Lu Yu quickened his pace to leave, as this would help conceal the slight redness in his ears.
There was another reason, he was afraid of hearing Gu Shengyin’s rejection.
What if she didn’t want to be with him every day? What would he do then?
What he didn’t know was that Gu Shengyin, watching his slightly disorderly steps from behind, chuckled.
When she got home, Mother Chang, who had been waiting in the living room, quickly greeted her and examined her daughter carefully from head to toe. Seeing that there was nothing wrong, she finally relaxed.
"Who was the friend who brought you back today?" Mother Chang asked out of curiosity.
Gu Shengyin replied, "It’s someone I met when I went to the Imperial Capital for a physics competition. He’s a top student at No.1 Middle School. I won a second prize, and he won the first prize."
She thought Mother Chang didn’t know Lu Yu, but as soon as she mentioned this, Mother Chang instantly realized, "Is it that one from No.1 Middle School, named Lu ..."
"Lu Yu," Gu Shengyin added.
"Right, Lu Yu." Mother Chang smiled, "The young man is handsome and spirited."
Gu Shengyin looked at her, seeming to know Lu Yu quite well.
"Mom, how do you know about him?"
Mother Chang explained, "Hasn’t he appeared on Lincheng City TV a few times? Among us of this age, who have children in school, who doesn’t know him?"
As she spoke, she looked at Gu Shengyin, "And you’re friends with that kid? Invite him over for a meal someday when you’re free."
She didn’t at all feel it was improper for her daughter to be friends with a boy.
Gu Shengyin could only attribute this to the power of a top student.
She nodded, "Then I’ll ask him."
The next morning, when Gu Shengyin went to school, sure enough, she found Lu Yu standing under a tree not far from the neighborhood.
He was wearing a snow-white shirt, hands in his pockets, head bowed, seemingly lost in thought.
Gu Shengyin noticed several girls passing by stealing glances at him.
"Good morning," she greeted him.
Lu Yu turned his face, his clear and handsome features revealing a shallow smile, "Morning."
Gu Shengyin stuck out her tongue, "I thought you were joking yesterday. I didn’t expect you to actually come."
Lu Yu chuckled, shook his head, and whispered, "How could I possibly joke with you?"
Gu Shengyin didn’t hear him clearly and asked in confusion, "What?"
Lu Yu shook his head.
Gu Shengyin looked at him and asked subconsciously, "Have you had breakfast?"
Lu Yu had actually already eaten, as there was a housekeeper who made breakfast at his home.
But hearing Gu Shengyin ask, he hesitated and shook his head.
Gu Shengyin frowned, "How can you not eat breakfast. Tell you what, I’ll talk to my mom tomorrow and we’ll make more food so I can bring some for you. Let me tell you, my mom’s cooking is really good ..."
Lu Yu just listened to the girl’s chirping voice as they walked, feeling the whole morning brighten up with her lively voice.
"See you, Top Student Lu," Gu Shengyin stopped, said to Lu Yu as they reached the school.
Lu Yu didn’t say goodbye, but instead returned, "See you this afternoon."
Gu Shengyin turned her head and walked into school.
She couldn’t stop the smile on her face. How could she not have heard what he said?
It’s just that, she was truly enjoying the feeling of being carefully and tenderly cared for by someone.