Zhou Chenxi sat in Lu Ji’s car, excitedly looking around in all directions. @InfiniteGoodWritings, all on Jinjiang Literature City. He had just tested the security guard at the entrance, and Zhou Chenxi kept waving his hand in front of the other person’s eyes, but the other person didn’t react at all.
So, Zhou Chenxi continued to make faces at him, making funny expressions, sticking out his tongue very far. In the end, Lu Ji couldn’t bear it anymore and whispered to him, “Sit properly.”
Security Guard: “Mr. Lu?”
Lu Ji cleared his throat and said, “It’s fine. Help me open it.”
The security guard opened the anti-theft gate of the Lu family estate, and Lu Ji started the car, driving out of the estate. Zhou Chenxi quickly sat properly.
They were on the road.
“Wow!” Zhou Chenxi leaned against the car window and exclaimed, “It’s really identical to our place!”
Lu Ji: “Hmm.”
His mood was completely different from yesterday when he returned home and today when he went out. Perhaps it was because Zhou Chenxi, who kept chattering beside him, made Lu Ji feel that nothing else mattered except the person beside him.
Looking out the window, Zhou Chenxi said, “There’s a poster!”
His eyes bright, he pointed to the poster of Lu’s cosmetics advertisement, saying, “Lu Ji, Lu Ji! It’s a beautiful lady!”
Lu Ji looked at him deeply.
Zhou Chenxi, puzzled, asked, “What’s her name?”
Examining the poster under the awning, he couldn’t clearly see the signature, which was a flamboyant scribble. Also, the large poster was far away, and Lu Ji deliberately stepped on the gas. In a flash, they drove past.
Regretfully, Zhou Chenxi turned back and said, “I really don’t understand why celebrities have to make their signatures so unrecognizable.”
After saying this, he remembered that his own signature was also a flamboyant scribble. Hating that his name “Zhou Chenxi” only had one stroke, he felt a bit guilty.
As the car drove farther, Lu Ji finally said, “The spokesperson’s name is Zhang Xiaoman. Lu has a product, pomegranate essence, targeting women of all ages. Zhang Xiaoman is well-known in the country, so I invited her.”
Zhou Chenxi nodded, understanding, “Just like Xie Xueyu.”
After some thought, he added, “Our Lu family also has pomegranate essence!”
Lu Ji was very pleased with the term “our family” that Zhou Chenxi used and said, “Having you as a spokesperson is enough for our family.”
Zhou Chenxi shook his head and said, “I can’t do it for all ages. At most, my face can attract the likes of little girls!”
Lu Ji’s eyes deepened.
Seeing his expression wasn’t right, Zhou Chenxi hurriedly added, “And you, Mr. Lu!”
Mr. Lu gently lifted the corner of his mouth, quickly dismissing any concern.
In the meantime, the car had already arrived at the company. Lu Ji parked the car, and together with Zhou Chenxi, they took the elevator upstairs. When the elevator opened, the employees turned around and greeted Lu Ji, “Mr. Lu!”
“Mr. Lu.”
Zhou Chenxi, taking advantage of the situation, waved at them behind Lu Ji, “No need to be polite, just continue with your work.”
Unfortunately, no one could see him.
Lu Ji helplessly shook his head and led him to his own office.
Seeing Lu Ji’s expression, everyone felt that he was really different from before. Lu Ji used to be especially serious, keeping people at a distance. People wouldn’t dare approach him, but since he took the day off yesterday, it seemed like Lu Ji had undergone a transformation.
The Lu Corporation’s office building here was more down-to-earth than in the books. The office building in the books was quite luxurious, with Lu Ji occupying the top floor all by himself. The luxurious office was large enough to run laps inside, and the artistic creation’s world was more extravagant than the real world.
Zhou Chenxi had never accompanied Lu Ji to work in the world of the book, as he was always busy. This time, given the opportunity, Zhou Chenxi earnestly explored Lu Ji’s office.
“What’s this ornament? It looks so old-fashioned!” Zhou Chenxi pointed and remarked, “Lu Ji, do you have this in your office over there?”
“It’s a nanmu carving. Two years ago in the time of this world, I bought it from a master collector. It’s been around for years. As for the price… hard to say.”
As soon as Lu Ji said “hard to say” regarding the price, Zhou Chenxi dared not continue and quickly withdrew his hand.
Just like Lu Ji, my brother also likes to place all sorts of strange and ancient collections in his office and study, claiming they can appreciate in value.
A businessman is filled with business acumen. If it were him, and he had an office, he would fill it with teddy bears, lazy egg ornaments, and many high-end figurines.
Nowadays, many delicately crafted figurines also have prices that are “hard to say”!
Zhou Chenxi walked around the office, quickly losing interest in the dull environment, and sat down on the nearby sofa.
It was strange.
Zhou Chenxi twisted his butt, thinking that he couldn’t encounter Lu Ji, but he could sit, lie down, and stand up anywhere, as if only his butt and the soles of his feet couldn’t be pierced through by this world.
Could he directly sit on Lu Ji’s lap?
Zhou Chenxi thought shyly, his face turning red.
Just as he was filled with indescribable thoughts, the secretary walked in and said to Lu Ji, “Mr. Lu, do you need coffee?”
Lu Ji said, “Yes, one cup of coffee and one cup of milk. Also, buy a pillow from the store downstairs.”
Lu Ji paused, “Make sure it’s a lazy egg.”
Zhou Chenxi: “…”
Secretary: “??”
The boss made a strange request, but the secretary had to comply. She quickly arranged it, bringing coffee and milk to Lu Ji, and placing the milk on the sofa next to Zhou Chenxi.
“No need, no need!” Zhou Chenxi warmly said to the secretary, “I can’t drink the milk, and I don’t need the pillow!”
The secretary couldn’t hear and quickly exited.
Zhou Chenxi sighed, ran his fingers along the edge of the milk cup, his hand passing through it. @InfiniteGoodWritings, all on Jinjiang Literature City
He didn’t feel hungry, nor did he feel thirsty, so it seemed okay not to eat.
Zhou Chenxi zoned out for a while, and Lu Ji had already started working. Zhou Chenxi watched idly, feeling bored. Soon, the secretary returned, carrying a pillow. Zhou Chenxi looked at it and really liked it: “So cute!”
Under Lu Ji’s guidance, the secretary spread the pillow on the sofa, then opened an iPad, placing it on the coffee table and starting to play a TV series. She quietly withdrew.
Zhou Chenxi felt content. Finally, there was something to do.
He tested the lazy egg pillow with his butt; it was soft. The TV series began, and Zhou Chenxi started watching with relish.
After a while, a subordinate came in to report.
“Knock, knock, knock.”
The person knocked and said, “Mr. Lu.”
Lu Ji said, “Come in.”
As the subordinate entered, about to speak…
“Do you understand? You just don’t love me!” The sound of the TV series’ female lead, crying, echoed from the office.
“Purple Moon, listen to me, let me explain!” The male lead pleaded.
“I won’t listen, I won’t listen!” The female lead was being unreasonable.
The subordinate: “…”
Lu Ji calmly said, “What’s the matter? Speak.”
Subordinate: “…”
“Sorry,” Lu Ji said, “the secretary turned the volume of the TV series too loud just now.”
Then he stood up, walked over, and lowered the volume on the iPad in front of Zhou Chenxi. Zhou Chenxi laughed and said, “It’s okay; I can read the subtitles!”
Lu Ji still left a bit of volume, within a range that wouldn’t interfere with conversation, and then walked back, saying, “You can continue.”
The subordinate, sweating nervously, began to report on work, accompanied throughout by the low sobbing of the romantic drama’s female lead.
Finally completing the work report, the subordinate left, wiping off some sweat.
In the afternoon, rumors spread in the office building that Lu Ji had a girlfriend hidden in his office, but no one had seen what she looked like.
At 4:30, Lu Ji left work early.
The regular quitting time for Lu Corporation was 5:00, and Lu Ji once again took the day off, surprising everyone in the company.
In reality, Zhou Chenxi couldn’t sit still, and Lu Ji, of course, didn’t force him. Everything revolved around him. Lu Ji put aside his work and left the office with Zhou Chenxi. After all, he would eventually return with Zhou Chenxi. Whatever happened here could be considered bringing Zhou Chenxi along to experience life.
In the garage, Lu Ji drove the car out and asked where Zhou Chenxi wanted to go. Zhou Chenxi asked if Lu Ji had any relatives here. Lu Ji said his mother and father had divorced, and his mother had remarried. They hadn’t seen each other in a long time, but maybe she was free today. Lu Ji asked Zhou Chenxi if he wanted to meet her together.
Zhou Chenxi eagerly agreed, “Sure!”
In this world, Lu Ji’s family bonds were actually more distant than in the books. The real world didn’t have as much overt competition and scheming, but it could be more cruel than the fictional world.
In this world, after Lu Ji’s father passed away, Lu Ji inherited his grandfather’s family fortune. No one helped him, and no one harmed him. He relied solely on himself. Due to the lack of emotional connection between his parents, Lu Ji’s mother didn’t have much affection for him either. She now has her own family and only manages to meet Lu Ji once a year, if that.
“She doesn’t care about you?” Zhou Chenxi said, feeling sorry for him.
Lu Ji helplessly replied, “We’re both adults, each living our own lives. Why should she care?”
Zhou Chenxi thought to himself that Lu Ji was better off in the book. At least, Lin Yujiao cared a lot and relied heavily on Lu Ji.
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The two of them went to a coffee shop, and Lu Ji had contacted his mother in advance.
In this world, Lu Ji’s mother is named Lin Fangling. She appears older than Lin Yujiao, mainly due to the downturn at the corners of her mouth. There is still some resemblance between her and Lu Ji in their facial features.
Zhou Chenxi accompanied Lu Ji, and they had a meal together. Lin Fangling was polite and didn’t say much to Lu Ji, just as Lu Ji had described – familial affection was distant. The only topic she elaborated on a bit more was about her daughter from her current husband.
Zhou Chenxi lost interest and quietly asked Lu Ji when they were leaving. Lu Ji, using work as an excuse, coincidentally when they were almost done eating, settled the bill, and they left the restaurant together.
Zhou Chenxi thought to himself, thankfully, Lu Ji entered the book and met him. If Lu Ji lived here alone, working lonely jobs, growing old in solitude, becoming a lonely Mr. Lu, what would happen?
Lu Ji sensed what he was thinking and deliberately said, “Don’t worry, I have admirers here.”
Zhou Chenxi snorted discontentedly and said, “I knew it. Is it that Zhang Xiaoman?”
Lu Ji couldn’t help but laugh, “You called her a beautiful young lady.”
“A beautiful young lady still has to wait in line behind me!” Zhou Chenxi turned around, presenting his butt to Lu Ji.
As expected, Lu Ji’s body didn’t pass through him this time.
Lu Ji reached out, hugged him from behind, and said, “No one can be ahead of you.”
Zhou Chenxi smiled but suddenly felt a bit sad, saying, “Lu Ji, I want to go back.”
It’s not fun here at all!
Lu Ji said, “Alright.”
Zhou Chenxi quickly went back to sleep with Lu Ji.
Around eight in the evening, Zhou Chenxi got into bed early, and Lu Ji read him “The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money” for a while until Zhou Chenxi fell asleep.
Upon opening his eyes again, he found himself lying on the familiar bed at home, with Lu Ji beside him. The moment he opened his eyes, Lu Ji woke up and turned to him, saying, “Morning.”
“Morning!” Zhou Chenxi grinned.
Regardless of whether they had brushed their teeth, Lu Ji got up and kissed him.
Zhou Chenxi: “Mmm, mmm, mmm!”
Lu Ji pulled back and said, “Do you still want me to go back in the future?”
“No, no!” Zhou Chenxi hugged him tightly, saying, “Who is Zhang Xiaoman or Wang Xiaoman? They can’t compare to me!”
Lu Ji laughed, pulled the blanket up, and in the early morning, they engaged in activities that couldn’t be described.
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Zhou Chenxi let out a little howl, pushed him away, and said, “I have a schedule today.”
Lu Ji said, “You let me take a day off once. Shouldn’t you repay me?”
Zhou Chenxi let go of his hand, shyly saying, “I’ll repay you, but be gentle!”
Was this guy Lu Ji planning to make him sleep in and shirk his responsibilities from now on?
As Zhou Chenxi harbored a faint expectation in his heart, he shyly covered his face.
1TL: YSIAD “finally, the extras for this novel are completed hehe thank you for those who help me get this chapters. Enjoy reading everyone!
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