After the evening self-study session, Chu Yu consciously followed behind and entered Lu Shi's room.

Two chairs were placed side by side in front of the desk. Chu Yu sat down and looked at Lu Shi expectantly, waiting for the Almighty to guide him.

Seeing him sitting upright like a primary school student, Lu Shi unbuttoned the top two buttons of his white shirt and sat down. "Aren't you worried that I'll cheat you?"

"Impossible!"

Chu Yu was bursting with confidence. Lu Shi was the person who had single-handedly brought his trashy grades from the bottom of the grade to the top 200.

Two hours later, Lu Shi was holding a pencil and doing practice questions while Chu Yu was quietly playing games on his phone.

Chu Yu was still in disbelief when he saw the fireworks explode one after another on the screen. "F * ck, did I win?"

Lu Shi wrote two numbers on the paper with the tip of the pencil. He looked up and asked him, "Are you unhappy?"

"Of course I'm happy!"

Chu Yu's eyes seemed to be flowing with amber. He pretended to sigh with emotion. "Sigh, I can't be a pay-to-win player, but I have the strongest cheat!"

He deliberately asked, "Do you know what my cheat is called?"

Lu Shi was very cooperative. "What is it?"

Chu Yu's eyes curved into crescents. "It's called Lu Shi!"

Lu Shi rubbed Chu Yu's soft hair and said, "Go back to sleep. You have to wake up early tomorrow."

Chu Yu's face turned bitter. However, he remembered that he was the one who chose the sports event Lu Shi signed up for. He was the one who came up with the training plan. He had to take responsibility and not give up halfway!

With this thought, he was full of fighting spirit. "Then you must wake me up tomorrow!"

"Okay."

Early the next morning, there was no difference from the day before. Chu Yu opened the door like a wandering soul and went to sleep again, wrapped in the quilt.

Lu Shi stood by the bed and looked at him attentively.

There was a faint scent of orange blossoms in the air.

Chu Yu's skin was very good, and his eyelashes were thick. He rested his head on the soft pillow and had a look that said, "Don't wake me up even if the sky falls and the earth shatters."

Lu Shi called out to him, "Chu Yu, wake up."

Chu Yu replied with a nasal voice, "Mm." His eyelashes did not even flutter.

"Chu Yu."

This time, he couldn't even be bothered to reply.

Lu Shi didn't say another word. Instead, she reached out and pinched Chu Yu's nose.

"Ah, Lu Shi, let go of me!"

Chu Yu opened his eyes. He placed his hand on Lu Shi's wrist and groaned.

Only then did Lu Shi loosen her fingers. "Time to get up."

Chu Yu rubbed against the blanket and said in a hoarse voice, "Pull me up?"

Lu Shi stretched out his hand.

Chu Yu slowly took his hand out of the blanket and sat up with the help of Lu Shi's strength. He yawned.

His thick eyelashes were wet from his tears, like crow feathers that were wet from the rain.

Shaking his groggy head, Chu Yu saw Lu Shi take out a white hoodie from the wardrobe. He consciously took off his pajamas, raised his arm, and cooperated with Lu Shi to help him put on his clothes.

It wasn't until Lu Shi helped him tidy up his hoodie that Chu Yu vaguely realized that something was wrong. Was it … inappropriate for Lu Shi to help him put on his clothes?

However, Lu Shi's expression and actions were too normal. The only unnatural feeling in Chu Yu's heart dissipated.

His head was still a little groggy. Chu Yu stepped barefoot on the carpet and rushed into the bathroom to wash up.

In less than two minutes, Chu Yu came out with a toothbrush in his mouth. He shouted vaguely, "F * ck, it's Saturday today!"

Lu Shi had one hand in her pocket and was looking at the lush cranes. She nodded when she heard him. "Yes, it's Saturday."

"I thought it was Friday!

Then why do I have to get up early?

No, I have to run, okay … "

When he returned to the bathroom and looked at himself in the mirror, Chu Yu was shocked to realize that he had been living in a daze for the past few days.

Every day, he played with his phone, slept, and read comics. The next day, he repeated what he did the day before. There was no change.

It was quite boring.

Chu Yu spat out the white bubbles in his mouth. He took a tissue and wiped the water droplets off his face. His eyes were dim.

After breakfast, Chu Yu was a little depressed. He asked Lu Shi, "Are you going home?

With Zhu Zhifei? "

"Yes.

I'm not going with Zhu Zhifei. He went back last night. "

"Oh, okay."

Chu Yu thought for a while. "Then I'll go back too. I've been at school for National Day. I haven't been home in a long time."

Chu Yu called the driver to pick him up. Lu Shi waited for him to leave before taking the bus back to Qingchuan Road.

The bus stop on Qingchuan Road had not been repaired for several years. Other than small advertisements, there was also messy graffiti on the bus stop.

There was a hole in the awning, and only one of the three plastic seats could be used. The other two were either broken or had been thrown away. Only the rusty base was left. There was water inside, and a few barbecue skewers were stuck in it.

Lu Shi walked home with a black backpack slung over one shoulder. He walked under the dense and messy black wire network.

He had earphones in his ears. The black cord of the earphones contrasted with the lines of his neck and his cold, fair skin. It zigzagged and finally disappeared into his pocket.

When he walked downstairs, he suddenly heard a sharp whistle.

An orange stray cat was lying down and taking a nap. It was startled by the whistle and quickly ran away.

Lu Shi stopped and turned around. He saw a Maybach 62S with a yellow license plate. The body of the car was much longer than a regular car and occupied most of the road.

The triangular metal logo on the front of the car and the shiny black body of the car were incompatible with the rest of Qingchuan Road.

The door of the driver's seat opened. A driver wearing white gloves got out and respectfully opened the door of the back seat.

Lu Shaochu was wearing a dark blue suit. He looked at Lu Shi, who was standing motionless.

Their eyes met. Lu Shi had no intention of speaking.

In the end, it was Lu Shaochu who spoke first.

The wrinkles on his cheeks were very deep. His masseter muscles moved slightly. He said in a deep voice, "Do you want me to get out of the car personally?"

Lu Shi got into the car.

The interior of the car was very spacious. It was covered with a dark gray carpet. The intelligent control fragrance system was running. There was a strong fragrance in the air. Lu Shi felt suffocated and even disgusted.

Lu Shaochu's wrist was half-exposed. He put his hand on his knee and instructed the driver to turn off the light music. Then he turned to Lu Shi. "Do you really want me to come and find you?"

Lu Shi did not answer. Instead, he said, "Let's talk somewhere else."

He was implying something. "Don't you think that it's abrupt and inappropriate for you and your car to be here?"

Lu Shaochu stared at Lu Shi for a few seconds and instructed the driver, "Go to Ruimao Hotel."

The Maybach slowly drove out of Qingchuan Road, leaving the shabby and noisy place behind.

Lu Shaochu pinched his eyebrows and asked, "You just came back from school?"

"Yeah."

"The monthly exam should be over by now. You got first place again?"

"Yeah."

"I checked your accounts. You didn't touch a single cent on that card. What happened?"

"I have my own money."

"Lu Shi." Lu Shaochu's voice deepened with anger. "You have money?

Where did you get it from?

That little bit of prize money from the underground racing?

That money you earned from hanging out with those people from all walks of life? "

Seeing Lu Shi's cold expression and silence, Lu Shaochu said sternly, "Lu Shi, you're the only heir of the Lu family. Even if you're rebellious and like excitement, don't joke around with your life!

Don't you know what's important? "

Hearing this, Lu Shi turned and met Lu Shaochu's eyes.

The two of them were father and son. Their noses and mouths were similar, but their eyes were completely different.

Lu Shi's eyes showed a hint of mockery. His voice was calm. "You took time out of your busy schedule to come here. Are you afraid that I'll get into an accident and leave the Lu family without an heir? Is that why you're here to scold me?

How tiring. "

Lu Shaochu rubbed his temples again.

"I've been staying up late for meetings for two days straight. I don't have the energy to waste on you."

Lu Shi looked out of the car window. "Then let's not waste any more time. Isn't it good to live in peace?"

The car stopped in front of Ruimao Hotel.

A manager in a black suit was waiting with a few people.

Seeing Lu Shaochu and Lu Shi get out of the car, the manager hurriedly went up to them. His expression and attitude were very appropriate. "President Lu, Young Master Lu, the private room has been prepared according to your request."

Lu Shaochu didn't want to expose his family's dirty linen in front of outsiders. He straightened his suit and said, "Thank you. Lead the way."

After speaking, he glanced at Lu Shi. Seeing that Lu Shi followed him and didn't leave, he felt a little comforted — at least he was willing to give him some face.

The carved door of the private room closed.

The lighting was good, and the large oil painting on the wall was vivid. The thick and soft carpet absorbed all the sound of footsteps.

After Lu Shi put down his bag and sat opposite him, Lu Shaochu straightened his sleeves. "I've already instructed the kitchen to prepare a few of your favorite dishes.

You've been out for so long. You haven't eaten properly, right?

You've lost weight. "

Lu Shi looked up at him. "Don't play the affectionate card. What do you want to say?"

With a thud, the teacup was put down.

Lu Shaochu said, "You have to come back for your grandfather's birthday banquet.

How can you let outsiders see your only grandson when he's not around? "

He softened his tone. "I know you're angry that we lied to you for more than ten years.

But touch your conscience and think about it. Who doesn't know that your mother — "

Seeing that Lu Shi's expression had turned cold, Lu Shaochu changed his words. "Weiyun has been good to you since you were young. She took good care of you and really treated you like her own son.

Even if you're not related by blood, she has raised you for more than ten years. No matter what, she has feelings for you. "

Lu Shi didn't comment. "Is that so?"

Lu Shaochu used to be proud of Lu Shi's determination and intelligence at a young age. He was the best candidate for the heir.

Now, he finally understood what it felt like to have a son who was too stubborn.

"Lu Shi, let's be reasonable.

As your father, I can understand that you suddenly found out that the mother you've been calling for more than ten years isn't your biological mother. I'm trying my best to understand.

So when you said that you wanted to leave home and not meet Weiyun or even me, and come to Qingchuan Road to live alone, I also understand and agree.

But there should be a limit to everything, right? "

He put on a magnanimous expression. "Now that you're done rebelling and your mood has calmed down, it's time to go home.

Your grandfather misses you very much and talks about you every few days.

Weiyun too. A few days ago, she was still nagging about how the temperature has dropped. She doesn't know if you've caught a cold or fallen sick.

We're all worried about you being outside alone. "

Lu Shi didn't answer. He turned to look at the paper bag Lu Shaochu was carrying. "What's inside?"

"A gift for your mother — for Weiyun."

Lu Shaochu smiled. "Do you want to take a look?

You've known Weiyun's preferences since you were young. You didn't do anything wrong.

Help Dad check if this gift was bought correctly. "

"Okay."

Hearing Lu Shi agree, Lu Shaochu thought to himself, Sure enough, it's just that she can't change her mind. The relationship between mother and son is still there.

He handed the gift box over.

Lu Shi opened it and saw a set of jade jewelry with excellent luster.

"The shape of the necklace is wrong. She'll like the rest."

"You've always known her preferences. Dad is relieved."

Lu Shaochu intended to ease the relationship between the two of them. He said, "Weiyun always wears the diamond necklace you gave her.

When she attends those tea parties and salons, she tells everyone that this is a gift from you. You don't know how many people envy your filial piety. "

Lu Shi lowered his eyelashes, making it impossible to see the emotions in his eyes. "Okay, it's good to wear it."

The air was stuffy. Lu Shi got up. "I'm going outside to get some fresh air. I'll be back soon."

When he left Lu Shaochu's sight, Lu Shi's expression couldn't help but turn cold.

His eyes were deep, like an ice field shrouded in the dark night.

The irritation that was firmly suppressed in his heart kept rising, like a black fire burning his rationality.

Lu Shi clenched his fists until his nails dug into his flesh, causing a sharp pain. Only then did he calm down a little.

Ruimao Hotel was a five-star high-end chain hotel under the Lu Corporation.

This hotel in S City had a sky corridor overlooking the city.

Lu Shi walked over.

The sky corridor was very large, planted with a variety of flowers and trees. The winding walkway had the effect of moving and changing scenery.

The wind from the tall building blew, and the surroundings were quiet.

Lu Shi stood for a while until the cold wind blew through his body. After confirming that his expression and state were correct, he turned around and prepared to return to the private room.

A voice came from behind the bushes next to him.

The voice was somewhat familiar.

"Did you get the medicine?

… The one with the best effects. The price is not a problem, but there must be no mistakes … Are you sure? You won't be able to taste it if you throw it into a cup. It will take effect in ten minutes, and you won't have any consciousness for the next three to four hours, right? "

The person who spoke laughed twice. "It doesn't take so long. Three hours is enough to taste it. Any longer and it will arouse suspicion …"

Lu Shi didn't know what the person on the phone said, but the voice also laughed. "The delicate young master is young, so the taste must be good, but it will be troublesome. Once I try it, I'll fulfill my wish. No one will know. I can't be greedy and lose myself … Okay, let's not talk about it. I came out halfway and can't stay too long. I have to go back to socialize."

Lu Shi stared at a sharp thorn on the vine.

On the other side, He Zhiyuan didn't know that someone was next to him.

He found a number in his phone's address book and called it.

"Ah Hao, are you busy?"

"… I want to ask you for a favor. Can you ask Chu Yu out in the next two days?

… I know that he doesn't like me. Maybe he has misunderstood me … "

"I rarely ask you for a favor. Can you help me this time and ask him out? I'll try my best to explain it to him. If Chu Yu can change his opinion of me, wouldn't that be a good thing?"

"… Okay, I'll decide on the location. The time —"

At this moment, he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his shoulder. The numbness traveled along his nerves to his fingertips. He Zhiyuan felt as if he had been electrocuted. He loosened his grip and the phone fell to the ground with a bang.

Immediately after, someone neatly dislocated the joints of his wrists and ankles. His knees were heavily stepped on. The intense pain made him scream out loud and his vision turned black.

Before He Zhiyuan could recover, someone suddenly grabbed him by the neck and dragged him forward.

His brain was quickly deprived of oxygen. His vision started to blur and the blood vessels in his temples swelled as if they were about to explode!

When he finally reacted, he was already at the edge of the corridor in the sky.

Behind him were railings and tempered glass that were half the height of a person. There were also dozens of floors of suspended glass.

The wind was very strong. He Zhiyuan quickly broke out in a cold sweat and started to tremble.

"You are —"

He spoke with difficulty. His vision gradually focused and he saw the person in front of him clearly. He Zhiyuan suddenly stopped talking.

He had seen the person who was strangling him before.

He had heard this person's name from He Zhihao. It was Lu Shi.

Lu Shi's fingers tightened around He Zhiyuan's neck. He saw that his face was red and purple and he was having difficulty breathing. However, the strength of his fingers did not relax at all.

He even pushed He Zhiyuan a little, causing half of his body to be suspended in the air.

Her other hand was loosely tugging at the hem of his shirt.

His eyes and brows were full of hostility.

At this moment, He Zhiyuan instinctively felt danger — Lu Shi wanted to kill him. Or, he wanted to let go and throw him down.

The wind in the tall building was raging. It was like a broken bellows rushing down from the sky.

He Zhiyuan's eyes bulged. His face was purple-red. Beads of sweat flowed down along his swollen temples and were quickly blown away by the strong wind.

He couldn't stop trembling. Even tears and snot flowed out and covered half of his face.

Because of fear, his pupils shrank to the size of a needle tip. His throat struggled to breathe.

Lu Shi's expression was cold and stern. Even his breathing was steady.

His knuckles were pale.

At this moment, the phone in his pocket rang with a series of message notifications.

Lu Shi didn't have many friends. There were even fewer people in the chat app list.

Zhu Zhifei and Wei Guanglei were used to calling him.

The only person who would often send him messages was Chu Yu.

Pressing He Zhiyuan against the tempered glass metal pillar, Lu Shi spoke for the first time.

His voice was very soft. Mixed with the whistling of the wind, it made people feel infinite fear in their hearts.

"Don't you dare touch him."