Chapter 358: Competition

Chapter 358: Competition
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
“Sure.” Mei Shu readily agreed.
For Mei Shu, Chu Rui was the only ray of light that shone into her dark life in the countryside at that time. Although they had been separated for at least a dozen years in the two lifetimes combined, Mei Shu still subconsciously felt relaxed when facing him.
Mei Shu took him to a restaurant she frequented.
After ordering the dishes, Chu Rui asked about Mei Shu’s life in the city.
Mei Shu only shared good news and didn’t mention the unpleasant things she encountered after returning. She said she had adapted well to the study rhythm at N0.1 High School and was doing well, with her grades improving rapidly.
Chu Rui listened attentively, nodding, “I knew you could do it. By the way, how are you at the IVLei family? Is that old lady still living with you? She used to bully you a lot!”
At the mention of Old Wang, Mei Shu’s expression turned cold, “I haven’t had any contact with her since I came back. Let’s not talk about her. How about you in college? Are you busy with your studies?”
Chu Rui also talked about his recent situation, “I joined a club at university and made some good friends. But every time, 1 still think of the time when we used to play together. I feel like no one compares to you.”
This statement had a somewhat ambiguous tone. Mei Shu changed the subject, “How long do you plan to stay in the city this time?”
“How long do you want me to stay?” Chu Rui replied with a question.
Mei Shu smiled, “I dare not be so willful. I don’t want to delay your study. But if you stay a few more days, I can show you around the city, let you taste the local specialties. However, I have to go to school during the day, so I can only come find you after school.”
Chu Rui casually asked, “How about I stay a few days? I’ve taken a three-day leave, plus the weekend, that’s enough for five days.”
Mei Shu couldn’t help but widen her eyes, “Did you deliberately take leave to come here? Why?”
Because someone said you’re about to privately commit to someone else…
Chu Rui thought about this in his heart and fixed his gaze on Mei Shu, but when he spoke, he changed the tone, “I just wanted to take a break, relieve some stress, and come see how you’re doing. Don’t worry, it’s just the beginning of the school year, and I’m not that busy. Taking a three-day leave is nothing.”
Mei Shu finally relaxed, and the two of them continued chatting, not realizing that the sky outside was getting dark.
Mei Shu suggested having the driver take him back to his residence.
Chu Rui was willing to spend more time with her. He went to the front desk to settle the bill, and then the two walked out of the restaurant side by side. However, when they reached the door, Mei Shu’s car was nowhere to be seen.
Mei Shu, surprised, was about to call the driver to ask if the car was parked elsewhere. However, before she could dial, she noticed a familiar black car parked nearby.
She instantly understood what was going on, revealing a speechless expression. Ignoring Chu Rui, she left him alone and walked toward the car.
Stopping by the car, she lightly tapped on the door.
After the car window rolled down, Lu Si’s expressionless face appeared.
“Are you following me?” Mei Shu raised an eyebrow, asking coldly.
Lu Si glanced at her, didn’t say anything, and cast his chilling gaze onto Chu Rui, “Who is he?”
Without waiting for Mei Shu to answer, Chu Rui, wearing a smile, walked over and greeted him, “Hello, I’m a childhood friend of Shu’er from the countryside. My name is Chu Rui, nice to meet you.”
Lu Si gave her a disdainful look, opened the car door, and said to Mei Shu, “Get in, I’ll take you home.”
“I want to send my friend first.” Mei Shu showed no intention of moving.
Lu Si’s face grew colder, and he said in a deep voice, “Does he, a grown man, need you to send him?”
Chu Rui hurriedly said, “Shu’er, if you trust this gentleman, let him take you home. I can go back by myself. You don’t have to worry about me.”
Mei Shu, however, shook her head gently, “No, I’ll send you.”
Doing as she said, she glared at Lu Si and walked away.
Lu Si got out of the car, looking frustrated. He quickly caught up, “Both of you get in, I’ll take you both back!”
Mei Shu finally stopped.
Surprised by Mei Shu’s sudden decision, Chu Rui, stealing a glance at Mei Shu’s expression, smiled and said, “Then, I’ll trouble this gentleman. Shu’er and I still have a lot to talk about.”
He got into the car, leaving Lu Si with no choice but to sit in the front passenger seat.
In the back seat, there were only Mei Shu and Chu Rui.
As old acquaintances who hadn’t seen each other for a long time, they had a lot to talk about, and the topics seemed endless.
Lu Si, in the front, grew more and more annoyed as he listened.
Weren’t they just childhood playmates who grew up together?
Did she have to be so happy when she saw him?
Why didn’t she have so much to say when she was with him?
“How did this gentleman get to know Shu’er? He looks much older than us. How did you become friends?” Chu Rui, seemingly casually, redirected the topic back to Lu Si..