Chapter 55: Chapter 55 After Running Away, the Disabled Tycoon Stopped Pretending 17
“Ruanruan, let me help.” Lu Peijin approached her with a smile.
Su Zhiruan glared at him, then quietly looked towards her grandmother on the other side.
She couldn’t figure out what Lu Peijin was really thinking. He clearly knew what their relationship was at the moment, but he still had to present himself as a harmless, upright young man in front of her grandmother.
At this time, her grandmother’s face was brimming with a smile, just like the happy expression of an old person watching the lively younger generation.
Su Zhiruan felt that the situation was a bit tricky. The original host had never brought a boyfriend home before. She had always been busy earning money and studying hard to get scholarships. Being so busy all the time, even if someone pursued her, her first thought was to reject them.
Now, Lu Peijin was behaving very sincerely in front of her grandmother. If one didn’t know better, they might really think that Lu Peijin and she were a couple.
During the process of packing up things, Su Zhiruan decided to speak less.
After finishing packing her grandmother’s things, Lu Peijin and Su Zhiruan supported their grandmother on each side, while listening to her chatter as they walked outside.
Lu Peijin’s appearance today was too deceptive, as no one could recognize him.
The usual Lu Peijin was seen in a wheelchair, dressed in a suit, but today he was wearing a hat and a mask, looking just like a young college student.
The doctors and nurses knew that this elderly lady had been instructed to be treated as a VIP guest, so the medical staff came out to mention the precautions to be followed afterwards.
Su Zhiruan took note of everything and sincerely thanked them, “Thank you all, you’ve been a great help.”
“Not at all, not at all!”
Hearing her say this, everyone’s fondness for her rose a bit more.
Su Zhiruan and Lu Peijin led their grandmother out of the hospital’s main door.
The grandmother took a deep breath and exclaimed happily, “Today is the happiest day for me. Ruanruan and this young man both came to pick me up. After getting better, I feel much lighter!”
“Grandma, you also need to take good care of your health later. While I’m at work, you should rest well at home. Only if you’re healthy can I take you around the world to play,” Su Zhiruan said, seeing her expression vivid and feeling much relaxed herself.
“Very well, but grandma is old now. If you two want to go out and have fun, just go and build your relationship…” She looked at Lu Peijin and Su Zhiruan with loving eyes, thinking more and more that these two children were really well-matched. She truly wished these two could be together.
“Grandma! Don’t talk nonsense! Let’s get in the car first,” Su Zhiruan groaned with a headache. Older people always wanted to match-make the younger generation, but their intention was to see the younger ones support each other and form a small family, which was understandable.
Lu Peijin just listened to their conversation with a smile, not intervening or interrupting.
Soon, they arrived at the new residential area where Su Zhiruan had rented a place.
This wasn’t a particularly good neighborhood, but she had considered it before renting since many elderly people lived here, and there were morning and evening markets, becoming very quiet after the bustle. Many older people lived here, and the community was very good with various entertainment activities and facilities.
“It’s on the second floor; let’s go up first,” Su Zhiruan supported her grandmother, carrying many things in her other hand, struggling slightly.
At this moment, the items in her hand were silently taken over by Lu Peijin. He was tall and found it easy to carry these household goods. Then, he supported her grandmother again, “Grandma, be careful of the steps.”
Su Zhiruan stood by his side. His movements were so light and quick, it was almost like a breeze had passed by.
The breeze was silent, but she could smell the faint sandalwood on him.
This had been a recurring midnight dream, in which she would smell this scent and fall into a deep, weary sleep.
Soon, after the two had gone upstairs, Lu Peijin said something that made grandma couldn’t stop smiling.
It was then that Su Zhiruan pulled the keys from her bag and unlocked the door to let grandma in.
As soon as grandma entered, she happily looked around, her demeanor resembling that of an excited child.
Su Zhiruan didn’t enter. Instead, she quietly closed the door and then, facing Lu Peijin, she began, “Mr. Lu, you really don’t have to do this.”
Lu Peijin leaned lazily against the wall, arms crossed. At that moment, he appeared relaxed, a stark contrast to the aloof and authoritative chairman of the Lu Group, his gaze softening with a smile as he looked at Su Zhiruan, “Isn’t this nice? Grandma is happy!”
“Grandma thinks we are…but our relationship isn’t something that can be discussed openly,” Su Zhiruan whispered, taking a step closer to him. She always remembered her mission and knew what she ought to do.
But now, things had deviated from the original plan.
And it was different from what she had imagined.
“Since the old lady is happy, why not let her believe it?” Lu Peijin felt somewhat choked up. It had been his idea to draft the agreement, yet now it seemed as if she was constantly reminding him not to forget, as if making sure he remembered. He had long forgotten his initial cold demeanor and just felt unhappy.
Su Zhiruan didn’t want to continue the lie. She took a deep breath and was about to say more.
However, at that moment, she was suddenly enveloped by a pair of large hands.
The two were already standing very close; Lu Peijin merely had to reach out to grasp her.
In an instant, the world spun around, and their positions switched.
Su Zhiruan was pressed against the wall, her pupils dilating instantly.
She felt the faint scent of sandalwood spreading gradually at the tip of her nose, the fragrance was very light.
At that moment, it was as if she was enveloped by the sandalwood.
A flood of gentleness, coolness, and sweetness mingled together, reminding her of the kiss days ago.
After a long while, Lu Peijin let her go.
He smiled, arms still crossed, and even when he saw Su Zhiruan’s legs go weak, he lent a hand and said righteously, “Miss Su should be careful while walking! Though a stranger like me is here to help this time, there might not always be such kind-hearted people around.”
He had been smiling as he spoke, even straightening her collar.
Su Zhiruan, her breath unsteady, leaned on the door, only to hear him chuckle again.
“Tonight, how about this stranger gets to know Miss Su a little better? Perhaps we’re not yet acquainted well enough…”
“President Lu loves to joke,” Su Zhiruan’s smile stiffened momentarily before deciding to laugh it off.
She truly wondered if this playful, joking man, always thinking about such matters, was indeed the same cold, capricious young master of the Lu Family!