The sweetest in the entertainment industry

Chapter 667 The Three-Year Agreement
"I think the 'Lei' in Chen Lei should be the 'Lei' in 'landmine'."

The two agreed to meet at the studio. Sister Mei brought two cups of coffee and then left. Gu Lanxi sat behind the desk, resting her chin on her hand, while playing with a shimmering mother-of-pearl folding fan in her other hand.

Chen Lei pulled out a chair, rolled her eyes, and snorted, "You can call me Chen E from now on. Even though my surname isn't Dou, you should know how wronged I am."

"Wow, did you secretly sign up for a public speaking class behind my back?"

Seeing her leaning forward and staring at her while supporting herself on the table, Chen Lei glared at her irritably, then couldn't help but laugh.

"You get influenced by your company, you know? Ever since I got involved with you, my fans have been praising me for becoming smarter."

"Hiss—don't talk nonsense!! My brother lives next door. If he hears this, how am I supposed to survive?"

These days, even the pairing of Voldemort and Daiyu has its fans, so it doesn't seem so unacceptable that the two of them have fans who ship them, but Lu Nanting is very bothered by it.

However, Chen Lei is a very outspoken person with a rather mischievous personality. She likes to tease people and always makes them jump around. Every time the two of them meet, it's not very peaceful.

Today we're here to talk business, so Chen Lei didn't beat around the bush. After a few jokes, she got straight to the point.

"Ahem, I just found out last week, I'm about eight weeks pregnant, not quite three months yet, so I don't plan to tell anyone right now. Please keep it a secret, okay?"

Chen Lei and her boyfriend of many years got their marriage certificate on Valentine's Day and officially announced it at that time. Because she is not young anymore and doesn't mess around, and they have been dating since their student days, her fans are generally supportive.

The reason she kept delaying the wedding was because Gu Lanxi provided her with too many resources. She wanted to accumulate several dramas to be broadcast before giving birth, so as not to have a drop in popularity after her comeback.

As a result, this model worker diligently worked on the set until the end of July.

In fact, they were both very satisfied with their collaboration, which is the fundamental reason why they have always had a good relationship.

"Yes, congratulations."

Gu Lanxi had to take her child to physical training in the afternoon and didn't want to waste too much time, so she asked directly:
"What are your plans for the future? Are you planning to set up your own studio? I can help you if needed."

In the past two years, Chen Lei has earned her several small goals, and Gu Lanxi always maintains a good attitude towards her.

Putting aside personal feelings, this was the main reason why Gu Lanxi immediately called him when she sensed something was wrong.

"I'm not the kind of person who's good at social maneuvering. That guy really scared me before, and now I'm terrified of even the mention of an agent. I feel so stressed trying to support my own studio..."

"You still want to cling to me? You give me so much money every year, don't you feel bad about it?"

"Then you can take a smaller share..."

"Sister, are you new to this industry? Have you never seen what other people's contracts look like?"

Gu Lanxi provides her with top-tier resources and takes excellent care of her, yet demands the lowest profit share in the industry. Otherwise, this shrewd woman would refuse to leave.

Putting aside her own opinion, just look at her wolfish fans. If Gu Lanxi had treated her even slightly badly, those fans would have been busy shipping the two of them as a couple.

I'd probably scold her three hundred times a day.

"Okay, keeping it as it is is fine..."

"How long do you want to extend it? A year?"

"It's not like I'd go to such lengths to cheat you."

It will take about a year after she gives birth.

The main reason Chen Lei is staying is that she's afraid her popularity will decline when she has a baby, and she won't be able to get good scripts then.

Gu Lanxi is even more radical than her. She had a child at the age of 24, and she still has no shortage of leading lady scripts coming her way. There are even people who tailor-make scripts for her. This kind of treatment is something that ordinary artists can only dream of.

With Gu Lanxi looking after her, she has nothing to fear.

Not only will she not lack good scripts, but Gu Lanxi's intervention will also benefit her in determining how her previously unreleased dramas will be broadcast.

If things are arranged well, she'll be able to film new dramas to continue her career once those unreleased dramas finish airing.

Despite Chen Lei's occasional lack of sharp thinking, she always manages to choose the path that best suits her when it matters most.

Both of them were quite decisive and quickly reached an agreement. They called their legal counsel over to draft the contract, but Gu Lanxi wouldn't let her sign it right away.

"Take it back and have a reliable lawyer take a look. Sign it only after you've made a decision. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me."

"Row!"

The legal representative left and closed the door behind him.

Chen Lei put away the contract, zipped up her bag, and then asked her in a low voice, "When you gave birth to Tuantuan, which doctor did your prenatal checkups? Can you give me a heads-up?"

When it comes to having a baby, Chen Lei is actually a little scared.

"And a prenatal fitness coach, can you give me a push too?"

After finishing their business, Gu Lanxi took her out to eat. They booked a private room at a private restaurant, and Chen Lei pestered her for two hours, asking all sorts of questions.

Gu Lanxi had no choice but to recommend postpartum recovery specialists and confinement nannies to her before she was finally allowed to leave.

In the afternoon, she took Tuantuan to the physical training center. The coach was training the children on the side, and she took pictures of Tuantuan with her camera.

After finishing a class and making plans with several other mothers in the neighborhood to take their kids for a walk that evening, Gu Lanxi prepared some formula for Tuantuan.

The child was tired after a long day and fell asleep while holding the bottle.

Gu Lanxi was driving when she glanced back at her at a red light. Seeing that she was sleeping soundly, she slowed down a bit.

She drove slowly to the studio, just as Lu Nanting finished work and came out wiping his sweat. He waved to her from a distance.

"What's this trendy outfit for today?"

Wearing a short-sleeved hooded sweatshirt with shorts, and sweating profusely, Gu Lanxi expressed her incomprehension of why she insisted on wearing a hat.

"It makes your neck look longer!"

"I don't date giraffes."

"OK then……"

Upon hearing her words, Lu Nanting took off his hat, but it was still hot, so he took off his headband as well.

His curly hair suddenly stood on end, and Gu Lanxi stared at his Adam's apple for a long time.

Lu Nanting put the headband back on, said "Hey" to her, and when she turned around, he pulled the headband off again!
Gu Lanxi couldn't help but burst out laughing and slapped his arm with a crisp "smack"!
"It's okay, we have it at home, watch it as much as you like!"

"My daughter is still here! What are you saying!"

Then I slapped him a few more times.

Tuantuan was half asleep when she woke up rubbing her eyes. Seeing her parents sitting in front of her, and herself all alone in the car seat, she suddenly felt a little sad.

She couldn't quite explain why she felt so sad.

In the end, he could only call out "Dad" and then "Mom" with a pitiful expression.

Gu Lanxi hummed in agreement and was about to start the car when Tuantuan called out again, "Mommy, pee!"

Lu Nanting immediately opened the car door, carried her back to the studio, and changed her diaper.

Summer is the most difficult time for babies who wear diapers. It's already hot, and if they urinate and aren't changed in time, they become smelly and uncomfortable.

Afraid that the child would be tempted, Gu Lanxi and her husband didn't go out to eat. Instead, they drove straight home, where Aunt Xiao had just finished preparing dinner.

After the family finished eating and went upstairs, and after putting Tuantuan to sleep, Gu Lanxi brought up Chen Lei's contract renewal, and couldn't help but sigh, "Three years have passed so quickly."

Lu Nanting suddenly remembered something: "I made a three-year promise with my fans, isn't that coming up soon?"

Brother Juan bought me a new computer! (#^.^#)
I don't play games; I mostly just browse the web and type. He assembled his current computer himself by buying the parts, and it was much more expensive than an all-in-one PC. Even after many years, its performance is still excellent, so I don't quite understand why he bought a new one.

He said the computer case was very small and beautiful, and that it would make the study feel much bigger, which I would definitely like.

I said that I would definitely be happier when I write in the future.

He patted my head and gave me a smug smile.

As I touched them, I discovered I had grown several gray hairs, and I immediately became very nervous, insisting on plucking them all out.

Pulling out my hair hurt so much! I told him to stop, but he insisted on finding each hair and pulling them out one by one.

I'll get old someday, and one day all my hair will turn white.

He said not now.

I can accept that my hair has turned a lot gray, but I can't accept that my hair has turned gray.

I don't quite understand his thinking.

After graduating with his master's degree last year, he had a lot more free time, but his startup project didn't make much progress. I felt he was quite lost, and recently he picked up the game he hadn't played for a long time again.

The children keep telling him not to play games, so I tell them not to disturb their dad while he's playing.

He just wanted to rest; only when he was well-rested could he set off again.

The children didn't quite understand, so I explained that what I meant was that everyone should just do their own thing, and everyone should be in control of their own life.

If Dad earns more, we'll spend more; if Dad earns less, Mom will earn more. You two just need to focus on your studies and have fun!

It seems like Juan Wang isn't as anxious anymore.