Boss Lu: A reborn life is destined to be without regrets!
Chapter 332 - 248. Who says he has no patience?

Chapter 332: 248. Who says he has no patience?

"How romantic..."

This year, Jiang City didn’t have any snow.

But several snow machines stretched across World City Square were now ceaselessly casting snow into the air.

"Look! Snow White, Santa Claus, and the little girl selling roses are all gathered together!"

Zhong Ruixi stuffed a small bundle of roses into Lu Jincheng’s arms, spun a few circles with her arms outstretched in the snow, and then picked up her phone again to take photos to preserve the moment.

As a northerner, she was naturally no stranger to snowfall; what she was capturing was the romantic atmosphere.

However, snow was historically scarce in Jiang City, with the chance of snowfall being less than 5%. Throngs of youths who had never seen snow excitedly rushed to the vicinity of the snow machines, hopping and skipping amidst the swirling snowflakes.

There were also adorable children who wobbled their way into the crowd, slowly squatting down, grabbing handfuls of snow, and putting it into their mouths, dancing happily with their hands and feet, despite their parents’ attempts to stop them.

Atmosphere-filled Christmas Eve, characters from fairy tales appearing as if they had crossed over into this world.

On World City Square, strangers held hands and formed circles, dancing joyfully around the fairy-tale characters.

"It’s such a festive atmosphere! This is what celebrating feels like, not at all like when we’re at home..."

After taking enough photos, Zhong Ruixi once again held onto Lu Jincheng’s right hand, strolling along the bustling pedestrian street, chattering away with a smile.

"You can’t expect high schoolers to sneak out of school to date, can you?"

Lu Jincheng looked at her with a half-smile.

"Besides, who says there was no atmosphere back then? Someone sent you Peace Fruit, and others made an effort to write you greeting cards, send gifts; didn’t you just throw them away without even opening them?"

"How did you know?"

Zhong Ruixi’s face turned red, her grip on his hand tightening slightly.

"I sent you one one year too."

"Really impatient."

"If you choose the wrong direction, all the effort will just be in vain."

Lu Jincheng shrugged, openly revealing his past feelings.

"Plus, back then you clearly weren’t in the mood for romance, treating all your suitors the same. I wasn’t about to go bang my head against that wall."

"It’s not like now."

At those words, Zhong Ruixi’s lips pursed tight, and she turned her head curiously, "What’s different now?"

"Now, during the holidays, I don’t even have to lift a finger, and certain people actively ask me for roses~"

Lu Jincheng said with a smile, pinching the palm of her hand.

"Who actively asked for them! I just thought that little girl out in the cold selling flowers had it tough!"

Zhong Ruixi’s gaze swept over him, flirtatious and a bit bashful, indescribably alluring.

"But, speaking of which, I didn’t really look closely just now; the flowers she was selling were too expensive and not even fresh..."

"That’s normal. The money is made from people overspending during the holidays."

"I’m embarrassed to take a photo with this quality."

She pointed to the small bunch of roses in Lu Jincheng’s arms—a few had wilted and were rotting, probably because the vendor had not properly watered them.

The price of twenty RMB per rose was not cheap.

Leaving the pedestrian street, the streetlights on the side of the road brightened up quite a bit, revealing the wilted, crumpled roses, completely devoid of any festive freshness.

"Indeed, then let’s just throw them away."

Mr. Lu said with a chuckle, his wrist flicking outward, casually tossing the roses into a trash bin.

"Hey! You really..."

Zhong Ruixi’s eyes widened, caught off guard, her gaze tinged with a trace of bewildered loss.

Just like that, a bunch of roses was thrown away?

Just because they weren’t worth photographing doesn’t mean they can’t be Photoshopped later!

Furthermore, around Light Valley, likely six or seven out of ten couples held flowers of this same quality.

Having something is better than nothing.

"It’s okay, I’ll buy you a fresh bunch later."

Lu Jincheng said with a smile, wrapping his arm around her shoulder. Both of them tall, they matched well walking side by side.

"No need, it’s a waste of money."

You’d have to look hard to find a flower shop that’s open at this time.

If they weren’t closed, they were restocking; otherwise, the street sellers wouldn’t have the chance to make a fortune.

Zhong Ruixi thought, shaking her head.

Their next part of the date was just a casual walk, a leisurely stroll through the streets, without much fanfare.

Partly because on a special night like Christmas Eve, everything involved a long wait, and partly because Mr. Lu had already understood the essence of dating.

The essence of dating is not about constantly raising the girl’s expectations high.

Take a meaningful day, for instance, the moment the fireworks burst, kissing her at the highest point of the Ferris wheel.

While that might be romantic, pursuing spectacle every time is missing the point.

Just like a truly talented singer can captivate the audience with an acapella performance.

Sometimes, even doing nothing and just going for a walk can be plenty of happiness.

Every man has an unforgettable first love, bringing the memory of Bai Yueguang back to the times in the school campus. Even if you did nothing, you’d still feel all kinds of happy and excited.

Even if you just kept walking around the school, over and over, tirelessly, you would forget time, disregard your surroundings, completely immersed in the joy of each other’s company.

That feeling, that is the essence of dating.

Dating always answers why you want to meet, not what you plan to do when you meet.

Therefore, a master at planning dates never just studies how to fill up the timeline with activities.

Instead, they delve into how to make a girl relax and enter their own realm.

A state where just being with you means doing nothing at all is also delightful.

Things like movies and dining, gifts and surprises, are merely embellishments.

They are just minor chords made up of small notes, while the real refrain is yourself.

And Mr. Lu is indeed such a master.

Being an interesting person, there actually is a methodology to it.

For instance, fully immersing oneself in the experience of the date.

Whenever holding hands with a girl and strolling, one would see various flowers and plants, witness all manners of human life, discover new and unusual sights.

Learn to extend the conversation by expressing your feelings, this can make the date particularly lively.

When passing by a corner street’s sweet potato stall, he would tug at Zhong Ruixi’s sleeve, and say how it smells good, involuntarily reminding one of their elementary school days.

If a sweet-looking girl was selling milk tea nearby, he would sneak a point in that direction. While admiring the beauty together, he would intentionally make Zhong Ruixi a bit jealous.

When tired from walking, he would pull Zhong Ruixi to sit on some stone steps and hum along to the melodies drifting from all directions in the streets and alleys.

Time would slip away unknowingly.

The two walked side by side out of a small store, a brown dog guarding the entrance lying on the ground, squinting in a daze, its tail wagging back and forth.

The bright moonlight fell evenly upon the world, casting long and short shadows of the boy and girl.

"Did you enjoy today?"

"I did!"

It was already quite late, yet the streets were crowded, each store packed to the brim.

But she still felt happy, unable to pinpoint why, Zhong Ruixi’s mouth curved in a constant smile.

This was the romance she had imagined: fooling around with the boy she liked, chatting about anything happily, and when tired, clinging onto his body for warmth like a koala.

"Let’s go, let’s go, the dorm’s about to close."

"The two of them seem to have arrived already, asking me when I’ll be back."

After Zhong Ruixi replied to her roommate’s message, she looked up and said.

"What if we just don’t go back?"

Mr. Lu asked casually.

"That won’t do."

Zhong Ruixi gave him a side glance.

Even the smoothest dates must come to an end.

Light Valley was just too crowded on the eve of Christmas, and it was inconvenient to do anything without a reservation.

Moreover, Mr. Lu had other plans.

Just before Nanhu University’s dorm closing time, Lu Jincheng dropped his little girlfriend back at the foot of her dorm building.

"Should I go now?"

Both stepping out of the car one after the other, Zhong Ruixi reluctantly moved closer, and gave him a quick kiss.

Then she took out a delicately wrapped small box from her bag.

"You just said that your company is organizing a team-building tomorrow, right?"

With a curl of her lips and a tilt of her chin, Zhong Ruixi’s eyes sparkled with ripples.

"I’ve thought it over, and I won’t disturb you tomorrow, so I’ll give you your Christmas gift in advance."

"That’s thoughtful of you?"

Lu Jincheng grinned from ear to ear as he took the gift box and put it in the back seat of the car after opening the door.

"Of course, I’m not like you, buying a bunch of flowers without asking and just tossing them away."

Zhong Ruixi huffed, tiptoeing for another kiss, then turned to whisper her farewell: "I’m leaving now!"

"Hold on."

Lu Jincheng grabbed her arm, pulling her back in with a gentle tug, enclosing her entirely in his embrace.

"This way, I also have a little gift for you."

As he spoke, he reached out with one hand and pressed the trunk button.

"Wow..."

A beam of light escaped from the pitch-black trunk, and Zhong Ruixi quickly made out what it was, her eyes widening in surprise.

An exquisitely made card, a large bouquet of fresh flowers, and a squared little gift box.

"Here, Merry Christmas."

Lu Jincheng released the girl’s hand, stuffing the gifts into Zhong Ruixi’s arms one by one.

"Second-hand roses should be thrown in the bin; fresh flowers suit a fresh girl like you."

Champagne Roses and bellflowers intertwined created a bouquet, and as Zhong Ruixi held it, her nose filled with a faint, enchanting aroma.

The pure fresh roses, elegant and enchanting sweetness.

"Thank you."

The peak-end rule worked to perfection, Zhong Ruixi was all smiles, her voice tinged with a sweetness that was hard to hide.

From the corner of her eye, she could not only see the fresh flowers and gifts but also the greeting card, seemingly reinterpreting the sentiments of those years past.

In the next moment, the girl’s cheeks flushed red, and she embraced his neck once more.

Who says he doesn’t have patience?