Chapter 364 I'm waiting for you outside
Song Rui looked up and saw Lu Yiran walking in with one hand in his pocket, and with his other hand he was holding a little boy who was about five or six years old.
The boy was wearing a dark suit of the same color as Lu Yiran, his hair was combed neatly, and his obsidian eyes were rolling around as he looked around curiously.
His features were delicate, and there was a shrewdness between his brows. And that little face...
Song Rui's pupils shrank slightly, and he recognized the child almost instantly - Chenchen.
He had seen photos of Chenchen before, but the impact brought by the photos and the real person was completely different.
At this moment, looking at the big and small standing side by side, Song Rui just felt it was absurd and funny.
How can they be father and son? This is simply a copy-paste miniature version!
"Hello, Uncle Song!"
When Chenchen saw him, he immediately smiled and called out in a crisp, clear and sweet voice.
The little guy specially combed his hair back today, revealing his smooth forehead, and looked particularly energetic.
Song Rui was stunned for a moment, then squatted down and looked him in the eye.
He reached out and gently rubbed Chenchen's soft hair, and said with a smile:
"Is this Chenchen? She's even cuter than in the photo."
Chenchen wrinkled his nose when he heard this, and frowned seriously:
"Uncle Song, I'm a big kid now. I can't use the word 'cute' to describe myself."
Song Rui was amused and looked up at Lu Yiran standing beside him:
"Mr. Lu, this tone of voice, could it be that you taught him this?"
Lu Yiran put one hand in his trouser pocket and snorted softly when he heard this:
"He learned it on his own."
There was unconcealable pride in his tone.
The two smiled at each other, showing their tacit understanding.
The friendship they have developed over more than ten years of working together has made them transcend the relationship of superiors and subordinates, and they are more like brothers fighting side by side.
Since Lu Yiran first joined the company, Song Rui has been by his side, witnessing his transformation from immaturity to maturity.
Song Rui squatted down again and looked at Chenchen straight in the eye. He lowered his voice deliberately, as if he was sharing a secret:
"Your father hid you so well. If he hadn't brought you here today, I don't know when I would be able to meet you again..."
When Chenchen heard the word "Dad", he was obviously stunned. He subconsciously glanced at Lu Yiran, feeling a little guilty. Why?
Since Chenchen met Lu Yiran, he never called him dad, but always uncle. He didn't want to acknowledge him before, but now...
Chenchen was already used to calling him Uncle Lu, and suddenly calling Lu Yiran Dad just felt awkward. Mainly because he was embarrassed and didn't know how to change his tone...
Lu Yiran didn't think much about what Song Rui said. Seeing Chenchen standing there in a daze without saying anything, he thought he was shy, so he patted his shoulder gently and reminded him:
"Chenchen, call someone."
Chenchen came back to his senses after hearing this. He immediately straightened his body and extended his hand to Song Rui in a serious manner:
"Uncle Song, congratulations on your engagement!"
He paused, trying to recall the blessing words Lu Yiran told him this morning.
"I wish you and Auntie a happy marriage and a baby soon!"
As soon as the last four words were uttered, the adults present couldn't help laughing.
Chenchen blinked in confusion, not understanding what he had said wrong, but seeing that everyone was laughing, he also grinned, revealing two cute dimples.
Song Rui couldn't help laughing at the little guy's pretending to be an adult. He solemnly held the soft little hand and shook it:
"Thank you, Chenchen. Uncle specially asked someone to prepare a lot of delicious food. I'm sure there's something you like. Remember to eat more later."
Chenchen's eyes instantly lit up like stars, and her lips pursed unconsciously, but she quickly cleared her throat in a mature manner:
"Thank you, uncle."
The forced calmness on his face made him look just like a smaller version of Lu Yiran.
Lu Yiran looked at his son like this, a gentle smile in his eyes.
He reached out and rubbed Chenchen's head, and said to Song Rui:
"Okay, stop teasing him, let's go in first."
Lu Yiran took out a red envelope and handed it to Song Rui, saying with a smile:
"Congratulations."
Song Rui smiled and took it:
"Thank you, Mr. Lu."
He paused and continued:
"Then you guys go in and sit down first. I'll bring Yu Lan to see you later."
Song Rui responded with a smile, his eyes filled with anticipation.
He had long wanted to introduce his girlfriend to Lu Yiran.
Lu Yiran nodded slightly, feeling a little curious.
Over the years, he had often heard Song Rui mention his fiancée, but he had never seen her. The woman who could make the workaholic Special Assistant Song willingly enter into marriage must be no ordinary person.
Watching the father and son walk into the banquet hall, Song Rui couldn't help but smile with relief.
Seeing Lu Yiran making a public appearance with Chenchen, I guess he and Miss Mu have reconciled. It's really not easy.
As a "veteran" who witnessed their emotional entanglement throughout the whole process, Song Rui couldn't help but feel deeply moved.
Over the years, he has been worried about these two people.
Every time Lu Yiran chased his wife to the crematorium, who was the one working overtime to handle the company's affairs?
Who canceled the important meeting at the last minute? Who was the one who got drunk with me late at night?
Thinking of this, Song Rui straightened his back proudly. He dared to say that Lu Yiran and Mu Nanyan could reconcile, and he, the golden special assistant, should be the main contributor! No rebuttal accepted!
After all, if he hadn't worked so hard like a slave, how would Mr. Lu have the time to pursue his wife?
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Lu Yiran took Chenchen into the banquet hall and deliberately chose a round table in the corner to sit down.
He just came to attend the engagement party today and really didn't want to attract attention and cause unnecessary trouble, not to mention that he brought Chenchen with him.
The brilliant light reflected by the crystal lamp flashed in Chenchen's eyes. The little fellow looked around excitedly, but lowered his voice obediently:
"Uncle Lu, it's so beautiful here!"
"Well, don't run around later."
Lu Yiran straightened his crooked bow tie and laid a napkin on his legs.
Chenchen nodded vigorously, his short legs swaying slightly under the chair.
As the music sounded, the engagement ceremony officially began.
After the host’s enthusiastic opening remarks, the parents of both parties took the stage to deliver speeches.
It was Chenchen's first time attending someone else's engagement party, and he was mesmerized for a moment. When he saw the newlyweds exchanging rings, he quietly tugged at Lu Yiran's sleeve:
"Uncle Lu, what is that shiny circle?"
Lu Yiran leaned over and explained in his ear:
"It's an engagement ring. It's like a seal, signifying that two people will be together forever."
Chenchen said "Oh" as if he understood something, and followed the newlyweds who were cutting the cake on the stage.
When the three-layer cream cake was cut, he couldn't help swallowing, causing Lu Yiran to laugh softly.
After the toasting session began, Song Rui took Qin Yulan's arm and toasted at each table, finally coming to Lu Yiran's table.
Today's heroine is wearing a pink cheongsam and has a sweet smile on her round apple face.
"Mr. Lu, let me introduce you. This is my fiancée, Qin Yulan."
Song Rui's tone was a little more formal than usual.
Qin Yulan twisted her fingers nervously and bowed politely:
"Hello, Mr. Lu!"
Her voice was trembling, and she had lost her usual lively demeanor.
Lu Yiran nodded slightly: "Congratulations."
Chenchen looked at the blushing aunt curiously and asked crisply:
"Uncle, why is this sister shaking?"
Qin Yulan's face turned even redder, and Song Rui quickly explained:
"Yu Lan knows you are my boss and is a little nervous."
Lu Yiran glanced at Qin Yulan and said lightly:
"Don't be shy. Today is your engagement party. Just treat me as an ordinary guest."
Qin Yulan raised her head cautiously, just in time to meet Lu Yiran's calm gaze, and then hurriedly lowered her head:
"Thank you, Mr. Lu for coming to our engagement party..."
The atmosphere was a little awkward for a moment.
Chenchen suddenly pulled the hem of Qin Yulan's skirt:
Sister, there are so many candies over there!"
Qin Yulan's eyes lit up as if he had been pardoned:
"S-Should I take you there to get it?"
Seeing Lu Yiran nod in agreement, she quickly took Chenchen's hand and walked towards the dessert table, her back revealing a sense of fleeing in panic.
Watching the two walk away, Song Rui smiled helplessly:
"Yu Lan isn't usually like this."
Lu Yiran took a sip of champagne, looked at the two people leaving and said:
"I see. I didn't expect you to like this type."
A gentle look appeared in Song Rui's eyes:
"Although she's sometimes rash, she's very simple and kind. The intrigues at work are tiring enough, and I don't want to spend so much energy managing my life. Yu Lan is good like this. She tells me everything directly..."
Lu Yiran didn't comment, but his eyes unconsciously followed Qin Yulan who was picking candies for Chenchen.
She squatted on the ground, carefully helping Chenchen compare the packaging of various candies, with a childlike smile on her face, completely forgetting her previous nervousness.
Song Rui suddenly lowered his voice:
"By the way, Yu Lan is completely unaware of Chenchen's affairs. She thought you were single..."
Lu Yiran retracted his gaze:
"It doesn't matter."
Chenchen's happy laughter suddenly came from the dessert table.
Qin Yulan produced some cartoon-shaped marshmallows from somewhere and was explaining something to Chenchen with his hands and feet dancing. The two of them were laughing like two children.
Song Rui looked at this scene with eyes full of doting:
"Although she's a bit reckless, she's really good at taking care of children."
Lu Yiran didn't respond, but the corners of his tense mouth seemed to soften a little.
He looked at Chenchen's happy smiling face and for the first time began to understand Song Rui's choice. Perhaps, life really needs such a pure smile.
Qin Yulan took Chenchen's little hand and returned to their seat. The little guy's arms were full of colorful candies, and his face was filled with a satisfied smile.
Chenchen piled all the candies in front of Lu Yiran like he was presenting treasures:
"Uncle Lu, look! My sister brought me a lot of candy!"
Lu Yiran looked at the candies piled up on the table, frowning slightly:
"so much?"
Qin Yulan twisted her fingers awkwardly:
"Well... I see Chenchen wants to try every flavor, so..."
Song Rui came over at the right time and gently put his arm around his fiancée's shoulders:
"Mr. Lu, let's go greet other guests first."
He winked at Qin Yulan, who immediately understood and left with Song Rui with a red face.
The table was soon filled with exquisite dishes.
Chenchen sat in a raised children's chair, his short legs dangling in the air, his eyes shining as he stared at the lobster salad in front of him.
"Uncle Lu, can I eat this?"
"Well, eat slowly."
Lu Yiran picked up the napkin and tied it around Chenchen's collar naturally.
Chenchen clumsily picked up a piece of lobster meat with children's cutlery and his mouth was full of salad dressing.
Lu Yiran looked at him wolfing down the food, and the corners of his lips unconsciously rose.
He picked up the napkin and gently wiped the sauce from the corner of Chenchen's mouth:
"No one's competing with you."
Someone at this table had already recognized Lu Yiran, but he was a nobody and had no influence. Normally, he had no chance to come into contact with someone like Lu Yiran, so he didn't dare to greet him rashly.
He had been paying careful attention to the movements here, and when he saw Lu Yiran wiping Chenchen's mouth, he almost dropped his jaw in shock.
He even wondered if he had made a mistake. Mr. Lu, the dignified CEO of Dingsheng Group, was actually taking care of a child while he ate. He didn't know whose child this was that Mr. Lu could actually take care of him.
The man then began to look carefully at the child sitting next to Lu Yiran. When he looked closely, his eyes widened even more. This... this child... why does he look so much like President Lu?
I haven't heard of Mr. Lu getting married either. Could it be that this is some illegitimate child born to some woman?
The man felt as if he had discovered some shocking secret.
At this moment, he suddenly felt a pair of eyes staring at him. He turned his head and met Lu Yiran's gaze. The man was shocked and quickly lowered his head to eat, not daring to look at the child again.
If this wasn't Mr. Lu, he would wash his hair upside down! This look... is so fucking scary...
The banquet hall was filled with clinking glasses and laughter.
Lu Yiran, however, always maintained his usual aloofness, only occasionally responding to guests who came to greet him.
Most of his attention was on Chenchen, and he would help the little guy pick up food and pour juice from time to time.
"Uncle Lu, I'm full."
Chenchen patted his round belly and suddenly became shy.
“I want to go to the bathroom…”
Lu Yiran put down his wine glass, looked at Chenchen and said:
"I'll take you there."
He took Chenchen's hand and walked through the bustling banquet hall to the bathroom at the end of the corridor.
"I'll wait for you outside."
Lu Yiran helped Chenchen open the bathroom door, while he leaned against the wall outside and waited.
Lu Yiran stood in the corridor outside the bathroom, his slender figure casting a faint shadow under the warm yellow light.
He looked down at his watch and estimated that Chenchen should be coming out soon.
Just then, the bathroom door was pushed open.
A familiar fragrance wafted over, and Lu Yiran looked up suddenly.
A woman in a light blue dress was lowering her head to adjust her handbag, and her profile looked particularly soft under the light.
That high nose bridge, the slightly upturned eyes, and the habitually pursed lips...
Lu Yiran's pupils suddenly constricted and his breathing stopped.
"Nan Yan?"
He murmured subconsciously.
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