Chapter 57: Lu, You're Not Much of a Friend
Zhang Kexin pondered for a long time before launching into her performance:
“Lu, how dare you bully Qianqian right in front of me! That’s going too far!”
Both Qianqian and Lu Yu stared at Zhang Kexin in astonishment, utterly incredulous.
Was lying as effortless as opening your mouth for women? Didn’t it require at least a moment’s preparation? Wasn’t that the exclusive domain of scoundrels like Chen Xiaofei?
Ah, Old Zhang’s mother was right— the more beautiful a woman, the better she was at deception!
Lu Yu rolled his eyes. Bullying Qianqian in front of her? Had he done that? Absolutely not!
He continued eating his sand pear without a change in expression, curious to see what Zhang Kexin would do next.
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When the first attempt failed, Zhang Kexin quickly hatched another plan. Her eyes sparkled mischievously. “Hey, Lu, how long have we known each other?”
Lu Yu was briefly taken aback by the sudden change in topic. Was there some hidden agenda lurking behind this shift?
He eyed Zhang Kexin warily. “Your topic changes faster than a tornado. I honestly have no idea how long it’s been.”
“Just answer—how long have we known each other?” Zhang Kexin pressed.
He couldn’t quite figure out what she was up to, but answered anyway. “We met in February, right? So, a few months. Why?”
Without hesitation, Zhang Kexin declared, “Then you’re not much of a friend!”
Lu Yu blinked. “???”
She continued, “Think about it: you’ve known Qianqian and me for so long, but you haven’t even given us a little gift between friends. Doesn’t that make you a lousy friend?”
Lu Yu finally saw through her game. Zhang Kexin had changed tactics; instead of goading him, she was now angling for gifts.
He recalled promising to shower her with status and support when she started her own livestream channel, so he asked:
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“I remember you said you were going to start a livestream. Why haven’t you? Not planning to anymore? I already have gifts prepared.”
Zhang Kexin shook her head. “I just thought it was fun at the time, but now I don’t really want to do it.”
Both Zhang Kexin and Qianqian came from comfortable families and never lacked for money. Their clothes and accessories were nothing to scoff at.
Come to think of it, who could afford to study music if they couldn’t even afford food?
She’d originally wanted to livestream to sing and show off her talent—a little wish to be admired—without any real intention of signing with a platform.
So, it was only natural for her to lose interest.
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Zhang Kexin wouldn’t let him change the subject. “Don’t dodge the question! We’re talking about little presents between friends.”
Lu Yu merely smiled, calm and collected, watching her continue her act.
Zhang Kexin grinned like a little fox, her eyes darting mischievously.
At that moment, Chen Xiaofei called to say he’d arrived downstairs and told them to come down.
The subject dropped, and they went downstairs to the car. Zhang Kexin and Qianqian climbed into the back, while Lu Yu took the front passenger seat.
Chen Xiaofei asked what they wanted to eat.
Lu Yu expressed no opinion, gesturing for Chen Xiaofei to ask the two in the back.
Neither Zhang Kexin nor Qianqian had any preferences, so they tossed the decision back to Chen Xiaofei.
He glanced at Lu Yu, who simply shrugged helplessly.
After a moment’s thought, Chen Xiaofei picked a well-known Japanese restaurant he’d visited before. The food was good, and the ambiance was elegant and quiet—perfect for livestreaming.
They arrived at the restaurant soon enough and settled into a private room, each ordering the dishes they fancied.
When the food arrived, they took turns snapping photos of every dish before finally allowing Chen Xiaofei and Lu Yu to eat.
Lu Yu and Chen Xiaofei, the two “tools” with no say in anything, ate in silence.
Especially Chen Xiaofei, who had the added honor of footing the bill; the meal tasted even less flavorful to him.
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After the meal, they headed to the Pink-White-Black Cosmetics Company.
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On the way, Lu Yu called Deng Qiang to say he’d be coming by soon to pick up some products.
When they parked at the company entrance, Deng Qiang was already waiting. He greeted Lu Yu and led the group inside.
Zhang Kexin and Qianqian looked around with curiosity, asking Lu Yu about various departments and functions.
Deng Qiang glanced at the group but asked nothing further.
They soon arrived at a warehouse. After Deng Qiang completed the necessary registration with the staff, he led them inside.
The moment Zhang Kexin and Qianqian stepped in, they were captivated by the stacks of boxes.
No woman could resist the allure of Pink-White-Black’s products; they were no exception.
The hunger in their eyes suggested they wished they could take it all home and use it for the rest of their lives.
Zhang Kexin exclaimed, “Wow, so much money! This isn’t a warehouse—it’s a vault full of cash!”
Lu Yu replied, “Don’t say I’m not a good friend. In a moment, you and Qianqian can take as much as you can carry—it’s all up to you.”
Zhang Kexin immediately gave Lu Yu a thumbs-up. “Lu, you’re so generous!”
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Because there were more people in the car today, the back seat couldn’t hold the products. Chen Xiaofei asked Lu Yu if the company had a vehicle that could help deliver everything.
Lu Yu looked at Deng Qiang, who understood and went out to arrange for a car, returning shortly after.
Chen Xiaofei and Lu Yu began loading the products onto the company vehicle. Chen Xiaofei counted on his fingers, calculating how much he’d need to bring back to distribute.
Meanwhile, Zhang Kexin and Qianqian were figuring out how much they could take for themselves.
Once everything was loaded, Zhang Kexin and Qianqian asked if they could tour the company, curious about Pink-White-Black.
Lu Yu and Deng Qiang obliged, taking them around for a look.
They avoided the production area, as it wasn’t appropriate for visitors.
The tour finished, and they prepared to leave the company.
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