First Day Gift Pack

Mother Lu: "Qingqiu, try this. I know you like Cantonese cuisine, so your uncle specially brought in a Cantonese chef to cook at home today."

"Thank you, Auntie."

Lu Guanghong: "Qingqiu, have some of this crab congee. It's good for your complexion and your health! I ordered these crabs today—they were caught in the first net this morning and flown straight to Xue City while they were still lively and kicking."

"Thank you, Uncle. You're being too kind."

Mother Lu: "Qingqiu, try this. Does it taste like food from your hometown?"

"Mm, it really tastes great."

Lu Guanghong: "And this too. Eat it with Foie Gras Sauce—it nourishes your energy and blood and strengthens your immunity."

Leng Qingqiu received the highest level of hospitality.

Of course, as the Eldest Daughter Leng and chairman of Qianfeng Group, Leng Qingqiu received the most prestigious reception and treatment wherever she went.

But today was completely different.

Her status was different.

She had agreed to the engagement in a fit of pique, and the old couple clearly treated her as their future daughter-in-law.

Their attentiveness and care were not the polite courtesy reserved for an important figure or a corporate president, but the tenderness and concern one showed family.

It was Leng Qingqiu's first time experiencing such treatment.

She had to admit that Leng Qingqiu was captivated by it.

Her family was a rational one. It lacked the warmth and liveliness of the Lu Family, their freedom, their openness, their casual ease.

Their family dinners were like routine formalities. Everyone was modest and polite, paying close attention to table manners.

They would never be like the Lu Family, where the moment she sat down, everyone moved all the best dishes around the table until they were piled in front of her.

Leng Qingqiu envied Lu Chengwen.

The noisiness of his family did not feel crude or rude at all. On the contrary, it carried an intense sense of family warmth and comfort.

Even watching Lu Chengwen bicker and tussle with his father before getting beaten made Leng Qingqiu feel that it was so happy and complete.

Lu Chengwen stood to one side. "Dad, Mom, I'm hungry too."

Lu Guanghong turned around and immediately changed expressions, glaring at him. "Get lost!"

Leng Qingqiu burst out laughing.

Mother Lu hurriedly said, "Qingqiu, don't mind him. This time, he was the one in the wrong. Your uncle beat him too, so forgive him, okay? Actually, Chengwen has always been an excellent student with good character, and he's very compassionate. You practically grew up together, so you know that."

"Sigh, it was just during his college years. His father fell ill for a while and had to struggle to keep the family business afloat. We didn't have time to discipline him properly, so we only gave him money. Then he picked up all sorts of bad habits from other people. But at heart, my Chengwen is a good boy..."

Lu Guanghong said, "He's a goddamn bastard! Qingqiu, don't take it to heart. If he bullies you again in the future, call me directly. I'll stand up for you anytime, anywhere."

Leng Qingqiu quickly said, "It was actually not that bad. Over the past three years, my attitude wasn't good either. There were several times when I spoke harshly and even offended Uncle and Auntie. I apologize to both of you elders."

"Oh my, let bygones be bygones. How could we adults seriously hold it against children?"

"That brat has no shame at all. Sometimes, seeing him act so shamelessly makes us angry too. Eat, eat..."

Lu Chengwen watched them all getting along so harmoniously while he himself was starving, nearly to tears.

As he walked out, he saw his younger brother Lu Chengwu entering through the door. Their eyes met.

Lu Chengwen pointed at him. "You, stop right there!"

Lu Chengwen looked panicked and turned to run.

"You little bastard, stop right there!"

Just as Lu Chengwen was about to rush out and chase his troublemaking younger brother, he suddenly heard the system's notification.

Ding-dong!

"Please receive the First Day Gift Pack!"

Lu Chengwen stood where he was, his heart pounding with excitement.

It was here!

The First Day Gift Pack! Heh! With this, he would no longer have to fear being hunted down by Sister Qing Xia.

System: "Congratulations, Host, on successfully enduring the first-day trial. You have now survived in this world for twenty-four hours. Please accept the First Day Gift Pack!"

Lu Chengwen hurried into the bathroom and locked the door.

Above his line of sight, a huge screen like one from an electronic game appeared. Its many slots were filled with gift-pack icons marked by all kinds of symbols.

Lu Chengwen could barely contain his excitement.

He opened the first one.

"Jade Maiden's Soul-Stirring Pill. It can rapidly put the female lead in the mood. You know what I mean."

Lu Chengwen froze. "Isn't this asking me to die? I can't wait to keep them twenty feet away from me—what use is this thing? Trash."

He opened the second one.

"X-ray Vision times three. You may select three female leads and indulge in X-ray fantasies about them. Guaranteed to give you a nosebleed."

Lu Chengwen lowered his head. "Wasn't this supposed to be a gift pack? What the hell is all this garbage? Nothing but sleazy junk! Is there anything good? Something that could make me... you know, strong enough to withstand Long Aotian coming to pick a fight?"

He opened the third one.

"Maternity Protection Pill. If a female lead becomes pregnant with your child..."

"Then I'll be completely dead!" Lu Chengwen roared furiously. "Why are they all things that will get me killed? Is there nothing proper? No Heaven and Earth Great Shift, Immovable Wisdom King Skill, or anything like that?"

He opened the fourth one.

"Male Lead Vanish Card, valid for one day. This card can prohibit the main male lead, Long Aotian, from appearing. The prerequisite is that you cannot do bad things or make a move on any female lead. Would you like to use it immediately?"

"Hahahaha!" Tears welled at the corners of Lu Chengwen's eyes. "Just one damn day, right? Fine, fine. At least it's something proper. Use it, use it. Today, I'm going to celebrate Children's Day."

He opened the fifth one.

"Bedroom Fun Set! Passion always comes in the latter half of the night: whips, Binding Rope, blindfolds, sexy lingerie, handcuffs..."

Lu Chengwen slapped a hand over it. "You can tell I'm an adult now! What the hell does this have to do with completing my mission? If I liked this stuff, couldn't I just buy it myself? Showing off, are you? Showing off?"

He opened the sixth one.

"Flash Card. You can instantly flash to any location within a five-meter radius and pass through obstacles."

Lu Chengwen quickly took it, finally revealing a relieved smile. "Now this is something proper. With this, I'll have one more chance to escape with my life."

At that moment, his mother knocked on the bathroom door. "Chengwen, Qingqiu is leaving. Go see her off."

Lu Chengwen did not open the door and shouted toward it, "Got it! Let her leave by herself. I'm busy!"

His father's voice came from outside. "It's fine, it's fine. I'll go get the broom. You find someone to open this door."

Lu Chengwen was utterly frustrated. "I'm coming out right now!"

When he reached the garage, Lu Chengwen scratched his head, full of questions.

Most of the cars in the family garage belonged to his father—business vehicles, sedans, and vans.

He had also parked two sports cars here.

In the memories of this story, he had a separate garage, but it was not at this villa.

The only two cars of his here were sports cars.

Zhao Gang ran over. "Young Master, which one are you driving today?"

Lu Chengwen rubbed his chin and pointed at a car. "Bring me the keys to that one."

Zhao Gang froze. "Young Master, that's Master's car."

"It's just a car. Nobody's going to die if I drive it once."

"Oh. But this car..."

"What about it?"

"It doesn't match your status!"

It was a low-key luxury car. It looked completely unremarkable from the outside, but it was actually extremely expensive.

"That one, then."

Leng Qingqiu had not realized it herself, but her impression of Lu Chengwen had already changed drastically.

What had happened over the past two days made her feel as though she had never known this man at all.

In the past, being with Lu Chengwen for three minutes was enough to make her collapse. The sight of him disgusted her, and even hearing his name ruined her appetite.

Yet today, she had actually lingered around, insisting that he drive her back to the company.

With one phone call, couldn't someone have come to pick her up?

But Leng Qingqiu simply refused to make the call. She just waited for Lu Guanghong to force Lu Chengwen to drive her with a broom.

Of course, one reason was that she no longer hated Lu Chengwen as deeply as before, though she herself had yet to notice that.

Leng Qingqiu merely suddenly felt that Lu Chengwen was rather amusing.

The second reason was naturally that Lu Chengwen had far too many mysteries about him, and she needed to get answers.

Sitting in the back seat, Leng Qingqiu calmly watched the scenery flash past outside the window, thinking about how to lay everything out with Lu Chengwen.

Lu Chengwen kept looking at Leng Qingqiu through the rearview mirror, clicking his tongue in admiration.

She was so beautiful. How could she possibly be this beautiful? Could a woman in this world really look like this? Was she a mannequin?

Leng Qingqiu knew she was beautiful. Ever since childhood, people had praised her appearance, almost every day. She had long since become numb to such praise and even found it tiresome.

But hearing a man sincerely admire her breathtaking beauty, value her so highly, be so infatuated with her, and feel so moved by her still made her quite proud, secretly delighted.

The corners of her mouth lifted into an unconscious smile.

I need to find a way to make her stay away from me already. How did this become more and more of a mess? She actually came to drink with me, then slept at my house. What kind of shitty plot is this?

Leng Qingqiu's smile vanished. She looked at Lu Chengwen. "Why do you suddenly find me so annoying?"

Lu Chengwen froze. "No! How could I find you annoying? Everyone in Xue City knows how much I like you. Hahaha, hehe, hahaha... Cough, cough. No... I mean... well."

Lu Chengwen's insincere answer made Leng Qingqiu even more saddened.

A man had pursued her every day, persistently wearing her down for three years. Yet the moment he changed his mind, he turned away without looking back, without the slightest hesitation, as though he wished she would vanish from the face of the earth.

Leng Qingqiu found that contrast difficult to accept.

She used to think Lu Chengwen was dog shit, but... for some reason, she now felt deeply unsettled, as if she were about to lose something precious.

It irritated her.

Leng Qingqiu looked out the window, trying to remain calm. "Do you have someone you like now? Is that why I'm beneath your notice?"

"Huh?" Lu Chengwen was startled, then quickly said, "Yes."

Leng Qingqiu was shocked. Even she had not expected herself to be so shocked, so furious.

"Who?"

"Oh, you know, that person."

"Who?"

"Is that important?"

"It is."

Leng Qingqiu said, "I need to know what kind of person defeated me and became the new love of your heart."

Lu Chengwen pulled over at the roadside.

He felt this was the perfect chance to lay everything out.

"Qingqiu, let me ask you one question. Do you want this marriage alliance?"

"No."

"Do you like me?"

"No."

"Then do you hate me?"

"Very much."

"Then isn't that settled?"

Lu Chengwen said, "You don't want a marriage alliance, you don't like me, and you even find me annoying and hate me. So why should we be engaged? We can both go tell our parents that we don't agree to the engagement. You tell your parents I'm the one who doesn't agree. I'll tell mine I'm the one who doesn't agree. Wouldn't that solve everything perfectly?"

"But I want to know why."

"The reason is that I've fallen for someone else! I like somebody else now! For a playboy like me, isn't that perfectly normal?"

"Who is that person?"

Lu Chengwen was about to go crazy. This woman had actually made him laugh in exasperation. "Is that important?"

"It is."

At that moment, Lu Chengwen's phone rang.

Lu Chengwen glanced at the number and secretly praised the timing. It could not have come at a better moment.

He answered with a smile. "Hello! Sister Xuejiao!"

Xu Xuejiao was clearly stunned. Yesterday, he had found her unbearably annoying, so why was his tone suddenly so sickeningly sweet today?

Xu Xuejiao played along. "Brother Chengwen, you must have been exhausted last night, right?"

"Oh, wasn't I just? You really are such a little vixen who wears a man out!"

"Hehe, don't talk nonsense. Careful, or I'll hit you! The press conference is today. Come quickly, okay? We need to go over the script."

"Okay, okay, but you have to wear a JK uniform for me."

"You're so annoying. Who wears a uniform to a press conference..."

Leng Qingqiu shoved open the door, got out of the car, slammed it shut, and walked away.