I Only Care About Making Money And Not Love. I'm The Best Professional Simp!
Ch. 22 - Don't Talk, Put Your Hair Up

Nannan was taking big bites of her candied hawthorn, and Lu Xing propped up his chin, watching her dotingly.

Two years ago, Lu Xing was working part-time at a shopping mall.

A helpless new mother, and a wailing one-year-old child.

This was the first time he had seen Wen Lingxiu.

Lu Xing had coaxed too many little dolls at the orphanage. Coaxing a child was something he could do with his eyes closed!

And so-

Lu Xing went over and coaxed Nannan to sleep. The little doll fell asleep soundly on his shoulder.

At that time, Wen Lingxiu let out a long sigh of relief, her eyes filled with admiration as she looked at Lu Xing.

The story should have ended there.

But the next day, Lu Xing saw Wen Lingxiu and Nannan again in the shopping mall.

Nannan came up, hugged Lu Xing's leg, and called him "Daddy!".

At that time, Wen Lingxiu had her hair up in a bun, was wearing a white professional skirt suit, and stood there, sizing him up thoughtfully.

That evening.

Lu Xing received a contract from Wen Lingxiu. The content was—

To play Nannan's father for a fixed five days a week, play with Nannan, and give Nannan a father's love.

Lu Xing refused.

Are you kidding me!

What if Nannan's real dad finds out?!

Then he saw the back of the contract: one hundred thousand yuan per month?

"How much?"

"One hundred thousand?!"

Lu Xing was instantly wide awake!

Isn't it just being a stepdad?

He can do it!

Especially after he found out that Nannan's real dad was dead, Lu Xing felt even more at ease.

Brother-in-law! You can rest in peace!

Leave your wife and daughter to me!

From Monday to Friday night, Lu Xing would go straight to Wen Lingxiu's house after school.

This job had been going on until now.

Among Lu Xing's many psycho clients, Wen Lingxiu was a rare normal person.

She didn't go crazy, wasn't a pervert, and didn't hit people.

All her needs were just to provide a good family environment for Nannan.

Sigh.

It's really not easy for a single mother.

As Lu Xing was sighing, he suddenly thought of the value of this Alphard, and felt even worse. (TL: He is talking about the car Toyota Alphard. In China it's known as a "nanny van for the rich" or a "CEO's mobile office." It's an extremely expensive luxury MPV (multi-purpose vehicle) that costs a significant amount of money. It's a status symbol)

It's even fucking harder for me!

Becoming a stepdad at such a young age!

The car drove into the villa's parking area, and Uncle Chen opened the car door for Lu Xing.

"We're here, Mr. Lu."

As soon as Lu Xing looked up, he met Uncle Chen's red-rimmed and loving eyes.

He got goosebumps all over!

Damn it.

I overacted!

Lu Xing held Nannan and entered the villa, feeling a bit like he was fleeing in disarray.

Uncle Chen watched his departing back and wiped the corner of his eye.

"He must feel inferior after revealing his background. I have to be nicer to him tomorrow!"

...

Inside the villa

All the lights were a warm yellow, casting a warm and relaxing feeling on people.

Wen Lingxiu believed that the evening was for private family time, so the nanny was not allowed to be present during this period.

Lu Xing had just carried Nannan into the living room.

He saw the kitchen door slide open, and a woman walked out.

It was Wen Lingxiu!

Wen Lingxiu was wearing a white knit sweater, her long, dark brown hair was tied up in a low bun at the back of her head, with a few stray strands falling by her ears. 

She was also wearing a small bear apron. A pendant hung in the middle of her silver necklace, nestled right in the cleavage, and at a glance, it looked ready to burst out. 

Mm, exceptionally gifted.

Wen Lingxiu stood amidst the scent of home cooking, wiped her hands with a towel, and said with a gentle smile.

"Welcome home."

Lu Xing was in a bit of a daze.

Wen Lingxiu was so normal it was almost unbelievable!

"Mommy!"

Nannan, in Lu Xing's arms, reached out her small hands to Wen Lingxiu. "Hug! Mommy, hug!"

Lu Xing suddenly snapped back to reality and, with a smile, carried Nannan over to Wen Lingxiu.

Mwah! Mwah!

Nannan planted a heavy kiss on Wen Lingxiu's face, then another one on Lu Xing's face, and said in a milky voice.

"I love Daddy and Mommy! Yay!"

Wen Lingxiu smiled and touched Nannan's face. "Daddy and Mommy love you too."

Lu Xing held Nannan, his arm resting against Wen Lingxiu's.

It was soft.

The warm yellow light fell, and Lu Xing suddenly had a feeling of a complete life.

In his years as a professional simp, he had already gained too many experiences.

Even if he never got married in his life, it wouldn't matter anymore.

Nannan blinked her eyes, looked at Lu Xing, then at Wen Lingxiu, and asked in her childish voice.

"I kissed Daddy and Mommy, and Daddy and Mommy kissed me."

(ED: Reminds me of the permutation and combination chapter.)

"So now it's time for Daddy and Mommy to kiss!"

Huh?

Huh?

Huh?

The warm atmosphere was suddenly shattered by this sentence. Lu Xing jolted, just in time to meet Wen Lingxiu's gaze.

They both turned their heads away at the same time.

"Nannan, you're not being good. Did you secretly eat something outside? You didn't even wipe your mouth clean."

Wen Lingxiu chose to change the subject.

Mm.

Awkward, but effective.

Nannan's attention was instantly diverted, and she began to tell Wen Lingxiu about the candied hawthorn.

Watching Nannan's lively storytelling, Wen Lingxiu's eyes and the corners of her mouth were filled with a comfortable charm.

Lu Xing, ever the helpful one, went into the kitchen to clean up, not wanting to disturb the mother and daughter's time together.

"Lu Xing, your clothes will get dirty. Put on an apron."

Seeing Lu Xing enter the kitchen in a white shirt, Wen Lingxiu immediately called out to him.

"Ah, forget it. Don't go in. You can just play with Nannan for a while. The food will be ready soon."

Wen Lingxiu simply put down Nannan, who was in her arms, and gently tugged on the corner of Lu Xing's shirt.

Thirty years old, the moment when a woman, this flower, blooms to her most mature.

Wen Lingxiu was one of the best among them.

Intelligent, gentle, soft, and full-bodied.

Lu Xing swallowed, and suddenly pressed towards her.

Wen Lingxiu was startled and subconsciously took a step back, her hands pressing against Lu Xing's shoulders.

There was a hint of panic in her eyes.

This was also the biggest worry she had when she chose to hire Lu Xing. 

She was afraid Lu Xing wouldn't be able to control himself.

Lu Xing had behaved very well for the past two years. What was wrong today?

Wen Lingxiu asked with concern, "Are you not feeling well today?"

"Don't talk, put your hair up."

Lu Xing's low voice sounded by Wen Lingxiu's ear, enveloping her in his arms.

Wen Lingxiu instantly stiffened.

"Hey! Caught it! Use this to put your hair up again!"

Lu Xing instantly pulled away from her, happily showing Wen Lingxiu the hair tie in his hand.

Hehe! As expected of me!

This hand speed! So damn awesome!

Wen Lingxiu looked at the hair tie in Lu Xing's hand, stunned for a moment.

Only then did she realize that the back of her head felt loose. Her tied-up long hair had come undone and was scattered on her shoulders.

So...

So he just saw that her hair tie was loose and went to catch it?

Wen Lingxiu felt that what she had been thinking just now was a bit ridiculous. Not everyone likes older people, right?

"You go play with Nannan. I made pork rib soup today."

"Yay!"

"Yay!"

Lu Xing and Nannan raised their hands together, shouting, "Long live Mommy!"

A gentle smile hung on Wen Lingxiu's lips.

The kitchen door closed.

Lu Xing took Nannan to the playroom.

Seeing that Nannan was still wearing a watch, he said.

"Nannan baby, this watch will get in the way when you play with the building blocks. Shall Daddy help you take it off?"

Nannan looked at Lu Xing's face, then at the watch on her hand.

Her little face scrunched up in conflict, her eyebrows furrowed into a pitiful V-shape.

After thinking for a long time, she still said:

"I can't."

Huh?

Why not?

Is there something special about this watch?

Lu Xing realized there was a problem with this watch and said with a smile, "Daddy is going to fly Nannan up high. The watch might get broken."

Nannan thought for a moment, but still said:

"Mommy said that when I'm with Daddy, I have to wear this watch all the time!"

Bang.

The playroom door was suddenly pulled open from the outside. Wen Lingxiu's hair was a bit messy as she rushed over.

Lu Xing narrowed his eyes and looked at Wen Lingxiu.

She trembled slightly and said, forcing herself to be calm.

"Dinner is ready. We can eat now."

Lu Xing was silent for a moment, then suddenly smiled.

He could guarantee that this watch definitely had a surveillance or listening device inside, or both!

Mm.

I knew it!

None of my clients are normal!

They're all fucking psychos!

(ED: I think it is a perfectly normal behaviour. I mean, you can’t hire and idk professional simp and do nothing about it.)

Lu Xing stood up, walked to Wen Lingxiu's side, and said with a smile.

"Okay, time to eat."

Wen Lingxiu turned her head away, awkwardly avoiding Lu Xing's gaze.

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