Chapter 112 The 18-Year-Old Boy

The plane flew over the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, separating Lu Yinzhao and Bian Ji by thousands of miles.

Every morning, Lu Yinzhao is already in class at school, while Bian Ji is still at night, about to fall asleep.

Their time difference caused them to communicate less frequently than before.

In addition, both of them had heavy academic workloads, especially Bian Ji, who was busy writing and releasing songs while completing her studies.

Nowadays, "悸" is considered a legendary figure on the internet.

In just two years, "Ji" has released ten solo EPs, a truly staggering output.

Moreover, "Ji" is a hit song generator; in each EP, there will always be one or two songs that become hits and reach the top of the music charts.

Some have also been included in film and television works.

"Ji" is an unparalleled presence among the new generation of original music.

When discussing prolific and high-quality music online, "Ji" will definitely be on the list.

After Lu Yinzhao entered junior high school, he became busier than before.

The workload is gradually increasing, but this will not be difficult for Lu Yinzhao; it just takes time to complete.

He never caused his family any worry about his studies; his grades were consistently excellent, and he didn't need any tutors at all.

One change is that Long Xiaoman is no longer in his class, but has been assigned to the class next to his.

Although the two were not together, they visited each other's rooms after class, and Long Xiaoman still preferred to play with Lu Yinzhao.

Lu Yinzhao also got to know a new group of classmates.

He felt unfamiliar with it, but others didn't.

After all, who doesn't know Lu Yinzhao? She's definitely a campus "celebrity".

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When Lu Yinzhao was 13 years old, his elder brother Lu Xun finally married Li Xu.

The whole family insisted that he be the "flower boy".

Lu Yinzhao had never seen a flower boy this big before, but he did it anyway.

On the wedding day, she was not only responsible for scattering flower petals, but also for giving the bride and groom rings and tokens of love, keeping her very busy.

The news of actor Lu Xun's marriage was not deliberately concealed, and it topped the Weibo hot search list on the same day.

Almost half of the entertainment industry posted messages of blessing, and many netizens also celebrated because of Lu Xun's good reputation.

My brother got married, and I'm filled with mixed emotions. I've liked Lu Xun for eight years.

Wow, even Lu Xun is 34 years old already! My youth really flew by.

My sister-in-law is so beautiful, I'm very satisfied with her.

[Lu Ge and Xu Xu, you must be happy!]

[Lu Ge got married without saying a word. I was offline, so I didn't even know when they started dating.]

I don't know either, but I heard they've been talking for three or four years.

The consensus among those who attended the wedding was that the video footage of the ceremony was not leaked.

Therefore, netizens do not know what Lu Yinzhao looks like now.

Eleven years later, he has truly returned to a normal life.

Almost all of those who watched his variety shows back then have gotten married and have their own children.

Fewer and fewer people at school knew his identity, and many classmates didn't even know who his parents were.

Young people today don't recognize the older generation of artists, and as new artists gradually build up their popularity, a generation gap inevitably arises.

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One day after Lu Xun's wedding was completely over, Lu Qi revealed her recent situation to her whole family.

"Ahem, well... I got a boyfriend, just wanted to let you guys know." Lu Qi said a little shyly.

Lu Yuan paused in his chopsticks-picking motion, his eyes sharpening as he looked over. "Who is it? Also from the entertainment industry?"

Lu Yuan's expression made it seem as if he would overturn the table on the spot if Lu Qi nodded and said "yes".

Lu Qi quickly shook his head and waved his hands: "No, no, he's a friend from before. He's the boss of a listed company now."

She has no desire to find a boyfriend in the entertainment industry. How could she not know what her own work circle is like?

There are countless male celebrities who have affairs with other female stars, sleep with fans, and cheat on their partners. Lu Qi knows some actresses who have suffered as a result.

Now that she has achieved her small goals in her career, she is thinking about moving to the next stage, where she wants a stable intimate relationship.

Upon hearing Lu Qi's reply, Lu Yuan's expression softened slightly, but it remained somewhat cold.

He couldn't help but complain: "No wonder every time I try to contact you, your agent says you're out on business, even though you don't have any filming at the time."

Lu Qi gave an awkward smile and quickly changed the subject, "Speaking of which, you should actually know him... it's just... do you remember when Zhao Zhao wore a skirt when she was little?"

Alarm bells rang in Lu Yinzhao's mind as strange memories began to assault him again.

"Second sister, you mean your boyfriend is that...that..."

Lu Qi snapped her fingers lightly, "That's right! It's the friend who sent Zhao Zhao a whole box of children's clothes back then! Hehe!"

Lu Yinzhao remembered.

Among that box of children's clothes, there happened to be a little dress, which his family almost played with to death.

Especially... she was wearing a little skirt when Bian Ji came to their house and saw her.

Looking back now, Lu Yinzhao's toes almost wore through the floorboards.

“His name is Jingchuan. After leaving that clothing company, he started his own business. Over the years, he has gradually developed his team and also ventured into the internet industry…” Lu Qi told her family about her boyfriend’s rise to success.

After listening, even Yin Song thought this young man was quite impressive.

To go from a young man with no connections to the CEO of a listed company, the effort required is far greater than what is visible on the surface.

“He’s so capable, maybe Brother Anan knows him,” Lu Yinzhao said.

"Hey! You might actually know each other! Bian Nan's company is quite close to Jing Chuan's company. The Bian Group has so many businesses involved, the two of them might have some overlap."

At this moment, Lu Cheng puffed out her cheeks and said, "What's so good about being in a relationship? I don't understand."

"..."

"Love will only affect my hand speed when I'm playing games," Lu Cheng said with an ambitious air.

He's 27 this year, which is considered old in the esports circle. He's long past his prime in esports, but he still holds the position of captain of UPW.

In recent years, his former teammates have retired one after another, while he has brought out a lot of new talents.

Many people were waiting for his form to decline so they could break his record of consecutive championships, but Lu Cheng refused to give them that opportunity.

He wants to prove to everyone that he is still very good at fighting, and that he will continue to fight until he is over 30!

In the history of esports, there are quite a few players in their thirties from abroad who are still pursuing their dreams.

Lu Cheng is now considered a god by everyone, but he feels it's not enough and he can go even further.

He can still fight!

As he gets older, the passion that was ignited in his youth will not melt away.

At the dinner table, not only did Lu Cheng say this, but even Lu Yuan, unusually, agreed with Lu Cheng's words.

"There's something I also want to tell you. I want to go to H country to study dance. Besides that, I also want to travel to various countries around the world to see how other people create music. I'll leave at the end of this year, and I don't know how long I'll stay."

Lu Yuan's words were like a stone thrown into a lake, causing ripples to spread across the calm surface.

Everyone remained silent for a long while.

Lu Xun spoke first: "It's good to have things you want to do. If you don't do them when you're young, you might regret it later. Xiao Yuan, go ahead if you want to, but be sure to be careful when you're out there all by yourself."

Lu Yuan's group officially disbanded last year. SIX GEM, which had been established for more than ten years, was already the top boy group in China and even had a great influence abroad.

After leaving the stage, they each went their own way in their careers.

Lu Yuan is the same; he also has his own path to take.

“I know, brother.”

Lu Yuan looked at Lu Yinzhao, who looked dejected, and reached out to pat his head.

"Zhaozhao, don't be sad, okay? Your third brother will come back to see you when he has time. Study hard, and I will send you a gift every year."

Lu Yinzhao felt very heavy-hearted.

He had actually predicted long ago that one day, his older brothers and sisters would all have their own lives.

Whether he gets married and starts a family or goes out to pursue his dreams, they won't always revolve around him.

Even when I reach a certain age, I might have to face things like blind dates and dating...

Not only him, but also Bian Ji, who is on the other side of the world.

Bian Ji will also have her own little family in the future.

Lu Yinzhao's thoughts drifted far ahead, and he suddenly felt a little melancholy.

Social relationships between humans are constantly changing, and Lu Yinzhao understands this, but he just couldn't adapt to it immediately.

Now, seeing my eldest brother get married, my second sister find a boyfriend, my third brother go abroad, my fourth brother still pursuing his dreams, and even Bian Ji studying overseas...

Lu Yinzhao suddenly felt nostalgic for her childhood, especially the days before she started elementary school.

At that time, my mother didn't go out to work, and my father was often at home.

His older siblings would hug and kiss him every time they came back, and they would have family activities together, such as traveling together.

Time flies and never returns; Lu Yinzhao is no longer the pale-faced little dumpling she once was.

The boy forced a smile: "No matter where we are in the future, or how far apart we are, we will always be the closest family."

With that, Lu Yinzhao poured himself a glass of juice, raised the glass, and said, "Cheers!"

“Zhao Zhao is right! Come on! Cheers!” Lu Qi said.

"It's not a big deal. The Earth is only so big. No matter how far the distance, you can get there quickly by plane. Don't make a fuss," Lu Cheng said.

"Hmm! That makes sense! No matter how busy we are, we should still get together during holidays, right? Ah Yuan, I'm calling on you! Don't you dare not come home for the New Year!"

Lu Wenyan pointed at Lu Yuan indignantly, and Lu Yuan smiled with pursed lips.

"Understood, how could I dare disobey you..."

Lu Yinzhao adjusted her emotions and quickly regained her usual composure.

He went to school when he was supposed to and took photos when he was supposed to; he did not slack off in his studies at all.

For others, if they could live their lives again and had already learned many things, they might think about skipping grades and shortening the first half of their lives.

Lu Yinzhao, however, did not want to do that; he wanted to experience each year of his life little by little.

From kindergarten to primary school, then to junior high school, and later to high school, to university... he will experience everything without getting tired of it.

Because his living environment has changed, he now has access to the best learning resources in his life, and he is unwilling to waste a single one of them.

...

When Bian Ji went abroad, Lu Yinzhao and the other party exchanged something.

Lu Yinzhao gave Bian Ji the plush cat that he kept by his bedside every night to keep him company as he fell asleep.

This is a Q version of "Shushu" that he made himself. It looks rather cute. He doesn't know what he was thinking. He didn't say much at the time and just handed it to Bian Ji.

What Bian Ji gave him was a thick stack of musical scores compiled into a book.

Bian Ji already knew these musical scores by heart. Every melody in them was inspired by Lu Yinzhao after they met.

Although Lu Yinzhao couldn't quite understand the musical notes, he liked to flip through them whenever he missed the other person late at night. It seemed that only by touching these cute "little elves" could Lu Yinzhao's emotions calm down.

Until the edges of those sheet music pieces slowly began to wear down and curl... day after day...

When the wind blew through the window, the pages of the paper flipped back with a rustling sound.

Finally, it quietly rested on the unfinished melody on the last page.

The 18-year-old boy closed the booklet and carefully placed it in the drawer.

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Author's Note: Zhao Zhao: I'm going to perform a magic trick for you all, showing how to grow up overnight [Let me see] (Ultimate evolution jpg.)