Chapter 63: Chapter 63: Rejection.

Sensing Ares’s displeasure, Lu Xiao gently patted his arm and gave him a reassuring smile before turning to Noah. “You just want to thank me?”

’She hadn’t actually expected Noah to be so persistent,’ but then she remembered how he had pestered Lu Huan, and it made sense. ’This guy must just have an obsessive personality.’

At her words, an awkward blush crept onto Noah’s face. “I… I want to become your side husband… A husband would be fine too.”

As he spoke, Noah subconsciously glanced at Ares. ’If someone of Ares’s status is only Lu Xiao’s side husband,’ he probably thought, ’it might be difficult for someone like me to achieve that.’ But being a regular husband would be fine too. As long as he could stay by Lu Xiao’s side, he would be satisfied.

Hearing this, Lu Xiao wasn’t surprised. In fact, she felt a sense of relief.

Now that he had said it out loud, she could reject him.

“I’m sorry, but I’m not taking any more husbands or side husbands.”

“Why? Are you rejecting me because you think I have no accomplishments or abilities?”

Lu Xiao shook her head. “It’s none of that. I simply don’t like you, so I don’t want to accept you. Do you understand? If you do, then go home. At your age, you shouldn’t be thinking about these things. The proper thing to do is focus on your studies.”

Noah was about the same age as Lu Huan, having only recently come of age.

’He hasn’t even experienced life yet, and he’s already thinking about becoming someone’s side husband or husband.’ Lu Xiao found it somewhat incomprehensible.

In Lu Xiao’s opinion, if she were a male in this world, she would never even think about getting married. She’d be happier alone, even if it meant growing old by herself.

Noah looked utterly devastated. But Lu Xiao had been so blunt she hadn’t left him even a sliver of room for hope or fantasy.

If she had rejected him simply for having no accomplishments, no abilities, or for being too young, he could have worked on those things.

But if she simply didn’t like him, there was nothing he could do.

Because he didn’t know how to make someone like him.

Seeing Noah’s devastated expression, Lu Xiao said, “Go on home and focus on your studies. Your life has just begun. Don’t mind what I said today. One day, you’ll find someone and the feelings will be mutual. Don’t come looking for me anymore. You don’t want to be a source of trouble for me, do you?”

That last sentence completely crushed any lingering hope Noah might have had.

Without waiting for Noah’s reply, Lu Xiao pulled Ares by the hand back to the hover car. As soon as the door shut, she patted her chest. “What do I have to do to stop people from randomly showing up to ask me this? Ares, do you think I should wear a sign that says ’Not seeking males’?”

Ares chuckled at Lu Xiao’s reaction. It warmed his heart, but he also felt she was sacrificing too much.

“Actually, you could…”

“Stop right there, Ares. If you’re about to suggest I accept those males who want to be my side husband, husband, or even main husband, then don’t bother. I’m not going to change my mind.”

’My home really doesn’t need that many people.’

’Just the two of us, me and Ares, is perfect.’

At her words, Ares simply replied, “Alright. I won’t bring it up again.”

Lu Xiao smiled and patted his shoulder. “That’s worthy of praise.”

Ares didn’t really understand why Lu Xiao was so different from other females. She didn’t seem to have much passion for males, yet she treated them with kindness.

But at the same time, it was a kindness kept at a distance.

It wasn’t like other females, who, no matter how devoted they acted or how aloof they seemed, would almost always accept any male who came knocking.

Because adding a male to the household wasn’t just about adding another person; it was about adding their wealth.

But Lu Xiao had rejected every single male who wanted to join her family.

He felt incredibly lucky. He was moved, and it made him want to work even harder to give Lu Xiao a better life. He had to show her that she hadn’t made the wrong choice.

Lu Xiao had no idea what was going through Ares’s mind. She was busy finalizing the menu for the next day on her terminal. “Teacher Ai Li and the others are coming over tomorrow,” she said to Ares. “Help me look at these dishes. Do you think it’s enough? There will be four of them. I was also thinking of making a dessert for after the meal.”

Ares looked at the list on Lu Xiao’s light screen. She had planned ten different dishes.

“It should be enough.”

“That’s good. You’ll have to get up with me tomorrow morning, Ares. Otherwise, I’m afraid I won’t get it all done. Sorry to put you to work.”

“It’s no trouble at all. I can handle it myself. You should relax and enjoy the weekend with your friends.”

“Absolutely not. They’re my friends, I invited them. How can I just make you do all the work? We can’t do that. It’s more than enough if you just help me as my assistant. Next time you invite friends over, I’ll help you too. This is our home, Ares. There’s no ’this person should do this’ and ’that person shouldn’t do that’.”

“Okay. I understand.”

Hearing his response, Lu Xiao happily gave him a hug.

’Ares is really changing more and more,’ she thought. ’He doesn’t kneel at the drop of a hat anymore, or ask me to punish him for every little thing.’

’He’s becoming more and more able to be himself around me.’

It made Lu Xiao feel as if Ares was truly coming alive.

’I really like this side of Ares.’

’It also proves my guidance was right.’

「Back home.」

Just as Lu Xiao stepped out of the hover car, she saw a figure lingering by her gate.

At first, she didn’t recognize who it was, until a voice called out from the yard. “Sis, it’s me, Lu Huan! Are you back?”

Hearing the name “Lu Huan,” Lu Xiao frowned. ’Why isn’t he at school?’ she wondered. ’What is he doing here all of a sudden?’

’Did he get into trouble again?’

Lu Xiao was speechless. She walked over and opened the gate. “What do you want?”

Seeing Lu Xiao’s impatient expression, Lu Huan’s smile faltered. “It’s the weekend tomorrow. I didn’t have anywhere else to go, so I thought I’d come by.”

“What do you mean you have nowhere to go? Can’t you stay at the school?” Lu Xiao didn’t understand.

“No, that’s not it. It’s just… everyone else went out for the weekend. I didn’t want to go out, but I didn’t want to stay at school either, so I thought I’d stay here. I can help with the chores!” Lu Huan rushed out the last part.

He said it as if he was sure that was what Lu Xiao wanted to hear.

“You didn’t get into trouble again, did you?” Even with his explanation, Lu Xiao didn’t let her guard down.

“No, no! I swear I didn’t this time. I actually haven’t gone out in a long time. I don’t even go to bars anymore. Sis, I think you were right. At my age, I really should be focusing on my studies.”

Hearing this, Lu Xiao scoffed. “Fine. Get in.”

’I’ll listen to what he says, but I’m not going to believe it.’

’After all, the kid had a track record.’

“The same rule applies. You can stay, but you take care of your own business.”

Lu Huan nodded eagerly. “I get it! I won’t be a bother to you or my brother-in-law!”

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