Chapter 9

Chen Luchuan remained silent for a while, and finally, he softly advised, "It is not worth it."

She quickly tore open the packaging and extracted the data cable from inside, handing it to Chen Luchuan

Chen Luchuan indeed pondered over Ding Luxi's words. He felt that his younger self, ten years ago, must have been as she described; however, now, as he approached the age of thirty, he could no longer rely solely on passion, impulse, or instinct when considering matters. Every situation required careful deliberation, and naturally, he would weigh the question of "whether it is worth it".

Not long after the tail end of the year celebration, the company began its holiday for the Spring Festival. After that evening, Chen Luchuan felt that Lin Yue's attitude towards him had softened somewhat; at least, every time they met, it was no longer as if they were facing a formidable enemy. Their daily interactions were mostly filled with smiles, although their private contact was not very frequent.

Chen Luchuan expressed his gratitude, and upon raising his eyes, he noticed a photograph hanging on the wall opposite him. He stood up and walked closer, asking, "What kind of flower is this?"

Feng Rong sighed, "What a pity, such a lovely young lady."

The two individuals arrived at the balcony, where Chen Luchuan closed the balcony door and turned to look at Feng Rong with a serious expression

Is Aunt Feng still not asleep

Lin Yue lowered his head and caught sight of the award he received at the annual meeting, and quickly changed his words, "Yes."

Chen Luchuan listened to a couple of sentences, remained silent in his heart, and turned to leave

Feng Rong recalled that the last time she heard Chen Luchuan mention Ding Luxi, he had expressed some disapproval of her. However, upon seeing her now, he was considerate and polite, immediately changing his impression. He pulled her to sit on the sofa and warmly began to chat, saying, "It has been quite a while since we last met. How is work going? Are you adapting to life in Jiangcheng?"

Lin Yue nodded and said, "Then please pay attention to your safety"

Chen Luchuan : `` ... ... ''

After entering the room, Lin Yue first instructed Chen Luchuan to charge his mobile phone

Oh, really? Is it true?

It is somewhat tiring, as the program has to be broadcast every day

Ding Luxi smiled

It is not far, approximately twenty minutes by taxi.

If you want to go, I will take you

I rushed out and did not put on any extra clothing

He walked over, just about to knock on the door to inquire, when Ding Luxi suddenly erupted in a suppressed cry, and then began to accuse while crying.

Just two days ago, it had snowed, and stepping outside felt like my nose could freeze off. However, Ding Luxi was only wearing a thick wool coat. Upon entering the house, she first changed her shoes, greeted Feng Rong and Chen Zushi with a smile, and then presented the gifts she had prepared early in the morning, which was quite courteous.

Why is it not possible? Do you not like her?

Good night

Seeing Feng Rong being so attentive, Chen Luchuan did not want to dampen her enthusiasm, so he refrained from revealing Ding Luxi's secret, saying, "It's all dumplings, how could one not get used to them"

Lin Yue returned to the kitchen to wait for the water to boil. She swept through the empty cabinet and unexpectedly found a box of tea left by the renovation team at that time. However, it was not very good, just ordinary Maojian. She also dug out a glass cup, washed it with clean water, and poured a cup of tea for Chen Luchuan

Chen Luchuan was at a loss whether to laugh or cry

Chen Luchuan took down his phone and said, "I truly apologize for disturbing you today"

The electric kettle was purchased for the convenience of the renovation team. Lin Yue filled it up to more than half, plugged in the connector, and came out of the kitchen

She changed her shoes and went to the bathroom to wash her hands

Lin Yue placed the cup on the coffee table, "It's a bit hot, be careful."

Lin Yue walked over, extending a finger to point at the title and signature beneath the photograph, "Apricot Blossoms"

The cup on the coffee table was still emitting swirling steam. Lin Yue glanced at it, withdrew his gaze, and smiled, "Hmm, it's getting a bit late."

Chen Luchuan smiled and said, "I am a man"

When real people surpass the popularity of others, some individuals are inherently more intelligent, and there is no denying it

Chen Luchuan nodded with a smile, "Yes, whose is it?"

Luchuan, why don't you take Luxi out for a stroll this afternoon

Mom, I know you like Ding Luxi, but there is no possibility between her and me, so please don't worry about it.

The Chen family has a wide circle of friends, and during the year-end, there are especially many visits and farewells. Feng Rong is as busy as a spinning top, constantly on the move, but having just recovered from an illness, she has not been allowed to take on any heavy or laborious tasks at home, making her efforts seem futile.

Is work tiring

Which program is it

Is the salary high

That is far too little, can one make a living with that

Lin Yue couldn't help but smile at the corner of his mouth, "Really?"

Lin Yue knows another person like Chen Luchuan. She is a girl who has been in a relationship since middle school and has never stopped. In high school, she would play around after listening to only five minutes of class each time. Despite this, she still managed to get accepted into Beihang University

Chen Luchuan took a step forward and said, "Then you should rest early, good night"

Ding Luxi was taken aback, "You..."

Upon hearing this, Feng Rong could not help but feel pleased, "Isn't it beautiful? I want to buy it. Your father even said this color is too gaudy. Gaudy? Isn't the New Year all about being vibrant and lively?"

How can that be acceptable? The workload is heavy and the salary is low. Why don't you consider changing jobs? I can ask Uncle Chen to help you find one

Chen Luchuan did not respond

During this meeting, Ding Luxi appeared even more silent than last time, and her complexion was not as good as it had been previously

Of course it is true, she is too shy to tell you, and you should not go and ask her, so as to avoid putting her in an awkward position

Lin Yue's house is just over 50 square meters, but it has been designed with a small duplex layout, relocating the bedroom to the upper level, which makes the space not feel cramped. The furniture is not yet fully equipped, but it is barely livable.

Before going to bed at night, Feng Rong murmured this matter to Chen Luchuan once again, "Does your company have suitable positions? The human resources position would be best"

Chen Luchuan saw Feng Rong happily rolling out dumpling wrappers and said with a smile, "Then I will accompany you to make dumplings every year from now on"

Chen Luchuan raised his eyes to look at Ding Luxi

Chen Luchuan nodded

It feels as if a bit of sweetness has been stolen from elsewhere, and one is reluctant to squander it all at once. However careful one may be, there will always come a time when it is exhausted. Yet, after this bit of sweetness is depleted, can she return from the emotional whirlpool to the abyss of reason?

She couldn't help but feel that today was indeed somewhat uncanny, everything was just too coincidental

Ding Luxi smiled and said, "It's quite interesting"

Lin Yue usually wanted to reply with the words "You're being too polite," but after typing and deleting several times, he ultimately decided to delete it. "It's nothing. It's quite late, so you should rest early."

An hour later, the two returned with a chill in the air. Feng Rong hurriedly went up to welcome them, helping Chen Luchuan take off his coat, and asked with a smile: "How was it? Interesting?"

Our company can be considered a foreign enterprise, and I do not have any connections to rely on. Moreover, I have only just joined a few days ago

Lin Yue returned to the living room, just as Chen Luchuan had finished a phone call

He was still puzzled about Lin Yue's motivation for inviting him up that day, and he recalled Feng Rong's evaluation of Lin Yue: she appears delicate and quiet, but one cannot know what schemes she is concocting in her heart. He found this amusing and couldn't help but feel that Feng Rong's words held some truth.

Chen Luchuan has always struggled with Chinese language, and he is too lazy to memorize things by rote. He often scores only 2 to 3 points out of 6 in poetry recitation. The Chinese teacher frequently points out students who do not achieve full marks, stating that losing points in poetry recitation is the least acceptable, and that those who lose points have an improper attitude towards learning. Chen Luchuan listened at the time, but afterwards continued to do things his own way

Ding Luxi shook her head, "I want to work for a year or two first"

After finishing the meal, Chen Luchuan helped Feng Rong clean up the kitchen and led Ding Luxi out the door

On the day of the holiday, Chen Luchuan tidied up his belongings at home, planning to return home. He received a call from Feng Rong, who said that Ding Luxi would not be returning to Beijing for the New Year. Chen Zushi asked him to bring Ding Luxi to their home to celebrate the New Year.

Chen Luchuan stood at the door, "Do you want to change your shoes?"

Lin Yue lowered his eyes and said, "Good night"

Chen Luchuan smiled and said, "Do you think this is like buying vegetables?"

Chen Luchuan glanced at his watch and said, "I should be leaving now"

Ding Luxi paused for a moment in silence, wiped her eyes, and stood up. "Forget it, I won't go. It would only attract disdain. Why don't you accompany me for a stroll in the park instead"

Well, I am reminded of a line of poetry

Ding Luxi: "Alright"

A moment later, Chen Luchuan replied, "Okay. You should go to bed early too, good night"

Just as they arrived downstairs, Ding Luxi took the initiative to say, "You don't need to accompany me; I want to find someone."

Ding Luxi said: "I have just been confirmed in my position; previously, I was assisting the senior editors of the column."

Chen Luchuan remained silent

After a moment, Feng Rong said, "This one won't do either, so hurry up and find another one that works."

Chen Luchuan glanced at her and said, "Are you really planning to go?"

The indoor heating was turned up too high. Chen Luchuan had dozed off for a while, but woke up thirsty. He got out of bed to drink some water and faintly heard the sound of a heated argument coming from the guest room, seemingly indicating that Ding Luxi was on the phone with someone.

This photo is quite beautiful

Feng Rong glared at him, "When did you become so lacking in compassion? Look at the little girl, she is so thin and weak, and her complexion is poor; she must have suffered a lot. Your father and your Uncle Ding have been friends for many years, and not only do you refuse to help, but you also make sarcastic remarks."

Feng Rong looked up and saw Chen Zushi and his son standing by the window, seemingly whispering something. "Luchuan, hurry over and keep Lu Xi company, what are you standing there for"

Ding Luxi gazed at Chen Luchuan's expression, "... Did you hear me when I called last night?"

Lin Yue turned over and couldn't help but let out a long sigh; this time, it was truly good night

Lin Yue felt somewhat awkward, and even at this moment, she thought that the version of herself who had uttered that sentence earlier must have been possessed, "That... the television is still not working."

Song Qi's

Feng Rong chattered for a while, and finally advised Chen Luchuan to pay more attention and care in his daily life, before returning to her room to rest

Lin Yue boiled water and took a bath. When he came out, he noticed the teacup on the coffee table, cleaned it up, and went to the bedroom to rest. He had not been lying down for long when he received a message from Chen Luchuan: "I have arrived. Sorry for the disturbance today"

Please sit for a moment, I will go boil some water

Lin Yue felt a warmth on his face, knowing that his tone had been too sharp

Isn't there a park nearby? Let's go for a stroll there. I see that the snow hasn't melted yet, and the scenery is quite nice.

Ding Luxi smiled faintly and said, "It's all right, thank you Aunt Feng for your concern"

Chen Luchuan immediately felt overwhelmed and hurriedly opened the door to escape back to the living room

Chen Luchuan : `` ... ... ''

Chen Luchuan said with a smile: "My father asked me to take a look at the several pots of anthuriums you bought back."

Your hands are as cold as ice shards, make sure to dress warmly when you go out

Chen Luchuan sat down beside Feng Rong, and Feng Rong then asked Ding Luxi, "Where are you working now?"

Ding Luxi immediately crouched down in front of the steps at the door like a deflated balloon, and when she spoke again, her voice was tinged with tears, "... I am not willing to accept this."

Do not say, making dumplings does have a bit of the flavor of the New Year

Feng Rong smiled and said, "No wonder I haven't seen your name; I rarely watch the morning news"

This matter cannot simply be defined by whether it is worth it or not. Have you never liked someone? When you like someone, what does it matter if it is worth it or not

She is playing Mahjong with others

Chen Luchuan remained unmoved, "During the New Year, all the shops are closed, there is nothing to browse."

A bachelor's degree graduate with a starting salary of 4,000 is considered not low in Jiangcheng

It's fine, I will just sit for a while and then leave, you don't need to trouble yourself.

Hmm... Chen Luchuan hesitated, "Do you have an Apple data cable?"

At the banquet, Feng Rong was naturally very attentive. She noticed that Ding Luxi ate delicately, which made her even fonder of the child, feeling that she was quite well-mannered. Upon further observation, with her bright eyes and white teeth, she was also quite beautiful. Together with Chen Luchuan, they truly resembled a golden boy and a jade girl, and Feng Rong's heart began to entertain the thought of bringing the two together.

The next day is New Year's Eve. In order to accommodate the customs of Ding Luxi's hometown, Feng Rong specially got up early to wake Chen Luchuan to make dumplings.

Seeing her son so unresponsive, Feng Rong had no choice but to turn her attention to Ding Luxi, "Luxi, would you like to go out for a stroll after you finish eating?"

"It's nothing." Lin Yue accompanied him to the door, "Where do you live? Is it far to go back?"

Chen Luchuan stood for a moment, pulled Feng Rong's hand, and said softly, "Mom, come here, I want to say a couple of words to you"

After Chen Luchuan had dinner with Ding Luxi that time, they did not contact each other again. Now that Chen Zushi has entrusted him, he called Ding Luxi and arranged a time to pick her up.

Morning news

She paused briefly before closing the door

Four thousand per month

Feng Rong was genuinely worried for her, "A young girl, all alone in the world, how difficult it must be for her to find a job..."

Lin Yue responded, "Is the spring feeling lively on the branches of the red apricot?"

Which channel does the host present for

On the day of family reunion, why add to one's own troubles

Jiangcheng Television Station

Feng Rong also said, "Lu Xi has a northern palate, but I don't know if she can get used to it"

Feng Rong was startled by his gaze, her heart skipping a beat, "What is with this expression"

This is a reason, "Chen Luchuan paused, "She has a boyfriend."

Lin Yue glanced at him and asked, "Is it charged?"

"No need, no need," Lin Yue hurriedly said, "The place is very dirty; we haven't cleaned it properly since the renovation. Just come in directly."

No, I am an editor for the program