Boss Lu: A reborn life is destined to be without regrets!
Chapter 431 - 319. Return Home

Chapter 431: 319. Return Home

The winter break arrived quietly like this.

Lu Jincheng kept his promise and safely escorted Zhou Sinin to her journey back to Shanghai City.

Besides that, he drew part of the funds from the company in no time, ensuring, as a priority, that the little princess’s private treasury was replenished.

At the train station platform, Zhou Sinin did not refuse the man’s embrace.

"Can I come visit Shanghai City when I return to the country?"

"Sure."

The two tacitly avoided mentioning that name and the affairs associated with it.

...

The partings of winter days always seemed to require a hot, steaming pot of hotpot as an anchor.

Only through the deep, spiciness could they recall the moments when their hearts were at their closest.

It wasn’t just company dinners that favored hotpot; even his several lady friends unanimously opted for hotpot when they arranged meals with him.

Hence, before his departure, Lu Jincheng had had many hotpot meals in succession.

He was a bit overwhelmed by it all.

After getting the company affairs in order, the day arrived for him and Zhong Ruixi to head home together, as agreed.

For the last time before the New Year, assistant He Ying made a special appearance as a driver, helping Zhong Ruixi pack her luggage and driving the couple to Jiangcheng Tianhe Airport.

However, this time, Mr. Lu was out of character.

Not only did he have He Ying up at the crack of dawn, busy running errands, but he also upgraded their tickets to first class.

Over the span of the semester, Zhong Ruixi had gradually gotten used to her boyfriend’s acts of special care.

This special attention was not discovered overnight but slowly integrated into her life, like water wearing away stone.

For instance, the Golden Stone Coffee shops that were seen in every famous shopping district when they went shopping.

For example, the students’ comments on Lu Jincheng shifted from compliments to envy and even adoration.

Then there was the shining upperclassman, the widely-known internet celebrity.

Mou Keyan.

Along her journey to today, surrounded by flowers and applause, she had earned a fortune far beyond her peers, not to mention a horde of loyal fans on the internet.

It was said that she would soon appear on a variety show.

Essentially, she was about to break into the mainstream.

Even if Zhong Ruixi didn’t watch live broadcasts every day, she knew through her roommate Xu Ya.

The upperclassman’s success, and the man behind her, were inseparable.

Every detail of change in her life highlighted Lu Jincheng’s special touch.

It seemed that Lu Jincheng spent most of his time around the Nanhu University area.

In terms of eating, clothing, and living, he didn’t seem much different.

But the occasional glimpses he revealed of his life were starting to make Zhong Ruixi realize a fact.

Lu Jincheng had changed.

And she was learning to accept his changes.

Like the first class they were now situated in.

Each time, when there was a queue of hundreds of meters, everyone waiting to board the plane...

They saw another passage where a few dozen people leisurely went through priority boarding, it was common for feelings to stir.

By the time they finally finished checking in and squeezed slowly forward, walking past the first-class area.

It was hard not to notice those sitting in first class, already reclining in their seats.

Covered with blankets, wearing slippers, with their own headphones, laptops, and other devices laid out on the sufficiently large tables beside them. The right hand holding a remote to watch the television in front, the left hand with a drink prepared by the flight attendant, slowly savoring.

To say there was no envy would be a lie.

"I think economy class is quite alright for us..."

They sat side by side, hands empty.

Their luggage, big and small, had been checked in, not resembling students returning home for the Spring Festival but like tourists traveling around.

Today, Zhong Ruixi wore a dark trench coat, with a hairpin through her neat bun.

Hugging her arms, she cheerfully turned her head and chatted with Lu Jincheng.

"Why spend the money to upgrade?"

Zhong Ruixi came from a typical middle-class family within the establishment, the kind that was better than some but not as good as others.

But she was far from being extravagant to the extent of traveling in first-class all the time.

So for her, flying first class was still a first in her life.

"Because... it’s comfortable."

Lu Jincheng maintained a half-reclined posture, looking leisurely and casual.

"Having the ability and the willingness to provide one’s other half with a more comfortable environment and better quality services is what the universal values of striving for mean."

"...And what about beyond these universal values?"

Zhong Ruixi, wrapped in a blanket, blinked her watery eyes curiously.

"It entirely depends on my damn will."

Mr. Lu smiled faintly, squinted his eyes, stretched out his legs together, and took on the most restful posture.

"So rude."

Zhong Ruixi gave him a sideways glance.

The reason he speaks of universal values is naturally that he doesn’t agree with them very much.

Why earn money?

Do men make money just to provide for girls?

Of course, it’s for their own happiness!

To be free, comfortable, and do as one pleases is the true meaning of life for Mr. Lu.

...

Unlike the harried state of the economy class, the two arrived in Liao City still full of energy and vigor.

After collecting their baggage, Zhong Ruixi and Lu Jincheng walked together towards the exit.

Liao City is Mr. Lu’s hometown, a typical fourth or fifth-tier prefecture-level city.

In the future, thanks to the accurate description of a certain B-Station uploader, it even had its moment of fame on the internet.

"Cheng Cheng, over here!"

In the crowd waiting to pick up passengers, Lu Jincheng immediately saw his parents standing together, waving at him.

In the crowd was a handsome middle-aged man who bore a slight resemblance to him.

This was Lu Jincheng’s father, Lu Yuqing.

He took the luggage from his son’s hands and pointed to the parking lot not far away.

The other four parts came from the middle-aged woman standing next to him, Li Yan.

As she wondered aloud why he had just gotten off the plane, she sized up Lu Jincheng from head to toe.

"How come you’re wearing so little? Where’s your down jacket? You don’t call home often enough!"

Middle-aged women always tend to nag, and teachers even more so, often going on and on about the smallest things.

"No, Mom, I’m not cold."

Lu Jincheng, looking at parents who were younger than he remembered, was overwhelmed with emotions, even his voice trembling slightly.

During the months since he had been reborn, his communication with his family had mostly been limited to phone calls.

Although he was living his life over again, with the intense longing for home stronger than ever, he was actually a bit afraid.

Afraid that the timeline had changed, afraid that his parents were not the familiar loving couple he remembered.

So, he made an effort to preserve his former self, keeping up the same frequency of communication as in his previous life.

Thankfully, everything remained unchanged.

Jian Guo Road was still Jian Guo Road, the building was still that building, and even the surroundings hadn’t changed.

Standing at the entrance of the familiar yet foreign neighborhood, Lu Jincheng felt as if he were in a different world.

Back home, Li Yan hurried into the kitchen.

On the sofa, father and son sat side by side, with the news playing on the TV.

"Dad, how’s work been lately?"

Back at home, Lu Jincheng asked casually, feeling quite relaxed.

"...?"

Lu Yuqing glanced at Lu Jincheng, feeling somewhat surprised.

Since when had he been concerned about these things?

His son had changed his hairstyle, his still-youthful face seemed to show a few traces of maturity.

After going to university, the child seemed somewhat different.