The sweetest in the entertainment industry

Chapter 366: Poking Lou Zi

Lu Nanting's foot injury this time was really badly twisted.

The day I twisted my ankle, it swelled up like a small bun. After the swelling went down, it was excruciatingly painful, and I couldn't put any weight on that foot when I stood up.

But he was so busy that he only had one day to rest at home. Gu Lanxi took the time to record the variety show for him.

The next day, he went to the studio for a meeting to discuss future development with his agent. After get off work, he still insisted on competing with fans for attention. Even in his wheelchair, he insisted on taking his wife on a date. After returning home, he still didn't stop, and it was almost four o'clock before he finally fell asleep.

On the third day, I woke up after 10 a.m., got a haircut and styled my hair, and then went to a fan meeting with the brand.

By this time, although the swelling in my feet had subsided, I could only wear slippers. There was no other way; as soon as I put on proper shoes, the uppers of the shoes would dig into my ankles and cause pain.

The paparazzi posted photos of the two on their date the following night. Because of that amazing photo taken by chance, it quickly became a trending topic among fans in the middle of the night. By daybreak, when the staff came to work, the topic had exploded in popularity.

Removing a trending topic is expensive, and it's not a scandal. Lu Nanting listened to Xiao Jiang's brief explanation but ignored it. Wearing slippers and sitting in a wheelchair, he was pushed in front of the camera amidst the fans' concerns.

The brand provided him with a tablecloth. He was wearing a suit jacket and fur slippers. Fans took photos from the side and back, expressing their sympathy for him working despite his injury and praising his dedication. The brand took promotional photos from the side and front, and he still looked incredibly elegant.

It's true that as long as you're willing to endure hardship, there's endless hardship to be found in every profession.

Then, because he didn't take it seriously, by the time the meet-and-greet ended, the trending topic had become a "hot" topic, and everyone who met him called him "jealous."

There are reasons why things turned out this way.

Yesterday morning's support event was organized by one of Gu Lanxi's fans. This fan is a solo stan who only follows Gu Lanxi and has no feelings for Lu Nanting. However, he is not a toxic solo stan and is very friendly to CP fans and kind little dragonflies.

Although a small portion of the attendees were CP fans and there were several fans of the show, the event was specifically for Gu Lanxi, and the atmosphere was quite good.

After saying goodbye to Gu Lanxi, everyone was excited until they saw Lu Nanting's outrageous actions in the middle of the night.

I never expected him to be so jealous!

Actually, this fan club member had already considered things very carefully when organizing the event. Because Gu Lanxi is married, they were afraid of bringing her a bad influence, so they didn't send red roses, but instead sent cherry blossom pink roses that were similar in color to the outfit she wore in the variety show.

Even so, Lu Nanting instantly created a rose wall using the same type of roses, as if he wouldn't stop until he made his fans look like trash.

What's even more infuriating is that he not only prepared a wall of roses, but also a holographic water screen and a new song to express his love, and then used drones to create an amazing atmosphere before kissing her as if to assert his dominance!
Such petty-mindedness and despicable methods are truly laughable!

The fans who were there to support him at the scene were so angry when they saw the trending topic that they were almost driven mad by him!

This move was truly laughable, and the rivals found out very quickly. Wouldn't they have rushed over to laugh at him overnight?

The event that Brother Yuanbao spearheaded wasn't mainly attended by Little Dragonfly, yet in the end, it was they who were laughed at by their rivals! Where can anyone go to seek justice for this?

The little dragonfly never tolerates being bullied; it always fights back with insults.

They comforted themselves, at least their idol had a good character. Although he was a bit too love-struck, he only doted on his wife, unlike a certain other idol who was like a central air conditioner, heating in winter and cooling in summer, never stopping all year round. His fans were like laundry detergent that had come to life, washing him every day. However, no matter how much they washed him, new scandals kept popping up.

Such a bitter life, yet such true love; truly, she's never had a good life.

Their angles are sharp, their mouths are venomous, and their back-and-forth banter inevitably leads to arguments.

As the argument went on, the topic gained popularity.

By the time Lu Nanting got his phone, the nickname "Jealousy Master" had already been firmly established on him, and no one in the entire entertainment industry dared to challenge him for it.

Despite being ridiculed backstage, Lu Nanting remained unfazed, simply nodding and walking away, appearing no different from usual, still as aloof as ever.

However, Xiao Jiang, who was taking care of him closely, immediately noticed his displeasure.

Once they got on the bus, Xiao Jiang immediately showed him the trending topics.

Lu Nanting didn't reach out. He glanced at his phone screen indifferently, then left without comment and directly instructed the driver to go to the studio.

Gu Lanxi only slept for four hours yesterday before getting up, having breakfast, and as usual, clocking in at the company right on time.

He has to pick people up on time, so he should go to bed early tonight.

As for nicknames?

Too many lice don't itch, too much debt doesn't worry, and vinegar essence doesn't seem to sound much worse than Lu Gou, Lu Da Lou Shao, or Lu San Sui.

He tried to convince himself.

Xiao Chen thought he didn't care about this, but when they got to the company building, Gu Lanxi had just gotten into the car and hadn't even fastened her seatbelt yet, and this guy immediately put on a pitiful act, looking aggrieved:
"Honey, have you seen the trending topics?"

Gu Lanxi had spent the whole day checking accounts with the finance department. Even though she had taken a nap at Lu Nanting's studio at noon, she was still feeling groggy and didn't really want to chat. "Someone gave me a nickname!"

Seeing that he looked genuinely aggrieved, clearly bothered by the nickname, Gu Lanxi rubbed her temples and asked him, "Who's being so rude?"

"An online friend I don't know."

"What nickname did they give you?"

"They call me vinegar spirit."

Gu Lanxi was initially quite worried, but upon hearing this harmless nickname, she didn't even bother to reply. She simply shrunk into her chair, closed her eyes, and went to sleep.

Seriously, you can't even choose the right time to make a joke.

Seeing that her eyes were slightly dark and her eyelids looked glued on, Lu Nanting quickly adjusted her chair and fastened her seatbelt.

Okay, it's impossible for me to feel sorry for myself today.

Seeing that she had fallen into a deep sleep in the blink of an eye, Lu Nanting lost the desire to tease her. He took out his phone and told Zhang Mingyuan about tomorrow's schedule.

I need to go for physical therapy and start rehabilitation, so I have to find time to go to the hospital, as some of the equipment isn't available at home.

Gu Lanxi is a heavy sleeper. She usually has a regular schedule and sleeps for about nine hours a day. When she doesn't get enough sleep, she doesn't like to talk to people.

In this situation, she can basically sleep anywhere. If you have to wake her up without a good reason, you're definitely in trouble.

Lu Nanting let her sleep peacefully until the car arrived home, then woke her up.

As family members gradually returned home, the two of them were the last to arrive. After washing their faces and hands, it was basically time for dinner.

The cook at home roasted goose tonight, and stuck a ring of cornbread around the edge of the pot. It tasted delicious.

Lu Nanting placed a goose wing on her plate, which Gu Lanxi was engrossed in eating. When Zhang Ruolan asked about her studies at the company, Gu Lanxi briefly explained the situation and then summarized:

"We're checking the accounts this week, and I'll be going to Hangzhou for a few days next week on a business trip. When I get back, we'll move back, and then the wedding will be around that time."

"Okay, you two can arrange your own affairs. If you need Mom's help, just let me know anytime."

After exchanging a few words with Zhang Ruolan, Lu Weidong asked her if she had discovered anything during the audit of the accounts today.
The Lu Group is a large conglomerate with multinational operations and physical businesses all over the world. They conduct very strict self-audits of their finances every year. There are basically no major problems, but minor issues are unavoidable.

This is a sensitive issue. If it were an outsider, they would probably have to think carefully before speaking. But as family, Gu Lanxi naturally spoke frankly and without reservation.
"General Manager Wang is very capable, with many talented people under him. I only learn from the sidelines and don't participate in the specific work. But today I discovered that the depreciation periods of many pieces of equipment in the company don't match the reports. I suspect someone is inflating costs and then scrapping them prematurely, selling the equipment to related parties at low prices, and embezzling group assets. This inflow and outflow may seem insignificant, but it is actually not to be underestimated..."

Auditing accounts is a technical job; many hidden details cannot be discovered by anyone but a meticulous person.

"Oh? Is there such a thing?"

Lu Weidong didn't even bother to finish his meal. He put down his chopsticks, wiped his mouth, and looked at her intently.

In the past, when elders asked questions during meals, Gu Lanxi would always put down her chopsticks and listen respectfully. However, in the past six months, they have been living together more often, and the family has become less particular about these things.

Gu Lanxi buried her head in her rice, not even looking up:

"The group has always used a two-year spot check and one-year full check approach, which is too fixed and leaves a lot of room for manipulation in between. At the last meeting, I helped set up the projector and noticed that the year and serial number on the label on the back of the projector did not match the report. I took note of that. Even a landlord can't replace a projector every six months, right? And sure enough, I've been looking around lately and found that a lot of things don't match up."

It's relatively difficult to tamper with things like airplanes and yachts owned by a company, but there's much more room for manipulation with office supplies or everyday items.

What ordinary employee would remember how many years the office printer has been used?
And those that were reported for repair, were they really broken?
Is the damaged item truly beyond repair?
"I've even seen people take ink cartridges from the office and bring home a stack of A4 papers after get off work. I've never been in a big office before, so I didn't know there were so many weird things."

Lu Weidong couldn't help but laugh: "If the water is too clear, there will be no fish. Those are all small amounts of money. We need to focus on the big picture and let go of the small ones. We need to turn a blind eye to some things. If you're not deaf and dumb, it's hard to be a good father-in-law."

Gu Lanxi couldn't help but raise her head: "Then we won't be able to sleep tonight. We need to reflect on whether we've made any mistakes recently."

The elderly couple couldn't help but burst into laughter!
"Your biggest mistake is that you're too perfect. When are you going to cause some trouble so I can clean up your mess? That would make you more like a child."

As soon as Lu Weidong uttered those words, he realized they were inappropriate. Zhang Ruolan immediately kicked him under the table to smooth things over.

"I have no idea what kind of trouble you could get into, really, you're too good!"

Gu Lanxi didn't dare to lift her head throughout the meal.

Honestly, their bias towards her is even stronger than Lu Nanting's, and it's completely illogical.

Many people like to write "戳娄子" (chuō lóu zi) as "戳娄子". "娄子" refers to trouble, disputes, or misfortunes. "娄子", on the other hand, refers to a container made of bamboo, wicker, or similar materials, and has absolutely nothing to do with "causing trouble".