After Transmigrating into a Scum Gong, the Rich Young Master Got Pregnant with My Child - Chapter 21

Chapter 21

“Never mind,” Li Xiao said. “I apologize, President Lu, I pressured you.”

“How could you?” Lu Zhaoyi said. “Xiaoxiao, I wouldn’t blame you for anything you do, and you didn’t say anything, it’s all my fault.”

Lu Zhaoyi didn’t give him a chance to continue talking. He said, “Xiaoxiao, let’s go outside first.”

Li Xiao nodded, not dwelling on it, as the movie theater was not a good place for conversation.

Once they left the cinema hall, Lu Zhaoyi suddenly felt the view open up considerably. He said to Li Xiao, “Xiaoxiao, shall we watch the next movie in the trailer together too?”

Li Xiao chuckled: “President Lu, a trailer like that takes at least three to five years to complete.”

“Xiaoxiao, as the saying goes.”

“Which saying?”

Lu Zhaoyi said, “Money makes the world go round.”

“Then President Lu shouldn’t be thinking about investing money in the film industry, but rather…” Li Xiao didn’t finish his sentence, but his gaze fell straight down, making it clear what he meant.

“Xiaoxiao,” Lu Zhaoyi met his gaze. “‘God set an eternal distance before all human desires, fairly giving limits to every person.’ I can accept these limits, and I hope you won’t restrict yourself because of them. As I’ve said several times, you were born to shine, and to be free.”

Li Xiao said, “President Lu is quite open-minded.”

Before Lu Zhaoyi could nod, he heard Li Xiao tell him, “Even so, you shouldn’t avoid seeking medical attention.”

“I…”

“You what?”

Under Li Xiao’s scrutiny, Lu Zhaoyi said, “I was wrong.”

Actually, I wasn’t wrong, but you are right.

“Mhm?” Li Xiao said. “Since you had Dr. Yue examine me before, why not schedule him to come over again.”

“He doesn’t specialize in this area,” Lu Zhaoyi said. “It would be useless to have him come.”

I’m not sick. How does one lie require countless others to cover it up?!

I regret it, but next time… I might still dare to do it.

Lu Zhaoyi thought a million things, but in the end, Li Xiao only said to him, “President Lu, I have no right to interfere in your affairs, but you haven’t forgotten about eating medicinal meals with me, right?”

“No,” Lu Zhaoyi said. “I’ll instruct Uncle Lu and Aunt Jiang to prepare my portion.”

Li Xiao nodded, seemingly trying to get some information from his expression, but clearly, Li Xiao couldn’t discern anything. Lu Zhaoyi’s expression was unchanged, just as it was before.

“Xiaoxiao,” Lu Zhaoyi asked, “The weather is cooling down. Do you want to get some new clothes?”

Li Xiao casually agreed: “Okay.”

Lu Zhaoyi could sense his perfunctoriness. After all, they had already discussed the new items from major brands this season. However, with the change of seasons imminent, new clothes were always needed. Li Xiao was merely annoyed that he wasn’t prioritizing his health.

It was normal for Li Xiao to be dissatisfied with his “avoidance of medical attention,” as almost no man could easily accept such a condition. But even so, Li Xiao still hadn’t let go of his hand.

He always wants to be with me.

“Xiaoxiao.”

“Mhm?” Li Xiao asked him. “What is it, President Lu?”

“Nothing,” Lu Zhaoyi said. “Just called your name to see your reaction.”

Li Xiao ignored him, taking it as him just trying to have fun.

Li Xiao was much better at buying clothes than Lu Zhaoyi; Lu Zhaoyi was very clear on this.

After entering the store, he sat down on a sofa. With Lu Zhaoyi’s boss-like posture and his face, no one found anything strange about it.

His inherent nobility was not dependent on his clothes, but on himself.

Unless they were interacting privately, few people knew Lu Zhaoyi’s undisclosed side, and Li Xiao was well aware of this.

The sales associate politely introduced the clothes to Li Xiao. Li Xiao didn’t refuse, but he had his own ideas. When he saw something suitable, he gave the sales associate the size and asked her to retrieve it.

Sales associates in such stores are usually quite savvy. She quickly realized that Li Xiao was picking out clothes for Lu Zhaoyi.

She started suggesting items that might suit Lu Zhaoyi. Li Xiao’s foxy eyes curved as he smiled: “Pretty sister, let me pick them out myself, okay?”

The sales associate was startled: “Apologies, I shouldn’t have interrupted.”

Li Xiao smiled and shook his head. Lu Zhaoyi had been keeping an eye on them and naturally heard their conversation. When Lu Zhaoyi’s eyes met Li Xiao’s, Li Xiao immediately brought an item over.

“President Lu, would you try this one?” Li Xiao handed him the coat.

Lu Zhaoyi smiled and asked, “Is Xiaoxiao going to buy me clothes?”

“If you’re willing.”

Lu Zhaoyi smiled but didn’t answer. He took the coat, walked over to the full-length mirror, and put it on.

“Does it look good?” Lu Zhaoyi smiled and asked Li Xiao, “Beibei, what do you think?”

Li Xiao said, “It looks great. I’ll buy it for you.”

“Yay,” Lu Zhaoyi said. “New clothes to wear.”

Li Xiao was amused by him. He told Lu Zhaoyi, “I’ll go look at more.”

“Okay.” While answering him, Lu Zhaoyi also stood up. He took off the coat and handed it to the sales associate, then turned toward the display rack.

“Huh?” Li Xiao blinked at him.

“I’ll pick some out for you too,” Lu Zhaoyi replied.

Another sales associate came over to them. With just one glance, she knew the spending level of these two and naturally didn’t want to miss such a big sale.

For Lu Zhaoyi, buying clothes was not important, but Li Xiao’s happiness was.

He always felt that the joy he brought Li Xiao was less than the unhappiness, and this was contrary to his own wishes.

While looking at clothes, Lu Zhaoyi fell into a state of “this one would look great on him” and “this one is very suitable for him.” When he came to, he realized he had already asked the sales associate to fetch five items for him.

Lu Zhaoyi was a bit embarrassed. He told the sales associate, “Just get his size for all of them. I’ll pay.”

The sales associate naturally acted quickly, finding the corresponding sizes for the clothes Lu Zhaoyi had picked out.

While Lu Zhaoyi was filling out the address form, Li Xiao came over with another item of clothing. Lu Zhaoyi thought for a moment, then told the sales associate, “We’ll pay separately.”

The sales associate mentally commented on how playful these rich people were, but still smiled and said, “Understood, Sir.”

Lu Zhaoyi nodded slightly. Li Xiao stood beside him, waiting.

Li Xiao told the sales associate, “Same address.”

The sales associate understood and said a few more pleasantries before they left.

“Xiaoxiao,” Lu Zhaoyi said. “I suddenly feel that the gap between people is quite significant.”

Li Xiao was puzzled: “What do you mean, President Lu? Can buying clothes lead to life insights?”

“It’s not exactly life insights. I’m just marveling that everything you picked is suitable for me, while I…”

“You what?” Li Xiao couldn’t guess what he was trying to say without asking.

Lu Zhaoyi told him: “You are beautiful, and everything you wear looks good on you, so everything I look at seems suitable.”

“President Lu, perhaps you don’t know,” Li Xiao said without changing his expression. “I look good even without clothes.”

Although he hadn’t been drinking water, Lu Zhaoyi choked on Li Xiao’s words. What is he saying?

Lu Zhaoyi said, “In public, Beibei, let’s not talk about that.”

“Oh,” Li Xiao said. “Understood.”

Lu Zhaoyi saw that he was in low spirits and mentally sighed that Li Xiao was ultimately stubborn, only outwardly agreeable and quick to comply.

“Xiaoxiao,” Lu Zhaoyi asked him, “Do you want to go set off fireworks?”

“Huh?” Li Xiao said. “Why do you suddenly think of things like that?”

“It just suddenly occurred to me that last time we only watched from upstairs. I didn’t let you experience it yourself,” Lu Zhaoyi said. “I remember it now, and I hope it’s not too late. I was worried you might have lost interest.”

“No,” Li Xiao said. “The fact that you thought of it makes me so happy; how could I lose interest?”

“That’s good,” Lu Zhaoyi said. “We’ll leave now.”

Li Xiao nodded slightly, but Lu Zhaoyi seemed to have received a definite affirmation. Li Xiao smiled and asked him, “You actually want to play yourself, don’t you?”

“So what if I do?” Lu Zhaoyi said. “I won’t admit it. I insist on saying my darling forced me, and I’m reluctantly accompanying him.”

Li Xiao’s smile became more pronounced: “You can say whatever you like, as long as you’re willing to accompany me.”

“Thank you for your generosity, treasure Xiaoxiao,” Lu Zhaoyi said. “I love you so much.”

Lu Zhaoyi noticed a fleeting look of bewilderment on Li Xiao’s face and realized he had just used the word “love.”

He had been slightly conflicted about it, but since Li Xiao wasn’t dwelling on it, he shouldn’t stick to his own words.

The word “love” is precious, but it was fine to use it in the moment.

He knew his gaze towards Li Xiao was definitely not innocent, but beautiful things are the easiest to lose. He absolutely could not gamble Li Xiao on any uncertainties.

Li Xiao didn’t know his inner thoughts. He was just chatting with Lu Zhaoyi, but he could feel Lu Zhaoyi’s distraction.

“President Lu, if you don’t want to go, shall we just head back?” Li Xiao suggested.

“Uncle Liang, keep driving, I’m fine.”

“Got it.” Liang Xing replied and continued to focus on driving.

“I’m fine, Xiaoxiao,” Lu Zhaoyi said. “Today, after all, we closed a big deal with Shengjin. I have no reason to be unhappy.”

“Really?” Li Xiao asked him.

“Really,” Lu Zhaoyi said. “Xiaoxiao, what exactly did I lie to you about before that makes you so distrustful of me?”

Li Xiao replied: “That would be quite a lot.”

“Really?” Lu Zhaoyi said. “Tell me about it in detail.”

“No,” Li Xiao said. “Since you don’t remember, if I bring it up, it will make me look especially petty and calculating.”

“Is that so,” Lu Zhaoyi lifted his head. “Then I don’t know, and I don’t need to change. I’ll do it again next time.”

“You’re bullying me,” Li Xiao said. “I’m ignoring you.”

“Hmph,” Lu Zhaoyi said. “Ignore me then.”

The two turned their heads away, then turned back together. As their eyes met, both of them laughed.

“You immature person.”

“President Lu is so childish.”

Their two voices intertwined, but they were clearly both happy.

After getting out of the car, Lu Zhaoyi took Li Xiao’s hand and walked into the park.

Lu Zhaoyi looked up. Outside the city, without the towering buildings, they could see quite a few stars. Close to the full moon, the moon was also very round.

Under the bright moonlight, Lu Zhaoyi couldn’t help but say, “The moonlight is beautiful tonight.”

“I love you,” Li Xiao replied subconsciously.

The phrase “The moonlight is beautiful tonight” is too ambiguous and romantic. It was normal for Li Xiao to think of this reply. Both read anticipation in the other’s eyes.

They didn’t need to worry about anyone or anything else. At this moment, only they existed in the world.

But Lu Zhaoyi was still nervous. He felt his heart beating very fast.

There were brilliant fireworks, and himself, in Li Xiao’s eyes.

He slowly moved closer to Li Xiao. He didn’t know whether it was the fireworks that blurred his vision or if his mind had already flown away with the fireworks.

He thought he heard Li Xiao call him, but he mostly felt he didn’t hear clearly.

Did he say he wanted to… kiss me?