Xu Tangtang stood on the second-floor platform of the auditorium, slowly swirling her wine glass.
The glass reflected her slightly tipsy and flamboyant face.
"My goodness, your solo concert starts in four hours, and instead of preparing backstage, you're drinking!"
Xu Tangtang shrugged. "Qing-jie, take it easy. I've given solo recitals at NYU before. This is a piece of cake for me."
Qingjie rolled her eyes at the sky, then followed Xu Tangtang's gaze and saw Fu Yu talking to the musical theater staff on the first floor.
The two seemed to be discussing some crucial issue, neither willing to give in, arguing heatedly until their faces were red.
But soon, the stage manager approved of Fu Yu and gave her an OK sign.
Only those who have experienced that girl's silver tongue truly understand its value.
Sister Qing smiled with satisfaction: "Ayu can stand on her own now."
"Oh, by the way, she got married, and you..."
"Qing-jie, you believe her too?!"
Xu Tangtang gripped her wine glass tightly, her eyes revealing ferocity and resentment.
Qingjie paused for two seconds, then asked, "Tangtang, what's wrong?"
"fine."
Xu Tangtang drank the wine in her glass in one gulp.
It's alright, Fu Yu's mask will be exposed soon.
Everyone will know that Fu Yu did something incredibly foolish and ridiculous out of vanity.
Lu Xiao's wife? She doesn't even deserve it.
Bang.
She slammed her wine glass on the coffee table and walked gracefully toward Fu Yu.
"Ayu, it's been a long time."
Xu Tangtang raised her head haughtily, pretending not to know anything, and asked, "You work here?"
“I thought you could rehearse for me and start practicing the cello again. You're at least the principal cellist of some orchestra now.”
Fu Yu broke free from Xu Tangtang's outstretched hand.
Trying to outsmart her is like comparing a small fry to a big fish.
Fu Yu pretended not to understand Xu Tangtang's sarcastic remarks and said with a smile, "Miss Xu is joking. I haven't practiced for a long time, and my playing level is just average. Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to rehearse for you."
Xu Tangtang's brain suddenly went blank.
She never expected Fu Yu to retaliate.
Fu Yu went too far!
To put it bluntly, Fu Yu was nothing more than her personal nanny, taking care of her daily life!
Does she really think that by putting on a lousy musical, she can be on par with her?
That's just wishful thinking.
She raised an eyebrow and saw the old man walking towards the entrance accompanied by the butler.
Fu Yu, let's see how long you can stay arrogant now!
Before Fu Yu could react, she grabbed her arm tightly and then nodded slightly to the old man.
"You've arrived."
The old man paused for two seconds, then awkwardly took off his sunglasses.
Xu Tangtang's smile widened as she looked triumphantly at Fu Yu.
Didn't you say you were Lu Xiao's wife? You can't possibly not even recognize the old man!
Xu Tangtang's smile didn't last two seconds before she saw Fu Yu shrug her off, walk up to the old man, and ask him with a knowing look on his face.
"Grandpa, you've come to see me?"
"No, that's not it."
The old man coughed twice with an air of arrogance.
"Oh, then I'll be going."
"etc."
The old man awkwardly stopped Fu Yu and handed her the Chinese medicine that the butler was carrying.
Originally, the housekeeper was supposed to secretly deliver it to Fu Yu, but now that they've seen the person, there's no need to hide anymore.
"This is a traditional Chinese medicine for preventing miscarriage; it's very good for a woman's health."
"Don't overthink it. I didn't buy it for you; it's for my future great-grandchild."
After saying that, he added, "It's very expensive; you can't usually buy it."
The old man coughed twice and gestured to the butler to say a few words.
The butler bowed and said, "The old man was very worried about you. Seeing how thin and weak you are, he was afraid that you were working too hard, so he came to see you specially."
"Who came to see her specifically?"
The old man glared at the butler.
Before he could finish speaking, a group of reporters with long lenses and microphones rushed into the hall and aimed them at Fu Yu and the old man.
Xu Tangtang arranged for them to film Fu Yu's embarrassing moment when her lies were exposed.
Now, however, it has become a press conference to vindicate Fu Yu.
Apart from the patriarch who went on to pursue a political career and Lu Xiao's father, other members of the Lu family rarely make public appearances.
Unexpectedly, the old man publicly admitted in the media that Fu Yu was his granddaughter-in-law.
We also hope that our media friends can do more positive publicity for the musicals that Fu Yu is in charge of.
The presentation was truly exceptional.
When a reporter accidentally bumped into Fu Yu, the old man immediately signaled his bodyguards to surround her and prevent them from getting close, in order to avoid hurting Fu Yu.
Xu Tangtang's mind went blank.
Fu Yu really is Lu Xiao's wife!
She only wanted Fu Yu to help her refuse the blind date with Lu Xiao, but Fu Yu actually used this as a stepping stone to hook up with Lu Xiao!
Perhaps due to the effects of alcohol, Xu Tangtang's mind became increasingly muddled.
In a daze, she saw herself surrounded by media reporters, beaming with pride.
Yes, that's how it was supposed to be.
Xu Tangtang followed her instincts and walked forward, but before she could get close, she was knocked down by the cameraman and fell onto the display board next to her.
With a whoosh.
A whole row of display boards fell down one after another like dominoes.
The image of Xu Tangtang printed on the display board shows her smiling, as if she feels confident of victory and has everything under control.
"Tangtang, your hand is injured!"
Qingjie helped Xu Tangtang up and turned around to see the old man and Fu Yu being blocked at the door by a bunch of reporters.
What exactly happened?
"Sister Qing, I'm not performing anymore!"
Xu Tangtang staggered to her feet.
"Xu Tangtang, you were the one who suddenly said you wanted to hold a concert, and now you're the one saying you're not going to perform anymore. Do you think we're playing house? Can't you have some manners?!"
"Yes, I just don't follow the rules."
In her past life, no matter how much she acted recklessly, Lu Xiao would always protect her.
She didn't need to learn any rules; she just needed to be Lu Xiao's canary.
"Crazy!" (Cantonese: someone who is neurotic or behaves abnormally)
Sister Qing said with exasperation, "You'll regret this later."
At the entrance of the auditorium.
The old man got into the Hongqi car, glanced at the reporters behind him, and asked Fu Yu, "Are you really not coming with me?"
Fu Yu smiled and pointed to the car behind her, "Lu Xiao is here to pick me up."
The old man glanced back and saw Lu Xiao's pathetic appearance.
Perhaps thinking of her younger self, she closed her eyes to rest helplessly. "I spoke up for you just now because I didn't want to put Ah Xiao in a difficult position. Please don't overthink it."
"Don't worry, I definitely don't think you're doing this for my own good."
Fu Yu blinked, closed the car door, and waved to the old man inside who had lost another verbal argument.
"Grandpa didn't cause you any trouble, did he?"
How could that be?
Fu Yu picked up the bag of Chinese medicine. "He came especially to give me Chinese medicine to help me with my pregnancy. I felt a little embarrassed."
"After all, I lied to him."
Lu Xiao's eyes darkened, and his quick-witted mind raced.
"Actually, you don't have to lie to him."
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