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Chapter 466 Zhizhi, shall we get married?

A knowing glint flashed in Lu Boxi's eyes as he smiled and said, "I guess you're wondering if our generation will also be like my father's, with several brothers sharing one wife?"

Zhao Yizhi, realizing that her thoughts had been exposed, nodded vigorously, a hint of barely perceptible expectation in her eyes.

Seeing this, Lu Boxi quickly waved his hand and explained earnestly, "Zhizhi, don't worry, the law clearly prohibits it now."

"Besides, our family is so well-off now, how could we possibly live like before? We lived like that because our circumstances were so bad, we had no other choice."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yizhi felt an indescribable sense of disappointment welling up inside her.

How could such a wonderful tradition have been lost?

If one could be loved and cared for by several outstanding people like Aunt Lu, that would be quite nice.

She suppressed her emotions and changed the subject, asking, "By the way, weren't your grandparents from Beijing? How come they married your mother off to a small place in Province C?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Boxi sighed softly: "This matter is a long story."

As he spoke, he recounted in detail to Zhao Yizhi how his grandmother and mother had ended up in Province C.

Zhao Yizhi listened quietly, a faint smile playing on her lips, and she secretly understood: No wonder the Lu family has such a custom, so that's how it is.

As night deepened, Lu Boxi escorted Zhao Yizhi back to Lu Zhi's courtyard. Before parting, the two embraced and kissed each other affectionately twice. Zhao Yizhi blushed and turned to run into the courtyard.

Lu Boxi stood outside the courtyard gate, watching her retreating figure, his heart filled with reluctance. He couldn't help but call out into the courtyard, "Zhizhi, let's get married soon, okay? I really can't wait to bring you home."

Zhao Yizhi leaned against the door, her tone firm yet gentle: "No, I want to make a name for myself first. Only then can I be more worthy of you and stand by your side openly and honestly."

Lu Boxi looked puzzled, but his tone was somewhat urgent: "Even if you don't have a career, you're still good enough for me! I love you, and for that alone, you deserve all my favor and cherishment."

Zhao Yizhi gently shook her head, her voice softening slightly: "Bo Xi, you know, I love the entertainment industry so much. I want to establish myself in this industry through my own efforts."

Seeing her resolute expression, Lu Boxi finally softened and nodded: "Alright, I won't force you."

"However, Mom said before that you should sign with my cousin's company. Would you like to reconsider? Our family has shares there, and I can always protect you and make sure you don't suffer any injustice."

Zhao Yizhi refused without hesitation: "If I sign with your cousin's company, no matter how much I achieve in the future, I will always be labeled as 'relying on Lu Boxi,' and I will never be able to get rid of your halo."

Lu Boxi smiled helplessly: "Isn't it a kind of happiness to have someone to rely on? I wish you could always rely on me so I can take good care of you."

"No, I want to rely on myself." Zhao Yizhi's tone was firm, her eyes shining. "I want to become a big star who can shine on his own, and stand on the stage next to you, instead of always living under your protection."

Actually, she had other plans in mind: she had no intention of marrying Lu Boxi at all; it was too early.

She wants to wait until she has established herself in the entertainment industry and has enough resources before considering marriage.

For the next few days, Lu Boxi continued to take her sightseeing every day, showing her all the sights of the capital.

Aside from the occasional family meal together, Zhao Yizhi never saw Lu Boyi again.

Seeing that she insisted on her own ideas, Lu Boxi could only give up and ruffled her hair.

She said gently, "Okay, I won't force you. Get some rest. I'll take you wherever you want to go tomorrow."

Zhao Yizhi shook her head: "No, I'm tired from playing these past few days. I'll just rest at home tomorrow."

Lu Boxi nodded, gave a few more instructions, and then turned to leave.

The next day, Lu Boyi had been in Beijing for almost ten days. He was worried about the company, so he decided to return to Pengcheng to work ahead of schedule.

When he told Shen Li about this, Shen Li had no objections at all, but simply instructed him: "Okay, after you go back, go to your cousin Shen Nuan to get the key. I asked her to buy you an apartment in Pengcheng. Once you get the key, you can move in directly. You don't need to worry about finding a place anymore."

Lu Boyi nodded, replied "Okay," packed his luggage quickly, and set off for Shenzhen.

After returning to Pengcheng, Lu Boyi rested for a day to recover from the fatigue of the journey. The next morning, he set off for the neighborhood where his older cousin, Shen Nuan, lived.

He had communicated with Shen Nuan beforehand that he would go to get the keys, but when he arrived at the entrance of the community, he was stopped—the community had strict security and required access control to enter. He did not have an access card, so he could only stand at the entrance and wait.

Not far away, Ming Nianxi was walking towards the residential area with her best friend Xie Shuyao when she inadvertently caught sight of Lu Boyi standing at the entrance.

She immediately stopped in her tracks, tugged at Xie Shuyao beside her, and whispered, "Shuyao, look at that man, doesn't he look familiar?"

Xie Shuyao looked in the direction she was pointing, stared at Lu Boyi for a few seconds, frowned and said, "He looks kind of familiar, but I can't remember who he is right now."

The two were pondering this, and before they could even approach, a woman much older than them walked out of the residential area.

—It was Shen Nuan.

She spotted Lu Boyi at the door immediately, a smile spreading across her face. She quickly walked over and gave him a hug, her voice warm and affectionate: "Boyi, you're finally back!"

Lu Boyi stiffened, instinctively wanting to push her away—he never liked others getting too close to him, but Shen Nuan, as his older cousin, always ignored his resistance.

Shen Nuan seemed not to notice his furrowed brows. After letting go of him, she shook the keys in her hand and said with a smile, "Let's go, I'll take you to see the house I helped you buy. I guarantee it will suit your taste." As she spoke, she naturally hooked her arm around his and pulled him into the residential area.

Xie Shuyao watched the two's intimate actions from afar, and suddenly her eyes lit up.

He clapped his hands, then exclaimed in sudden realization, "Oh... I remember now!"

Ming Nianxi also suddenly realized what was happening, and looked up at Xie Shuyao.

He exclaimed excitedly, "I remember now! It's the person we met at the airport last time!"

"Yes! It's him!" Xie Shuyao nodded repeatedly, her tone certain.

Ming Nianxi frowned, her tone tinged with disdain: "But this woman isn't the pretty woman who was with him at the airport that day."

"Yes, they are not the same person at all." Xie Shuyao nodded, somewhat puzzled.

Ming Nianxi curled her lip, her tone becoming increasingly disdainful: "He looks decent enough, but I never expected him to be such a scumbag, cheating on his wife with two women!"