Even with the seemingly omnipotent Gu Zhendong, she could hear the fear and apprehension in his voice.
Lu Huan wanted to laugh, but also felt very sorry for him. It seemed that every word she said to Chu Jun made him uneasy.
"That happened a long time ago, and I don't even remember it now!"
"What if you regain your memory one day and want a divorce, choosing to go with him?" Gu Zhendong asked rhetorically.
As a man himself, he could tell that Chu Jun didn't actually dislike Lu Huan as the rumors suggested; every time he looked at Lu Huan, his eyes were filled with regret and reluctance.
If Lu Huan hadn't lost her memory, she should have been happy long ago because of Chu Jun's changes towards her.
"That's impossible!" Lu Huan said without thinking, looking at him with a mix of amusement and exasperation. "What nonsense are you talking about!"
Gu Zhendong pursed his lips, looking serious and earnest. Lu Huan knew he really cared, otherwise he wouldn't have such a solemn expression. He was always jealous whenever he saw Chu Jun.
She immediately stopped laughing and looked at him seriously: "Didn't I explain to you before? I'm so glad I lost my memory and no longer like Chu Jun. I'm also so glad that you're the person I met after losing my memory. Marrying you is the best and most correct decision I've ever made in my life."
This wasn't the first time Gu Zhendong had been jealous because of Chu Jun, and it wasn't the first time Lu Huan had tried to explain to him. However, she didn't want these explanations to go on endlessly with her meetings with Chu Jun.
Lu Huan hugged him and said sincerely once again, "Even if losing my memory is like starting my life over, I'm really glad I met you!"
Gu Zhendong looked down at her, his heart pounding because of her words; he had never felt his heart race like this before.
There was still a sliver of uncertainty: "Is everything you're saying true?"
"If I were lying to you, may I be struck by lightning the moment I step outside!"
She was terrified of thunder, and the fact that she made such a solemn vow meant that Gu Zhendong already believed her to a large extent.
Immediately afterwards, Lu Huan winked at him playfully, "So in front of Chu Jun, you can't always be fierce to me and give me a stern look. At least give me some face, okay?"
Gu Zhendong responded, "Okay!"
As long as she has me in her heart, it doesn't matter what!
Although Chu Jun didn't know what had happened between the two upstairs, he noticed that Gu Zhendong's attitude had clearly changed during dinner.
Unlike when he came in, Gu Zhendong was much gentler and more considerate to Lu Huan. Anyone who saw him would only think that Gu Zhendong doted on Lu Huan.
The more Chu Jun looked, the more uncomfortable he felt, but his gaze remained fixed on Lu Huan's face.
Gu Zhendong saw it all, his anger rising in his chest, but he forced himself to suppress it.
He had to give Lu Huan face and couldn't let her lose face in front of outsiders.
It's quite an achievement to be able to tame someone as unruly as Gu Zhendong.
Lu Huan looked smug and secretly touched the man's thigh under the table. Gu Zhendong turned his head and saw her winking at him playfully.
The anger that had been building up in his chest dissipated by more than half, and Gu Zhendong suddenly burst into laughter.
Lu Huan's heart and soul are with him, so what reason does he have to argue with Chu Jun? He's just too insecure.
No matter how Chu Jun compares to him, he's already a loser!
Even so, Gu Zhendong still disliked Chu Jun.
At dinner, Chu Jun and Lu Sangsang sat together, but they rarely spoke to each other.
Gu Zhendong glanced at the two of them and deliberately asked, "When does Mr. Chu plan to marry Sangsang?"
Chu Jun paused with his chopsticks and looked at Lu Sangsang beside him. The latter bit her lip in grievance but did not say anything.
Chu Jun's visit today was not at Lu Sangsang's invitation; they had only met once since the last time the topic trended on social media.
It was after she committed suicide that he went to visit her in the hospital, and Lu Sangsang told him that the engagement had been called off.
Chu Jun breathed a sigh of relief and told her to rest well and that he would visit her another day.
As for today, it was Lu Zhong who asked him to come over, saying that since they were almost family, it would be good to have a meal together.
It's ridiculous, really. It's their own marriage, and neither Lu Sangsang nor Chu Jun can make that decision.
Lu Zhong and his elders all hoped to bring the marriage together as soon as possible.
Therefore, he came to the banquet today under pressure from his family.
Today is Guo Yi's birthday. Instead of a big celebration, the whole family sat together in a happy reunion.
Gu Zhendong is Lu Huan's rightful husband, so it's normal for him to come to dinner with her. However, Chu Jun's identity is a bit awkward.
Gu Zhendong asked this question on purpose, simply to annoy Chu Jun.
Lu Huan was also curious about why Chu Jun had come, but she wouldn't ask directly like Gu Zhendong did.
After he finished speaking, the atmosphere in the restaurant became somewhat awkward and subtle.
On the surface, Lu Huan showed no emotion, but secretly stepped on Gu Zhendong's foot, telling him to stop meddling.
Gu Zhendong then fed Lu Huan a meatball, silencing her.
Lu Huan glared at him angrily, her eyes wide. Gu Zhendong chuckled softly, "Haven't you been clamoring for food all this time?"
Who's clamoring to eat?!
Lu Huan had a large meatball stuffed into her mouth, her cheeks bulging. She chewed while glaring at Gu Zhendong, but didn't know what to say.
Lu Zhong also had this intention. He called Chu Jun over today to discuss their marriage.
Lu Sangsang glanced at Chu Jun with a troubled expression, her face full of apology, and was about to speak, "Actually, Chu and I..."
Chu Jun interrupted her first, saying, "Sang Sang is still young and her career is still on the rise. We don't have any plans to get married yet."
Chu Jun's words were tantamount to an implicit admission of his marriage to Lu Sangsang.
Lu Sangsang looked at the other person with disbelief and surprise, while Chu Jun gave her a reassuring look.
If they forcefully cancel the marriage, not only will today's situation be very awkward, but Lu Sangsang and he will also have a difficult time in the future.
Lu Sangsang is still young and not in a hurry to get married, but he is different.
He's already this old; even without a marriage agreement with the Lu family, there will be another, another Lu Sangsang.
Rather than facing endless blind dates in the future, it's better to settle down with Lu Sangsang first and delay things for a while.
Gu Zhendong smiled and said, "Then congratulations!"
He raised his glass and toasted Chu Jun, genuinely hoping to see the two of them get married soon.
Chu Jun smiled and took a small sip.
At this table, the happiest people were Guo Yi and Lu Zhong.
The former genuinely hoped their daughter could marry a good man. Chu Jun was a good child they had watched grow up, and they knew him inside and out. If Sang Sang really married him, they, as parents, would feel at ease. At one time, Guo Yi also sincerely hoped that Lu Huan could marry Chu Jun.
As for the latter, a large part of it was for personal gain. He was utterly disappointed in Lu Sangsang, and his marriage to Chu Jun was the last bit of trust he had in Lu Sangsang.
Fortunately, Lu Sangsang didn't ruin the deal, and Chu Jun was still willing to marry her.
After dinner, the lights in the dining room dimmed. Lu Sangsang took out the birthday cake, the flickering candlelight illuminating her face as she sang a cheerful birthday song, "Happy birthday, Mom!"
Guo Yi was about to blow out the candles when Lu Sangsang stopped her, saying, "Wait! Mom, you haven't made a wish yet!"
"I'm already this old, what am I going to wish for!" I'm not a child anymore, only someone who believes in these things would do so.
"Birthdays should be celebrated with some ceremony!" Lu Sangsang urged her, "Make a wish!"
After making a wish, we blew out the candles and cut the cake.
After careful selection, Lu Sangsang bought a jade bracelet of excellent quality, priced at least 100,000 yuan. Guo Yi smiled as she put it on her wrist, saying, "It's nice, quite pretty."
Lu Sangsang turned to look at Lu Huan, "Sister, what did you prepare for Mom?"
Lu Huan handed her the gift she had bought, saying, "Mom, this is a gift for you."
The supplements she bought didn't have overly elaborate packaging, unlike the simple and unpretentious gifts Lu Sangsang gave her.
Guo Yi's poor health was caused by Lu Sangsang's suicide attempt by overdosing on pills a while ago. When she saw Lu Sangsang lying on the bed, pale and almost lifeless, her heart almost stopped.
Not only did he have to watch over Lu Sangsang to prevent her from committing suicide again, but he also had to worry about other things, which caused him to suffer from neurasthenia and have been having headaches and not sleeping well for several nights in a row.
Unexpectedly, during several phone calls with Lu Huan, the child took it to heart and bought her some supplements.
Guo Yi's smile broadened considerably, clearly indicating that she appreciated Lu Huan's thoughtful gift even more.
Gu Zhendong drank quite a bit that night, and Lu Huan helped him back to his room. "I told you not to drink so much, but you wouldn't listen! You're so drunk you can't even walk!"
The man's body was a bit heavy, and Lu Huan struggled to grab his arm, staggering as she helped him lie down on the bed.
In fact, Gu Zhendong hadn't drunk much and was perfectly sober. He was just doing it on purpose, wanting to show off his affection in front of Chu Jun.
Lu Huan was panting heavily from exhaustion. She glanced at the man on the bed, whose face was flushed. "Shall I get you some warm water?"
Gu Zhendong responded, and Lu Huan took off his coat, covered him with a blanket, and then went downstairs.
The hot water had just run out, so Lu Huan waited downstairs for a while.
She hadn't expected Chu Jun to still be there, and she just happened to see him coming out of the study.
"Haven't you gone back yet?"
Chu Jun hummed in agreement, "I just finished discussing some matters and I'm heading back now."
This kind of thing has happened often before. Lu Zhong often likes to talk to Chu Jun in the study. In order to see him more often, Lu Huan will stay in the living room and wait for him to come out.
But now, it feels like things have changed.
"Didn't you go up there?"
"Oh, Gu Zhendong wants to drink water, but we're out of hot water, so we're boiling it," Lu Huan replied.
It was late, and the two stood together, speechless. Lu Huan was wondering whether to let Chu Jun go back, but then worried it would sound like she was kicking him out. "Um..."
"How are you doing?" Chu Jun asked first.
His question was completely unnecessary.
Lu Huan laughed heartily, raising an eyebrow: "What, do I look like I'm not doing well?"
She certainly didn't seem to be having a bad time; it was just that she was feeling resentful about something deep down.
"He treats you..."
Lu Huan knew he was going to bring up Gu Zhendong, and said with a smile, "He's very good to me. Don't be fooled by his fierce appearance; he's actually a gentle person at heart."
Chu Jun remained expressionless. He found it hard to believe that Gu Zhendong was a gentle person at heart; this was completely different from what he had seen.
Perhaps all his gentleness was a facade, and Lu Huan was kept in the dark.
Well, once she realizes Gu Zhendong's true colors, she'll probably regret it!
Author's Note: Goodnight~
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