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

After a heartfelt exchange and some back and forth, the two finally reached an agreement.

If Shen Jingshu wants to date or get married in the future, Lu Jingxing will always be her first choice and the first person she will consider.

There was no coercion, no binding, only his utmost patience and concession.

Shen Jingshu couldn't quite describe the feeling in her heart; it was soft, sour, mixed with surprise and emotion.

I have to admit, being with Lu Jingxing is really comfortable.

Aside from the pure purple aura surrounding him that nourishes her destiny and benefits her cultivation, what is even more precious is him himself.

He was always poised and measured, possessing the impeccable manners cultivated by a top-tier aristocratic family—gentle, refined, calm, and considerate. He never overstepped his bounds, nor did he force anyone to do anything against their will. Even with immense power in his hands, he remained gentle, patient, and accommodating towards her in everything he did.

This perfectly timed appreciation allowed Shen Jingshu, who had been tense for a long time, to finally let down her guard a little.

The car drove away from the Lu family's old residence and headed smoothly towards the city.

The atmosphere inside the quiet carriage was warm, the previous coldness and aloofness gone. Just then, Shen Jingshu's phone rang; it was a call from her friend Xu Zhixia.

She answered immediately: "Hello, Zhixia."

Xu Zhixia's lively and cheerful voice came from the other end of the phone: "Jing Shu! Where are you now? Me, Song Ran, Miao Miao, and I are singing at a karaoke bar. Come join us! Let's have some fun!"

The car was too quiet. Even without the hands-free mode, Lu Jingxing could hear the conversation clearly, but he remained calm and didn't ask any unnecessary questions.

Before Shen Jingshu could speak, he said calmly, "I'll take you there."

Shen Jingshu looked up at him, her heart fluttering slightly.

She hadn't had a chance to relax for a long time, busy with classes, live streams, and dealing with metaphysical matters, leaving her feeling tense and wanting to take a break by meeting up with friends.

So she readily agreed, "Okay."

"I'll send you the location!" Xu Zhixia said immediately.

"Um."

After hanging up the phone, Shen Jingshu looked at the man beside her and said softly and politely, "Could you please take me to this address? If it's convenient for you, could you use your phone to navigate to it?"

"it is good."

Lu Jingxing responded and freed one hand to hand her phone from the armrest box.

Shen Jingshu reached out and took it, her fingertips pausing slightly.

A cell phone is one of the most private things a person owns, and everyone sets a password to protect their privacy. She was about to instinctively ask for the password when, before she could even utter a word, the man's deep, gentle voice rang out first.

"The password is your birthday."

Six simple words, spoken softly.

With a loud bang.

Shen Jingshu's cheeks instantly turned bright red, her ears burned, and even her breath caught in her throat for a moment.

She stared blankly at her phone, her heart churning with turbulent emotions.

Having lived two lives, this is the first person to set her birthday as their phone password.

She was young then, and her heart was filled with countless insignificant envy.

She had also hoped and longed for that even just one person would remember her birthday and show her even a little bit of favoritism.

Her birthday is always an ordinary day that no one remembers.

Her preferences were always insignificant and no one cared about them.

Her existence was always a backdrop to highlight Shen Xinyi.

That tiny, cautious expectation was never fulfilled until her death.

But now.

Lu Jingxing, aloof, cold, and indifferent, who controls a fortune of hundreds of billions, secretly set her birthday as the only private password on his phone.

Without making a sound or standing out, he gave her a unique favor that she had never experienced in either of her two lifetimes.

The warm air in the carriage gently caressed the girl's flushed cheeks, concealing an uncontrollable bittersweetness and fluttering heart.

It turns out that the feeling of being cared for and quietly cherished is so heartwarming.

A black luxury car came to a steady stop in front of the brightly lit KTV club.

The night was bustling, neon lights were flashing, and young people were everywhere having fun.

Shen Jingshu unbuckled her seatbelt, turned her head, and whispered her thanks and goodbye to Lu Jingxing beside her.

Just as she was about to open the door and get out of the car, the man's deep, gentle voice rang out at the right time, with thoughtful care: "If you stay out late tonight and it's inconvenient to go back to school, just call me anytime and I'll come pick you up."

Shen Jingshu felt a warmth in her heart and gently shook her head: "It shouldn't be necessary. We're just a few people having a get-together, and we're not sure how long we'll be playing. You can go ahead and do your own thing. We can just take a taxi back to school when we're done; it's very convenient."

Lu Jingxing didn't press the matter, obediently nodding, and then smoothly extended the invitation for tomorrow, his tone carrying a hint of gentlemanly inquiry and caution: "So, do you have plans for tomorrow, Sunday?"

After a moment's thought, Shen Jingshu replied truthfully, "I have no plans for tomorrow."

Upon hearing this, a faint smile flickered in Lu Jingxing's eyes. He leaned slightly forward, his tone both solemn and gentle, carrying an elegant invitation: "Then, would Miss Shen do me the honor of having dinner with me tomorrow?"

Such a polite, respectful, and tactful invitation is simply too much for anyone to refuse.

Shen Jingshu smiled and gently replied, "Okay, see you tomorrow."

"See you tomorrow."

With permission granted, the tenderness in Lu Jingxing's eyes became even more genuine.

Shen Jingshu pushed open the car door and got out, then turned and walked into the brightly lit and bustling club lobby, her slender figure disappearing into the crowd.

Only after confirming that she was completely inside and the environment was safe did Lu Jingxing slowly withdraw his gaze, all the tenderness in his eyes disappearing, replaced by a calm and aloof aura befitting a businessman.

He turned the car around and drove away slowly.

Shen Jingshu walked through the bustling hall, following the room number, and arrived at the door of the reserved luxury room.

Before she even opened the door, she could hear cheerful singing and her best friend's laughter coming from inside. The lively atmosphere dispelled the tension she had been feeling for the past few days.

She raised her hand and pushed open the door.

The private room was brightly lit with soft, dappled light. Xu Zhixia, Song Ran, and Lin Miaomiao were sitting together, laughing and joking with microphones in hand. When they saw Shen Jingshu at the door, their eyes lit up instantly, and they immediately put down what they were holding and waved.

"Jing Shu! We've been waiting for you!"

"Come and sit down! We've been waiting for your grand finale appearance!"

Shen Jingshu walked in with a smile, casually placed her bag on the side of the sofa, and sat down.

The group gathered together, requesting songs, singing, playing games, chatting and laughing, filling the private room with carefree joy.

While munching on sunflower seeds, Xu Zhixia leaned closer to Shen Jingshu and teased curiously, "The car that just dropped you off was amazing! A top-of-the-line luxury car, Jingshu! Who was it? A new friend?"

Shen Jingshu didn't hide anything and explained calmly, "It was Lu Jingxing who gave me a ride here on his way."

Upon hearing this, the three girls immediately became interested and gathered around to tease him.

"President Lu?! The legendary, most prestigious and low-profile head of the Lu family in Beijing?"

"My goodness! Jing Shu, you're amazing! You actually managed to get President Lu to personally drive you!"

"I heard he's aloof and taciturn, unapproachable, and distant to everyone. Why is he so special to you?"

Shen Jingshu smiled helplessly, offering no further explanation, letting the others tease her. But in her heart, she quietly recalled the words "your birthday" from inside the car, and a faint warmth rose to her ears.

Just as the group was laughing and joking around, and the atmosphere was just right, the door to the private room was gently pushed open.

The receptionist led a figure in. The newcomer was dressed in exquisite makeup and fashionable clothes. It was Shen Xinyi, who had come here specifically to have a party with Lu Manman.

Shen Xinyi wasn't originally part of this gathering, but she had just been in the next private room and had inadvertently caught a glimpse of Shen Jingshu through the glass.

Seeing Shen Jingshu surrounded by her friends, her eyes gentle and relaxed, radiant and carefree, Shen Xinyi's jealousy surged up instantly.

On what grounds?