NFBE Chapter 725 Childhood Sweetheart Marries Her Brother in Revenge, Then Regrets It (3)
Chapter 725 Childhood Sweetheart Marries Her Brother in Revenge, Then Regrets It (3)
Mu Zhou lowered the car window, looking at the bustling traffic outside and feeling the breeze on his face.
The original owner's wish was to stay away from Lu Ting and Jiang Wanqing.
Regardless of their relationship, she didn't want to waste any more time on them.
She no longer wanted to dwell on whether Lu Ting had changed his mind or whether he still loved Jiang Wanqing.
She only wished she could have a second chance, to live a life of unbridled happiness.
This wish is quite simple.
It's about Lu Chen's side...
Just as she left, she clearly heard 0001's favorability rating notification; the original 0% favorability rating had dropped to -5%.
That's good, at least in Lu Chen's heart she's not just some random passerby anymore.
*
In the evening, Mu Zhou received a call from Lu Chen.
She arrived at the underground parking garage and saw a familiar car.
Lu Chen, sitting in the back seat of the car, watched her approach step by step in her high heels with a scrutinizing gaze.
She was no longer wearing the backless dress she had worn that morning.
Instead, it was a deep red dress.
The hem of her skirt swayed gracefully with her steps, drawing elegant arcs at her ankles.
The dress has a standard wide shoulder strap style, and the upper body is simple and elegant with no decorations. However, there is a long bow tied at the waist. The layers of fabric do not look cumbersome, and her slender waist can still be seen.
"Hi."
Mu Zhou greeted him with a bright smile and got into the car to sit down.
Lu Chen was still uneasy, and his gaze lingered warily on Mu Zhou for a few seconds.
Upon closer inspection, one discovers subtle patterns on the deep red fabric, which enhance the dress's sophisticated appearance.
This skirt is perfectly normal.
This is not her usual style.
He glanced at Mu Zhou's back without making a sound.
Nothing special.
It seems he was overthinking things.
Lu Chen withdrew his gaze.
Mu Zhou then glanced at him discreetly and smiled silently.
Lu Chen was very busy, and he kept replying to emails on his way back.
Mu Zhou braced himself on one armrest, openly peeking at him.
Lu Chen and Lu Ting have some similarities in appearance, but they are not exactly alike.
They all have good looks.
Lu Ting's eyebrows were like cold blades, and his eyes were aloof, occasionally revealing an impatient expression. He looked unapproachable and difficult to get close to.
Lu Chen, on the other hand, was more refined and aloof. His eyes were like a deep pool, seemingly forever calm and undisturbed.
His ever-present gold-rimmed glasses almost completely concealed most of his emotions.
The serious expression that he always wore on his face made him even more composed.
He is a natural leader, easily earning people's trust and respect.
Mu Zhou's gaze was undisguised, and Lu Chen could naturally sense it.
He raised his eyes and looked calmly at Mu Zhou, his eyes and brows devoid of any emotion.
Mu Zhou met his gaze and smiled.
"Brother Chen, I never realized before, your profile is so stunning."
High brow bones and a straight nose, a taut jaw, and deep-set eyes—every feature perfectly matched Mu Zhou's aesthetic standards.
Especially those gold-rimmed glasses.
This further accentuated his image as a refined scoundrel.
He was clearly a calm, serious, and mature man, but those glasses gave him an air of beastly ruthlessness.
Mu Zhou's praise was so direct that Lu Chenwei was momentarily stunned.
This was the first time someone had complimented his appearance.
He casually withdrew his gaze and exchanged a very polite, business-like compliment:
"You too."
His formal tone made Mu Zhou burst out laughing, his shoulders shaking with laughter.
Lu Chen glanced at her, then silently lowered his eyes and continued replying to emails.
*
The Lu family's old residence is located halfway up the mountain, where several manors are scattered, making it an absolutely traditional luxury residential area.
After Mu Zhou got out of the car, she saw Lu Chen walk away without looking back, so she quickly followed him and took his arm.
Lu Chen frowned and looked down at the hand hidden in his arm.
Mu Zhou looked completely unconcerned:
"You're already married, why are you being so formal? It was just an arm-in-arm. Let's go, Grandpa's waiting for us."
Lu Chen pursed his lips, ultimately acquiescing to the action.
Grandpa Lu had just undergone surgery a few months ago and had been recuperating on the island. He looked much better now.
Upon seeing his eldest grandson and granddaughter-in-law enter hand in hand, a slight smile appeared on his usually serious face.
In fact, he was initially somewhat dissatisfied with Mu Zhou.
After all, she was Lu Ting's girlfriend at first, and they had been in a relationship for many years.
But since they did what happened during their breakup, Lu Chen couldn't just shirk responsibility.
Besides, he had always been worried about Lu Chen's marriage, but no matter how much he urged him, he couldn't get it to happen.
Taking advantage of this incident, he decided to rely on his seniority and make a direct decision that the two children must get married.
As for Lu Ting, I heard he's having a very close relationship with that secretary.
He had also inquired about the secretary's family background. Although it wasn't particularly good, it was a respectable family. She herself had a good education and a decent job.
Anyway, with the Lu family's wealth, there's no need for arranged marriages; the children can choose who they like.
If he really likes that secretary, it's not impossible.
But ultimately, it was Lu Ting who wronged Mu Zhou, and it was the Lu family that owed Mu Zhou a debt. He will provide sufficient financial compensation.
So seeing Mu Zhou and Lu Chen so happy and harmonious made him feel much more at ease.
Lu Ting did not attend today's family gathering.
It's unclear whether he was unwilling to face such a scene or whether he wasn't informed.
After a quiet dinner, Grandpa Lu explained why he had asked the two of them to come back.
"Now that we've registered our marriage, the wedding should be on the agenda. It's okay if you young people find it troublesome; I'll find someone to take care of it."
Lu's mother also said:
“The Chen family’s youngest daughter just had her wedding. I think it was pretty good. You can have that team come up with a plan and choose one.”
Lu's mother had always liked Mu Zhou quite a bit, and even though she knew that Mu Zhou was a bit flamboyant, she didn't think it was a big deal.
Lu's mother herself came from a good family and was spoiled growing up. She was also reckless when she was young, but she became more mature as she got older.
In her opinion, Mu Zhou's little temper was nothing.
At least he doesn't go out and fool around, and he can actually go to university and take over the company. He's a good kid.
Although it took her a long time to process the fact that her second son's girlfriend had become her eldest son's wife, ultimately it was her son's fault.
Ultimately, it's good that it can be resolved peacefully.
The elders are afraid of trouble, and they prefer to let things slide as long as they can, and the children don't cause any trouble. They are happy to just let things slide like this.
Lu Chen was about to refuse the idea of his elders arranging the wedding when Mu Zhou spoke first:
"Mom, Grandpa, there's no rush. Lu Chen's company is busy with new business lines this year, and so am I. Let's wait until next year. After our wedding, we can take a long vacation and go on our honeymoon."
Upon hearing that they already had a plan, Lu's mother immediately agreed:
"Okay, okay, it's good that you've discussed it. We'll listen to you on this."
Grandpa Lu also agreed.
Actually, when they mentioned the wedding, they wanted to make it happen as much as possible.
Since the children have their own plans, they naturally don't need to worry about them anymore.
Hearing Mu Zhou's readily available lies, which managed to appease the elders, Lu Chen silently glanced at her a few more times.
It felt like I was meeting her for the first time.
However, he didn't undermine him.