The sweetest in the entertainment industry

Chapter 410 Bedtime Chat

On the last night before the wedding, Gu Lanxi chose to spend it with her three roommates.

The living room of Zhenliu Pavilion is warmly decorated and heated by underfloor heating, making it feel as warm as spring.

The coffee table was laden with fruit juice, milk tea, fruit, and various snacks. Brightly colored beanbag chairs were arranged around the coffee table, and cute cushions and plush toys were scattered all over the floor.

The four of them had a great time all day. After dinner and a shower, they came out in their pajamas. Their feet touched the thick carpet, the soft fur covering their insteps, and their hearts melted.

The group found their favorite beanbag chairs and sat down, their long legs casually draped over the floor, all exuding a lazy and unwilling-to-move vibe.

"I haven't felt this relaxed in a long time."

Old Mi Duoduo has been spending a lot of time in the desolate Gobi Desert, working hard to overcome one problem after another.

Work-related matters were not easy to discuss. After meeting, we only exchanged a few brief words and then stopped talking about those things.

She's very talkative, and as usual, she's the one who starts the conversation when our late-night chat begins.

Then, right off the bat, he told a particularly interesting story:
"A few days ago on Douyin, I encountered a weirdo who posted a bunch of tips on how to steal men. I accidentally saw it and replied, 'If you're so good at stealing men, why don't you try to steal jobs from men?' Then she lost her temper and insulted me three times in a row, saying I was ugly, that I was incompetent, and that I was jealous of her. I'm definitely not going to put up with this kind of weirdo!"

The third sister is named Chen Wan. She is petite, with single eyelids, a peach-shaped face, and naturally curly hair. Her eyes are like two balls of mercury, black and shiny. When she lowers her head slightly and smiles, two sweet, round dimples immediately appear on her cheeks.

Hearing this, her eyes lit up, and she immediately asked in a soft voice, "This kind of person has her own set of logic and is completely impervious to reason. How did you deal with her, big sister?"

Gu Lanxi leaned against the coffee table, her right hand supporting her head and her left hand resting on her knee, listening quietly without interrupting.

She's always been like this; she likes to listen but not to talk, so no one bothers her and they chatted amongst themselves.

“I always try to persuade people with reason, so I debated with her. My point was that if you want to live a good life, you have to rely on yourself, not on a man. Then I listed eight arguments.”

The second son, Longlin, recently grew a wolf tail. Just a couple of days ago, he had green hair, but he dyed it back to black because he was going to attend a wedding.

After taking a shower, unlike during the day when she wore all sorts of uniquely designed jewelry, she looked much gentler.

Seeing Mi Duoduo's seriousness, Gu Lanxi became interested as well. She lifted the beanbag chair, moved it next to Gu Lanxi, put a tissue on her stomach, grabbed a handful of sunflower seeds and placed them on the coffee table beside her. While peeling them, she asked:

"Eight? Isn't that a bit of an exaggeration?"

Mi Duoduo smiled with narrowed eyes: "One must be meticulous in life. Even when arguing with someone, one should not give them any loopholes to exploit. One must consider all aspects."

"Then what do you think?"

"First, economic independence is the guarantee of personal freedom and dignity. If even our parents cannot guarantee our future, how can a man we just met guarantee it?"

"Second, living a good life is not just about material satisfaction, but also about spiritual achievement and self-realization. There is a fundamental difference between striving to improve oneself and relying on a man."

Mi Duoduo patiently explained while counting on her fingers, and the other two didn't interrupt.

Gu Lanxi immediately understood that these were the things they wanted to tell her.

I was afraid she was too easy to please, and that if I told her directly, I would upset her, so I made up this excuse.

Gu Lanxi felt a warmth in her heart and asked with a smile, "Then, what about third place?"

"Thirdly, this is also a manifestation of equality and dignity. Modern society advocates gender equality. Being dependent on men will make people look down on you. Only by relying on yourself can you win the respect and recognition of society."

Seeing Gu Lanxi nod, the three exchanged glances, and then Mi Duoduo rattled off the rest of the story in a rapid-fire manner:

"Fourth, based on risk aversion, women should not rely on men. After all, relationships can break down, and men can go bankrupt. Fifth, in terms of the accessibility of social resources, in this day and age, opportunities such as education, employment, and entrepreneurship are more open to women. Women can obtain resources through their own efforts without relying on men."

"Sixth, from a mental health perspective, independent women have stronger resilience and problem-solving abilities. Long-term dependence on others can easily lead to anxiety, depression, and even low self-esteem, resulting in severe self-denial."

"Seventh, from the perspective of the power of role models and social progress, every woman should strive for self-improvement in order to set an example for those who come after her and to promote social progress. If no one does this, the status quo of gender inequality will become more and more entrenched over time."

"Eighth, from the perspective of emotional equality and health, economic and spiritual independence can guarantee equality in a relationship, preventing you from losing your voice or falling into an unequal relationship."

After Mi Duoduo finished speaking, she looked at Gu Lanxi seriously.

Gu Lanxi sat up, poured her a cup of flower tea, and mimicked Chen Wan's tone, saying sweetly, "Thank you, big sister, I'll remember."

Mi Duoduo blushed slightly, didn't take the cup, picked up a puppy plush toy, and threw it into Gu Lanxi's arms, looking rather embarrassed at being caught out.
"I was saying this to that weirdo, you can just listen in too!"

"And then? What did she say back to you?"

He said, "Thank you, I'm a man."

The three of them burst into laughter instantly!

Gu Lanxi narrowly avoided spilling her tea, but accidentally kicked Long Lin's thigh.

Long Lin quickly pressed the tissue on his stomach to prevent the dozen or so sunflower seeds he had painstakingly peeled from spilling onto the ground.

Chen Wan laughed and wiped away her tears, then continued the conversation, recounting what she had seen and heard in England.

We've already covered most of the serious topics in the last couple of days, and due to confidentiality agreements, we can't go into too much depth.

Tonight is a lighthearted gossip time, so it's not surprising to bring up these topics.

Chen Wan told some workplace jokes related to BL (Boys' Love) culture, then suddenly asked her, "I see a lot of young male celebrities creating CP (couple) pairings, is it real or fake?"

The three of them work in very serious environments, and while they may have some minor hobbies, they are harmless and not gossipy. Gu Lanxi thought for a moment and then shared what she knew:

"Most of it is fake, because fans buy into it, and flirting easily attracts fans. If you want to become famous, just hide your sister-in-law well, flirt with her relentlessly for a few years, and if you're lucky, you can become famous."

Chen Wan kept pestering her, asking, "Isn't there anything real?"

Gu Lanxi nodded: "I've encountered casting directors who are into both men and women before. Some young actors would choose to endure it in order to get a role. I once ran into one in a hotel corridor after finishing work late at night."

"Didn't you meet a weirdo a couple of years ago? You thought she was in danger, but she turned around and blamed you?"

"Weirdos are everywhere."

Gu Lanxi knew how to keep things in check. She wouldn't mention any scandals involving people in the industry unless they were related to her; she would only give a general overview of the situation.

As they were chatting, Long Lin suddenly asked, "Last year, wasn't your partner almost dragged into a CP (couple pairing) scandal?"

The sisters truly love her.

Talk to her about the value of women before marriage.

I hope every baby who is about to get married can remember those words.

My wrist is twisted, it hurts so much.

Goodnight everyone.