If love can be booked

Chapter 79 Shen Wanning meets an old high school classmate, Lu Jinchuan is jealous - 1

The morning sun shines through the gaps in the curtains, gently falling on my face, waking me up tenderly. I open my eyes and look at the world outside the window, as if everything has been completely renewed overnight.

Time flies by like a white horse. Days pass by like shooting stars across the night sky, leaving no trace. In this hurried time, it is the weekend again.

In this short weekend, I would like to slow down time and feel the beauty of life. Read a book I have long admired and travel in the world of words; listen to a beautiful piece of music and let the melody touch the depths of my soul. That relaxed and comfortable feeling seems to be an indescribable sweetness. If someone says, "I am willing to occupy the entire kitchen for you, as long as you have the courage to taste my cooking", then would you think this is an extreme romance? If someone says, "I love you... really love you", would you feel that deep love?

On a weekend afternoon, the sunlight shines through the window onto the floor, bringing a different kind of laziness and comfort.

He is not around, on a business trip in a small town not far away. He didn't say when he would be back, nor how he would spend the weekend. It seems that I have become accustomed to having him by my side every weekend, strolling around the city together, enjoying the good times of the two of us. Now, life alone seems so simple, even the world has become a little pale and empty, and a corner deep in my heart has become empty.

Put on comfortable shoes, lock the door, walk out of the house, and head to Carrefour supermarket.

Every time I go to a supermarket, I always have the urge to take the whole supermarket home. The dairy products section exudes an alluring milky aroma; the exquisite desserts seem to beckon; the fresh fruits exude a charming fragrance...

Wandering through the aisles of the supermarket, feeling the familiar atmosphere, time seems to become slow and beautiful.

"Miss, the total is 425 yuan." The cashier reminded with a smile.

"Uh...oh..." It's a bit embarrassing. When could my mind wander?

"Um, I..." I stammered. Where's my wallet? Where's my phone? The long line behind me made me feel even more embarrassed. They were all waiting to check out and leave.

"Shen Wanning?" Just then, a strange voice came from behind me.

"Is it really you?" The voice sounded again, full of surprise and uncertainty. Shen Wanning, is it really you? I still remember your back. All I see in my memory is you...your back.

"Who are you?" I turned around in confusion, and my eyes fell on a handsome man. His face was well-defined, with a hint of bookishness and a hint of maturity between his eyebrows. I tried hard to recall this face, and it seemed as if I had seen him somewhere before, but I was not sure.

"Shen Wanning, our high school classmate, have you forgotten?" The corners of his mouth rose slightly, revealing a faint smile, his eyes revealing tenderness and kindness.

"Zhu... Lingbo?" I widened my eyes in surprise, and the memory in my mind gradually became clear. My high school classmate... Zhu Lingbo? No way? He's in China?

Zhu Lingbo patted my shoulder gently and said with a smile, "It's me, Shen Wanning. Long time no see. I didn't expect to meet you here." His tone was soft and gentle, as if he was greeting an acquaintance he hadn't seen for a long time.

I nodded somewhat awkwardly. Zhu Lingbo seemed to see my embarrassment and said softly to the cashier, "Check out."

"Thank you." I looked at him gratefully and quickly walked to the cashier to complete the payment.

"Let's go together. We haven't seen each other for a long time." Zhu Lingbo followed me closely, holding the bags of things I had just bought.

"By the way, I heard you went abroad, how come I met you here?" I asked curiously. When I graduated from high school, he had already gone abroad and didn't even have time to attend the graduation party that year.

"I just returned home last week," he replied.

Years have passed quietly, and we are no longer young. We have lost our youthful innocence and have become more mature, steady and wise. Despite this, he is still handsome.

It's just a way of meeting...

"Shen Wanning..." Looking at her dazed look, he called softly.

"Hmm?" I came back to my senses and responded.

"What are you thinking about?" When I was in high school, I would always see her dazed expression sitting in the row to the left behind me. It turns out that she still has the habit of dazedness now?

"Ah? No, no..." She denied hastily in panic. High school was already very far away. He was also very far away.

"I...I will treat you to a meal and welcome you...back." The theme restaurant "Flowering Season for You" is nearby, and she has the privilege given by him.

"Flower Season for You" Theme Restaurant

"Shen Wanning, how dare you bring me here without your wallet?" He looked at her jokingly, with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

The moment you step into the "Flower Season for You" restaurant, you feel like you have entered a luxurious and elegant world. The gorgeous crystal chandelier emits a soft light, illuminating the entire space, and the floor is covered with thick plush carpets, as if a warm cloud is spreading under your feet.

The walls of the restaurant are covered with art paintings, each of which exudes a unique artistic atmosphere. The exquisite wooden furniture is placed just right, complementing the overall decorative style. The wide seat spacing provides customers with a comfortable dining environment, making people feel as if they are in a private club.

The waiters are dressed in neat uniforms, smiling and gracefully guiding customers to their seats. They know the dishes well and can provide customers with professional suggestions and considerate services.

The dishes on the menu are even more eye-catching. Carefully selected ingredients, paired with creative cooking methods, present a series of exquisite and delicious dishes. Each dish is not only a taste enjoyment, but also a visual feast.

"Ah? Haha..." She smiled awkwardly.

"I...a friend of mine is here." He shouldn't mind her having a meal, right? He seemed to have said that she could just come and have a meal, right?

"Friend? Shen Wanning, how come I didn't realize you have such a rich friend?" He asked curiously, and couldn't help but become interested in this mysterious friend. After all, from what he knew about Shen Wanning, her social circle had always been very small, and she had almost no other friends except him during high school.

"Uh..." Shen Wanning looked at him with confusion, not knowing how to answer for a moment.

"Zhu Lingbo, are you coming back to stay permanently this time?" she asked, changing the subject.

"Well, I came to the branch company for a while to investigate. I am currently working as the sales VP at T City International Trade." Zhu Lingbo smiled slightly, with a hint of pride and confidence in his tone. In fact, he came back from the United States not because of work, but because Lan'er said she liked the environment in China, which has the flavor they once loved.

"Sales Manager? You are still so outstanding." Shen Wanning exclaimed. In her memory, he was always perfect.

"Not only was he a great basketball player, he was always ranked in the top ten in school." Shen Wanning recalled the past and couldn't help but smile. In high school, he was the only person in her life. He was the only one she could see.

"You're not bad either...you often compete with me for the first place." At that time, they seemed to really care about who got first place?

The way she used to be, habitually in a daze, quiet and rarely speaking, but with a happy expression on her face? She was very happy... Suddenly I remembered a sentence: No one will wait for someone to appear at the origin, they will always go far away, and they will always grow up...

Who is missing whose existence in whose world? It was just that we were young and foolish once. If I had no extra attachment at that time, would he still be there? I pestered him to tutor me, but I never noticed the depth in his eyes. He must be very sad.

Su Yu, are you okay? Do you feel lonely?

"What?" She slapped his hand away. Why did he suddenly knock on her head?

"I still like to daydream like before, haha..." Some people say that she likes to daydream because she lacks the affirmation, the recognition and care she longs for in her heart...

His laughter? This laughter... He once had a fondness for it. Would Lu Jinchuan also laugh like this, like a little kid, as if they had never been apart? Silly, how could she think of him? He was on a business trip, and he never said when he would be back, and she never asked when he would be back.

"Ding Ding..." The sound of Zhu Lingbo's phone broke their thoughts.

"Lan'er..."

"Okay, I'll be right back." The man gently responded to the person on the other end of the phone. He seemed to have completely forgotten his mission to buy medicine, because the appearance of the woman in front of him made him fall into contemplation and recollection. He forgot that he was already the expectation of another woman.

"What's wrong?" Ye Wanning asked softly. Lan'er? Guo Linglan? Are they still together? She had never seen him like this before. In front of her, he was always so calm and composed.

"I'm sorry, Wan Ning." Zhu Lingbo looked at her apologetically, with a trace of guilt in his eyes. I'm sorry, we can't always say goodbye properly.

"I have to go back. Lan'er is sick." His tone was firm and helpless, as if this was a responsibility he could not escape. Turning to the counter, she checked out, not forgetting that she was missing her wallet. The friend she mentioned? Was there really a friend here?

His checkout? Still so careful, he is still as good as I imagined...

Watching him hurriedly leave and disappear in the crowd, she couldn't help but think: She must be very happy, right? Because of him. She had forgotten all those things in high school. Because she wanted to forget him, she wanted to forget everything. Only in this way could she stop thinking about him and make herself happier.

Suddenly, there was a person sitting next to her, bringing with him a familiar body temperature and a familiar perfume. It was his scent, and her heartbeat sped up instantly. She turned her head in disbelief, and sure enough, she saw Lu Jinchuan's handsome face.

"You...you...why are you here?" She stuttered, her voice trembling. He...wasn't he on a business trip?

"What? Are you surprised to see me?" Lu Jinchuan raised his eyebrows, a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes. He noticed her flustered look and knew in his heart that she would not lie.

"No." She felt an indescribable joy in her heart, but at the same time she was a little panicked. She had an illusion... that her being here was... a mistake?

"Who is he?" he asked softly. This question seemed to have been lingering in his mind for a long time, and now he finally couldn't help asking it out loud.

Shen Wanning didn't like his questioning tone, which seemed to imply that she had done something to offend him. She frowned slightly and stood up to leave this place that made her feel uneasy. However, before she took a step, Lu Jinchuan grabbed her wrist tightly and pulled her hard, causing her to fall back into the chair.

"What...what are you doing?" Shen Wanning rubbed her butt, it hurt.

"Who is he?" Although she tried to remain calm, she could not suppress the urge to know who the man was. He stared at her, as if he wanted to see the answer through her eyes.

"My high school classmate Zhu Lingbo... Is that ok?" Shen Wanning said angrily. She really couldn't figure out why this man suddenly appeared here. Has he been following her? But after thinking about it carefully, it seemed unlikely. After all, he was busy with work and had no time to do such a thing. And didn't he just go on a business trip? He came back so soon?

"Shen Wanning..." I was so angry at her indifferent tone that I hurriedly ended the meeting just to see her. What about her? Was she meeting someone else in private?

"What...I'm leaving first, bye." I don't want to talk about him, and I don't want to talk about...him.

She left? Just left him like that? He watched her back as she left, gradually disappearing from his sight.

High school classmate? Another high school classmate? One Su Yu, and another? Shen Wanning, I am the only one missing from your world, right?

Thinking of the man just now, he couldn't help but frown. He ended his business trip early and rushed back excitedly, just to see her earlier. However, when he walked into the restaurant, he saw a heartbreaking scene. She was eating at the same table with another man, smiling brightly. He clenched his fists tightly, trying to control his emotions. She just left? Didn't she think she should explain something? Just left like that? And so confident?

Shen Wanning, I was very angry, but in the end I was the one who was angry at myself.

Shen Wanning, I don’t think I want to forgive you so quickly.

Because I love you, I can't bear your indifference.

"Boss Lu, would you like something to drink?" Lu Jinchuan sat there, silent, his face terribly gloomy. Did they quarrel again? She asked carefully, but couldn't help muttering in her heart. This man is always like this, making it difficult for people to approach him. Especially when she is not around, he seems even more indifferent and ruthless.

"Who paid the bill just now? Didn't I tell you that Shen Wanning can come and go freely here?" The man frowned, with a hint of displeasure in his tone. That pretty boy looked quite decent, at least he knew how to pay the bill.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Lu, that Xiao Wang just arrived. I will definitely make a good propaganda, please calm down, calm down..." He Xinran was speechless, how come the checkout became a problem? Shen Wanning came and went freely, of course she knew, but it was not Shen Wanning who paid the bill?

"I don't want to see him next time." Lu Jinchuan interrupted her.

"Uh...that..." She wanted to explain, but when she saw the man's gloomy face, she closed her mouth.

"Wasn't what I said clear enough?" Lu Jinchuan's eyes were as cold as a knife, making her shiver.

"Mr. Lu, I understand. I'll deal with it right away." He Xinran nodded and bowed quickly, not daring to say anything else.

Is this the legendary Lu Jinchuan?

Isn't that the gentleness in her eyes?

Isn't it the gentleness and kindness in her eyes?

Isn't it the delicate and considerate in her eyes?