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

Inside the warmly lit private room, the mountain night was quiet and still, and the exquisite dinner was just past the halfway point.

Lu Jingxing raised his hand and pushed an exquisite, understated velvet gift box in front of Shen Jingshu, his tone gentle: "This is for you."

Shen Jingshu was slightly taken aback, then reached out and took the gift box.

Under the man's gentle and focused gaze, she quietly lifted the lid of the box.

A clear, cool pearly sheen instantly caught my eye.

A diamond necklace lay quietly inside.

Unlike the necklace Lin Wanqing presented to Shen Xinyi at her coming-of-age ceremony, which was adorned with diamonds, ostentatious, and deliberately flaunted, this necklace was minimalist and clean in style, with an elegant and sophisticated design, free of complicated and cumbersome decorations.

The simpler it is, the more premium the quality becomes.

The entire chain is crafted from flawless top-grade white diamonds, with a clear cut, a cool and sophisticated luster, understated yet undeniably elegant, and warm yet unconventional.

At first glance, she appears elegant and refined, perfectly matching Shen Jingshu's cool and insightful temperament.

A hint of fondness instantly appeared in Shen Jingshu's eyes.

"I saw it by chance last time." Lu Jingxing looked at the light in her eyes, a slight smile playing on his lips, and explained softly, "I felt it suited you perfectly at first glance."

Shen Jingshu looked up, somewhat embarrassed: "This is far too expensive."

"It's not expensive." Lu Jingxing looked at her, his eyes earnest and sincere. "You deserve the best."

He never felt that any treasure was unworthy of her.

Shen Jingshu felt a warmth in her heart and smiled gently, "Thank you, but I didn't prepare a return gift."

She pondered for a moment, then suddenly remembered something, reached for the small bag beside her, and took out a neatly folded yellow amulet.

The talisman paper is clean and elegant. It is a protective charm that she personally hand-painted and blessed with spiritual energy in her spare time. It can ward off disasters and evil spirits and stabilize one's fortune.

She clutched the amulet, slightly embarrassed. "This is all I have. Compared to your necklace... isn't it a bit too shabby?"

The diamond necklace was worth a fortune and was a top-tier luxury item, while she held only an ordinary talisman.

Lu Jingxing reached out and gently took it, his fingertips touching the talisman, his eyes incredibly gentle, his tone extremely firm:

"Won't."

"I love anything you give me; it's priceless."

To him, all the treasures in the world have a price, but the peace charm she drew by hand, containing her heart and spirit, is a truly priceless item that can protect him and is hard to find in the world.

Upon hearing this, Shen Jingshu's initial restraint vanished instantly, and her expression softened even more.

After spending the night together, exchanging tokens of affection, and enjoying quiet companionship, Lu Jingxing clearly felt—

Shen Jingshu had completely let down her guard against him.

No more deliberate distancing, no more creating distance in every sentence, no more drawing boundaries everywhere.

The tense distance between them quietly melted away, and their relationship subtly drew closer, becoming relaxed and tender.

Lu Jingxing felt a sense of warmth and peace in his heart.

Just living together slowly and quietly, year after year, day and night, is already very good.

The private room was softly lit, the food was exquisite, and a gentle mountain breeze blew outside the window, creating a perfectly romantic atmosphere.

The two were enjoying their meal in peace, savoring their rare time alone, when Shen Jingshu's phone suddenly rang, breaking the silence.

She looked down and saw the caller ID: Second Brother Li Beichen.

Shen Jingshu immediately answered, "Second Brother."

A deep, urgent voice came from the other end of the phone: "Jing Shu, where are you right now?"

"I'm out having dinner with friends," she replied softly.

"How much longer until you finish here?" Li Beichen asked urgently. "I need to speak with you urgently."

Shen Jingshu's expression turned slightly serious: "What's wrong? What happened?"

"It's a long story," Li Beichen said quickly. "My younger brother from Yunzhou has recently been possessed by an evil spirit. He's been haunted by something unclean and is in very poor condition every night. I'd like to ask you to come and take a look. It's a bit urgent."

Shen Jingshu hesitated for a moment, then looked at Lu Jingxing opposite her with a hint of apology: "Are you in a hurry?"

"Yes, it's been dragging on for several days, and the situation is getting worse."

"Okay, I understand," Shen Jingshu replied. "Send me the address, and I'll head over right after I finish eating."

"Okay, I'll wait for you here."

The phone call ended as soon as he finished speaking.

Shen Jingshu looked up at Lu Jingxing, her eyes full of apology, and said softly, "I'm sorry, something urgent has come up, so I may have to end dinner early tonight."

Seeing the apology in her eyes, Lu Jingxing showed no displeasure, only gently asking, "It's alright. Have you eaten?"

"We've almost finished eating." Shen Jingshu nodded gently.

"Then let's go, I'll take you there."

Lu Jingxing stood up naturally, casually picking up his backpack from the back of the chair. The two walked side by side out of the elegant dining room, stepping into the cool evening breeze, and headed out of the villa.

On the way, Shen Jingshu opened her phone to check the location that Li Beichen had just sent. After confirming the exact address, she turned the screen to Lu Jingxing and said, "This is it."

Lu Jingxing glanced down at the familiar spot and nodded slightly: "I know this place."

Back in the car, as he started the engine, he whispered, "Fasten your seatbelts, we're leaving now."

Since realizing his feelings for Shen Jingshu, Lu Jingxing has cherished every opportunity to be alone with her.

In the past, he always had a driver and attendants with him when he went out, but whenever he was with Shen Jingshu, he never needed anyone to accompany him. He always drove himself, wanting more quiet time for the two of them.

The black luxury car smoothly drove out of the private villa, speeding towards its destination, and finally slowly drove into a villa area with a top-notch environment.

As she approached the gatehouse of the residential complex, Shen Jingshu assumed that unfamiliar vehicles would need to register and be stopped and questioned by the gatekeeper.

Unexpectedly, as soon as the car approached, the strict automatic access control slowly opened, allowing for a smooth and unimpeded journey without any hindrance.

Shen Jingshu was slightly surprised.

Lu Jingxing caught a glimpse of her surprised expression out of the corner of his eye and explained softly, "I also have a house here."

Upon hearing this, Shen Jingshu couldn't help but sigh softly, her tone carrying a hint of subconscious bittersweetness: "President Lu is truly wealthy and powerful, with businesses scattered all over the place."

The girl's slightly puffed-out cheeks and envious expression were lively and charming, and Lu Jingxing found her exceptionally cute and endearing.

He turned his head and gazed deeply at her, his dark eyes filled with unwavering tenderness and earnestness, solemnly promising, word by word:

"Then marry me."

"From now on, everything I have will be yours."

"All my properties, businesses, resources, and even the entire Lu family—everything under my name—will belong to you."

The blatant and extravagant favoritism unexpectedly filled the entire carriage.

Without any fancy sweet words, he laid bare all the wealth and glory of his life before her, offering it all for her to use.

The carriage was quiet, and the evening breeze gently caressed the windows.

Shen Jingshu's heart skipped a beat. Looking into the man's incredibly sincere eyes, she was speechless for a moment.

This person's kindness was never just empty words.

He truly wanted to give her his entire world.