Boss Lu: A reborn life is destined to be without regrets!-Chapter 58 - 53. Bamboo poles are not very good.

He Ying was persuaded.

This was her first encounter with a freshman who possessed such clear logic and a powerful aura, and it seemed that he controlled the conversation the entire time they spoke.

First, they talked about pros and cons, then about the future.

When Lu Jincheng spoke about the future, his tone wasn’t as sharp, yet every sentence he uttered struck her heart.

Right, the civil service exam – could she pass it on her first try?

Though Lu Jincheng didn’t explicitly say so, his gaze repeatedly lingered on the yellowed cover of the old textbook as if peeling away her facade and helping her see herself more clearly.

She was confident about taking the exam back in her hometown, but what could she do if she returned home?

Earning a meager salary of three to four thousand a month, just like Lu Jincheng said, meeting a man similar to her father in arranged marriages?

Bald-headed, pot-bellied, cursing and shouting while drinking and playing cards daily, and when they lost too much, they brought their frustration home, making the whole atmosphere feel stifled.

She didn’t want such a future.

Lu Jincheng’s final hook opened up her entire perspective.

Right, what was she afraid of?

If this industry truly had prospects and there was something to learn, why not give it a try?

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By the time he left He Ying’s office it was already past five in the afternoon, Lu Jincheng went back to his dorm to change clothes and arranged to meet Zhong Ruixi for dinner at the cafeteria.

Being a top man in the food chain, he not only had to manage his time well but also pay attention to every detail.

For instance, after a conversation with Mou Keyan in the studio that ended just as it got interesting, his clothes were inevitably scented with her unique fragrance.

Girls are very sensitive to smells.

That’s why it’s best for a man to have a bottle of fragrance in the central control of his car in advance.

Normally not used, but whenever there is a new female protagonist in the co-driver’s seat, different scents can be attributed to the fragrance.

Since the trip to Red Mill, Zhong Ruixi in their daily chats had gradually become more intimate with him, with occasional flirts.

But about that kiss, neither of them brought it up, maintaining different levels of tacit understanding.

Even though Zhong Ruixi was straightforward by nature, in her upbringing, such matters were always initiated by boys according to her understanding.

Summer quietly passed away, with alcohol and secrets hidden inside the heart.

Soon, reaching the dormitory building 203, the breeze lightly brushed by, causing the leaves of the Photinia trees to rustle rhythmically.

This was the place where he had lingered the most during his college life in his previous life.

The anticipation for every encounter with Zhong Ruixi at the entrance of the building composed all his beautiful fantasies about campus romance from his youth.

In this life, it was still below dormitory 203.

The clear and sweet female voice beside his ear remained the same, the ancient architectural style of the building remained unchanged, and the milk tea shop on the neighboring street was still there.

Only he had changed.

He had become the protagonist in the campus romance, waiting for the other to come downstairs.

"Sorry for the wait~"

The energetic voice from behind interrupted Lu Jincheng’s thoughts.

Zhong Ruixi ran up to Lu Jincheng with small steps, her skirt and the ponytail behind her head fluttering with the breeze.

Mr. Lu had waited downstairs for so long, naturally because she was preparing her "magic."

Her makeup skills were far from professional, but with Xu Ya’s guidance in the dorm, she had improved dramatically.

This subtle transformation was like the crucial seasoning suddenly sprinkled into a dish about to be served, stirring up an enticing aroma.

Today, she had added an extra pair of orchid flower hairpins and a delicately designed barrette, a short-sleeved shirt with a small V-neck tightened by a broad belt around her slender waist, and a soft knee-length skirt below which were her long, fair, straight legs.

Perhaps due to the rain, she wore a pair of strappy sandals, with a delicate anklet specifically worn on her left ankle, immediately drawing his gaze, and he unconsciously noticed her toenails painted a petal-like rosy red.

Lu Jincheng noticed she had applied lipstick, a slight foundation, and her eyebrows were finely groomed, forming a beautiful pair of willow leaves.

An attractive beauty mark adorned her cheek, adding a unique charm.

"No problem, if it took too long, I would have left on my own."

Lu Jincheng responded with a smile.

Wait endlessly like other men while a girl got dressed, uncomplainingly for hours?

Sorry, not only could Mr. Lu not do that, but he would also reproach the other for being unpunctual.

"Dead straight man."

Zhong Ruixi gave him a cold stare; she automatically filtered out such a unique response in her mind.

Just take it as him being clueless about romance!

After the rain cleared, the sky was washed clean, showing a piece of clear blue, as if it had been scrubbed by rainwater, clean and bright.

"Um... the air smells great, let’s go!"

Zhong Ruixi stretched lazily, squinted her eyes, and took a deep breath, filled with the fresh and moist scent of soil.

The two walked side by side, resembling the typical campus couple, heading towards the third canteen.

"Your coffee shop has been really popular lately! My roommate and I tried to visit a few times but couldn’t get a spot, and we ended up ordering takeout."

"Why don’t I ever see you in the shop?"

Large clouds scattered away, turning into white clouds; sunlight filtered through the clouds, creating dappled patterns of light and shadow that fell on the trees beside the campus path and shone on the droplets of water.

Zhong Ruixi, stepping alternately in light and shadow, chatted leisurely with Lu Jincheng.

"It’s not like I need to personally make coffee; if I were to just hang around the shop every day, when would I have time to have dinner with you?"

Lu Jincheng answered with a smile.

"That makes sense."

Zhong Ruixi shook her head with a smile, "Just now, Xu Ya messaged me saying the school is organizing a welcome party, and she recommended me to try out for the host. What do you think, should I go?"

Kissing is an important milestone to open a girl’s heart.

After this hurdle, they often start sharing their lives and feelings.

Whether it’s everyday trivialities or crucial decisions, Zhong Ruixi took the initiative to keep talking to Lu Jincheng.

A robust desire to share; that was truly the beginning of romance.

"Go for it; your stylish appearance is wasted if you don’t host for the new students."

"Just your mouth knows how to sweet-talk!"

Zhong Ruixi, pleased with the compliment, giggled, her eyes curving into beautiful crescents.

"There are so many outstanding girls, and the host is chosen by the Student Union; I might not get selected."

"Then sign up with confidence; you’ll surely get selected."

"How do you know that?"

"I just know."

The two playfully bickered on their way into the third canteen and went to swipe their cards for food.

"One bowl of two portions, one bowl of four portions."

Lu Jincheng took two bowls of rice handed out by the chef, placing one on Zhong Ruixi’s tray.

"You didn’t even ask how much I eat, you know. Actually, one portion is enough for me."

"No, aren’t we a bit confused now?

"You’re taller than some of the guys here, why starve yourself at night? You really think you’re a tiny southern potato?"

Staring at Zhong Ruixi, who pouted and acted spoiled, Lu Jincheng almost laughed out loud.

"Lu Jincheng, you’re really annoying!"

Zhong Ruixi, utterly speechless, fiercely jabbed at the small potatoes in her bowl with her chopsticks.

In her dorm, except for her, everyone else ate only one portion of rice each meal.

She had tried to ask for only one portion from the canteen chef, but it simply wasn’t enough, and she eventually gave up.

She had wanted to keep up a good image in front of Lu Jincheng... but he!

Bad person!

"Come on, eat more; you’re not fat, and everybody says clothes make you look slim, but having some flesh makes a girl look best."

"Really?"

"Really, a stick really won’t do—no breasts, no butt, at least I don’t like it."

"Is that so..."

Zhong Ruixi’s eyes shifted, as if she hadn’t heard the crudeness in Lu Jincheng’s words.

"You should gain weight yourself; I don’t want to get fat."

She said quietly, but her chopsticks began to move more decisively.

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