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

Shen Jingshu felt a warmth in her heart and stopped thinking about it. She picked up the tender shrimp meat and put it in her mouth. The sweet and mellow juice melted on her tongue and tasted delicious.

She couldn't help but let out a soft hum, her little face full of a satisfied smile, and she muttered softly, "So delicious."

Hearing this soft, delicate sigh, Lu Jingxing, who was standing beside her, unconsciously smiled with a faint, gentle smile. The frost in his eyes melted away, and his movements became even gentler. He continued to peel shrimp without saying a word, silently serving the little girl who was engrossed in eating rice.

One person quietly peels shrimp, while the other enjoys it in peace. There are no words exchanged, yet their tender understanding is palpable. The atmosphere is warm and intimate, a picture of serene beauty.

By the end of the meal, almost the entire plate of shrimp had been eaten by Shen Jingshu. Her cheeks were bulging, like a satisfied little hamster, and her eyes and brows were full of lazy satisfaction. She had completely forgotten her usual aloofness and was now all sweet and gentle.

Lu Jingxing barely touched any meat dishes throughout the meal. He spent most of the time quietly peeling shrimp for her, watching her eat with relish. The coldness in his eyes completely disappeared, leaving only an unprecedented tenderness and affection. The faint smile on his lips never faded from beginning to end.

He has never liked close contact and is even more disgusted by tedious and trivial matters. In the past, even his own daily life was taken care of by a specialist. He had never done such trivial things for others by himself. But at this moment, he was willing to do it for Shen Jingshu. His heart was full of peace and warmth, and he felt particularly at ease.

It wasn't until Shen Jingshu touched her slightly swollen lower abdomen that she belatedly realized what was happening, and a faint blush instantly spread across her cheeks, filled with embarrassment.

She was so focused on eating that she took Lu Jingxing's care for granted the whole time. The thought of this aloof and unyielding CEO peeling shrimp for her made her feel uneasy.

"Thank you so much, Mr. Lu. I'm really sorry to have troubled you today, especially with you peeling shrimp for me."

Shen Jingshu lowered her head, her voice soft and gentle, tinged with embarrassment. Her usual cool and composed demeanor was completely gone, replaced by a touch of girlish shyness.

Lu Jingxing looked at her flushed ear tips, his heart stirred slightly, and his voice was deep, magnetic, and exceptionally gentle: "It's nothing, just a small matter, as long as you like it."

There were not many words, but every word was full of indulgence.

He raised his hand and gently wiped away the few grains of rice stuck to the corner of her mouth. His movements were natural and intimate. His fingertips inadvertently touched her delicate skin, and Shen Jingshu stiffened slightly. Her cheeks flushed even more, and her heartbeat became inexplicably out of rhythm. She looked up and met his deep eyes, and for a moment she forgot to look away.

His eyes were as deep as a cold pool, reflecting only her figure, gentle and focused, holding untold emotions.

After a long silence, Lu Jingxing slowly withdrew his hand and casually broke the stillness by asking, "Are you full?"

"Yes, I'm full." Shen Jingshu nodded hurriedly, looking away in a panic, trying to calm her racing heart.

He stood up, and the two walked out of the private room at Banshanlu side by side.

The evening breeze was cool and felt especially comfortable on her. Lu Jing walked on the outside and subconsciously protected her by his side. His actions were natural and considerate, showing his thoughtfulness.

"I'll take you home," Lu Jingxing said in a deep voice, leaving no room for refusal.

Shen Jingshu did not refuse and obediently followed beside him. They remained silent the whole way, yet the atmosphere was still comfortable and harmonious.

On her way to the garage, Shen Jingshu looked down at the ground, thinking to herself that the man beside her, who possessed the purple aura of an emperor and a noble destiny, seemed cold and aloof, yet he was so gentle and considerate. Moreover, the purple aura on his body was of great benefit to her cultivation and the accumulation of merit. Being with him made her spiritual energy flow exceptionally smoothly.

As Lu Jingxing kept looking down at the petite girl beside him, for the first time, he felt a thought that he didn't want their time together to end like this.

He had always been indifferent and aloof, never showing any interest in the opposite sex. But he was deeply attracted to Shen Jingshu from the very first time they met. She was different from others, aloof and insightful, with extraordinary abilities, yet she was also well-behaved and clean. She could easily soothe all the restlessness and anger in his heart. Even the wooden plaque she gave him could calm his mind.

He knew very well that his feelings for this girl were no longer just simple gratitude, but genuine affection and longing.

The car drove smoothly towards the Li family's house. The atmosphere inside the car was quiet and gentle, with soft music playing softly. There was no awkwardness, only warmth and affection.

Shen Jingshu leaned against the car window, watching the night view rush by outside. Her mind was unusually calm. Unconsciously, she even squinted her eyes slightly and dozed off, looking lazy and relaxed.

Lu Jingxing caught a glimpse of the sleeping girl beside him out of the corner of his eye. He quietly slowed down the car, his eyes filled with tenderness, trying his best to drive smoothly so as not to disturb her peaceful sleep.

At this moment, he shed all his coldness and sharpness, leaving only tenderness and affection in his heart, wishing only that this journey could be slower and longer.

The carriage was quiet and warm, with soft music playing gently, dispelling any sense of alienation.

Shen Jingshu had been working tirelessly all day, refining magical artifacts and breaking feng shui formations overnight. She was already exhausted. Leaning against the soft car seat, smelling the faint, refreshing pine scent that belonged to Lu Jingxing, and being enveloped by the warm and mellow imperial purple aura around him, she completely relaxed, and her eyelids grew heavier and heavier.

She couldn't resist, tilted her head slightly, leaned against the car window, and quietly fell asleep.

Her face was serene and gentle, devoid of her usual aloofness and guardedness. Her eyelashes were long and thick, drooping gently. Her expression was soft and harmless, completely lacking the sharp and insightful look she usually had when she was telling fortunes. She looked like an innocent and well-behaved little girl who was completely unguarded.

Lu Jingxing glanced at her side and saw her sleeping soundly. He immediately became extremely quiet, afraid of disturbing her.

He slowly released the accelerator, reducing the car speed to the slowest setting, and drove smoothly through the night. He even deliberately softened his breathing, and his deep eyes were filled with unconcealed tenderness and doting. His gaze fell on her quiet little face again and again, unable to look away for even a moment.

In his entire life, he had never cared for anyone so much, never been so careful in protecting anyone, and never had such a tender and indulgent moment.

The girl in front of him was the only one who could get close to him, make him let down his guard, and willingly shower him with tenderness.

The car traveled smoothly all the way without any bumps, as if even the wind had slowed down.

Shen Jingshu was sleeping soundly, her little head occasionally tilting slightly to the side, leaning against his shoulder.

Lu Jingxing froze, not daring to move an inch, letting her lean against him. His whole body stiffened, but a warm feeling welled up in his heart, filling him with peace. Even the innate ferocity around him completely vanished.

The night was gentle, the car lights shimmered, and the atmosphere in the cramped car was tender and ambiguous, with a gentle fragrance permeating the air.

After driving slowly, the car finally arrived at the entrance of the Li family villa.

The lights were dim, and the courtyard was quiet. Lu Jingxing did not wake her for a long time. He just quietly watched the girl sleeping beside him, unwilling to break this rare peace.

He lowered his eyes, his gaze gently falling on the spot close to her heart, where she kept the protective wooden amulet she had made herself. The cool spiritual energy emanated from her clothes, just like her, calming and healing.