Chapter 208: "Are you available over the National Holidays, Mr. Lu?” (1)
Chapter 208: "Are you available over the National Holidays, Mr. Lu?” (1)
As though he could see through Su Rans struggle, Lu Shaos eyes flickered a little.
Okay, I will take off now. I will visit some other time.
Mmm, okay. Be safe, said Su Ran with a smile.
Su Ran, on the other hand, gave Lu Shao a look: Some other time? In your dreams!
Having said that, Su Ran thought Lu Shao would just take off. Lo and behold, he continued to stand there with no intention of leaving. She was a little baffled.
Ill walk you down?
Please, said Lu Shao. Then, after a slight pause, added, and thanks.
Su Ran,
Then, bye? said Su Ran after she had went back downstairs with Lu Shao.
Xiao Ran.
Huh? It took Su Ran a little bit of time to realize that he was referring to her.
Came to think about it, they were not strangers anymore and he was older than her. Him referring to her that way didnt seem problematic.
Many senior to her in the field referred to her that way as well.
Su Ran did not give this too much thought.
What is it?
Do you have some time? asked Lu Shao. And, after a slight pause, added, This wont take long.
Su Ran: No! I have no time at all! My fun is waiting for me upstairs!*
Hmm, what is it?
This was the first time that Su Ran saw a serious and somewhat anxious look on Lu Shao. She figured he must want to talk to her about something very serious.
Could it have to do with Su Hans education?
Truth be told, she felt that her son wasnt half bad when Lu Shao wasnt around.
Or did he want to talk about custody?
After all, they had never officially talked about the custody of Su Han or child support, etc.
The thought of those made Su Ran nervous.
You
I want to know you thoughts on me, said Lu Shao as he enunciated every single word while looked at Su Ran attentively. It was almost as though he wanted to see the answer on her.
Come again? This wasnt about Su Hans custody?
Su Ran was dazed and surprised.
And, at the same time, baffled by Lu Shaos question. She had no idea what to say to that.
Her thoughts? The two of them were not that familiar with each other. Part of her very limited impression of him was that: He seemed reliable. His look sand personality seemed alright. That was about it.
As for others?
Oh boy. If she was to ignore the fact that he was Su Hans father, then he was a boss through and through. How could she dare to have any opinion about him as a commoner?
I apologize, said Lu Shao when he noticed the struggle in Su Rans eyes. After a slight pause, he said, That seemed to have troubled you.
Let me put it a different way.
How would you like me to be? Is there any thing that you would like me to change or work on?
Lu Shaos voice was very sincere and his look serious. To a point that Su Ran was immediately reminded of the antagonizing relationship between Mr. Lu and Classmate Su Han.
Emmmm I think you are quite nice already. Even though he had missed Su Hans childhood up to this point but he was very much willing to take on the responsibilities as a father as soon as he had learned about Su Han. On top of that, he even made himself available to participate in his school activity.
Su Ran felt that he hasnt been a bad father at all.
Well, if I must say. Su Ran tried to organize her words. I think you can be more patient and more tender.
Truth was, from the perspective of a bystander, Lu Shaos education style toward Su Han was quite strict.
Oh, and, I feel that you can smile more.
Even if he wasnt smiling, he didnt have to look so cold and solemn.
As mature as Su Han was, he was still a 13-year-old boy. As a parent, uh, it wouldnt hurt to be more tender from time to time.
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Translator's notes:
Dont nobody ever stand between me and my food!