?
After thinking for a while, he said:
"I'll wake him up... Please wait a moment."

So, two minutes later, Lu Yao, who was not quite sober but was almost sober, sat down on the sofa.

"Dad, Mom, you can go. My project here... well, the security measures are quite strict, it's for your safety. Don't ask any more questions, just stay there for a while and then come back. I can't say anything else."

"..."

Lu Yuanshan and Chen Aihua exchanged a glance, their doubts growing stronger with their son's words.

At this moment, Chen Xiaoqun also spoke up:
"This is indeed due to the need for secrecy. You two can rest assured that Lu Yao will not be in any danger. It's just that some objective conditions are affecting you, so you need to be protected."

"Uh……"

If Ms. Chen still had some concerns about her son, she had complete confidence in Chen Xiaoqun.

According to his son, this was sent by the state to protect him.

only……

Are you sure my son is alright?

"Definitely not. But his research is top secret, and I can't say more to you two. I hope you can cooperate."

Since we've already said all that, there's nothing more to say.

What can be done?
Shall we go?

Regarding their workplace, the National Security personnel made it clear that they didn't need to worry, as everything had been arranged.

Lu Yao was also there, trying to persuade them with things like, "Just treat it as a vacation."

Although the couple had many doubts, they could only keep them to themselves and could not ask any questions.

Besides, they wouldn't say it.

So the couple started packing their things.

The two national security officers didn't leave either; they stayed put and waited.

Lu Yao thought for a moment and asked:

"Did you two participate in the morning's activities?"

He asked in a very low voice.

The two of them shook their heads quite frankly:

“We didn’t, but… Lu Yan can rest assured, the arrest plan was a success, and everything is over.”

Now, Lu Yao was completely relieved and nodded:

"Ok."

He didn't ask any more questions, took his phone and went into the bathroom.

Then I saw Hu Li's reply:
"I'm done."

"Shall we go to Vesna's place tonight?"

"Huh, that's strange, I can't get through to her on the phone."

"I'm home."

"Come back when you wake up. I'm leaving tomorrow. I want to spend more time with you."

Upon seeing these messages, Lu Yao replied:
"Yes, I just woke up, I'll be back in a bit."

Hu Li replied instantly:

"I was just about to take a nap. Shall I wait for you?"

How was your morning?

"It's all good. Come back soon, I miss you."

"it is good."

Seeing that his girlfriend didn't react, his heart, which had been quite at ease, felt as if it had been tamped into the ground, becoming incredibly calm.

Life can finally return to normal.

……

"Yaoyao, remember to come back every now and then to check on things."

"it is good."

"We've turned off the water. Remember not to turn off the power, or the food in the refrigerator will spoil."

"Know it."

"Remember to wash your own clothes more often..."

"Good good..."

Listening to his mother's nagging, Lu Yao kept nodding in agreement, and finally, a little after four o'clock, he watched his parents leave home together.

He and Chen Xiaoqun checked all the chargers and other items in the house again. After confirming that there were no hidden dangers, the two left together and headed towards Shengshi Garden.

Chen Xiaoqun was driving, and he was sitting in the passenger seat.

"The weather is really nice today, isn't it, Brother Chen?"

"Facing the setting sun," Lu Yao said.

"what."

Chen Xiaoqun nodded, amused.

"When you're in a good mood, the weather is bound to be good."

"Ha ha……"

Lu Yao thought to himself, "Of course."

When you're in a good mood, the world seems so bright and colorful.

"So how long will you and Brother Zeng protect me?"

"I estimate it will take at least another month or so. Once the comrades over there confirm that all potential hazards have been eliminated and your project is approved, your security level will be reduced, and you won't need such close protection anymore."

"Hmm... Brother Chen will have to stay home for a few days after this mission, right? Well, speaking of which, the holidays are coming up soon. When the holidays start, I'll see when it's convenient and give the little guy a good crash course..."

"Hahaha……"

When talking about her daughter, Chen Xiaoqun's lips unconsciously began to curl into a smile.

Besides... not everyone has the opportunity to have a top-scoring student in the country tutor them. My daughter's grades will definitely improve significantly...

How could I not be happy?

They chatted and laughed all the way home. As soon as Lu Yao got out of the car, he stretched his shoulders:

"My shoulders feel so much lighter now."

"what."

Chen Xiaoqun smiled and shrugged. After they went upstairs together, they each went back to their own "homes".

As soon as Lu Yao entered the door, he saw a large suitcase in the living room.

Hu Li was squatting next to the box, watching him.

She's leaving tomorrow...

Thinking of this, Lu Yao felt somewhat helpless:

"Got to go?"

"Yes, my grandma is all alone over there, and my mom is worried about her."

Hearing this reason, he knew the importance and urgency of the matter, so he didn't say anything more, but went straight to his girlfriend and hugged her from behind.

"What do you want to eat tonight?"

"You cooked this. Hehe, shall we go out and buy some groceries later?"

"Okay. We won't go anywhere else?"

"I'm not going..."

Hu Li touched his face and said with a grin:
"I have good news for you?"

"what?"

"I estimate I'll be back very soon next time."

"Oh why?"

"emmm..."

Hearing her boyfriend's words, Hu Li thought for a moment and said:
"I chatted with my brother at noon."

"Well, then what?"

"I'm planning to find a class to attend, what do you think?"

"Oh?"

Lu Yao's eyes lit up:
"in the country?"

"Hmm, in Shanghai... how about finding a relaxed job?"

"sure!"

He knew perfectly well what his girlfriend meant by those words.

Class doesn't matter... she's currently the vice president of a venture capital firm.

The main thing is that she can stay in Shanghai...

"Do you agree?"

"I'd say I agree."

"Really?"

Seeing her boyfriend's puzzled reaction, Hu Li shrugged:

"Actually, he's been saying this to me for years. Back then, I didn't even know you... I basically refused him every year. But... this time he brought it up again, and after thinking about it, I agreed. But I haven't told my mom yet. When I go back this time, I'll talk to her about it. I should be able to get through to her, because my grandma has always thought it's better for girls to be more settled. So when I get back to London... I'll get her and my mom to talk to her about it. I'll use the excuse of preparing for exams..."

"Do you still need to take an exam?"

Lu Yao was somewhat surprised.

Hu Li rolled her eyes:
"Of course, the necessary procedures must be followed. The national civil service exam is in November. Although the score doesn't matter, but... I have an excuse, don't I? Hehe, once I've convinced her, I'll come back."

"...So, are you planning to continue climbing the ranks?" "A political career?"

Hu Li thought for a moment, then shook her head:
"No way. Being a low-level employee who can slack off is fine too, besides... I want to move up, and the others won't be happy about that. Okay, stop asking questions, this isn't something to think about right now. Our first priority right now is to talk my mom out of it..."

"Uh-huh."

This makes sense.

Lu Yao thought to himself that good news was coming one after another today.

It's absolutely perfect.

……

That evening, Lu Yao's home-cooked meal made Hu Li's stomach swell up again.

As the saying goes, when people are well-fed and warm, they think of…

Although she said that if things went smoothly this time, she would definitely be back soon, it still meant they wouldn't see each other for many days. So, in high spirits, Lu Yao really showed his girlfriend what true masculinity was.

After the glory comes endless longing.

The mature woman, nestled in her boyfriend's arms, looked completely intoxicated, inhaling his scent as she spoke:
"Baby."

"Ok?"

Is that promise still valid?

"What promise?"

Lu Yao was somewhat puzzled.

"It's just that my hair has grown long..."

"Uh...oh~"

Lu Yao suddenly realized and said with a smile:

"What? You want to back out?"

"I don't want to go back on my word..."

The mature woman hugged him tightly:

"I'm just afraid you won't want me anymore."

"Stop joking. I finally managed to hook up with a rich woman whose family is powerful, wealthy, and powerful... Auntie, I don't want to work hard anymore."

"……Aunt!?"

"Hey hey hey..."

"Ah!!! I'll kill you!!!"

"Hahahahaha..."

She was somewhat frantic after her boyfriend inexplicably touched a raw nerve.

After playfully teasing each other for a while, Lu Yao hugged her tightly again.

"How about we have two kids in the future?"

"Are you sick in the head? If I become a civil servant in the future, won't I have to strictly enforce the family planning policy? Your ideological awareness is problematic."

"Oh dear, that's some official jargon."

"hey-hey."

Hu Li smiled and pressed her cheek against his chest again, closing her eyes.

"Anyway... if you like, I'll have your baby."

"I don't just like children, I like our children."

"Are you sure? You're only twenty, not even of legal age yet... Aren't young people these days not having children?"

"...Auntie, does that mean you don't want to have children with me? Ouch...it hurts..."

He let out a wail.

Hu Li then released her hand from his inner thigh and gave a cold laugh:
"If you dare call me 'Auntie' again, I'll make sure you have no descendants!"

"Yes, yes, I was wrong, okay?"

Lu Yao admitted defeat incredibly quickly.

Then I glanced at the time on my phone:
"Go to sleep, it's past 11 o'clock."

"Ah."

After responding, she hugged her boyfriend tighter again.

Just then, she noticed her boyfriend's hand on the back of her hand.

So he simply turned around and shook hands with him.

The familiar touch, the familiar temperature.

But this time there's something different.

She stroked the ring on her boyfriend's ring finger and suddenly said:

"It feels a little different."

"What do you mean?"

"I don't know...hehe, it's just weird."

"I'm quite used to it."

"Hehehe... Oh right, did I forget to tell you?"

"what?"

“Yesterday, Vesna and I arrived at the camp first, and someone came up to us and started chatting us up, so I raised my hand. As soon as he saw that I was wearing a ring, he left...hehehe.”

"Uh……"

Upon hearing this, he revealed a slightly unnatural expression in the darkness.

But then I thought... Luo Xuewei has already gone inside.

So I was even happier:

“I did that from then on. Whenever someone struck up a conversation with me, I would show them my ring and tell them that I was already married.”

"Hey hey hey..."

Hu Li started giggling again.

But his grip tightened even more.

The tighter she gripped it, the more she could feel the ring.

Strangely enough, it was just a ring, but in her heart it represented something like a promise.

"Baby."

"Ok?"

Will you always be good to me?

Hearing his girlfriend ask the question again, perhaps the atmosphere was right, or perhaps the pressure in his heart had been swept away.

Suddenly, Lu Yao sat up.

"?"

In the darkness, Hu Li looked puzzled as her boyfriend turned on the desk lamp.

"Hey, sit up."

"what?"

"Hurry."

Urged on by Lu Yao, she sat up in bed, looking puzzled. Then she saw her boyfriend, who was standing on the floor, suddenly kneel down on one knee and grab her hand...

Hu Li's mind went completely blank.

I blurted out without thinking:
"I am willing."

"..."

Lu Yao's lips twitched.

It immediately became a bit of a laughing and crying situation:

"Big sister, I haven't even asked yet."

"Uh……"

Suddenly realizing what was happening, the mature woman's expression froze for a moment, but she quickly became both amused and exasperated.

"No, bro, what kind of nice guy proposes like this? Can you at least put your clothes on first?"

"...You weren't wearing any clothes either, were you?"

Lu Yao looked at him with a "Don't talk about my second brother, big brother" expression.

But in the dim light, he saw his girlfriend's face slowly turn red.

So he stopped complaining and asked seriously:
"You...really want to?"

"……Um."

Looking at her boyfriend's eyes, which were brimming with love like a tidal wave, she felt a sudden surge of shyness and nodded slightly, unconsciously covering her chest with the blanket.

"I do..."

She said.

"..."

Lu Yao was taken aback.

He had already heard her response, but hearing it again now inexplicably stirred his emotions.

Then I asked a really silly question:

"Now...should I put a ring on your finger?"

"I...I don't know...I'll take it off."

Having no experience whatsoever, she took the ring off again and handed it to Lu Yao.

Lu Yao put it back on her.

He looked at his girlfriend's hand, then looked at his girlfriend again...

"and then?"