Go in? If I go in, I'll really become the granddaughter-in-law!
Wouldn't all the aunts and cousins inside scrutinize her to death?
But she couldn't just wash her hands of the mess she had created. If Yu Zhan decided to make things difficult for her at work, it would be a huge loss.
"I... I'll listen to you..."
She, who feared nothing, began to tremble.
"Listen to me?"
Yu Zhan found it a bit incredible. The high and mighty Ms. Luo would actually compromise?
"Yes, I'll listen to you..."
"Be with me."
His gaze was sharp, landing on Luo Shu with a heavy weight.
"!!" Luo Shu forced a smile. She was about to agree but couldn't help but ask, "Are there any other good options?"
"You can say nothing and just drive away," Yu Zhan said, turning away from her.
"If I leave, are you going to get scolded to death?" Her eyes met his, which were deep and oppressive.
"That has nothing to do with you."
His jawline was tense, his gaze sharp and angular.
"..." Luo Shu swallowed hard, her face full of guilt. His piercing eyes made her want to back down. "I'm really sorry..."
Yu Zhan let out a barely audible sigh, turned, and walked towards Grandpa Yu. He helped his grandfather into the car, then drove inside without another word to her.
Luo Shu stood frozen on the spot, her hands twisting together.
"Did you brat make her angry?!" Grandpa Yu muttered, scolding from the passenger seat.
"You finally find such a beautiful granddaughter-in-law, can't you just talk a little more? Is your mouth made of stone?"
Yu Zhan remained silent the entire time, his face dark as he let his grandfather scold him.
"Look at yourself, how old are you? You've stayed celibate for that unofficial ex-girlfriend of yours until now. Has she ever looked back for you?"
"When are you going to change that stubborn temper of yours?"
"Grandpa, I don't like her," Yu Zhan said suddenly, his eyes a little dazed.
"Don't like her? Do you think I'm blind? If you don't like her, why did you talk to her for so long? If you don't like her, why were you sewing a button on that ripped piece of clothing?
Aren't you a germaphobe! Why did you put a jacket worth over a hundred thousand on her? Why didn't you put it on me?"
...
The car slowly stopped in the parking lot next to the castle. He had thought that the rebellious Luo Shu would have turned and left, but to his surprise, she had followed them in.
Their eyes met. Not a word was spoken. Seeing this, Grandpa Yu quickly made his exit.
That heavy gaze fell on Luo Shu once again. A flicker of light shone from the deep eyes behind his rimless glasses, but it quickly vanished.
Who would have thought that beneath the well-tailored suit and extremely gentlemanly exterior, he was so cold and detached?
"Do you know what the consequences of coming in are?"
Yu Zhan didn't walk towards her, but Luo Shu, standing by the car, could already feel the pressure closing in.
She shook her head, took two steps back, her back pressing against the car door.
"If you come in with me, you won't be able to leave. Tonight, it will be a man and a woman, alone, one bed. And tomorrow, we'll be getting a marriage certificate."
Luo Shu feigned composure. "Haha, since I'm already here..."
She couldn't continue.
Yu Zhan pondered for a few seconds, his gaze on her growing even darker.
He swallowed and nodded slightly.
"Since you're already here... does that mean you've decided to become Mrs. Yu?"
"I can pretend for today. At least, you won't be so embarrassed," Luo Shu said, not daring to look him in the eye.
"So I should thank you for that?"
Yu Zhan had a look of bitter disappointment, as if he could die from frustration.
He felt like she was stringing him along, leaving him in limbo, yet he was helpless against her.
"Luo Shu, if you haven't made up your mind, I advise you to go back. I won't force you, and I don't play ambiguous games."
His tone was light, but his words were sharp.
Luo Shu had only meant well. Seeing him so ungrateful, she tightened her grip on her car keys.
"I've caused you trouble."
After saying that, she got into her car without hesitation, stepped on the gas, and sped out of the manor.
Yu Zhan stood where he was, watching her car leave in a cloud of exhaust, his expression unreadable.
"Serves you right for getting blasted tonight!"
Luo Shu gripped the steering wheel angrily.
She pulled the car over to the side of the road. She couldn't bear the thought of him being scolded, especially since it was her fault. She sighed, took out her phone, and sent a message to Grandpa Yu.
[I'm sorry, Grandpa. Something urgent came up. I'll come and visit another day. You can just give the finished clothes directly to Yu Zhan. [Transfer: 20,000 Yuan]]
To her surprise, the other party rejected the transfer.
[Granddaughter-in-law, no need to be such a stranger. Yu Zhan already told me that you had something to do and had to leave early. Come back with him to see Grandpa next time! I won't charge you for the clothes. I'd have to make them for him sooner or later anyway.]
What? Did that man admit to their relationship in front of his family?
Luo Shu rested her forehead in her hand, her mind replaying Yu Zhan's words, 'Want to try being Mrs. Yu.'
She chuckled. In this day and age, it was rare to find someone, especially from a prestigious family like his, who still believed that losing one's virginity meant they had to be tied together for life.
She opened Yu Zhan's WeChat.
[[Transfer: 20,000 Yuan], Note: Shirt money.]
The moment the message was sent, a red exclamation mark appeared beneath it!
Well, I'll be damned! He actually blocked me...
This is going to drive me crazy! Hopeless traditional straight guy!
Her slender fingers tapped on the phone screen, and she deleted him.
Luo Shu turned off the screen. It was for the best. This ambiguous relationship was finally over.
She bit her lip, drove the car to the city center, found a random place to eat, and then returned to her rented apartment.
The living room was piled high with already-packed luggage, but she hadn't found a suitable place in the past few days, so it had just been sitting there, an eyesore.
——
Early the next morning, she carried a plain gift bag, her head down as she played on her phone, and followed the crowd into the elevator.
As soon as she entered, she smelled a familiar scent. She knew who it belonged to, and coincidentally, Shen Yan was standing right beside him.
She didn't dare to look, moving to another corner, far away from him. But she could feel a sharp gaze directed her way.
The crowd outside grew larger, and the elevator filled up, bringing with it a variety of strange smells.
Luo Shu covered her mouth, turned to the side, and couldn't help but dry-heave slightly. Facing the elevator wall, she dry-heaved several times. Only after the elevator went up and the doors opened, allowing the crowd to disperse, did the feeling slowly subside.
"Shu'er, what's wrong? You haven't had much of an appetite these past few days."
A late Ye Li came up to Luo Shu, looking at her pale face.
"I've been looking for a new place to live recently. I've seen several places, but none of them feel right," she said, placing the gift bag on the floor.
"Hey, now that you're single again, want me to introduce you to some cute guys?" Ye Li said with a flirtatious grin.
Luo Shu frowned at her.
"If I wanted to be in a relationship, would I need an introduction? The men chasing me would line up from here to France."
"Yes, yes! Our future famous fashion designer doesn't lack for men."
"Hmm? Is Ms. Luo looking to date?"
As luck would have it, Nan Huainan, who was passing by, overheard them.
The three of them shared an awkward laugh.