The sweetest in the entertainment industry

Chapter 186 I can’t figure it out

The bus swayed along the dirt road, kicking up clouds of dust.

Everyone quickly closed the windows and looked towards the front of the carriage.

Lu Nanting stood lazily with his legs slightly apart, leaning against the first row of seats. He lowered his head slightly, unscrewed a bottle of water, took a big gulp of half of it, screwed the cap back on, and then spoke to the people on the bus.

"I've actually had a question lately that I just can't figure out."

Lu Nanting pondered for a moment before organizing his thoughts:

"I don't smoke, drink excessively, do drugs, gamble, or solicit prostitutes. I'm also nice to my staff; I never yell at or hit anyone. I haven't evaded taxes either. Every day, besides working hard, I do what I love and live my life to the fullest. I think I'm pretty good as a singer."

Those present have been observing him with an eight-times magnifying glass for several years, and in some ways, their understanding of him is probably deeper than that of he himself.

Seeing that he looked genuinely confused, someone tried to speak, but was immediately pulled back by the people around them.

We can't be soft-hearted. If we are, we're doomed today.

Let alone achieving our demands, we might even have to back down our bottom line again and again!

Having had such a rare opportunity, Lu Nanting planned to do some ideological work with these die-hard fans today.

Seeing that they were not saying anything, he was not in a hurry, since it would take more than an hour to get to the airport from here anyway.

"I just turned 22. I wonder how old you are?"

When asked about their age, everyone readily answered without hesitation.

From thirty to nineteen, they were all relatively young, but out of the dozen or so people, eighty percent were older than him.

"Although we've never talked face-to-face as much as we have today, you see me often, and I see you often too. When we're free, we sometimes go online to watch the videos you make, so we're practically family, right?"

That's absolutely right!
Everyone nodded.

Lu Nanting smiled gently:
"I'm not one for idle chatter, and I'm usually really busy, so opportunities like this are very rare. I know there's been a lot of opposition to my marriage lately. So today I want to have a serious talk with you all. Don't worry, whatever you say, I won't tell anyone else. First, tell me, have you ever been in a relationship? How many relationships have you had?"

Lu Nanting has always been aloof. Even when he appeared on shows in the past, he didn't talk much. Most of the time, he was the kind of person who got straight to the point.

Seeing him so open and honest for the first time, everyone was moved and began to share their own dating experiences.

"I've had about seven or eight relationships. They were all fine at first, but after a while, I started making demands. Dating became like doing business, which got boring, so I didn't want to continue."

"As for me, I've only been in one relationship. We dated during college, and after graduation we were planning to get married, but we broke up over the bride price, and I didn't want to date anymore."

"I've had a few crushes, but I never had the courage to confess. Oh well, being alone is fine."

"Ever since I became a fan of my brother when I was sixteen, my standards have become too high. I always think that other boys are not good enough, so I'd rather stay single."

……

Lu Nanting listened patiently, and only after everyone had finished speaking did he count on his fingers:

“I just turned 22, but this is already my sixth year liking Gu Lanxi. Are you saying that only officials are allowed to set fires while common people are forbidden to light lamps?”

Lu Nanting picked up the water bottle, gently tapped his palm, and then continued:

"When I'm in a relationship, I'm serious about it; when I reach a certain age, I don't delay and get married without hesitation; after marriage, I never cheat or have any ambiguous relationships. I think I've done a good job in this regard as well."

Everyone nodded.

In matters of personal relationships, he was indeed impeccable.

In the entertainment circle, dating several people at the same time or dating someone else's wife is considered normal. But when it comes to dating multiple people regardless of gender, that's truly explosive!

The thing the little dragonflies are most proud of is that their idol is exceptionally virtuous and completely different from those filthy people in the circle.

In all his years in the industry, he has never been photographed being intimate with any woman, let alone going to bars or karaoke rooms.

Seeing that everyone agreed with him, Lu Nanting's smile became even wider:

"My wife, you probably know her to some extent by now. She is truly an exceptionally good and exceptionally outstanding person. To be honest, a big reason why I work so hard is because I feel I'm not good enough for her."

Having said that, he frowned and asked the question he had been wanting to ask:

"So, is it that you can't accept my marriage, or do you simply not like my wife?"

He really couldn't understand it.

Seeing his expression of "This can't be! My wife is so good!", someone finally couldn't help but speak up:

"It's precisely because you're so wonderful that we're afraid of you being tainted, which is why we can't accept her existence!"

Lu Nanting disagreed with this reason: "She will never be a stain on my reputation."

At this point, another person quickly chimed in:
"There are just too many uncertainties in love. Even if you love deeply, who can guarantee that she will always love you? After all, if she can dump you once, she might do it again. With your love-struck mind, I'm worried you'll end up leaving the industry." After all, given his background, even if he did nothing and just stayed home, he could live a life of luxury until old age.

The fans' concerns are not without reason.

They have paid no less than Lu Nanting to get to where he is today.

So many days and nights, we've endured them all!
If they were to become despondent because of love, they would probably be furious!
Lu Nanting felt his head buzzing!
Without thinking, he blurted out:

"Just because I'm going to die sooner or later, does that mean I should jump off the car now?"

The bus was already on the highway, surrounded by speeding cars. Seeing his anger, everyone stared wide-eyed, unable to refute him for a moment!

Lu Nanting didn't want to say anything more, so he plopped down and didn't look back at them.

The car drove on in silence for at least twenty minutes.

In the end, it was the fans who couldn't resist their soft hearts first.

Yes, it's been so many years since we've seen such a high-quality artist in the industry.

They were being far too harsh on him.

"If you insist on talking, then talk. I'll just pretend she doesn't exist from now on. I won't pick on her anymore. But I can't extend my love to everything related to her."

Lu Nanting lowered his head slightly, neither looking at his phone nor speaking.

Frankly speaking, no matter how talented an artist is, they can't shine without the support of fans.

His success today is not only due to his own hard work, but also inseparable from the contributions of the little dragonfly.

They've been with him every step of the way, and he simply can't bear to give them up unless it's absolutely impossible.

But if this continues, it will really be very painful.

Every day when I open those apps, I always see people who are crazy about him and those who are cursing him.

This feeling is really, really uncomfortable.

It was as if countless wicked mothers-in-law had suddenly appeared.

"Following celebrities should be a joyful thing. I want to do my best, bring positive energy to you, and make your lives change positively, but there are things I can't do. If continuing to support me makes you sad, I suggest..."

"Brother, don't say anything more!!"

Lu Nanting couldn't understand it, and how could they possibly understand it?
I've been a fan of his for so many years, and he hasn't had his career ruined by messing around with women or damaging his reputation for any other reason. But he just had to get married at such a young age! He left no room for any illusions!

How can someone who has painstakingly watered a flower for months feel good when it is picked and put in a vase as soon as it has just bloomed?
Lu Nanting was speechless: "Even without my wife, I would never date or marry a fan! You all know my mother."

He spoke tactfully, but his meaning was clear.

The Lu family is an extremely wealthy family, the wealthiest of all. To marry into the family, one must either be of equal social standing or be so outstanding that no one can find fault with them.

Although Gu Lanxi's family background was not great, she came from the Gu family of Lingnan, which could be considered a prestigious family.

As for her personal qualities, not to mention the domestic entertainment industry, there are few who can compare to her in the whole country.

In an instant, those female fans felt their faces burning, as if they had turned into toads.

Fantasizing about how celebrities are like themselves is perfectly normal for fans, but when they say it out loud, it makes them seem so sleazy.

Especially since the person in question is already married.

It's already pitiful enough that chasing after a star has to come with the feeling of being a third party, but then, after finally getting to see him, he tells them to unfollow him.

Several people burst into tears on the spot.

Lu Nanting was extremely annoyed. He didn't push them to the brink, but he still left them some room to maneuver:
"Given my situation, it's so rare to meet someone I like, someone my family likes, and someone who's willing to marry me! Seriously, please, if you really don't want to stop being a fan, just become a mom fan! Seriously, my mom doesn't mind! It's not too much to ask while I can still be young for a few more years."

The crying stopped abruptly.

"I wish I had never met you today."

More than a dozen people gave it a thumbs up.

But when they arrived at the airport, they held hands and formed a human wall, ensuring he boarded the plane safely as promised.

As expected of a couple.

You can't just jump off the 18th floor because you're going to die sooner or later.

Does anyone still remember this line?
His persuasiveness is undeniable.