Perfect Fiancé Chapter 32

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Alrighty, without further ado, it's… Chapter 32!

In the following days, Su Jin revised the script with Lu Xi. She still wasn't too clear on why Su Chenghai and Su Yue left home early and returned late, but then Han Meng found it utterly baffling as to why her own daughter kept going next door.

Four days later, the worried Mother Su finally stopped her daughter after she returned late at night. The entire family sat down with solemn faces and called a meeting.

The good thing was Su Jin didn't want to continue hiding the truth from her family either, and so cleared the cause of the matter with a few words.

The moment she heard that her daughter had written a novel and it was even about to be adapted into a drama, all of the Su family members were pleased. Mother Su became so excited that she immediately called a few of her old friends to spread the news of Su Jin's achievements around. With their ill.u.s.trious family backgrounds, they had long since acquired more than enough wealth for themselves, therefore, what made them all the proudest and happy were the achievements of their sons and daughters.

Eventually, and with much difficulty, Su Jin managed to stop her mother because she didn't want to expose the fact that she was the original author to the public. Eyes were already turning on Lu Xi filming an unknown drama adaptation, and she did not want the news shared yet. When the media finally knew more details, they would probably start saying things, and when her ident.i.ty was finally exposed, the headlines "Talented Director Decides to Film c.r.a.p Drama to Seize a Beauty's Laugh" would probably appear.

Even though "Heart-Pounding Excitement" was filmed in America, a Chinese company was the one distributing the film in America. Thus, in the year-end Chinese blockbuster film festival and during the American Academy Awards seasons slated for next year, the film would probably become possible candidates for both. She couldn't affect his reputation at this crucial moment, so who Su Jin was could just remain a secret.

In any case, it was just as Lu Xi had said previously. The more similar the names were, the harder it would be for other people to connect them together.

Su Jin fell on the couch, her face facing the ceiling. Her long locks were pulled back into a high ponytail behind her head. Wearing a T-s.h.i.+rt and shorts, her legs hung over the armrests as her fair feet swayed back and forth.

She looked up and glanced over at the man leaning back against the couch across from her as he placed a notebook on his knee and focused completely on typing in front of him. He looked at a refreshed Weibo "hottest searches" list, and covered his cheeks with a pillow, grinning.

Another celebrity from Tianyu Productions had entered "the hottest searches" list.
A few days ago, he had mentioned the ident.i.ty of the main schemer behind her kidnapping case. She did not expect that it was actually Zhao Wenhua and based on hearsay, the motive for his actions to be the hero who saved the beauty, had baffled her. In the end, Lu Xi had even foiled his attempt and s.n.a.t.c.hed his chance at gaining the beauty's affections too.

In addition, with matters in regards to Zhao Wenze, since thenTianyu Productions, under the name of the Zhao family, began to experience an uproar. This time, the Zhao family truly suffered a double loss as a result of trying to trick the enemy.

Judging by his temperament, it would seem that the Zhao brothers would not have a good ending. However… She turned her head slightly, her gaze pa.s.sing through a small gap and avoiding the person's handsome brows, only to capture the hidden smile within those phantomless pupils.

Over the past few days of having spent countless time together, those initial flutters of the heart had slowly frothed up like fermenting yeast, gradually evolving into fondness and an emotion called like.

Since he was helping her collect what was owed to her, she would obviously not hinder or obstruct him. Moreover, these people were neither friend nor foe, so whatever happened to those people, what did it have to do with her, after all?

Sensing the gaze that was sent his way, Lu Xi slightly crooked a smile and without lifting his head, spoke teasingly, "If you want to look, then just come right out and look. Why are you skulking about for?"

Su Jin lightly snorted. These sorts of teasing taunts had happened so often that she was already immune to them. She slowly retracted her legs and sat up crossed-legged on the sofa. Both her arms were propped on a cus.h.i.+on and she rested her chin in her hands. Her pair of phoenix eyes were then transfixed on the man opposite her.

Noticing that he had raised his eyes to look over, she lifted her chin as her expression communicated, 'I'm now doing it right out in the open so deal with it!'

Lu Xi could only helplessly hook his lips in a wry smile, before bringing his head back down.

Su Jin hugged the pillow and laughed.

Speaking of which, while it had only been slightly over ten days, other than the occasional hug and kiss on her forehead, essentially he had not made any more moves to be intimate. However, the time spent together had brought the two of them even closer with a kind of intimacy.

When he suggested a change in the direction of the script, she would provide her opinions. Then, they would discuss and come to a conclusion. Her whole psyche could not be happier than at their mutual rapport and teamwork.

It was just that…. She was slightly lost in her thoughts. In contrast with his initial outward displays of love and affection, the kind that showed a pa.s.sionate side to love, she was much more comfortable as they were now, the simple and unadulterated kind of love.

So much so that his place in her heart did not affect all of her emotions.
In this case… it might not be fair to him.

However, she was not able to tear down the last defense of her heart, possibly because it had been locked up for way too long.

So that would be that- should he decide one day to withdraw himself out of this relations.h.i.+p, then she could also wholly step back unscathed, without any bruises or injuries to her heart.

Still diligently immersed in his work, what was going through the thoughts of his girl's head, was unbeknownst to Lu Xi.

The sunlight that streamed in through the windows brightened and saturated the room, and the atmosphere was tranquil and peaceful.

That evening, after having dinner next door, and then some 'brus.h.i.+ng and polis.h.i.+ng' of his relations.h.i.+p with the Su family, Lu Xi received a call from his brother.

"Xiao Tuan…"(1)

(1) xiǎo tuán (小团) – Xiao is often used as a diminutive and as mentioned in a previous translation note, it is a familial nickname for a young child. Xiǎo means little and tuán has the meaning of round or a dumpling. So, it was likely Lu Xi was a cute and chubby little boy when he was born, kinda like a dumpling.

It was totally unprecedented for the elder brother Lu to take the initiative to call, but his first words caused Lu Xi's forehead to twitch.

This name was definitely a major stain on his otherwise impressive life history.

So what if he had been a little plump and just a little cuter when he was younger? His mother must have definitely have had some sort of vendetta or grudge against him when she decided to give him such a nickname.

If Jin'er were to know about this…..

"Ge…" he feebly corrected, "don't use that name…"

"I got it." Lu Jing replied good-naturedly, "rest a.s.sured, I won't use it in front of my sister-in-law.'

Right, you won't use it, but weren't there still others too? Apart from his maternal grandparents who had already pa.s.sed away, there was still his paternal grandparents and that couple of no-good parents of his. When they were in the mood, wouldn't they call him as such? Unfortunately, no matter how much he had repeatedly protested against it, it was still useless.

"All right, speak, what is it?" Lu Xi sighed.

Hearing his own younger brother's resigned voice, the usually aloof and aristocratic in public Chief Lu satisfiedly smirked, and his resigned and melancholic mood, when he had been called 'Xiao Guai' by their no-good mother who had been in high spirits, had momentarily halved(2).

(2) xiǎo guāi (小乖) – This is a nickname/milk name for Lu Xi's brother, Lu Jing. Xiǎo means little and guāi mean obedient or well-behaved; therefore, his name meant well-behaved/obedient little one.

"The Zhao family has been dealt with and as of yesterday afternoon, ninety percent of the Zhao family's stocks have been taken over. Zhao Wei has already waved a white flag, do we still want to continue?"

"This quickly?" Lu Xi raised an eyebrow at his brother's efficiency.

"Although the Zhao family looks splendid from afar, in actuality, they are merely an empty sh.e.l.l. Honestly, they have concealed it pretty well."

"If that's the case," Lu Xi drooped his eyes as he pondered, "then, there's no need."

"In line with how you dealt with that girl from the Han family, I had a.s.sumed you would not stop till you had dealt with every last one of them." Lu Jin teasingly remarked.

"Tsk, what is Gege saying. Didn't she lose her life because she happened to be drawn into a local crime syndicate's battle? That has nothing to do with me." Lu Xi continued with a curl of his lips, "the Zhao family was merely too ambitious; punis.h.i.+ng the family as an example to warn others off would be just perfect."

Han Xuelan was no longer a concern with her habitual jealousy and intractable, obstinate obsession over Su Jin. With the revelation of her deeds this time, even more so than what she had done before, frankly speaking, if she were given a car, she would boldly and directly collide into Su Jin with it. Therefore, it would not do if he did not have her eliminated. But in this case, in contrast, the Zhao family was no cause for anxiety.

However…

"I have one demand." Lu Xi continued, "have him send Zhao Wenhua overseas."

With only ten percent of shares remaining and their youngest son, it would be enough to have Zhao Wei punished as an example to others.

"Okay." Lu Jing spoke with a sound of agreement, "Tianyu Productions, which is under the name of the Zhao Clan, has more or less fallen apart already. What little that remains will be merged into Sheng Ming. As for the rest of their property, all of that will be handed over to you."

The Zhao Clan primarily operated in the entertainment and recreation industries. In addition to Tianyu Productions, under the clan's umbrella there was also magazine publications, movie theatres, karaoke entertainment establishments, amus.e.m.e.nt parks and other such places of entertainment; with all this, they had occupied almost sixty percent or more of the industry.

"Just take it as the wedding gift for you and younger sister-in-law that I had mentioned to you before." Lu Jing lightly chuckled as he replied.

"Wedding gift?" Lu Xi laughed with him, "alright, then I shall have to thank you first. In the future, if you do indeed get together with Xiao Ya, I'll send you a huge gift."

"That girl…" When he heard his little brother's teasing, Lu Jing rubbed the s.p.a.ce between his eyes as his head began to hurt, "don't mention her. Tomorrow, I'm going to give Qin An the files and let him sort them out first before he gives them to you."

"Okay." Lu Xi paused for a moment, but in the end, he still said it, "Xiao Ya is actually not that bad."

"Alright, you should pursue your little wifey well with that mindset. I heard our Xiao Tuan hasn't even had his first kiss yet and I'm not sure if…" The elder brother Lu teased him back, unreconciled to being the only one teased.

"Bye, I'm hanging up." Lu Xi expressionlessly cut the other person off and abruptly ended the conversation.

Xiao An'zi, aren't you doing great… He slightly squinted his pretty peach blossom shaped eyes as his lips curved upward and his two hands intersected in a slight stretch with a crack of his knuckles.

Beijing, the Lu residence.

Although the man who had gotten hung up on had an aloof expression on his face, there wasn't the slightest hint of annoyance in his two black eyes. Instead, his eyes were suffused with a hint of a small smile. In a good mood, he left the study room and set off for the kitchen to make some tea. When he pa.s.sed the living room, however, he just happened to b.u.mp into Mother Lu who was currently in the midst of a phone call.

"Xiao Guai, has that girl Xiao Ya come to see you recently? Even Xiao Tuan has a girlfriend already and he's younger than you, you…"

Mother Lu placed down the phone as she said this.

"Mom!" Lu Jing decided he would not be drinking tea anymore. "I have to work tomorrow so I'll go to sleep first. Good night!"

Watching her son's back as he disappeared up the stairs, Mother Lu silently muttered, Brat. Then, she picked up the phone again and asked, "Xiao An'zi, hurry up and tell me if there is any news about them?"

Translated by Togekiss, Minodayz, Irisu

Edited by Ely

TLC-ed by Irisu