Li Muyan's suggestion did not surprise Lu Yao. "Temptation of the Wife" is currently at the peak of its popularity, and holding a live broadcast around it would definitely be more effective.

"Of course, Minister Li has considered this very carefully," Lu Yao readily agreed.

"Alright, I'll have my team compile the specific details and procedures as soon as possible and send them to you for review." Li Muyan's voice was calm and clear, with a slight rise at the end. "I look forward to meeting you formally, Ms. Lu Yao."

The call has ended.

Then He Shang arrived, seemingly having finished his work. He smiled and approached her, saying, "Congratulations, Ms. Lu Yao. President Zhou said he's inviting the entire 'Temptation of a Wife' crew to dinner today. Ms. Lu Yao, you can invite General Fu to join us."

Lu Yao was slightly surprised upon hearing this, but quickly smiled and nodded: "Okay, I will pass it on to him. Thank you, President Zhou, and thank you, Director He, for the reminder."

This meal was clearly to celebrate the acquisition of the broadcasting rights for "Temptation of Wife" by foreign tribes. However, what Lu Yao did not expect was that Zhou Jinlu would actually come in person.

Lu Yao booked a nine-star hotel under the Zhou Group and sent Fu Ciyan a message with her location.

Fu Ciyan did not refuse.

When he arrived, Lu Yao had already changed into a smoky pink velvet dress.

The soft fabric clung to her body curves, the neckline revealing a glimpse of her fair collarbone, and the skirt flowed like water down to her ankles.

She didn't wear much jewelry, only the "Symbiosis" bracelet given to her by Zhou Jinlu on her wrist, the pink crystal shimmering with a gentle halo under the light.

Her long hair was loosely tied up, with a few slightly curled strands falling around her cheeks, making her look both elegant and refreshing.

The moment Fu Ciyan stepped into the banquet hall, he saw her at a glance.

He was wearing a crisp, dark blue military uniform that he hadn't had time to change out of; the epaulets and metal insignia on his collar reflected a cold, dignified light under the lamplight.

Xie Linyu, dressed in a sharp black suit, was standing beside Lu Yao. When he noticed Fu Ciyan, his expression didn't change much. He simply reminded Lu Yao, who was taking small bites of dessert, "Fu Ciyan is here."

Lu Yao looked up at the sound, meeting Fu Ciyan's dark eyes, and smiled, "You've come."

"Congratulations, Yaoyao." Fu Ciyan reached out and hugged her briefly, then let go, his hand naturally resting on her waist.

Zhou Jinlu arrived not too late. When he appeared in a white suit, the originally lively venue fell silent for a moment. He Shang welcomed him in: "Mr. Zhou, this way please."

Zhou Jinlu nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping across the room before finally landing on Lu Yao by the window. At this moment, she was being protected by Fu Ciyan and Xie Linyu on either side of her. When his gaze fell on the pink crystal bracelet on her wrist, his light brown eyes revealed an unconcealable tenderness.

His smile remained unchanged, but he walked straight toward them.

"General Fu, Mr. Xie," he greeted first, then his gaze naturally turned to Lu Yao, "Ms. Lu Yao, congratulations on being the star of the evening. How does it feel?"

"Thank you, Mr. Zhou. It feels great, and everyone is very happy." Lu Yao responded politely, feeling Fu Ciyan's hand on her waist tighten slightly, and Xie Linyu subtly moved closer to her.

"Thank you for your concern, Mr. Zhou, regarding Yaoyao's matter." Fu Ciyan gently clinked his wine glass against Zhou Jinlu's, clearly speaking as a member of Lu Yao's family.

"General Fu, you're too kind. This is just my duty." Zhou Jinlu smiled and raised his glass in response. His gaze fell on Lu Yao, and his smile deepened slightly. "Miss Lu Yao's talent deserves the best."

Just then, Director Wang brought over several lead actors and core members of the creative team to offer a toast. Zhou Jinlu took the opportunity to join in, chatting and laughing with everyone, quickly energizing the atmosphere again.

Although the dinner was organized on short notice, quite a few people attended, including investors and directors.

Upon seeing Lu Yao, they all gathered around to chat, hoping to get an invitation to her next project.

Xie Linyu stood beside her, occasionally helping her out.

Fortunately, these people were quite sensible and did not show excessive enthusiasm. They all kept to a minimum, and it was clear that their purpose today was more to show their faces in front of Lu Yao and become familiar with her.

The dinner party lasted until about 10 p.m., when Zhou Jinlu, thinking of Lu Yao's health condition, took the initiative to end the dinner party.

As Zhou Jinlu saw Lu Yao and the other two off, he said, "Miss Lu Yao, you've had a hard night. Go back and get some rest. I'll have someone help you review the procedures and address any issues with Minister Li's live stream."

Lu Yao was somewhat surprised that he already knew about Li Muyan's plan to interview her, but considering that he was the boss of Xingwen Entertainment, she wasn't surprised at all.

"Thank you for your trouble, Mr. Zhou." Lu Yao nodded to him, then turned and got into the hovercar with Fu Ciyan and Xie Linyu.

Watching the three leave, Zhou Jinlu's smile faded slightly. He Shang approached and asked, "Mr. Zhou, shall I take you home?"

Zhou Jinlu nodded and did not refuse, but after getting into the car he said, "Go and follow up on Li Muyan's matter. Report to me immediately if anything happens."

Fu Ciyan and Xie Linyu may not care about Li Muyan's ulterior motives, but they will never let any other man get ahead of them.

He could pretend to be gentle and harmless in front of Lu Yao, but he would never back down in the slightest in front of those who also coveted Lu Yao.

*

Even a day later, the popularity of "Temptation of Wife" still remains at the top of the trending search list.

Many other people joined the discussion.

Meanwhile, Lu Yao and Xie Linyu went to the medical center where Gu Jingxiao was located.

Because he had made an appointment in advance, Gu Jingxiao was waiting in his office early in the morning. When he saw Lu Yao and Xie Linyu appear together, he pushed up his gold-rimmed glasses and revealed a gentle and harmless smile.

"Good morning, Ms. Lu Yao and Mr. Xie."

"Dr. Gu, I'm sorry to trouble you again." Lu Yao greeted him politely.

"It's my duty." Gu Jingxiao gestured for the two to sit down, his gaze falling on Lu Yao with concern. "Miss Lu Yao, how have you been lately? Are your pregnancy symptoms severe? How are your sleep and appetite?"

He asked very detailed questions, and Lu Yao answered them one by one.

Gu Jingxiao performed a basic prenatal checkup on her, and after confirming that she and the fetus were both normal, he said, "There's nothing seriously wrong, but you still need to do some tests. I'll have someone take you to have your blood drawn."

He called for a nurse, and Xie Linyu wanted to follow, but Lu Yao pressed his shoulder down: "You stay and cooperate with Dr. Gu's examination."

Gu Jingxiao looked at him with a half-smile, saying nothing, but to Xie Linyu, it was as if he had said everything.

After Lu Yao left, Gu Jingxiao sat back down on the sofa: "Mr. Xie, didn't we say last time that our cooperation would end here?"

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