I'm Really Tired

Lu Chengwen asked, confused, "Big sister, can I ask what you're thinking?"

"No need to think. Since you, Young Master Lu, took over the Great Sage Group, you haven't made a losing deal. So, whatever you invest in, I'll invest in."

Lu Chengwen's forehead beaded with sweat.

This is all for nothing! After all this, we're back where we started!

I'm definitely going to lose money on the shantytown project. What's your motive? I'm not even afraid of losing all my assets, but your Leng Family can't afford to mess around anymore!

Besides, Long Aotian and your father are waiting for my good news! If you're dead set on investing in a losing project with me, they'll tear me apart alive!

Leng Qingqiu watched Lu Chengwen's bewildered expression and burst into laughter.

"Look at your silly face. Are you really that afraid of my father and Long Aotian?"

Lu Chengwen said, "I'm serious. You really can't touch the shantytown project."

Leng Qingqiu looked at Lu Chengwen. "Brother Chengwen, tell me honestly, do you... still like me?"

Lu Chengwen immediately felt dizzy.

Seeing Leng Qingqiu's serious expression, he quickly shook his head. "No, I don't like you anymore."

Leng Qingqiu's eyes instantly dimmed. "When did you stop liking me?"

"I can't say for sure. Anyway... let's sort out the engagement first. If you can quickly make money from this project, and you and Long Aotian can join forces, Qianfeng Group will definitely develop again. Then, there will be no need for a marriage alliance, you'll be free, you can pursue the boy you like, and you won't have to endure scum like me."

Leng Qingqiu said, "I suddenly..."

"Huh?"

Leng Qingqiu became nervous, her heart suddenly pounding.

Watching Lu Chengwen frown at her, earnestly waiting for her to finish, she was so nervous she started to sweat.

"I..."

"What is it?"

Leng Qingqiu's lips moved for a long time before she finally mustered her courage. "I think... I've fallen for you."

Lu Chengwen's eyes widened, his mind momentarily freezing. "You... what did you say?"

"I said, I like you."

Lu Chengwen stared at Leng Qingqiu, his mouth half-open, completely still.

Leng Qingqiu's face turned crimson. "These past few days without you... I feel... so uncomfortable."

She shyly lowered her head and chuckled. "I know this is crazy, but I really feel like I can hear your thoughts, know your true inner feelings. I think... you're a good person."

Lu Chengwen was as if he'd been struck by acupuncture, motionless.

Leng Qingqiu pursed her lips. "So... if you're willing, and you don't hate me... starting today, I'll be your girlfriend. And the engagement next month..."

Leng Qingqiu was incredibly nervous, even starting to stammer.

Her heart was pounding like a drum, a loud thump-thump-thump that seemed to resonate through her entire body.

"...If you think the engagement is too soon, we can postpone it, get to know each other first, try... to date... and then... tell our families..."

Lu Chengwen had turned to stone, still motionless, showing no reaction.

"It's okay if you don't agree."

Seeing Lu Chengwen's lack of response, Leng Qingqiu's mind became a tangled mess.

Overthinking was a girl's instinct. From excitement and nervousness, she became anxious and miserable.

"It's not like I can't live without you. But... actually... we can take it slow. I don't want to push you too hard. It's just... I have many flaws, and I'll need you to be understanding. But you'll have to make some changes too, after all, I... I plan to... give myself to you completely..."

After Leng Qingqiu finished speaking, she was so shy she couldn't even lift her head.

But Lu Chengwen still showed no reaction.

Leng Qingqiu finally sensed something was wrong.

She looked up at Lu Chengwen. "Brother Chengwen? Are you okay? Can you... say something?"

Leng Qingqiu waved her hand in front of Lu Chengwen's eyes, but he didn't react.

"Brother Chengwen? Are you okay? Hello?"

Leng Qingqiu pulled out her phone. "Hello, is this 120? I need to report something. Someone here has crashed. They're just completely still, unresponsive to calls. What caused it? I... I confessed, I told him I liked him, and he crashed. Crashed means unresponsive, completely still. Why are you asking me, a doctor? How can I explain it clearly! You need to send someone quickly. We don't need a funeral home, he's crashed, not dead..."

Lu Chengwen returned home, his eyes vacant, like a walking corpse.

It's over, it's completely over.

The Main Heroine! The top-tier Main Heroine! The number one in the harem!

She confessed to me!

What kind of plot is this?!

This isn't a confession, this is the death knell announcing my meeting with the King of Hell!

As a villain, I've actually charmed the Main Heroine!?

The male protagonist is going to kill me if this doesn't end well!

It doesn't matter who writes this plot, I'm definitely going to die! There's no hope for me!

Seriously, what did I do wrong?! Where did I mess up?

I've been doing my best to make you hate me, fanning the flames and stirring up trouble, all so you'd detest me and stay far away...

Is this Main Heroine's brain faulty? You're confessing your love to me despite how I am?

Do you have no bottom line or standards when it comes to choosing a partner?

Are you guys feeling like something's missing if you don't manage to kill me?

Lu Chengwen, dazed and unsteady, walked into the living room.

His parents were chatting with Chen Mengyun, and they were all happy to see Lu Chengwen return.

"Chengwen, look who's here!" his mother said.

Chen Mengyun quickly stood up, her cheeks slightly flushed. "Brother Chengwen."

"Ah," Lu Chengwen replied absently, continuing towards the stairs.

"Hey!" his mother grabbed him. "Mengyun has been waiting here for you for a long time. Go talk to her."

"Mom, you guys chat. I'm tired," Lu Chengwen said weakly.

His mother glared. "What do you mean you're tired? Mengyun came specifically to wait for you. Have some manners!"

Lu Chengwen turned to look at Chen Mengyun.

Chen Mengyun suddenly seemed a bit shy, forcing a polite smile. "Brother Chengwen, I just... I came specifically to say thank you."

Lu Chengwen nodded. "Alright, I get it. You can go back now."

Chen Mengyun hadn't expected this.

She had come to his house to see him, just like in high school or college. She was being so proactive and enthusiastic, not afraid of being laughed at by the Lu Family.

Yet, Lu Chengwen was so indifferent, treating her as if she was nothing.

Chen Mengyun felt deeply embarrassed and awkward. "Well then, Uncle and Aunt, please sit. I'll be going now."

"Oh, don't go!" Lu Chengwen's mother grabbed him, angrily saying, "She's been waiting here for you for ages, what are you being so arrogant about?"

Turning to Chen Mengyun, she added, "Mengyun, why don't you and Chengwen go upstairs and talk? You young people can chat amongst yourselves. Your Uncle Lu and I have plans to play cards, so we're heading out."

Chen Mengyun was also spineless, actually considering staying.

"Then... is that appropriate?"

"It's very appropriate. Oh, you haven't visited in years, dear. Auntie is so happy you're here. You two chat, we're leaving."

The elders of the Lu Family left.

Lu Chengwen turned to get into the elevator, and Chen Mengyun quickly followed.

Standing in the elevator, Chen Mengyun seemed a little nervous. "Brother Chengwen, thank you for what happened that day."

Lu Chengwen gave a wry smile. These were lines that should have been said to Long Aotian, but now she was endlessly talking to him.

"Aren't you supposed to be very busy lately? Why come all the way to my house for this? A text message would have been enough."

Chen Mengyun felt very wronged.

Can't I send text messages? Why would I come to your house if I didn't want to see you!

Chen Mengyun said, "About what happened back then..."

Lu Chengwen quickly interrupted. "Let's not bring up the past. You were quite ruthless back then, my young heart was severely wounded. But it was my fault first, so I don't blame you. Anyway, don't mention anything from the past. I don't care anymore, and you shouldn't remember it either."

Chen Mengyun had a thousand words she wanted to say, but Lu Chengwen wouldn't let her speak, giving her no chance to talk.

He just kept shutting her down.

In conversations between men and women, if this is how it goes, they'll figure out each other's feelings within three sentences.

Chen Mengyun was taken aback by Lu Chengwen's cold attitude, feeling both humiliated and hurt.

She had come looking for him proactively, having planned to get closer to his family and try to recapture some of their past connection.

And this was his attitude?

I guess I misjudged you, Chen Mengyun.

"Well... I see that Brother Chengwen is also tired, so I'll be going now."

This was Chen Mengyun's last attempt.

If Lu Chengwen had tried to persuade her to stay, there might have been a chance.

Chen Mengyun looked at Lu Chengwen, her eyes full of anticipation.

Lu Chengwen didn't even look at her. "That's fine. I'll have Zhao Gang drive you."

Chen Mengyun was utterly furious.

His expression instantly turned cold: "No need, I'll walk myself."

Lu Chengwen didn't even acknowledge her until Chen Mengyun took the elevator down by herself.

Chen Mengyun herself felt pathetic.

Truly pathetic!

Why did I even come to find him?

He saved me once, and I thought we'd rekindle our old feelings? That we could go back to how it was?

I remember so many innocent childhood days together, but he's completely forgotten them! He doesn't care anymore!

Chen Mengyun's eyes turned slightly red, and she dejectedly walked towards the parking area of the Lu family villa.

Just as she was about to get into her car, Lu Chengwen rushed down from upstairs as if his pants were on fire, clutching his jacket and shouting, "Zhao Gang! Get the car ready!"

Zhao Gang had just pulled Chen Mengyun's car over and stopped it. He looked at his boss, completely bewildered: "Mr. Lu, what's wrong?"

Lu Chengwen rushed over and snatched the car keys: "Whose car is this?"

Zhao Gang had never seen Lu Chengwen so anxious. He pointed at Chen Mengyun: "Miss Chen's."

Lu Chengwen said, "Get in."

Chen Mengyun was still angry: "What are you doing?"

Lu Chengwen had already gotten in and started the engine: "Get in!"

Chen Mengyun stood on the ground with her arms crossed: "This is my car, Lu Chengwen, what exactly do you want?"

Zhao Gang was straightforward. As a qualified lackey, when the boss is in this situation, you don't question him; you just do as you're told.

Chen Mengyun was still throwing a tantrum on the ground, and Zhao Gang had already fastened his seatbelt.

Lu Chengwen roared, "Damn it! Get in the car! Hurry up!"

Chen Mengyun was startled and silenced by Lu Chengwen's shout.

"G-get in, fine, why are you so fierce!"

Before Chen Mengyun could even sit down properly, Lu Chengwen's car had already sped off.

Zhao Gang was quick-witted and had already radioed, "Open the gate, open the gate! Young Master Lu's car is leaving!"

As the car approached, the large iron gate swung open.

Chen Mengyun's face turned deathly pale: "Lu Chengwen, are you crazy!?"