Chapter 164: Buzhou Mountain (VI)
Fei Lian didn't look like he was here for a blind date, but more like he was here to interview Lu Ren's HR department. He looked at Lu Ren in a businesslike manner, with a cup of coffee and a tall, thin business notebook on the table in front of him. Every time the conversation progressed, he would lower his head and type a line on the notebook, as if he was taking minutes of a meeting.
Out of politeness, Lu Ren introduced himself to Fei Lian in a friendly manner.
While listening, Fei Lian was typing rapidly on his laptop. Even after Lu Ren had finished his self-introduction, he did not stop typing.
For a moment, the only sound left at the scene was the crackling sound of knocking.
While no one was talking, Lu Ren wanted to make a quick decision and end this somewhat off-topic blind date. He racked his brains to find a tactful way to say "this is a misunderstanding, I'm not interested in that aspect", but due to his limited cultural level, he couldn't find the right words.
Unexpectedly, before Lu Ren opened his mouth, Fei Lian, who was sitting opposite him, stopped typing first, looked at Lu Ren, and promptly pushed forward the "meeting" process.
Out of sincerity, Fei Lian introduced his current financial situation: "My monthly salary is not low, but all the disposable funds on hand are invested, so I don't have any personal fixed assets under my name, which means -" Fei Lian pushed his glasses and said, "I don't have my own house."
Fei Lian wanted to disclose all his assets in advance to avoid any unnecessary . Although this idea was good, Lu Ren had no intention of developing a relationship with him, and it would be impolite to continue listening to him talk about his privacy.
Lu Ren interrupted Fei Lian at the right time: "It's okay, I don't have a house either, but that's not the point, the point is——"
Fei Lian also followed his words and said: "Yes, this is not the point. The point is that I have a roommate."
After being stopped by Fei Lian, Lu Ren was suddenly confused: "Ah?"
Is there any logical connection between them?
Fei Lian went on to say: "My roommate doesn't have a house either, so if we really get together in the future, my roommate hopes to live with us."
The amount of information was a bit overwhelming, and Lu Ren felt like his CPU was burned out by this sentence.
He wanted to end this ridiculous blind date by saying "It's a misunderstanding, we won't have a future together", but before that, he couldn't help but be curious and asked Fei Lian tentatively: "Excuse me, your roommate..."
Fei Lian pushed up his glasses, his eyes flashing with a calm and self-controlled light: "You can rest assured about this. He is my childhood friend and we know each other well. We have lived together for ten years. He is responsible for cooking and I am responsible for housework. It will not cause us unnecessary trouble. All family decisions can be discussed by the three of us."
Lu Ren: “…”
Your roommate will definitely not cause us unnecessary trouble, the problem is that I may cause you unnecessary trouble.
Of course, the incident ended with Lu Ren explaining the whole story and apologizing sincerely. After all, it was because of their family's mistake that Fei Lian wasted a whole morning. Unexpectedly, Fei Lian, who seemed difficult to approach, was surprisingly easy to talk to in this matter. Not only did he accept Lu Ren's apology, he even paid for their coffee in a very gracious manner.
After Lu Ren returned, he solemnly informed Zhang Chunhua: "Mom, please stop doing these weird things. I simply don't want to fall in love. I'm not interested in that."
Hearing her son's refusal again, Zhang Chunhua felt helpless: "You don't want this, you don't want that, what do you like?"
Lu Ren sighed: "I like money. I want to work hard on my career while I'm still young, make more money, and take good care of you in the future."
Who doesn’t love money? Add a little filial piety and it’s a perfect answer.
Lu Ren's words were flawless, and he thought, "Is it possible to be quiet for a while now?"
But Zhang Chunhua had always been good at Chinese since she was young, and she was always good at picking out some "hidden meanings" between the lines that the author himself could not have thought of - it sounded like her son's words were dissatisfaction with the person she introduced to him this time because the person was not rich enough.
Thinking of this, Zhang Chunhua opened her old phone without hesitation and started browsing the contact list.
The next day was Saturday, but Lu Ren was woken up by Zhang Chunhua early in the morning and ordered to go to the supermarket downstairs to buy soy sauce.
Zhang Chunhua also specifically told Lu Ren: "Dress nicely."
How can you expect to look good in this outfit when you are just making soy sauce?
Lu Ren ignored Zhang Chunhua, put on a T-shirt and jeans and went out.
The small supermarket was not far from his home, and he bought the soy sauce quickly.
However, when Lu Ren came out of the small supermarket, a black Bentley stopped at the entrance of the supermarket as if no one was around, blocking everyone's way.
Lu Ren couldn't help but frown when he saw it. Although the car was parked quite fast, the engine was not turned off. It was obvious that there were still people sitting in the car, so it would probably leave soon.
Adhering to the principle of less trouble is worse than more trouble, Lu Ren did not say much, but decided to take a few more steps and honestly avoid this unruly luxury car.
Unexpectedly, just as Lu Ren raised his foot and took a step forward, the door of the Bentley in front of him opened and a man walked out from the back seat.
The man was wearing a black tailor-made suit and a pair of brown leather shoes. He frowned and looked at Lu Ren from head to toe. His handsome face was full of impatience. He raised his chin towards Lu Ren and said in a defiant tone, "I am Qi Xin's cousin. It was you who ruined my rare day off?"
Lu Ren:?
Lu Ren had some impression of the name Qi Xin. Qi Xin had kissed him a while ago to piss off another man. That time, Lu Ren was enlightened, as he witnessed a tragic love story. However, they had not been in contact since that day.
Unexpectedly, after so many days, Qi Xin's cousin suddenly came to see him.
It's really strange.
Lu Ren was about to ask what happened, but he heard the person opposite him take two steps towards Lu Ren, lean over and look at him, his eyes fixed, and said, "No one has ever dared to disturb my sleep. Very good. Man, you have successfully attracted my attention."
Lu Ren: ...
Qi Xin's family is quite interesting. It seems that they are planning to use "The Domineering CEO Falls in Love with Me" to follow up the "Urban Sadistic Love Idol Drama".
On the other hand, Zhang Chunhua, who was staying at home, was chatting happily with her introducer Aunt Sun on her mobile phone: "Just wait and see, this chance encounter we designed will definitely work."
Before he finished speaking, Lu Ren opened the door and came back.
Zhang Chunhua's smile froze on her face for a second, then she quickly looked behind Lu Ren.
There was nothing behind Lu Ren, and he had naturally closed the door.
Zhang Chunhua was surprised and asked, "You came back alone?"
Lu Ren nodded: "What else?"
Zhang Chunhua was puzzled and asked, "Didn't you bring back the walking ATM machine?"
Lu Ren knew that this farce early in the morning must be his mother's work.
Lu Ren felt a little helpless: "Mom, what's wrong with you recently? You weren't such an anxious person before."
Zhang Chunhua looked at him and said angrily, "Of course I am anxious. If I don't find a good partner for you, what will you do after your father and I die?"
"Pfft, pfft, what are you talking about?" Lu Ren quickly covered Zhang Chunhua's mouth, "Don't say such unlucky words. Besides, you look so energetic, you don't look like you will die early."
Lu Ren looked at the sunny room and said with a smile: "This house is always noisy. If there is one more person, it will be..."
The unspoken words suddenly got stuck in Lu Ren's throat, and he looked dazed.
A picture that Lu Ren had never seen before suddenly flashed before his eyes. It was an ordinary evening, just like the countless evenings before or after. Lu Ren woke up from a long nap. The sun had already set. No one turned on the lights in the empty house. Everything was quiet.
The faint blue skylight poured into the room from the window. Lu Ren came to his senses and stared out the window, watching the already weak light gradually dim.
It was a feeling of powerlessness, watching the world end before your eyes , but there were neither actors nor audiences on the stage, only the surrounding twilight acting as the last light that was about to go out.
The feeling that came over Lu Ren's heart at that moment could probably be called loneliness.
A feeling of loneliness filled Lu Ren's heart.
"Ah! Why are you crying, son?!" Zhang Chunhua's sudden shout brought Lu Ren back to his senses.
Lu Ren came back to his senses, looked at Zhang Chunhua's worried face, and said inexplicably: "Mom, you and Dad won't leave me alone, right?"
This is a very easy question to answer, but Zhang Chunhua did not answer it. She just turned around and walked towards the sofa.
Lu Ren looked at her back and felt an unbearable sourness rising in his heart.
But this emotion was quickly interrupted by Zhang Chunhua's words. She sat on the sofa and said to Lu Ren, "Okay, if you don't want to go on a blind date, then don't go. Stop pretending to be pitiful. However, there is one last one tomorrow. I have already promised Aunt Sun. You can go again so that I can report to your Aunt Sun."
Lu Ren subconsciously wanted to refuse: "But..."
Zhang Chunhua pouted, obviously unhappy: "Don't say buts, your Aunt Sun and I have been best friends for so many years, you can't let me down, right? Let me tell you, Lu Xiaoren, I haven't settled the score with you for letting the ATM machine go today. These resources were obtained by your Aunt Sun with all her life's connections and untold hardships. Others want them but can't even get them, but you are so good!"
Lu Ren could tell that this was Zhang Chunhua's biggest concession. Rather than going on and on, it would be better for both sides to take a step back, so Lu Ren compromised: "Well... OK."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Chunhua was happy: "I tell you, don't look down on him. He might look down on you. Although he is about the same age as you, he is already a senior cadre. What's the name of the department..." Zhang Chunhua racked her brains to remember the basic data that Aunt Sun had told her before, but her memory did decline as she got older. "Forget it, it's a department I've never heard of anyway. But your Aunt Sun said that he is at least a director!"
