Who taught you to be a celebrity like this?

Chapter 154 Paparazzi

After nearly eleven hours of long-haul flight, the plane landed slowly at Guangzhou Yangcheng International Airport at 4:30 p.m., domestic time.

Li Ye and Zhong Manyue exited through the VIP passage without any obstruction.

"Brother! Sister Manyue!"

"Sister! Ah Ye!"

As soon as the two came out, they saw Li Xiran and Zhong Tong running up to them excitedly.

Li Ye smiled and nodded to Zhong Tong, then watched as Zhong Manyue picked up one of their younger sisters and hugged them both close.

Zhong Tong and Li Ye are the same age, and she drove alone to pick up Zhong Manyue.

Li Xiran is not yet an adult, so she naturally came with her parents.

Li Chengsong got out of the car, walked forward with a smile, looked at the starry sky, and then looked at his nephew.

Even now, he can't help but marvel at how much Ah Ye has accomplished in just six months; it truly brings honor to his ancestors.

Zhong Manyue separated from her two younger sisters, looked up at Li Chengsong, and smiled faintly: "Hello, Uncle. Aye has taken good care of me during this time."

Previously, Liu Chun's incident caused a great stir online. Although Zhong Manyue had never met Li Chengsong from the same company, she knew him.

Li Chengsong smiled and waved his hand, saying very sincerely, "He's my own son, how could I not know him? He's not lazy, he can do everything by himself, but he doesn't know how to take care of others."

Uncle should thank you for always taking care of our Aye. From the very beginning, you recommended Aye to Teacher Liu. His aunt often says that without your appreciation, Aye wouldn't be where he is today.

As he spoke, Li Chengsong put his hands together, paused for a moment, and said, "When are you free later? Come over to my place and we can have a meal together?"

Going out to eat would be too business-like, and Zhong Manyue wasn't short of food. However, inviting people to her home for dinner seemed overly enthusiastic, which made him hesitate.

Unexpectedly, Zhong Manyue followed up with, "Then why not seize the day?"

Not to mention Li Chengsong, even Li Ye was stunned for a moment. Although his uncle wasn't just being polite, Sister Manyue was being a bit too impolite.

But it doesn't seem like a big deal; they're good friends now, after all.

Chung Manyue added, "Since it's just my sister and me at home, and we just got back to the country, we haven't recovered from the lively atmosphere on the show yet. If it's inconvenient, then let's do it next time."

"How could it be inconvenient? I'm just worried that you'll be jet-lagged and we don't have much to prepare at home... Okay, you guys drive behind me later." Li Chengsong said, waving his hand to signal Li Ye to help load the luggage into the car.

Li Xiran didn't think too much about it; she was just happy that her favorite celebrity was coming to her house for dinner.

Why say "once"?

Since adding Gu Xiaoyu on WeChat, they often chat and share interesting stories, and she even receives gifts from time to time. Li Xiran has changed her "first choice".

After loading the luggage, Li Chengsong called Li Xiran back, who wanted to go to another car, and then drove off.

Li Xiran was a little unhappy. Why did she have to call her back when she could have just gone to Manyue's car to give directions herself?

But Li Chengsong ignored her, made a phone call to Ding Yan, and kept asking Li Ye.

"What's going on between you and Zhong Manyue?"

"Don't lie to me. If there was nothing wrong, why would someone come over for dinner right after getting off the plane?"

"Tsk, your uncle hopes you'll get married and have children soon, but you can't do this."

"There were also photos online showing you having a close relationship with Yu Caiwei abroad, and that you were pursuing her..."

Li Chengsong looked heartbroken, but it was hard to tell from his expression that he was unhappy.

Li Ye had only been listening casually, but when he heard about him and Yu Caiwei, his eyes widened in surprise: "The internet says I'm pursuing Yu Caiwei?"

"real!"

When the conversation turned to gossip, Li Xiran's gloom about not being able to sit in the same car as Zhong Manyue disappeared: "Some people online photographed you carrying Yu Caiwei's bag, and others said that they saw you in the Spanish Steps, where everyone else was sitting together, but the two of you were like a couple, running outside to take pictures."

So Yu Caiwei's fans started spreading rumors that you were pursuing her, and they made it sound very convincing.

Li Ye said speechlessly, "Rumors."

"Exactly, I never believed it!" Li Xiran chimed in. She trusted her brother's judgment; he wouldn't abandon Gu Xiaoyu and Zhong Manyue to chase after Yu Caiwei!

Li Chengsong didn't believe these online rumors either, but he still reminded her: "I have worked with Yu Caiwei before, but we didn't have a deep relationship. She is usually quite polite, but she is a bit outrageous."

If the director makes more than three takes, she dares to leave work immediately, giving the director enough time to prepare.

The most outrageous thing is that before filming was even finished, she suddenly disappeared, leaving the director a message saying that her one-and-a-half-month contract had ended.

Li Ye's mouth opened slightly. It turned out that he had underestimated Wei Zi; she was actually this powerful.

Li Xiran had the same reaction.

"These things are best left to our family to discuss. Don't go around spreading rumors. Yu Caiwei has become famous at such a young age, and everyone around her is praising her. Naturally, her behavior will surprise us ordinary people."

Li Chengsong, driving, said, "I'm telling you this just to give you a heads-up, nothing more. I definitely don't know her as well as you do, so you should know that for yourself. The reason I didn't say anything before you recorded the show was because I didn't want to give you a preconceived notion."

Li Ye nodded. If he had known these things beforehand, he would have been somewhat hostile towards Yu Caiwei. But now, he was just as surprised as he was, and found it more amusing.

In the Mercedes-Benz G-Class not far behind them, Zhong Tong, seeing that Zhong Manyue didn't seem too tired, couldn't help but ask, "Sister, why are you like this?"

Why are we suddenly going to Li Ye's house for dinner?

And I'm a little confused. Isn't that A-Ye's uncle? Whose house are we going to now?

"You'll find out when you get there." It was because of this curiosity that Chung Manyue decided to go now. Before, netizens were mocking Liu Chun for not even knowing who Li Ye's parents were, yet he called himself a good friend and brother.

Chung Manyue was puzzled at the time as to why Liu Chun mistook Li Chengsong for Li Ye's father, as the two did indeed have similar features.

But more likely, Liu Chun had never met any of Li Ye's other relatives besides his uncle and aunt.

Driven by these curiosities, and because both Li Chengsong and Li Ye expressed that they didn't mind, and because other girls in middle school often discussed why Li Ye had changed so much, Zhong Manyue decided to find out.

Soon, two Mercedes-Benz cars drove into an old residential area in the city center.

"Uncle Li Ye is back. The news is correct. Li Ye really did return to China today after recording the program."

"Alright, let's call it a day for now. We'll come back to stake out again in a couple of days after Li Ye has adjusted to the time difference."

"Wait a minute... Lao Hu, isn't that black G-Wagon Zhong Manyue's car?"

"Oh, that's right, it's Zhong Manyue's car! Quick, take a picture! Big news, big news!"

Two paparazzi, who were staking out the entrance of the residential area, leaned out of the car window; one frantically pressed the shutter button, while the other filmed a video.

The two paparazzi looked ecstatic.

Their original task was to investigate Li Ye's family background.

Why does Li Ye often stay at his uncle's house? And why is there no news about his parents? Are they no longer alive, or are they having a bad relationship?

There are no concrete reports about these things online, but anyone who digs them out can get a substantial reward.

But now that it's been filmed that the first thing Li Ye and Zhong Manyue did after returning to China from work was to go to Li Ye's uncle's house together, the value of these videos and photos is no less than their original purpose.

"This residential area connects to a park, and I remember there was a low wall there."

The two paparazzi exchanged a glance, gritted their teeth, and said, "Let's go!"

All they need to do now is confirm that Zhong Manyue is really in the car, and it would be best if they could take a picture of her with Li Ye.

It doesn't matter what the reason is—whether it's work, friends, or even marriage—it's none of their business.

Li Ye, Zhong Manyue, and the others were unaware of the paparazzi incident and arrived at their uncle's house.

Wearing an apron, Ding Yan came out of the kitchen upon hearing the noise. A smile appeared on her oval face, which was even more aloof than Zhong Manyue's: "Manyue, Xiaotong, long time no see."

"Sister Yan, it's been a long time." Zhong Manyue smiled and nodded.

Zhong Tong said sweetly, "Sister Yan, you're still so beautiful."

Having just called him "uncle," Li Ye was now calling him "sister." He couldn't help but look at Li Chengsong, who shrugged.

After greeting the guests, Ding Yan's gaze lingered on Li Ye's face for two or three seconds before she nodded and said, "Tonight's dishes are just some home-cooked meals. Please go and sit in the living room first. Dinner will be ready soon. hope Ran, get the two sisters some drinks and some fresh fruit."

"Okay!" Li Xiran agreed readily, and immediately set off, displaying maximum initiative.

Upon entering the living room, Zhong Manyue gave her younger sister a wink, and Zhong Tong immediately understood and stood up.

Soon, sounds of pushing and pulling could be heard from the kitchen, but Zhong Tong still didn't come out.

Li Ye said, "Shall I show you my room?"

It was his first time bringing a girl home, and he didn't have much experience.

Zhong Manyue nodded happily and followed Li Ye into his room.

Li Ye's room was simply furnished. Apart from the bed, wardrobe, table and chairs, and a clothes rack next to the wardrobe, there were no other large items.

Judging from the clothes on the clothes rack and the slightly messy arrangement of items on the table, it's clear that this room is not vacant and someone frequently lives there.

Zhong Manyue had a vague guess in her mind.

Li Ye spoke up first, saying, "This is my uncle's house. I lived in this room when I was in junior high school, and I didn't move back to my own home until I went to university."

Zhong Manyue nodded gently: "It's clear that you have a very good relationship with your uncle's family."

"Yes, they are my last remaining relatives in this world. If it weren't for them, I might already be dead," Li Ye said with a faint smile.

Zhong Manyue's breath hitched. Although she had already guessed, hearing Li Ye say it in such a relaxed tone made her heart feel like it had been tugged.

Anyone who has ever spent time with Li Ye would find it hard to believe that such a sunny, cheerful, and even carefree person experienced such a tragedy in his youth.

She stared intently at Li Ye.

Li Ye felt a little uncomfortable under her gaze, and laughed it off, saying, "It's been many years, and I've moved on."

Have you really moved on?

Zhong Manyue didn't ask the question aloud. After thinking for a moment, she started talking about her own affairs.

Her parents divorced when she was in junior high school, and not long after, they each remarried.

There wasn't anything particularly dramatic about it. Both her parents were financially well-off and treated her and her sister very well. However, she still felt that something was missing.

The two of them were in a room, showing each other their wounds, and fell silent for a moment.

Li Ye had a joke he didn't dare say aloud: "Then you must have quite a few brothers and sisters, right?"

Just then, Li Xiran came in carrying a guitar, breaking the silence.

She beamed and showed it off, saying, "Sister Manyue, this is the autographed guitar you gave me before. Look, I've treasured it very much!"

Li Ye shook his head: "Is a guitar something to be treasured? Giving it to you would be a waste, since you can't play it or sing."

"Such a fine guitar is of course meant to be treasured!" Li Xiran said matter-of-factly. Of course, she also knew in her heart that if it weren't for her older brother, Sister Manyue wouldn't have given her such an expensive autographed guitar.

The brother and sister bickered for a few moments before they heard Ding Yan and Zhong Tong calling for dinner.

Taking the opportunity, Li Ye criticized, "Look at Sister Xiaotong, she knows to help out when she comes to our house as a guest. What are you doing?"

Li Xiran wasn't intimidated: "Hehehe."

This scene brought a smile to Zhong Manyue's face.

After the meal, Zhong Manyue said goodbye, and Li Ye escorted them downstairs to the underground parking garage.

See you the day after tomorrow, Sister Manyue.

See you the day after tomorrow.

Zhong Manyue nodded and got into the passenger seat. They arranged to go to Teacher Liu's house together the day after tomorrow afternoon.

Watching the Mercedes-Benz G-Class leave, Li Ye looked down at his phone at his plane ticket to Shanghai for tomorrow, unaware that paparazzi were secretly taking pictures of him from behind the car not far away.

"Holy crap, they actually got a picture! So, Lao Hu, should we send it directly to the company?"

"What a load of crap, this isn't our job, and the company might not even pay us much. Let's talk to Li Ye and Zhong Manyue's agents first and see how much they're willing to offer."

"Would they even want it? There wasn't much intimate interaction between them."

"Li Ye and Yu Caiwei have already had intimate interactions? They even came to my house. Even if there's nothing going on between them, I don't want to see rumors spreading online."

"That's true, Chung Manyue doesn't have any scandals."

The two paparazzi left satisfied, limping out of the residential area. Back in their car, they couldn't wait to call Li Ye and Zhong Manyue's business numbers one after the other.

However, the replies I received were all the same: they needed to ask for my opinion.

Then let's just wait!

These two paparazzi are destined to be disappointed. Why would two singers who rely on their talent be afraid of such a scandal?

Even if it's just a rumor, and they actually announce their relationship, it won't have a particularly big impact on either Li Ye or Zhong Manyue.

Upon hearing what his aunt said, Li Ye immediately replied, "Don't worry about it."

Ding Yan clearly shared the same idea and said no more.

"Oh, by the way, I brought you some gifts."

As Li Ye was talking, he went back to his room and took out a beaded bracelet from his backpack, only to realize that he hadn't bought enough.

He glanced at Li Xiran apologetically and then decisively gave the beaded bracelet to his aunt.

Li Xiran happily accepted the postcard, only to find nothing else. Upon reading the contents of the letter, she involuntarily looked at her brother with a look of utter disgust.

Ding Yan put on the beaded bracelet directly, noticing the disdain on Li Xiran's face, and gently patted her: "Your brother went abroad for work but didn't forget to bring you a postcard, and you're not happy about it?"

Li Xiran:

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