Chapter 537: 536: A Sudden Change of Face

Yun Zijin had no idea that Tu Tutu was still racking her brain about what gift to get her.

After giving away the Rose Essential Oil, she left Jinsheng Mall with her seven bodyguards in tow.

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“Yes! Finals are finally over! I’m alive again!”

Outside the examination hall, many students were running around and celebrating wildly.

Today was Yun Zijin’s last final exam. As soon as she finished, she was greeted by this dumbfounding scene.

Outside the gates of Dijing University, Lu Yunque was leaning against his highly distinctive Rolls-Royce Phantom.

When he looked up and saw Yun Zijin, a clear light sparked in Lu Yunque’s eyes.

The girls who had been itching to go up and talk to him saw Yun Zijin approaching Lu Yunque and sheepishly took a step back.

They didn’t have a death wish, and trying to steal Yun Zijin’s boyfriend was just that.

Yun Zijin was oblivious to the other girls’ thoughts. The moment she saw Lu Yunque, it was as if he was the only person her eyes could see.

Once they were in the car, Lu Yunque clingily wrapped Yun Zijin in his arms and nuzzled against her neck. “Can’t you go back a little later?”

It turned out that Yun Zijin planned to fly directly to G City as soon as her exams were over.

She would be spending Chinese New Year at the orphanage in G City this year, too.

The orphanage, renovated with Yun Zijin’s investment, was a far cry from what it used to be.

The entire orphanage’s footprint was at least five times larger than before, and the staff dormitories alone were three times their original size.

The old dorms had bunk beds and housed six to eight people per room. The new ones featured loft beds with desks underneath, housed a maximum of four people, and even had two private bathrooms with showers.

Of course, these dorms were only for the long-term residence of the orphanage’s permanent staff. Volunteers could, at most, use them for a midday nap.

Moreover, since Yun Zijin had donated the money and land for the construction, the orphanage director, Liao Zhuxiu, whom she called Dean Mama, had specifically asked the architect to add a room for Yun Zijin in the blueprints—one that was spacious, with good lighting and a favorable orientation.

At first, Yun Zijin felt it was unnecessary. After all, she spent most of her time in Dijing and only came back for Chinese New Year at most.

Giving her such a large room would surely take away living space from others.

But everyone at the orphanage—from Dean Mama to the children and the other staff—felt strongly that Yun Zijin should have her own room there.

Unable to argue against so many insistent people by herself, Yun Zijin finally relented.

However, Yun Zijin contacted the lead architect afterward. A room for her was fine, but it had to be within the scope of a reasonable plan; they couldn’t disregard everyone else’s well-being just to make her room spacious.

The architect, of course, readily agreed. This was the golden goose, the one funding the project. How could he not do as she said?

“But I’ve already booked my tickets. Besides, I have a reason for going back so early.”

Every Chinese New Year, the children who had grown up and left the orphanage would return, if their circumstances allowed, to have New Year’s Eve dinner and see in the new year together.

This year, many of them had to delay their return until a day or two before New Year’s Eve due to work.

Without the older kids back to take charge of tasks like putting up couplets, the orphanage had no one to handle it.

However, just because others couldn’t go back didn’t mean Yun Zijin couldn’t.

As the only one who was both wealthy and had plenty of free time, Yun Zijin took on the task.

Besides, with her bodyguards around, what couldn’t she get done?

“But that’s still so early. I still…”

“You still what?”

Yun Zijin was a bit confused. Lu Yunque wasn’t the type to leave his sentences half-finished.

Lu Yunque said no more, simply holding Yun Zijin without letting go.

“I’m not leaving today, my flight is tomorrow. Your… withdrawal symptoms are kicking in a little early, don’t you think?”

Yun Zijin felt a little helpless.

Though Lu Yunque looked quite pitiful, like a puppy abandoned by its owner, Yun Zijin knew the orphanage needed her more.

“Can I go back with you?”

This would be his chance to meet her family.

In Lu Yunque’s eyes, Xia Zhengguang and Situ Yunliang didn’t count as Yun Zijin’s family. Only the orphanage director and the few elders there could be considered her parents.

“Sure, as long as you can get a ticket.”

There weren’t many flights to G City to begin with, and even fewer were direct.

Yun Zijin had managed to get her ticket only because she’d had Mei Lin keeping a constant watch, ready to snatch one up the moment it became available.

’Good heavens, Mei Lin is a beast at snagging tickets; she’s never once come up empty-handed!’

“I’ll apply for a flight path. I’ll get there two days earlier than you.”

Yun Zijin: ’I forgot the Lu Family has a private jet.’

Speaking of private jets, Yun Zijin had thought about buying one before, but then it had slipped her mind.

“Fine. As long as you can make it, I’ll take you to the orphanage to meet Dean Zhu Xiu, no matter when you arrive. Happy now?”

“Yes!”

How could Lu Yunque possibly say no? This was more than just okay; it was perfect.

“Now, can you let go of me?”

“Just a little longer~”

Lu Yunque was addicted to holding her. Even though Yun Zijin had given in, he didn’t let her go.

Yun Zijin was helpless. In any case, Lu Yunque wouldn’t do anything inappropriate, so she just let him be.

Back at Xingyu Mansion, Lu Yunque finally let Yun Zijin go, albeit reluctantly. He got out of the car with her and playfully insisted on following her into Villa No. 1.

“I have an early flight tomorrow. You can stay here, but don’t cause any trouble, okay?”

Entering the main villa, Yun Zijin shot Lu Yunque a warning look.

“I promise!”

Lu Yunque, of course, knew how to exercise restraint. Otherwise, it would be disastrous if he arrived in G City only to be kicked out the door.

True to his word, Lu Yunque was on his best behavior that day. Even his goodnight kiss was as light as a dragonfly skimming the water.

Yun Zijin found it strange, but as long as Lu Yunque wasn’t bothering her, she had no reason to press the issue.

It wasn’t until the next day, when their car stopped outside the airport and Lu Yunque pulled her into an incredibly long kiss, that she finally realized what was going on.

’This guy wasn’t avoiding trouble at all; he was just waiting for an opportunity to cause a big one.’

Having gotten what he wanted, Lu Yunque’s demeanor became much more attentive.

He opened the car door for her and handled her suitcase—acting just like a bellboy.

If she ignored the triumphant, beaming smile on his face, Yun Zijin might have actually believed he was a perfect gentleman.

Lu Yunque accompanied Yun Zijin all the way to the security checkpoint, then watched as she walked away, bit by bit, until she was out of sight.

The moment Lu Yunque turned to walk back, his entire aura shifted. He instantly switched into overbearing CEO mode, his gaze cold enough to freeze a person solid.

The girls nearby who had wanted to ask for his contact information were instantly scared off, abandoning the idea.

They couldn’t understand it. How could the man who seemed as gentle as a spring breeze just moments ago turn into a soul-stealing Satan in the blink of an eye?

Lu Yunque had no time to pay attention to the looks or thoughts of the people around him.

He had only changed his expression so drastically because he sensed someone was thinking of poaching his girl.

’A proper boyfriend should be as gentle as jade to his girlfriend, and completely dismissive of the shameless flirts outside.’