The two had opened their mouths at the same time. They both started, then chuckled softly."Brother Qingyu, you go first," Song Anyi said with a smile.Xiang Zheng pursed his lips. "How's Uncle and Auntie?""They're back home, so they're fine.""May I visit them?" When he asked this, Xiang Zheng's eyes looked a little cautious, as if afraid that she might refuse him.Song Anyi gave a radiant smile. "Of course you may. My parents miss you very much.""Really?" Xiang Zheng felt relieved. "Then may I visit your house now?"Song Anyi nodded. "Yes, you're most welcome to."Xiang Zheng smiled at her and then glanced at Shen Mofei in the car. He turned around and strode into the residential district.Song Anyi watched his departing figure and then returned to Shen Mofei's car.The car window slowly wound down. She bent over and looked at Shen Mofei in the driver's seat. There was a mocking smile on her lips. "Good, you're still looking calm."She had thought he would react, but whe
Auntie Song's words made Luo Qingyu's expression freeze somewhat, but he soon recovered. He smiled slightly. "Thank you, Auntie Song, for being so understanding."Auntie Song patted his hand and smiled gently. "I'm very glad you have come back to see me and your Uncle."Uncle Song beside her chimed in. "Yes, it's been years. I've been waiting for you to come back and see us.""Uncle and Auntie, I'll come and visit the two of you more often in the future."When he said this, Luo Qingyu deliberately looked at the silent Song Anyi, who was raising her eyebrows in surprise.Auntie Song made Luo Qingyu stay for dinner. Throughout his entire time with their family, there was barely any communication between him and Song Anyi. He would ask her a question or two and she would answer tersely.It was an inexplicable sense of estrangement and alienation.Asked by her mother, Song Anyi accompanied Luo Qingyu down the building."Brother Qingyu, take care driving back." After saying these wo
The press conference on the first day of the shooting was a huge success. It would have turned out even better had Gu Ruoruo not made an unexpected appearance.Originally, Director Feng Feng had only promised her a cameo role like an extra's. She would only make a fleeting appearance on-screen.So she was unimportant and did not need to attend the press conference.Moreover, Tang Ruochu had not given her an invitation.But the thick-skinned Gu Ruoruo still came.As expected, the media did not miss the opportunity to cover the sensational news that Gu Ruoruo was making a comeback in this film.As she stared at Gu Ruoruo standing brazenly on the stage, Tang Ruochu felt a helplessness overwhelm her heart.Soon, there would be all sorts of sarcastic remarks mocking Times Entertainment News online. They would surely have thought them crazy to allow Gu Ruoruo a role in this movie. It would mean total disaster for their collaboration with the big media corporation, Thunderbolt Entertai
Even in her wildest dreams, Shen Qian would never have believed that she, an anonymous actress, would get to play the lead in a movie. It was like a dream come true for her.During the entire press conference, her mind was in a daze.Back in the resting room, she collapsed limply onto the sofa. Those who did not know the situation might have thought her a participant of a hundred-meter dash."Sister, please pour me a glass of water." She raised her hand, not knowing who else was in the room. She spoke like she normally would to her assistant.After a while, someone handed her a glass of water."Thank you," she said softly, then sat up. When she was just about to drink, she caught a glimpse of a smilling face from the corner of her eye.She widened her eyes in surprise and quickly turned her head to look. She exclaimed in shock, "Sister Ruochu, why are you here?"Tang Ruochu smiled. "To see you."Shen Qian saw the glass in her hand and smiled sheepishly. "Sister Ruochu, sorry to
The Lus' residence was midway up a quiet hill. There was a large man-made lake before the mansion, with picturesque scenery.The black Maybach stopped in front of the villa. Through the windshield, Tang Ruochu's eyes landed on the pretty, European-styled villa.It had a red roof and white walls. The afternoon sun shone on its big French windows, reflecting dazzling light.Tang Ruochu squinted, tightly gripping her seat belt. She felt very nervous inside, and her heart was thumping wildly.As the saying goes, even ugly daughters-in-law would have to eventually see their in-laws. Yet if she had to see an elder who disliked her, she would honestly prefer to give up.Lu Shijin unbuckled his seat belt and turned around to see her nervous expression. She looked as though she was going to war. He could not help but laugh. "My lady, if you're nervous, we can leave now.""No." Tang Ruochu took a deep breath and turned her head sideways, smiling. "If I retreat now out of cowardice, your fa
Just as she had expected, the attitude of Shijin's father towards her was really bad.When Lu Shijin pulled her to sit down, the old man said coldly, "Shijin, why did you bring an outsider home?"Tang Ruochu started and exchanged glances with Lu Shijin. She felt aggrieved, as if she could not laugh even though she wanted to."Outsider?" Lu Shijin shot a cold look at his father, a derisive smile on his lips. "Don't forget, Dad, that when my mother was alive, you were the one who shamelessly brought home the real outsider."He swept a seemingly innocuous glance at Lin Xuezhi, his eyes full of mockery. Lin Xuezhi's face blanched. He continued. "Besides, Chuchu is my legal wife, not an outsider."Lu Dingbang stared at him, his eyes keen without a trace of warmth. It did not at all resemble a look a father would give his son.Lu Shijin looked into his eyes boldly, his imposing manner not in the least inferior to his father's.Tang Ruochu beside him broke into a cold sweat. She could
Lin Xuezhi, whose scheme had been exposed, did not feel embarrassed. Instead, she admitted to it frankly. "We have indeed investigated you. After all, you're married to Shijin. We must have a certain understanding of his wife.""Ha." Lu Shijin snickered and looked at Lu Dingbang and Lin Xuezhi. his eyes full of scorn. "Don't tell me that by investigating my wife you are just concerned about me."Lu Dingbang stared fixedly at him, his face tense. He did not utter a word.However, Lin Xuezhi was still smiling. She explained. "Shijin, in a family like ours, so many women are trying to win your favor..."When he heard this, Lu Shijin immediately and rudely cut off her words. "Do you mean yourself, Auntie Lin?"Lin Xuezhi was startled and then understood what he meant. The smile on her face became somewhat forced. "Shijin, are you..."There was deeper scorn on Lu Shijin's lips. "Did I say something wrong? Did you not get close to my father and make my mother leave? Make yourself his l
In the confrontation between the father and son, neither party was willing to give in. The atmosphere became tense, almost as if they were ready to cross swords.In the end, Lu Shijin pulled Tang Ruochu away and left the house without the slightest hesitation. He showed Lu Dingbang his determined stance.Although he had long expected this outcome, Lu Dingbang was still enraged by Lu Shijin's insolence."Azhi, just look at him! Totally insolent and not respecting me at all as a father. How can I leave everything in his hands?"When she heard him say he intended to leave everything to Lu Shijin, a flicker of malice flashed across Lin Xuezhi's eyes. She quickly disguised it, then she reached out and gently patted Lu Dingbang's chest, consoling him tenderly. "You can't force a lad like Shijin. The more you do that, the more he will resist you. We must talk to him nicely.""How to talk to him nicely?" Lu Dingbang still sounded very harsh.Lin Xuezhi thought for a moment, then she said