Cai Jiajia

"Hello, I'm here to sign up for yoga lessons!"

"Mr. Lu, I'll be your instructor. Starting today, you'll need to set aside two hours every day. Since you've never practiced yoga before, we'll start with the basics!"

Cai Jiajia was twenty-five years old and worked as a yoga instructor. Her long hair was pinned up behind her head, giving her an elegant, classical charm. Lu Zhiyu had signed up for the premium VIP package, which included one-on-one instruction. He had originally come only to learn the Yoga Meditation Method, but he had not expected to meet such a beautiful woman who suited his tastes so well. His heart stirred at once—though the price was certainly steep.

Lu Zhiyu had discovered that when he entered a meditative state, he could sense the flow of his blood and, gradually, perceive every part of his body. This had emerged as his mental strength slowly grew. The mental power he had once constantly projected outward could now be controlled freely.

That was why Lu Zhiyu wanted to learn the Yoga Meditation Method. It offered more precise control over and awareness of the body, though very few people had truly mastered its essence. He had asked around extensively before finding this place.

Once he began meditating, Lu Zhiyu could freely probe other people's thoughts according to his own intentions. When his mental power extended outward, he could sense the brain waves emitted by others. This was the so-called Mind Reading!

For example, he could tell that the instructor in front of him had just broken up with her boyfriend. Though she wore a smile, her thoughts were in turmoil, and she was clearly distracted.

Following Cai Jiajia's guidance, Lu Zhiyu assumed the poses. He felt that yoga was somewhat similar to stance training; both had enormous effects on mobilizing one's blood and vitality and sensing the body. This was exactly what Lu Zhiyu wanted. He had not come to exercise, but to sense the state of his own body while meditating and achieve something akin to inner vision.

After following Cai Jiajia through an entire routine, he faintly began to get the feeling. As expected, entering meditation while moving made it easier to observe the body's internal condition. The two hours quickly passed, and when Lu Zhiyu checked the time, it was nearly evening.

"You seem to have a lot on your mind, Coach. What is it? Something bothering you?" Lu Zhiyu asked as he stood and stretched.

Cai Jiajia looked incredibly surprised. "Huh? Was it that obvious? Sorry about that!"

Lu Zhiyu immediately said, "It's all right. But if something is weighing on you, it's better to go out and take a walk. Keeping it bottled up only makes it easier to spiral into a dead end!"

Cai Jiajia smiled. "Thank you. I'll keep that in mind!"

Lu Zhiyu glanced out the window. Night was gradually falling. "You should be getting off work soon, right? Would you like to have dinner together? Consider it my way of thanking you. I'll probably have plenty of things to trouble you with in the future!"

Is this guy trying to hit on me? He's pretty handsome, but he's not my type. And isn't this way too direct? I don't want to go out and eat that junk food.

The thought flashed through Cai Jiajia's mind, and she was just about to refuse when Lu Zhiyu immediately said, "Was that too presumptuous? But I know an organic restaurant that specializes in trendy, healthy vegetarian food. The decor and atmosphere are great too. You seem to be in a bad mood, so it just came to mind. At a time like this, wouldn't a change of pace be a good choice?"

Hearing that, Cai Jiajia was immediately tempted. "All right. Wait for me downstairs. I still have twenty minutes before I get off work!"

Lu Zhiyu nodded. "Then I'll wait for you downstairs!"

They had a very pleasant dinner. Just as Lu Zhiyu had guessed, the restaurant's style and food suited Cai Jiajia's tastes perfectly. During their conversation, he accurately found what amused her time and again, making her burst into laughter. The gloom and absent-mindedness she had shown during the day had completely vanished.

"I'm telling you, when I was in college, I did something just as stupid as you did!"

"Really?"

"Really. Back then, I was with a..."

Lu Zhiyu spoke with a touch of humor. He carried himself with confidence and a refined artistic air, and he was rather handsome as well. Cai Jiajia suddenly felt that the man before her understood her deeply. No one had ever made conversation with her so enjoyable before. It felt as if she could bring out everything buried in her heart and tell him.

By the time they left the restaurant, the two had become very close. They walked out laughing and chatting, and Lu Zhiyu personally drove Cai Jiajia home. When they parted, Cai Jiajia suddenly said, "Would you like to come upstairs and sit for a while?"

Lu Zhiyu was momentarily stunned. He had only intended to deepen their connection, but what was this? Wasn't this moving too fast? He knew that after Cai Jiajia's sudden emotional void and setback, she needed a warm, dependable shoulder. His appearance had moved her, and naturally, Lu Zhiyu would not miss this opportunity.

"I'm curious too. What kind of person does someone as goddess-like as you turn out to be in everyday life?"

"Now I'm starting to regret asking. A woman's private life isn't something men should know about!"

Cai Jiajia lived in a fairly large apartment in a residential complex. She had probably once lived there with her boyfriend. The place had a light, elegant, classical style, and the furniture had all been carefully selected. It was clear that Cai Jiajia was someone attentive to and particular about life.

When Cai Jiajia left, Lu Zhiyu felt his methods were somewhat despicable. Using Mind Reading to pick up girls honestly felt a bit like cheating on an exam. This was practically an invincible divine tool!

After getting into the car, Lu Zhiyu used the rearview mirror to tidy his hair.

Just then, his phone suddenly rang. Lu Zhiyu picked it up and saw that it was a WeChat message from Cai Jiajia. She had only gone to work at noon, so she was probably still lying in bed and had not gotten up yet.

"I'm completely addicted to the feeling of being with you!"

Lu Zhiyu shrugged. She was happy, and he was happy too. There was nothing wrong with that. There was no need to overthink it. Those grand vows of eternal love and heart-wrenching devotion were for the young. They had both passed that age. Just as Xia Fan had said before, enjoy life while you can. Don't wait until death comes and realize you have no beautiful memories at all—that would be the real loss!