Chapter 75 - 75 75 Differences Between Kin and Non-Kin

75: Chapter 75: Differences Between Kin and Non-Kin 75: Chapter 75: Differences Between Kin and Non-Kin Su Lu perhaps had never noticed herself, but other people could clearly discern it.

In her concept, there was a significant distinction between ‘others’ and ‘her own people.’

Moreover, she would unconsciously treat them differently.

It wasn’t that she was not nice to ‘others.’ In fact, she usually treated ‘others’ much better than ‘her own people.’

Yet, even though she was nice, anyone a bit more perceptive could easily notice the different treatment based on proximity and distance.

For instance, at this moment, she had the waiter help Qiao Li, supporting him into the back seat of the car.

She then acted like a driver, sliding into the driver’s seat, and started the car.

The map on her phone was Qiao Li’s address, which she had asked Su Zhe earlier when Qiao Li started to fend off drinks for her.

She had intended to take Qiao Li home, depending on his level of intoxication.

If he was just a bit tipsy, she would take him home herself.

If he was heavily drunk, she would call a designated driver for help.

When dealing with ‘others,’ Su Lu was always able to anticipate everything well in advance and arrange it properly.

It was as if being emotional, impulsive, or sentimental were not an option for her.

She drove the car out of the club.

Meanwhile,

Cheng Yan turned his head from the driver’s seat to look at Bo Jingshen in the backseat, “BOSS, where to now?

Should we follow?”

Cheng Yan felt a bit of a headache, he had been working for Bo Jingshen for quite some time and had always seen Bo Jingshen’s decisive and sharp side.

Where had he ever seen the BOSS like this before?

He had actually come here specifically, not to enjoy a leisurely time at the club, but to be here…

Cheng Yan, who had also lived abroad for several years, thought things through in his mind and felt…

it must be considered surveillance, right?

And it seemed that the BOSS was planning to continue the surveillance.

Sure enough.

Bo Jingshen’s brow furrowed deeply, “Follow them!”

Cheng Yan pressed the accelerator to maintain a suitable distance and followed.

It was truly not easy to be an executive assistant these days, without some skills, one really wouldn’t make it, the job scope was too broad!

Cheng Yan felt that if he ever quit one day, perhaps he could make a living by opening a private detective agency.

Su Lu drove steadily, following the directions on the navigation.

Qiao Li sat in the back seat, leaning into the seatback with his eyes closed, resting as if he were asleep—the car interior was very quiet.

Su Lu really liked this quietness.

To be honest, with people she was sufficiently familiar with, she could joke, be humorous, and engage in banter.

But with those she wasn’t close enough with, she would be very restrained, or rather, guarded.

So if she really had to chat with Qiao Li along the way, Su Lu would probably feel quite uncomfortable.

Instead, the quietness now was better than anything else.

Half an hour later, they arrived at Qiao Li’s apartment complex.

Su Lu parked the car steadily, quite pleased with her driving, she lifted her chin proudly, patted the steering wheel, and inwardly praised herself.

Then she turned her gaze and softly said, “Qiao Li, we’re here.”

She had thought Qiao Li was asleep, but as she called out, he opened his eyes.

A pair of warm and clear eyes stared straight at her, as if awake, yet seemingly drunk.

Su Lu blinked, seeing no response from him, she called out again, “Qiao Li…”

“Are we here?” Qiao Li gently questioned back.

“Yes.”

“That was quick,” Qiao Li said softly, his voice tinged with a sigh.

“I drive okay, not too fast.” Su Lu said with a smile, “Well, get some rest early, thank you for today.”

Qiao Li didn’t say anything, which really made it hard for Su Lu to guess whether he was sober or still drunk.

But she was patient, after finishing speaking she just quietly waited, planning to repeat what she said if he didn’t respond soon.

Patience is essential when dealing with drunk people after all.

Fortunately, Qiao Li didn’t remain indifferent, he just quietly watched her and after a moment, nodded.

“Then, be careful on your way back.

Get some rest early too,” Qiao Li said.

“Alright, don’t worry.” Su Lu thought about it and decided to get out of the car first, opening the car door for him.

After Qiao Li got out, he stood there and reached out his hand towards Su Lu.

“Hmm?” Su Lu was a bit perplexed.

But Qiao Li had a warm smile on his face, “Looks like we’ll be working together from now on, huh?

Or should I say working for you.

Well…

should I say ‘please take care of me’, or ‘happy cooperation’?”

Su Lu smiled, reached out her hand, and took the initiative to say, “Please take care of me.”

Qiao Li, holding the soft, boneless hand in his palm, was momentarily lost in thought.

“Qiao Li?” Su Lu called out to him when he showed no reaction again.

Qiao Li then nodded, slowly releasing her hand, “Be careful on your way back.”

“Um.” Su Lu got into the car and drove away.

As Qiao Li watched her car leave, and as her taillights disappeared around the corner, he let out a long sigh, sounding somewhat regretful.

He turned around and walked into the residential area while taking out his phone to dial a number.

It was answered soon after.

The slightly cold voice and somewhat lazy tone of Su Zhe came through from the other end.

Su Zhe: “Yeah.

Speak.”

Qiao Li: “Lulu has gone back.”

Su Zhe: “Good.”

Qiao Li: “I didn’t let her drink, but I couldn’t bring myself to ask her to come up for a cup of tea before leaving.”

Su Zhe chuckled softly, “Useless.”

“Exactly…” Qiao Li sighed softly, “That’s truly your sister, Su Zhe.”

“Hmm?” Su Zhe raised an eyebrow, “How so?”

“The boundaries between closeness and distance are too distinct, sometimes it’s impossible to pretend not to understand,” Qiao Li sighed softly, “To tell you the truth, I always thought she was a gentle, obedient little bunny.”

Su Zhe thought for a moment, “Lulu is indeed like a gentle, obedient little bunny,” Su Zhe said, pausing before adding, “But indeed she maintains very clear boundaries, what’s bad about that?

Wagging tail at everyone is not good, easy to be deceived.”

And it was related to Su Lu’s childhood experiences and the longstanding atmosphere of the Su Family.

Su Lu’s self-protection was engraved in her bones, and even her gentleness and obedience were somehow her camouflage.

“I’m complaining to you, and you really have no sympathy,” Qiao Li said helplessly.

“I’m cold-hearted and ruthless, you’re not knowing this for the first day, okay, nothing else, I’m hanging up,” Su Zhe said.

Qiao Li thought for a moment and then said, “I’m starting work at Lulu’s place tomorrow, anything you need me to know?”

Su Zhe pondered silently on the other end for a moment before softly saying, “Boss dumped a project on Lulu, keep an eye on it, don’t let that son of Boss bully Lulu.”

At this very moment, at Qiao Li’s residential area entrance, inside a black luxury car, the son of Boss mentioned by Su Zhe…

was sitting upright and serious.