The sweetest in the entertainment industry

Chapter 537 Adds More Laughter
The young couple is full of energy. When they are busy with work, they often can't see each other. But when they have free time, they often can't find the right balance.

The next day, at the birthday banquet, both of them wore high-necked long-sleeved shirts, which stood out conspicuously among a group of people with exposed arms and legs.

In early September, the sweltering heat and humidity of summer will basically end, and cold air from the north will become more active, gradually turning the weather cooler. Next Wednesday is the White Dew, a time when "each night is cooler than the last." However, the daytime high temperature will still be around 27 or 28 degrees Celsius, and many people will be enjoying the cool air by keeping their air conditioners on all the time.

When asked, the two lied, saying they had been in air conditioning too much and had caught a slight cold. They wore turtlenecks to avoid making the cold worse, and everyone understood.

They couldn't resist the wildness of their kisses last night, and the little hickeys on their necks were quite noticeable. If they had been wearing low-cut tops, it wouldn't have been so bad. With good concealer, they could have covered up about 70-80% of the hickeys, but they were guilty and insisted on wearing high-cut tops.

The collar rubbed against my skin, and the concealer was rubbed off without my noticing, revealing little strawberries.

When the elders saw them, they knew the two had a good relationship. They exchanged a knowing glance, exchanged a few pleasantries, and didn't try to talk to them. Instead, they told the younger generation to go and play together.

When his peers saw this, they couldn't help but tease him.

At first, neither of them knew, but when they saw each other's necks, Gu Lanxi's cheeks flushed red, and she wanted to leave before the banquet even started.

Lu Nanting is shameless and not only not ashamed, he also spews disgusting remarks, advising everyone not to just focus on school and work, but also to try to find a partner and resolve their personal issues as soon as possible, so that their parents and family members won't worry about it all the time.

People in the circle who frequently interact have some business dealings with each other. The elders are ranked according to age and seniority, and there are also rules for how people address each other.

Lu Nanting was the youngest son born to the first wife. Unlike illegitimate children who would be ostracized, everyone liked to play with him.

Because he was a generation older than most of his peers, everyone liked to follow Lu Weichen and call him "Little Uncle" with a smile.

Seeing that he was deliberately trying to annoy people, someone complained sourly: "We know, we know, we know you got out of being single by your own merit, the whole universe knows, stop showing off! Don't you want anyone else to live?"

One clever girl jumped up and shouted, "I love my aunt so much! When you're done dating, it'll be my turn to find a partner!"

Lu Nanting hated nothing more than someone trying to steal his girlfriend, and he was about to turn on them on the spot, but everyone pretended to try to persuade him.

It was quite a lively scene!

Lu Nanting started playing in a band when he was very young. He was senior, handsome, and very reliable. He never led his friends to do anything outrageous. All his childhood friends loved playing with him. Since he entered the entertainment industry, they had fewer opportunities to meet because of his busy schedule. When they finally saw him, they would naturally try to talk to him.

After the joke was over, everyone knew better and didn't ask the two of them about anything in the entertainment industry. Only the two younger kids, who were fans of a boy band, asked Lu Nanting to help them get two autographed photos.

Lu Nanting agreed and, in front of the two of them, contacted his assistant to make sure it was taken seriously. He received a lot of thanks, but when he turned around, he found that his wife had disappeared.

Without thinking about anything else, he quickly stood up and started looking for people.

They were afraid that Gu Lanxi would feel uncomfortable because she wasn't familiar with everyone.

After searching around, they found Gu Lanxi sitting obediently next to her sister-in-law, holding Lu Jianing in her arms, slowly peeling sunflower seeds. After peeling a handful, she opened her palm and let Lu Jianing pick them up one by one to eat.

My second sister-in-law is away on a business trip abroad and hasn't come back yet. Jia Ning has been staying at the old house recently. She came here with her grandmother today, but she really likes this beautiful aunt. Every time she sees her, even if she doesn't go out to play, she still wants to stick in her arms.

When Lu Nanting arrived, Lu Jianing was swinging her toes and happily eating melon seeds.

In front of them, Zhang Ruolan was chatting animatedly with several ladies.

"I told you long ago, you can't get rich by gambling. So many people didn't believe it, and ended up bankrupt..."

Since her three sons got married and are all living happily, she has particularly enjoyed attending various gatherings in her social circle.

Especially when he takes his daughters-in-law out, they always leave happily and return home joyfully.

Her face was fair and rosy, showing no signs of her age, and she looked radiant!
"This garden is beautiful. It's your first time here. Would you like to come for a walk with me?"

Seeing that Gu Lanxi was bored, Lu Nanting suggested that the two of them take a walk alone.

Today's birthday banquet is being held at the host's family's resort estate, which offers excellent privacy and beautiful scenery.

Furthermore, since everyone was a familiar family, there weren't many fancy preparations; it was no different from a typical family banquet. Everyone chatted with close friends while waiting for the meal. In such an occasion, even if there were any unpleasantries in private, they wouldn't escalate into public discussion, so overall, it was quite pleasant.

Knowing that the two of them liked to be alone, Jia Ning obediently climbed into her aunt's arms and waved her hand cutely: "Uncle and Aunt, go play!"

Wei Xuan was about to die laughing! She gently flicked her forehead and said, "You're so clever!"

Jia Ning will be starting elementary school in September. She doesn't get angry when her elders tease her; instead, she snuggles into their arms.

After Gu Lanxi and her husband left hand in hand through the side gate into the garden, she, with her precocious little self, whispered in her aunt's ear:
"I know, Uncle and Aunt need to date properly so they can have a little brother or sister..."

Wei Xuan was startled, but she calmly tried to get information out of him: "Who told you that?"

Jia Ning looked conflicted, but finally said, "My grandma said I'm a big kid now and shouldn't bother my parents... She said there aren't enough children in our family..."

She didn't want a younger brother or sister, and she didn't want her parents' love to be shared with another child, so she especially hoped that her uncle and aunt would give her a younger brother or sister soon.

That way, they won't say that the Lu family has too few children, right?

After all, Grandma has three children, and wherever she goes, she's the envy of everyone...

Wei Xuan raised an eyebrow, thankfully she didn't explode with anger!
He held the child close to his chest, gently stroking her back until she calmed down, then smiled and spoke to her:
“Ningning, you and your brother are both our family’s treasures. Next time Grandma says something like that to you, just tell her that you are a child and that the adults should take care of things at home. Tell her not to talk to you and to talk to your mother instead.”

In families like theirs, many older people still hold traditional views, feeling that the sky would fall if they didn't have a son.

The second son's mother-in-law, in particular, was afraid that her daughter would not be able to stand on her own two feet without a son.

It's fine to talk about these things with adults on ordinary days, but to whisper them in a child's ear... I guess I should take the child there less often in the future...

However, she is not Jia Ning's biological mother after all, so this matter needs to be discussed with Pei Ling and let her handle it herself.

Whether or not to have a second child, and how to convince my mother—she can't really interfere.

Just as I was pondering this, I overheard someone mention her: "Xuanxuan truly lives up to her title as the eldest sister-in-law; she's considerate in every way, taking excellent care of both of her younger brothers' wives without ever complaining of being tired..."

A nameless anger rose in her heart, but Wei Xuan smiled proudly and retorted without any politeness: "My Peiling and Lanxi are both top-notch capable people. They are more likely to take care of me. Speaking of which, I am very lucky. When I was young, I relied on my mother-in-law. Now that I am older, I have them taking care of everything. It makes things so much easier for me."

Mrs. Lu noticed that her eldest daughter-in-law was in a bad mood. Although she didn't know why, she immediately took over the conversation and started praising her three daughters-in-law.

She has always been a master of impartiality, treating her three daughters-in-law equally, and no one can say anything about it.

Lu Lanting and his wife entered the courtyard, unaware of this little incident.

The garden was full of beautiful flowers. Gu Lanxi especially liked a cluster of roses. Seeing a chair there, she pulled Lu Nanting over to sit down.

Surrounded by greenery, this place has become a relatively quiet spot, perfect for couples to enjoy their sweet moments together.

The two hadn't been cuddling for long when they heard a sharp "snap" from behind the hedge!
"I think you're trying to drive me crazy! What day is it today? Why did you bring them here to get in my way?"

“Dad, Zihan is also your grandson! He’s growing up now, how can we keep raising him outside?”

"I always thought you were a steady and reliable person, but I was wrong about you! Do you know why families like ours are so averse to having mistresses outside the home, especially illegitimate children? Let me tell you, ever since you did this, the family business is basically over for you. Disharmony in the family is the beginning of a family's downfall. Only when the family is harmonious can everything prosper and the family thrive in the long run..."

The two walked further and further away as they talked, and soon they could no longer be heard.

The couple sat there, barely daring to breathe, afraid of being discovered.

Although this kind of thing is very common among people in the industry, it's no wonder that the old man has such insight that his business is so big.

Gu Lanxi couldn't help but think of her own family.

The more I think about it, the more I admire the ancestors of the Lu family, who have always been very strict about this rule.