Lu Huan promptly used Gu Zhendong as a shield, and sure enough, everyone's attention instantly shifted to Lu Sangsang.

After Lu Sangsang was recognized and returned to the Lu family, Chu Jun's parents did not attend. They had only heard of this long-lost daughter, but had never seen her face.

Hearing that the two were getting married, he privately inquired about Lu Sangsang.

Although Lu Sangsang is Lu Zhong and Guo Yi's biological daughter, she grew up in such a poor family and might be a petty person, inferior to Lu Huan in every way.

Madam Chu sighed helplessly. No matter how dissatisfied she was, she couldn't show it too obviously to Lu Sangsang. However, she made a big difference in her tone when talking to the two of them, clearly not as affectionate as she was to Lu Huan. "Auntie didn't have anything good to give you. This was specially bought for you!"

Madam Chu had someone bring her a gift she had bought, a jade bracelet, which was quite valuable. However, she didn't care about the price and bought it casually.

Lu Sangsang was a shrewd person. Her life in the Ye family taught her what it meant to read between the lines. She could tell that Madam Chu was not satisfied with her and was even quite dismissive. If it weren't for the Lu family's sake, she probably wouldn't even bother to acknowledge her.

Lu Sangsang hates being looked down upon, and one day she will make those people look at her with new respect.

She cared deeply about it, but on the surface she had to pretend she knew nothing and happily accepted the bracelet, saying, "Thank you, Auntie!"

Seeing her delighted expression, Madam Chu felt even more disdainful. No wonder she came from a humble family; she got so excited over a little something nice.

I really don't know what got into my son. He rejected such a wonderful person like Lu Huan and insisted on marrying Lu Sangsang. It makes me so angry.

The two sides took their seats and began to talk in a seemingly pleasant manner.

As an outsider, Lu Huan was oblivious to everything else, focusing solely on eating and ignoring everything else.

Surprisingly, the food at this restaurant was quite delicious and suited her taste perfectly.

Gu Zhendong didn't say much. He understood what Lu Zhong meant. In fact, he shouldn't have attended this engagement banquet.

Lu Zhong called him over simply to have him make a show of things, so that he could be a witness in case Chu Jun went back on his word in the future.

Gu Zhendong originally didn't want to get involved in this mess, but then he thought that after Chu Jun and Lu Sangsang got married, he wouldn't have time to keep an eye on Lu Huan, which would be somewhat beneficial to him, so he came over.

Gu Zhendong glanced at his little one, who was only thinking about food, and was in a fairly good mood.

After the meal, Gu Zhendong took Lu Huan home, and what happened next was none of their business.

At the dinner table, Lu Huan was completely dominated by Gu Zhendong, so Chu Han greeted Lu Huan.

She had a bellyful of anger that she wanted to vent to Lu Huan today, but she couldn't say a single word. After holding it in all night, she finally couldn't help but send her a message, saying a lot of things.

After getting in the car, she was busy replying to messages non-stop. Gu Zhendong asked, "Who are you chatting with?"

Lu Huan felt sleepy after eating, yawned, and handed her phone to Gu Zhendong. "She's talking to Chu Han. She's complaining to me about Chu Jun's engagement to Lu Sangsang!"

The two suddenly got engaged; there must be something fishy going on.

As Chu Jun's younger sister, Chu Han overheard the truth of the matter during Chu Jun's argument with their parents.

Chu Jun only verbally agreed to marry Lu Sangsang; in reality, it was just an excuse to appease both sets of parents. As for why they got engaged this time, it was because Lu Sangsang shamelessly insisted on going skiing with her brother a while ago.

For some reason, the two had sex during those few days, and then got engaged.

In matters between men and women, the woman is always at a disadvantage. Perhaps Chu Jun felt guilty towards Lu Sangsang and thought that getting engaged to her was a way of making amends to her.

After overhearing the truth, Chu Han almost jumped up in anger. Maybe Lu Sangsang had set a trap from the beginning and made Chu Jun jump into it.

Lu Sangsang is incredibly cunning.

Lu Huan hadn't expected this to happen. If Chu Jun really didn't want to touch Lu Sangsang, how could they have ended up having a relationship?

Lu Huan cast a suspicious look at Gu Zhendong, "Or is it that all men are unable to resist beauty, and when hormones surge, you sleep with the person regardless of whether you like them or not?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Zhendong frowned in disagreement, "Don't confuse me with Chu Jun."

Noticing Gu Zhendong's displeasure, Lu Huan chuckled dryly, "When I said 'you guys,' I didn't include you, but you definitely know men, so tell me, do all men like to be lustful at first sight?"

"That depends on the type!" Gu Zhendong lifted her chin. "Someone like you, I would choose without hesitation!"

As he spoke, Gu Zhendong kissed her lips and whispered, "I'll bite you down and swallow you whole, leaving not even bones behind!"

Lu Huan: ...

He clearly wanted to take advantage of her.

Not long after New Year's Day, Lu Huan will be busy with her final exams.

Two days before the exam, Lu Huan didn't sleep well and stayed up late every night studying until two or three in the morning.

Fortunately, their department has early exams and early holidays.

As soon as the exam was over, it felt like several heavy mountains had been lifted off my shoulders, and I felt much lighter.

After the exams, I began a carefree, leisurely life, spending my days eating, drinking, sleeping, and playing games at home.

These happy and fulfilling days were still a month and a half away, but Lu Huan had only enjoyed a week of winter vacation when Gao Hui called him to the studio the next day.

It's almost the end of the year, and the studio is still incredibly busy.

Gao Hui has taken on a lot of new projects and needs to finish recording them before the end of the year.

Lu Huan sobbed on the phone, "My blissful winter vacation has just begun!"

Gao Hui was also helpless, "The boss specifically asked for you, so I can't do anything about it!"

Gao Hui knew Lu Huan loved money, so she immediately said, "Brother, as long as you're willing to come and record, I'll give you double the salary!"

Now her studio depends on her to survive!

"Okay, you said it!" Lu Huan was shamelessly tempted by the promise of double wages!

For the sake of money, Lu Huan gritted her teeth and went all out.

Someone who should have slept until they naturally woke up set an alarm very early, waking up Gu Zhendong as well.

Are you going out today?

Lu Huan hummed in agreement. Even though she was very sleepy, she bravely crawled out of her warm bed for the sake of money. "I'm going to the studio today."

"Didn't you say a while ago that you were done with your work and didn't need to go during winter break?"

"I have a new job again!" Lu Huan yawned and wandered into the bathroom to wash up like a lost soul.

Even after washing her face, she didn't seem much more awake. Gu Zhendong advised, "If you feel tired, then don't go. Just stay home and rest!"

Lu Huan said matter-of-factly, "My salary has doubled!"

"You like money that much?"

Lu Huan nodded repeatedly, "Who doesn't like money!"

Calling her a money-grubbing little miser isn't entirely accurate; at least, Lu Huan hasn't really used the card he gave her!

"Isn't all my money yours?"

"That's different!"

"How come it's different?"

"If we get divorced, I'll definitely leave with nothing. After all, rich people like you are very stingy. I won't even have money to hire a lawyer, so how am I supposed to divide your assets?"

"..." Gu Zhendong patted her little head and frowned, saying, "What are you thinking about all day long in that little head of yours!"

"Divorce is absolutely out of the question!"

Lu Huan pouted, "I know, but I was just saying it casually!"

"You can't even say it casually!"

Gu Zhendong drove Lu Huan to her studio, where they ran into Shen Fei.

Lu Huan's earphones had fallen to the ground. She bent down to look for them and found them by the light of her phone.

Shen Fei looked much the same as usual, wearing a dark, oversized hoodie, a baseball cap, and ripped jeans, looking very trendy.

Such young and trendy boys are indeed very popular with girls.

"Finding wireless earbuds is such a hassle!"

Lu Huan complained as she looked up and tidied her hair. Gu Zhendong exchanged a glance with Shen Fei and hummed in response to Lu Huan's words.

"It's getting late, I'm going upstairs now!"

As Lu Huan opened the car door, she realized she had forgotten her bag. Just as she was about to turn around and ask Gu Zhendong to get it for her, she bumped into the man's arms. "Why did you get out of the car?"

"It's been a while since I've been to your studio, so I came to check it out!"

"Hmm?" Lu Huan looked at him suspiciously. "But didn't you talk to Secretary Kong on the phone earlier and say you had a meeting at nine o'clock?"

"Oh, the time has been changed at the last minute!"

"Yeah?"

Gu Zhendong nodded without changing his expression, and took Lu Huan's hand to walk inside, saying, "Let's go in, it's windy outside!"

Lu Huan was led inside by him, muttering to herself that Gu Zhendong was acting strangely today.

Shen Fei was waiting for the elevator. Lu Huan hadn't seen him earlier, so she greeted him, "Good morning!"

Shen Fei seemed surprised to see her here as well. He returned early and nodded to Gu Zhendong as a greeting.

"Aren't you taking a break lately?"

"Sigh, but the boss called me back with double pay!" Lu Huan sighed softly. "I'm just destined to be a workaholic!"

The three of them went upstairs in silence and entered the studio.

When Gao Hui saw Lu Huan, she was about to run over and hug him excitedly, but when her eyes fell on the man behind Lu Huan, she immediately stopped in her tracks and didn't dare to move.

What, even the big shots are here?

Gu Zhendong's arrival simply drew the attention of the other employees in the studio.

People are usually more accustomed to seeing young, energetic, and sunny guys like Shen Fei. They've become immune to this type of handsome man. They just want to see a mature and steady elite man like Gu Zhendong. Everyone's eyes are glued to Gu Zhendong. He's just too handsome!

Lu Huan was used to Gu Zhendong being watched by so many people every time he came, so she urged him, "Go back quickly after you're done looking!"

Gu Zhendong did indeed have other things to do. "I'll come pick you up tonight!"

"Um!"

Lu Huan saw Gu Zhendong to the door, when the man suddenly grabbed her hand and kissed her on the forehead before Lu Huan could react.

Then, I heard a chorus of envious exclamations.

Lu Huan was caught off guard by Gu Zhendong's sudden attack, and her face turned red with embarrassment. She pushed him shyly, saying, "Let's go, let's go!"