Shang Wu and Lu Rang, who followed them in, exchanged a glance, both of them guessing what was going on.
Shang Wu asked tentatively, "Did Cheng Zhou make you angry?"
Lu You sneered: "Does he even deserve to make me angry? He's just seen the true colors of a fickle, heartless man!"
Despite saying that, the anger in her tone and a hint of barely perceptible disappointment were unmistakable.
Shang Wu sighed inwardly, recalling Cheng Zhou's past actions, and got up to go to the kitchen.
She opened the refrigerator, took out a carefully packaged box, and opened it in front of Lu You.
Inside is the matcha mousse that Cheng Zhou made before.
Because she didn't know Lu You was coming back early, Shang Wu froze the food first.
"Sister You, look at this."
Shang Wu handed the box to Lu You, "This is a dessert that Cheng Zhou specially researched for you. He failed countless times before he finally made the best flavor. It's your favorite 30% sugar."
Lu You was taken aback.
"He was too shy to ask you directly, so he kept pestering me to find out your preferences. He was afraid that if it was too sweet, you wouldn't like it, or if it was too bitter, you wouldn't accept it. He was very careful, like a little kid."
"You said he's fickle and can't take a joke, is there some misunderstanding? He did have some feelings for me before, but it couldn't compare to the love at first sight he had for you."
Shang Wu gently persuaded her.
Having probably suffered from misunderstandings and wavering resolve, she couldn't bear to see Lu You and Cheng Zhou acting so awkwardly.
Lu You stared at the dessert, stunned.
Lu Rang walked to the sofa, glanced at the dessert, and said calmly, "I went to see him a few days ago and told him some things about your family background and experience. Maybe he felt inferior and was afraid that he was not good enough for you, which is why he acted timidly and made you misunderstand."
Lu You suddenly looked up at Lu Rang.
Seeing that she seemed to be blaming him, Shang Wu defended her husband: "Lu Rang was a bit harsh, but he just didn't want Cheng Zhou to hurt you."
Lu You pursed her lips, recalling Cheng Zhou's anxious look earlier, as if he wanted to explain but couldn't get the words out, and took a deep breath.
So, he wasn't annoyed, but rather insecure? Or was he withdrawing?
The anger in her heart dissipated considerably, replaced by a complex emotion.
No one was afraid of not being good enough for her and dared not make a move.
Lu You remained silent for a long time before awkwardly humming, "Idiot."
Shang Wu and Lu Rang exchanged a glance, knowing that there was a chance for things to turn around.
Lu Rang raised an eyebrow: "You came here to demand an explanation and disturbed us. Shouldn't you offer some thanks?"
Lu You then remembered what she had interrupted, and seeing Shang Wu's slightly flushed cheeks, she immediately reverted to her mature and sophisticated demeanor.
She raised an eyebrow and retorted, "Oh? It seems I've indeed come at the wrong time, ruining your wonderful experience. Should I leave now?"
Shang Wu's face instantly turned bright red. "Sister You, don't go."
Lu Rang put his arm around Shang Wu: "If you want to go find Cheng Zhou, just say so."
Lu You was taken aback by his words, but she wasn't so angry anymore.
She picked up the box of desserts, her expression still a little awkward, but her tone had softened considerably.
"Who wants to see him? I... I won't talk to him anymore."
Shang Wu leaned against Lu Rang's chest and curled her lips into a smile.
Before she could say anything, her phone rang.
When Lu Rang saw that it was Mark calling, his expression turned sour.
Shang Wu smiled and pushed him away, then answered the phone.
Mark's voice on the phone was as enthusiastic as ever.
"Shang Wu, the studio for tomorrow's interview is all set up. We have a few options for the lighting and background. Would you like to come over and take a look now? Getting familiar with the environment beforehand will make tomorrow's interview even better."
Shang Wu checked the time and then looked at Lu Rang.
Lu Rangyi frowned slightly: "I'll take you there."
He was worried about letting Shang Wu meet that old classmate who was clearly still up to no good.
"Sister You is still here..." Shang Wu said softly, feeling that it wasn't right to leave her newly arrived sister alone at home.
Lu Rang looked at Lu You, but before he could speak, Lu You lazily waved his hand.
She picked up her coat and car keys.
"Alright, you guys go ahead with your work, don't worry about me, I'm going out for some fresh air."
She was still feeling a bit annoyed because of Cheng Zhou's matter and was looking for a place to have a drink.
"Where are you going?" Lu Rang asked.
"A bar. Don't worry, it won't get lost."
After Lu You finished speaking, she turned around gracefully and left first.
Lu Rang was relieved and personally drove Shang Wu to the address Mark had given him.
When they arrived at the studio, Mark was already waiting there.
He saw Shang Wu get out of the car and immediately greeted her with a smile.
"Shang Wu, you've come at the right time... And who is this?" His gaze fell on Lu Rang, who was following closely behind.
"This is my fiancé, Lu Rang."
Shang Wu introduced with a smile.
“Mr. Lu, it’s an honor to meet you.” Mark extended his hand, his smile unchanged, but his eyes held a scrutinizing look.
Lu Rang gave him a light handshake, his gaze sharp, his tone calm yet carrying an invisible pressure: "Mr. Mark, it's a pleasure to meet you. Please take care of my fiancée's work in the future."
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Mark led Shang Wu to see the backdrop and lighting effects, and they began to discuss them seriously.
Lu Rang stood not far away with his hands in his pockets, his gaze fixed on Shang Wu, occasionally glancing at Mark with obvious wariness.
During a break in the discussion, Mark seemed to reach out to help Shang Wu adjust her loose coat, as casually as if they were old friends.
However, before his hand could touch Shang Wu, Lu Rang suddenly strode forward.
He naturally put his arm around Shang Wu's waist and gently pulled her towards him, while subtly separating Mark's hand from hers.
Shang Wu looked up at him in confusion.
Lu Rang lowered his head and, under the gaze of all the staff and Mark, kissed her lips.
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