Boss Lu: A reborn life is destined to be without regrets!
Chapter 381 - 285. Repair the plank road openly, but sneak through the Chencang path_2

Chapter 381: 285. Repair the plank road openly, but sneak through the Chencang path_2

Empty as could be.

Everyone’s off spending New Year’s with their boyfriends, not bothering to return to the dorm at all.

Then, attention focused on Zhou Sinin in the middle of the room snacking away.

"Ning Bao, what do you think?"

"Huh?"

Zhou Sinin, who was intently looking at a map on her computer, blinked in surprise when suddenly asked.

After thinking for a few seconds, she said,

"Well... setting aside other factors, being in a relationship with someone who’s just a bit smarter, on the same wavelength, makes everything much more comfortable."

"How so?"

Jiang Fengting put down her elegantly crossed legs and listened especially intently.

"Smart is the new sexy!"

Another roommate, who spent her days intensely browsing the web and watching American TV shows, immediately chimed in with the iconic line.

"I think that statement isn’t about showing off your educational level, knowledge base, or even an accumulation of vocabulary."

"Rather, it’s during the subtle day-to-day interactions that you find—you don’t have to try too hard,"

Zhou Sinin rubbed her eyes and turned around, earnestly explaining.

"Even if you’ve only just met recently, you don’t need to explain every single thing you’re trying to express."

"He knows what Platform Nine and Three-Quarters is, he knows the full name of the medical condition the heroine of the latest popular TV series has, he knows why reaching fourteen is the baseline in a society governed by law."

The brunette girl slightly lifted her chin, reminiscing about the little moments with Lu Jincheng, a smile seemed to bloom in her eyes and at the corners of her mouth.

Jiang Fengting, sitting on the edge of her chair, joined the conversation.

"You mean, someone who can catch your lame jokes and toss them back at you?"

"Yes. Before becoming lovers, you first have to be friends who click, gradually getting to know each other, recognize each other, to get close to one another’s hearts,"

Zhou Sinin leaned against the chair, assuming a languid pose, her snow-white delicate left leg resting on the seat, completely smooth at the knee.

The listeners all nodded in agreement.

"At the very least, he understands why your mood fluctuates, he knows some of your stress responses stem from childhood traumas, he sees the dark corners of your soul."

"When you’re unwilling to mention them, he tries not to probe."

While speaking, Zhou Sinin picked up another piece of fruit from the table and tossed it into her mouth.

Just like Lu Jincheng’s behavior during their arcade visit.

On the surface, he seemed to do nothing, but only those in tune could appreciate this kind of attentiveness.

"Finding someone on the same wavelength... is that simple?"

Jiang Fengting seemed to both get it and not at the same time.

"Yes!"

Zhou Sinin nodded firmly.

"All of this might sound trivial, but isn’t the daily grind of a relationship just like playing tennis? The ball of conversation flies back and forth, constantly changing with the bounce."

This "playing tennis" theory was something she’d discussed with Guan Yongyi back when they’d graduated from high school.

"What do you think makes a long-term relationship so closely matched?"

"Because both people are controlling their power, careful not to send the ball flying out of bounds.

"And the smarter ones will subtly adjust their strength according to your level of play."

Despite the fact that Zhou Sinin herself had only been in one relationship and hadn’t even reached the year-and-a-half mark,

at that moment, she was like a dazzling guru of love, clearing the confusion of her clueless roommates.

"When I was little, of course, I also dreamed about things like Prince Charmings and princesses, those kinds of romantic and wonderful feelings..."

Zhou Sinin got interrupted by her roommate right in the middle of her sentence.

"You and your guy, isn’t that what you have?"

Jiang Fengting pointed at the empty Golden Stone Coffee cup on the table and protested quietly,

The entire finance department knew about the entrepreneurial star that hailed from their dorm.

Now in Jiang City, in any popular commercial district, there was the presence of Golden Stone Coffee.

This was all the doing of the finance department’s number one beauty!

Other people might not know, but her roommates were well aware.

The Golden Stone Coffee outlets that were peppering the cityscape were the culmination of the freshman year entrepreneurial efforts of Zhou Sinin and her boyfriend from the neighboring school.

From a nearly shuttered coffee shop to taking Jiang City’s youth by storm, and then to a citywide chain – in the eyes of most fellow students, this venture was far more breathtaking than some ethereal Prince Charming and princess.

Entrepreneurial partnership, shared woes and weals, the pinnacle of romance and beauty.

"Romance..."

Zhou Sinin paused for a few seconds then suddenly gave a wry smile.

"I used to think romance was important, but after being with him, my views have changed quite a bit."

"How so?"

Jiang Fengting pressed for more.

"My definition of a quality relationship now is that you don’t have to feel it’s hard to communicate, you can trust each other completely, and you don’t need to spend a lot of time on suspicion, reasoning, and doubt."

"Communication not being hard means that he makes you feel seen and understood."

"But... complete trust is easier said than done."

"Although a smart lover will make everything seem natural and easy, allowing you to relax."

Zhou Sinin crossed her arms as if she remembered something.

Her lips pressed into a thin line, and she sighed deeply.

"In this game of tennis called love, the chances of being matched with a rookie and a professional are both slim."

"What I can do is advise you to polish your eyes when selecting."

"Choose someone smart who can effortlessly hit the ball back, because, after all, it should be a joyful thing."

Zhou Sinin raised her wrist, pressed her neck, and looked back at the computer screen.

"If you can reduce the amount of times you have to pick up the ball, do it."

...

Date—January 1, 2015.

Train—D2198.

Luggage—Ready.

Make-up—Flawless.

At six sharp in the morning, dawn had not yet broken.

Zhou Sinin tiptoed out of the dorm, grabbed her pre-packed luggage, and headed straight for the high-speed train station without any hesitation.

That’s right.

After video chatting with Lu Jincheng last night, she instantly purchased a ticket to Hang City.

All the answers to her questions, all the suspicions and doubts, everything beyond intuition.

Why were Lu Jincheng and her best friend sitting together?

Where were the other attendees of the concert?

After much deliberation, Zhou Sinin made her decision.

She decided to see for herself in Hang City.

To surprise everyone by acting ahead of time.

That was also why she appeared jovial and no different from usual during the video call and daily conversations.

She wanted to keep Lu Jincheng and Guan Yongyi steady.

The clever Zhou Sinin had personally witnessed how Lu Jincheng had managed to get Luo Yongfei expelled.

Of course, she was well aware of her boyfriend’s cleverness and tactics.

Once Lu Jincheng returned to Jiang City, the concert incident would definitely be put behind them.

With testimonies, evidence, and statements prepared in advance, she feared she would never discover any clues.

She was no stranger to the military tactic of using arrogance to conceal one’s weaknesses.

In the video call in the wee hours, she repeatedly laid the groundwork, advancing step by step.

Finally, in Lu Jincheng’s camera, she saw the view outside his hotel window.

Seeing the view also allowed her to approximately determine where the man was staying.

With time, location, and people all accounted for, Zhou Sinin decisively bought a ticket and set out before the sky brightened.

She had slept less than five hours.

Coincidentally, the high-speed train from Jiang City to Hang City also took a similar amount of time.

Just past eleven, she would be able to step foot in Hang City.

Last night being New Year’s Eve, Lu Jincheng would have stayed up late with many staff and friends.

It was highly probable that he hadn’t gotten up yet.

But how would she pinpoint his room?

Oh right!

The suite!

Her boyfriend, who spent money like water, would never skimp on his own comfort in terms of clothing, food, lodging, or transport.

He was staying in an executive suite.

On the swaying high-speed train, Zhou Sinin pressed her cap down further and squinted her eyes lightly.

...

By eleven, Mr. Lu indeed hadn’t gotten up.

There had been a heap of New Year’s greetings the night before, but the only one who truly stayed by his side and held hands to welcome the new year was Guan Yongyi.

Additionally, after the rain and the sudden wind last night, the two of them, drenched in sweat, finally embraced each other and fell asleep completely exhausted.

Who would get up early?

The scent of hormones lingered long in the air, their eyes shut tight against each other.

Somewhere on the bedside table, a phone began to vibrate wildly.

Non-stop.