Huayu: Starting with Rejecting 00s Actresses on a Dating Show

Chapter 112 Meeting the Parents

"dad."

Lu Yuxiao ran happily to Lu Zheng's side, hugged his arm, and rested her head on his shoulder.

Lu Zheng's serious expression immediately softened. He patted Lu Yu's head and looked at him gently.

Tan Wen clicked his tongue inwardly. Logically speaking, when a daughter reaches this age, she should point at her father and say: "Dad, you don't understand him. He's different from other blond-haired girls."

This family's education is indeed good, unlike Lao Tan and Lao Yuan, who habitually use a suppressive style of education.

Don't be fooled by my younger sister's lively and mischievous nature at home; when strangers come over, she'll just hide in her room and won't utter a single word.

"Hello Dean Lu, I'm Xiao Tan."

Tan Wen put down his drink and casually wiped his hands on his clothes in preparation for Lu Zheng to shake his hand.

Lu Zheng looked at Tan Wen with some surprise and nodded slightly in response.

Normally, new employees call themselves vice dean, but it takes a few days for them to settle down before they start calling themselves dean.

Seeing that Lu Zheng had no intention of shaking hands with him, Tan picked up the wine case again.

Lu Zheng saw this, but didn't say anything. He led Lu Yu upstairs.

After changing their shoes at the door, Lu Zheng asked Tan Wen to put the wine in the shoe cabinet inside the door.

The meaning is simple: if you don't enjoy the meal, just take the wine with you.

Hearing the noise, Wu Lan, who was busy cooking in the kitchen, deliberately didn't move and continued cooking.

"Hello, Auntie, I'm Xiao Tan."

Tan Wen rushed to the kitchen immediately, greeting everyone with a kind and honest smile.

Men need recognition, so they call her "Dean"; women are more emotional, so they call her "Auntie".

Wu Lan felt a warmth in her heart, thinking to herself that this child was sensible.

Lu Yuxiao noticed that Tan Wen was faster than him and gave him a somewhat disgruntled look.

She stretched out her arms, begging her mother for a hug, but Wu Lan told her to go away, saying that she was wearing an apron and covered in cooking fumes.

"Are you feeling unwell? Why are you walking with your stomach in your hand?" Wu Lan asked her daughter.

Lu Yu's face stiffened, and she removed her hand from her stomach. "Uh, no, I just ran upstairs and caught a catching in my throat."

Wu Lan scolded, "I told you to exercise more, but you didn't listen."

"hey-hey.

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As usual, Tan Wen said some polite things like "Auntie, you've worked hard" and "Do you need any help?" Wu Lan also said as usual, "Make yourself at home and don't be shy."

Tan Wen was then called over by Lu Zheng.

Tan Wen wanted Lu Yuxiao to come along, but she refused, saying she had to help her mother cook.

The Lu family's house wasn't big, just two bedrooms and a living room. It was very clean and tidy. The living room had a sofa, coffee table, and TV cabinet, with fruit and snacks on the coffee table.

Lu Zheng sat on the sofa, while Tan Wen sat opposite him casually, looking quite at ease.

"Hello, Uncle." Tan Wen changed his form of address without realizing it.

Lu Zheng poured him a cup of tea, which Tan Wen accepted with both hands.

"Where are you from?"

"The Hu people of Huizhou."

Lu Zheng nodded: "Huizhou is a nice place. I visited it with Xiaoxiao's mother many years ago."

"If you two visit Huizhou again next time, I hope I will have the honor of hosting you."

Lu Zheng didn't stand on ceremony and asked Tan Wen to introduce his hometown.

Tan Wen took a sip of tea and began by talking about his hometown, from the countryside to the county town, from his surname to the traces left by historical figures in his hometown.

"—Have you ever heard of Li Jiafa, the war hero? He's from our area—"

Tan Wen described it vividly, mentioning many details that cannot be found online and can only be found by consulting the local county annals.

Lu Zheng found himself unconsciously leaning forward, listening with great interest. If Wu Lan hadn't called everyone to eat, he would still have been engrossed in the conversation.

Wu Lan was also a little surprised. She thought that Tan Wen would be uneasy and awkward when visiting the girl's parents for the first time, but the boy was not only neither humble nor arrogant, but also really treated this place as his own home.

The four sat down at the table, with Tan Wen sitting to Lu Zheng's right.

Lu Zheng told his daughter to bring a bottle of wine from home. Wu Lan didn't say anything, knowing that Tan Wen had passed the first test.

"Is it drinkable?"

"It's alright, I'll have a little bit."

"Here, let's toast Ms. Wu first. You've worked hard today."

Tan Wen held his wine glass low, and didn't down the first glass in one gulp.

After eating for a while, Tan Wen and Lu Zheng poured themselves their second cups.

"How many people are in your family?" Wu Lan asked casually.

Tan Wen knew that what was coming was about to happen.

"There are four of us. I also have a younger sister who will be taking the college entrance exam next year."

Wu Lan nodded.

What do your parents do?

"My dad used to work on construction sites, but he's been resting at home for the past two years due to health reasons. My mom is a traditional housewife who takes care of the household chores."

Wu Lan glanced at her husband, Lu Zheng, but he didn't say anything and continued eating.

"So they're currently without income?"

"Yes."

Lu Yuxiao grew a little anxious. "Mom, why are you asking these questions?"

Wu Lan glared at her daughter. "What's wrong with me asking?"

Tan Wen smiled and said, "Auntie is right to ask. It's only right. Even if Auntie hadn't asked, I would have found an opportunity to tell her. There are some things that need to be known in advance."

He looked at Wu Lan and said, "Although my parents lost their income, they supported me through college and encouraged me to do what I wanted. My mother often said that it's worth it no matter how hard it is to do what you want."

"Actually, your uncle and aunt are really nice people," Lu Yuxiao interjected softly.

Lu Zheng and Wu Lan were both puzzled after hearing this.

Wu Lan asked her daughter, "How did you know?"

"Because, because I've been to Tan Wen's house, and his aunt and uncle were very kind to me."

Lu Yu whispered that she wasn't sure how her parents would react, but she felt it was time to be honest with them about it, since she had already had a physical relationship with Tan Wen.

Lu Zheng and Wu Lan exchanged a glance, speechless for a long time.

"Is it the time you said you were going out for two days during the National Day holiday?" Lu Zheng asked in a deep voice.

Lu Yu nodded slightly.

"Here, Uncle." Tan Wen offered a glass of wine at the right moment.

Lu Zheng clinked glasses with Tan Wen. It wasn't appropriate for Tan Wen to ask about his daughter meeting Tan Wen's parents right now; he would ask them about it later.

What are your plans for the future?

"After the show, I will go straight to the set, where I will play the second male lead. I will also be playing the male lead in a movie. At the same time, I plan to release an album and officially start running my own company."

Tan Wen rattled off his plans in one breath, showing no room for modesty at this point.

Lu Zheng nodded thoughtfully, and Wu Lan asked, "Did you find all these jobs yourself?"

"Yes, although the process of striving for it was somewhat tortuous, it was all worth the effort over this period of time."

Lu Zheng: "Did you proactively introduce Xiaoxiao to a job, or did Xiaoxiao pester you for one?"

"I took the initiative."

Why?

"Actually, I didn't think that much about it. I just saw an opportunity and the first thing that came to mind was Lu Yuxiao."

Lu Zheng remained silent for a moment, then said, "Next, you'll be officially entering the entertainment industry. Although we don't understand the entertainment industry, we know it's a deep and murky place with many temptations..."

"I will definitely keep a close eye on Lu Yuxiao and prevent her from getting involved in any trouble. If I find any bad signs in her, I will tell you two immediately."

Lu Zheng rolled his eyes inwardly. Am I worried about Xiao Xiao? I'm worried about you!

Lu Yuxiao knew that Tan Wen was doing it on purpose, but he was too lazy to point it out.

Wu Lan: "After your job stabilizes, have you thought about where to buy property?"

Tan Wen replied quickly: "First, we'll renovate our old home. My parents aren't used to living in the city. Then, we'll prioritize buying property in Shanghai. That way, it'll be convenient for my uncle to contact me if he wants to drink in the future."

Lu Zheng and his companion were fairly satisfied with the answer.

After that, the couple stopped asking such questions, since they hadn't reached that point yet.

After finishing the first bottle of wine, Tan Wen got up to get the wine he had brought, and Lu Zheng didn't say anything.

After the two of them had drunk about seven or eight ounces of liquor, the slight formality between them as elders disappeared.

Tan Wen patted Lu Zheng on the back and asked him what level Lu Zheng was, when he was promoted, and how many SCI papers he had published.

He also advised Lu Zheng that he shouldn't only think about his career, but should spend more time with his wife.

Many marriages nowadays are like those of Phoenix Legend: the woman puts in all her effort, while the man just wants to say "yes."

Lu Yu chuckled.

Wu Lan was speechless. Is this what the kid's true nature is like when he's drunk? He's so reckless.

However, his views on marital relationships show that he is a man who respects his wife, a point she quite agrees with.

Around 9 p.m., we finally finished dinner.

After staying for a while, Tan Wen prepared to return to the hotel.

After Lu Zheng and Wu Lan tried to persuade him to stay for a while, they didn't insist and let their daughter see him off.

After closing the door, Lu Zheng's somewhat dazed eyes instantly cleared.

"How's the child?"

"I will not interfere with Xiaoxiao's contact with him for the time being."

Lu Zheng nodded, saying nothing more, only remarking that the kid had a good capacity for alcohol and would soon have a worthy opponent.

"By the way, I heard from Xiaoxiao that Tan Wen participated in a variety show called 'The Actor,' which airs today. Can you find it for me so I can see how good his skills are?"

Lu Zheng and his wife sat on the sofa, searched for "The Actor" on TV, and then fast-forwarded to Tan Wen's segment.

Soon they saw the clip of Tan Wen angrily confronting Guo Jinming...: "Old Lu, it seems we still lack understanding of this kid."

Lu Zheng: "We need to eat one more meal."

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Wu Lan: "Also, this girl named Wang Churan is quite pretty."

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