I was just thinking about taking the arts exam and you said I've been playing supporting roles

Chapter 321 This is the true meaning of a two-way journey!

Make a wish~~~

Chen Jin smiled slightly as she looked at Zhu Yanmanzi, who was clearly deeply moved.

This kind of sudden surprise is really hard for young girls to handle.

Zhu Yanmanz stared blankly at the card, tears streaming down her face, without saying a word.

Chen Jin hadn't told her beforehand that she had prepared a cake and even written a greeting card by hand, because the two of them had been discussing how to deal with her parents.

Looking at the words Chen Jin wrote by hand, if her parents objected to the two of them being together, Zhu Yanmanzi would probably elope.

Of course, Chen Jin was actually thinking about the same thing.

He wanted to use sweet talk that young girls love to win over the girl, so that no matter how much her parents objected, it wouldn't matter.

However, to Chen Jin's surprise, things went so smoothly.

Neither his future father-in-law nor his future mother-in-law made things difficult for him; in fact, they were quite easy to talk to.

Then this cake becomes the best catalyst for the relationship.

"Zzz, shall we eat first or blow out the candles?"

Zhu Weitao asked softly, having been through similar experiences himself; he had used these tricks to coax young girls before.

So I didn't feel anything was wrong.

"I want to make a wish first!"

Zhu Yanman wiped her eyes with her arm, looked up at Chen Jin with eyes full of love, which made Zhu Weitao and Yan Ning, who were standing next to her, feel extremely depressed.

That's how he bribed his own daughter?

Young people are so easy to fool!

The two looked at each other, and Yan Ning tugged at her husband's sleeve, signaling her not to say anything out of line.

It's a special day, my daughter's birthday, and in principle, she's the most important person to celebrate; especially since it's her 18th birthday, she should be respected even more.

Giving such a surprise is better than nothing; it shows that Chen Jin is very thoughtful.

Zhu Yanmanzi's gaze was fixed on Chen Jin, making Chen Jin feel like she had a thorn in her side.

Why are you looking at me like that?
And this was with her parents present, and that look in his eyes... Chen Jin didn't dare look at Zhu Weitao, afraid he would assassinate her.

For older people, material surprises don't actually add as much value as companionship and a reliable personality.

Even flowery words can actually be a turn-off.

Elders always hope that their children's relationships are with marriage in mind, and that the ultimate goal is to build a family. After all, the character played by Chen Jin also quoted Shakespeare's famous saying in her own words: "To date without the intention of marriage is to be a scoundrel."

This is Chen Jin's experience of watching movies.

So Chen Jin quickly added, "We'll listen to you, you're the birthday boy!"

He had already picked up the candles with the numbers 1 and 8 for Zhu Yanmanz, and subconsciously glanced at his future father-in-law.

Well, it's alright. My facial expressions are much more relaxed than I expected.

It's true that status and position have their advantages; if it were an ordinary blond guy, he probably wouldn't have given him a friendly look.

After inserting the 18 candles, Zhu Weitao quickly picked up a lighter to light them, while Yan Ning went to turn off the lights and draw the curtains. The family looked on happily, working together seamlessly, creating a strong sense of ritual.

Zhu Yanmanz had already closed her eyes and placed her hands on her chest.

In the dim candlelight, a pure and beautiful face was revealed, young and vibrant, and she was making a wish very solemnly.

There might also be some greed involved.

The girl hadn't finished making her promise in 10 seconds, but none of the three of them urged her, except for Chen Jin, who was a little annoyed.

Making too many wishes might make them less effective!
"I wish Chen Jin and I could grow old together!"

"I wish him to win the Oscar for Best Actor, achieve the Grand Slam of Best Actor awards at the three major film festivals, and have his starring roles gross over 10 billion yuan!"

"I wish I could win the Best Actress award so I could propose to him, any Best Actress award would do!"

"And may Mom and Dad be healthy, happy, and live a long and healthy life; so may Chen Jin's parents be too!"

"Grandpa and Grandma..."

"..."

About fifteen seconds later, Zhu Yanmanzi's eyelashes trembled as she opened her eyes and blew air into the candle.

"Whoo~~~"

The lit 18-year-old candle went out immediately, signifying the success of the wish.

Happy birthday! You're all grown up now, zzz!

Zhu Weitao and Yan Ning spoke in unison. Yan Ning's eyes had already welled up with tears, probably thinking about her daughter growing up so fast and bringing home a blond-haired boy.

Zhu Yanmanz blinked at Chen Jin, who smiled and said, "Happy birthday! All the blessings are on that card I just received, I already said them!"

Welcome to the adult world!

"Ok!"

Zhu Yanmanz nodded slightly; today's birthday would be unforgettable for her for the rest of her life.

With the people she loves most, her beloved parents, even if it's not in a grand hotel or filled with various ceremonies, this is the best feeling she has.

Because her boyfriend and parents both witnessed her coming of age.

clap clap clap!
Zhu Weitao and Yan Ning were still clapping, both of them actually feeling a bit wistful.

They only had one daughter, and now she's finally grown up.

"Mom and Dad, thank you for all these years!"

“Especially my mother, who gave birth to me 18 years ago…”

"..."

Zhu Yanmanzi, overflowing with artistic and refreshing sentimentality, expressed her gratitude to her parents and also thanked Chen Jin.

"Alright, let's eat!"

Zhu Weitao's eyes were also a little red; in this particular environment and situation, he would reminisce about the past.

"Uncle Zhu and Aunt Yan will be proud of you from now on!"

Chen Jin spoke up at the opportune moment, and Zhu Weitao, who was standing next to her, nodded in agreement: "Yes, Chen Jin is right. You are our pride now!"

"Come on, Chen Jin, let's have a drink today, let's be happy!"

"Uncle, let me pour it..."

After the two shifted the somewhat joyful and sorrowful atmosphere, laughter and cheerful voices finally filled the restaurant.

Zhu Weitao was quite impressed with Chen Jin.

With high emotional intelligence and keen insight, if he can remain consistent in his treatment of his daughter, this future son-in-law has no flaws whatsoever, and is even...perfect.

But when it comes to men's understanding of men, it's definitely men.

There is no perfect man in this world.

Therefore, the smartest thing to do is to turn a blind eye. As long as Chen Jin doesn't go too far, Zhu Weitao still hopes that his daughter can get along well with him; Yan Ning, who was standing next to him, naturally thought the same way.

"Chen Jin, I only have one daughter. Her name, Zizi, is a combination of my surname and her mother's surname!"

"I hope you can be happy with her!"

Zhu Weitao had a few drinks and opened up to Chen Jin, speaking his mind freely.

Chen Jin quickly and repeatedly assured him, "Yes, definitely!"

At this point, saying more nice things is just an excuse; doing more and saying less will put the other party at ease.

"Zizi, you should also get along well with Chen Jin and try not to argue. Just like your parents, when something happens, talk it out calmly and control your emotions!"

"With Chen Jin's great career and fame, it's inevitable that she'll encounter some things she can't control..."

Yan Ning was also giving her earnest advice, drawing on her own experience.

Zhu Yanmanzi listened very attentively. In fact, her temper was indeed like her mother's, and she was quite good at managing her emotions.

Chen Jin does have a bad temper sometimes.

After having some wine and eating birthday cake and longevity noodles, Chen Jin prepared to get up and leave.

Neither he nor Zhu Weitao had drunk too much.

"Mom and Dad, I'm going to see Chen Jin off!"

Zhu Yanmanz stood up and spoke to Zhu Weitao and Yan Ning. Zhu Weitao, sipping the tea his wife had brewed, hummed in agreement: "Go ahead!"

"Put on a coat, it's getting windy outside!"

Yan Ning gave instructions, and Zhu Yanmanz, wearing a denim jacket, with her hair pulled back and a slightly flushed face, opened the door.

She was really happy today; although she didn't drink tonight, she was in a great mood.

So she looks very innocent and naive. At home, she is not as capable as she is outside, probably because her parents are both around.

Chen Jin was saying goodbye to Yan Ning and Zhu Weitao.

……

"So, what do you think of this future son-in-law?"

After Chen Jin and Zhu Yanmanzi walked out the door, Yan Ning suddenly made a teasing remark to her husband who was sitting there.

Zhu Weitao glanced at his wife, then said in a serious tone, "She's very outstanding. I can't see any bad qualities in her at the moment!"

"She looks more mature than the people outside..."

"But the more this happens, the more worried I become. Guys like this are scary!"

"I feel the same way!"

Yan Ning walked to Zhu Weitao's side: "Chen Jin will likely become more famous in the future, both in terms of assets and status. The child's abilities are undeniable, but as for her family..."

Behind every successful man's marriage is a woman who is willing to make sacrifices.

Of course, those that drop gold coins don't count.

"Yes, let her be!"

"It would be great if we could get together, but if something were to happen, it might not be such a bad thing for Zizi!"

A daughter couldn't handle a man like that.

All they can do is ignore it and tacitly accept the relationship.

At least they completely approve of Chen Jin as their "son-in-law," but they have an added layer of concern as people with experience in this field.

This is a common concern among many parents regarding their children's marriages and romantic relationships.

The two were chatting, and the man and woman in their conversation were holding hands, completely unaware that they had become the topic of discussion between Zhu Weitao and Yan Ning.

"You made me worry for nothing!"

"I thought your parents were going to interrogate me today..." Chen Jin said to Zhu Yanmanzi, who giggled and said, "Haha, me too, I was so scared!"

How did I do tonight?

"One hundred points, oh no, one hundred and twenty!"

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and in Zhu Yanmanz's eyes, Chen Jin was of course impeccable.

Chen Jin actually felt that she had done a pretty good job.

Little did he know that his excellent performance became his biggest weakness.

"That's good!"

"Your parents love you very much, they're not as strict as you say!"

Chen Jin thought his future father-in-law and mother-in-law were both nice. Zhu Yanmanzi pursed her lips, held Chen Jin's hand and shook it happily, and said softly, "Maybe it's because today is my birthday, I'm an adult now!"

"My parents were very strict with me when I was a child, especially my mom!"

"I have to practice dancing every day, both at school and at home..."

Zhu Yanmanzi's words sounded pitiful, but Chen Jin could understand them.

"They just hope that you will have a skill to support yourself in the future; what you have now is actually related to your mother's insistence!"

"Perhaps, she secretly sheds tears in private..."

If Yan Ning heard this, she probably wouldn't be so worried.

They stood unconditionally on Chen Jin's side.

Because that's exactly how she lived.

Becoming an actor is not easy.

Especially for good actors, their basic skills must be solid.

The voice, stage presence, and performance style all require daily practice.

Maybe~~~

"But all that is in the past. Now all I want is... oh dear—"

Zhu Yanmanzi suddenly nudged Chen Jin, then turned her head and looked at him with bright eyes: "Why are you saying these things out of the blue? My parents have already passed the test, shouldn't you be happy?"

"I'm happy! I just mentioned it casually!"

"Don't tell anyone. This is just the two of us, and it's only with you and my parents knowing!"

"Hehe~~"

Zhu Yanmanzi walked along the road, and her steps became much lighter.

Knowing that both of their parents agreed, she skipped and hopped happily on the checkered bricks of the road.

Her girlish thoughts were overflowing.

This feels so good, a relationship without any burdens.

"I'm finally 18!"

Zhu Yanmanzi suddenly opened her arms, embracing the sky and the bright moonlight, with an extremely satisfied smile on her face.

Boyfriend, parents, night, herself, 18 years old... At this moment, she was undoubtedly the happiest person in the world.

Click!

Chen Jin took out his phone and took a picture of her.

I suddenly had the urge to post a Weibo.

Happy 18th birthday, my leading lady!

Chen Jin clicked submit cautiously.

Instantly, many of his more than 1000 million followers received the notification.

"???"

"what's the situation?"

"Are you two really together?"

"Brother Jin, please reply?"

"..."

Countless fans were clearly ecstatic. Some thought it was a publicity stunt for the release of "So Young," while others suspected the two were dating. These days, it's not common to make official announcements, otherwise people would definitely say that.

Others, however, felt that Chen Jin and Zhu Yanmanz had a good relationship, and since today was indeed Zhu Yanmanz's 18th birthday, it was normal for Chen Jin to send a blessing.

In short, Chen Jin's Weibo post went viral.

Say anything.

"You posted on Weibo?"

Zhu Yanmanzi looked at Chen Jin, who was reading the comments and laughing foolishly, and leaned on him affectionately.

"Why don't you post something too and just make it official?"

Anyway, many people know that the two of them are dating.

"I do not want it!"

"why?"

Chen Jin was curious about this. Wasn't it her greatest wish to let the whole world know that the two of them were in love?

"I bet your fans will tear me apart with their insults, right?"

"Hahaha!"

Zhu Yanmanz is not ready for this yet.

Chen Jin is indeed too popular right now; her fame is not enough to suppress the backlash after the two officially announced their relationship.

Perhaps she was overthinking things, which is why she didn't dare to do it.

"But I can thank someone!"

Zhu Yanmanzi suddenly took out her phone; of course, she had Chen Jin's handsome photos in her album.

Especially her artistic profile.

"Thank you to my leading man! I just turned 18 today and I'm so grateful for your blessings. I also wish you eternal handsomeness!"

The two were subtly interacting with each other from afar, making netizens drool.

The comment sections for the two people became incredibly lively.

"Okay, let's call it a day!"

Zhu Yanmanzi put away her phone, but Chen Jin suddenly remembered something: "Oh, I bought a 4S for you and your parents, and specially had it brought over from Hong Kong!"

Chen Jin bought a total of 10 units, which were released on the day Steve Jobs passed away.

However, it will not be available for purchase in mainland China until January next year, while it will be launched globally at the same time.

What?!

Zhu Yanmanzi kissed Chen Jin hard on the cheek, her eyes filled with affection as she asked, "Why are you so good to me?"

"A few cell phones were enough to bribe you like this?"

Chen Jin subconsciously said, "If you feel bad about it, I wouldn't mind if you bought me a Vertu!"

"purchase!"

Zhu Yanmanzi waved her hand dismissively: "I'll have someone buy it for you tomorrow!"

"how much?"

She asked hesitantly.

She had heard of Vertu before; she knew it was Nokia's top-of-the-line phone, like a luxury item.

I'm not sure about the exact price.

"The most expensive limited edition Viper is around 250 million, while the cheaper ones are 4 to 5!"

Zhu Yanmanz: "..."

"Thank goodness, I can afford the cheapest one!"

Zhu Yanmanzi patted her slightly perky chest; she really didn't have a million.

"Are you really going to buy it for me?"

Chen Jin playfully flicked her nose.

Zhu Yanmanz took a slight sniff: "Yes, really, if you like it, as long as I can afford it..."

"I'm just kidding!"

"I'm not kidding, I'll go buy it for you tomorrow!"

Zhu Yanmanzi looked at Chen Jin very seriously and spoke each word carefully.

Perhaps this is the true meaning of our mutual journey.

All for the sake of liking the other person.

"it is good!"

Chen Jin did not refuse, after all, it was his girlfriend's heartfelt wish.

This young lady has quite a bit of money in her pocket; she could easily afford a phone worth tens of thousands of yuan.

"I really don't want you to go back..."

Zhu Yanmanzi suddenly looked worried and clung to Chen Jin's arm, reluctant to let go.

"Honey, we'll do a promotional tour together in a couple of days, then we can live together every day!"

Chen Jin cupped her face and gently rubbed it.

"Hmm, there are... 3 more days!"

Zhu Yanmanz remembers.

"I'm leaving now, I should hurry back so my aunt and uncle won't worry!"

As Chen Jin watched the driver arrive, Zhu Yanmanzi reluctantly let go, pouting, and watched her boyfriend get into the car and wave to her.

"See you the day after tomorrow!"

"Ok!"

The two stared at each other until they could no longer see each other, then Zhu Yanmanz turned and walked home.

However, her mind was filled with images of her boyfriend.

Oh no, you've completely fallen in love!
(End of this chapter)