Lu Zhou carefully fastened the last button for Si Yin. “What do you want to eat today? I’ll take you out!” As his gaze swept across her phone, he saw three conspicuous, glaring words: Breast Milk Pump.
His heart sank instantly. He felt his beautiful life drifting away from him.
Si Yin had been researching it for days. “Don’t you think having one of these would be much more convenient?”
Lu Zhou said against his heart, “Fine, buy it then.” He then reached out and unfastened the button he had just done up. “Fasten it yourself.”
Being somewhat thick-skinned, Si Yin didn’t notice his strange mood. After buttoning herself back up, she said, “I want ice cream.”
“Have you forgotten how much pain you’re in during your period? You still want ice cream? I refuse!”
Si Yin’s period had just ended, and Lu Zhou had clearly promised she could have it once a month. She hadn’t had any yet this month. He was being truly unreasonable.
“Fine, if I can’t have it, I don’t even want it anymore.”
“I’ll take you to get something else delicious.”
Lu Zhou grabbed the snacks he had specially made for her and carried her to the car heading to the company. As soon as they got in, the privacy partition went up. The confined space quickly turned suggestive.
Lu Zhou pinned Si Yin in his arms, not missing the flicker of shock on her face. He squeezed the small hands she used to push against his chest and struck first with a false accusation:
“The pump isn’t even here yet, and you’re already starting to dislike me?”
Ever since Lu Zhou realized Si Yin fell for this act, he practiced in the mirror repeatedly. His right profile, tilted up 45 degrees, eyes slightly red, and tears threatening to fall—this was his most captivating look. Seeing his watery puppy-dog eyes, Si Yin couldn’t bring herself to reject him.
“Mmm…”
Si Yin was forced to tilt her head back, wrapping her arms around his neck as she stared at the car ceiling. The car swayed gently. Why is it so slow? We aren’t at the company yet. She hadn’t been able to resist the temptation, and now she was stuck like this.
By the time they reached the office, it was noon. To Si Yin’s surprise, many people were there. Being stared at by so many made her face turn beet-red with shyness. She quickly shook off Lu Zhou’s hand and dashed into the elevator.
Only then did she breathe a sigh of relief. As the doors closed, her eyes sparkled as she asked, “They didn’t notice, right?”
She wasn’t trying to hide their relationship intentionally; she was just embarrassed by the crowd. Lu Zhou coughed awkwardly. He had announced in the company group chat today that he was bringing the “Boss’s Lady” to work. Someone suggested a welcome ceremony, but since Si Yin didn’t like it, he figured he better not tell her.
Outside, the employees stared at each other until someone whispered, “The boss’s lady is so pretty!”
Someone managed to sneak a photo. In it, Si Yin was walking ahead, skipping like a little fox, while Lu Zhou followed behind with his hands in his pockets, his doting gaze never leaving her for a second.
Ultraman is My Only Light: “Divine photo!”
Work Hard or Inherit Debt: “Prettier than a celebrity! I declare myself the head of the Boss x Wifey CP fan club.”
After work, the employee who took the “divine photo” received a 20,000 yuan bonus. Lu Zhou set the photo as his wallpaper and left his phone where Si Yin could see it.
“Who took this?” Si Yin looked at it over and over with delight. Soon, they both had matching couple wallpapers. Seeing how much she liked it, Lu Zhou instructed Assistant Lin to arrange monthly photoshoots for them.
“I bought you ice cream.”
Si Yin looked up from her phone, eyes lighting up. “Really?”
“Yes. You can eat as much as you want from now on.”
Lu Zhou couldn’t bear to see her disappointed. He had just received news that the medication he proposed months ago for period pain was showing progress; it wouldn’t be long before the results were out.
“I like you the best!”
Does she like whoever is good to her? The thought flashed through his mind. Lu Zhou was slightly afraid someone might snatch her away. He had heard that “truth comes out after wine,” so he had Assistant Lin bring over a bottle of fruit wine.
Si Yin took a sip and nodded eagerly, her eyes bright. “This is delicious! You have to taste it!”
The moment Lu Zhou made contact with Si Yin, he lost some of his control. At first, it was gentle. But she wouldn’t open her mouth. Having spent so much time together, Lu Zhou knew her sensitive spots. He moved his hand to her waist and gave it a soft squeeze. “Mmm,” her lips parted slightly, and Lu Zhou explored inside immediately.
“Okay, I’ll taste it.” “Mmm…”
Si Yin’s face was flushed as if she were truly drunk. “You’re drunk. No more drinking!” “Bullcrap! You’re clearly the one bullying me!”
Si Yin didn’t expect him to actually stop her. She grabbed the glass and took a huge gulp. The alcohol hit her head instantly, making her features scrunch up from the sting. Now she was genuinely drunk. She started waving her arms, demanding more.
“Brother Lu, I want more~ Please!”
When drunk, she was much more talkative than usual. Lu Zhou carried her into the lounge, coaxing her the whole way, wanting her to call him that again.
“Say it one more time!” “Say what?”
Lu Zhou flashed a devious smile. He placed her on the bed and knelt before her, tempting her: “Open your mouth and copy me.”
The plan for “truth after wine” was long forgotten. Si Yin tilted her head back with her mouth open. Lu Zhou steadied her head, pointed to his own mouth, and mouthed words without making a sound, looking at her expectantly. Imagining her obedient look, he felt a surge of joy. If he wasn’t so impatient, he would have recorded this to watch on repeat.
Then, she hit him with a line that left him utterly stunned.
“Poopy… You’re a pile of poopy, hahahahaha!”
It took Lu Zhou a long time to regain his composure before getting back to business. “Who do you like the most?” “I like myself the most!” “Who do you like second best?” “I like you.” “Who am I?” “Lu Zhou.”
Lu Zhou felt a bit embarrassed by his own behavior. He buried his head in the bedding and giggled to himself for a while. “Yin Yin said she likes me most. No one else, just me!” He then regained his usual stoic appearance.
“Sleep, sleep. We’ll go home when you wake up.”
He climbed off the bed quietly and knelt by her side, watching her. If he didn’t leave now, he really wouldn’t be able to pull himself away. He tucked her in and walked out with his phone.
First, he returned the breast pump. He wouldn’t allow anyone to steal his “job.” With that in mind, he opened a drawer and took out a pill. This was the male contraceptive developed by his company—one dose lasted six months. He swallowed it, then sneaked back into the lounge for a peek. Hehe.
Only after doing all this did he contentedly open the file on his desk containing Lin Wan’s background and recent movements.
Ever since Lin Wan and Bai Lu moved into the same dorm, Lin Wan had become Bai Lu’s servant. Running errands, getting food, and enduring insults daily…
There were also “SL” (Si Yin x Lu Zhou) CP fans at school with several group chats. They didn’t just ship the couple; they updated Lin Wan’s status regularly, determined to ensure she didn’t have an easy time.
Lu Zhou was in the group with an alt account. He saved several Chibi-style couple drawings and, naturally, donated money. Since it was handled by Assistant Lin, the donations came from a corporate account, causing the CP fans to go even wilder.
Lu Zhou discovered even more “interesting” things—not just Chibi art, but fan fiction and comics too. So many positions? Lu Zhou felt forced to “study.” By the time he finished reading, it was already night.
Lin Wan was like a clown at school. She had to endure it; this was a hard-earned opportunity for education. She suddenly regretted provoking Si Yin. Before, she was just ignored; now, she was in debt and miserable. Her life was a constant cycle of classes, part-time jobs, and being ordered around by Bai Lu.
But Bai Lu wasn’t finished. She hadn’t had time for real revenge lately because she was busy trying to reconcile with her ex-boyfriend before graduation to secure a good future. However, her ex already had a new girlfriend.
Combining old and new grudges, Bai Lu came up with a sinister plan. She used her money to contact some thugs from outside the school.