Female lead’s Delusion of Starting Over

Chapter 22 - How Do You Want Me to Feed You?

Chapter 22: How Do You Want Me to Feed You?

The next day.

Chen Xiaoyi groggily opened her eyes, sat up from bed, and felt exceptionally refreshed, a sensation she hadn’t experienced for years. She lazily stretched her jade-like arms.

Looking around at the environment completely different from her rented room, her somewhat sickly pale face couldn’t help but blush slightly with shyness.

Up until now, she still felt everything was so unreal.

Yesterday, as she walked on the street, she encountered a few scammers. Then she was saved, and the person who saved her was Hangzhou’s notoriously wasteful Lu Li Gongzi.

Afterward, she took him to a milk tea shop, he ordered a milk tea with double sugar – really not afraid of it being too sweet. Then, he actually discerned her health condition. After learning about her situation, he offered to cover her debts and arranged a job for her.

She somehow ended up staying at this Mr. Lu Li’s house, still unclear why her vigilance suddenly dropped so low.

Maybe it was because Lu Li had helped her, the only man who had helped her in recent years. Looking at the clothes on her, Chen Xiaoyi’s eyes flickered with tenderness.

Losing her parents, being hounded by relatives for money, all the losses made Chen Xiaoyi feel very insecure. Every day, what she thought about was her livelihood, calculating how much she needed to keep for living expenses this month, the rest had to be used for repaying debts. Yet Lu Li’s gentleness seemed like a pair of caring hands embracing her.

Telling Chen Xiaoyi, “It’s okay, I’m here.”

Despite being in a strange place, she felt unusually at ease last night.

This sensation made Chen Xiaoyi somewhat perplexed for a moment.

Going to the kitchen, she found Lu Li, who was already sitting there, pouting at Chen Xiaoyi as she came down, “Let’s eat. It’s your first day at work, if you wake up late, then you might as well not go to work at all.”

Just one sentence immediately dispelled the touch of emotion rising in Chen Xiaoyi’s heart, freezing her smile, “This guy, can’t he let me be touched for a moment?”

She thought with a little complaint in her heart.

But Lu Li’s words also eased Chen Xiaoyi’s bewildered mood considerably.

Sitting opposite Lu Li, but she didn’t start eating.

“What, do you want me to feed you? I must tell you, I’m the boss, and you’re just a small employee.”

Chen Xiaoyi’s cheeks reddened, glaring at Lu Li, “I don’t want that!!!”

Picking up the millet porridge in front of her, she began to eat in small bites.

***

Zhang Family Estate, after the former head of the household and his wife were gone, Zhang Ziqin became the most significant figure in the home.

After washing up and sitting at the head of the large table, where only she sat, Zhang Ziqin had grown accustomed to the solitude. The story of the prince and the princess her assistant told her yesterday left her restless.

She had already recognized her mistakes from her previous life, not expecting her errors to be so egregious.

Not expecting that in this life, Lu Li would abandon her at this time.

The remorse, like a tidal wave, almost overwhelmed her yesterday when Lu Li terminated all collaboration projects with Zhang Corporation.

Does this mean Lu Li no longer wants any association with her?

The princess has now fallen for the prince, but the prince no longer loves the princess.

“The prince waited for the princess for ninety-nine days but didn’t go on the last day. Lu Li pursued me for a full eight years and now wants to sever ties with me,” Zhang Ziqin thought somberly, hating her past self who was solely focused on her career.

Eight years was enough to truly understand a person, yet it was only me who foolishly thought Lu Li would always like me, wishfully thinking he would always be waiting for me.

After all that, what right did I have?

The phone rang, pulling Zhang Ziqin from her heart-wrenching pain. She answered the call.

“Hello, it’s Bing Qing, right? You’re coming back? That’s great, when will you arrive? I’ll pick you up.”

“The day after tomorrow? Okay, I have something I want to ask you.”

A glimmer of joy flashed in Zhang Ziqin’s eyes. Perhaps this best friend could offer some help. Regardless, she would not give up on Lu Li.

The prince gave the princess ninety-nine days; she would also give the prince one hundred days.

No matter if Lu Li despises or hates her, she would not give up, even if it meant sacrificing her life.

These were all debts she owed Lu Li.

***

In the following two days, Lu Li spent his time treating Chen Xiaoyi and working.

Unrestrained, his business acumen was fully displayed, securing several deals that profited Lu Corporation greatly.

Chen Xiaoyi also showed her talent. Even though still green, not yet fully matured, she still shone brilliantly.

Lu Li took her on business negotiations where sometimes he didn’t even need to speak; Chen Xiaoyi could complete the task well on her own.

Just two days in, Chen Xiaoyi’s reputation was established. While acknowledging her ability, there were also many sour comments.

For instance, the fact that Chen Xiaoyi and Lu Li, the general manager, shared a car ride home every day became widespread gossip in the company.

Many changed their views on Chen Xiaoyi.

Lu Li didn’t specifically stop this, even enjoyed seeing these developments. This was the effect he wanted.

“Ah, it’s so annoying. Do you know everyone in the company is now saying I’m your lover, those big mouths.” Sitting in the passenger seat, Chen Xiaoyi waved her small fists, complaining to Lu Li.

While secretly observing Lu Li, feeling somewhat bashful.

“Just because you can’t take a few words? I’ve been called a wastrel for years; did you see me complain?” Lu Li’s peak moment in his last life was being ridiculed by thousands!

“You wicked guy, it’s not that I can’t take it, can’t you just comfort me?” Chen Xiaoyi thought resentfully.

Although being the subject of gossip in the company didn’t really bother her, Chen Xiaoyi found it somewhat strange, her eyes showing a different light when looking at Lu Li.