Chapter 552 - 551: Lu Yunque Returns to Dijing

"Okay, we understand. Director, you should get some sleep. Don’t worry about us."

Liao Zhuxiu had already been getting ready for bed. Seeing them return safely, she gave them a few instructions before heading to her room.

Yun Zijin, meanwhile, took out her phone and sent a message to her class group chat to let them know she was safe.

As Yun Zijin texted, she walked toward her room, completely unaware that a big tagalong was following right behind her.

The moment Yun Zijin stepped inside, Lu Yunque stealthily slipped into her room after her, even thoughtfully closing the door behind them.

Before Yun Zijin could react, she was already pulled into an embrace, pinned against the wall as someone leaned in to steal a kiss.

After a long moment, Lu Yunque finally released Yun Zijin.

"The first moment I saw you leave your room today, I wanted to do this.

Unfortunately, there was always a third wheel around, so I never found a chance."

As he spoke, his thin lips brushed against hers, making Yun Zijin lower her gaze, not daring to meet his eyes.

"I wonder if the people at the Lu Group know their CEO is a scoundrel who barges into a woman’s room late at night?"

Yun Zijin looked up and pushed him back slightly, her words filled with playful teasing.

"What’s wrong with me kissing my own girlfriend? There’s no rule that says boyfriends and girlfriends can’t kiss."

Lu Yunque had grown quite thick-skinned by now and wasn’t affected by her teasing in the slightest.

Unable to win the argument, Yun Zijin simply pushed him out of the room and slammed the door shut with a BANG!

Outside, Lu Yunque straightened up, rubbed his nose, and finally returned to his own room in resignation.

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As the Chinese New Year drew closer, more people who had grown up in the orphanage returned for a visit, and the day of Lu Yunque’s departure for Dijing loomed.

And with each passing day, Lu Yunque’s mood grew gloomier.

Yun Zijin noticed the change in his mood and offered a few words of comfort, but she couldn’t possibly let him stay in G City for the New Year.

A prominent family like the Lu Family had numerous and complicated rules, for one.

If Lu Yunque wasn’t present for the occasion, he would undoubtedly be badmouthed by that group of useless old geezers in the Lu Family. Who knew what kind of nasty rumors they would spread?

On the day he had to leave for Dijing, Lu Yunque was listless from morning till night.

"Don’t be like this. Winter break is short, anyway. I start school in two weeks!"

On the way to the airport, Yun Zijin tried to comfort him, hoping to lift his spirits a little.

Lu Yunque held Yun Zijin for the entire ride, burying his head in her arms and nuzzling against her like a puppy.

"You won’t let me spend the New Year in G City, so can you come back to Dijing a little earlier?"

The thought of not seeing her for over two weeks made him miserable.

If he didn’t know how much Yun Zijin valued the people at the orphanage and wanted to spend the New Year with them, he would have insisted she come back to Dijing with him.

"Alright~ If everything’s taken care of here, I’ll try my best to come back to Dijing early."

Seeing him like this, Yun Zijin finally caved and agreed to his request.

Having secured her promise to return early, the smile immediately returned to Lu Yunque’s face.

However, that smile visibly vanished the moment their car arrived at the airport.

"Don’t be sad. If you miss me, you can call me anytime."

"No! I want to video call!"

Between seeing her and just hearing her voice, Lu Yunque didn’t hesitate for a second.

"Fine! But text me before you call."

’What if he calls while I’m changing or washing up? It wouldn’t be convenient to take a video call then.’

Yun Zijin got out of the car with Lu Yunque. Since he was taking the private jet he’d arrived on, a dedicated airport crew was there to escort him for boarding.

Yun Zijin walked with him all the way to the aircraft door before she stopped.

Before boarding, he clung to her like a spoiled child, holding her for a long time before reluctantly loosening his grip just a fraction.

"I’m going now. Remember your promise. Come back to Dijing early."

His hand resting on her waist, he leaned down and whispered in her ear.

Yun Zijin felt a tickle in her ear and instinctively shied away.

Lu Yunque glanced down, saw the base of her ears turn red with shyness, and stole a quick kiss before spinning around and boarding the plane.

He didn’t dare look back, afraid that if he did, he wouldn’t be able to bring himself to leave.

Yun Zijin stood and watched him board. Only after the cabin door was fully shut did she turn to leave.

Outside the airport, Zheng Hao was already waiting with the car.

Seeing her emerge, Zheng Hao proactively opened the car door for her.

Once Yun Zijin was settled inside, Zheng Hao closed her door, walked around the front of the car, and got into the driver’s seat.

Zero One was in the passenger seat, a fact Zheng Hao had grown accustomed to.

To be honest, as a gold-medal driver from the rental company specializing in luxury cars, Zheng Hao had seen his fair share of wealthy people.

But these bodyguards around Yun Zijin were the most imposing he had ever seen among all the wealthy people he’d met.

If Zheng Hao had any real expertise, he would have been able to tell that all seven of them—Zero One’s team—had seen blood.

"Don’t go back to the orphanage yet. Go to Yida Square."

Yida Square was one of the few high-end shopping malls in G City, but even in G City’s Yida Square, you still couldn’t find a single luxury brand store.

But even so, people without a bit of money wouldn’t dare to go on a shopping spree here.

Yun Zijin was thinking that since it was the New Year, she should at least buy new clothes for all the children at the orphanage.

Previously on Wanbao Street, she had only bought toys and not clothes for the children.

"Understood, Miss Yun."

A qualified driver only needs to strictly follow the employer’s orders.

Zheng Hao was a G City local and knew the location of Yida Square like the back of his hand; he didn’t even need GPS.

Soon, amidst a crowd of BMWs, Mercedes, and Audis, a very conspicuous Rolls-Royce slowly came to a stop at the main entrance of Yida Square.

Without Zheng Hao or Zero One even needing to get out, a doorman in white gloves came over and opened the car door for Yun Zijin.

Yun Zijin stepped out of the car with a calm demeanor, already able to ignore the frequent glances from the surrounding crowd.

However, for the online bloggers who filmed Yun Zijin without her consent, Ling Qi and the others went to each one and had them delete the original recordings and all cloud backups.

Yun Zijin didn’t want people using her to generate buzz. Getting something for nothing was not a good habit.

Yun Zijin, carrying her Chuxue little house, headed straight for the children’s clothing section on the second floor.

Many people saw Yun Zijin go to the children’s clothing section. Some were scornful, some felt it was a pity, and some had an eager look in their eyes.

In G City, it wasn’t every day you ran into a young, beautiful, and wealthy woman.

Even if she was divorced with a kid, for the sake of not having to struggle for 20 years, some men were willing to become a stepfather for "love."