After the real daughter was reborn, the girl who traveled through the book was cannon fodder

In the dim morning light, soft light shines through the gaps in the curtains and falls on the bed in the apartment, adding a bit of warmth to the room.

Su Banxia turned over and faced Lou Jiyun beside her, her eyes full of confusion and uneasiness. She asked softly, "Are you really going?"

Although she was not a timid person normally, she couldn't help but feel uneasy when she thought about meeting the parents, and her heart began to beat uncontrollably.

Lou Jiyun felt her gaze, turned his head, and a gentle smile appeared on his face. That smile was like the warm spring sun, which could dispel all the haze: "How about we talk about it next time."

His hand gently stroked the ends of Su Banxia's hair, his movements gentle, as if he was comforting a frightened deer.

In his heart, he longed to formally introduce Su Banxia to his family, but he cared more about her feelings and did not want to give her the slightest sense of oppression. In his opinion, matters of the heart cannot be rushed. If she was not ready, then he should wait patiently, as there was still a long way to go.

Su Banxia gazed at Lou Jiyun, a warm feeling welling up in her heart. She knew he was always considerate and never forced her to do anything. Their relationship was stable, and since he had already visited her home, it was only natural for her to visit Lou's.

"Change your clothes first. I'll have dinner with you later and you can go home later." Lou Jiyun sat up, tidied up his messy hair, turned to look at Su Banxia, ​​his eyes full of doting.

Su Banxia nodded slightly. Only then did she understand that the reason why Lou Jiyun had been in a low mood recently was probably because of meeting his parents.

After all, the mood and state of mind for an ordinary visit and for visiting as a future daughter-in-law are definitely completely different.

"Professor..." Su Banxia pursed her lower lip, her delicate eyebrows slightly wrinkled, and her eyes were filled with panic and worry. "If I go back with you, wouldn't it be bad to go back empty-handed?"

She sat up straight, her hands unconsciously tugging at the quilt, "It's almost noon, and I haven't prepared anything."

When it comes to meeting Su Banxia's parents, Lou Jiyun always puts Su Banxia's feelings first.

At this moment, seeing her relax, he felt an indescribable joy in his heart, like the first spring breeze blowing through his heart.

"It's okay, my parents don't care about this." Lou Jiyun reached out and gently patted Su Banxia's shoulder, trying to reassure her.

"That won't work either. I have to pack up quickly. It would be better to buy something." Su Banxia lifted the quilt, quickly stood up, and walked quickly to the closet.

She stood in front of the wardrobe, her eyes darting back and forth between the pieces of clothing, finally picking out a simple and elegant dress. The hem of the dress was trimmed with green embroidery, like a crabapple blossom in early spring, fresh and bright after the rain.

Su Banxia, ​​wearing a skirt, walked in front of Lou Jiyun and spun gently. The hem of her skirt lifted slightly, like a blooming flower. Her face was filled with a hint of shyness and anticipation. She asked softly, "Is this skirt okay?"

Lou Jiyun looked at her, his eyes full of admiration and love, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, and he said gently: "Very good."

"Then let's go to the mall." Su Banxia's eyes flashed with determination.

On the eve of meeting the parents

The meeting with the parents came too suddenly, like a sudden storm, catching Su Banxia off guard.

Fortunately, Lou Jiyun was by her side. He was like a steady lighthouse, guiding her steadily and patiently giving her many practical suggestions.

Entering the mall, Su Banxia's eyes were filled with nervousness and helplessness. Her hands unconsciously clenched the corner of Lou Jiyun's clothes. She tilted her head slightly and asked softly, "Professor Lou, whose gift do you think I should choose first?"

Lou Jiyun patted her hands gently, giving her strength, and said softly: "Let my parents choose first. They are old and pay attention to health preservation. Let's go to the health product area."

The two of them arrived at the health supplement section. Su Banxia's eyes scanned the shelves eagerly, muttering to herself, "How about this one? Or is that one more suitable?"

She picked up a box of sea cucumbers and carefully studied the instructions, frowning slightly. "This looks good. I heard that sea cucumbers are good for the body and can enhance immunity. I just don't know if your parents like it."

Lou Jiyun came over, looked at the sea cucumber, and nodded: "My mother should like it. She usually likes to eat these nourishing foods. Let's see if there are any other ones to pair with it."

Su Banxia searched the shelves for a while and found a box of high-quality wolfberries. Her eyes lit up. "Professor, look at these wolfberries. They are plump and bright in color. I heard that drinking wolfberry tea regularly can nourish the liver and improve eyesight. Paired with sea cucumbers, it's perfect for uncle and aunt."

Lou Jiyun smiled and nodded: "Well, you chose it very carefully, my parents will definitely like it."

After choosing gifts for Lou Jiyun's parents, they went to the gift area to choose gifts for Lou Jiyun's eldest brother, second brother and sisters-in-law.

Su Banxia wandered between the shelves, sometimes picking up an item and carefully asking Lou Jiyun for his opinion, and sometimes putting it down and continuing to look for a more suitable one.

"How about giving this scarf to your sister-in-law?" Su Banxia picked up a light blue scarf and gestured around her neck, a hint of anticipation in her eyes. "The color is so gentle, and the texture is nice too. I think it's perfect for my sister-in-law."

Lou Jiyun looked at her with admiration in his eyes: "It's very beautiful, it suits you very well, and it suits my sister-in-law too. She usually likes this kind of elegant color."

Su Banxia's cheeks flushed slightly, and she smiled happily: "That's it."

Then, they selected exquisite fountain pens for Lou Jiyun's eldest and second brothers. Su Banxia held the pens and said seriously, "I heard that men like fountain pens. These two pens have simple and elegant designs and are of high quality. I hope my eldest and second brothers will like them."

Lou Jiyun gently touched her head: "You are so thoughtful, they will definitely be satisfied."

After choosing gifts for the adults, it was time to choose gifts for the children. Su Banxia walked while muttering, "Your eldest brother has a son and a daughter, and your second brother has a son, three children in total. You can't favor one over the other."

They arrived at the stationery section, and Su Banxia spotted a set of exquisite painting tools. Her eyes lit up immediately. "How about giving this to your eldest brother's daughter? I remember you said she likes painting. This set looks very professional, she's sure to like it."

Lou Jiyun nodded in agreement: "Well, she will definitely be very happy."

When choosing a gift for her eldest brother's son, Su Banxia was stumped. She paced back and forth in front of the shelves, mumbling, "What do boys like? Toy cars? Models?"

Suddenly, her eyes lit up when she saw a set of science fiction novels. "Professor Lou, this set of science fiction novels looks great. Doesn't your eldest brother's son like science fiction? This is definitely a good gift."

Lou Jiyun smiled and said, "You know their preferences quite well. It seems you've heard me talk about them a lot."

Su Banxia stuck out her tongue playfully: "Of course, I've got it all memorized."

Finally, it was time to choose a gift for the second brother's son. Just then, Su Banxia noticed that Lou Jiyun had picked up several exercise books. Confused, she couldn't help but ask, "You bought this...you bought exercise books for your nephew? You're giving this to them?"

Lou Jiyun said seriously, "They are still students, so this is more practical. Also, I heard that he has been struggling with these subjects recently, and these workbooks can help him consolidate his knowledge."

"..." Su Banxia was speechless for a moment, her face full of confusion. However, looking at Lou Jiyun's serious expression, she finally chose to respect his decision and muttered softly, "Okay, I hope he likes this special gift."

Although time was tight and she couldn't be picky, every choice Su Banxia made was filled with love.

Su Banxia's wallet was much thinner after this trip to the mall, but fortunately she was frugal in her daily life, and the funds in her small treasury were sufficient to support her heavy gift.

Lou Jiyun reached out to pay several times, but was decisively rejected by Su Banxia.

She frowned slightly and pretended to be angry and said, "It's given in my name, why should I ask you to spend money?"

After hurriedly shopping for gifts, the two got into the car.

When placing the gifts, Su Banxia was extremely careful. She bent down and gently put the gifts one by one into the trunk. She also counted them over and over again, her eyes full of caution, for fear of missing anyone's gift.

Su Banxia got into the car with him. The car started slowly and drove towards the Lou family. As the destination got closer, Su Banxia's heartbeat became more and more rapid.

She put her phone aside and no longer had the heart to fiddle with it. Her hands unconsciously tugged at the corners of her clothes, her eyes full of nervousness and uneasiness. She looked out the window from time to time, trying to calm her inner anxiety.

Inside the car, Su Banxia's hands unconsciously tugged at the hem of her skirt, her knuckles turning slightly white from the force. Her eyes were always fixed on the scenery passing by outside the car window. Although everything outside the window was rapidly receding, her mind was not at all on the scenery along the way.

Lou Jiyun gripped the steering wheel intently. He caught a glimpse of Su Banxia's tense expression from the corner of his eye. Feeling distressed, he reached out his hand, gently covering hers, and said softly, "Don't be nervous. I'll take care of everything. Besides, my family loves you very much. You've been so lovable since you were little!"

Su Banxia turned her head, forced a smile, and nodded gently. Her voice trembled slightly. "I know, but I just can't help it. I care about you, so naturally I worry about whether your family will like me. If I say I'm not nervous, that would be a lie."

Lou Jiyun squeezed her hand slightly, giving her strength: "Trust me, everything will be fine."

Soon, the familiar Lou family residence came into view. Lou Jiyun's phone vibrated at the right moment. He slowed down the car, pressed the hands-free button, and a steady voice rang out from inside the car: "Hello——"

"Little brother, when will you be home?" A man's clear voice came from the other end of the phone. Even though it only came through the receiver, it was still magnetic and particularly pleasant to hear.

"Second brother, we're here." Lou Jiyun answered while skillfully controlling the steering wheel. The car slowly turned a corner and drove steadily towards the Lou family's house.

From a distance, Su Banxia spotted a man standing at the door. He had been speaking on the phone with his head tilted to one side, but when he noticed the car approaching, he slowly raised his head and looked over.

At this moment, the unbridled sunlight poured down without reservation, highlighting his features with exceptional clarity. His profile was deep, his nose high, his lips thin and gracefully lined, and he exuded a restrained and reserved aura. Yet, the unbuttoned collar added a touch of unruly grace, a refined and noble presence, his gaze pure and untainted.

This person is the second young master of the Lou family, Lou Jiyun’s second brother - Lou Jueming.

He was seen with his hands casually tucked into his trouser pockets, his posture straight, looking slowly at the slowly approaching car, his eyes revealing a hint of curiosity and inquiry.

Su Banxia sat in the car, staring at Lou Jueming who was standing at the door outside the car. The countermeasures that she had been thinking over and over in her mind now became like a tangled mess and she couldn't sort it out at all.

"Are you scared?" Lou Jiyun parked the car steadily, unbuckled his seat belt skillfully, turned sideways, and looked at Su Banxia with a gentle smile on his face.

"A little bit." Su Banxia bit her lower lip slightly, her voice as soft as a mosquito's hum.

After all, the person standing at the door at this moment was the second young master of the Lou family. In the capital, he was a well-known and powerful figure, able to stir up the situation in all directions with a flick of the wrist.

Although Lou Jueming was much older than them and they were not in the same circle, Su Banxia couldn't help but feel a bit more awe in her heart. This awe was also mixed with the nervousness and unfamiliarity of meeting him for the first time.

"The one at the door is my second brother. When you saw him as a child, you called him uncle." Lou Jiyun explained with a smile, trying to ease Su Banxia's nervousness with a relaxed tone.

"..." Su Banxia was slightly startled when she heard this. She tried hard to search for the vague memories of her childhood, but she could not piece together the image of the powerful Second Young Master Lou in front of her and the "uncle" in her memory. For a moment, she didn't know how to react and could only smile awkwardly.

Su Banxia sat in the car for several minutes. She took a deep breath, her chest rising and falling slightly, and she kept encouraging herself in her heart. Finally, she mustered up the courage, raised her head, and a hint of determination appeared in her eyes: "I'm ready."

Lou Jiyun was the first to push open the car door and got out of the car swiftly. Then he quickly walked around to the passenger side, bent down slightly, with a gentle smile on his face, and gentlemanly helped Su Banxia open the car door.

Su Banxia slowly stepped out of the car door. There was still a considerable distance between her and Lou Jueming.

She nodded slightly, her movements gentle but polite, as a greeting. There was a hint of shyness and restraint in her eyes, and she didn't dare to look directly into Lou Jueming's eyes for too long.

Lou Jueming stood there, his hands casually tucked into his trouser pockets, watching this scene, with a hint of strangeness evident in his eyes.

After all, this was the first time for him, a younger brother, to bring a girl back.

The two walked to the back of the car, opened the trunk, and started taking out the gifts.