Chapter 416: Is he married and has children?
Mu Nanyan and Lu Yiran took Chenchen to stay in Haicheng until the day before the Dingsheng Group's annual meeting before returning to the capital.
Lu Yiran said he was not busy, but as soon as he sent the mother and son back to the villa in Jinxiu Huacheng, he drove directly to the company without stopping for a moment.
Mu Nanyan watched the car go away until it disappeared from her sight, and a ripple of warmth and bitterness rose in her heart.
Lu Yiran was always like this, silently taking on everything for her and giving far more than he would say.
She gently took Chenchen's hand, turned around and walked into the house.
That afternoon, a professional styling team arrived on time with a large number of dresses and jewelry.
Tomorrow is the annual event of Dingsheng Group. It is grand in scale and will attract many guests. There is no room for negligence. Naturally, Mu Nanyan needs to try on the outfits and decide on the look in advance.
When she went downstairs, the entire living room had been decorated like a high-end custom salon.
Various dresses were elegantly displayed, and the jewelry sparkled under the lights—all carefully arranged by Lu Yiran.
Two well-dressed waiters were waiting by the side. When they saw her coming, they greeted her with a smile.
Although Mu Nanyan was mentally prepared, she was still slightly stunned by the scene before her.
She walked towards the gorgeous clothes and quietly confirmed with the person next to her:
"What are these...?"
"Ms. Mu, these are all specially prepared for you by Mr. Lu. You can choose any style you like. We will try them on for you and design your makeup and hair, and finally decide on a set of looks for you to attend the annual meeting tomorrow."
As the waiter finished speaking, a heavy sense of reality suddenly surged into Mu Nanyan's heart.
Tomorrow is not only a grand event for Dingsheng Group, but also an important moment for Lu Yiran as the helmsman.
She must not make any mistakes and become a flaw in his life.
This thought was like a whip that gently lashed her, causing her to straighten her back and her eyes to become more focused. She took a deep breath and walked towards the neatly arranged dresses.
Mu Nanyan's fingertips swept across a row of gorgeous clothes, finally stopping on a light golden floor-length dress.
At this moment, her phone rang. It was a message from Lu Yiran:
[Just choose the one you like best, don't worry about anything else. I'll be back early in the evening.]
The corners of her lips rose unconsciously, and the uneasiness in her heart suddenly disappeared.
I turned to the stylist and said, "I want to try this one first."
Its design is extremely exquisite. The upper body is decorated with delicate lace embroidery, which reveals a subtle elegance. The skirt is made of multiple layers of soft tulle, which is cascaded and spread out, shimmering like golden waves when moving.
With the help of her stylist, she carefully changed into the dress.
When she turned to face the floor-length mirror, she was slightly startled.
The dress fits her figure perfectly, and the light gold color makes her fair skin look even more translucent and radiant. It is neither overly ostentatious, but has a noble aura that cannot be ignored.
She tried on several more sets in succession: one was an elegant champagne-colored fishtail dress, the other was a dark blue starry sky dress embellished with tiny diamonds, each one was breathtakingly beautiful.
However, after repeated comparisons, everyone's attention finally fell back on the original light golden dress.
It may not be the most gorgeous, but its natural elegance and gentleness complement Mu Nanyan's temperament, making her the most authentic and moving self.
"Let's settle on this one."
Mu Nanyan looked at herself in the mirror, who seemed to be glowing, and said softly and affirmatively.
As soon as Mu Nanyan finished speaking, the chief stylist Anna stepped forward with a smile.
"Miss Mu, you have good taste. This dress has a very unique temperament. Now, let us design your makeup and hair to match it, so that the overall effect will be more perfect."
Anna gestured for Mu Nanyan to sit down in front of the dressing table.
Under the bright mirror light, Anna looked at Mu Nanyan's face in the mirror with a professional and focused look.
"Your facial features are very delicate, and your skin is excellent. This gown is elegant and noble, so we won't use overly gaudy makeup. The focus will be on highlighting the natural beauty of your bone structure and your complexion, creating a natural look."
The makeup process is meticulous and orderly.
Anna's technique was gentle and neat. She chose earth-toned eyeshadow to meticulously outline the deep contours of Mu Nanyan's eyes, and then embellished them with a touch of delicate pearls, making her eyes glow with soft brilliance as she looked around.
For the lips, she chose a moderately saturated bean paste-colored lipstick, which not only brightened the overall makeup but also retained the gentle temperament.
Anna combed Mu Nanyan's smooth long hair while explaining her idea:
"As for your hairstyle, an overly complicated one will steal the show from the dress. I recommend pulling your hair back into an elegant, loose bun, leaving a few slightly curled strands on the sides. This will frame your face and add a touch of softness and effortlessness."
When the final bun was fixed, Anna took out a pair of light gold pearl earrings that matched the color of the dress from the jewelry box and put them on her.
Small embellishments instantly enhance the overall sophistication.
Throughout the whole process, Mu Nanyan cooperated quietly.
She looked at herself in the mirror. Her makeup was clear and her hairstyle was elegant, which complemented her light gold dress.
The previous tension has quietly dissipated in the professional service, replaced by a gradually rising confidence and expectation.
"Okay, Miss Mu, please take another look at the overall effect."
Anna stepped aside.
Mu Nanyan slowly stood up and walked towards the floor-length mirror again.
The figure in the mirror was different from when she was just wearing a dress.
At this moment, from her makeup, hairstyle to accessories, she has become a complete, harmonious and shining work of art.
Noble yet not alienated, beautiful yet natural.
She turned to look at Anna and her team and smiled sincerely:
"I like it very much."
After finalizing the makeup plan, Anna carefully sorted and put away the cosmetics and tools used.
"Ms. Mu, today's makeup trial was a success. I will come on time tomorrow afternoon to do your formal makeup."
Anna said with a smile, her tone professional and certain.
Mu Nanyan nodded and was about to thank them, but she saw that Anna and her assistant did not touch the still splendid dresses and jewelry in the living room, but just picked up their makeup boxes and prepared to leave.
"Teacher Anna, don't we need to take these back with us?"
Mu Nanyan pointed at the dress with some confusion.
Anna stopped and turned around, a gentle smile of understanding and a hint of envy on her face:
"Miss Mu, you may not know this yet. Mr. Lu has already instructed that these dresses and jewelry have been purchased. They now belong to you, so naturally they stay here."
These words were like a stone thrown into a quiet lake, creating ripples in Mu Nanyan's heart.
She stared blankly at the room full of gorgeous clothes and beautiful ornaments, and was speechless for a moment.
Lu Yiran's thoughtfulness is always like this, silent, yet so profound.
He not only considered her dignity for tomorrow, but also told her in this way that in his heart, she deserved all these good things and was not just a "rental".
After Anna left, the living room returned to silence.
Mu Nanyan strolled alone among these exquisite clothes and jewels, her fingertips gently brushing across the delicate fabrics and cool gems again.
Different from the nervousness and sense of responsibility she had felt during the previous selection, her heart was now filled with the warmth of being cherished and a solid sense of security.
She knew that at tomorrow's annual meeting, she would not only attend as Lu Yiran's female companion, but also stand by his side with an attitude of being fully recognized and carefully cared for by him.
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As dusk deepened, the familiar sound of an engine was finally heard outside the villa.
After a while, Lu Yiran walked into the living room with the slightly cool night air.
Mu Nanyan had already changed back into comfortable home clothes and was reading a picture book with Chenchen on the sofa.
"Are you back?"
She looked up, her brows relaxed naturally.
"Um."
Lu Yiran loosened his tie and looked at her softly.
"How was your afternoon trying it out? Did you pick anything you liked?"
When this was mentioned, Mu Nanyan's eyes sparkled with a genuine smile, but she deliberately pursed her lips, with a hint of coquettishness in her tone:
"What are you talking about? It's just an annual meeting. Why buy so many dresses and jewelry? It's such a waste."
Lu Yiran walked over to her and sat down, his arm resting naturally on the back of the sofa behind her:
"It's okay, save it for later."
“Where do I normally get the chance to wear these?”
Mu Nanyan retorted softly, her fingertips unconsciously curling the corner of the page.
Lu Yiran naturally knew that she didn't like to attend such occasions, so he turned his head and approached her.
Warm breath brushed past her ears, and the deep voice contained unmistakable doting and possessiveness:
"Then wear it for me to see."
These words were like a feather scratching the tip of her heart. Mu Nanyan's ears felt slightly hot. She subconsciously glanced at Chenchen who was concentrating on looking at the painting, and nudged him lightly with her elbow, but the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curl up.
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The next day, Lu Yiran did not go to the company, but handled affairs in the study at home.
In the afternoon, Anna arrived on time with her team to do the formal makeup for Mu Nanyan before the annual meeting.
The entire makeup process lasted nearly an hour.
In the living room, not only Lu Yiran was waiting, but Chenchen was also wearing a tailor-made small suit and bow tie. Like a little gentleman, he sat next to his father, excited but a little restrained, turning his head to look towards the stairs from time to time.
When a slight noise came from upstairs, the father and son looked up at the stairs at the same time.
I saw Mu Nanyan slowly walking down the stairs.
When her figure came fully into view, Lu Yiran's breathing stagnated slightly and he froze in place.
He knew that Mu Nanyan was beautiful, and this was an indisputable fact in his cognition.
But at this moment, after carefully making up, she seemed to have gathered all the light around her into one.
The light gold long dress perfectly set off her elegant figure, making her look like a goddess walking out of a classical painting.
"Mother!"
Chenchen was the first to let out a small, exclamatory cheer, his dark eyes widening.
"You're so beautiful! Like a princess!"
The child's innocent and direct praise broke the momentary silence and brought a gentle smile to Mu Nanyan's face.
She looked at her son and said softly:
"Thank you, darling. Chenchen looks super handsome today too."
At this time, Lu Yiran had also come to his senses.
He stood up and walked towards her with steady steps, his eyes always locked on her gently.
He walked up to her, naturally extended his hand to hold hers, and his deep voice was filled with undisguised admiration and possessiveness:
"It's beautiful, so beautiful that I suddenly don't want to take you to meet last year."
Mu Nanyan's cheeks flushed slightly at his straightforward words, and she gently squeezed his hand back with her fingertips.
"Dad, hurry up! We have to go together!"
Chenchen couldn't wait to run over, grabbed his mother's other hand, and urged with his little face raised.
Lu Yiran looked at the two most important people in his life, his eyes filled with smiles.
He bent down, picked up his excited son, and said to Mu Nanyan:
"Let's go, it's time for us to leave."
The family of three, full of brilliance and warmth, walked towards the door together, ready to go to the grand stage that belonged to them.
Dingsheng Group’s annual event is undoubtedly the top fame and fortune event in Beijing.
That night, the banquet hall of the five-star hotel was full of lights and elegant people. Politicians, business celebrities, and elites from all walks of life were present. The air was filled with the atmosphere of luxury and power.
The crystal chandeliers in the banquet hall were glittering brightly, and celebrities from all walks of life gathered in twos and threes, chatting and laughing.
Amidst this glitz and bustle, the heavy double doors of the banquet hall were slowly pushed open by the waiter.
In an instant, the attention of the entire hall was involuntarily drawn over.
Lu Yiran was seen standing at the door in a custom-made Italian dress.
What was even more eye-catching was the person next to him - in his arms was a woman wearing a light golden long dress and with an elegant and beautiful temperament, Mu Nanyan.
What was even more shocking was that he was holding a boy in a small suit of the same color with his other hand. The boy's eyebrows and eyes were exactly like Lu Yiran's.
This scene, like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, instantly caused a sensation.
The smiles on the faces of those daughters of wealthy families who had dressed up carefully for Lu Yiran, hoping to win his favor, froze instantly.
The whispers spread like a tide:
"Who is the woman next to Mr. Lu? I've never heard of her before!"
"That child... could it be Mr. Lu's son? He's already married and has children?"
"How is this possible? There wasn't even a whisper!"
Many family heads who had originally planned to form an alliance also became subtle in expression and exchanged meaningful glances with each other.
Mu Nanyan could clearly feel the inquiring, surprised, and even scrutinizing and jealous gazes coming from all directions.
She unconsciously tightened her arm around Lu Yiran, and her fingertips turned slightly white.
Lu Yiran immediately noticed her nervousness. He gently placed his broad palm over the back of her hand, and spoke in a low voice with a reassuring power:
"Don't be afraid, I'm here."
He scanned the entire audience with a steady gaze, and the powerful aura of someone who had long held a high position in the position invisibly suppressed many unnecessary discussions.
He walked into the venue calmly with the two most important people in his life.
As soon as I walked into the backstage, I heard a voice:
"Yiran, this way!"
Lu Yiran looked in the direction of the voice and saw his good friends Chu Ci and Shi Mubai standing not far away, raising their glasses to gesture to him.
Lu Yiran's expression relaxed, and he walked towards his friends with Mu Nanyan and Chenchen.
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