"I thought your main focus is on work for now. Naturally, the food should suit the taste of the majority, so there won't be anything too spicy."
"So I took the liberty to buy these for you. There's also a whole box at your door. You can just carry it in later."
Xu Qingqing didn't know what to say at the moment.
Naturally, she was happy inside. It was nice that someone could notice the little details about her.
"Don't just stand here and talk. Come to my room. Anyway, you saved my life. I'm not worried about ruining my reputation or anything."
Saying so, Xu Qingqing led the way into the room first. A smile appeared on Lu Chuanbai's face and he quickly followed behind. But after entering Xu Qingqing's room, he still left the door open to prevent people from gossiping behind their backs.
Although they already had two children together, to outsiders, they were just two single people.
Xu Qingqing had already taken the self - heating hot pots from Lu Chuanbai and started to get busy.
"I was just feeling hungry. You brought me some snacks. I can't very well reject your kindness."
"Do you want to have some too?" Xu Qingqing asked.
"No, thanks." Lu Chuanbai declined politely.
"I don't have to work as late as you every day. I have more freedom when it comes to meals and there are also more dishes to choose from."
"Let me help you."
As he said this, Lu Chuanbai got up and helped Xu Qingqing get water from the water dispenser.
When they were passing things to each other, their hands accidentally touched. Xu Qingqing got flustered and quickly pulled her hand away.
"We rarely get to be in such a harmonious and quiet situation like this, Qingqing. Can I ask you why you always keep me at arm's length?
But you're so close to Lu Fenglin. You're not stupid. You clearly know Lu Fenglin has a dangerous personality.
You're willing to take the risk to get close to him. Actually, after I left your place that day, I thought about it carefully. It seemed like you deliberately made me angry and let me leave.
So I regretted it as soon as I left. I was afraid that after I left, Lu Fenglin might say something to you, making you misunderstand me, or even making you think Lu Fenglin is a trustworthy person.
I can't just push you into his arms when I know he's dangerous. One should fight for their own happiness, so I came back.
Qingqing, my feelings for you have nothing to do with our two children."
Since Xu Qingqing had her back to Lu Chuanbai, he didn't see her expression when he made this affectionate confession.
But her slightly trembling hands while she was setting up the self - heating hot pots gave away her uneasiness.
She never thought that just coming here with Professor Zhou to help restore some cultural relics, she would unexpectedly meet Lu Chuanbai and even hear his confession.
Xu Qingqing could only feel her heart pounding so hard that she could hardly hear other sounds around her. She didn't even notice when Lu Chuanbai walked up beside her. When she turned around in a flurry, she met Lu Chuanbai's affectionate eyes.
"Qingqing, it seems you haven't replied to me yet. What do you think in your heart?"
Lu Chuanbai looked at Xu Qingqing seriously.
At this moment, his eyes were full of affection and a bit of expectation.
It was hard for Xu Qingqing to say no under such a gaze.
She averted her eyes. "I just want to focus on my work now. Since I've promised Professor Zhou to help restore the cultural relics, how can I use work as an excuse to fall in love?"
"You're a really good person. Don't think too much. But whether we're suitable or not, I can't give you a definite answer now. Let's leave it to fate."
Hearing Xu Qingqing's words, Lu Chuanbai gave a bitter smile.
"I never believe in fate. I believe one should seize opportunities by themselves.
So, Qingqing, can you give me a chance? How about letting me be your boyfriend for a month?"
Lu Chuanbai gradually lowered his request.
His pleading in such a soft tone almost made Xu Qingqing impulsively agree. But then she thought of Lu Fenglin's threat. If she agreed to Lu Chuanbai now, Lu Fenglin might go crazy and take revenge on him.
She was a dangerous person now. It would be okay if neither Lu Chuanbai nor Lu Fenglin got her. But if Lu Chuanbai was with her, it would definitely drive Lu Fenglin crazy.
She shook her head. "Mr. Lu, what I just said is all true. I have no intention of finding a boyfriend for now. Whether it's you or Mr. Lu Fenglin, you're just my friends.
And what I don't want to see the most is that you two brothers fight because of me. I hope you can always get along well. Even if you can't, there's no need to end up hurting each other."
Xu Qingqing didn't make her words very clear, but Lu Chuanbai was so smart that he immediately sensed something intriguing.
"Do you mean that if you're with me, Lu Fenglin will take some actions to fight me to the death and end up hurting both of us?
Qingqing, can you just tell me the truth? What on earth did Lu Fenglin say to you? What does he have in his hands to threaten you?"
Xu Qingqing didn't expect Lu Chuanbai to be so smart. With just two sentences, he had guessed most of it.
But even so, Xu Qingqing would never tell Lu Chuanbai those things directly.
She wasn't the type of person who trusted others easily. So after Lu Fenglin showed her those pieces of evidence, she immediately asked her friend abroad to check them. To her surprise, they were all real.
"Lu Chuanbai, stop trying to get information from me. If you keep asking like this, I'll ask you to leave. Considering that you came here specially to bring me food today, can we just enjoy this dinner quietly?"
Xu Qingqing turned around, with a bit of pleading in her eyes. Such a look made it impossible for Lu Chuanbai to say no.
"Okay. Since you can't make a decision now, I won't force you, Qingqing. I believe that one day you'll see clearly which one of us is the right man to stand by your side."
After saying this, Lu Chuanbai really didn't mention this matter again. He accompanied Xu Qingqing to prepare the self - heating hot pots, watched TV with her, and talked about topics she liked.
Although they didn't have the title of boyfriend and girlfriend, they got along just like a passionate couple.
This quiet and peaceful atmosphere made Xu Qingqing very satisfied. She never thought she would have such a peaceful day with Lu Chuanbai.