Boss Lu: A reborn life is destined to be without regrets!
Chapter 389 - 289. Small groups disintegrate

Chapter 389: 289. Small groups disintegrate

A pair of watery eyes stared at him like that, the anticipation in their gaze almost tangible.

In just a few seconds, Lu Jincheng felt as if he had lived through an entire century.

This question seemed to be asking him to make a choice.

But in truth, there was only one answer.

That was to agree with her.

To agree with her, to give her the sense of security she desired.

This would not only stabilize her heart but also lead to some unexpected gains as a matter of course.

If Lu Jincheng did not agree...

There was no reason not to agree.

He could not find a reason to refuse.

Even Mr. Lu, a man in his second incarnation, could not think of a better answer at this moment.

A naked scheme, without any manipulation.

Ready to devote yourself, waiting for you.

She just needed a little bit of security.

Is that too much to ask?

It was like having a girlfriend lying in his arms, tilting her chin up and softly asking, "Do you love me?"

There wasn’t another answer.

As the person involved, Lu Jincheng shouldn’t even have any struggle, thought, or hesitation.

"Ha..."

"Such a small matter, of course I have no problem."

Indeed.

In a flash, Lu Jincheng made the most sensible reaction.

Never confront a girl’s emotions head-on.

Just like that widely quoted saying from Xiaohongshu.

It’s called—

First appease your significant other’s emotions, then solve the problem and reason it out.

Although this phrase gradually altered in meaning over time, becoming a mantra for some women to ignore the facts.

But it must be said that there is some reasonableness in practice.

He immediately saw that Zhou Sinin’s expression had softened significantly, and a hint of joy bloomed in her eyes.

"But still, I think you’re overthinking it."

Lu Jincheng continued.

"Why would I meet her alone?"

"Even if I go to the research group, Professor Li is in the classroom."

"This business trip, she was also with Lawyer Shang."

"You really think I’m some sort of heartthrob? There’s no such reason to meet your best friend’s boyfriend alone."

Having said what she wanted to hear, he began to blur the definition of meeting alone.

It turns out it’s only called a private meeting when you are alone in a room.

Like discussing a case, writing papers, debating, there are others in the room.

Are others present considered a private meeting?

Even going to Guan Yongyi’s house doesn’t count.

After all, there was a cute little kitty in the room.

Midway through speaking, Lu Jincheng simply picked up his phone and shook it at Zhou Sinin.

"Don’t worry, I’m not seeing her."

"How about I delete her WeChat? Cut off online contact altogether, so you don’t get jealous and angry."

"..."

Zhou Sinin’s lips pursed slightly, just about to say something, seemingly moved.

Immediately, Lu Jincheng interrupted her presumptively.

"Oh right, not now, sometimes we need to align our progress."

"After the paper concludes, we’ll have no contact."

"How about that!"

"Or else I leave our three-person WeChat group to show my resolution to clear boundaries with her, what do you think?"

Using withdrawal as an advance, who says men can’t do this?

Lu Jincheng thought along the same lines.

With one man less, the small group of three essentially disintegrated.

But wasn’t that too obvious?

Lu Jincheng leaving the group signified the disintegration of the small group relationship maintained for a whole semester.

Could she still disregard Guan Yongyi’s feelings?

Based on his understanding of Zhou Sinin, she wouldn’t do something so lacking in emotional intelligence.

Since childhood, she had been smooth and tactful in handling matters, seldom making others feel awkward.

Therefore, Mr. Lu was full of confidence and similarly retreated as a way to advance.

To do this much for you, shouldn’t you feel secure now?

He bet that Zhou Sinin saw his attitude and was thoroughly satisfied.

He didn’t actually have to do it.

"So..."

Zhou Sinin blinked, her long eyelashes sweeping over her eyelids, pausing for a few seconds before speaking.

"That works too, go ahead and leave."

"These groups are really useless, huh."

"I happen to be the group owner. Explaining the chat disbandment to Guan Guan is such a hassle."

"..."

Lu Jincheng was stunned.

He had actually bet wrong.

What was happening?

Zhou Sinin, you...

"Here, look, I’ve left."

The words were already spoken.

It wasn’t good for a man to go back on his word, so he just clicked the red button at the bottom of the group chat right in front of the brunette.

Without any dragging or hesitating, it was done in one smooth motion.

Ran Dong (3) became Ran Dong (2).

He had left the small WeChat group.

"Hubby~"

Immediately, he knew this action was effective.

It signaled a clear warning to Guan Yongyi, and without a doubt, it reassured Zhou Sinin.

Decisively setting boundaries, with absolutely no hesitation.

He saw a pair of clear, beautiful eyes explode with joy like never before in his sight.

Zhou Sinin wrapped her arms around him, her cherry lips touching his cheek, soft as a cloud.

"Are you satisfied now?"

Lu Jincheng raised his eyebrows.

"I am."

She smiled sweetly, tilting her small face and leaning most of her body into his embrace, not closing her eyes this time but staring straight at him, pouting her lips.

Then came a long kiss.

...

If anyone came to tell Mr. Lu now,

that a reborn individual means mastering the world when awake, lying on the lap of a beauty when drunk, with wealth and a devoted harem at hand,

he would definitely give them a crisp slap.

Stop daydreaming.

What bullshit are you talking about?

In some areas, rebirth truly allows one to do whatever one desires.

For instance, he could establish an MCN company full of beautiful women, picking any of them at will, and tossing them around as he pleased.

He would be their king; as long as he was happy, it was fine.

He could be completely unguarded.

Or he could use his foresight to randomly make money, from various blue ocean sectors to core technologies, earning as much as he wanted was just a matter of time.

If he wanted to experience life, he would slowly enjoy the fun of campus.

If he wanted financial freedom, then he would boldly develop his career.

This was the range of desires a reborn person could fulfill.

But there was one thing that didn’t work.

Love couldn’t.

Some people’s fantasies of rebirth include effortlessly managing a harem, where all the women live in harmony.

During bath time, they would scrub each other’s backs, joking about breast sizes, holding hands on the bed, giggling as they wait for the man to favor each one.

But this was nothing more than a fantasy born of self-delusion.

Lu Jincheng, well-versed in history, knew this all too well.

Even the secondary wives in the large households of the old society knew how to set traps for the primary wife.

Even the Emperor, with vast power and the whole world at his feet, saw his harem women engage in unending strife.

Dreaming of such scenarios was less realistic than buying some dolls to decorate one’s home.

Struggle, that was the main melody among women.

And he was still very, very far from settling all of this.