Stepdaughter of a wealthy family? The little darling of a Beijing tycoon

Shen Jingshu paused slightly, then spoke softly, "President Lu."

"Get in the car."

Lu Jingxing's deep voice rang out, and Shen Jingshu, standing outside the car, hesitated for a moment.

Sitting in the back would be too unfamiliar and impolite, and she might easily mistake him for a driver, which would be extremely rude; sitting in the front passenger seat, on the other hand, she had heard that this Mr. Lu was never interested in women and disliked others being near him. However, the thick imperial purple aura surrounding him was of great benefit to her cultivation, and she really couldn't bear to leave him.

After only a second of hesitation, Shen Jingshu quickly made up her mind, deftly opened the passenger door, bent down and sat in, and skillfully fastened her seatbelt.

She turned her head and asked with a hint of doubt, "Mr. Lu, why did you come in person? I thought you would have arranged for a driver to pick me up."

Lu Jingxing turned to look at her, his gaze softening, the usual coldness gone, and said calmly, "If you have something to give me personally, then I should do it myself."

He paused, then asked softly, "By the way, have you had dinner yet?"

"Not yet." Shen Jingshu obediently replied, and as soon as she finished speaking, she quickly reached into her backpack to take out the protective wooden amulet that she had prepared beforehand.

"Mr. Lu, this is a protective wooden amulet I specially carved for you. You must wear it close to your body and never take it off. Although it cannot completely avert the life-or-death calamity in your destiny, it can help you ward off some bloodshed and disasters, and suppress the malevolent energy surrounding you, protecting you in your daily life."

Shen Jingshu held the smooth, exquisitely crafted wooden plaque struck by lightning in her palm and carefully offered it to Lu Jingxing. However, he was focused on driving, his hands gripping the steering wheel, and did not reach out to take it. He simply spoke in a low, natural, and casual tone: "Hold this for me first. I'm driving, so it's inconvenient for me to take it."

"it is good."

Shen Jingshu had no choice but to clutch the wooden sign, obediently withdraw her hand, turn her head to look at him, and ask softly, "Where are we going now?"

"Let's go eat first." Lu Jingxing looked ahead, his voice clear and gentle.

Shen Jingshu was about to speak, wanting to decline by saying she would just go back to the Li family for dinner and didn't want to trouble him too much, but before she could finish speaking, the man's indifferent expression stopped her. Lu Jingxing's eyes were focused, his expression serious as he stared intently at the road ahead. His aura was calm and reassuring, so she didn't dare to disturb him and could only sit quietly in the passenger seat.

She couldn't help but steal a glance at the man beside her.

His sharply defined features were striking, his face exquisitely handsome, with delicate and noble features, and cold, flowing lines. He exuded an aura of aloofness and majesty, unparalleled in his refined elegance, and was surrounded by a thick, imperial purple aura, indicating an extremely noble destiny. Shen Jingshu sighed inwardly, wondering what kind of favor Heaven had bestowed upon him to create such an outstanding person, born with the destiny of an emperor, whose bearing was unmatched.

Lu Jingxing, who was focused on driving, had already noticed the cautious glances that the girl next to him kept casting at him.

A faint warmth inexplicably welled up in his heart. Far from feeling any aversion, he was secretly glad that his appearance and demeanor had not disgusted her, and that she had even taken notice of him. This feeling was something he had never experienced before, both unfamiliar and alluring.

The car drove smoothly all the way and finally stopped at the Banshanlu Private Restaurant.

This place is quiet and elegant, with excellent privacy, and it is also where Lu Jingxing usually receives guests.

The store manager spotted the two people walking side by side at a glance, a knowing smile flashing in his eyes. He quickly bowed and respectfully and warmly led them into the elegant private room.

The last time Shen Jingshu accompanied Lu Jingxing to the store, it already shocked everyone. You know, this President Lu has always been indifferent to women and avoids the opposite sex like the plague. He never brings any women here. Now, he has brought her here for the second time, which is really an exception.

The manager was secretly surprised. This stepdaughter of the Li family was really extraordinary. She must occupy a very special place in President Lu's heart. Otherwise, how could she make such a cold and aloof man break his rules and care for her again and again?

He dared not speculate on the private affairs of these wealthy and powerful figures. He simply served the two of them obediently, handed them the menu, and quietly left after Lu Jingxing had ordered the dishes, closing the door to the private room.

The room finally quieted down, and Shen Jingshu immediately handed the lightning-struck wooden amulet that she had been clutching in her hand to Lu Jingxing again: "Mr. Lu, please keep this safe and make sure to wear it close to your body."

"it is good."

Lu Jingxing slowly raised his hand, steadily took the wooden plaque, lowered his eyes and carefully examined the small wooden plaque in his palm, his expression gradually calming down.

As soon as the wooden plaque landed in his palm, Lu Jingxing immediately and clearly felt that the restless and unbearable anger within him was instantly suppressed by a warm and mellow spiritual energy. His tense emotions also eased, and his whole body became light and comfortable.

He knew in his heart that this was no ordinary ornament; it truly had miraculous effects. He carefully placed the wooden plaque close to his body in the inside pocket of his suit, close to his heart, and stored it away securely.

For a moment, only the two of them remained in the private room, facing each other in silence. Neither of them spoke first, but the atmosphere was not awkward at all. Instead, it was peaceful and comfortable, with a gentle and harmonious ambiance.

Shen Jingshu felt a little awkward in the quiet atmosphere, so she could only lower her head and sip water slowly. Before long, the glass was empty. She reached out to refill it, but Lu Jingxing's deep and gentle voice suddenly rang out.

"Drink less water. If you drink too much water on an empty stomach, you won't be able to eat anything later."

"I...I'm a little thirsty," Shen Jingshu explained softly, her fingers slightly clenching the chopsticks, looking somewhat embarrassed.

Looking at her flustered appearance, Lu Jingxing's eyes softened slightly, but he didn't expose her—she had just come from a coffee shop, a short walk, how could she be so thirsty? He could clearly see that the girl was unconsciously nervous and at a loss in front of him.

He wondered to himself if it was because his aura was too cold and intimidating that she was so reserved.

With this thought in mind, Lu Jingxing quietly suppressed his sharp and cold aura, shedding all his edge and becoming much gentler. Gone was his former aloofness; he gained a touch of warmth and humanity.

Fortunately, just then, the manager and the waiters pushed open the door and came in to serve the dishes. One after another, exquisite dishes filled the table, breaking the silence.

After the meal was served, Shen Jingshu immediately focused on eating rice and completely relaxed.

The dishes at Banshanlu were specially prepared for the top elites in Beijing, using the finest ingredients and boasting exquisite flavors; each dish was a masterpiece. Every time she came here, she couldn't help but indulge, and today she had an especially hearty appetite, burying her head in her food and eating with particular relish.

She was secretly troubled. She clearly loved eating fresh and tender shrimp, but she hated peeling them. She found it troublesome and was afraid of getting her hands dirty. Looking at the shrimp in front of her, she hesitated for a long time and was too embarrassed to pick up her chopsticks.

Just as she was filled with conflicting thoughts and hesitating, a long, clean hand with distinct knuckles picked up a cleanly peeled shrimp and gently placed it on the plate in front of her.

Shen Jingshu suddenly looked up, staring in astonishment at the man beside her.

Lu Jingxing remained calm and indifferent, not uttering a single word throughout. His gaze was calm, his eyes lowered, as he continued to focus intently on peeling the shrimp on the plate. His movements were gentle yet efficient, carefully removing the shrimp veins and peeling them clean.