*Bonus
Gu Yuan was led into the venue by Nie Yu. The scene was beautifully decorated with a fashionable and lively atmosphere. As they walked in, they encountered a few people who recognised Nie Yu and came over to greet him. They greeted Gu Yuan and couldn't help but curiously glance at her.
Everyone knew that Nie Yu, the young master, was known for his playboy image for frequently changing girlfriends. It was a rare sight to hear that he was currently single. Naturally, some female artists felt they might have a chance with him. To their surprise, they saw Nie Yu arriving with a young girl on his arm.
This was quite unusual. They approached to say hello and secretly sized up Gu Yuan.
Nie Yu couldn't be bothered by these curious glances and led Gu Yuan directly through a special passage, experiencing no hindrance on their way to the VIP lounge at the back.
In the VIP lounge, Nie Nang Qing was having a friendly conversation with Lu Jun Tian.
By now, Nie Nang Qing had learned about Lu Jun Tian's identity from his son. Lu Jun Tian was his son's half-brother from the same mother.
As a leading figure in the entertainment industry, Nie Nang Qing had long been aware of Lu Jun Tian's reputation. In fact, his group had cooperated with Lu Jun Tian several times. He greatly admired the young man, who was not only talented but also had a strong sense of integrity. He was a rare gem in the entertainment industry.
Observing the young man before him, Nie Nang Qing couldn't help but feel a sense of comparison. Lu Jun Tian looked striking in his stylish gray suit paired with a black turtleneck sweater. He exuded an air of sophistication and elegance, with a poised and gentlemanly demeanor. It was no wonder that he had become one of the most popular figures in the entertainment industry.
At that moment, Nie Nang Qing couldn't help but think about his own son, feeling a bit helpless. He couldn't help but wonder when his own son would mature.
Just as he was lost in thought, he noticed his own son, dressed in an oversized red suit, entering the room. He had the appearance of a naive and wealthy young master.
Nie Nang Qing silently shook his head in his heart, but he didn't show it on his face. Instead, he quickly approached and greeted Gu Yuan.
Gu Yuan and Nie Nang Qing hadn't been very familiar before. Moreover, Nie Nang Qing's composure always gave her a distant feeling of a generational gap. However, due to recent events involving Nie Yu, the two had been in contact more often, and they occasionally chatted. Nie Nang Qing had even cracked a few jokes, which had brought them closer.
Nie Nang Qing smiled and said, "Miss Gu, congratulations on finding another son! Your son is truly exceptional. Mr. Lu has changed the landscape of the pop music scene with his genius. Now, Mr. Lu is a top-tier figure in both talent and character in the industry. In the entertainment world, it will be impossible to find someone like him even in three hundred years."
Lu Jun Tian, listening to Nie Nang Qing's words, smiled, and replied, "Mr. Nie, you're too kind."
Nie Nang Qing couldn't help but sigh with emotion, "I'm not exaggerating. We're all one big family, so why shouldn't we be humble? Mr. Lu excels in every aspect. I envy you, Mr. Lu, and it's a pity that I, Nie Nang Qing..."
When he got to this point, he glanced at his son and stopped himself.
The atmosphere in the room became somewhat awkward.
Nie Yu didn't mind at all. He was used to his father's disapproval of him. It was like oil and water; they would never mix. He lazily shrugged his shoulders and said, "Dad, if everything is fine, I'll go outside for a look."
Although this charity gala had professional managers to handle things, as the host, members of the Nie family had to make an appearance.
Nie Nang Qing nodded and said, "That's right, keep your spirits up, and be polite when you meet the senior guests who are coming."
Hearing his father's words, Nie Yu raised an eyebrow in a somewhat mocking manner. Did his father think he was a child or something? Did he really need a reminder to be polite when meeting senior guests?
In his father's eyes, his half-brother, Ji Qisen, was a good son, as well as the newcomer, Lu Jun Tian, while he, Nie Yu, would never be able to become a good son.
Seeing this, Lu Jun Tian quickly offered some instructions to Gu Yuan about the charity gala's proceedings and then found an excuse to leave the scene.
Gu Yuan had initially considered going outside, but Nie Nang Qing asked about the whereabouts of her other sons. He kindly offered, "Do you want me to help you find them?"
Gu Yuan smiled and replied, "Thank you, Mr. Nie, but it's not necessary. Ji Qisen has been helping me search for them, and now I've managed to contact Dr. Lu and Jun Tian. They provided me with some information, and we found my seventeen-year-old son. However, he's currently participating in a confidential project with no contact allowed. When he finishes the project, Ji Qisen should be able to get in touch with him. As for the other one..."
She sighed and continued, "The other one, according to Dr. Lu, is surprisingly still very young, only four years old. At the time, a friend of his father was responsible for the arrangements, and they kept their identities completely confidential. As a result, the research institute has no information about the other party's true identity. I suppose the other party didn't want certain things to be known. If that's the case, I don't see any reason to continue searching."
After all, the other party had only used her egg, which was somewhat equivalent to a man donating sperm. If they wanted to acknowledge their relationship, they could. If they wished to keep it confidential, she had no reason to infringe on their privacy.
Perhaps the other party was a couple facing infertility problems, or maybe even a public figure. In that case, her appearance might only bring embarrassment and complications to their lives.
Nie Nang Qing nodded in agreement, "You're absolutely right. If the other party wants to keep it confidential, there's no need to insist on searching. You've considered this very thoughtfully."
While the two of them were having a somewhat awkward but polite conversation, Nie Yu had left and engaged with other celebrities who had arrived. When he looked back, he remembered his father's words.
The admiration in his father's words was undeniable.
Heh.
Lu Jun Tian noticed Nie Yu's casual demeanor and understood his little brother's thoughts. He smiled and asked, "What's the matter, Little Brother? Feeling uncomfortable because of Mr. Nie's compliments?"
Nie Yu's initial smile faded away, and he snorted disdainfully, "Uncomfortable? Who said that? Do you think I care about these things?"
Lu Jun Tian raised an eyebrow playfully and inquired, "Really? You don't care?"
Nie Yu looked at Lu Jun Tian, and a sudden impulse surged within him. He wanted to slap Lu Jun Tian and shatter his composed smile. Of course, he couldn't do that. His frustration and impulsiveness only revealed his vulnerability.
So, he laughed, an exaggerated, carefree laugh, and said: "Lu Jun Tian, you might think you're clever, talented, gentle, and considerate, but so what? In my mother's heart, Ji Qisen and I are still more important. You're just a newcomer."
With that, he raised his wrist, revealing a pair of double-sided cut gold crystal cufflinks on his sleeve. They gleamed with iridescent gold, perfectly matching the well-tailored red suit, exuding a luxurious and fashionable air.
"This was a birthday gift from my mother. It's very tasteful, isn't it?"
Having said that, Nie Yu put his hands in his pockets and left in a carefree manner.
Gu Yuan and Nie Nang Qing found themselves in an awkward situation. Despite Nie Nang Qing's mature and composed demeanour as a successful entrepreneur and a young girl, they had to discuss the issue of their sons, which made both of them feel uncomfortable since they weren't very familiar with each other. But today, for some reason, Nie Nang Qing seemed to be more talkative. He asked about Gu Yuan's acting career and discussed the career planning of a female artist, making Gu Yuan listen attentively.
Finally, she found an opportunity to slip away, and who knew Nie Nang Qing was still keen on conversing with her. "If you have any questions, you can say them on WeChat. I often update my friends' circle, and we can communicate more."
Gu Yuan felt embarrassed. Why did Nie Nang Qing feel like there was so much to talk about with her? Didn't he find it uncomfortable? While Gu Yuan did receive occasional compliments from Nie Nang Qing on her friend's circle posts, she rarely checked his posts. She thought that, in the spirit of reciprocity, she should like his posts more often.
As she was walking away, she ran into Camille, who was excitedly approaching her.
Camille was thrilled to see Gu Yuan, and she gave her an enthusiastic hug. "Wow, Gu Yuan, it's great to see you! I heard that Master Nie mentioned you were coming, and I thought about going to find you. I didn't expect to run into you like this!"
To her surprise, Ji Zhentian was also with Camille.
Camille was almost moved to tears and said, "Gu Yuan, thank you, thank you! It's all thanks to you!"
Gu Yuan smiled and asked, "What happened? Why do I feel like I've become someone's savior?"
Camille glanced at Ji Zhentian, who had already walked away and then began to complain. She revealed that Ji Zhentian had become infatuated with her, texting her twice a day, frequently flying over to see her, and even insisted on accompanying her to the Barara Charity Gala. He was acting like a devoted and attentive boyfriend.
Gu Yuan laughed and said, "Well... that's not necessarily a bad thing."
Camille continued, "I've told him, but he says that him pursuing me is his business, and my refusal is mine. Besides, he's a gentleman and won't be too persistent. I don't want to offend him."
As a result, the situation had developed in this manner, and Camille felt rather helpless.
Just as they were talking, Nie Yu walked over with his hands in his pockets, looking a bit dejected.
Camille quickly greeted Nie Yu and then hurriedly left, saying, "Your son might be looking for you; I'll be on my way."
Gu Yuan watched Nie Yu's gloomy expression and couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong?"
Nie Yu raised his head, his short hair falling slightly on his forehead, and even though he was an adult, he pouted slightly with pursed lips. His soft brown eyes gazed at her quietly.
Gu Yuan's heart trembled for some reason, and she felt that this son of hers looked pitiful, like a child who had been wronged. Her voice softened involuntarily, "Nie Yu, what's wrong?"
In a lazy and gentle tone, Nie Yu asked, "Mom, am I a very disappointing person?"
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