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

The rich kid caught a glimpse of this place out of the corner of his eye, and when he saw that the person was Lu Jingxing, he was suddenly startled.

He had always heard that this member of the Lu family was cold and ruthless, rarely appearing in public. To bump into him here today was enough for him to boast about in his social circle when he got back. But he didn't dare to approach and speak to him rashly, only watching from afar, not daring to disturb him.

The manager respectfully led Lu Jingxing and Shen Jingshu to the private room.

Watching the two figures walk away, the rich kid quickly pulled out his phone, snapped a picture of their backs, and casually sent it to a chat group for wealthy second-generation heirs.

"Look! I bumped into a big shot at a hot pot restaurant! It was the Lu family's CEO, and he was with a girl. That girl was stunningly beautiful, like an angel, and she looked vaguely familiar. Who would have thought that the president of the prestigious Lu Group would be out having hot pot with a girl so late at night! When did he get a woman by his side?"

As soon as the message was sent out, the group chat exploded with discussion among the wealthy young men.

Among the scions of prominent families in Beijing, the most frequent topic of conversation is Lu Ze of the Lu family. Rumors have long circulated that Lu Ze is the next successor to the Lu family. Many have never even seen Lu Jingxing in person, clinging to old rumors and secretly believing him to be a frail, sickly man nearing the end of his life.

Although the photo only shows his back, it clearly shows that the man is tall and straight, surrounded by a cold aura that keeps strangers away. He does not look weak or sickly at all, which is completely different from what people imagined.

The news spread quickly, and the photo soon reached Lu Ze's hands.

With just a quick glance, Lu Ze recognized that the figure was his uncle, Lu Jingxing, the current head of the Lu family.

He was filled with surprise. There was a woman by his uncle's side, something he had no idea about beforehand.

Lu Ze's mind raced, and he immediately made up his mind to find an opportunity to return to the Lu family's old residence and inquire about the inside story from his elders.

Rumors have been circulating that Lu Jingxing won't live past three years. If his uncle really falls in love and has a child in the next two or three years, it will be a huge problem for him.

Once Lu Jingxing has his own biological child, the power dynamics of the Lu family will be completely rewritten, and everything he has painstakingly planned will become precarious.

Lu Ze made a silent vow in his heart that he would not allow any accidents to happen, and he would not allow anyone to stand in his way.

Meanwhile, inside the private room, the manager handed over the menu with both hands. Lu Jingxing casually flipped through the menu, pushed it in front of Shen Jingshu, and said gently, "You order first, see what you like to eat."

The manager standing to the side was filled with shock, secretly wondering if this young lady held a very important place in President Lu's heart.

Shen Jingshu was completely oblivious to the manager's thoughts. She had just finished two cups of milk tea, but she was still full of anticipation for the hot pot. She first ordered a few of her favorite dishes. The restaurant had a lot of high-end fresh seafood that was flown in from the air, and she ordered one of each, intending to try them out.

After ordering, she pushed the menu back to Lu Jingxing. Lu Jingxing didn't order any more dishes and simply handed the menu back to the manager.

The manager then realized that the two hadn't chosen a hot pot base yet, and quickly asked, "Mr. Lu, miss, what kind of hot pot base would you like?"

Without hesitation, Shen Jingshu said, "I want a spicy red broth hot pot, and just give President Lu a mushroom broth hot pot."

The manager's heart skipped a beat upon hearing this. Seeing her making the decision for Lu Jingxing so directly, he didn't dare to respond for a moment and subconsciously looked at Lu Jingxing.

Lu Jingxing nodded slightly: "Do as she says, go down."

The manager was increasingly surprised. Just who was this young woman? How could she make decisions for the head of the Lu family?

Shen Jingshu looked up at the man beside her and chuckled softly, "I guessed you couldn't handle spicy food. Don't lie. When I asked you in the car, you hesitated, and that was the answer. Not being able to handle spicy food isn't anything shameful; clear soup is just fine."

Lu Jingxing frankly admitted, "I really can't handle spicy food very well."

Before long, all sorts of ingredients were served, filling the entire table.

This is a high-end private hot pot restaurant, unlike the down-to-earth Chongqing hot pot that Shen Jingshu had eaten before. Instead of sharing a large pot, each person has their own small pot, which is clean and elegant.

Looking at the dazzling array of dishes on the table, Shen Jingshu immediately picked up her chopsticks and began to eat heartily.

Watching Shen Jingshu eat with relish, Lu Jingxing felt a warmth rise in his heart.

He usually had a small appetite and had never been particularly interested in food. His family's chef would prepare his meals according to his physical condition, and he only aimed to fill his stomach, without any real enjoyment of food. But today, seeing the girl beside him eating so heartily, he couldn't help but pick up his chopsticks and eat much faster than usual.

After finishing their hotpot meal, Lu Jingxing planned to take Shen Jingshu home. However, Shen Jingshu spoke first: "I'm not going back to the Li family. Take me to a hotel nearby; I'll stay there tonight."

"Not going back to the Li family, and not going back to school?" Lu Jingxing frowned slightly.

"I have things to do tomorrow, so I won't be going back to school. Just find me any hotel."

"How about coming to my place?"

Shen Jingshu didn't think much of it and simply asked, "Is it convenient?"

"It's convenient, I live alone at home."

"Alright, I'll stay at your place for the night."

"it is good."

Before getting into the car and setting off, Lu Jingxing called the housekeeper and instructed him to prepare a guest room and a full set of toiletries. Then he drove back to the Lu family's old residence with Shen Jingshu.

As soon as the car stopped in front of the Lu family's gate, they saw Butler Wang leading several servants who were already waiting at the door. Upon seeing the two return, they all bowed and greeted them.

Butler Wang was quite old and had watched Lu Jingxing grow up. Lu Jingxing turned to Shen Jingshu and introduced them: "This is Butler Wang. Uncle Wang, this is Shen Jingshu, my girlfriend."

"Hello, Miss Shen."

Butler Wang had long heard from the old master that the young master had a sweetheart, but he had never seen her in person. Now that he saw Shen Jingshu with his own eyes, his heart was filled with excitement. Lu Jingxing was someone he had raised single-handedly, and in his heart, he was like his own child. Now that his son had brought home a girlfriend, he was naturally overjoyed.

"Hello, Uncle Wang." Shen Jingshu nodded politely.

"Please come in quickly. Everything the young master asked us to prepare has been arranged."

Lu Jingxing personally led Shen Jingshu to the guest room. Butler Wang, being quick-witted, specially arranged the guest room next to Lu Jingxing's bedroom. It was a room that had been temporarily prepared, but it was neatly and elegantly furnished, with all the necessary toiletries provided, and even brand-new pajamas and changes of clothes had been prepared in advance.

Shen Jingshu looked around, secretly admiring the family's wealth and influence. They managed everything perfectly in such a short time. The Lu family's rooms were undoubtedly much more comfortable than those in a hotel.

Lu Jingxing stood by the door and whispered, "Get some rest early tonight. I'm next door. If anything happens, just come and find me."

"Okay, goodnight."

"Good night."