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

"You little brat, you're actually the girlfriend of the Lu family's son?"

Even though Old Master Fu had experienced many ups and downs in his life and was usually unfazed by praise or criticism, he was still stunned at this moment, his eyes filled with surprise and delight.

He watched Lu Jingxing grow up.

That boy was always aloof and indifferent, rarely smiled, and never got close to women. Everyone thought he would devote himself to his career and live a lonely life until the end, but unexpectedly he quietly got a girlfriend.

Grandpa Fu looked at the two people standing side by side, his gaze becoming somewhat complicated.

He had experienced the loneliness and excruciating pain of losing a loved one first, leaving him alone to suffer in the world. He couldn't help but feel a pang of worry, wondering if this young girl could withstand the vicissitudes of life.

After a moment, he sighed softly, suppressing his myriad thoughts.

Lu Jingxing then asked with a hint of curiosity, "Grandpa Fu, how did you and Xiaoshu meet?"

"This girl came to see my yard yesterday, and we agreed to come over today to complete the transfer of ownership."

Lu Jingxing was slightly taken aback: "Jing Shu, you want to buy Grandpa Fu's courtyard house?"

Shen Jingshu gently shook her head: "I originally planned to buy it, but Grandpa Fu said he was willing to entrust this courtyard to me as a gift."

Lu Jingxing wasn't too shocked. In his eyes, Shen Jingshu's temperament and character were both of the highest quality. It was fortunate that Old Master Fu was able to find a suitable and trustworthy successor for the courtyard in his later years.

As soon as he finished speaking, Old Master Fu turned to look at Shen Jingshu, his eyes filled with emotion.

"Girl, the talisman you left me yesterday, I put it under my pillow last night. I dreamt of my husband."

My wife has been gone for three years, and this is the first time she has appeared in my dream.

Thank you for fulfilling a wish that has been on my mind for a long time.

"Grandpa Fu, everything is predestined. Grandma Fu has always been here with you," Shen Jingshu said softly.

Grandpa Fu nodded slowly. Last night in his dream, his wife had told him that she had never left him all these years.

Shen Jingshu lowered her gaze slightly and quietly caught sight of a gentle, semi-transparent figure standing quietly beside Old Master Fu.

The old lady suddenly realized that the little girl from yesterday had been able to see her all along.

She immediately realized that the girl in front of her possessed great abilities, and it was that talisman that gave her the opportunity to meet her in her dream.

The old lady nodded slightly to Shen Jingshu to express her gratitude.

Shen Jingshu responded with a gentle, faint smile.

The subsequent transfer of ownership also proceeded very smoothly.

The staff handling the transfer of ownership made a special trip to the door.

With Mr. Fu's connections and status, a simple greeting would save him the trouble of traveling back and forth.

In the presence of staff, each document was signed and confirmed. From this moment on, this simple and quiet courtyard house officially came under the legal name of Shen Jingshu.

After the formalities were completed, Lu Jingxing extended an invitation, asking if Old Master Fu would like to join them in visiting Old Master Lu.

After a moment's thought, Old Master Fu waved his hand gently, his smile serene.

"Forget it, it's fine for you younger generation to stay with the old man. It would be inconvenient for an old man like me to get involved. I'll call your grandfather myself later to arrange a final meeting."

Even after learning that he only had one month left to live, Old Master Fu had already made all the necessary arrangements. Several of his close old friends also gradually learned of this.

Lu Jingxing was naturally aware of this as well.

When Old Master Lu received the news, he was saddened for a long time. Few of his old brothers who had fought alongside him and bled side by side remained.

Shen Jingshu did not plan to move into this courtyard house immediately.

The two shared a tacit understanding.

It will take a month for Old Master Fu to pass away peacefully before this mansion can truly be handed over to her.

I got into the car, and it slowly drove away from the courtyard.

Lu Jingxing gazed at the rapidly receding street scene outside the window and sighed softly.

"Grandpa Fu watched me grow up. He, the Ouyang and Shangguan families, and my grandfather all fought side by side on the battlefield. They were sworn brothers. When my grandfather heard that Grandpa Fu didn't have much time left, he stayed at home and was heartbroken for several days."

He turned to look at Shen Jingshu beside him, a hint of barely perceptible expectation in his voice: "Jingshu, is there any way?"

Shen Jingshu gently shook her head.

"There's nothing we can do. Grandpa Fu isn't haunted by evil spirits, nor does he suffer from any strange or incurable illness; he's simply reached the end of his lifespan. Even if the Heavenly King himself came, he couldn't defy fate."

A hint of melancholy flashed across Lu Jingxing's eyes.

"Never mind, I was asking for too much."

"Birth, aging, sickness, and death are the natural course of life, the cycle of the sun and moon. There's no need to be too sad," Shen Jingshu gently comforted.

Lu Jingxing composed himself and started the car.

"Let's go visit Grandpa."

The two of them had dinner with Grandpa Lu and then played a few games of chess with him.

During their conversation, Lu Jingxing mentioned Old Master Fu.

Grandpa Lu also looked at Shen Jingshu with a faint glimmer of hope.

Shen Jingshu simply shook her head gently.

"Everything is fate. I will go to see Grandpa Fu off on his final journey when that day comes."

The night is getting darker.

Lu Jingxing and Shen Jingshu had a simple dinner, after which Lu drove her back to Peking University.

With only three days of classes left, she and her three roommates would embark on their planned trip to Yunnan.

After listening, Lu Jingxing didn't offer to go with her, nor did he cling to her. He simply told her to be careful on the road and to have a good time.

Shen Jingshu was secretly satisfied.

She really liked their way of getting along; they didn't have to be tied together all the time. Each of them had their own lives and things to do, and they would meet up in their free time. This relaxed distance was exactly what she wanted right now.

As you walk into the dormitory building, you can see students packing their luggage everywhere in the hallway.

With only three days of classes left and the holiday approaching, many college students have already made travel plans, doing laundry, packing their luggage, and bustling about, with an atmosphere of excitement for the upcoming vacation everywhere.

Pushing open the dormitory door, Xu Zhixia, Song Ran, and Lin Miaomiao had just finished eating and returned.

Shen Jingshu remembered a batch of talismans she had drawn stored in her space, so she simply turned on her phone and started a live stream.

On Sunday night, many office workers finish their weekend leisure activities and return home, lying in bed scrolling through their phones to recharge for the new week's work.

As soon as Shen Jingshu started her live stream, a continuous stream of gift effects instantly filled the entire screen.

Master Shen is finally going live!

[Waiting for talismans! When will the talismans you promised be available?]

The screen was flooded with comments.

Shen Jingshu raised her eyebrows and smiled softly at the camera:

"The main reason for starting this live stream today is to announce something to everyone. I've prepared some of the talismans I promised you. They'll be available for purchase after this live stream ends."

"We'll release 200 peace charms tonight, priced at 500 yuan each. If you need any, you can order them directly from the shared bike later."