Chapter 357: Jin Lu's Decision

After the dinner party ended, Teacher Xiao pulled Zheng Qian aside for another heart-to-heart talk.

Li Zijian surprisingly didn't interrupt.

Instead, he would occasionally offer Zheng Qian a sincere smile, which made him feel a bit creeped out. He thought to himself, "Has this guy lost his mind? I must make sure Jin Lu stays away from him, or perhaps she should just take the postgraduate entrance exam and switch schools."

What Zheng Qian didn't know was that the meal they just had had also made Jin Lu completely understand a few things.

Two days later, Teacher Xiao returned to Shanghu, fully satisfied with her trip.

On the way back from the airport.

"Honey, I have something I want to tell you."

After pondering for a long time, Jin Lu finally gathered the courage to speak.

"What's wrong, my little treasure? Your eyes look a bit off. Are you not feeling well?"

In fact, ever since the first few days Teacher Xiao arrived, Zheng Qian had felt that Jin Lu was acting a bit strange. She was a girl with a strong mind, and he rarely saw her lost in thought like this over certain matters.

"I've already made up my mind, Honey. I don't want to apply to Teacher Xiao's school anymore."

Jin Lu looked at Zheng Qian and said seriously.

Zheng Qian let out a sigh of relief; he had been worrying about how to talk to Jin Lu about this matter. Li Zijian had been acting especially strange over the last few days, always fawning over him and even hinting at wanting to pull Zheng Qian into a room to talk.

He had righteously refused all of this and had even almost sent people to beat him up.

"That's a good thing! That senior of yours seems to have some mental issues," Zheng Qian said, nodding in agreement.

"No... it's not just that..." Jin Lu looked at Zheng Qian earnestly. "I talked to my dad over the last two days. I... I want to go to a business school in the United States. Honey, I hope you can support me. I'm serious this time."

[Screech—]

Zheng Qian, who had been speeding along the road, subconsciously slammed on the brakes.

Fortunately, this was a quiet, secluded road with no cars and no people, otherwise, he definitely would have scared someone to death.

"Wh... why?"

Zheng Qian looked at Jin Lu suspiciously; he truly didn't understand. Well... although there were many women around him, for the time being, no one could shake Jin Lu's position in his heart. She gave him the feeling of a real family.

That was the first time in his life since leaving the orphanage that he had such a warm feeling.

But now she was saying she wanted to leave!

Could it be that she knew about the things going on around him? Or... did she not love him anymore?

Terrified, he quickly checked her Favorability; it was still 99 points! Not more, not less. Then what was it for?

"Honey, it's not that I don't love you. Listen to me."

"Your business is growing larger and larger now, and even this time when you helped Teacher Xiao, you casually brought out five billion. This... is already an astronomical figure to me. Don't speak yet; I know what you want to say."

"But I don't want to just be a vase by your side. I... I want to be like Cui Ziqing and the others, to be able to help you."

When mentioning the three words 'Cui Ziqing', Jin Lu's cheeks flushed slightly, and her expression was quite strange.

This made Zheng Qian's heart skip a beat.

She... she knew?

But her Favorability hadn't dropped. Could the system be broken?

"Shuangshuang, just having you by my side is the greatest help to me. I really like you. I like coming home to you hugging me, cooking for me, and taking me to work out..."

Zheng Qian was a bit agitated.

He was truly reluctant to let Jin Lu go, and his speech became somewhat incoherent.

"Honey."

Jin Lu said gently, wrapping her arms around Zheng Qian's neck.

Feeling that proud softness pressed tightly against him, Zheng Qian didn't have any wicked thoughts at all. Gradually, he calmed down. This time, Jin Lu might have truly decided to leave for a while.

"Honey, you even let me serve as the Chairperson of the Shumile Group, and this real estate company is to be registered in my name as well... I hope I can truly help you. Do... do you understand what I'm thinking?"

Looking at Jin Lu's persistent and flushed eyes, Zheng Qian nodded.

"Then, how long will the study period be?"

"Three years, silly. It's not like I'm leaving you for good. There are still vacations every year, aren't there?"

Hearing this, he finally let out a sigh of relief.

That's right; since two people love each other, there's no need to be so deeply bound all the time; one must respect the other. Since Jin Lu had already made up her mind, he had no reason to force her to stay.

Besides, it was only a temporary departure.

That day, Zheng Qian also canceled all his social engagements to go shopping with Jin Lu properly.

It had been a long time since they had shopped so freely. Although the things they bought weren't expensive and the cashback was minimal, it was the first time Zheng Qian had spent money without a specific goal for the system's rewards.

He was simply enjoying the beauty of the two of them being together.

The next few days were spent with Jin Lu busy with visas, college applications, and other matters.

Fortunately, under Zheng Qian's powerful financial offensive, all problems ceased to be problems. Stanford Business School, the top in the United States, extended an olive branch to Jin Lu; this would be the place where she would continue her studies.

Jin Zhiyuan also handed over his work at the bar, which was now under the responsibility of Cui Jinghan and Cui Jinghui of the Cui Family.

He prepared to accompany his daughter to the United States.

In the blink of an eye, half a month passed.

During this period, Zheng Qian barely asked about work matters.

He basically focused entirely on staying by Jin Lu's side.

And this day, it was finally time for the two of them to part ways and say goodbye.

"Honey, you..."

"Take good care of yourself. Don't just focus on making money; pay attention to working out too, you know?"

"And... never mind. When I come back, don't you dare get married to someone else!"

Jin Lu looked deeply at Zheng Qian and pinched his back hard.

Zheng Qian awkwardly rubbed his nose. She... well, she really did notice something after all. But that was fine; he indeed needed to properly handle the overly abundant romantic luck around him before she returned.

"Don't worry, my dear. When you come back, we'll get married."

Zheng Qian said seriously.

Jin Lu lightly kissed him on the cheek, turned around, and walked decisively toward the plane.

"Little Zheng, I trust your character," Jin Zhiyuan said, smiling and patting Zheng Qian's shoulder. "Young man, keep up the good work. I'll be there with Jin Lu, so you don't need to worry too much. Goodbye, I look forward to the day you call me Dad."

"Mm!"

Zheng Qian nodded heavily.

Watching the plane gradually take off, he lit a cigarette in the wind.

Time passed so quickly. From the moment Jin Lu decided to apply to Stanford Business School to her departing, it had been less than a month. Strictly speaking, the time he and Jin Lu had known each other was only a few months.

He had possessed the system for about the same amount of time.

Everything was just too fast.

[Beep—]

Just as Zheng Qian was lost in thought, he felt his phone vibrate.

He subconsciously picked it up to take a look...

It was Xia Xixi.

[President Zheng, someone is waiting for you in the conference room. Well... a woman.]