Chapter 41: Do You Really Think That I Like You?
Song Ci was amused by Lu Gan's words. She lowered her eyes and looked at him, thinking that he was quite cute.
However, Di Zhongyang felt the complete opposite. He sneered and retracted his hand.
"Young Master Lu is so sensitive. Nonetheless, I understand. You dislike seeing people with perfectly healthy limbs since yours are crippled. Excuse me for being rude. I shouldn't have been so careless in front of a disabled person!"
Song Ci's expression instantly turned cold. She mocked, "You have all four limbs intact, but you don't have a brain. You're a r*tard."
Lu Gan smiled but did not say anything.
Di Zhongyang did not expect her to say such words. After all, she had always tried to win him over. Her current behavior was not normal.
"Are you talking about me?"
"What? Even your ears aren't working?"
Song Ci pretended to be surprised.
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Di Zhongyang laughed in anger.
"Are you playing hard to get with me or are you trying to please Lu Gan? Is he your new goal? Song Ci, are you that desperate?"
"He has always been my priority."
Song Ci said with a smile.
...
Di Zhongyang licked his lips.
"Is that so? Then why did you try to seduce me? I just realized that you have quite a nice figure. Sleeping with you won't be a waste. Do you want to give it a try? My skills will definitely satisfy you."
Upon hearing those words, Huang Hao and Mi Qilu's expressions changed, along with the way they looked at Song Ci.
Only Su Youcheng did not react because he already knew about Song Ci's past. In fact, he was waiting for her explanation.
Song Ci knew that she was in trouble the moment Di Zhongyang showed up. Her crush on Lu Gan was fake and the original Song Ci did like Di Zhongyang.
On the other hand, Di Zhongyang never showed any interest in "Song Ci". So, she thought everything would be fine as long as she did not look for him. Unexpectedly, they bumped into each other today and he even took the initiative to stir up trouble.
Song Ci's mind spun wildly. She sighed calmly after coming up with a solution.
"I didn't want to say this at first because it's embarrassing. Unfortunately, I can't let the person I truly love be sad! You see, I've always thought of you as Lu Gan's substitute. Why else would I be interested in someone with such low intelligence?"
"?"
"!"
As Song Ci spoke, she squatted down and looked at Lu Gan with deep feelings and guilt in her eyes.
"I'm sorry. I shouldn't have hid this from you."
Lu Gan cooperated and said, "Explain."
"I have done something immoral and irresponsible. Di Zhongyang was a backup because I wanted to forget about you and stop my wishful thinking... Although he can't be compared to you, he's still from a wealthy family. I..."
"!"
"..."
Su Youcheng and the others were shocked. It was as if their expressions were saying, "Isn't this too tragic? Di Zhongyang was just a substitute!"
"Who the f*ck is a backup?"
Di Zhongyang said angrily.
Song Ci ignored him and continued to express her deep affection.
"This is my fault. I shouldn't have done this but I really have no choice. Day by day, I was gradually going crazy. My love for you has already seeped deep into my bones. I can only use this method to comfort myself!
Lu Gan felt that Song Ci was an excellent actress. She had a way with words and could convey her emotions effectively. Fortunately, he also had the ability to adapt quickly. He raised his head to look at Di Zhongyang and said in a deep voice, "Aren't you touched?"
Di Zhongyang could not believe his ears. How dare he utter such shameless words!
"Touched?! Song Ci, you better make yourself clear. Who the f*ck is Lu Gan's substitute?!"
After hearing that, Song Ci looked at him with disdain.
"What kind of tone are you using? You should be more like Lu Gan. Try to learn from him."
Di Zhongyang trembled with anger.
"Song Ci... You're amazing!"
Song Ci looked at him with a surprised expression.
"Why are you reacting like this? Do you really think that I like you? No way!"
Chapter 42: Love Is Like a Strong Drink
"You don't like me? Then why did you try so hard to seduce me? Wherever I appear, you'll pester me nonstop. It's so disgusting that I want to beat you to death. Besides, why would I want to be like him?"
Di Zhongyang gritted his teeth and sneered. He had never been so humiliated before.
"Don't insult my lover!"
Song Ci immediately retaliated.
"The two of you are really nothing alike."
"Then don't call me his f*cking substitute!"
Di Zhongyang shouted.
Song Ci sighed softly.
"My lover is the only one for me in this world. I can't find anyone as outstanding as him. Some backups are due to their looks or temperament. You were only of similar status. Even though you're rich, you're not qualified. In fact, it's a little insulting to him. When I look at you, I know that my secret love would come to a fruitless ending. That's why I chose you as a way to cope. If I don't even stand a chance with a fake like you, what hope do I have with my true love?!"
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Lu Gan smiled. It was gentle and warm as if the sun had just risen.
"You're so handsome when you smile."
Song Ci quickly praised.
Lu Gan smiled even more. He felt that Song Ci was really cute and would not mind having her by his side. His future would definitely be very interesting.
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"I'm really touched by your love. You've endured such humiliation for me."
Lu Gan continued and asked Di Zhongyang emotionlessly, "Are you satisfied with her explanation?"
Di Zhongyang was furious. The corner of his mouth twitched.
Lu Gan retracted his gaze and said to Song Ci, "Since you love me so much, I'll forgive your past actions. However, I won't allow such things to happen in the future."
Song Ci did not hesitate and replied, "Of course. You're mine now. Why would I return to a fake? I'm not blind."
"Song Ci, you're the most shameless woman I've ever met."
Di Zhongyang roared.
"Back then, you were all over me. Now that you've found a richer man, you want to mock me? Lu Gan, do you actually believe her? Last month, she got drunk and asked me if I wanted to get a room with her. It made me so horny..."
"Pa!"
Di Zhongyang felt a burning pain on his face.
Lu Gan leaned against the wheelchair and retracted his hand.
In a cold tone, he said, "Since you know that I'm easily angered, then watch your mouth. If you continue to speak carelessly, your life might be in danger."
Di Zhongyang raised his head. There were red marks on his face. How could he tolerate this? A cripple was looking down on him. He immediately rushed toward Lu Gan.
Song Ci was about to go in front and protect Lu Gan, but the latter raised his hand and stopped her. This caused Song Ci's heart to skip a beat. She turned to look at him, feeling uneasy and guilty.
"I didn't..."
It was the original Song Ci who did such a thing, even though she was unsuccessful.
"I really didn't!"
Song Ci looked at Lu Gan. She sounded a little flustered.
"I really didn't do anything with him."
After saying that, she even added in a low and soft voice, "Hubby..."
Lu Gan looked at her innocent eyes. He raised his hand to pat her head. Then, he comforted her, "I believe you."
Song Ci heaved a sigh of relief. In order to survive, she had to go all out. She cursed Di Zhongyang in her heart and mocked "Yuan Song Ci" (TN: Original Song Ci's full name).
While she was talking to Lu Gan, Mi Qilu and Su Youcheng had already pinned Di Zhongyang against the wall.
"Calm down," said Mi Qilu in a displeased tone.
"You're just a backup. Don't go around acting like a mad dog. Love is like a glass of strong wine and sister-in-law is intoxicated. Why are you so angry with a drunkard?"
"You piece of sh*t! Let go of me!"
Di Zhongyang was so enraged that his face turned red. Even his veins were visible.
Mi Qilu was afraid that Di Zhongyang would say something to provoke Lu Gan again. So, he took out a handkerchief and gagged him.
"Shut up. This matter has already been resolved. Stop beating a dead horse. It's too late for regrets. Just admit that you lost in this game of love. It's not shameful. In fact, the way you're acting now is worse. Once you come to your senses, you'll be even more embarrassed."
At this moment, Di Zhongyang was livid. His eyes were red and he could even bite someone. Unfortunately, he was suppressed by the muscular Mi Qilu and could not move at all.
Chapter 43: The Past That Was Worse Than Death
After the incident with Di Zhongyang, Song Ci could not help but feel uneasy. When they returned home, she took the initiative and asked Lu Gan, "What scenes would you like to watch today?"
After saying that, she winked cutely.
Lu Gan felt like laughing. Whenever Song Ci was around, he would always feel oddly relaxed. Anyway, he found a book and selected a scene.
"This. When I watched the movie, the actor's performance did not particularly stand out."
"No problem! You can lie down and watch."
It would be easier to fall asleep this way, but Song Ci kept this part to herself.
She was being really thoughtful.
Lu Gan leaned closer to her and said, "Why are you so obedient?"
"I've always been very obedient."
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Song Ci blinked her eyes and continued to act cute.
Lu Gan chuckled.
"You can practice first. I'm going to take a shower."
"Do you need any help?" asked Song Ci.
...
Lu Gan turned around and replied, "Now you're being naughty."
Song Ci quickly pretended to be docile. After all, she would never purposely step into a minefield.
Lu Gan smiled again. He took his pajamas and went into the bathroom.
Song Ci looked at the scene she was about to perform. She was already prepared. However, Lu Gan had not come out from the showers yet. So, she took the agate bracelet that she had bought earlier and walked into Lu Suo's room.
Lu Suo was already asleep. Song Ci gently placed the box on his bedside. It would be a surprise for him once he woke up.
After Song Ci left, Lu Suo opened his eyes. He was just pretending to be asleep. The little boy had been worrying about Lu Gan, so he had trouble sleeping. He opened the box and found an agate bracelet inside.
There was a small lock in the middle of the agate bracelet. It was exquisite and charming. Despite that, Lu Suo felt indifferent. He was already used to luxuries. After taking a look, he closed the box. Since Song Ci had left it on his bedside, she must have wanted it to be a surprise. In that case, he had to act accordingly tomorrow morning. This was too easy for him.
Lu Suo turned on the bedside lamp and walked out barefooted. He quietly tip-toed to Lu Gan's room, wanting to hear the adults' conversation.
The little boy leaned gently against the door and listened discreetly.
Lu Gan had just come out from the showers. Song Ci immediately took her turn.
"You don't have to wait for me. Next time, just use the guest room's bathroom."
"I thought you were going to invite me to shower together."
Song Ci said shyly. She was still in character.
Every time something like this happened, Lu Gan wondered if Song Ci really liked him. Why else would a girl be so proactive?
Song Ci leaned closer and asked, "Are you unwilling?"
Lu Gan felt helpless.
"Are you challenging me?"
"No."
Song Ci shook her head. She gave him a look as if it was saying, "You're embarrassed."
Lu Gan realized this. It made him so angry that he almost fell from his wheelchair.
Song Ci immediately turned around and ran to the bathroom.
'What is this woman thinking? She's giving me a headache.'
At this moment, Lu Gan's phone suddenly rang. He glanced at it and saw the name "Su Youcheng". The latter had sent him a message.
[ Lu Gan, I wanted to tell you this during our dinner, but I felt it was inappropriate. I've seen Song Ci and Di Zhongyang at the bar before. He did not pay much attention to her and was always surrounded by beautiful women. Although he was causing trouble earlier, I don't think he was merely spouting nonsense. ]
Lu Gan thought about it and went to the balcony. Then, he gave Su Youcheng a call. The other party instantly picked up.
"Thank you. I know you're looking out for my best interest."
"There's no need to thank me. I never expected things to turn out this way," said Su Youcheng with a smile.
Lu Gan replied, "I didn't expect it either."
"Does she really like you?"
Su Youcheng asked curiously.
"I'm an outstanding person. Isn't it normal for her to have a crush on me?"
"You're finally lively again!"
"I've always been lively."
Su Youcheng hung up the phone and sighed emotionally. The old Lu Gan was still alive, but that part of him was barely hanging onto life. He recalled how Lu Gan changed after the car accident. The latter would only quietly sit in his wheelchair and his eyes were cold. Moreover, the atmosphere surrounding him turned heavy and suffocating.
Chapter 44: Tsundere Lu Gan
Originally, Su Youcheng wanted to ask Lu Gan why he chose Song Ci as his fiancée. Ultimately, he did not because he realized Song Ci's appearance had impacted Lu Gan's emotions positively. Lu Gan was now as lively as before. The menial details did not matter. He just wanted his friend to be happy.
Lu Gan put down his phone and thought of Su Youcheng's words. Song Ci did not really like Di Zhongyang, right? She could not be that blind, right? Lu Gan was very unhappy at the thought of Song Ci fawning over Di Zhongyang in the past!
Lu Gan, whose mood had soured, pushed his wheelchair to the bedside.
After Song Ci came out of the bathroom, he said arrogantly, "Hug me."
Song Ci was puzzled, but she complied and bent down to hug him. They could smell each other's fragrances.
Lu Gan said in a displeased tone, "I didn't mean it that way. What I want is for you to carry me to bed!"
This unreserved woman always wanted to take advantage of him!
Song Ci was shocked. After all, she was still a girl. How could she carry him?!
Lu Gan raised his eyebrows.
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"You're not willing?"
Song Ci touched her nose awkwardly and made up her mind.
"Well... I might not be able to carry you. I'll try my best. You should also cooperate... In the future, I'll train to gain more muscles!"
Song Ci was willing to do anything for survival!
...
Upon hearing that, Lu Gan imagined a muscular woman carrying him around like a princess. No! He could not bear to see such a scene!
In the end, even though Song Ci was carrying him, she was only his support. Lu Gan laid down on the bed with her help.
"Have you carried Di Zhongyang before?"
Lu Gan's tone was calm. It really did not bother him. Not at all!
Song Ci replied without any hesitation, "Why would I? I'm not mentally ill!"
Then, she moved closer to Lu Gan and said affectionately, "I only do this for you. As long as you're willing, of course."
Lu Gan scoffed, expressing his disbelief.
"Could it be that Di Zhongyang was unwilling?"
Song Ci knew that today's matter was not over. Di Zhongyang had really caused her a lot of issues!
Suddenly, she said, "Why are you acting so strange today? Are you jealous?"
"Are you kidding me? Me? Jealous? I just want you to have some standards when it comes to choosing a substitute. Otherwise, it's an insult to me! I have to take care of my pride!"
Lu Gan turned his face away, but his ears were already red.
Song Ci caught wind and probed, "There's a next time?"
Lu Gan instantly turned back and said in disbelief, "You still want to repeat this incident?"
Song Ci blinked her eyes innocently. "I already have you. There's no need."
Lu Gan snorted arrogantly.
Song Ci looked at him with a smile.
"Sigh, if it wasn't for his sudden appearance today, I wouldn't even remember he existed."
"You're treating my substitute like this?"
Lu Gan said sarcastically.
Song Ci gritted her teeth. This was too much. What exactly did he want? More pampering?
However, no matter how aggrieved she felt, Song Ci continued to smile. She said affectionately, "He's just a backup. I only have eyes for you. It's a beautiful night. Let's not ruin our mood because of him."
It was true. Song Ci had already spent a hundred and twenty percent of her energy on Lu Gan!
Anyway, Lu Gan was amused by her words. He had always been sharp-tongued and witty.
"Alright, let's begin your performance."
After saying that, he pulled the blanket and lay down.
"..."
Song Ci suddenly felt like she did not want to live anymore. Destruction sounded like a better option!
Nonetheless, she still performed her scene seriously without complaint. Since she had worked hard for so long, she refused to give up!
Once again, Lu Gan fell asleep! Song Ci did not understand what was happening. Was she a special sleeping pill?
Subsequently, Song Ci also slept angrily.
Lu Suo watched as the light went out. He finally felt relaxed. They did not seem to be hiding anything from him. Just as he was about to leave, he heard a calm and cold voice.
"What are you doing here?"
Lu Suo was shocked. He turned around and saw Song Yujin. It was as if the latter had seen through everything.
Chapter 45: Control
Lu Suo tensed up and tried to come up with an excuse. His eyes were filled with innocence as he said, "I miss my dad."
After that, he pulled Song Yujin's hand.
Song Yujin did not like intimate contact and attempted to break free.
On the other hand, Lu Suo had made up his mind to get out of here first. So, he used all his might to drag Song Yujin along. Both of their strengths were evenly matched.
Song Yujin looked at the other party's aggrieved and pitiful eyes. After remembering what happened to Lu Suo's parents, his heart softened and he did not struggle any further.
Lu Suo quietly pulled him away. Finally, they were away from Lu Gan's room.
"I was unable to fall asleep and wanted daddy to accompany me. However, I felt embarrassed after reaching the door. Thus, I didn't go in and just stood outside for a while..."
Lu Suo looked at Song Yujin pitifully.
"Little uncle, don't tell my dad and Auntie Song, okay? I don't want them to worry about me."
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Song Yujin did not suspect anything and nodded. Originally, he was going to get some water. When he passed by Song Ci's bedroom, he saw Lu Suo standing outside the door.
After Song Yujin had agreed, Lu Suo let out a sigh of relief and said sweetly, "You're so kind."
Song Yujin did not say anything.
Lu Suo was already used to Song Yujin's silence and continued to pull him further away. Suddenly, Song Yujin stopped.
...
Lu Suo's heart began thumping again. He asked cautiously, "What's wrong?"
Song Yujin's tone was as calm as ever. He lowered his head and said, "You're not wearing shoes."
Lu Suo panicked again.
"I was too anxious... I just missed dad... I have trouble sleeping alone, so..."
As he spoke, he lowered his head. It was a really pitiful sight.
Song Yujin did not expect Lu Suo to be so uncomfortable because of this. He was at a loss.
'I should try to comfort him, but what can I do?'
After thinking for a while, he decided to imitate the way Song Ci would comfort him. He reached out and touched Lu Suo's head.
"Be good."
Lu Suo's lips could not help but twitch! Fortunately, his head was lowered.
'Be good? He does not know how to comfort others at all!'
Regardless, as long as Song Yujin did not doubt him, it was fine. Therefore, he merely nodded and said, "I will."
Upon seeing this, Song Yujin thought that he had succeeded. This was the first time he had consoled a person younger than him. It put him in a very good mood. He rubbed Lu Suo's head again, then retracted his hand before pulling the latter into his room.
Lu Suo followed him, thinking that he had managed to deceive him. Next time, he had to be more cautious. Still, when did Song Yujin show up? Why was there no sound at all? Lu Suo frowned slightly. After entering Song Yujin's room, he came back to his senses and was shocked. At some point, he had lost control. How did he end up in this position?
"Sit," said Song Yujin as he pulled Lu Suo towards a chair.
Lu Suo had no idea what was happening, but he still sat down.
Then, Song Yujin went to the bathroom and brought out a basin of water. He said calmly, "Wash your feet."
Lu Suo raised his feet and put them into the water. However, as soon as his chubby feet touched the water, he could not help but shout, "It's too hot!"
The little boy looked aggrieved.
Song Yujin touched the water with his hand, but he did not feel that it was hot. Nonetheless, he got up and said, "Wait a minute."
Lu Suo watched as he went into the bathroom again. Once Song Yujin was out of sight, he put his feet into the water and quickly lifted them again. In the end, he was still a child and this was his way of having fun.
When Song Yujin came out, he poured some cold water from a smaller basin into the bigger basin.
"Try it now."
Lu Suo stretched out his feet. This time, he did not feel it was hot. He smiled at Song Yujin and said, "Thank you, little uncle."
"You're welcome."
Song Yujin was as calm as ever. He passed a towel to Lu Suo and placed the smaller basin back in the bathroom. Subsequently, he took out a pair of slippers and placed them beside Lu Suo's feet.
Lu Suo glanced at them. It appears that Song Yujin was good at taking care of people, but he was bad with words. Regardless, he slowly washed his chubby feet. Then, he raised them to show Song Yujin.
"They're clean."
Song Yujin looked at his chubby little feet and nodded in satisfaction.
Lu Suo picked up the towel and wiped them.
Shoes would make noise whenever the wearer walked. It was the reason he went barefoot to Lu Gan's room. Upon thinking about this, Lu Suo became curious. Song Yujin was wearing shoes, so why was there no sound?
Chapter 46: I'm Not Obedient at All
"Pour the water away."
Song Yujin said to Lu Suo.
Lu Suo's thoughts were interrupted. Nonetheless, he silently obliged.
"Done. The basin is empty."
Lu Suo tried to show off his best side.
Song Yujin nodded and patted his pillow.
"Come. Let's go to sleep."
Lu Suo, who was about to leave, asked in a confused tone, "Sleep?"
"You're unable to sleep alone, right? You also said you're too embarrassed to seek out your father."
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Song Yujin said calmly.
Lu Suo could not understand what he was thinking.
There was only one pillow on Song Yujin's bed. Fortunately, it was very big. Moreover, they were still young and small in size, so it was manageable.
"Come on. It's getting late. I'm going to sleep," said Song Yujin.
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Lu Suo thought for a moment before taking off his shoes and getting onto the bed.
Song Yujin added, "There's a spare blanket on top of the cabinet. I'm not tall enough. If you don't mind, please get it yourself."
Lu Suo looked at him with a smile.
"One is enough for us to share."
Song Yujin did not say anything else. He gestured for Lu Suo to lie down. Then, he turned off the lights.
They were very close to each other. Lu Suo turned to Song Yujin and asked softly, "Little uncle, did you do this because I said I couldn't sleep alone?"
"Yes."
Song Yujin replied.
"You're so nice," said Lu Suo sweetly.
Song Yujin was still as cold as ever.
Lu Suo frowned. He felt that Song Yujin was really strange. The latter did not show any sign of liking him. Yet, he still accompanied him like this. Lu Suo, who had always been a meticulous person, began to think over things carefully. Song Yujin probably liked him. He was just born with a cold and detached appearance. As Lu Suo closed his eyes, he said softly, "Good night, little uncle."
"Good night."
Song Yujin closed his eyes and fell asleep.
It was unsure how much time had passed. Suddenly, Song Yujin felt someone grabbing him. He opened his eyes abruptly and heard a cry.
"Daddy..."
Song Yujin was stunned for a moment. He turned his head and looked at the side.
Lu Suo was curled up and his chubby little face was scrunched together. He cried very softly, calling for his parents.
Song Yujin wanted to wake him up but just as he opened his mouth, he silently closed it again.
Lu Suo's parents were gone. He could only see them occasionally in his dreams. In other words, he probably wanted to spend as much time as possible with them.
Song Yujin looked around the pitch-black room. Subconsciously, he thought of his own mother. It had been a long time since he dreamed of her. It would be nice if he could also see her in his dreams. Song Yujin slowly raised his hand and touched Lu Suo's head.
"Be good."
This was the sole comforting method he had learned from Song Ci. Lu Suo gradually calmed down and stopped crying.
In Lu Suo's dream, he was being held by his mother while his father gently stroked his head.
"Little Suo, we miss you very much. However, you're still young and it's not time for us to meet. We want to see your future. What kind of person would you turn out to be? You'll definitely grow into a handsome young man!"
Lu Suo nodded obediently.
"Little Suo, promise us that you'll live with your uncle happily. He'll take care of you in our stead."
Lu Suo nodded obediently again.
"Okay."
"So obedient."
His parents looked at him while smiling. Their eyes were filled with love.
Lu Suo instantly burst into tears. He shook his head and hugged his parents tightly.
"I'm not obedient at all. This is just a mask. If I was well behaved, you'll stay by my side, right?"
The night passed without another word.
In the morning, when Lu Gan woke up, he felt something pressing on his waist. Someone was hugging him tightly. Lu Gan tried to move, but Song Ci immediately whined and protested until Lu Gan hugged her in his arms. Only then did Song Ci calm down. Her head moved around to find a comfortable position. After that, she continued to sleep.
Lu Gan looked at Song Ci's face and reached out to touch it. The skin under his fingers was warm and smooth. He could not help but gently caress her repeatedly.
Song Ci felt an itch. She pouted and raised her hand to rub her face. Then, she opened her eyes in a daze.
Chapter 47: I Can Stop Being Humane
Lu Gan said in a low voice, "You're awake?"
Song Ci nodded subconsciously. At the same time, she felt that something was wrong. Why was she in Lu Gan's arms again?
"Is it comfortable to be in the arms of your beloved?"
Lu Gan's voice was coming from above her head.
"You had a crush on me for so many years. Your dreams have finally come true. These past two days, you've sneaked into my arms while I was asleep. Tsk, tsk, tsk. Do you like me that much? Actually, you can be more aggressive..."
Song Ci lowered her head. She silently and shyly moved away from his arms, putting some distance between them.
'Why does this keep happening? Does it have something to do with Lu Gan? Or was it the original Song Ci? Lu Gan can't feel his legs. Is this her way of bullying him?'
Song Ci smiled awkwardly.
"The weather is really nice today."
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After saying that, she immediately sat up and prepared to get out of bed.
Lu Gan could not help but laugh.
"Are you running away?"
Song Ci turned and glared at him.
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"We're going to get married tomorrow. So what if I'm all over you? It's only weird if I do it with someone else!"
When Lu Gan heard this, his beautiful phoenix-like eyes narrowed slightly. Then, he said gently, "Are you implying that you want to sleep with someone else? Who? Di Zhongyang?"
Song Ci was instantly terrified. She wanted to slap herself for speaking nonsense.
"Why are you mentioning him again? I just used him as a backup. No one would sleep with a substitute."
Lu Gan raised his eyebrows.
Song Ci smiled as if she was fawning over him.
"You have to believe my feelings for you. There's no one else for me."
Lu Gan smiled.
"Alright. Go wash your face, you lazy pig."
Song Ci rolled her eyes.
"Well, aren't you polite? I've always praised you for being handsome. Yet, you called me a pig!"
Lu Gan was surprised.
"Isn't it a fact that I'm handsome? I'm just replying with another fact."
Song Ci was furious. She raised her hand to pinch Lu Gan.
However, he smiled and avoided her. Not willing to give up, Song Ci kept trying.
When Lu Gan grabbed her right hand, she raised her left hand. Lu Gan helplessly grabbed her other hand and said, "Go wash your face."
Song Ci was unable to break free.
Lu Gan said calmly, "Look, there's nothing you can do.".
Song Ci thought for a moment before moving closer to him.
Lu Gan was puzzled.
"What are you doing?"
Song Ci tilted her head and smiled at him. Then, she immediately headbutted him.
This completely caught Lu Gan off guard. Their foreheads collided and her lips touched his nose. Lu Gan was stunned for a moment. His grip also loosened.
Song Ci looked at him proudly and snorted.
"I win."
Lu Gan was still in a daze. He had not gotten over the touch from earlier. Song Ci's lips were clearly very soft. It was enough to make him flustered.
On the other hand, Song Ci had no idea what was going through Lu Gan's mind. Her heart was filled with the joy of victory. She continued to gloat proudly, "You're the lazy pig."
Lu Gan was definitely amused by her.
'This little rascal! She had messed up my heart, but acted as if nothing happened!'
He gestured for Song Ci to come closer with his finger.
"What?"
Song Ci looked at him suspiciously.
Lu Gan raised his eyebrows.
"Don't you trust the man that you've been crushing on for so many years?"
Song Ci snorted coldly.
"These are two different things. Even the most perfect man can be inhumane at times!"
Lu Gan had no choice. He placed his hands behind his head.
Only then did Song Ci move closer to him. She asked, "What is it?"
Lu Gan looked at her with a gentle gaze.
Song Ci could feel that something was wrong.
Suddenly, Lu Gan stretched out his hand.
"Pa!"
Song Ci could feel that her butt was just slapped. Although Lu Gan did not hit hard, the sound created was exceptionally loud due to the quiet room.
Song Ci's face instantly burned up. She covered her butt and said, "What are you doing?!"
Lu Gan reached out and pinched her face. He was smiling as he said, "Didn't you just say that even the most perfect man can be inhumane at times? I'm just showing it to you! My legs may be injured, but I'm still a man. In the morning, a man is most... Excited."
Song Ci hurriedly wrapped herself up using a blanket.
"Did I say that? I only know that you're the most handsome and perfect man in this world."
Chapter 48: A Rare Scene
Lu Gan smiled.
"Is that so?"
"Of course. I'm going to wash up now."
After saying that, Song Ci quickly ran into the bathroom.
Lu Gan could not help but laugh. She was like a cute clown.
Once Song Ci was out of sight, he heaved a sigh of relief.
'Good heavens, some indescribable things almost happened this morning.'
At the same time, Song Ci also realized that something was not right. What could happen? Lu Gan did not even want her to help him in the showers. He was just a big liar who only knew how to tease her! Song Ci angrily brushed her teeth, washed up, and walked out.
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Lu Gan was sitting in his wheelchair. Song Ci looked at his calm expression and gently smiled.
Upon seeing that, Lu Gan asked, "What's wrong?"
"I thought about something just now."
Song Ci looked at him and continued, "Soon, we'll be legally married. If you feel that it's too tiring being the perfect man, you can stop tomorrow night and transform into a beast…"
Lu Gan's lips slightly twitched. He looked at Song Ci and said, "Are you serious?"
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"Of course."
Song Ci was full of confidence. Considering Lu Gan's current physical status, what could he do to her? In the past, she had worried over nothing. After all, if he was really in love with her, he would definitely be eager to do intimate things!
"Alright."
Lu Gan nodded.
"Then I'll do as you wish."
"That's great."
Song Ci snorted at him.
Lu Gan looked at her arrogant manner and felt an inexplicable itch in his heart. He reached out to pull Song Ci's hand and pinched it.
"I would prefer pinching your face more."
Song Ci secretly heaved a sigh of relief. She did not refuse him and gracefully bent down while moving her face closer.
"Pinch it."
Lu Gan never thought that she would do such a thing. His heart slightly trembled. Suddenly, he did not feel like pinching her anymore. In fact, he wanted to kiss her. He reached out and held her cheek, pulling her closer. At this moment, he did not care if she really loved him. He would even let her lie to him for the rest of his life. With that being said, he kissed her cheek.
Song Ci was shocked. She stared at him.
Lu Gan had already let go of her hand. He smiled and stayed silent. Then, he calmly pushed his wheelchair into the bathroom.
Song Ci touched the spot where Lu Gan had kissed her. She could still feel the warmth and her face was burning up. Her heart was thumping and she was also a little excited.
After letting out a sigh and coughing awkwardly, Song Ci turned around and walked out of the door. She decided to look for Song Yujin as a means of distraction.
Song Ci pushed open the door to Song Yujin's room. He was still asleep. She was about to leave, but a sight surprised her.
'Why is Lu Suo beside him? I remember that he was sleeping in his own room. Did he wake up after I had left?'
She took a few steps closer and saw Lu Suo hugging Song Yujin. He looked really dependent on her little brother.
Song Ci could not help but take a photo of them using her phone. If anyone had read the novel, this sight would definitely amuse them. After all, Song Yujin and Lu Suo were supposedly enemies. They would fight until one dropped dead.
The female protagonist had a crush on Song Yujin ever since their schooling days. Of course, this was also the basis of Song Ci's lies.
Anyway, Song Yujin had no feelings for her. When the female protagonist sincerely confessed, Song Yujin merely replied calmly, "Thank you, but I'm not interested."
The two of them still ended up together. This was thanks to the female protagonist's efforts. She poured all her love into the lonely male protagonist and it finally paid off!
However, the female protagonist also had other suitors. Every time she was hurt by Song Yujin, she would be comforted by the secondary male lead. This was none other than Lu Suo. Moreover, he was also the villain!
Lu Suo was really interested in the female protagonist. Since he was a meticulous person, he planned his schemes down to the notch. He imprisoned the female protagonist in an attempt to make her develop Stockholm syndrome. Actually, Lu Suo did not even like the female protagonist that much. He just enjoyed the warmth she provided.
Initially, both the protagonist and antagonist lacked love since they were young.
When Lu Suo found "Song Ci" in the mental hospital, someone told him, "This is Song Yujin's sister."
Lu Suo did not even lift his eyelids and casually said, "She's just a piece of trash. I'd like to see what tricks she has up her sleeves..."
Chapter 49: Genuine Laughter
The two men destined to be enemies were currently lying in bed with each other. Granted, they were only five years old and nothing bad happened between them yet.
Song Ci felt that it was a rare sight. Her hands moved quickly and she took more than a dozen photos of Song Yujin and Lu Suo!
Once she was done, Song Yujin woke up. He was in a daze.
Song Ci put away her phone. Just as she was about to speak, Song Yujin lifted a finger and placed it on his lips. Song Ci was surprised. Not only was Lu Suo different from the original novel, but Song Yujin as well. He was very attentive to Lu Suo. Anyway, Song Ci pointed at the door, indicating that she would wait for him outside.
Song Yujin nodded and carefully got off the bed.
"Why are the two of you sleeping together?"
Song Ci asked Song Yujin.
Song Yujin still remembered his promise to Lu Suo. The latter did not want him to tell Song Ci and Lu Gan anything because he was embarrassed. Hence, Song Yujin thought for a moment before saying, "When he wakes up, you can ask him."
This way, Lu Suo could make up his own answers.
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Song Ci nodded.
"Both of you seem to get along."
"It's not bad."
Song Yujin's expression was as per usual.
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Song Ci patted Song Yujin's head.
"I still have to remind you, tell me at once if you've been wronged. It doesn't matter if you're older."
Song Ci thought about the original novel again. The plot would probably change. Song Yujin and the female protagonist's relationship all depended on fate now.
On the other hand, Song Yujin felt that Song Ci was really different from other adults. Normally, one would say, "There's no way someone younger can bully you. In fact, since you're the older brother, you should dote on him."
"I won't be bullied by him."
Song Yujin said calmly.
Song Ci replied sincerely, "That's the best-case scenario."
As the two of them spoke, they heard the sound of a wheelchair. Lu Gan was pushing his wheelchair towards them.
"Let's go and eat."
Song Ci reached out to hold Song Yujin. Together, they walked towards Lu Gan.
After breakfast, Song Ci and Lu Gan stayed in the living room to discuss the matter of collecting their marriage certificate tomorrow.
Song Yujin returned to his room.
Lu Suo was still sleeping.
Song Yujin did not wake him up and just quietly read his book.
After a while, he suddenly heard a noise.
Lu Suo had finally awakened. He rubbed his eyes and said softly, "Good morning, little uncle."
"Good morning."
Song Yujin replied. Then, he turned around and continued reading his book.
Lu Suo looked at Song Yujin. The latter was acting as if he did not exist at all. For a moment, he was confused.
Last night, Song Yujin took the initiative to comfort him. Now, he did not even bother to look at him. Did he like him or not? Lu Suo lifted the blanket and got off the bed. He walked towards the door.
"I'm heading back to my room."
"Okay."
Song Yujin finally raised his head.
"Aren't you at least going to say goodbye?"
Lu Suo asked.
"Goodbye."
Lu Suo puffed up his cheeks and stared at Song Yujin unhappily.
Song Yujin did not understand why he was looking at him like that.
"What's wrong?"
"Are you just going to say goodbye?"
Lu Suo suppressed the frustration in his heart.
Song Yujin was puzzled.
"Weren't you the one who told me to say goodbye?"
Lu Suo did not want to speak anymore. He glared at Song Yujin angrily, snorted fiercely, and left.
Song Yujin shook his head and continued reading his book.
After Lu Suo washed up, he went to eat breakfast. He still remembered the agate bracelet that Song Ci gave him last night. When he saw Song Ci, he immediately smiled and pretended to be pleasantly surprised. The little boy asked the two adults, "Which one of you gave me the agate bracelet?"
When Lu Gan heard this, he turned to look at Song Ci with a blank look.
Song Ci smiled and said, "Do you like it?"
Lu Suo nodded cheerfully.
"Did you give it to me, Auntie Song? Thank you! I like it so much. It's beautiful."
"You're welcome."
Song Ci smiled and patted his head.
Lu Suo's smile became even sweeter.
Lu Gan finally understood what was going on. He asked curiously, "When did you give it to him?"
"When you took a shower last night. I'm not reporting all my actions to you," said Song Ci.
Lu Gan raised his eyebrows.
"It seems that you've kept a lot of things from me."
"Of course not."
Song Ci smiled awkwardly. She was tired.
Lu Suo looked at the genuine smile on Lu Gan's face. He did not say anything and just stood beside them as they bantered. At this moment, he was truly happy.
Chapter 50: A Family Photo of Four
Lu Gan was halfway through his sentence when he realized that Lu Suo had sat down beside him.
"Hurry up and finish your breakfast."
"I want to hear your conversation with Auntie Song,"
Lu Suo said obediently.
"You can come over again after finishing your breakfast. We're not leaving."
Lu Gan said helplessly.
Lu Suo replied with an "Oh" and left reluctantly. Shortly after, he returned with a small bowl in his hands. Then, he sat down in front of a coffee table. The little boy said with a smile, "I'm going to eat here!"
After that, he took a bite and looked at them.
Lu Gan could not help but laugh. Anyway, he continued discussing with Song Ci about getting the marriage certificate.
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Song Ci wondered if they should go to the photography studio for a photo. After all, she was a celebrity and had to maintain her image.
"What about the marriage registration photo? I'm worried if it won't turn out well."
"Didn't you say that you're naturally beautiful? No matter the outcome, you'll still look stunning."
Lu Gan teased.
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Song Ci said confidently, "There's no doubt that I'm born with natural beauty. Despite that, I still want to look especially good."
"So you want to take the photo at the studio?"
Lu Gan asked.
Song Ci quickly nodded.
"Can we?"
At first, Lu Gan had no such plans. However, after seeing the longing in Song Ci's eyes, he did not want to disappoint her.
"Since I love you so much, I'll comply."
"Really?"
Song Ci said excitedly.
"Then we have to get ready now…"
"Alright."
Lu Gan nodded.
"We'll go after lunch."
Song Ci suggested.
Suddenly, she thought of something and quickly turned to look at Lu Suo, who was still eating.
Lu Suo was holding a bun in his hand. He blinked and asked, "Auntie Song, do you want to eat this bun?"
Song Ci could not help but think to herself, 'Is this cute child really the future devil?'
Nonetheless, she said gently to Lu Suo, "No. Auntie has already eaten. After lunch, your father and I are going to take wedding photos. You and Yujin are coming too. Let's take a family photo together."
After saying that, she turned to look at Lu Gan and asked, "Will this be fine?"
Lu Gan did not expect Song Ci to have such thoughts.
Lu Suo was obviously very willing. He said happily, "Sure."
He even gave Lu Gan a hopeful look.
After seeing that, how could Lu Gan refuse?
When Song Yujin heard about this, he said calmly, "Okay."
"I'll put a copy of the photo in your room."
Once again, Song Yujin replied calmly, "Okay."
Song Ci felt that he was really too mature. Even Lu Suo, the main villain, cheered excitedly after hearing they were going to take a photo.
Song Yujin really acted like a cold and aloof prince. The female lead would have to jump through hoops to open his heart.
'Sigh… I wish her all the best.'
After lunch, the family of four left the house.
Lu Suo was next to Lu Gan. The little boy turned to look at Song Ci and thought to himself, 'Everything should be fine. Daddy is getting married. He'll soon be as happy as before.'
Then, he smiled sweetly at Song Ci. At this moment, he looked like an exquisite doll.
Song Ci patted his head along with Song Yujin's. She was in a good mood.
Lu Gan had already called and made a reservation. When they arrived, everything was ready.
Song Ci went to communicate with the photographer for a while.
"I think it's better to take the wedding photo first. It might take time for the children to cooperate for the family photo."
The photographer suggested.
Song Ci looked at Lu Gan. He did not have any objections.
"Sounds good."
One of the staff politely led them to the dressing room so they could put on some makeup.
Song Yujin and Lu Suo sat on chairs. They entertained themselves with tablets provided by the employee. Lu Suo got bored quickly, so he peeked at Song Yujin's screen.
Song Yujin was watching videos about animals, specifically tigers. He had headphones on and seemed to be very interested.
When Song Yujin saw Lu Suo approach, he blinked. Afterward, he took off one of his headphones and asked, "Do you want to watch as well?"
Lu Suo nodded and leaned against Song Yujin. They watched the video together.
Suddenly, Lu Suo heard a familiar voice.
"Brother, it's really you!"
Lu Suo raised his head. It was Lu Jingjing.
Chapter 51: Sister's Wedding Gift
Lu Gan acknowledged Lu Jingjing's presence with a calm expression.
One of the employees quickly explained, "Miss Lu is here to pick up some photos. Originally, we had rejected all other reservations for this afternoon. However, Miss Lu is your sister, so we agreed..."
Again, Lu Gan acknowledged the situation with a calm expression.
Lu Jingjing's relationship with Lu Gan was initially normal. Even though Lu Gan was crippled, he remained haughty. Hence, Lu Jingjing became dissatisfied with him. She turned around and looked at Song Ci. This person was really lucky. A lowly woman could actually marry into their Lu family! On second thought, this situation was quite weird. Lu Gan was an arrogant person. Why did he agree to marry someone with no background? Life was really unpredictable.
"Are the two of you here to take wedding photos? Congratulations."
In Lu Jingjing's mind, she was thinking, 'They'll get their marriage certificate this year and divorce papers next year.'
Obviously, Song Ci knew what she was thinking. After all, Lu Jingjing was a very scheming type of person.
Song Ci sneered, "Don't worry. Your second brother and I will definitely be happy. We'll live up to your expectations."
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When Lu Jingjing heard this, her expression instantly soured. She did not believe that a person like Song Ci could really live with a cripple.
"That would be for the best. Otherwise, you'll be wasting my second brother's time."
Song Ci replied with a smile, "Since you respect your second brother so much, you must have prepared a wedding gift for us, right? I'm really looking forward to it."
When Lu Jingjing heard this, her expression turned even uglier. A person like Song Ci was not qualified to receive a gift from her. Just as she was about to mock her, Lu Gan glanced over.
Lu Jingjing could only say in a low voice, "Second brother, your father has not approved of your marriage yet."
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"Then why did you congratulate me? Is this some kind of trick?"
Lu Gan's gaze was ice-cold.
"Of course not. I'll get your wedding gift immediately," said Lu Jingjing hurriedly.
Upon hearing this, Song Ci turned to look at Lu Gan. She said gently, "Sister Jingjing must have forgotten because she was so happy. This isn't a big deal. I can see that she's very sincere. Who knows, she might have already prepared millions of wedding gifts and is just too embarrassed to give them to us."
Lu Jingjing gritted her teeth. This b*tch actually dared to open her mouth! Millions of wedding gifts? She should just rob a bank!
Lu Gan was amused.
"You're right."
After saying that, he looked at Lu Jingjing with a cold face.
"I'm going to collect my marriage certificate tomorrow. Before then, send your gifts over. Don't let your sister-in-law down."
Lu Jingjing's expression was extremely bitter.
"Second brother, I don't have much money to spare..."
Lu Gan sneered, "I heard that you were working on a bunch of projects with Lu Jie. Yet, you don't have money? If that's the limit of his capabilities, how could he take over the company? Leaving with me might be the better option. He doesn't even need to write the resignation letter. I'll do it instead. In fact, I'll take all the blame. How about it?"
Lu Jingjing could not believe what she was hearing. Lu Gan's brother was already dead and he had no interest in his career. Lu Jie was the most likely person to take over in the future. The entire Lu family was about to be under their control. How could he resign?
In the end, she could only grit her teeth and say, "I'll send it tomorrow!"
Lu Gan snorted.
"Tomorrow? So you haven't prepared anything?"
Lu Jingjing felt like crying.
Song Ci was not that mean. She only wanted to punish Lu Jingjing a little because of her attitude towards Lu Gan.
Thus, she hurriedly persuaded Lu Gan, "What are you thinking? Sister Jingjing had definitely already prepared our gift. She must have taken my words seriously and actually thought of buying millions of gifts. That's why she wants to send them tomorrow. It was supposed to be a surprise."
Lu Jingjing cried even louder in her heart! She wanted to kill this woman!
Chapter 52: You're in Trouble
Lu Gan turned to look at her.
"Is that so?"
Lu Jingjing gritted her teeth and said, "Sister-in-law is right."
"It seems that your sister-in-law knows you quite well. What should you say to her?"
Lu Gan raised his eyebrows.
Lu Jingjing's smile was even uglier than when she was sulking. She pursed her lips.
"Thank you, sister-in-law!"
Song Ci smiled brightly.
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"You're welcome."
Lu Jingjing was furious and annoyed. She said stiffly, "I'm going back to work."
"Okay."
Lu Gan was very cold.
Lu Jingjing dared not say anything else. She turned around and left.
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Lu Suo had listened to their conversation without batting an eyelid. He said to Song Yujin, "I'm going to the bathroom."
Then, he got up and left.
"Auntie."
He called out to Lu Jingjing politely.
When Lu Jingjing heard this, she turned around and saw Lu Suo. Since she had suffered in Lu Gan and Song Ci's hands, she began concocting a plan. Her expression became gentle.
"Little Suo, you're here too?"
"Yea."
Lu Suo nodded obediently.
"I'm here to take a family photo with daddy."
Lu Jingjing looked at her innocent little nephew. She squatted down in front of him and sighed.
"Your dad is going to start his own family. What are you going to do in the future?"
Then, she patted Lu Suo's head and sighed again.
"My poor little nephew. In the future, if your father or Song Ci bullies you, come and look for me immediately, okay? Auntie will help you."
Lu Suo asked in a confused tone, "Why would my father and Auntie Song bully me?"
Lu Jingjing smiled emphatically.
"You are only five years old. There are some things that you still don't understand. Song Ci is only your stepmother and Lu Gan is not your biological father. He is your uncle! You have no idea how much he likes your Auntie Song. In the future, he might abandon you for her. They would also have their own child sooner or later. That child may be your younger sibling, but the two of you are not blood-related. They would definitely favor their child more."
Lu Suo's face wrinkled.
This sight made Lu Jingjing happy. However, she still pretended to be distressed.
"If only your father was still here. You'll be much happier. Song Ci will definitely brainwash your uncle, so you must be careful."
Upon hearing that, Lu Suo appeared to be a little worried.
"Then what should I do?"
"This is your family matter. I don't really have a say. All I can offer is my hospitality. If Song Ci wronged or hit you, come to my house. I'll take you in."
"Auntie, you're so kind."
Lu Suo said sweetly.
Lu Jingjing smiled brightly.
"Little Suo, remember to stay away from your stepmother. She's a very scheming person. By the way, don't tell anyone about our conversation. Otherwise, aunty will be in trouble. Okay?"
Lu Suo quickly nodded.
"So obedient."
After saying that, Lu Jingjing stood up and left in satisfaction.
Lu Suo looked at Lu Jingjing's back and his face slowly turned gloomy. Then, he laughed disdainfully. Why would he tell anyone about their conversation? Lu Gan would always like him and vice versa. It was a fact. The people he hated most were those who badmouth Lu Gan.
Lu Suo turned around and spotted a roll of transparent tape on the table not too far away. After thinking for a while, Lu Suo smiled. His smile was very bright and beautiful, but also scary.
Lu Jingjing had just picked up her photos and went downstairs. Lu Suo was eating candies at the front desk. She called out, "Little Suo."
Lu Suo turned around and looked at her. He smiled and handed her some candies.
"Auntie, have some candies."
Lu Jingjing smiled and said, "No thanks. I'll be leaving first."
"Then I'll send you off."
Lu Suo said politely.
Lu Jingjing nodded proudly and they walked out together. As they walked, she continued to plant doubts in the little boy's mind.
"Little Suo is so obedient. Who wouldn't like you? It's a pity that you have a stepmother like Song Ci. She's mean and vicious. She even bullied me before!"
Lu Suo lowered his head and kept quiet.
Lu Jingjing thought that she had scared him. The corners of her lips curled up happily. This way, Lu Suo would distance himself, resist, and be wary of Song Ci. It would be impossible for them to get along. What would Lu Gan do if Song Ci and Lu Suo got into a fight?
Chapter 53: Scheming Little Devil
Lu Gan had risked his life to protect Lu Suo and Song Ci was supposedly his true love. If the two of them fought, Lu Gan would probably have a headache, right? If Lu Gan sided with Lu Suo, Song Ci would definitely not be satisfied. On the other hand, if Lu Gan favored Song Ci, Lu Jingjing might even be able to adopt Lu Suo. That way, Lu Suo's shares would be hers. Their part of the family's shares would increase even further. This thought excited Lu Jingjing. She could not wait for Lu Suo and Song Ci to fight.
Suddenly, Lu Suo said in a low voice, "It stinks."
Lu Jingjing was puzzled.
"What stinks?"
Lu Suo pointed at the elevator in front of him and frowned in disgust.
"A child just peed in the elevator. It's so dirty."
Upon hearing this, Lu Jingjing also frowned.
"This is such a big photography studio. It should have been cleaned already, right?"
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Lu Suo shook his head.
Regardless, Lu Jingjing decided to check out the situation. Sure enough, there was a big pool of water in the elevator. Lu Suo stepped back. His eyes were full of disgust.
Lu Jingjing looked at her exquisite limited edition high heels. She did not move for a long time. There was another elevator downstairs. So, she decided to use that instead.
Shortly after, they reached the staircase. Lu Suo waved at her. "Goodbye, auntie."
"Goodbye."
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Lu Jingjing said with a smile.
Lu Suo was not in a hurry to leave. It was as if he wanted to see her off.
As Lu Jingjing walked, she turned around and said, "You should go back quickly. Otherwise, they'll think that you're lost. Song Ci will definitely paint you as a mischievous child… Ah!"
Suddenly, Lu Jingjing lost her balance and rolled down the stairs. She felt an intense pain throughout her whole body. Her ankle also instantly swelled up like a steamed bun.
Lu Suo revealed a happy smile. He stared at Lu Jingjing, who was gasping in pain. Her cries brought him a ton of joy. How dare she slandered his uncle. Lu Gan was the best person in this world.
Nonetheless, Lu Suo restrained his smile and pretended to be concerned as he walked down the stairs. He said in a low voice, "Auntie, are you okay?"
Lu Jingjing held her swollen ankle. Her butt was also in great pain. Even her palm was scratched and blood was oozing out. After taking a closer look at the stairs, she found that it was abnormally smooth. There was transparent tape all over it!
"Who the f*ck put transparent tape on the stairs!"
Lu Jingjing roared. She was enraged.
Lu Suo's expression did not change. His voice was full of concern when he said, "Auntie, are you hurt?"
Obviously, Lu Jingjing was injured. She stood up with difficulty. At the moment, she could die from anger. However, there was nothing she could do. There were no surveillance cameras in this area. Even if she wanted to investigate, it was not possible. Moreover, Lu Gan was still here. He would not allow her to cause trouble with the boss.
When Lu Jingjing thought about this, she felt wronged. She was badly injured, yet, she could not find the culprit. There was no way to vent her anger. Due to the pain, tears fell down her eyes.
Regardless, Lu Suo was still there. Lu Jingjing did not want to lose face in front of him. She quickly wiped her tears and said forcefully, "I'm fine."
Lu Suo felt satisfied after seeing her tears.
"I'm leaving first."
Lu Jingjing held onto the railing of the stairs and walked down shakily.
Lu Suo smiled at her and said innocently, "Goodbye, aunty."
Once Lu Jingjing was out of sight, he squatted down and tore off the tape on the stairs. Then, he threw them into the rubbish bin. It would not be good if anyone else fell down.
Lu Suo went to wash his hands before returning to his seat.
Song Yujin was waiting for him. He even paused the video they were watching. Lu Suo had been gone for quite some time.
Despite that, he did not say anything when Lu Suo returned. He just handed him an earphone and the two of them resumed watching the video.
"Where's daddy and Auntie Song?"
Lu Suo asked as he looked around.
"They're still taking their photos."
Song Yujin explained.
Lu Suo nodded and took out a piece of candy from his pocket. After that, he handed it to Song Yujin.
"Here, have some candy."
Song Yujin took it and said politely, "Thank you."
"You're welcome."
Lu Suo smiled. His smile was sweeter than the candy.
No one knew what he had just done.
Chapter 54: Marriage Registration Photo
Song Ci was wearing a white shirt. Her long hair was draped over her shoulders. Once she was ready, she sat in front of the red curtain and stared at the camera. She was smiling so much that her eyebrows were curved. Meanwhile, Lu Gan was also wearing a white shirt. His expression was cold and he emitted an oppressive aura.
The photographer could not help but remind, "Young Master Lu, please smile."
Lu Gan did not really like to take photos. Regardless, he tried his best to look more natural.
Song Ci turned to look at him.
"Why are you staring at me?"
"It's because you're so handsome."
Song Ci said with a smile.
When Lu Gan heard this, he laughed.
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The photographer quickly said, "Yes, that's it."
Shortly after, the corners of Lu Gan's mouth stiffened again.
At last, they were done with the wedding photos. The photographer brought over his camera and showed them the photos. He asked, "Do you think these are okay? Would you like to take more photos?"
Lu Gan only had one answer and that was "yes". There was no need to take more photos. Still, the wedding photos involved two people. So, he turned to Song Ci and asked, "What do you think?"
Song Ci looked at the photos carefully. They definitely turned out well. However, Lu Gan's smile looked very stiff. In fact, he appeared to be rather scary. She thought to herself for a moment before turning to the photographer.
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"Let's take another photo. These seemed a little stiff."
"Alright."
Lu Gan wanted to give Song Ci more choices.
Naturally, the photographer did not object.
Song Ci said to Lu Gan, "This time, you don't have to smile. Just be yourself. It'll be for our personal viewing pleasure."
Lu Gan heaved a sigh of relief. His body was no longer tense because he did not have to force a smile anymore. The two of them looked at the camera again. Lu Gan tilted his head. He looked arrogant, confident, and calm. As for Song Ci, her smile became even more brilliant.
The photographer took a few photos and showed them the results again.
In the new photos, Song Ci could see that Lu Gan's eyes were sparkling with brilliance. There was also a hint of gentleness. He looked confident and willful.
"We'll take this one. Let's print it out."
Lu Gan was shocked.
"Didn't you say this will be personal?"
"I've changed my mind."
Song Ci was confident and her eyes were curved.
"You're more handsome in this photo. I also look very sweet."
"But I'm not smiling in this photo."
Lu Gan was very dissatisfied.
"You're still very handsome."
Song Ci did not like his fake and stiff smile.
"Besides, this is how you always looked. There's no need to pretend. I also like your dashing posture."
When Lu Gan heard this, he smiled and said gently, "You really like me, don't you?"
The photographer merely stood at the side. He dared not disturb their moment. After a while, he said respectfully, "I'll ask someone to print it out right away. You can change your clothes and get ready for the family photo."
One of the employees patiently led Song Yujin and Lu Suo to the kid's changing room. There were various kinds of clothes. Song Yujin and Lu Suo both liked black. Hence, they chose to wear black suits with matching leather shoes. They looked very handsome and noble.
"Song Ci" liked red but Song Ci also preferred black. Thus, she wore a long, sparkling black dress with polka dots.
When she saw Song Yujin and Lu Suo, she exclaimed in an exaggerated manner, "Where did these two little princes come from?"
Song Yujin remained aloof. His sister's reaction was so exaggerated that he could not bear to look at her. They were born from the same mother, so why were they so different?
On the other hand, Lu Suo was laughing.
"Auntie Song, you also look like a princess."
Song Ci looked at the cute little boy and patted his head.
"Lu Suo, why are you so good at sweet-talking?"
Lu Suo smiled but did not reply. Then, he looked around for Lu Gan.
"Where's daddy?"
"He's still in the fitting room. Let's wait for him."
Originally, Song Ci wanted to help Lu Gan get change, but he refused. Song Ci was not shy about it since they were already living together. Despite that, Lu Gan did not want her to see his lower body.
Chapter 55: Let's Reshoot
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Lu Gan finally came out of the fitting room after more than ten minutes. Coincidentally, he was also wearing a black suit. There were dragon patterns embroidered on it. He looked very regal.
Lu Suo asked sweetly, "Daddy, do you think I look good?"
"Yes."
Lu Gan answered without any hesitation,
"You're the most handsome boy ever."
Lu Suo was instantly delighted. His smile was very cute.
Song Ci raised her head and looked at Song Yujin. Then, she complimented, "Yujin is also equally good-looking."
When Lu Gan heard this, he quickly added, "Yes, I agree."
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Song Yujin felt they were trying really hard to please him. Actually, it was unnecessary. He would not be upset if only Lu Suo was praised. Everyone liked cute and well-behaved children. That applied to Lu Suo, not him. Moreover, Lu Suo was really more handsome than any other child. Naturally, he would be favored by the adults. It was normal.
Still, Song Ci and Lu Gan were clearly very concerned about his well-being. So, Song Yujin said politely, "Uncle Lu, you're also handsome."
Song Ci waited for a long time before lowering her head to look at her younger brother.
"What about your dearest sister?"
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Song Yujin immediately felt helpless. He would not mind if Song Ci and Lu Gan only praised Lu Suo, but this was not the case for his older sister. She would definitely hold it against him. At this moment, she was more childish than him.
"You look good too."
Song Yujin's tone was filled with vulnerability. He really had no choice. If he did not indulge her, he would feel guilty.
Still, Song Ci really did look good.
Song Ci looked at Song Yujin's helpless eyes. She did not feel ashamed at all. On the contrary, she was very proud. The male protagonist of this novel had already started indulging her. In a way, she had conquered his heart. A favorable future was in sight! She pulled Song Yujin into her embrace and gave him a fierce kiss on the cheek. Song Yujin was completely taken aback. He was full of disdain, but there was nothing he could do.
Lu Suo noticed that Song Yujin was not emotionless towards everyone. His expressions were much more obvious when he was with his sister.
'Is he not bothered with me because he doesn't like me? However, he doesn't seem to be very fond of his sister either.'
Lu Suo felt that Song Yujin was really strange.
Anyway, they began to take their family photos. The four of them took a few photos together. Then, the photographer took a few photos of only Song Ci and Lu Gan. He also suggested taking a few photos of just Song Yujin and Lu Suo.
Song Yujin's face was stiff the entire time. On the other hand, Lu Suo's smile was like a sunflower. The photographer thought they were quite interesting. Their personalities were the complete opposite of their parents. This family really complemented each other.
They previewed the photos together.
Song Ci pulled Song Yujin into her arms.
"You and Little Suo are so handsome."
Song Yujin did not say anything.
Lu Gan saw Lu Suo's beautiful smile and his lips curled up slightly. Song Ci also looked great. He was the only one who looked paralyzed. All of a sudden, he disliked his appearance in the photos. They were wearing the same color clothes, but it felt like he did not fit in.
Although Lu Gan was uncomfortable, he did not say anything.
Since Song Yujin did not utter a single word, Song Ci asked, "Don't you like it?"
Song Yujin raised his head and looked at her.
"What about you?"
Song Ci looked at his clear eyes. She could see a hint of dissatisfaction. So, she smiled and said, "They're nice, but not very interesting. Shall we take a few more pictures?"
When Song Yujin heard this, his eyes instantly lit up. Just as quickly, they returned to normal. He only nodded slightly.
Of course, Lu Gan did not have any objections. As for Lu Suo, he could not wait to take more pictures with Lu Gan.
This time, Song Yujin smiled a little.
Song Ci looked at the new photos. She could instantly see the difference in Song Yujin's expressions.
'Was he unhappy back then? That's why he didn't smile?'
She could not help but feel worried. After all, Song Yujin was still a child. No matter how mature he acted, his heart was still tender and soft.
After changing their clothes, they ate a big meal outside before returning home.
At the same time, Lu Jie had just returned from work. He saw that Lu Jingjing was limping.
"What happened to your leg?"
"It's nothing. I accidentally twisted it. By the way, I ran into Lu Gan today. He's going to marry that no-name actress."
Lu Jie's eyes darkened.
"Really?"
Chapter 56: Even You Can Say Congratulations
Lu Jingjing nodded repeatedly.
"Do you think Lu Gan has gone crazy? He doesn't want to inherit the huge Lu Corporation and only demands Sunlight Media for that gold digger."
Lu Jie sneered.
"As long as he's not interested in the corporation, it'll be fine. Giving him a small company is no big deal."
"Still!"
Lu Jingjing recalled Lu Gan's arrogant demeanor and the smug look on Song Ci's face! She moved closer to Lu Jie and said, "Lu Heng is dead and Lu Gan has fallen to his knees. Uncle's side of the family is useless. Naturally, we will take over! The position of the general manager in Lu Corporation is still vacant. Uncle may be the chairman, but there's no way his son could hold onto this position, right?"
Lu Jie nodded. He had worked hard in the Lu Corporation for many years without receiving any merit. Due to the fact that he was not Lu Hongyong's biological son, he could not take over. However, the situation had changed. Lu Heng was dead and Lu Gan was crippled. It was finally his turn to shine.
"Let's talk about this when dad returns."
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Lu Jingjing agreed.
"If you can take over the Lu Corporation, then Lu Heng's death will be a blessing from the heavens."
Lu Jie thought to himself, 'If Lu Heng did not die, I would have never been able to make a name for myself! I must not let go of this opportunity.'
"It's a pity…"
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Lu Jingjing sighed.
"If only we could get Lu Suo on our side. It would be more justified for us to take over the Lu Corporation."
Lu Jie smiled.
"It's okay. The Lu Corporation will be ours sooner or later."
Lu Jingjing was silent. She raised her hand and pulled Lu Jie.
"Brother, can you give me some money?"
"What for?"
Lu Jie asked.
Lu Jingjing looked at him gloomily.
"It's all because of Song Ci. She opened her mouth and asked me for millions of wedding gifts or something of equal value."
"Wouldn't that basically cost 100million?!"
Lu Jie was surprised.
"Yeah, Lu Gan even backed her up. How could I not give it to her?! Just watch. Once she sucked him dry, she'll throw him to the curb. At that time, Lu Gan will be the one who suffers. He deserves it anyway!"
Lu Jingjing's eyes were fierce. She remembered the embarrassment she had to endure earlier again. It was all because of Song Ci. That woman was born to disgust her.
"Anyway, I'm just going to look for Lu Gan," said Lu Jingjing as she gritted her teeth.
"Okay."
"They can be happy for now. Once you take over the Lu Corporation, I'll make them pay twice the price."
Lu Jie felt that she was being a little petty.
"When I take over, this little bit of money wouldn't matter. After all, the Lu Corporation is worth more than 10 billion! I'm willing to give Lu Gan 600 million if he would just turn a blind eye to the corporation."
Lu Jingjing was rather surprised. After a long while, she nodded.
"You're right."
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Lu Gan's phone rang. He picked up and listened quietly.
Song Ci had just finished washing up. She noticed that Lu Gan seemed to be in a good mood.
He said gently, "I have some good news for you."
"What?"
Song Ci asked.
"The manager I've arranged for you just responded. He can meet up tomorrow. Soon, you'll be able to get work."
Lu Gan replied.
"Really?"
Song Ci was pleasantly surprised. Her eyes sparkled.
"Thank you."
"You're welcome."
Lu Gan leaned against his wheelchair.
"You have to work hard and earn more money."
"Of course."
Song Ci smiled. Finally, she would have a proper job. Obviously, she was excited.
Lu Gan reminded her, "Remember to cancel your contract with your previous company. Don't drag it out any longer. By the way, a lawyer and Yang Haoran to go with you since they'll be your managers in the future."
"Okay."
Song Ci's face was full of smiles. There was no reason for her to refuse.
On the day of the marriage registration, Song Ci got up early. She ate breakfast with Song Yujin and then sent him to school. This time, they did not take a cab. Instead, they took Lu Gan's private car.
"When you return from school, your Uncle Lu and I will be newlyweds. You can start calling Lu Suo brother-in-law if you want."
Song Ci said to Song Yujin. The latter thought to himself for a moment before saying, "Congratulations."
"You're able to congratulate someone?"
Song Ci laughed.
Chapter 57: Inviting Friends to a Banquet
"I saw it on TV. When someone gets married, others will congratulate them. Isn't that right?"
Song Yujin looked up at his sister.
Song Ci patted his head.
"Yes, you're right."
She had a strange sensation in her heart. In the real world, she had never even been in a relationship. Meanwhile, she would be getting married after spending just a few short days here. This feeling was really complicated. Anyway, she watched as Song Yujin entered the school gates. Then, she returned to Lu Gan's villa.
Lu Gan was already prepared and was merely waiting for her.
Song Ci suddenly felt a little nervous. She stammered, "I'll go upstairs and get changed."
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Lu Gan nodded.
"Okay."
Song Ci looked at the clothes in her wardrobe. She did not know which one to wear and was very conflicted. Today was the day of the marriage registration. For such a festive occasion, she should wear a bright color, right? She should not wear black even though that was the color she liked. It would be unsuitable. White was too plain and red was too bright. Would yellow be too delicate? Orange did not match Lu Gan's outfit and purple seemed too strange. After looking through her clothes for a long time, Song Ci still could not decide what to wear! It was rare for her to be so hesitant.
When Lu Gan came in, he saw Song Ci standing in front of the wardrobe with a distressed face. All kinds of outfits were scattered over the bed and she was only wearing a low-cut tank top. Her fair skin was a little dazzling under the sun.
Lu Gan coughed awkwardly and turned to look elsewhere.
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His cough startled Song Ci. She asked in a surprised tone, "Why are you here?"
"It's been half an hour. I thought you had run away from the wedding."
Lu Gan teased.
Song Ci's nervousness was instantly dispelled by his words.
"Do you want me to run away from the wedding? Not happening!"
After saying that, she turned around and continued her clothes. Suddenly, Song Ci noticed that she was only wearing a low-cut tank top! It was basically a bra!
Song Ci hurriedly grabbed a red skirt and put it on. She was no longer conflicted. Then, she turned her head and glared at Lu Gan. Their eyes met and she said in disbelief, "How could you just look at me so brazenly? Y-y-you!"
Lu Gan really did not look at her much, let alone brazenly. Despite that, Song Ci still acted like a frightened kitten. She bared her fangs and brandished her claws at him. Lu Gan's heart itched.
"It would be a waste not to look."
After saying that, his gaze moved from her face to her chin, then neck, and collarbone.
Song Ci could not believe it. At this moment, she was embarrassed and angry. She grabbed a piece of clothing and threw it at him.
Lu Gan shoved the clothing away and pushed his wheelchair closer to her. Song Ci's face was red.
"Are you shy?"
Lu Gan purposely asked.
"You've always wanted to get close to me, right? I've only taken a glance at you. Why are you acting like this?"
Song Ci was furious but all she could do was puff up her face and stay silent. She did not know how to express her feelings. Besides, they had not reached that stage yet.
Lu Gan followed her gaze and said righteously, "We're about to get married. There's nothing to hide"
Upon hearing this, Song Ci turned around and glared at him.
"Then why don't you let me take a look first, Mr. Lu?!"
Her fiery gaze swept across Lu Gan's chest, then waist, and abdomen.
Lu Gan could not help but laugh.
"You're really impatient. Stop looking at me. You almost drooled."
Song Ci retorted, "You're the one who is impatient. You peeked at me while I'm changing."
Lu Gan laughed again.
Song Ci did not feel conflicted anymore.
After tidying up, the two of them went to collect their marriage certificate. Since they had already taken the photo before, the process went much faster.
Song Ci looked at the red marriage certificate in her hand. The corners of her mouth subconsciously curl up. She put it away carefully. In the real world, people would treat their closest friends to a meal after receiving their marriage certificates. It was a way to share their joy. So, she asked Lu Gan, "Since we're married, are we going to have a meal with your friends?"
Lu Gan had not thought about this. Originally, he was just getting married to stop those who were pestering him. He wanted to create an image of despair and self-abandonment after he became disabled. Therefore, choosing a person who did not match his family background would look more convincing. However, this thought disappeared after he got to know Song Ci. He looked at the anticipation in Song Ci's eyes and nodded, "We should. Why don't you call your friends too?"
Chapter 58: Confusing Statements
Song Ci did not have any friends. She did not want to contact the original Song Ci's friends either.
"I don't have any friends. Just call yours."
Lu Gan sized up Song Ci. Since he had conducted an investigation, he knew the people around her. However, Song Ci was currently claiming that she had no friends. Lu Gan did not understand this just like how he did not understand why Song Ci was willing to marry him. Nonetheless, it did not matter. He would eventually find out.
"Alright. I'll ask my friends out for a meal to celebrate."
"Okay."
Song Ci replied happily.
Lu Gan sent a message to his friends. It was very simple.
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[ I've received my marriage certificate. Let's go out for a meal. ]
Su Youcheng and the others were shocked, but they still agreed. Among Lu Gan's friends, Huang Hao was particularly meticulous and smart. In contrast, Mi Qilu was simple-minded and loyal. As for Su Youcheng, he was an observant man of few words. All of them had their own unique characteristics.
After sending the invitations, Lu Gan took the marriage certificate from Song Ci's hands. Then, he took a photo and was about to post it on social media! Before that, he asked Song Ci, "Do you mind?"
Song Ci shook her head.
"Go ahead."
Lu Gan smiled as he pinched her face. He lowered his head and typed a few lines.
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[ From now on, we'll be spending our lives together. Thank you for being so affectionate and patient with a broken man. I hope that everything goes well and your future will be bright. If you don't leave me, I won't abandon you either. ]
That message was posted along with the marriage certificate photo.
Song Ci looked at her newlywed partner. She wanted to say something but hesitated.
"Have you seen something that you shouldn't have recently?"
"What?"
"Why else would you say something so embarrassing?!"
The two of them were "arguing" affectionately. It was really funny.
Lu Gan stayed silent.
"So why did you post this? Are you trying to show it to your father?"
Lu Gan put down his phone.
"There are many others."
Song Ci sighed. Wealthy people had to be very careful with their actions.
At Lu Corporation, Lu Jie received a screenshot from Lu Jingjing
[ They really got their marriage certificate! F*ck. How disgusting. Did Song Ci drug Lu Gan? Look at his caption. He's acting as if he's not good enough for Song Ci! Am I seeing things? ]
Lu Jie took a look and noticed the word "broken". It was normal for a person's temperament to change after being crippled. However, he did not expect Lu Gan to be one of them. After all, he had always been arrogant. The change was too excessive. Regardless, after looking at Lu Gan's post, Lu Jie finally believed the former had lost his fighting spirit.
Before the accident, Lu Gan would never say such things. Besides, why would he fancy someone like Song Ci? She had no background or talent.
Lu Jie sneered and "congratulated" Lu Gan.
Since Lu Gan had withdrawn from the Lu Corporation, Lu Jie felt that he needed to show some compassion. Hence, he sent him a message.
[ I heard about the incident between Song Ci and Jingjing. I'm here to apologize on her behalf. Jingjing is still young. Please don't take her too seriously. I will send over her gift tonight. Of course, I have also prepared a wedding gift for you. Congratulations on your wedding. Lu Gan, I believe that you'll get better in the future. ]
Lu Gan looked at the message on his phone. He did not even bother to hide the contempt in his eyes. Get better in the future? He was obviously being passive-aggressive. Lu Jie was not very capable and a shrewd man. He had always competed with him and his brother for the Lu Corporation.
Thus, Lu Gan replied to him coldly.
[ K ]
he did not even bother to type a full stop.
Lu Jie was already used to his fickle mood, so it did not bother him. He wondered how he should tell Lu Hongyong about this matter.
'I can hardly wait…'
Huang Hao and the others saw that post as well.
What a joke. Based on Lu Gan's personality, even if he was completely paralyzed, he would never say such a thing!
Chapter 59: Try Telling Her
Lu Gan's words were obviously meant for someone specific. His hasty marriage was also related to Lu Heng's death. When Huang Hao thought about this, he could not help but sigh.
In the public eye, Lu Heng's death was an accident. However, Lu Gan speculated that it was a premeditated murder. The target was obviously Lu Heng, but Lu Gan might also be included. Ultimately, it was easier to catch them all in one fell swoop. Hence, Lu Gan deliberately let people spread rumors about him giving up on himself.
Regardless, Huang Hao did not believe the rumors. He remembered that someone had confessed to Lu Gan during their schooling days. The latter hated it. He said feelings take time to develop and love at first sight was ridiculous. Now, things were the complete opposite. He hastily got married and was supposedly in love with Song Ci even though they only spent a short time together.
Huang Hao thought to himself, 'He's probably trying to disguise himself and protect Lu Suo. This is the only logical conclusion.'
Lu Gan did not care about his own safety, but he definitely treasured Lu Suo. Huang Hao, Mi Qilu, and his other friends were very glad that Lu Suo survived the car accident. Otherwise, Lu Gan would have gone insane!
Lu Suo was still young, so Lu Gan tried to carry the burden all by himself. He had to stay alive so he could solve this incident and catch the culprit.
At times, Huang Hao hoped that it was really just an accident. He also hoped that Song Ci's love for Lu Gan was real, that she married him without any ulterior motives. All he wanted was for his good friend to be happy, especially after experiencing such a heinous tragedy.
Song Ci and Lu Gan went to the private room of a hotel. Shortly after, Huang Hao and Su Youcheng arrived. Mi Qilu was the last to show up. As soon as he entered the room, he looked at Song Ci and Lu Gan. Then, he instantly asked, "Are the two of you really married?"
"Of course."
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Lu Gan's expression was calm.
"This is happening way too fast."
Mi Qilu sat down. He grabbed a slice of watermelon and began chewing it.
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Lu Gan smiled.
"Are you envious?"
"When will you have your wedding ceremony?"
Mi Qilu asked.
Su Youcheng and Huang Hao stared at Lu Gan without uttering a word. They wanted to know as well!
Lu Gan turned to look at Song Ci.
She hesitated for a moment before saying gently, "We'll talk about it later. There's still work to do. I don't want to be only known for my husband."
Mi Qilu did not expect to hear such an answer. After all, Song Ci was in love with Lu Gan for many years. She finally got to be with him, so why was she delaying the wedding ceremony? He glanced at Lu Gan and asked, "You're not in a hurry to hold the wedding ceremony either?"
Song Ci's answer caught Lu Gan by surprise as well. If Lu Jingjing heard this, she would definitely think that Song Ci was only with him for fame and fortune. He suddenly felt a little regretful. If only Lu Jingjing was here today. He really wanted to see Song Ci's reaction.
"Are you sure?"
Lu Gan asked.
Song Ci could tell from his expression and tone that he was teasing her again. She really wanted to hit him. However, this matter was not decided by her. Before the two of them got married, Lu Gan already stated that he had no plans of holding a wedding ceremony. Song Ci maintained her expression and slightly smiled.
"You're all I need. I don't care about anything else."
Lu Gan nodded.
"That's really touching."
Then, he looked at his friends.
"Are you guys touched?"
His friends almost rolled their eyes. Why did they even come?!
"Touched."
"Same."
"Me too."
Lu Gan felt satisfied and disappointed at the same time. If Lu Jingjing was around, he would have also asked if she was touched. What a pity.
After the celebration meal ended, Song Ci and Lu Gan got into his car.
Huang Hao could not help but send a message to Lu Gan.
[ Your marriage has something to do with Lu Heng, right? ]
[ What are you trying to say? ]
[ Does Song Ci know about this? ]
Lu Gan glanced at Song Ci who was beside him. She still had a relaxed smile on her face. When she noticed him looking at her, she blinked and smiled warmly.
"What's wrong?"
Lu Gan did not say anything. Song Ci did not have to know.
When Lu Gan did not reply, Huang Hao sent another message.
[ You didn't tell her, did you? Anyway, if she had really liked you for so many years, you should try to reciprocate her feelings. Love is mutual. I hope that you'll have someone genuine to accompany you. ]
Chapter 60: Quick Change of Expression
Lu Gan put away his phone silently. He had no idea if Song Ci really liked him! However, it did not matter. He would not let her get hurt in this marriage. Song Ci was like a gift from heaven. He was willing to do anything for her, as long as she did not bring any harm to him and Lu Suo.
When they got home, Lu Gan went into the study room. Song Ci followed him and asked, "Can I read a book in the study room as well?"
Lu Gan nodded.
"Of course. You don't have to ask permission from me when it comes to such menial matters."
Song Ci's mood instantly improved. Subconsciously, she felt a sense of belonging in this place.
Lu Gan saw her smiling and asked, "You're happy because you're married to me, right?"
"Do I look happy?"
Song Ci asked with a straight face.
"Aren't you? You've been smiling ever since you came back!"
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Lu Gan teased.
Song Ci replied, "I just tend to smile naturally. It has nothing to do with my mood."
"You don't have to explain. I understand. You've been in love with me for so many years. Now that you've gotten what you wanted, you're obviously elated."
Song Ci turned her head, indicating that she did not want to talk to him.
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Lu Gan chuckled and lowered his head to deal with his own matters.
Song Ci noticed that Lu Gan had been busy every day. She felt that it was a little strange.
"Didn't you leave your post? Why are you always so busy? Do you have other jobs?"
Lu Gan raised his head to look at Song Ci.
"If I don't do anything, how am I supposed to support you?"
Song Ci honestly thought that he would just lead a retiree's life. After all, according to the original plot, his health continued to worsen ever since the car accident. In less than a year, he would have died. Besides, Lu Gan was loaded. He really did not have to work!
"You're amazing."
Song Ci said sincerely.
Lu Gan smiled.
"Of course I am. If you're the only one working and earning money, you'll despise me for being a cripple. Won't I be miserable if you've decided to leave me?"
Song Ci laughed at his words.
"Am I that kind of person?"
Lu Gan sighed.
"If I don't work hard, my wife will be bullied. This is all for your sake."
Upon hearing this, Song Ci's face immediately turned red. She could feel her ears burning.
"I'm not going to just hide behind a man. I'll work hard too."
Lu Gan laughed.
"We're married now. Shouldn't you be relying on me?"
Song Ci lowered her head.
"I still want to work hard."
"You can do it."
Lu Gan laughed.
Song Ci's face turned even redder. She excused herself by saying, "I'm going to find a book to read!"
"Go ahead."
Lu Gan was very generous.
Song Ci looked through his bookcase and thought of something. She turned around and asked, "Is your job very secretive?"
Lu Gan slightly nodded.
"My friends know a little but not my family."
"Don't worry. I'll keep it a secret."
"Okay."
Lu Gan's phone rang just as he finished speaking. He glanced at the caller ID and his expression turned impatient. Regardless, he still answered the call. On the other end, Lu Hongyong's angry voice could be heard.
"Did you seriously marry that woman?!"
Lu Gan said calmly, "Of course."
"I don't approve!"
Lu Hongyong roared furiously.
"I do."
Lu Gan did not care at all.
Lu Hongyong was almost angered to death by his words.
"Do you think your late brother will be happy with your actions?"
Lu Gan sneered, "I wish he could see my condition. Can you bring him back to life? He's already dead, so why do you keep bringing him up?! Don't you think that I have suffered enough?! Do you want me to relieve that incident again?!"
"Pa!"
He hung up the phone.
Song Ci looked at him and was momentarily speechless. She put down the book she was holding and slowly walked towards Lu Gan's desk. At this moment, she just wanted to comfort him. However, before she could open her mouth, Lu Gan's expression had already reverted back to normal.
"Did any books catch your attention?"
After saying that, he smiled. Then, he continued in a relaxed tone, "My dear wife… After picking for such a long time, you still preferred me, right?"
Song Ci promptly turned around and headed back to the bookcase!
'I must be crazy to think that he needs comforting! He's a better actor than me!'
The corners of Lu Gan's eyes widened into a smile again. Teasing Song Ci was so much fun! He purposely said, "Are you shy?"