Boss Lu: A reborn life is destined to be without regrets!
Chapter 395 - 295. A slap that echoed through the hall

Chapter 395: 295. A slap that echoed through the hall

To be or not to be.

Shakespeare’s play "Hamlet" contains such a phrase, a famous philosophical line.

It pierces through the depths of life, persistently troubling humanity.

Spanning between existence and destruction, each person is Hamlet.

Lu Jincheng was no exception.

In the private box, the moment the short-haired girl kissed him, countless thoughts flashed through his mind.

Push her away?

Or not?

But regardless of how much strength the man applied with his hands on Guan Yongyi’s back, she clung to him as if holding onto a lifesaver, refusing to let go.

You can’t push me away.

No matter what.

The perception of time seemed to stretch out several, even dozens of times.

A string was slowly tightened, then tightened more, as seconds dripped by.

No one knew when Zhou Sinin, who was in the restroom, would return.

Would she appear behind the two the next moment, or discover her boyfriend kissing her best friend the next second?

One minute, two minutes, three minutes.

...

Zhou Sinin returned to the private box with her hands still wet, suddenly feeling the atmosphere was somewhat delicate.

It could even be said to be, well, a bit weird.

In the box, Lu Jincheng sat opposite Guan Yongyi, silent, looking down and fiddling with his phone.

And her own best friend’s complexion was flush, clearly without makeup, but suddenly looking as if her color had dramatically improved.

Especially those lips, as if coated with a layer of clear gloss, plump and charming.

"Back already?"

Guan Yongyi smiled and raised her head, greeting Zhou Sinin.

"So many people in the restroom... had to wait a long time."

This restaurant was a hot spot in Hang City, especially during the New Year’s Day holiday, crowded and extremely popular.

Zhou Sinin looked at her best friend and felt there was something odd about her gaze.

Wasn’t I the one who was just showing off my love?

It seemed Guan Yongyi had no envy whatsoever, instead there was something in her eyes...

Hmm...

Indescribable.

With Zhou Sinin’s emotional experience, she still couldn’t decipher this complexity.

To elaborate, this look was genuinely filled with a swirl of emotions.

Including the guilt of betraying her best friend, the thrill of being with someone else’s boyfriend, the courage to prove her love, the joy of receiving a response...

And the grim resolve that she might as well be caught.

What a pity.

If it wasn’t for Zhou Sinin spending such a long time in the restroom, and her own lung capacity not permitting it,

Guan Yongyi really wanted to flip the table.

Otherwise, she was truly struggling to contain her anger.

She couldn’t imagine, every day thereafter, with the best friend flaunting herself like this in front of her.

How could she bear it?

Fortunately, Lu Jincheng played the role of a sponge cushion, providing a buffer zone for her emotions.

He didn’t dodge at all.

He just held her, gently catching the kiss.

He didn’t seem afraid to face everything.

In fact, at this point, the girl’s previously impulsive rashness cooled down.

"After lunch, I need to head back."

Guan Yongyi took a tissue, casually whipping her mouth.

"Eh?"

Zhou Sinin was taken aback.

"You’re going back to Jiang City already? There’s still one day of holiday left."

"Did you really think I came here on vacation?"

Guan Yongyi snorted coldly, crossing her arms as she spoke.

"The presiding judge told us that the verdict will be announced the first day after the holidays, then Sister Lingzhi can wait in Hang City for the delivery."

"Staying in Hang City, I have nothing to do; I might as well go back earlier."

"And Mian Mian is all alone at home, too lonely."

She sighed imperceptibly.

"I see..."

Zhou Sinin blinked, habitually asking another question.

"Why not... spend one more day in Hang City? We could go back together."

"What’s there to do here?"

Unexpectedly, Guan Yongyi raised her eyebrows, an aggressive expression on her face.

"Watch you two show off your love?"

"Let’s not, someone quietly left the group. I find being the third wheel all the time is not very interesting."

She curled her lip, finally voicing the fact everyone had tactfully avoided at the dinner table.

Lu Jincheng had left the group.

After all, Zhou Sinin was the girlfriend he publicly acknowledged.

He was willing to step back, create some space.

...

Hang City, Kempinski Hotel.

Back in her room, Guan Yongyi began packing her luggage just as she had said earlier.

Zhou Sinin sat on the sofa near the coffee table, resting her chin on one hand, watching her best friend pack item after item into her suitcase.

"Bringing so many curling irons? You really don’t mind the trouble."

"This nightgown is pretty, when did you buy it?"

"Wow...baobei, really?"

Although it wasn’t the first time she traveled with Guan Yongyi, Zhou Sinin was still surprised by her best friend’s well-packed luggage.

Why don’t I see her being so meticulous usually?

Is this what future lawyers are expected to be like?

"Asking so many questions, aren’t you annoying?"

Guan Yongyi pursed her lips, her tone as impatient as ever.

"Like something, I’ll send you the link later."

"The curling iron, I like that one, send me the link later~"

As a guest, Zhou Sinin scrutinized the room carefully, everything neat and clean.

The two chatted back and forth, and watched as Guan Yongyi finished packing all her luggage.

"Later, Lu Jincheng and I will go with you to the train station~"

"No need for the fuss, I can just call a cab."

Hang City and Jiang City are both emerging metropolises, with high-speed train and plane services where one can leave at a moment’s notice.

"Doesn’t he have business partners here anyway?"