Chapter 69 Extra 8.

Ling Wei shook her head frantically in Lu Zhao's arms. If she ate this meal, she was afraid she would suffer from indigestion.

Lu Zhao pulled her closer, his eyes full of wariness: "No need, we'll eat outside ourselves."

Ling Wei suddenly raised her head, her hair a mess of sleep-induced fluff: "No! Don't come out with me!"

She didn't want to add any more risk.

Lu Yan felt a little better. See, even if this bastard was ahead of him in some aspects, as long as he still had the status of a top star, he would never be able to see the light of day.

His gaze fell on Ling Wei again, greedily scanning her inch by inch. Her messy, fluffy hair was so cute. He really wanted to straighten it for her and hug her...

He lowered his eyelashes, concealing the turbulent emotions in his eyes, and spoke even softer, with a hint of melancholy: "I made enough for three people. The buns this morning were made with freshly kneaded dough, and the pork filling was specially chopped. Really...aren't you going to have some?"

As if afraid of being rejected again, he forced a smile and said, "It's okay, you guys go out to eat. This is all I'll have for today, so as not to waste food."

Is that right?!

A CEO worth over 100 million? It's one thing to make steamed buns by hand first thing in the morning, but to avoid wasting them, he plans to eat steamed buns for every meal?

Ling Wei expressed her doubts. After all, how much time does it take to make freshly wrapped buns, from preparing the dough to wrapping them? How come she didn't notice a thing?

How early do you have to get up?

The system has a say: "He wasn't asleep."

Because while it was playing with the kittens at the market, it saw Boss Lu, fully armed, come out to buy groceries.

Lu Yan gave a wry smile and said in a low voice, "I... grew up with my grandmother and got used to being frugal."

Lu Zhao: "..." He couldn't refute this.

Ling Wei: "..." Suddenly she felt like she had gone too far.

This was the first time she had looked at Lu Yan properly since they decided to settle their differences.

He wore a simple white cotton shirt, with the cuffs casually rolled up to his elbows, revealing his smooth forearms. Unlike his usual suit and tie, he lacked the aloofness of a business elite, but gained a more homely and gentle demeanor.

He stood there, tall and straight, yet somehow exuding a sense of loneliness, his eyes carrying just the right amount of melancholy as he quietly gazed towards the kitchen.

It's unclear what triggered it, perhaps the lingering guilt from last night, or perhaps his current vulnerability, but Ling Wei blurted out, "Then... I'll trouble you."

There was no way she could just walk away like this, given the circumstances and the excuse she was given.

Breakfast was served in front of Ling Wei.

The plump, white steamed buns lay obediently in the steamer, their skins fluffy and soft. Next to them was a bowl of fragrant chicken porridge, with the rice grains blooming and the aroma filling the air, and a few refreshing side dishes garnished the occasion.

Lu Yan, like a hardworking nanny, carefully set out the tableware, a flawless smile on his face, and said in a gentle tone, "I don't know if it suits your taste."

Sitting next to him, Lu Zhao looked at the empty plate in front of him with dissatisfaction: "Where's mine?"

His response was a steamed bun that was carelessly tossed over, which slid a short distance on the plate before coming to a stop.

Lu Zhao: "..."

Lu Yan didn't even glance at him, sitting down opposite Ling Wei, his gaze fixed on the food on the table, not on her.

Ling Wei felt more at ease, picked up a bun and took a bite. Instantly, the delicious flavor exploded in her mouth. Her eyes lit up, and she exclaimed sincerely, "It's delicious!"

Forgetting her embarrassment for a moment, she gave the person opposite her a happy smile, saying, "It tastes better than many restaurants."

Only after she finished speaking did she realize that this was the first time she had spoken to him calmly since their unpleasant parting.

Lu Yan's hand holding the chopsticks trembled slightly. It was that smile, that familiar tone... The beast that had been imprisoned within him began to rage wildly against its cage again, clamoring to pull her into his arms, to kiss her until her eyes reddened, so that her clear eyes would forever reflect only his image.

He lowered his eyelashes, using all his self-control to suppress the surging emotions within him, his voice still gentle: "If you like it, then so be it."

This marked a thaw in their relationship, and Ling Wei felt more relaxed, lowering her head to drink her porridge.

Her hair was hanging down and getting in the way, so she casually brushed it behind her head, but then she felt her hair lighten as someone skillfully grabbed it and secured it with clips.

She turned around and met Lu Yan's calm gaze.

“You left it at the door yesterday,” he explained, his voice steady.

Ling Wei shifted uncomfortably: "Um, thank you."

Then, Lu Yan continued to be considerate, even asking if she needed a ride to the studio.

Ling Wei always felt that there was an indescribable strangeness beneath this harmonious atmosphere.

Lu Zhao was annoyed. He put down his chopsticks and glared at Lu Yan: "I'll take Weiwei!"

Lu Yan slowly picked up a tissue and wiped his mouth, then looked up at Lu Zhao: "I'm thinking of you. Can you guarantee that your impulsive actions, which you can't hide, won't implicate Weiwei, or that her hard-earned movie won't be ruined by a scandal?"

Lu Zhao was speechless for a moment, opening his mouth but unable to refute.

Lu Yan then turned his gaze to Ling Wei, his tone sincere and entirely for her sake: "My good-for-nothing brother will bring you trouble sooner or later. Instead of living in fear, it's better to let him learn to be more like me first. From now on, I will share my schedule with you in advance, so he can use my identity as a cover when necessary."

At least, the scandal involving the CEO of Lu's Group will have a much smaller impact on your project than the romance of top celebrity Lu Zhao.

Ling Wei: "..."

Oh no, she had absolutely no intention of starting any kind of relationship right now!

Lu Zhao, however, seemed to have found a breakthrough in an instant. He immediately clung to Ling Wei, shaking her arm and saying, "Weiwei, look, he agreed! Let's give it a try!"

Lu Yan looked at Ling Wei, his tone so natural as if he were genuinely offering the best solution: "I'm not saying this to encourage you to commit to a relationship, but simply to give you an extra safety net, an extra layer of insurance. No matter what happens, you still have me as a backup, right?"

He acted like a selfless, devoted, and perfect older brother who only thought of his younger brother and friends.

He was genuinely considering her career, while a large dog stood nearby, watching her expectantly, seemingly convinced she was "going back on her word"...

Ling Wei was bewildered by this bizarre brotherhood alliance and its seemingly reasonable logic, and reluctantly compromised: "...Okay."

Whether it was a misperception or not, the instant she responded, the two identical handsome faces opposite her seemed to simultaneously let out a barely perceptible sigh of relief.

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Small theater, be like:

When facing others:

Lu Yan: Being switched at birth is just a part of life's experience, and I'm grateful that it made me stronger.

Facing Vivi:

Lu Yan: You know I've lived with my grandmother since I was little...

Someone grew up with their parents, enjoying a life of luxury...