Chapter 586: So Anxious to Get Married?
That night, Lu Jingzhi took the opportunity to call Xu Liangzhou and his friends when the little descendant was talking a shower. This was because he knew that the little descendant would definitely see it if he sent them a text message.
“A creative wedding?” The young master of the Xu family could not help but tremble in joy as soon as he heard Lu Jingzhi’s words. “I knew that my younger sister is not that easy to deal with! She it out to get you, second you master Lu! Hahaha…”
“That is your sister-in-law,” the second young master Lu corrected him immediately.
“Yes, yes, sister-in-law…sister-in-law!” Xu Liangzhou could not help but laughed out loud. “Don’t worry, brother. We are very good at this kind of things! Moreover, we also have to plan a surprise for sister-in-law. However, wouldn’t the old master Lu go crazy on the spot if you did not plan a serious wedding?”
“She wants it…”
And he would give it to her.
Lu Jingzhi’s heart collapsed unreasonably whenever he thought about the triumphant look on the little descendant’s face when they were discussing this matter in the house earlier. So, why would he care about what the old man wanted?
“Lu Jingzhi, you have already enjoyed too much in your lifetime. Therefore, you have to go through all kinds of fire and water in your marriage now!”
Of course. Who was the young master Xu?
Could he really afford to make a joke out of this wedding when he knew all about Lu Jingzhi’s identity and background?
Xu Liangzhou knew that they could go crazy when picking up the bride and they could go crazy in the bridal chamber. However, nothing must go wrong during the wedding ceremony. After all, everyone in Luo City and the whole country would be watching the wedding!
“But, have you even set your wedding date?”
Speaking of the wedding period, Jiang Zhitong was already coming back to the country.
On the third day after Jiang Yuning attended the cultural exchange meeting, Jiang Yuning’s father returned to the country and he was currently staying at the hotel.
Jiang Zhitong read all about his daughter’s participation in the cultural exchange meeting when he was abroad. Moreover, since one of the rich Ginger Candies actually rented out the big screens overseas to display Jiang Yuning’s pictures continuously, it was difficult for Jiang Zhitong not to know about his beautiful daughter’s achievements.
As he thought about it, he could feel a faint sense of pride rising in his heart.
His daughter was really a very capable person. If the Jiang family did not go bankrupt in the past, then his daughter would certainly have been very outstanding at this time.
However, even after entering the complex entertainment industry, it seems as though Jiang Yuning had already broken out of her own world.
After the cultural exchange meeting, Vera gave Jiang Yuning some time off to herself do that she could relax and finalize all of her lifelong events before she entered the crew of <Suffocation>. Therefore, Jiang Yuning had been in a very good mood for the past few days and she felt as though she was walking on clouds. Even though she was busy shooting commercials from morning till night, she could still greet everyone with a huge smile on her face.
Jiang Yuning was especially happy after finding out that her father had already returned to China. Immediately after she was done with work, Jiang Yuning asked Vera to send her over to Xiya Hotel as soon as possible.
However, Lu Jingzhi was already one step ahead of her and he was already in Jiang Zhitong’s room at this time.
The both of them were not embarrassed and awkward with one another at all. After all, Jiang Zhitong watched Lu Jingzhi grew up when he was just a little boy. He knew everything about this young man who was sitting in front of him. Therefore, he knew that he did not need to guard against Lu Jingzhi at all.
“If I can go back to the time when Yuning was just ten years old, I would definitely have stopped the old man from pulling strings. Otherwise, the both of you would not have to wait so long for one another…”
“It’s okay. It’s all in the past. We can forget it now,” Lu Jingzhi sat as he leaned back on the sofa. At this time, he was chatting in a very warm and amicable manner with Jiang Zhitong.
“In a blink of an eye, my daughter will already be married,” Jiang Zhitong said as he was filled with emotions at this time. “Fortunately, she will be leading a happy life after marrying you. Otherwise, I do not know…”
The two men were chatting when a waiter suddenly sent Jiang Yuning to Jiang Zhitong’s room.
As soon as Jiang Yuning pushed the room door open, she was surprised to see the second young master Lu in her father’s room.
Jiang Yuning rolled her eyes at him before she said, “Second brother, didn’t you tell me that you have to attend a meeting?”
“Didn’t you tell me that you were going to go home directly after work?” Lu Jingzhi asked as he raised his brow at Jiang Yuning.
In fact, the couple did not arrange to meet here today and all this was just their tacit understanding!
“Why are you still so naughty even when you are about to get married soon?” Jiang Zhitong smiled as he looked at his daughter, even though he felt as though the injuries on his face was a little hideous.
“Dad, you are already a few days late! I am waiting for you to set our wedding date!” Jiang Yuning replied as she took her seat next to the second young master Lu. At this point, she was verbally blaming her father for not being punctual at all.
“So anxious to get married?” Jiang Zhitong asked as he laughed at his daughter.
Jiang Yuning’s eyes were flushed red and she smiled before she said, “We are a legally married couple protected by the law anyway.”
“That’s why I am not in a hurry at all.”
Jiang Yuning: “…”
“I…”
“Okay fine, I will stop teasing you! Don’t you think that your dad has to make some preparations too? I bought back the Jiang family mansion. After all, I cannot allow you to get married from the Royal Dragon Villa, right? You have a family in Luo City and I want you to have a place to call your home in Luo City too. After all, I do not want you to have nowhere to go if Jingzhi bullies you. However, I am certain that you are the one who is always bullying Jingzhi instead…”
As soon as Jiang Zhitong’s words fell, Jiang Yuning got teary again. She said, “Why? Why did you buy the Jiang family mansion again? Wouldn’t that be a waste of money? I am not living there…”
“Even if you are not living there, I am going to live there. Your grandfather is going to live there and Muyang is also going to live there together with us…”
Jiang Yuning was shocked and a little uncertain at this time. “What do you mean?”
“I mean that I am already planning to move home and I will bring your grandfather home so that I can take care of him and serve him for the rest of my life.”
“Didn’t you say that there was someone that you want to introduce to me last time?”
“In two days’ time,” Jiang Zhitong replied as he smiled. “Wait for her to return to China first. Well, it is already getting late so you should go back and rest already. I will meet up with old master Lu and we will personally set a date for your wedding. I really cannot believe that my little princess is getting married!”
Jiang Yuning felt as though she had just been soaked in salt water.
It was clear to everyone that she had already obtained her marriage certificate with Lu Jingzhi a long time ago but somehow, to everyone else, it seemed as though she had just reunited with Lu Jingzhi.
It seemed as though everyone was desperately trying to give her what she lost before this.
…
At nine o’clock in the evening, Lu Jingzhi and Jiang Yuning were sitting in the car as they headed back to the Royal Dragon villa. At this time, Jiang Yuning looked at the palm that Lu Jingzhi was holding onto and she smiled slightly.
When Lu Jingzhi saw her secretly smiling to herself, he asked, “Why are you laughing?”
“Second brother, are you really so anxious to marry me? You even came to look for my dad all by yourself.”
“Isn’t it because…you are anxious to marry me?” Lu Jingzhi asked as he turned his head slightly to look at Jiang Yuning. “Who was the one who was blaming her dad for coming back a few days later than scheduled?”
“Well, I am in a hurry to join the crew.”
“Is that so?”
Her thought were written all over her face at this time. Even though the both of them had already been married for a lone time, it felt as though the both of them had just fallen in love with one another. The expression in their eyes were hot when they looked at one another. If other people could tell and understand how they felt for one another at a single glance, how could they possibly not understand it themselves?
“Oh…” Jiang Yuning blushed as she stared at Lu Jingzhi’s chest.
Can’t he leave her some face?
After caging her, Lu Jingzhi did not say anything else. He felt that the little descendant was really too shallow and adorable.
At this time, Jiang Yuning suddenly felt that the temperature in the car was very hot and she quickly took out her cell phone to look at it.
Recently, a number of forums about the childhood sweetheart had popped up and it seemed as though everyone was very supportive of their relationship.
Moreover, some of them even came up with names for their children…
???
Chapter 587: You are Giving Up too Much for the Young Mistress
In addition to the good news of their marriage, because of Jiang Yuning’s recent positive image, Vera also received many official invitation for Jiang Yuning to participate in many different official variety shows.
Vera told Jiang Yuning the good news over the phone but Jiang Yuning turned down the invitation immediately.
Vera was a little puzzled. It was a good time for Jiang Yuning to consolidate her image but why was Empress Jiang turning down the invitation directly?
“First, I do not want others to solidify my impression. I am an entertainer. I do not want to have so many labels on me. I do not want to be bludgeoned and I do not want to have too many links to the government. This makes me feel very helpless. Secondly, the Lu family had always been very sensitive because of my identity as an artiste in the entertainment industry. I do not want other people to think that I will have an official background in future as this will be very detrimental to the Lu family. Thirdly, whether it is about Dongdong or whether it is about the cultural exchange meeting, I was obliged to do so. However, I am not rushing into any more of this. So, please give me some leeway, Vera.”
When Vera heard Jiang Yuning’s words, she felt that it made complete sense.
There were some things that would be better if they did not accept it.
“Well, I just think that it is a pity because it is such a good opportunity.”
“If I were to participate in a variety program, I want to do it to entertain everyone. I prefer to do something that I will like and enjoy,” Jiang Yuning replied immediately. “Moreover, I want to feel proud of myself when someone praises me.”
In short, when the public thought that Jiang Yuning would be moving closer to an official variety program, they heard that Jiang Yuning had already turned down the invitation to appear in the program.
Everyone in the entertainment industry thought that Jiang Yuning would definitely use this opportunity to reach the next level. However, she unexpectedly chose to move forward steadily instead of rushing to take the most important step.
At this time, the Ginger Candies were all at ease as they said, “Empress Jiang always knows what she wants! Therefore, she will always be fighting a slow and steady battle!”
…
The next day, Lu Jingzhi wore an even more formal attire than usual because he had to attend an important event that night.
When he put on the double-breasted dark blue retro suit, he looked even more superior and magnificent than he usually looked.
However, after Lu Jingzhi got into the car, Secretary Ho closed the door before he said in a solemn manner, “Principal, I heard some rumors…”
“You don’t need to say it.”
If Secretary Ho knew about it, how could he possibly not know about it?
This was simply because he was going to marry the little descendant. Therefore, this would prove to be a threat to his identity. After all, Jiang Yuning was someone from the entertainment industry and had complicated social relations. The 489 Group felt as though their exquisite top secret and confidentiality rule had been breached and this was the bottom line for them.
The old fashioned people in the 489 Group refused to let this go. Moreover, there were also people who were trying to take advantage of this opportunity to take over Lu Jingzhi’s position.
“Don’t tell Yuning about this.”
“Principal…does that mean that you have already known about this all along?” Secretary Ho asked out of curiosity.
“Someone mentioned it not too long ago and I have also been considering a transfer recently.”
So, it was true.
Secretary Ho’s eyes widened at this time.
He initially thought that this was just a baseless rumor and that the principal’s position was still secure. However, unexpectedly, it turned out to be true.
“Principal, don’t you think that you are giving up too much for the young mistress?”
“You might think that I am giving something up but I am actually choosing a better path for my family and myself. You will understand this when you get married one day.”
After that, this become a shared secret between the both of them. Even old master Lu did not know that his precious grandson’s workplace had already changed.
However, man naturally had to consider their options. Since there were so many limitations and since he was constantly pressured by a group of old fashioned people, Lu Jingzhi had no choice but to fight back.
However, he did not want the little descendant to find out about this matter.
A man’s battlefield was constantly changing and he simply wanted his wife and family to be able to live freely the way they wanted to.
“Anyway, principal, no matter where you decide to go, I will always follow you. I will always stay loyal to you!”
At this time, Lu Jingzhi really did not expect to hear such a heartfelt remark from Secretary Ho.
Chapter 588: I Will
In fact, Lu Jingzhi did not need to tell the old master Lu anything at all. Even though the old man had already abdicated his position for many years, he still had a very high status. The old man would understand everything that was going on as long as someone gave him a phone call.
That little brat. Was he really planning to keep such a big thing a secret and endure everything by himself? Was he really so afraid that he would stop their marriage?
At this time, the whole country already knew that Jiang Yuning was the granddaughter-in-law of the Lu family. What else could he do?
Besides that, in his heart, he had already long regarded that cocky little girl as his own granddaughter. If he had to accept another girl as his granddaughter-in-law, then he would definitely reject it one thousand and one times. Even if he disliked her and even if he had his own resentments about her, he would never allow anyone else to say anything bad about her.
He did not plan to talk to that little brat about this matter but he had to tell Jiang Yuning about this.
That little brat was paying such a huge price just to be together with Jiang Yuning. So, the old master Lu felt that it was only fair for that stinky girl to reciprocate his feelings in the same way.
Anyway, the decision would ultimately lie in the couple’s hand and he would definitely allow them to make their own decisions. The old man had already retired for such a long time and it would not be good for him to interfere in Lu Jingzhi’s business. Moreover, he believed in his own grandson’s ability.
Later that evening, old master Lu gave Jiang Yuning a phone call and told her to come over to the Lu family mansion half an hour earlier. He also instructed Jiang Yuning not to tell Lu Jingzhi about this matter.
When Jiang Yuning received the phone call, she had just finished shooting for an advertisement. When Vera saw the change in her expression, she asked, “What happened? Is it about the wedding? What is wrong with you?”
Jiang Yuning knew that something was definitely wrong if the old man asked her to arrive at the Lu family mansion at an earlier time.
“Send me over to the Lu family mansion first and if second brother asks, just tell him that you already sent me to the Lu family mansion because it was on the way,” Jiang Yuning replied as she tried to calm herself down and regain her composure.
“Don’t you want to go to Xiya Hotel to pick your father up first?”
“I want to go to the Lu family mansion first.”
“Why…what is happening?”
Jiang Yuning shook her head. In fact, she was actually feeling very worried. She knew that it was completely impossible for the old man to reject their wedding at this time, therefore she was even more afraid because this simply meant that the old man wanted to talk to her about second brother.
“Alright then. I will send you there right away.”
As soon as Jiang Yuning was done with her work, she removed her makeup before she hurried over to the Lu family mansion. At this time, Chen Jingshu was waiting for her in the living room. As soon as she saw Jiang Yuning, Chen Jingshu told her, “Grandpa is waiting for you in the study room.”
“What happened?”
At this time, Chen Jingshu shrugged as she shook her head. She was also unsure of what was going on.
Jiang Yuning took a deep breath before she relaxed and hesitated for a few seconds outside the study room before she finally knocked on the door.
After that, she pushed the door open before she entered the study room. Old master Lu was wearing a pair of vintage reading glasses as he read a book and he had a very calm expression on his face.
“Come over here…”
“Grandpa…”
“Don’t worry, I know that there is no way that I can tear the both of you apart,” the old man replied as he closed his book before he took off his reading glasses.
Even though Jiang Yuning did not say anything, the old man could tell that she was obviously relieved because of what he said.
“But you should not be so happy too soon. Let me ask you something. When you got together with Jingzhi, did you ever think whether you will be affecting Jingzhi’s future by being together with him?”
As soon as Jiang Yuning heard the old man talking about Lu Jingzhi’s future, Jiang Yuning felt very stressed again. This was one of the biggest fear that she hid deep down in her heart.
Even though she had been very decent and righteous even as an artiste in the entertainment industry, there was no doubt that she would still be affecting Lu Jingzhi’s future.
“Yes, I thought about it.”
“But in the end, the both of you still chose to be together regardless of what happens…”
“I…”
“Then, let me ask you again. If you knew that you would definitely bring great troubles and obstacles to Jingzhi just because you are together with him, will you still choose to be together with Jingzhi then?”
After listening to the old man’s words, Jiang Yuning lowered her head to think for a moment before she finally replied in a firm and unquestionable manner, “Yes, I will.”
“Why?”
“Because I know what he really wants. I know that I am the switch on button to his soul. Grandpa, if I am not by his side, second brother will not be happy even if he holds a high position in office. I know that second brother is a very emotional person and I know that my existence in his life might leave a negative impact for him. However, I choose to believe in second brother’s ability…”
The old man took a deep breath after listening to Jiang Yuning’s words.
Feelings.
Why was this word so hurtful to the old man?
That little brat had always kept everything to himself ever since he was a child. He lost both his mother and father at a young age and he always endured and suffered through everything all by himself.
The old man knew that Lu Jingzhi had been just an empty shell for most of his life.
The little brat only showed joy and happiness after this girl reappeared in his life.
“Even if that is the case, you should pay more attention to your actions because regardless of what you do, you will always become a target for others to deal with Jingzhi. For Jingzhi, your identity and your social relationships are all nothing but excuses for the enemies to target and attack him. I received news this morning that Jingzhi would be demoted and transferred out of the 489 Group. Did you know about that?”
“I have never dared to ask…about his work before.”
The old man knew that Jiang Yuning was showing respect towards Lu Jingzhi’s line of work.
“There is nothing wrong with that and the little brat had probably been dealing with this ever since a long time ago. However, I want you to know that since the both of you will be living and spending an entire lifetime with one another, then you should be considerate towards one another. Love is not only presumptuous but love is all about restraint. It does not matter whether he is in the 489 Group or not but he will always be a member of that circle and he will never be able to escape from that life. Therefore, you should not let Jingzhi be the only person making concessions and compromises for you all the time. He also has his own dreams and ambitions.”
“That is all that I want to tell you today. You have to understand the kind of family and the kind of man that you are getting married to.”
“I am not asking you to put the Lu family first in everything that you do but I do not want to see Jingzhi suffering alone.”
“He is a man of few words and he never shares his worries to anyone around him. We will usually only find out about this matters after some time had already passed. Since you are the person who is closest to him now, I hope that you can stand by his side so that he would not need to face all those spears and cannonballs on his own. Can you do that for me?”
Jiang Yuning’s eyes were flushed red at this time. She stood straight as she replied in a very firm manner, “Yes!”
“You can think about what you should do for yourself.”
…
Jiang Yuning’s eyes were swollen when she came out from the old master Lu’s study room.
When Chen Jingshu saw Jiang Yuning, she was extremely shocked. “Did Grandpa teach you a lesson? Did he scold you?”
Jiang Yuning shook her head before she held Chen Jingshu’s hands and said, “No, grandpa did not scold me at all. I was crying because of a fool. Sister Jingshu, please do not tell second brother that I came back earlier. I have to keep it a secret, okay?”
“Are you sure that this will not affect your relationship?”
“Yes, I am sure. You don’t have to worry. Grandpa did not try to separate us.”
“Alright then.” Chen Jingshu patted Jiang Yuning’s hand gently before she nodded solemnly.
After leaving the Lu family mansion, Jiang Yuning returned to the car before she asked Vera to send her to Xiya Hotel to pick her father up.
When Vera saw that Jiang Yuning’s eyes were red and swollen, she was a little worried and she asked, “Are you sure you are okay? Did the old man make things difficult for you again?”
Jiang Yuning shook her head immediately. In her mind, she could remember that the old man said that love was not presumptuous but love was restraint.
“Vera, in future, I will not participate in any more variety shows. Moreover, I want you to help me to reduce my exposure by fifty percent next year. Please also ask my brother to help me withdraw all of my hot searches.”
Chapter 589: If You Continue Staring, I Will Bite You
What did it mean if Jiang Yuning wanted reduced exposure, nothing on the hot searches and not to appear on variety programs?
Vera was immediately taken aback. “If that is what you really want, then what is the difference with you being semi-retired instead? Even if your acting skills have already been recognized and even if you are gaining popularity right now, many artistes in the entertainment industry are given roles in movies and drams simply because of their exposure and popularity! If you lose your exposure and fame, then who would care about your acting skills at all?”
“In future, I will simply focus on being a drama and movie actress. When I am not in the crew or if I do not have any movies or drama to film, then I will just disappear into the background,” Jiang Yuning replied immediately.
“What is the matter with you? You worked so hard just to get where you are today and you finally made it this far and achieved everything that you have today. How can you tell me that you want to simply disappear into the background?” Vera could not understand what was going on in Jiang Yuning’s mind at all.
Perhaps no one would be able to understand her at all.
Jiang Yuning’s reputation and popularity was one of the top in the entertainment industry at the moment but she wanted to withdraw from the headlines at this time?
“Is it because of the second young master Lu?”
“No…I am doing it for the most important thing in my life.”
Vera stared at Jiang Yuning as Jiang Yuning stared right back into Vera’s eyes.
The both of them were silent for a very long time. Vera finally looked away before she said, “Is this really necessary? You should also remember that my career is also dependent on you.”
“Vera, I will still accomplish my goal. I am simply trying to achieve my goal using another way this time.”
Vera did not say anything but she was obviously very angry at this time. In fact, any agent would find it a little unbearable to retreat when their artiste was so popular.
“You are always so headstrong and you always completely ignore the feelings of the people who are around you. You always do whatever you want to, whenever you want to and I really do not know what else to say anymore.”
Jiang Yuning was also very confused at this time and she did not want to refute Vera’s words.
This was the first time that the both of them had gotten into a serious disagreement ever since they started working together.
After arriving at Xiya Hotel, Jiang Yuning told Vera to go home and rest. After all, she would be attending a private family dinner tonight.
Vera was sulking at this time and she simply drove off as soon as Jiang Yuning got out of the car.
…
At the Xiya executive presidential suite, Jiang Zhitong was all dressed up and he also prepared gifts for the old master of the Lu family.
“Yuning, does your father look presentable like this?” Jiang Zhitong asked Jiang Yuning as he stood in front of the mirror to put on his tie.
“Dad…the both of you are already so familiar with one another. You don’t have to be so nervous!”
“Don’t you know that your father has not met up with any of his close friends for a very long time?” Jiang Zhitong asked before he straightened out his coat and tidied up his hair. After that, he was finally satisfied. At this time, Jiang Yuning said, “Alright, we should get going immediately. We are almost out of time.”
The father and daughter quickly got into the car before they left Xiya Hotel.
Jiang Zhitong could not help but feel a little nervous on the way to the Lu family mansion. “Yuning, have you ever thought about when you would like your wedding to be? Do you want it to be held during February or March next year? What do you think about that?”
“Dad, what about November 15th?” Jiang Yuning suddenly suggested.
“Why did you choose that date? Isn’t that the day that Jingzhi’s mother passed away? I don’t think that would be such a good idea.”
“Many years ago, second brother lost his home. I want to give him a home again. Moreover, this is also a way for us to commemorate aunt’s death because I know he misses his mother,” Jiang Yuning replied in a low voice. She was not really in the mood to talk because of her argument with Vera.
“I think that it might be a little too rushed but I will discuss this matter with the old man later when the time comes. You should let us know what Jingzhi thinks about this.”
Jiang Yuning nodded but she was still feeling very heavy in her heart.
In fact, she really valued Vera very much and Vera was just like a sister to her. Jiang Yuning was really not good at arguing with people that she really cared about.
At seven o’clock that night, neon lights flashed all over the city.
Jiang Zhitong and Jiang Yuning had already arrived at the Lu family mansion. At this time, Lu Jingzhi was already at home waiting for them.
As soon as he saw the little descendant, he knew that something was bothering her at this time.
However, Lu Jingzhi did not ask her about it as the elders were chatting. He simply stared at the little descendant without taking his eyes off her at all.
Of course, Jiang Yuning knew that someone was watching her. She turned around and looked at Lu Jingzhi with a fierce expression on her face, as though she was saying that she would bite him if he continued staring at her.
“The two of them really scared me to death, especially that young girl! Do you know how courageous she was? She had the audacity to confront me in my study room during Chinese New Year to ask for my permission to like Jingzhi! I was so angry at that time that I was literally choking!”
At this time, old master Lu was complaining to Jiang Zhitong about what Jiang Yuning had done.
“Hahaha, you are hilarious, old master Lu. However, I have to admit that I can never catch up to Yuning even though I am her father. In fact, I can understand why she is so crazy and courageous. She did not want to miss out on any more time because the both of them feel as though they have already lost out on enough time.”
“I guess that is old master Jiang and my fault then,” Grandpa Lu said at this time.
The both of them continued chatting enthusiastically and at this time, Lu Jingzhi used his chin to gesture for the little descendant to meet him outside.
Jiang Yuning received his message and she quickly went to the Lu family garden in secret. After a short while, Lu Jingzhi walked up to Jiang Yuning before he hugged her tightly in his arms.
“Why are you feeling so emotional today?”
“I quarreled with Vera,” Jiang Yuning replied in a concise manner. “As you know, I enjoy fighting with my enemies but I really do not like arguing with people that I really care about.”
“Why did the both of you argue?”
“I told her that I wanted to concentrate on making movies and dramas and that I did not want to appear on commercials or variety programs anymore. Otherwise, I will not have time to study and improve myself!”
Nonsense!
Lu Jingzhi did not expose Jiang Yuning but he simply rubbed her head gently before he said, “I see. It’s okay, let’s go in first and we will talk about this matter tonight.”
“Second brother, will it be okay if we set our wedding date on November 15th?”
Lu Jingzhi was stunned for a moment after listening to Jiang Yuning’s words. His throat became a little tight and he was quiet for a short while before he finally replied, “Okay.”
That day, was not only the day that his mother passed away, but it was also the day that Jiang Yuning came to his university to wait for him and it was also the day that he went to the Jiang family mansion to look for Jiang Yuning.
It was the day that they missed out on one another.
Lu Jingzhi knew that Jiang Yuning wanted to permanently heal the deepest scar in his life.
Moreover, he was also certain that his mother in heaven would be very pleased for them to hold their wedding on her death anniversary.
“Let’s go.”
After returning to the living room the young couple told their elders about the wedding date.
The old man initially disagreed because he felt that it was too rushed and he felt that no one should be getting married on a person’s death anniversary.
However, the old man no longer had any more taboo after listening to Lu Jingzhi’s explanation and he chose to give in to their wishes instead.
“Since you are going to join the crew soon, then I guess you are going to hand over all of your wedding preparation work over to your father then?”
Since Jiang Zhitong had already resigned from his job and since Yunxuan’s condition was already under control, he would have time to make all the necessary preparations for his daughter.
In fact, Lu Jingzhi had already asked Xu Liangzhou and the rest of the boys to help him to plan the main parts of the wedding. As for the other trivial matters, he had no choice but to trouble the elders of both parties.
Of course, the little descendant should never find out about this matter.
“Yes, we will have to trouble you,” Lu Jingzhi replied immediately.
“Then, I will be the most leisurely bride-to-be.”
The atmosphere during the dinner was very good. After all, both families had been friends for a very long time and they were very familiar with one another. Besides that, old master Lu and Jiang Zhitong had not seen each other for so many years and they had a lot to catch up on. They even went to the study room to continue chatting after dinner and they asked the young couple to go home by themselves.
On the way back to the Royal Dragon Villa, Jiang Yuning suddenly received a text message from Vera to remind her of her itinerary for tomorrow.
Was Vera really so angry that she could not even be bothered to call her?
Chapter 590: Did Not Love Her in Vain
After thinking for a short while, Jiang Yuning replied, “Who will pick me up tomorrow?”
“Tao Ruizhe.”
They rarely referred to the young paparazzo by name. Therefore, Jiang Yuning could tell that Vera was really angry this time.
Jiang Yuning frowned for a short while and she hesitated for a moment before she sent Vera another text message. “Vera, can we talk?”
“Maybe next time.”
Jiang Yuning took a deep breath when she saw Vera’s reply. At this time, she began to reflect on herself as she thought about whether she had been too selfish. However, after thinking about it, Jiang Yuning felt that the problem was not due to her self-declared semi-retirement. After all, she had been working together with Vera for such a long time. Jiang Yuning knew that it was impossible for Vera to be mad at her for no reason at all. Was Vera angry because she rarely showed any care or concern for Vera nowadays?
“What did Vera say?” At this time, Lu Jingzhi who had been sitting aside asked as he looked at the little descendant.
“She refused to communicate and talk to me,” Jiang Yuning replied as she shrugged helplessly. “I think I have no choice but to ask Brother Chennan for his help.”
“Alright, let me ask you something. Why did you ask for reduced exposure anyway?” Lu Jingzhi asked as he looked directly into Jiang Yuning’s eyes. He did not know what was wrong with her but he knew that the sudden change in her attitude at this time was simply too coincidental. “What did you hear?”
Lu Jingzhi made the right guess and it was too late for Jiang Yuning to come up with any excuses.
Besides that, Jiang Yuning knew that Lu Jingzhi could always see right through her and even if she wanted to, it was almost impossible to hide anything from him at all.
“Your transfer…”
“Did grandpa tell you about it?”
“That is not important,” Jiang Yuning interrupted Lu Jingzhi immediately. “Grandpa told me a lot of things and he never once mentioned anything about wanting us to break up. Of course, there are also some things that I do not agree with him. However, he is right about one thing. I am always a target and weapon that people could use to hurt and harm you. I do not mean that I do not trust you but I do not want to be a tool that others could use against you. My family and friends will always be my top priority.”
“So, second brother, I really want to change the way that I am using to pursue my dreams and ambition in the entertainment industry.”
“I admit that everything happened very suddenly but you should know that I have always felt inferior ever since the day that we got together. You should know that I have always been worried that I will cause you a lot of trouble. Now that things have already happened, you should let me solve it my own way. Otherwise, I will never be able to get past this hurdle in my own heart.”
After hearing his little descendant’s words, Lu Jingzhi stretched his hand before he rubbed the back of her neck gently and said, “I do not need you to make any compromise for me. I am happy and contented as long as you stay by my side. You can always live the way that you want to.”
“This is also the only way that I will be able to do things the way that I want to. Even Vera said that I am very selfish. Isn’t that enough?” Jiang Yuning asked as she smiled. After that, Jiang Yuning rubbed LU Jingzhi’s chest gently before she continued speaking.
“Second brother, no one can keep giving without getting tired in this life. I know that you love me very much but you must allow me to love you too. We are already married and we are husband and wife. Therefore, the only person that I should protect and look after in this life is you.”
“So, let us protect one another, okay?”
The little descendant said that she was not good at disputes with her own loved ones, but she was actually a very persuasive person. Just a few paragraphs from her had already weakened the original contradiction between the both of them. Moreover, Jiang Yuning also clearly expressed her protective and possessive desire throughout the passage. This was very useful in convincing men, no matter how powerful the man was.
Lu Jingzhi was obviously very happy.
The little descendant belonged to him and he did not love her in vain.
No matter what it was, Lu Jingzhi did not want the little descendant’s effort and sincerity to go to waste. Therefore, he nodded and said, “You can do whatever you want to as long as you are happy.”
“Actually, I have already made it to the top tier in the entertainment industry. This is also the same reason why anyone who would have reached the peak will show a decline in their position. It is also the same reason why there will be a loss in profits. The transformation will also take some time but it is important for them to bury the transformation line earlier. However, Vera…”
Lu Jingzhi hugged the person tightly in his arms before he said, “Talk everything through, I believe in your friendship. If your friendship is true, then no matter what it is, the both of you will also learn to understand one another.”
“I know, but does it work the same way when it came to work? I know that I should not be asking about your work but I cannot just brush it under the covers all the time. I understand where grandpa is coming from and I know that we should not just avoid talking about this topic.”
“The transfer order came down very quickly and it is true that there are people who are hoping to take advantage of this situation to rise to the top. However, there is an additional layer of identity when it came to top secret and confidential work.”
That was all that Lu Jingzhi could tell her.
However, Jiang Yuning was very happy when she heard his words. “Just wait and see. I do not know how many people are waiting to taunt my man but I am certain that they will be shocked in the end!”
“Are you still worried?”
Jiang Yuning shook her head before she said, “The news has already come out and they will probably said that I am a nemesis and a curse to you or something. They will probably say that the Lu family’s fortune and luck will decrease because of me.”
“This matter has to be made public.”
This was because the people would only relaxed and loosen their fear of the Lu family if they were open and transparent.
“Anyway, I will already be joining the crew for the movie, <Suffocation> in a few days’ time. When that happens, I will not hear anything from the outside world at all.”
“Yuning, have you ever thought that maybe I am the one who has been bringing you all the bad luck instead?”
“Then…the both of us are in the same boat. So, we should definitely support and help each other out!”
Jiang Yuning had already gone through darker times so she was not afraid of anything at all.
What’s more, this was not a very terrible situation.
“Moreover, if I am more restrained and low-key, then the people in the entertainment industry will feel that there was really something wrong with the Lu family. They will be even more afraid then.”
With more people trampling all over her, Jiang Yuning can tear them down even more easily.
The husband and wife came to an agreement and they got ready to wash up after going home. However, Jiang Yuning was still very worried about Vera.
Early the next morning, Jiang Yuning sent a text message to Xiao Chennan to ask him about the recent development and progress in their relationship.
However, Xiao Chennan had been busy filming on the mountain and he did not detect anything wrong with his girlfriend at all.
Jiang Yuning thanked him and she could only wait patiently until she had the opportunity to talk to Vera. After all, it would be very rude and disrespectful of her to pry into Vera’s privacy.
However, Jiang Yuning really did not expect the next time that she would be talking to Vera to be three days later.
At that time, Jiang Yuning had to deal with some materials at Guangying Media.
Vera was holding some documents in her hand as she led a new artiste down the corridor.
When the both of them faced one another, Vera had a very awkward and embarrassed expression on her face. However, after a short moment, she quickly regained her composure and said to Jiang Yuning, “I will come and find you in a short while.”
“Okay, I will be in Director Shen’s office.”
Vera nodded before she led the newcomer away.
Jiang Yuning felt very uncomfortable but she did not say anything. Perhaps, things were not as bad as she thought it was.
However, after seeing Shen Yichen, Jiang Yuning knew that Vera was not joking around.
“Vera asked me for permission to be in charge of another new artiste instead. Did the both of you get into an argument?”
At this time, Jiang Yuning suddenly did not know what to say.