Chapter 39 The Lu Family's Team Building Trip

A short but happy day came to an end. On the way home, Lu Yinzhao and Lu Cheng fell asleep together, the two brothers with their mouths open in exactly the same way.

Guo Hong was very satisfied with today's filming. After Lu Yuan returned, the two chatted for a while.

"After about three or four more recordings, we can wrap it up," Guo Hong said.

"If that's the case, it should be finished recording in about another month." Lu Yuan nodded slightly.

Each recording allows for at least 2-3 episodes of content to be produced in post-production. Currently, the entire variety show is expected to have around 10-12 episodes, but the exact number is yet to be determined and will be arranged based on the situation.

This was Guo Hong's first time trying to do a variety show like this, so it was impossible for him to be completely confident. Even with Lu Yuan's family's powerful background as material to support him, Guo Hong was still worried.

Especially recently, some things have happened...

This gives him a headache.

"So far, your recording has gone the smoothest. The other guests, well, they're not so easy to work with," Guo Hong sighed.

"What do you mean?" Lu Yuan knew what difficulties the director was facing, and asked, following his lead.

"Either they suddenly fall ill right before filming starts, or during filming, the guest and their family get into a huge argument, and in the end, our production team has to mediate. They even have to cut the entire clip and start filming new footage. Some guests just throw tantrums and won't let the VJs come along. They just cause all sorts of trouble..."

When Guo Hong said those words, Lu Yuan felt like he was about to break down; he looked completely exhausted.

Lu Yuan wasn't very good at comforting people, so he patted Guo Hong on the shoulder.

He joked, "Now do you think I'm alright? Do I meet your expectations?"

Guo Hong was flattered and quickly said, "That's more than just good, Teacher Lu, you're my god! If you weren't here, I can't imagine how the show would have turned out. And to be honest, I've never seen a family as harmonious and loving as yours."

"Is there harmony and love? Lu Cheng and I easily argue when we meet."

Guo Hong shook his head: "No, that feeling is different. When you really argue, you just start fighting. That guy... beat his own brother so badly he ended up in the hospital."

Guo Hong leaned over and whispered the name of a guest, his face displaying an indescribable expression.

Lu Yuan was forced to watch the drama unfold. After a moment of silence, he asked, "You'll get used to it. There are all sorts of people in the industry. I just want to know, besides me, are these guests you invited reliable? Don't cause any trouble later."

"Don't worry about that. No matter how big the problem is, our production team will find a way to overcome it. I may not be able to follow up with you for the next few recordings. I'll need to keep an eye on the others. I'll have the assistant director work with you then."

"Okay, good luck."

Lu Yuan offered a casual blessing, but unexpectedly it turned out to be a jinx.

*

Two months later, after the show was completely filmed, news broke on Weibo that a certain idol with the surname Fu not only slept with fans but also cheated on them.

It's so easy to guess. There are only so many celebrities with the same surname in the entire entertainment industry. It's either you or him, or it's either him or you.

Based on some timelines, fans themselves dug up the identity of the person in question.

That day, Lu Yuan received a call from Guo Hong, who stammered that the program might have to be postponed.

"Is the person mentioned on Weibo really Ouyang Rui?" Lu Yuan didn't delve into the details; he only saw one entry.

Mentioning that name made Guo Hong furious. He hadn't slept well for a while because of this, and he couldn't help but curse: "He did so many things behind his agent's and our production team's backs. No wonder we didn't let the cameramen follow him. He dared to do such dirty things during the recording of the show. Damn it! He deserves to be completely forgotten!"

Lu Yuan: "..."

Guo Hong continued, "I didn't originally intend to use him, but his agent begged me to bring him on a show, so I agreed. I never expected to plant such a huge bomb for myself. This kind of thing is impossible to guard against. I did a background check, but it couldn't keep up with the speed at which his reputation collapsed."

Lu Yuan found Guo Hong's words both poignant and amusing, so he asked a crucial question: "So what are you planning to do now? If you need someone to step in, I can introduce you to other people."

After all, Lu Yuan has no shortage of connections; he knows a lot of idols, including five from his own group.

If you want someone to film, just grab one to fill in.

"No need to trouble yourself, Teacher Lu. I contacted the new guest a few days ago. This time, the selection process was very rigorous, so there shouldn't be any more problems."

Lu Yuan couldn't help but laugh and said, "You said the same thing last time."

And the result? A resounding slap in the face, wasn't it?

Guo Hong coughed twice: "I'm sorry, this is my fault, I hope this won't affect Teacher Lu."

Lu Yuan: "It won't affect me. What impact will it have on me? It just means the show will be postponed. It will have a bigger impact on you guys."

Lu Yuan had already received his appearance fee. He didn't really care whether the show would air or not; he was just there to make money. He would go back and continue making his own music and being the leader of his boy band.

This wave of public opinion has not yet affected him.

It would be even better if the show could be broadcast smoothly, so we could see what Zhao Zhao is like on the show. After all, his family is quite looking forward to it.

"That's fine. We still need to negotiate with the replaced guest for a while. He breached the contract first, so he will definitely have to pay compensation. We also need to re-record the episodes for the replacement guest. There are a series of issues waiting for me to handle. It was originally scheduled to air next March, but it seems that it won't be possible now."

The two exchanged a few more words before ending their conversation.

...

Lu Yuan mentioned this matter once during a meal when the whole family was home, and Lu Yinzhao heard it clearly.

Like his third brother, he didn't care much about these things. As long as his third brother wasn't affected, he didn't care what others did.

Lu Yinzhao scooped up a spoonful of rice, obediently put it in his mouth, and ate it with relish.

At this moment, Yin Song suddenly spoke up: "Speaking of next March, Zhao Zhao will be three years old. Time flies so fast. It feels like Zhao Zhao was just born not long ago, and three years have already passed without us realizing it."

It's December now, and the weather is quite cold. Lu Yinzhao has been staying home and playing around lately, and hasn't gone out much. Occasionally, when Bian Ji has a holiday, he'll go over and pet the cat.

"Yes, our little darling is almost three years old." Lu Wenyan reached out and touched her youngest son's head.

Lu Yinzhao thought to himself, "I never expected that the person in this world and the person in the past would share the same birthday in the same month. It's quite a coincidence. No wonder he was the chosen one to transmigrate into the book."

"I can go to kindergarten now!" Lu Yinzhao quickly finished eating the rice in her bowl, held up her little spoon, and said happily.

"Yes, Zhao Zhao is about to start school. Let's finish that family trip we talked about before before she starts school."

Yin Song had previously suggested that the whole family go on a trip to Jianghai City, where her parents live. The scenery there is beautiful, and there are many scenic spots to visit.

“Okay, okay, I agree!” Lu Cheng raised his hand.

"Aren't you always busy during the Spring Split? Can you find the time?" Lu Yuan asked.

"No matter how busy I am, I have to make time. This is a family team building activity, and I definitely have to participate!" Lu Cheng said firmly.

"Let's see what day to pick... or maybe we can just go and celebrate Zhaozhao's third birthday with the two elders?" Lu Wenyan suggested.

“I think this is feasible,” Lu Xun nodded.

Lu Qi agreed: "Your grandparents must miss Zhao Zhao very much. Zhao Zhao probably doesn't remember your grandparents anymore, right? The last time they came to see you, you were still a tiny baby who couldn't talk."

Lu Yinzhao indeed had no recollection of the two elders. The Lu family in the book's world was a collection of various celebrities, and the book made no mention of the identities of the older generation in the family.

Lu Yinzhao was very curious about this.

"Baby's going to visit Grandpa and Grandma!" Lu Yinzhao grinned.

"Grandpa and Grandma will be overjoyed to hear Zhaozhao say this!"

Later, through conversations with her family, Lu Yinzhao learned some things.

It turns out that my maternal grandfather, Yin Zhuoxian, is a retired academician of the Institute of Mathematics, and he is still constantly researching, wanting to dedicate his life's knowledge to the country.

My maternal grandmother, Qiu Manyun, was a well-known tailor in the area. When she was young, she designed many novel clothes for people. Later, as she got older, she didn't have much energy to continue running the clothing shop, but she would occasionally take a few orders for high-end clothing and make them slowly at home.

Because of their excellent skills, they receive almost no negative reviews, and many people can't even get an appointment.

Qiu Manyun only makes a fixed quantity of clothes each month.

After hearing this, Lu Yinzhao was even more eager to meet these two respectable elders.

*

The following March, in the middle of spring.

The Lu family finally welcomed the day they would travel to Jianghai City.

Even the very busy Lu Xun and Lu Qi adjusted their schedules in advance, specifically clearing three days off to travel with the rest of the group.

Lu Yuan was out of town, so he said he would fly directly from there to Jianghai City.

Lu Yinzhao excitedly boarded a plane in this world.

He had never been on an airplane before, not even in his previous life, when he went to university in another city, he had only ever taken a train.

It only takes a little over two hours to fly from Xingbei City to Jianghai City.

During this time, Lu Yinzhao couldn't bear to sleep.

Sitting by the window, I looked at the clouds outside. They were soft and fluffy, like a huge, thick quilt.

"Zhao Zhao, haven't you had enough yet? You've been watching for half an hour already. Why don't you lie in Daddy's arms and take a nap?" Lu Wenyan said with a smile, pinching Lu Yin Zhao's little earlobe.

The little one shook his head hurriedly: "I don't want to sleep, Daddy, don't disturb me while I'm watching the clouds."

Lu Wenyang: "..."

Yin Song couldn't help but chuckle.

"Zhao Zhao likes flying so much? You can have your older brother take you on a flight sometime. He's always flying all over the country anyway." Lu Cheng, sitting in the front, leaned out and pointed at Lu Xun, saying to Zhao Zhao.

"And me too, I travel all over the place all the time!" Lu Qi joined the conversation.

"You two, be quiet and don't disturb Zhao Zhao's cloud-watching." Lu Wenyan repeated what Lu Yinzhao had just said, pretending to be serious.

He suffered a setback with his son, and he passed that same frustration on to the next person.

Lu Yinzhao watched quietly for a while, then, feeling a bit thirsty, asked her mother for a glass of water.

Holding my water bottle, I leaned back in my car seat and sipped my drink, feeling a sense of contentment and joy.

His wonderful life has just begun, and he must savor it carefully in this lifetime.

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Author's Note: Transitional Chapter [Keep it up!] The baby's grown a little more!