bookbashuk Chapter 237: Lucky in 3 Lifetimes
Chapter 237: Lucky in 3 Lifetimes
As dusk fell, the moon shone exceptionally brightly tonight, and with the illumination from the streetlights in the courtyard, everything was clearly visible.
The family sat chatting in the yard. Xiao Nan spoke first, asking curiously, "Sister Li, all those new gadgets you bought are so convenient! Where did you buy them?"
Lu Cheng's expression changed slightly, and he whispered a reminder: "Don't talk about these strange things in the house, lest we cause trouble."
Although Lu Nan didn't understand the reason, she knew that her second brother wouldn't harm her, so she obediently nodded: "Okay, I remember."
The elders, such as Lu's mother and father, never interfered in the affairs of the young people. They did whatever Shen Li said and never meddled in their children's lives, as if they were living a peaceful life of their own.
Looking at Shen Li, Lu's mother said with concern, "You must be exhausted after a long day."
"It's alright, everyone's having fun." Shen Li smiled and shook her head.
Lu Zhou stared at Shen Li with a somewhat dazed look in his eyes—it had been half a year since he last saw her, and Sister Li seemed to have become even more beautiful.
He will turn nineteen this fall.
Shen Li noticed his gaze and casually asked, "When will your college entrance exam results be released?"
Lu Zhou snapped out of his daze: "It's still early, we'll have to wait a while longer."
"Oh, how did the exam go? Are you confident?" Shen Li asked again.
Lu Zhou said confidently, "There shouldn't be any problem."
Shen Li raised an eyebrow: "That's good. If you hadn't passed the exam, wouldn't your mom have given you a good beating?"
Lu Zhou retorted defiantly, "And what about you? Aren't you worried about me?"
Shen Li laughed: "I'm worried that you won't even get to me beat you up before your mom takes care of you first."
Lu's mother chimed in, "Your sister Li tutored you in English for so long, and you two just happened to take the English exam this year. You shouldn't have any problems."
Lu Nan immediately raised her hand, full of confidence, and said, "Sister Li, don't worry! I'm sure I'll get into Peking University. Even if I barely make the cut, it'll still be Peking University!"
"I have faith in you." Shen Li smiled and ruffled her hair.
Lu Nan proudly raised her chin: "That's right! I'm Sister Li's prized student!"
Lu Zhou scoffed, "Your prized disciple? Don't let him score lower than me on the exam."
Lu Nan retorted, sticking her neck out: "That's not necessarily true! We'll see!"
Grandpa Yu, standing to the side, looked at the lively family and felt a deep sense of emotion—he would finally not have to spend his later years alone.
Even without blood ties, they can still enjoy the happiness of family life.
"You two can chat any longer. My old bones can't take it anymore. I'm going back to sleep now." Grandpa Yu stood up.
Shen Li quickly asked, "You know how to use those appliances, right? If you don't understand anything, just call me."
Grandpa Yu waved his hand and laughed, "Don't worry, my mind is still sharp."
Seeing that it was getting late, Uncle Lu looked at his wife and said, "Let's go back and rest too."
Lu's mother nodded: "Okay."
As the crowd dispersed, Shen Li and Lu Cheng walked side by side toward their own courtyard.
Only Lu Zhou and Lu Nan remained in the courtyard.
Seeing her brother's expression, Lu Nan suppressed a laugh and said, "Third brother, you're so lucky. Look at them, they're all in pairs. It's a good thing you didn't marry Sister Li, otherwise I wouldn't even have anyone to keep me company. Come on, let's go back to the courtyard!"
Watching Shen Li and Lu Cheng leave hand in hand, Lu Zhou was already feeling sullen, and Lu Nan's words only fueled his anger.
He raised his hand and lightly tapped Lu Nan on the head: "You brat, all you do is say nasty things!"
Lu Nan stuck out her tongue and ran away, yelling, "Serves you right for being so stubborn! You clearly like Sister Li, but you pretend you don't care. You deserve it!"
"You just wait! I'll teach you a lesson!" Lu Zhou said as he chased after him.
Lu Cheng held Shen Li's hand, and the two walked side by side in the moonlight towards their own courtyard.
The silvery sunlight spilled onto the bluestone pavement, casting two overlapping figures, even their footsteps seemed tinged with tenderness.
After a long silence, Lu Cheng suddenly spoke, his voice softer than the moonlight: "Lili, to meet you in this second life is truly my greatest fortune."
Shen Li turned to look at him, the moonlight outlining his distinct features. She couldn't help but smile, her eyes sparkling with light: "I think so too."
The moonlight fell on Lu Cheng's white shirt, making him look tall and straight, like a prince who had stepped out of the moonlight.
He stopped and gently pulled Shen Li into his arms, resting his chin on the top of her head, his voice carrying a hint of barely perceptible grievance: "Lili, I'll miss you so much."
Shen Li hugged his waist back, her cheek pressed against his warm chest, and whispered comfortingly, "I'll miss you too. But don't worry, we'll have pagers next year, which will make it much easier for us to contact each other."
Lu Cheng gently shook his head and tightened his embrace: "No, I want to be able to talk to you anytime right now. If only we had a telephone, that way I could hear your voice immediately if I missed you."
Listening to his playful complaint, Shen Li suddenly had a bright idea. She tilted her head up from his embrace, her eyes sparkling, "That's it! I can buy regular cell phones in my space. What do you think, should we set up a research institute to specialize in electronic products? Maybe we can invent the telephone sooner!"
Lu Cheng was taken aback, then realized what was happening, and his eyes instantly lit up.
Others have to explore and experiment step by step to conduct research, but they are different—Lili's space has ready-made samples, which is equivalent to copying the answers from the homework. This is simply a god-given advantage!
The thought of being able to contact Shen Li anytime soon made Lu Cheng's heart burn with excitement.
He wants to get into the real estate industry, and he also needs to hurry up and enter the electronics industry!
He pulled Shen Li into his arms again, his grip so tight he almost wanted to meld her into his very bones: "Lili, you're so smart! I understand. The property in Kaiyuan City will be ready for occupancy this year."
"Moreover, I've already acquired a piece of land in Pengcheng. Once the project in Kaiyuan City is handed over, I'll immediately start the project in Pengcheng." Lu Cheng released her, gripped her shoulders, and said with a determined look in his eyes, "Pengcheng has a good foundation in the electronics industry. I'll go and take a look, and then recruit another batch of top students."
Shen Li nodded vigorously and added, "I'll check the information later and make a list for you. You should specifically target these people, no matter what they're doing now—even if they're still studying, you must pay close attention to them and recruit them into your camp whenever you have the chance."
Lu Cheng agreed without hesitation: "Okay, whatever you say."
Shen Li was making calculations in her mind: she could remember a few names of those future electronics tycoons, but she wasn't so clear about the core researchers behind them.
But it doesn't matter, even if she can't remember, Tuantuan remembers! That little guy is practically a treasure trove, it holds information on talents from all walks of life.
Who would have thought that Lu Cheng's overflowing longing and reluctance to part with Shen Li would directly give rise to the idea of entering the electronics industry?
Shen Li looked at Lu Cheng staring at her intently, his eyes practically overflowing with infatuation, and couldn't help but chuckle to herself: They say that being love-struck is a man's best "dowry," and it seems that the men of the Lu family have truly ingrained this trait in their bones.
What did she do to deserve such a sincere person?