Accidentally Married to the Big Shot-Chapter 270 - Really Going to Sleep is Not a Loss

Chapter 270: Chapter 270: Really Going to Sleep is Not a Loss

Chapter 270 -270: Really Going to Sleep is Not a Loss

When Meixi’s name came up, Li Shirui fell silent.

After a while, she asked, “How is Xiao Xi doing now?”

“She has a good mindset and treats me just like before.”

Li Shirui’s eyes lit up with hope, “Then, did she mention us?”

“No,” Xi Wanfen said.

Li Shirui’s expression turned sorrowful, “Alas, we ultimately failed her.”

Xi Wanfen said, “Mom, don’t think like that. Sister Su doesn’t really care at all. Besides, a friend once told me something. He said that being good to someone isn’t about whether they need it, but whether you want to give it. If you truly care about Sister Su, then within the bounds she allows, you can still do something.”

Li Shirui said, “I’m just afraid that she absolutely doesn’t need it.”

“Then, it’s better not to disturb her. People can’t always have everything,” said Xi Wanfen, then continued, “Mom, I’m going upstairs to shower; my underwear is all sweaty.”

“Go ahead,” Li Shirui said, then sat on the sofa and stared blankly at the unturned TV.

Yes, how should she be good to Meixi?

…

Friday.

No sooner had Xi Wanlin gotten off work than she received a call from Lu Lei.

“Linlin, remember our plan to go hiking together? We’re getting ready to set off now.”

“So soon?” Xi Wanlin seemed taken aback, though she had been preparing for this day for several days, doing facial masks, skincare, and working out daily to look her best in front of Lu Lei.

“Yes, we’ll gather at the foot of the mountain tonight, and start hiking early tomorrow morning. If we’re lucky, we might even see the sunrise.”

“Okay, then tell me where we’re meeting and what do I need to do?”

“Just like you’re going on a trip, bring some personal clothes and toiletries.”

“Okay.”

Xi Wanlin went home to pack her stuff.

She got home early; Li Hengze had not yet gone to the bar. When Li Hengze saw Xi Wanlin packing, he couldn’t help asking, “Are you going on a business trip?”

Xi Wanlin truthfully replied, “I’m going hiking with an old classmate. I won’t be home this weekend; you take care of yourself.”

“Oh, which old classmate? Someone I know?” Li Hengze asked.

Xi Wanlin replied impatiently, “You don’t know him; I have many classmates.”

Seeing her impatience, Li Hengze didn’t dare to ask further, only saying, “Then remember to take everything, skincare and sunscreen, and it might rain on the weekend, so bring an umbrella too.”

Seeing Li Hengze’s worried look, Xi Wanlin felt a twinge of guilt, but glancing at Li Hengze’s plump body, she couldn’t help but feel disdain, “Alright, I know, stop nagging.”

“Where are you guys meeting? Let me drive you there, save you the parking trouble.”

Xi Wanlin said, “No need, I’ll just take a taxi. Stop fussing over me; even my dad never did that.”

Mentioning her father reminded Li Hengze that she had been upset lately. Although she had returned to her foster parents, after all, it was a situation provoked by a near-death experience, which would upset anyone. Perhaps going out would cheer her up.

So, Li Hengze said, “Alright, then it’s up to you. Have fun with your classmate, and if you need anything, just let me know.”

“Okay.”

Xi Wanlin had finished packing her things, grabbed her suitcase, and left without looking back.

…

Xi Wanlin took a taxi to the high-speed train station.

As soon as she entered, she saw Lu Lei.

Lu Lei was wearing a black sports suit with white stripes, looking very spirited, and was pulling a black suitcase.

From childhood to adulthood, Xi Wanlin only cared about a man’s family background and only befriended children from wealthy and influential families, seldom paying attention to anyone’s appearance.

It was just now that she realized how pleasant it was to be with someone attractive.

“Arrived? Tired?” Lu Lei asked as soon as they met.

“Not tired, I took a taxi, so what’s there to be tired about?” Xi Wanlin said.

“I see you look much better than last time, and you even look several years younger,” Lu Lei said.

Xi Wanlin couldn’t help but smile happily—who doesn’t like being praised? After all, once a woman hits 30, she loves being told she looks younger.

It seemed that her skincare and fitness routine the past few days had paid off.

“Thank you for your kind words,” she gleamed, “what time is our train?”

“We have half an hour before departure, let’s hurry to the station.”

Lu Lei had already taken Xi Wanlin’s ID number, and he had booked business class seats so they could enter the station without queuing.

On the bullet train, Xi Wanlin glanced at Lu Lei from time to time.

Lu Lei took great care of her, offering her water and chewing gum, but he was so busy, continually taking calls on the train, looking very occupied.

Xi Wanlin just turned on her phone to watch a series, then an hour later, the bullet train arrived at the station.

Lu Lei, ever the gentleman, went to help Xi Wanlin with her luggage.

Being tall, he easily took down her suitcase and handed it to her, making her heart flutter once again.

If it had been Li Hengze, he probably wouldn’t have managed to take down the luggage and would have needed a crew member’s help.

Just as Xi Wanlin was about to push her suitcase out, Lu Lei stopped her.

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It turned out he had her hold it temporarily while he went to get his own suitcase, then he pulled both suitcases off the train.

Xi Wanlin followed behind, not needing to do anything.

Once out of the station, Xi Wanlin saw a group of people in sports attire holding a banner: “Yongjian Mountaineering Team, Brave the Peaks.”

It looked like she had found the main group.

The group was excited to see Lu Lei.

“Captain Lu is here.”

“Captain Lu, why did you bring such a beautiful woman today? Don’t tell me she’s your girlfriend?”

“It’s my first time seeing Captain Lu with a lady.”

Xi Wanlin didn’t explain, she just felt that Lu Lei was popular, and this group seemed very energetic.

In her current state, she needed such people around her, people like sunshine who could illuminate her dark inner world.

Lu Lei didn’t explain either; upon arrival, he discussed the next steps with a young man.

Then the group boarded a pre-rented bus and headed to the hostel at the base of the mountain.

In the hostel, Lu Lei and Xi Wanlin each had their own room, but the rooms were adjacent.

After pushing the suitcase into her room, Lu Lei apologized, “This is the only type of hostel here, no fancy hotels. It’s a bit modest, I hope you don’t mind?”

Xi Wanlin smiled, “I don’t mind, as long as there’s a place to sleep.”

“Then wait for me, I’ll go get my suitcase.”

Xi Wanlin felt a moment of tension.

He wasn’t planning on using this as an excuse to stay in her room, was he?

Well, she was out for some excitement, and even if they did end up sleeping together, she wouldn’t mind.

However, when Lu Lei brought his suitcase over, he took out a set of red mountaineering wear, a hiking stick, and a backpack.

He handed these items to Xi Wanlin, “Tomorrow morning, you can change into this gear. The shoes are in the backpack, and it also has a water bottle, a towel, etc. You’ll need to prepare a set of underwear to prevent catching a cold from sweating.”

Xi Wanlin couldn’t help but smile—she had thought too much.

“Get some rest early then, we have to get up early tomorrow,” Lu Lei tenderly advised.

“I know.”

She had heard from the mountaineering team on the bus that they would need to wake up at 4 AM the next day.