The Female Lead is Looking at Me Differently (GL) - Chapter 42.2

Wen Zhao came to the City Lord’s Residence and met Zhan Fu. As soon as Zhan Fu saw her, she quickly waved her over.

She looked at Wen Zhao, seeming a little hesitant, wanting to ask about Wen Zhao’s mood, but was afraid that it would be too abrupt and make Wen Zhao recall the sad things.

Seeing this, Wen Zhao smiled lightly, she lowered her eyes, “I’m fine, you don’t have to worry.”

Zhan Fu asked again, “Are you really okay?”

Wen Zhao nodded, “By the way, what did your father say? Did he agree?”

Zhan Fu raised an eyebrow slightly, “Of course he agreed. And even if he didn’t agree, what could he do? Times have changed, and now I have enough confidence to run away from home.”

Wen Zhao smiled lightly, “That’s good.”

Zhan Fu propped her cheek with one hand, and there was a hint of thought in her expression. “Tell me, why does Lu Bicai always dress as a man and become a flower thief?”

Before Wen Zhao could answer, Zhan Fu narrowed her eyes and then asked a second question, “Tell me, why does she want to become a flower thief? Did she actually have anything substantial with those women?”

This question… was even harder to answer than the first one.

Wen Zhao even felt a little sorry for Lu Bicai.

But it’s indeed a very thought-provoking and questionable matter.

Wen Zhao only knew about Lu Bicai’s external appearance from reading the original novel. She didn’t even know that she was a woman and was a fellow disciple of Xie Ting. This shows how little the original novel delved into Lu Bicai’s background secrets.

But she felt that there was one point that could still be discussed. “I think dressing as a man is more for convenience, isn’t it?”

Zhan Fu raised an eyebrow slightly.

Wen Zhao thought, “Although the atmosphere is more open now, there are still many things that are more convenient for men, so Lu Bicai might have dressed as a man for this reason.”

She thought for a moment, “Of course, she might also want to hide her relationship with Xie Ting?”

Zhan Fu wrinkled her nose, “Then what is she trying to hide? It’s really confusing, but at the same time, it makes me want to dig into the secrets behind it.”

Wen Zhao couldn’t help but laugh, “You say that, and I’m starting to worry about Lu Bicai.”

Zhan Fu came back to her senses, “Why would you worry about her? I’m not going to do anything, I’m just curious, I’m not going to eat her, am I?”

Wen Zhao laughed, bringing up the previous topic. “When you asked if Lu Bicai had anything with those women… you didn’t have this cute expression. On the contrary, you were quite fierce.”

Zhan Fu pouted, “You’re talking nonsense, I didn’t.”

Wen Zhao smiled, “If you say no, then no.”

Zhan Fu shook her head, “It’s normal for me to have such worries and thoughts. After all… it’s really something that makes me uncomfortable. If we switch places…”

Having said that, Zhan Fu suddenly jolted and immediately closed her mouth.

She couldn’t continue with this example. She was getting carried away.

After all, she had seen how heartbroken Wen Zhao was yesterday. Therefore, although she didn’t know exactly why Wen Zhao couldn’t be with Fu Yu, it must be something very important and very difficult. That’s why Wen Zhao was so painful.

Since she was already so sad about Fu Yu, it would be heartless if Zhan Fu used Fu Yu as an example again.

Therefore, she immediately stopped talking and felt a little regretful.

However, how could Wen Zhao not guess what Zhan Fu was going to say next? Therefore, she easily guessed the second half of the sentence.

What if it was Fu Yu who did those things?

What if Fu Yu had someone else closer to her in the future?

Whether it was a man or a woman… they would have more intimate contact, embracing and kissing each other, their breaths intertwined, and a tender affection. Fu Yu would also show her tenderness to that person, a special privilege that belonged only to another person.

And she would only be a piece of history forgotten in the back of her mind. Perhaps in the future, when Fu Yu thought of her again, she wouldn’t have any emotional fluctuations.

Thinking of this, Wen Zhao slowly clenched her fist, trying to bring her sanity back with the pain of her nails digging into her palm.

Zhan Fu looked at her, “I’m sorry, A Zhao…”

Wen Zhao came back to her senses and shook her head gently, “You don’t have to worry about it, how could this be your fault.”

Zhan Fu sighed, somewhat puzzled, “Hey, what kind of problem is it that makes you unable to accept Fu Yu, when you obviously have feelings for her? Is it your family’s opposition?”

Wen Zhao’s eyelashes fluttered as she shook her head.

Zhan Fu asked again, “Is it because you care about what others think?”

Wen Zhao shook her head gently.

What others think? How could that be? She had traveled from the modern world to this book world, and she had experienced all sorts of things. How could she be afraid of the so-called opinions of others? Especially since she had already placed Fu Yu in her heart, how could the voices of outsiders be more important than Fu Yu.

But… it wasn’t these things that were hindering her.

Wen Zhao’s voice lowered, “I can’t say, so Zhan Fu, don’t ask anymore.”

Zhan Fu stopped and then rubbed Wen Zhao’s head, “Okay, I understand.”

••••

You Zixia and Fu Yu acted pretty quickly. Before noon, they had successfully captured Lu Bicai.

When the news came, Zhan Fu was almost overjoyed… but she quickly realized that this was not good, so she coughed and calmed her emotions.

“Then, bring her over to have dinner with us,” Zhan Fu suggested.

You Zixia, who came to deliver the message, couldn’t help but laugh after his initial surprise, “Are you in such a hurry, Your Highness?”

After experiencing the situation between Fu Yu and Wen Zhao, You Zixia was finally not so dense in this aspect. With a couple as an example, You Zixia could no longer be so foolish. Therefore, he could also see some special things between Zhan Fu and Lu Bicai.

The vaguely melancholy feeling in his heart had completely disappeared.

“Alright, then I’ll go back and tell Fu Yu. I’m lucky too, I just happen to be able to taste the delicious food of the City Lord’s residence.”

Zhan Fu raised an eyebrow, “I won’t disappoint you.”

Wen Zhao watched You Zixia’s back disappear, and suddenly thought of something that happened before. She murmured thoughtfully, “Did Senior brother… like you before?”

Zhan Fu was drinking water and almost choked. She quickly put down her cup, “You’re talking about You Zixia? I don’t think so.”

Wen Zhao looked over, “Why do you say that?”

Zhan Fu thought for a moment, “I think it’s because of what I felt when I was poisoned. Your senior brother is indeed a good person in the clear sense. He is gentle, responsible, and willing to take responsibility. He is friendly to his companions and is also willing to make sacrifices. But he is too emotionally obtuse, and sometimes he doesn’t even realize if he likes someone else.”

“People like him are basically dull.”

“When I was poisoned, You Zixia said he would help me, and to reassure me and make me trust him, he was even willing to hand over the jade pendant his mother left him. But that kind of jade pendant is clearly meant to be given to a future daughter-in-law, but You Zixia only treated it as an important token of trust, and never thought about the meaning hidden within it.”

“If he were facing a woman he liked, no matter how dull he was, when he took out this jade pendant, he should have already had some feelings in his heart. But You Zixia didn’t, he still had the ‘chivalrous heart’, so I concluded that he had no romantic feelings for me. Maybe he will in the future, but…”

Zhan Fu shook her head lightly.

Wen Zhao didn’t pursue the topic anymore, she just smiled with a little worry, “I wonder if Senior brother will meet someone he truly loves in the future.”

As she thought about You Zixia, Zhan Fu quietly turned her gaze to her.

What Wen Zhao was thinking about for You Zixia was also what Zhan Fu was thinking about at this moment.

Although she didn’t know why Wen Zhao and Fu Yu had broken up, but… since they had already broken up, it meant that they were not destined to be together. In the future, perhaps she could help Wen Zhao look for other suitable men or women.

There were more people in the world than just Fu Yu.

••••

You Zixia and the other two came over. Lu Bicai wasn’t tied up, but seeing how obediently she was following, there must be something else restraining her.

However, just because she was following didn’t mean Lu Bicai was willing.

From the outside to the room, Lu Bicai had shown several times that she wanted to escape, and she didn’t even try to hide these thoughts on her face.

After entering the room, she didn’t even glance at Zhan Fu, simply pursing her lips and lowering her eyes, as if she had never met Zhan Fu before, and they were just strangers.

Zhan Fu raised her eyebrows slightly but didn’t get angry. She gestured for the others to sit down first, and then she deliberately examined her newly done nails, her voice melodious, “How do my nails look? Are they pretty?”

She didn’t need anyone to answer, she just held her hand in the air and turned it gently. Her fingertips were like green onions, smooth and translucent.

“Especially this red… it looks even more alluring against something snow-white, doesn’t it?”

Hearing Zhan Fu’s words, for some reason, Wen Zhao felt like she understood something else…

Lu Bicai suddenly clenched her hand and turned her face to the side. Although she tried hard to hide it, her ears turned a slight shade of red.

But Zhan Fu didn’t press on, she just retracted her hand and smiled lightly, “Mr. Lu, oh, no, Miss Lu, please sit down?”

Lu Bicai hadn’t changed back into women’s clothing, and she was still dressed as before.

But before knowing her identity, Wen Zhao only thought she was handsome, a dashing and carefree person. However, after knowing Lu Bicai’s true gender, the more Wen Zhao looked at her, the more she could see the feminine charm in her.

If Fu Yu’s appearance was appealing to both men and women, then Lu Bicai’s appearance could be said to suit both genders.

Lu Bicai pursed her lips and then walked over, lifting her robe and sitting down at the table.

Zhan Fu looked down at her and a smile flashed in her eyes. Then she clapped her hands, and people started serving dishes one after another.

This lunch was practically Zhan Fu’s performance.

Well, maybe that’s not quite right, but Wen Zhao always felt like the three of them were just spectators here to eat, and the real protagonists were Zhan Fu and Lu Bicai.

Zhan Fu sat next to Lu Bicai, and she would occasionally serve Lu Bicai some food. At first, Lu Bicai refused, but every time she refused, Zhan Fu would say something ambiguous, making it difficult for Lu Bicai to respond, so in the end, the food was still placed in her bowl.

Sitting on the side, Wen Zhao listened, and she didn’t know if it was her own dirty mind, but she always felt that every word Zhan Fu said was meaningful.

Then the soup was served, and Zhan Fu poured a bowl of soup for Lu Bicai.

By this time, Lu Bicai was too lazy and didn’t want to resist anymore. With a listless expression, she simply said, “Just put it there.”

Zhan Fu’s red lips curled up, but her hand shook, and the soup, which had looked barely warm since it was served, was spilled on Lu Bicai.

Lu Bicai: !

Wen Zhao’s eyes widened slightly.

She had said that the soup had hardly any steam when it was served. Zhan Fu wouldn’t make such a mistake. So… she was waiting for this. Amazing.

Zhan Fu quickly said, “I’m so sorry, it’s my hand that’s shaking. I must be too tired from earlier.” She raised her eyes, smiling, “Someone, take Miss Lu to change into a clean set of clothes.”

Lu Bicai pursed her lips, her face red, not sure if it was from anger or embarrassment.

But since the soup had spilled on her clothes, she had no choice but to stand up and follow the maid out.

Before the two left, Zhan Fu said, “I have new clothes over there, you can change into mine. There are styles for both men and women, just see which one you… like.”

Lu Bicai: “……….”

She hesitated, clenched her fist, and then flicked her sleeve and left.

Zhan Fu let out a soft chuckle and shook her head, “So easily provoked.”

You Zixia, who was watching: “…….”

Then Zhan Fu called someone over, “Go, take away the soup and bring a new one.”

Wen Zhao couldn’t help but shake her head and sigh again. Although Zhan Fu seemed inexperienced before, these little tricks were really impressive.

Is this really a young lady who has never left the city or been in love? She’s quite something.

Then she casually glanced around and inadvertently met Fu Yu’s gaze.

At the moment their eyes met, Wen Zhao’s heart skipped a beat, and the relaxed atmosphere immediately disappeared.

At that moment, she even had the illusion that Fu Yu had been watching her silently… which is why their eyes met when she looked over.

But then, Fu Yu calmly looked away. With such a calm and indifferent look, it directly overturned Wen Zhao’s previous guess.

She felt a little uncomfortable and pursed her lips, the smile on her face slowly fading.