The sweetest in the entertainment industry

Chapter 24 Meeting
Zhang Mingyuan only managed Lu Nanting as an artist, so he had plenty of time to do the work more meticulously.

Because he was so meticulous in his care, even concerning himself with his daily meals and the changing clothes he wore throughout the seasons, his employees often called him "Zhang Ma" behind his back.

Lu Nanting flipped through the photo album, looking at each picture taken today.

The latest model of the phone has amazing pixels, especially the several animated GIFs, which accurately recorded every little expression of Gu Lanxi. Just by looking at the photos, he could recall the details of their time together.

For a moment, I felt nothing but sweetness.

But he's a cool guy, and he can't be sweet at all in front of outsiders.

The phone also has a privacy screen protector, making it impossible for anyone to peek at it.

Upon hearing Zhang Mingyuan's question, he opened his WeChat Moments, posting a selfie visible only to Gu Lanxi, and replied:
"I didn't have an umbrella in the car. I thought it was just a short walk, but I didn't expect the rain to be so heavy."

It has to be said that the topic of Zhang Mingyuan was chosen rather poorly.

To keep it a secret, the meeting room windows were closed and the curtains were drawn during the meeting. They worked diligently for almost two hours, only to find out when they came out that the rain they had been waiting for had finally arrived. However, before they could even realize it, the rain had already stopped.

The boss was lamenting his bad luck in getting caught in the rain, but they almost didn't even know the rain had come.

This is what nighttime is like for working people.

It's not just this rain, but also their four seasons.

Sometimes it feels like I just came back from my hometown yesterday with a trunk full of stuff, and in the blink of an eye I have to go back for the Chinese New Year again.

Another busy year has passed, and all I've gained is savings.

Working overtime late at night is probably more likely to make you feel emo.

Suddenly touched on a sensitive topic, everyone stopped gossiping and channeled their sadness into their appetite, quickly defeating the army of crayfish.

After cleaning up the trash, washing their hands with hand sanitizer, and having eaten and drunk their fill, everyone returned to the conference room, a faint sense of happiness welling up in their hearts.

After all, even among working people, there are different classes.

Some people earn high salaries and enjoy excellent benefits while working overtime in garden villas, while others are owed wages and have to pay out of pocket to work overtime.

I should be content with what I have.

With Lu Nanting's arrival, everyone was able to better understand the "sacred intentions," and their thinking became clearer. They originally thought they would have to work all night, but they finished almost everything before three o'clock.

The staff responsible for monitoring online activity searched the site and found no signs of the matter being exposed, so they breathed a sigh of relief.

After reviewing the final plan, Lu Nanting nodded and sent it to Gu Lanxi's email before adjourning the meeting.

It was getting late, and with the next few days of being on high alert, everyone was too lazy to go home. They went straight back to their workstations, pulled out the cots that had been purchased in bulk under their desks, spread out the thin blankets, turned off the lights, and fell asleep.

Once I wake up, I can just wash up in the bathroom and then go back to work.

It must be said that the office is large enough and well-equipped, and it's quite comfortable to relax there.

If privacy weren't so hard to guarantee, several single people wouldn't want to rent an apartment.

Lu Nanting returned to the lounge, locked the doors and windows, kicked off his slippers, lay down on the bed, pulled up the thin blanket, and fell asleep peacefully.

Gu Lanxi didn't know he hadn't come home that night. When she woke up in the morning, she felt a little dizzy, which she knew was caused by overthinking.

I opened the window, took a few deep breaths of the cool morning air, and glanced at the ring on my hand before I was fully awake.

After washing up, I went to the gym for a half-hour jog.

During this time, she received a hesitant phone call from Gu Yongxin, but she pretended not to know anything and treated her the same way she always had.

Gu Yongxin ultimately didn't break the ice.

After hanging up the phone, her face turned pale and then blue, and tears streamed down her face.

Her mother scolded her for acting without thinking, and Manman understood her mother's actions, but she still felt uncomfortable, a kind of inexplicable discomfort.

Gu Lanxi was also feeling bad.

She has many relatives and friends, but from childhood to adulthood, the only one who loves her unconditionally and tries every means to treat her well, asking for nothing but affection, seems to be Lu Nanting.

Realizing this, she was in a bad mood all morning.

Aunt Wang made shrimp dumplings this morning.

There were four bamboo steamers in each basket, and several baskets were made, which was obviously more than usual.

Each shrimp dumpling is about the size of a child's fist, plump and translucent, with perfectly evenly pinched pleats, revealing glimpses of pink shrimp meat, making them very appealing.

Gu Lanxi peeled a hard-boiled egg and put it in a bowl, then took a sip of milk. Looking at the shrimp dumplings in the steamer, she couldn't help but send a message to Lu Nanting:
[Have you had breakfast?] Then, after thinking for a moment, I sent another message: [I made your favorite shrimp dumplings.]

Unfortunately, I haven't received a reply to the message.

I was so warm and friendly to her yesterday, and I finally mustered up the courage to get closer to her, only to be met with indifference.

It felt like a bucket of cold water had been poured over my head, making my mood even worse.

When it was 10:30, and Lu Nanting still hadn't replied, Gu Lanxi put away the information about the tea, feeling a little down, but she didn't say anything.

I put down my phone, put on makeup, changed clothes, and got ready to go out.

It was almost time, and she walked to the entrance with her bag, ready to go downstairs, when she received a call from Lu Nanting.

"Sorry, I just got up this morning and went to rehearsal, that's when I saw your message."

Gu Lanxi replied calmly, "Yes, it's alright, you go ahead with your work!"

The two had broken up for more than two years, and during that time they had each lived their own lives. Lu Nanting hadn't waited for anyone's message for a long time, so naturally he didn't have the habit of checking his phone often.

Knowing how difficult it was for her to take the initiative, Lu Nanting was filled with regret!
But he knew that explanations and assurances would only backfire at this time, so he chose to play the victim:
"I came to the studio last night and worked overtime until after 3 a.m. I sent the PR plan to your email. Remember to check it when you have time. If there are any problems, let me know so I can have them continue to revise it."

It was very noisy on Lu Nanting's side; the sounds of moving musical instruments and staff talking could all be heard by Gu Lanxi through her phone.

I just finished being busy.

Gu Lanxi opened her email and saw that he had indeed sent an email. When she checked the time, it was indeed past 3 a.m., and the anger she had been holding in suddenly dissipated.

"What time does rehearsal start? Are you sure you don't need me to pick you up?"

Her intention was to remind the other party not to forget their appointment at noon, but Lu Nanting only felt a deep sense of concern.

"Don't worry, rehearsal doesn't start until after eight o'clock. I slept for several hours, so it's fine. Your place is a bit far, so you go first. I'm leaving soon too."

It was just a rehearsal, and he wasn't wearing makeup. He only needed to take a quick shower, change into some more formal clothes, and do his hair before heading out, which was much faster than Gu Lanxi's schedule.

Seeing that he knew what was going on, Gu Lanxi quickened her pace, pressed the elevator button and went downstairs. She met her neighbor in the garage and greeted her with a smile.

Upon arriving at the agreed-upon private restaurant, Gu Lanxi parked her car following the staff's directions. Carrying her bag and wearing black high heels, she walked into the restaurant at a leisurely pace.

This place used to be an official residence. The courtyard was extremely beautiful, the food was delicious, and it only accommodated ten tables of guests each day. Li Jingxiu's choice to hold the banquet here shows his sincerity.

Gu Lanxi passed through a moon gate and was about to call Lu Nanting when she saw him standing in the waterside pavilion in front of her, leaning slightly over the railing, leisurely watching the fish swimming in the small pond.

They were already waiting for her.

Gu Lanxi often came here and knew that there were koi in the pond.

Unlike the fat and bloated koi at tourist attractions, these fish are lively and interesting.

Hearing the gentle yet firm sound of high heels on the stone slabs, Lu Nanting knew she had arrived.

He looked up and saw that it really was her, so he immediately came over to greet her.

When he saw her, his eyes lit up, and he quickened his pace, walking quickly towards her. Gu Lanxi's heart couldn't help but leap with joy: "Have you been waiting long?"

Seeing her happy, Lu Nanting stretched out his arm: "I just arrived too."

When they got close, they could smell each other's faint perfume.

Without hesitation, Gu Lanxi immediately reached out and took his arm.

Gu Lanxi is tall, thin, and strong. Her arms appear fair and slender, but beneath the thin skin are firm muscles, which are very beautiful.

She wore no other jewelry today except for her wedding ring and a rather understated watch.

The watch features a silver-white dial and a silver metal strap. The dial is very clean, without any numerals, and is only set with a ring of extremely high-quality diamonds.

Upon meeting, the two instinctively sized each other up.

Lu Nanting wore a smoky gray silk shirt paired with dark gray trousers. Like her, besides her wedding ring, she only wore a watch, looking understated yet elegant.

For some reason, she changed into a smoky gray slip dress before leaving the house today, and the material was also silk.

What's even more amazing is that both of them were wearing black shoes.

Lu Nanting's lips curled up slightly, and he would glance at her every now and then, seemingly overjoyed.

She was so easy to coax. She never wanted much, just some care and attention.

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