I was exposed for adding my female boss to my group of female friends.

"No, we haven't talked about it."

"I don't believe you," Chen Ya said, staring at her face with a smile. "With such a beautiful face, you must have had many boys pursuing you. How could you have never been in a relationship? I've already told you the truth, you can't hide it from me, that's not fair."

"Oh dear, we really didn't talk about it." Lu Qianzi blushed.

"Didn't you talk? Why didn't you talk?" Chen Ya began to torment him.

"When I was young, I was focused on my studies. After I entered high school, I had someone I liked, so it became even more impossible for me to date."

"Oh?" Chen Ya smiled. "Whom do you favor?"

Lu Qianzi covered her face awkwardly: "Someone you'd laugh at if I told you."

"Do I know him?"

"Yes, everyone knows him."

"Is she a celebrity? Sigh, stop keeping me in suspense and tell me."

“JX,” Lu Qianzi said, “is my idol.”

"Cough cough cough cough! Cough cough cough cough cough!"

Chen Ya coughed violently.

"I knew you'd laugh at me!" Lu Qianzi said, slightly annoyed.

“No, no,” Chen Ya waved his hand, “I’m not making fun of you, it’s just that you have no chance of being with him, so give up.”

"Everyone's saying this now. You all only found out because JX became famous after watching 'Poetic Life,' but the key point is that I'm not saying this now. I've been a fan of JX for 5 years."

"Oh?"

This was beyond Chen Ya's expectations.

"Before he became famous because of 'Poetic Life,' he was still abroad, and I had already listened to many of his songs. At that time, I didn't know that he was also known as 'Close at Hand' and 'Tianya.' I just thought, 'Wow, that's awesome.'"

Lu Qianzi, quite out of character, swore, but she didn't care and continued talking non-stop:

"Then I bought a lot of his CDs. The more I learned about him, the more amazing I felt. I became a loyal fan. Later, I found out from an interview with Time magazine that he was actually Chinese! Oh my god! Do you know how I felt at that time?"

"I don't know." Chen Ya shook his head with a complicated expression.

“I made up my mind right then and there that I would marry him,” Lu Qianzi said with a resolute expression. “I will marry no one but him in this life.”

"Uh……"

“You know,” Lu Qianzi said, “I used to hear about those ‘no-marriage-others-them ...’ associations in Japan, and I thought they were funny. But it was only then that I truly understood this kind of feeling. It’s an incredibly passionate and sincere feeling that’s hard for outsiders to understand…”

Chen Ya considered his words carefully before saying, "Actually, I also like JX."

"Really? When did you become a fan?"

“A long time ago, at least before ‘The Poetic Life’,” Chen Ya said, “he was indeed good, but his private life was chaotic and he was a womanizer. You have no hope for him, give up.”

To everyone's surprise, Lu Qianzi's eyes lit up upon hearing this:

"It's because he's a womanizer that I still have hope!"

"Uh uh uh……"

"Damn, who are my competitors? Jiang Xinhai, Xu Xiangxiao, Taylor Swift, okay? Maybe even Qin Yunchu. Losing isn't shameful. These are all people I can only look up to and can't even see the edge of! But what if they go easy on me... Waaaaah..."

Lu Qianzi buried her face in her hands and let out a whimpering sound like a dog.

If that's the case, then there will be a big problem.

Chen Ya suddenly felt glad that he had come here.

If Lu Qianzi finds him through great perseverance, and then, with her looks, launches a relentless offensive against him without his knowledge...

He really couldn't guarantee that he wouldn't create a mess for the ethics community.

...Mainly because Lu Qianzi's appearance is a combination of the best features of her parents, she does have a unique charm.

And he happens to be hopelessly obsessed with looks.

Chen Ya pressed his forehead and asked:

"Let's put other things aside for now. Let me ask you, why do you think Qin Yunchu is one of your competitors?"

“You’re not a true fan,” Lu Qianzi said, her eyes peeking out from between her fingers, sending a disdainful look through them.

"How to say?"

"Can't you tell from the show? Qin Yunchu's expression completely changes when JX is mentioned. Her eyes look like they're fogged up."

“…I didn’t notice.”

Chen Ya truly experienced what it felt like to have a head as big as a bucket.

Then he added sincerely, "That sounds terrifying."

"Huh? Why is it scary?"

Chapter 186 Marriage Alliance

Chen Ya and Lu Qianzi chatted for a while, getting to know each other better and becoming much closer.

Chen Ya discovered that his half-sister wasn't as bad as he had imagined.

Lu Qianzi also discovered that her stepbrother, who was not highly educated, was not as shallow as she had imagined.

He even speaks quite elegantly and has emotional intelligence.

This made her even more conflicted about what her parents were planning.

Just now, she repeatedly inquired about Chen Ya's love life because of "that thing" that her parents were planning.

To make "that thing" happen, the other side has already figured things out. If Chen Ya's side also passes the test, then it will be nine out of ten.

Making "that thing" happen would be a win-win-win situation, good for everyone.

If they can't make it happen, the next few years could be very difficult for their family.

Despite Lu Ruixiang's repeated emphasis that they were doing this for Chen Ya's own good, Lu Qianzi had never seen many insidious schemes since she was young. The idea of ​​secretly plotting someone else's marriage was ultimately not gentlemanly to her.

So even now, she's still hesitant about whether or not to give Chen Ya a push.

Just as she was struggling with her decision, Chen Sheng's voice rang out from the kitchen: "The chicken soup is here!"

Lu Qianzi stood up and said, "Dinner is ready, let's go eat first."

Chen Ya nodded and stood up as well.

The dinner menu was simple but varied, filling the entire table.

Chen Sheng's culinary skills have not diminished despite his years of comfortable living.

He opened a bottle of red wine, popped the cork off with a "pop," and the bright red liquid swirled into the wine glass.

A cup was placed in front of one person. Lu Ruixiang raised her cup and said:

"Then, let's celebrate Chen Ya joining our family."

"Ding."

The sound of wine glasses clinking rang out. After taking a sip, he asked:

"Isn't Chen Hai coming back today?"

“Chen Hai has a social engagement and will be back tomorrow,” Lu Ruixiang said. “So, tomorrow is the main event. There’s some great news to announce tomorrow, and Chen Ya, you’ve come at just the right time.”

"What about your aunt? Doesn't she live with you?"

Chen Sheng smiled awkwardly and said, "Your aunt lives over at Xiuhu Lake, with your grandparents."

"Is she the one who usually takes care of the elderly?"

"Um……"

Lu Ruixiang glanced at her husband and said irritably:

“The house is mine, and you’re the one paying for our living expenses. Just say so directly. It’s like I’m the one in the wrong.”

Chen Sheng said, "Cough, that's not what I meant at all..."

Chen Ya nodded slightly.

As a daughter-in-law from a wealthy family, from her perspective, she didn't do too badly.

They gave her money and a house, and supported her husband's relatives.

Xiuhu is a long way away from here. Being so far away, there must be some conflicts in their daily lives.

Conflicts between mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law, and between sisters-in-law, are commonplace and human nature; it doesn't necessarily mean she's materialistic and disdains the poor.

Chen Ya remained silent, gently swirling the wine in his glass, the crisp red wine flowing within.

“Hey, Chen Ya, you can even sober up?” Lu Ruixiang suddenly said. “But your posture is not quite right. You should hold the glass like this and let the red wine swirl in it.”

She held the stem of the wine glass between her index and middle fingers, supported the glass with her palm, and swirled it from side to side.

Chen Ya smiled calmly and said, "It's fine either way. When it comes to drinking, do whatever makes you feel comfortable. You don't have to be so dogmatic."

Chen Sheng turned his head and said, "That's right. We don't have to be so particular when drinking baijiu."

"Shut up!" Lu Ruixiang snapped at her husband, and Chen Sheng immediately shrank back and shut up.

She wore a triumphant expression, like a woman pampered by her husband, and said:

"Chen Ya, did you attend a vocational college or a university?"

Chen Ya put down his wine glass: "I dropped out of school in junior high."

Chen Sheng immediately interrupted him, saying, "I've already had him take the adult undergraduate exam; we'll try to get him a higher degree in the future..."

I told you not to talk!

Lu Ruixiang lightly tapped the table, looked at Chen Ya, and frowned.

If Chen Ya only has this kind of educational background, it would be a very serious disadvantage to their plan.

If this gets out, what will the Liu family think? The Lu family will also lose face.

“Chen Ya, if anyone asks you about your education in the future, just say you got a regular undergraduate degree,” Lu Ruixiang said. “Anyway, you’re a stranger in Beijing, nobody knows you, so just say you got into a regular undergraduate program through your own hard work.”

Chen Ya remained silent, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back.

"Did you hear me? I need you to agree." Lu Ruixiang's voice had become somewhat forceful.

Chen Ya hesitated for a moment, then nodded slightly.

He has always claimed to the outside world that he dropped out of junior high school.

That's because his later research findings were all classified, and it would be quite troublesome to reveal them.

Moreover, although his research was profound, he never tried to get himself a degree.

At his level and with his qualifications, he no longer needs things like academic degrees.

"Hmm, that's good." Lu Ruixiang took it as his agreement and a smile appeared on her face.

Lu Qianzi knew that her mother had always been quite controlling, so she tugged at her hand and changed the subject:

"Mom, I'm going to school for a club activity tomorrow, can I borrow your car?"

Lu Ruixiang said, "What do you mean 'borrow'? Can your skills even be used on the road? Chen Ya, can you even drive?"

"I know a little bit," Chen Ya nodded. "But I don't think I have a regular driver's license."

He only has an F1 super driver's license.

It seems this license cannot be used as a regular driver's license.

At least the last time I pulled it out in Jiangcheng, the traffic police officer didn't recognize me, and I ended up having to call someone to help me resolve the issue.

Hearing his words, Lu Ruixiang felt a pang of disappointment:

"Sigh, why don't you get a license soon? You may not have a car, but you absolutely must know how to drive!"

"I used to be very busy, but now I feel like I don't need to drive myself much."

"Never mind, I'll take you there tomorrow." Lu Ruixiang pulled her hair up.

"Okay." Lu Qianzi was a little sullen.