Drunk on Marriage, Billionaire's Overindulgent Love-Chapter 802 - 313: [Heartbreaking Fairy Tale] He Fell from the Edge of the Cliff (Part 6)_3

Chapter 802: Chapter 313: [Heartbreaking Fairy Tale] He Fell from the Edge of the Cliff (Part 6)_3

The man leaning against the bar smiled and echoed, "That’s right, Lin. It’s been a long time since you’ve hung out with us. Ever since you got married, you’ve disappeared. No one prioritizes love over friendship like you do, leaving everyone behind."

Lin Chu was known as the beauty in the circle, and due to the principle of same-gender repulsion, except for Ji Wanxia as an exception, almost all her friends were male.

With Jiang Muzhou backing her, she could almost do anything at school.

In the years she felt heartbroken over Lu Huai’an, she often spent time with them.

Jiang Muzhou felt he made a mistake today; he called her out so late, and it turned out to be in vain. "There are no sketchy people inside, and with me here, no one would dare force you to drink."

Lin Chu wasn’t in the mood, so she gently pushed aside Jiang Muzhou’s arm that was hooked around her neck and said flatly, "Forget it, I’m a bit sleepy. You guys carry on."

She’s not alone now; she has to consider the Lu Family’s reputation in everything she does.

"You don’t need to see me off. I’ll take a cab home," Lin Chu said to Jiang Muzhou, then waved to a group of friends coming out of the room. "I’m leaving first; let’s have dinner another time when I’m free."

...

By rights, Jiang Muzhou wouldn’t let a girl like Lin Chu take a taxi at night, but he was already half an hour late for a brother’s birthday celebration and had just let Lin Meiren go, he was immediately dragged into the room with no chance to escape.

After leaving Jin Jue, Lin Chu headed to the street corner to hail a cab.

As she stepped off the second stair, she saw an object at her feet.

Lin Chu looked down and found a man’s wallet. The logo at the corner was from a low-key luxury brand, which generally people with average economic conditions couldn’t afford. The owner must be a very tasteful and wealthy person.

Just as she picked up the wallet, a deep, magnetic voice spoke up, "Excuse me, I dropped that."

It was Lu Mingchuan.

Lin Chu had planned to open it to find an ID card or something inside to identify the owner. However, someone with Lu Mingchuan’s status wouldn’t falsely claim a wallet.

She closed the wallet and handed it over with both hands.

With a smile, "Big brother, you’re too careless, losing something as important as a wallet. In a bustling place like this, if you came a minute later, you might have had to custom-make another one exactly like it."

The photo in his wallet, was it... Shen Weiyi?

Seeing that the person who picked up his wallet was Lin Chu, Lu Mingchuan seemed a little surprised.

With Lu Huai’an not at home, it’s hard not to overthink why the newlywed wife would come to a place like Ming Jue...

"So it’s Xiao Chu," he accepted the wallet, smiling slightly, "Thank you for keeping it safe before a thief got it."

Lin Chu indifferently shrugged, "You’re welcome."

"Are you heading home? If you’re alone, I can give you a lift."

Some people appear gentle, but deep down, it’s hard to tell if they’re a person or a demon, especially someone like Lu Mingchuan, who’s deeply scheming.

This was their second meeting, and Lin Chu was still wary from the strange look he had given her at the Lu Family yesterday, "Uh...no need, I’ll just take a taxi."

After cleaning the wallet, Lu Mingchuan placed it inside his suit pocket, then looked up at the girl standing on the steps, his smile holding no aggression, "A beautiful girl taking a taxi at night isn’t the wisest choice. Hasn’t Huai’an warned you?"

Lin Chu’s delicate features revealed a polite and graceful smile, "I’m quite capable, no one dares have any unwanted thoughts towards me."

Although she smiled, there was a sense of aloofness that kept people at a distance.

Seeing her demeanor, Lu Mingchuan seemed somewhat amused and softly laughed out loud.

In his suit, he was comparable to models under the spotlight from any angle.

Striding forward on the staircase, "We’re family, you don’t need to be so guarded."

The man’s sudden closeness made Lin Chu frown. She didn’t show any obvious displeasure, but the smile on her face faded, "I think big brother misunderstood. I’m like this with unfamiliar people."

Without making it obvious, she increased the distance between them, politely saying, "I’m in a rush to get home. If you have nothing else, I should leave now. Goodbye."

Lu Mingchuan didn’t seem to mind her coldness, stepping aside generously, "Be careful on the road, stay safe."

...

It wasn’t until she got into the taxi that Lin Chu escaped from those two meaningful gazes behind her.

Just like last night, making her equally uncomfortable.

Ever since nearly being assaulted by a pervert in her third year of high school, learning from the experience, Lin Chu no longer dared to fall asleep in a taxi.

Lu Huai’an should be on the plane by now, she suddenly regretted sleeping too soundly this afternoon, not even knowing when he left.

It’s only been a few hours, and she already started missing him.

Every day he’s not around feels exceedingly long.

————

The hottest news in An City’s entertainment recently must be the engagement of Ji Family’s CEO Ji Huan and Fang Family’s heiress Fang Yi.

The date was set for January 1st.

A week ago, Lin Chu returned to the Lin Family’s old residence. She dragged Ji Wanxia along, and except for bathing and going to the restroom, she stayed by Ji Wanxia’s side constantly, seemingly afraid she might do something silly.

Even on the day of the wedding, she remained like that.

Ji Wanxia sighed, "Xiao Chu, I’m not that fragile and weak, you don’t need to worry so much about me."

The unchangeable fact, she could only accept.

Grandpa’s decision might actually be good for everyone, allowing her to realize sooner that she can only be his sister in this lifetime and quickly dispel any improper thoughts.

Lin Chu awkwardly coughed twice, using the snack-fetching action to cover up her poor lie, "Who’s worried about you? Stop being so narcissistic."

Silent eyes are more heartbreaking than hysterical pain.

Having grown up together, they knew each other’s girlhood secrets well.

Just as Lin Chu didn’t know when she developed feelings for Lu Huai’an, Ji Wanxia also couldn’t remember when she started having such impure thoughts.

Even if she knew it was impossible, she still fell into it.

The storm came fiercely, yet she dared not let anyone know, only her closest grandpa saw through it.

Each time she turned away, Grandpa’s pained, helpless sigh made her feel like a sinner.

Let it all end today.

Ji Wanxia leaned close to the still arrogant Lin Chu, smiling, "Will you accompany me to pick out a dress? Grandpa called this morning, can’t play sick to skip tonight’s banquet."

Lin Chu understood, this wasn’t cruelty from Grandpa Ji; in the prestigious family, every word and act tolerated no frivolity.

"I’ve already got it ready for you," Lin Chu tossed aside what was in her hand and pulled Ji Wanxia upstairs, "Even if you’re not the protagonist, you’ll surely be the most beautiful princess tonight."

The phone vibrated.

It was a call from Lu Huai’an.

After handing the dress that was hanging on the rack to Wanxia, Lin Chu answered hastily, sycophantically and considerately asking, "Honey, are you off work? Are you tired?"

In the morning in An City, the city where he was should be night.

On the other end of the call, Lu Huai’an closed the car door, coldly snorted, "Mom says you’re staying at school for final exams, but your advisor says you haven’t attended class for a week. Lin Chu, you really are something."

The leisurely voice held a hint of danger.

Lin Chu shivered with fright, her phone almost dropped.

Oh no! Could Lu Huai’an have already returned after completing work in the United States?

Sitting on the sofa with a sense of safety, she cautiously asked, "Uh...may I have a chance to explain?"