Chapter 130: Let Me Explain

Chapter 130: Chapter 130: Let Me Explain

"Lu Zhengchuan?" Su Wan’s eyes widened in astonishment, a mix of delight and disbelief.

But when she thought of Xu Rongrong, a flicker of anger returned.

Still, as Lu Zhengchuan strode toward her, she rose to her feet instinctively, watching him draw near.

"When did you get back? What are you doing at school?" Su Wan asked.

Lu Zhengchuan reached her side and casually set a lunchbox on the desk before his hands instinctively went to support her.

"I got back this morning. Mom and Dad said you were in class, so I waited for Aunt Zhao to finish making lunch and brought it over. I was planning on coming to see you anyway."

Lu Zhengchuan helped her sit down, then took the seat beside her.

He first studied Su Wan’s expression and noticed her brow was slightly furrowed. Then his gaze fell to her large belly, concealed beneath her school uniform jacket. A wave of panic washed over him, and he quickly reached out to touch her stomach.

"What’s wrong?" he asked anxiously. "Does something hurt?"

"My back hurts from sitting so long," Su Wan said honestly. Feeling like she couldn’t take it anymore, she abruptly stood up.

Lu Zhengchuan reacted instantly, getting to his feet as well and placing his hands on her lower back to start massaging it.

The uncomfortable furrow in Su Wan’s brow eased, and she finally felt a bit of relief.

Watching her expression, Lu Zhengchuan asked softly, "How about we go back to the dorm to eat? You can lie down afterward, and I’ll give you a proper massage."

Su Wan was tempted. Lately, when her back ached, it was always Aunt Zhao or her mother who massaged it for her.

She had never sat for an entire morning at home, so it hadn’t been so bad. But now that she was actually attending classes, her back was starting to protest.

"Okay," Su Wan agreed with a nod.

Lu Zhengchuan got up and supported her, carrying the lunchbox in one hand and wrapping the other arm around her waist as they headed out.

"Lu Zhengchuan!?"

They had only just stepped out of the classroom when Xu Rongrong came running over, panting for breath. Down the hallway, her eyes immediately locked onto Lu Zhengchuan, who was attending to Su Wan with the utmost care.

She saw the husband with his arm around his wife, his gentle gaze fixed on her belly. The tender scene made her mind go blank with a sudden BUZZ. The tip of her nose stung, and tears threatened to spill from her eyes.

She had never believed that Lu Zhengchuan would actually marry someone and settle down.

She thought he wouldn’t marry easily. He seemed easygoing, but he was actually very picky and had never dated anyone before he met her.

He wasn’t the promiscuous type.

It was precisely because his romantic life was so "clean" that Xu Rongrong felt Lu Zhengchuan was a man worth having—so much better than her own father, that disgusting man who had slept with countless women and been married two or three times over.

But now, this one scene had shattered all her naive illusions!

’Men are all the same. No man can stay with just one woman for his entire life. Even Lu Zhengchuan is no exception.’

"Lu Zhengchuan, you’ve disappointed me so much! How could you marry someone else? How could you sleep with someone else? How could you actually have a wife?" Xu Rongrong’s voice was laced with an anguish and turmoil she didn’t even recognize herself. All she knew was that she could barely breathe.

Su Wan looked up at Xu Rongrong, her eyes filled with caution.

She instinctively stopped walking and even recoiled slightly from Lu Zhengchuan’s touch.

In truth, when it came to matters of the heart, she and Xu Rongrong were fundamentally the same type of person.

"Xu Rongrong?" Lu Zhengchuan looked up at her, but before he could say anything, he felt Su Wan push him away.

Lu Zhengchuan had no idea what was happening. He wanted to ask Su Wan, but Xu Rongrong had already stormed up to him, raising her hand to slap him across the face.

Lu Zhengchuan instinctively shot out a hand and caught her wrist.

"Xu Rongrong, what the hell is wrong with you?"

Su Wan couldn’t help but stare at the sight of his hand gripping Xu Rongrong’s wrist.

Lu Zhengchuan sensed something was wrong and immediately let go.

Seizing the opportunity, Xu Rongrong raised her hand again and swung violently at Lu Zhengchuan.

After a moment’s hesitation, Lu Zhengchuan turned his back to Xu Rongrong, pulling Su Wan into his arms to shield her.

Peeking over his shoulder, Su Wan could see Xu Rongrong’s tear-streaked face.

She could see the force of the blows on Lu Zhengchuan’s shoulders gradually weakening, and she could also see the reluctance and pained struggle in Xu Rongrong’s eyes.

Xu Rongrong sniffled and met Su Wan’s eyes. "Su Wan, you see? This is the man you married. Once his feelings are gone, he shows absolutely no mercy. I hope you never have a day like the one I’m having."

She spoke of hope, but the sarcasm in her eyes was a clear warning to Su Wan: no man can truly love someone forever. Love always has an expiration date. Perhaps in the very next moment, Lu Zhengchuan would retract all his affection, leaving Su Wan lost and unable to move on, just like Xu Rongrong herself.

The more Lu Zhengchuan listened, the more wrong it sounded. "Xu Rongrong, what kind of nonsense are you spouting to my wife?"

"When have I ever shown you no mercy?"

"Hah. You know perfectly well," Xu Rongrong retorted, her voice dripping with resentment. "I thought you would wait for me these past two years, but instead you went and got married behind my back."

"See? All you men are the same."

His face dark, Lu Zhengchuan pulled Su Wan back a step before turning to confront Xu Rongrong.

"Xu Rongrong, if you have something to say, then say it clearly. I have nothing to do with you, so what does my marriage have to do with you?"

In Xu Rongrong’s eyes, his attitude just looked like he was desperate to sever all ties with her.

Xu Rongrong was so furious her eyes turned red again. Clenching her fists, she demanded, "Lu Zhengchuan, are you denying the fact that you used to date me?"

"Date you?" Lu Zhengchuan let out an incredulous, angry laugh. "When did I ever date you?"

"Lu Zhengchuan, you’re a coward! If you have any guts, admit it in front of Su Wan," Xu Rongrong snarled, pointing an accusing finger at him.

Lu Zhengchuan’s expression remained unchanged as he stated firmly, "I never dated you. It’s a fact that you pursued me, but I never once agreed. If you believe we were dating, that’s your own business. I can’t control what you think."

"You... How can you say something so irresponsible?" Xu Rongrong’s face turned pale with rage. The hand at her side clenched into a fist, and she swung at him again.

Lu Zhengchuan stepped back, not allowing the slap to land.

Lu Zhengchuan asked coldly, "Fine. I’ll ask you then. You claim we dated. What’s your proof? Any witnesses? Any evidence?"

"Or is this all just a fantasy you’ve cooked up? You tried to force me into a relationship, and whenever I refused, you just pretended you didn’t hear me."

Su Wan tilted her head and saw that Lu Zhengchuan was so furious his entire body was tense. Even the hand resting on her waist was trembling slightly, clearly from rage.

"Fine, don’t admit it. It’s useless for me to say anything more. You’re not going to admit to anything in front of Su Wan now anyway." After spitting out these words, Xu Rongrong shot Su Wan another glare before turning on her heel and storming off.

Su Wan watched her retreating figure in silence.

"Wanwan...?" Lu Zhengchuan called her name hesitantly.

"Let’s go back to the dorm first." Su Wan pursed her lips and started walking ahead.

Lu Zhengchuan followed quietly behind, his eyes fixed on her profile. He opened his mouth to speak several times, but always stopped himself.

Once they were back in the dorm room, they found it empty. The other students were still at the cafeteria for lunch.

Lu Zhengchuan reached back and shut the door.

"Wanwan, let me explain."