Chapter 539 - 538: What is a Boyfriend?

Lu Yunque was a man of his word. Just three days after Yun Zijin returned to G City, he arrived in a private jet.

By the time Yun Zijin got the call, he had already left the airport and was in a taxi on his way to the orphanage.

Although Yun Zijin knew there was some seriousness to Lu Yunque’s talk about applying for a flight route, she hadn’t expected him to be so fast.

Yun Zijin quickly told Liao Zhuxiu what was happening.

Liao Zhuxiu: ...

’Is this a test for the guy or for me?’

"Alright, I get it. When is he getting here?"

"From the airport to the orphanage... about an hour and a half."

Yun Zijin checked the time, then looked at the message Lu Yunque had just sent her, saying he was in the taxi.

"Got it. I’ll make the arrangements."

From Yun Zijin’s description, Liao Zhuxiu knew that Lu Yunque was coming this time with the firm intention of meeting the family.

The fact that he knew to take the initiative and visit in person improved Liao Zhuxiu’s impression of him quite a bit.

"You go rest on the sidelines."

Deciding Yun Zijin would just be in the way, Liao Zhuxiu pushed her aside and went to arrange things herself.

Yun Zijin rubbed her nose, then found a place to sit and sent a message to Lu Yunque.

——Qingqing Zijing: You’re the very first person to come to the orphanage to meet the family. You’d better be on your best behavior, or else... you just wait.

Sitting in the back of the taxi, Lu Yunque saw the message from Yun Zijin, and the corners of his lips turned up slightly.

——L: Don’t worry. I’ll be on my absolute best behavior. If once isn’t enough, I’ll try twice. If twice isn’t enough, I’ll try three times.

Sincerity can move mountains. I’m sure I’ll succeed.

Seeing Lu Yunque’s message, Yun Zijin remained noncommittal.

’Meeting the family might be different in the north than in the south. I wonder if he’s really mentally prepared.’

Besides, with so many people at the orphanage, if each one gave him a single test, it would be more than enough to put Lu Yunque through the wringer.

Thinking about everything Lu Yunque was about to face, Yun Zijin let out a rather uncharitable laugh.

In the taxi, Lu Yunque suddenly felt a chill run down his spine.

"Hey man, you cold? Not wearing enough layers?"

The driver asked with concern after seeing Lu Yunque shiver.

"Maybe I’m just not used to the weather here in the south. Could you close the window, please?"

Lu Yunque was truly experiencing what they called a "magical attack."

No matter how thick his clothes were, the cold wind always found a way to slip through the gaps, chilling him to the bone.

"Heh! When it comes to enduring the cold, we southerners have the edge," the young driver said, suddenly smug.

After all, it’s cold indoors and out in the south. Regardless of the temperature, people just have to tough it out, standing under the sun for warmth.

Lu Yunque didn’t answer him. At this moment, it was better to maintain his cool and aloof demeanor.

Lu Yunque had lost all track of time in the car, and when it finally stopped, a weight was finally lifted from his heart.

Liao Zhuxiu had already told the gatekeeper that Yun Zijin’s boyfriend was coming today and had even gotten a photo of Lu Yunque from Yun Zijin.

The moment Lu Yunque got out of the car, the gatekeeper recognized him.

After all, with a face that handsome, it would be next to impossible to find another one like it.

"So you’re our Zijin’s boyfriend?"

Lu Yunque got out of the car and walked to the trunk to unload the various gifts he had brought. He looked up instinctively when he suddenly heard someone mention Yun Zijin’s name.

"Yes! I’m Zijin’s boyfriend. I’ve come especially to pay a visit today.

Sir, I came here once before, do you remember?"

Lu Yunque did his best to keep a smile on his face to make himself seem more approachable.

After all, according to feedback from his friends, his neutral expression made him look intimidating.

It was a classic case of resting angry face. He wasn’t thinking about anything in particular and he wasn’t angry, but to others, he just looked mad.

"I remember. A few of you young guys came by."

’Back then, I never would’ve thought this guy would end up being connected to our Zijin.’

"Right! So, Sir, can I go in now?"

"Hold on. I need to give Dean Liao a call."

Lu Yunque was about to step inside but was stopped short. He was momentarily stunned.

"All visitors need the Dean’s approval to enter. And you... count as a visitor."

Lu Yunque: ’A bolt from the blue!’

’I’m Yun Zijin’s boyfriend, and that doesn’t make me an insider?’

The gatekeeper saw Lu Yunque’s expression, knew exactly what he was thinking, and chuckled to himself.

’The Dean is brilliant. Give this kid a little show of force to let him know Zijin has family backing her up.’

"Hello! Dean, there’s a person here who claims to be Zijin’s boyfriend. Says he’s here to pay a formal visit, what do you think..."

Lu Yunque couldn’t hear what was being said on the other end of the line, but when he heard the gatekeeper say he *claimed* to be Yun Zijin’s boyfriend, he was utterly astonished.

’Didn’t you just say, "So you’re our Zijin’s boyfriend?"’

’And now you get on the phone and suddenly it’s just what *I’m claiming* to be?’

However, Lu Yunque quickly caught on. ’So, this is a test.’

Lu Yunque’s expression remained neutral, but the corner of his mouth curled into a faint smile.

"Right! Yes, ma’am, yes, ma’am!" The gatekeeper put down the phone and turned to Lu Yunque. "Okay, I’ve confirmed with the Dean. Zijin’s boyfriend is, in fact, expected today. You can go in."

With that, the gatekeeper crossed his arms and looked away from Lu Yunque.

"Alright. Thank you, sir."

Lu Yunque remained composed. If they wanted to test him, he would just have to accept the challenge.

"Who are you?"

"Yeah, I’ve never seen you before!"

"There are no photos of you here!"

Lu Yunque hadn’t taken more than a few steps before his path was blocked by a group of children.

The tallest of these children barely came up to Lu Yunque’s waist.

Although they were orphans, their faces were scrubbed clean. Their clothes, though old, were clearly well-laundered.

They were probably better cared for than many children left to their own devices in the countryside.

"I’m your Sister Zi Jin’s boyfriend. I’m here to see her today."

Lu Yunque had no idea why these children had so coincidentally chosen this exact spot to intercept him.

"What’s a boyfriend? Can you eat it?"

"Yeah, what’s a boyfriend?"

"You’re here to see Sister Zi Jin? Do you know Sister Zi Jin?"

The children barraged him with a thousand bizarre questions, one after another, until Lu Yunque felt like his head would explode.

’But I can’t get angry. This is an orphanage, and these kids are all Yun Zijin’s little brothers and sisters.’

"A boyfriend is... someone you’ll live with forever, see every day, and go everywhere with."

"Wow! Being a boyfriend sounds amazing!"

"I want to be Sister Zi Jin’s boyfriend too!"

"Yeah, I want to be with Sister Zi Jin forever!"

"We’ll all be Sister Zi Jin’s boyfriends!"

Lu Yunque: ...

He had to watch, wide-eyed, as they tried to steal his girl, and he couldn’t do a thing about it.

"There can only be one boyfriend, and I’m already Sister Zi Jin’s boyfriend, so you guys can’t be, okay?"

Lu Yunque attempted to reason with the children.

"You’re a liar! Sister Zi Jin would never play with only you!"

"That’s right! Sister Zi Jin pinched my cheeks before! That means she likes me!"