Boss Lu: A reborn life is destined to be without regrets!
Chapter 455 - 336. A bit greedy

Chapter 455: 336. A bit greedy

Although it was just a few ordinary lines of conversation, Lu Jincheng still heard a lot of information from it.

Information that couldn’t be received across the ocean.

"Her mom bought you clothes?"

In the video call, the man repeated the other party’s statement again.

"This, ah... it’s a long story."

In the video, Zhou Sinin picked up her phone again, leaning against the head of the bed, drew up her knees, and naturally rested her delicate chin on them.

"It was my mom who first bought her a gift, and she had a good excuse, after all, last semester I often stayed at her house, and she often took care of me."

"My mom gave her a handbag, and Aunt Lin reciprocated the favor."

"But you know, they are both pretty astute. Maybe they sensed some awkwardness between us and just used it as an excuse to buy something."

"I’m just guessing, though."

The brunette stretched a curvaceous yawn, her dimples brimming with a smile, resembling blossoming spring flowers.

"... it must have been tough on you."

Lu Jincheng emphasized the verb in the middle, trying hard to shift his gaze from the lines that occasionally appeared as the girl swayed her body.

It really wasn’t easy for plastic sisters to act seamless in front of their parents and return to being intimately close best friends.

Take this European tour, for instance.

Neither Zhou Sinin nor Guan Yongyi took the initiative to rest in each other’s rooms much.

No longer could anyone hear their endless, chirpy bedroom talks at night.

Even during meals together, it was rare for the two sisters to start any new conversations.

Though they still walked arm in arm during the daytime, shopping and taking photos with smiles all around.

Yet, Sun Mengyun could see that there seemed to be an indistinct thick barrier between them.

Were these kids having a tiff?

But, she thought, it was normal—what young person doesn’t have their moods?

Thus, as an elder, she took the initiative to offer a little kindness.

"Although it’s exhausting to keep up appearances, after all, we’ve been out for so many days."

"Some things don’t need to be discussed too deeply."

Zhou Sinin blinked, her fingertips twirling in her brown hair, her dark eyes seeming to hide a sky full of stars.

"What things?"

"Let’s just drop it."

"It’s something between her and me. I won’t tell you~"

The girl giggled, her lips curling slightly.

"What place are you at?"

Only then did Zhou Sinin notice the room where Lu Jincheng was.

The accessories around, the hangings, and the room’s layout and décor were clearly not household items.

"Today, I went skiing with high school friends. It was so tiring after a whole day that we decided to come nearby for a hot spring."

Lu Jincheng smiled and turned the camera around, generously showing Zhou Sinin around.

The room was empty and spotlessly clean.

"Ah... I was just asking, not really curious."

Zhou Sinin saw the man’s frank response to her checking in, and couldn’t help but blush.

Can an ex-girlfriend still check in like this?

But then again, she really wasn’t jealous at this moment; it was truly just a casual question.

After all, Guan Yongyi’s home is all the way in Guangdong, the southernmost tip of China. Compared to hers, Guan’s flight would land much later.

"You have a good rest, I’m going to get ready to lie down and adjust my biological clock~"

In the video, Zhou Sinin’s soft voice sounded again, her pupils harboring sheer joy.

"Okay."

Lu Jincheng nodded.

"Right..."

Just before hanging up the video call, Zhou Sinin seemed to remember something, her expression one of hesitance.

"What’s the matter?"

"Do you still remember what you promised me before I left?"

Zhou Sinin propped her chin with her hand, gazing at the man with hopeful eyes.

"Of course, I remember."

Lu Jincheng smiled, straightened up, and said earnestly.

"The New Year is coming soon, let’s wait until after the holidays."

"After visiting relatives, I’ll see if I can make time to go to Shanghai."

"Mhm!"

...

A man must keep his word.

Since he had promised Zhou Sinin that he would visit Shanghai after her return to the country, he definitely needed to do it.

Besides, for Mr. Lu, he also needed a genuine opportunity and some uninterrupted moments.

To genuinely mend his relationship with Zhou Sinin.

Moreover, because both of them were abroad and in different time zones, during this winter break, the people he had the least contact with were Zhou Sinin and Guan Yongyi.

Even though Zhong Ruixi was right by his side, he couldn’t help but miss them.

Missing Zhou Sinin’s charming allure, missing the decisive, intelligent, gentle, and caring little princess.

Missing Guan Yongyi’s passion beneath her aloof exterior, missing the short-haired girl who went from behind the scenes to the forefront.

Was this a bit greedy?

Of course, Lu Jincheng had to admit that perhaps the driving force behind his efforts since his rebirth was to possess more of the things he liked.

More money, more companions, more power.

After hanging up the phone, it was already past one in the morning.

Lu Jincheng, unable to fall asleep, couldn’t help but feel indecisive.

At this time, Zhong Ruixi must have already fallen asleep, right?

Her room was just upstairs, should he go to chat with her?

Today’s experiences left him feeling unfulfilled.

It shouldn’t have been like this.

Even though coming to the hot spring resort was a spontaneous invitation from him, the result was somewhat laughable, even ridiculous.

Liu Zhe had family issues, Wu Zizhi was feeling unwell.

None of the guys had come, and he was the only one accompanying three girls.

If he had brought Zhong Ruixi to the hot spring resort alone, everything might have smoothly taken its course.

If he had brought any moderately attractive girl alone, it would have just been a fun outing with a friend, and a chance to let off some steam.

But bringing three high school classmates to such a place...

It really turned into the situation of him, the male classmate, paying for everyone to enjoy themselves.

But when everyone gathered together to play games, chat, and drink, he felt that even just a casual gathering of friends...

Actually wasn’t bad.

It wasn’t necessary to drag Bai Yueguang into a private space and rush to hold her tightly.

Embracing her waist, feeling her graceful body beneath her nightgown, beginning a thorough exploration and engagement, even conquering and desecrating.

Who doesn’t have simple pleasures?

So at this moment, Lu Jincheng was indeed hesitating repeatedly.

Strictly speaking, calling it "hesitating" wasn’t quite accurate.

Because while he was lost in what he called "hesitation," he seemed to be controlled by instinct, naturally getting up, wearing his robe, and leaving the room.

He tiptoed and stepped up to the second floor.

At the far left of the corridor was Zhong Ruixi’s room.