Chapter 139 Extra 4
(Assumption: They didn't miss each other back then, Lu Zixi didn't die unexpectedly, and they have been together for ten years now)
Weekday, morning rush hour.
It was just past 7:30 in the morning and the road was already blocked by dense traffic.
The black commercial vehicle, which was already long in number, tried hard to keep up with the car in front, but the car behind it still took advantage of the opportunity and cut in line. The horns honked suddenly, and some even rolled down their windows and cursed. The traffic became a mess and became more and more congested.
"Sorry, Brother Lu..." The assistant in the driver's seat wiped the sweat from his forehead, looked back at the people in the back seat with a shudder, and stammered, "I-I-I didn't rob them... They're blocked again."
"It's okay, I'm not in a hurry."
Lu Zixi closed the laptop in his hand and glanced at the traffic conditions outside the window.
"No need to rush. Anyone who arrives early or late will arrive. They may be in a hurry. Let them go first. We just need to obey traffic rules and pay attention to safety."
The newly appointed assistant immediately nodded rapidly and continued driving nervously.
"Don't be so scared. I'm not a cannibal." Lu Zixi laughed out loud when he saw how nervous he was. "What did Old Yan say to you when he was selecting the candidates?"
"Yan... Young Master Yan didn't say anything." The assistant was still very nervous. "Just tell me that your previous assistant has started working as Yuanhong's agent, and let me do my job well. There will be similar promotion opportunities in the future. And..."
"Um?"
"There's one more thing I want to say." The assistant, as if finally mustering up the courage, shouted, "Happy birthday, Brother Lu!"
Lu Zixi was slightly stunned and immediately turned to look out the window.
As expected, the big screen in the square next to him, which usually displays various celebrity support photos, was showing his huge photo today, with a line of words underneath: Happy Birthday, Lu Zixi, 0513.
The dynamic screen continuously displays Lu Zixi's growth from his debut to today. From immaturity to maturity, time has not cast a cruel curse on him, but instead has given him the temperament and demeanor of a mature man.
The photo quickly shifted, finally settling on a still from Lu Zixi's upcoming film. July 15th, the summer blockbuster, stay tuned.
"Oh my god! Has it already been released?" The assistant pulled the parking brake at a red light and turned to look at the big screen made by fans. He said excitedly, "I've been waiting for this movie for over half a year!"
Lu Zixi smiled and said, "Then I'll take you to the premiere."
"That's great!" the assistant said in surprise, "Thank you, Brother Lu!"
Perhaps it was Lu Zixi's approachable attitude that opened the assistant's mouth. He was finally less nervous and chatted and laughed with Lu Zixi all the way. They were stuck in traffic until almost 8:30, and then he sent Lu Zixi to Yuanhong Building.
The young assistant took the initiative to help Lu Zixi open the car door and wanted to help him take his coat and computer. Lu Zixi waved his hand, indicating that he would do it himself, and strode into the door of Yuanhong.
Videos celebrating Lu Zixi's birthday were constantly playing on the curtain wall in Yuanhong Hall. Along the way, everyone took the initiative to greet Lu Zixi and send him blessings. He responded with a polite smile one by one. It was not until he entered his office that he was stunned for a moment and finally sighed.
So many years have passed, everything has changed, yet it seems that nothing has changed.
He is no longer the naive boy he used to be, but he still can't remember his birthday and has to be reminded by others before he can remember it.
Fortunately, the person he loved most back then has always been by his side.
only……
Yan Yunzhen was not here today. He flew abroad a week ago to deal with urgent matters.
Speaking of this matter, it was not Yan Yuanhong who exploited his own son for labor, but it was Lu Zixi and Yan Yunzhen who brought this upon themselves.
A year ago, Lu Zixi won the Qianqiu Award, becoming the youngest Grand Slam actor in the history of the domestic film industry. He was also nominated for the Golden Tripod Award for Best Actor at the most prestigious Venice Film Festival overseas, and became very popular for a while.
Although ultimately, due to various reasons, "The Glimpse" was not selected for the Golden Tripod Award for Best Picture, and Lu Zixi also missed the Best Actor award, this incident caused an uproar both at home and abroad.
Many people believe that compared to the epoch-making film "The Glimpse", the winning film is inferior in terms of conception and shooting techniques. This makes people wonder whether the jury of the Venice Film Festival is discriminatory against foreign-language films.
Although Lu Zixi himself could take this matter calmly, there were still many people who stood up for him. In the end, Lu Zixi unexpectedly became popular with his beautiful, strong and tragic character. His popularity and value skyrocketed again, laying a solid foundation for him to compete for other overseas awards in the future.
Many people joked that Lu Zixi was not selected and the jury was criticized, but Yuanhong Media, which is about to prepare a follow-up movie starring Lu Zixi, may become the biggest winner of this incident.
On the night when the matter was settled, Lu Zixi and Yan Yunzhen did not sleep all night.
Lu Zixi felt that his current fame had almost reached its peak, to the point that he felt a little confused as to whether he was really worthy of such a high reputation.
More importantly, he is not short of money or profit now. Instead of relying on this wave of popularity to move further in the world of fame and fortune, he actually hopes to use his own strength to do more beneficial things.
It's just that he doesn't know what he can do.
Charity donations have always been made, but simply increasing the amount seems a bit weak; charity dinners are mostly just a way for the upper class to maintain social interactions, and are inevitably clichéd.
Although doing good deeds should start with small things around us, Lu Zixi still feels that the greater the ability, the greater the responsibility. He wants to do something that ordinary people may not be able to do easily, but has practical significance. However, after thinking about it, he still has no clue.
"It seems that I only know how to make movies. Everything I have now is brought to me by the profession of actor. If I leave this profession, I don't know what else I can do." In the end, Lu Zixi could only sum up his thoughts like this.
Yan Yunzhen thought about it and said, "Then let's make a movie. Ideological weapons are still weapons, aren't they?"
"That seems to make sense." Lu Zixi was shocked for a moment, then suddenly realized something was wrong. "Wait, wasn't that what my dad said when he encouraged us to make more good films?"
"Yes." Yan Yunzhen said confidently, "I think what my father-in-law said makes sense, so I just remember it. Is that okay?"
"Okay... No, who is your father-in-law? Call me uncle!"
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The two discussed it for a whole night and finally came to a common conclusion: the greatest and most difficult wish in the world is that I hope for world peace.
Lu Zixi was born into a military family. He had learned from his father more than once that the purpose of developing national defense was not to fight wars. Wars were always costly and the most powerful weapon was always to defeat the enemy without fighting.
He had a very special understanding of this subject, so he actively communicated with Yan Yunzhen.
During their conversation, Lu Zixi was shocked to find that Yan Yunzhen, who seemed to be completely insulated from such topics, actually had an extremely rich knowledge reserve of war, and his feelings in some aspects were even no less than those of General Lu, who had spent his whole life in the military.
When the emotions were at their most intense, he even keenly realized that even Yan Yunzhen, who had always been calm and strong, could not withstand the cruelty and ruthlessness of war, and his whole body seemed to be trembling slightly.
He didn't let Yan Yunzhen continue speaking, but gave him a hug to comfort him.
At the same time, Lu Zixi vaguely realized that the war seemed to have caused great mental harm to Yan Yunzhen, although he did not know in what form.
He hopes this shadow can be dispelled.
Therefore, at Lu Zixi's suggestion, the two finally decided to make the first film that Lu Zixi started to shoot and release globally after winning the Best Actor award a public welfare film. The theme of the film was undisputedly determined to be anti-war, and it was funded by Yuanhong. The two participated in the entire process of filming and distribution.
Since Lu Zixi's work has always been in front of the stage, and Yan Yunzhen has to take over Yuanhong and is involved in a lot of behind-the-scenes work, the nominal director-in-chief is Yan Yunzhen.
During the preparations for the film, both of them also prepared some stocks for release, and made a very careful plan around the shooting period so as not to be completely idle due to the production of an important film.
But after the news was released, the entire network was still in an uproar.
Although everyone knows the old saying that a good actor can become a good director, this is Yan Yunzhen's debut as a director after all, and it is a subject that is well-received but not popular. For a time, online public opinion became subtle.
Fortunately, the two had many friends in the industry, and many well-known directors and screenwriters said they could call them anytime if they needed help. Zhou He, the renowned director with a sharp eye who had single-handedly made the eighteen-year-old Lu Zixi a star with a single film, even called Yan Yunzhen and chatted for an entire afternoon, ultimately promising to assist him throughout the process.
Amid the expectations of people in the circle and the onlookers from outside the circle, no matter how good Lu Zixi's psychological quality is, he can't help but feel a little nervous. He hopes that this movie will live up to everyone's expectations and be worthy of his father's message after he learned about this matter - the children of the Lu family must be worthy of the justice of their family and country no matter where they are.
Although Yan Yunzhen didn't say it, he actually cared more about it than him. After all, he was the director, and if the movie was not well made, he would think it was his responsibility.
Therefore, he had no choice but to go abroad urgently for work related to this movie, but when he really realized that Yan Yunzhen was not by his side at this time, he still felt a little empty in his heart.
Lu Zixi shook his head, hoping to put aside this pretentious thought as soon as possible and start working.
When he habitually opened the drawer and prepared to organize the relevant materials about the movie, he saw at a glance that on a pile of neatly arranged paper documents, there was a very exquisite-looking black velvet box, which was placed in the most conspicuous place by someone.
"What's this……"
Lu Zixi muttered to himself as he casually opened the lid of the box.
The next second, he was stunned.
A gold watch with a black strap lay quietly in the middle of the box. The delicate hands moved almost silently and accurately, shining brightly in the sunlight.
Lu Zixi: “!!!”
Isn’t this the one he casually said “pretty good-looking” when he was reading a magazine at home last time?
Isn't it limited edition? Isn't it out of print? Isn't it so expensive that even people writing for fashion magazines use three exclamation points? Where did this come from?
Lu Zixi was stunned for a moment, and suddenly thought of something. His heart was beating like a drum, and a sense of expectation arose in his mind, which he himself thought was ridiculous.
He took out the watch with almost trembling hands, put it aside gently, and only looked at the bottom of the box.
Sure enough, after removing the shock-proof layer and decorations, there was a card embedded in the bottom of the box. After taking it out, familiar handwriting immediately came into view.
-I hope you like it. Yan.
It’s really Yan Yunzhen!
Lu Zixi's heart suddenly felt like a bottle of sparkling wine had been overturned, with a dizzying and intoxicating sweetness.
Since his birthday ten years ago, Yan Yunzhen has always given him gifts in different ways every time he has a birthday. The gifts vary, but the words on the cards are always the same:
Hope you like it.
According to Yan Yunzhen himself, what he wanted to express at the beginning was that he hoped you would like his feelings and like me as much as I like you.
After we officially got together, he gradually developed a habit of sending greeting cards to each other on various holidays and anniversaries. Every time he wrote a greeting card, he would write this sentence: I hope you like it.
In fact, Lu Zixi didn't remember what Yan Yunzhen had given him. The thing that impressed him the most and that he liked the most was the cautious yet sincere words, "I hope you like it."
He took the card and looked at it over and over again, then carefully placed it flat in his notebook, clipped it and prepared to take it back, and put it in the box he used to store the various cards given by Yan Yunzhen.
He is actually not a very meticulous person, but he always subconsciously treasures these thoughts from Yan Yunzhen.
As for this watch...
Lu Zixi was a little amused. He really just said it casually. In fact, with his usual preferences, he probably wouldn't wear such a precious watch out.
If there was any problem with the watch, the money would be a small matter. If it was damaged by a bump, or could not be repaired, or was simply lost, he would feel very disappointed with Yan Yunzhen's kindness. Even if Yan Yunzhen didn't care, he would still be very sad.
But it's nice to put it at home and look at it when you have nothing to do, and you can also wear it to show off during important events. Therefore, Yan Yunzhen bought this gift for him not without consideration.
Lu Zixi also carefully put away the watch, thinking of taking it back with him when he returned home from Yuanhong. As he was thinking, he suddenly fell into deep thought.
He just subconsciously thought that this gift was bought in advance by Yan Yunzhen and sent in in the morning, but only a few people had the key to his office, and the person most likely to do such a small thing was the young assistant who had just taken office.
The assistant was clearly Yuanhong, who arrived at the same time as him, so who put this gift in there?
Lu Zixi had a strange premonition and turned his head suddenly. There was a person wrapped in a towel blanket lying on the sofa behind him.
Even if this figure was wrapped in a quilt or a sack, he would know it was Yan Yunzhen!
Yan Yunzhen was obviously exhausted. He didn't even hear the sound of Lu Zixi coming in. When Lu Zixi turned around, he accidentally knocked over a stool. He barely woke up, rubbing his eyes, and said in a hoarse voice: "Happy birthday, baby."
"No, when did you come back?" Lu Zixi was so shocked that he could hardly speak, "Why didn't you tell me?"
"Surprise?"
"shock."
"...Are you unhappy?"
Yan Yunzhen ran all the way back for him, it would be a lie to say that he wasn't touched. Moreover, Lu Zixi was a soft-hearted person, especially unable to bear Yan Yunzhen's aggrieved look, and immediately changed his words: "I'm happy, but you don't have to sleep on the sofa, just go home and sleep!"
"I didn't get off the plane until four in the morning. I didn't want to wake you up, so you can sleep here." Yan Yunzhen blinked, "And it's even more surprising. I guess you don't even remember that it's your birthday today."
Lu Zixi was suddenly at a loss whether to laugh or cry.
Yan Yunzhen reached out to pull him, and he interlocked his fingers with Yan Yunzhen and fell on the sofa under Yan Yunzhen's force.
The other party didn't respond for a long time. Lu Zixi reached out and rubbed his messy hair, then realized that he seemed to have misunderstood - Yan Yunzhen didn't intend to be a hooligan this time, he was just sleepy.
But Lu Zixi didn't really want to do anything else. It was nice to just stay together quietly.
"Go to sleep, I'll sleep with you."
He kissed Yan Yunzhen's forehead and took the notebook to work. Yan Yunzhen leaned beside him to catch up on his sleep, looking very well behaved.
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This work took nearly two hours. Yan Yunzhen woke up once in the middle and got up to drink water. Lu Zixi was too busy to leave the screen. He just drank a few sips from his hand and spent the rest of the time working.
Although there are many friends in the industry willing to help, this is a movie led by him and Yan Yunzhen after all. For many tasks, such as casting, other people's opinions can only be used as a reference, and the final decision must be made by him and Yan Yunzhen.
Fortunately, with Yuan Hong and the two movie emperors in charge, even though the movie is still in its infancy, the actors who recommend themselves and him are like crucian carp swimming in the sea, and other projects are also running smoothly.
Lu Zixi patiently screened the resumes of many people, and finally circled a few to respond to. He then passed some of the pending positions to the relevant staff of Yuanhong and replied to some work emails about the auditions. Then he handed the computer to Yan Yunzhen, who was completely awake, stood up, stretched, and went out to call his father.
Although General Lu may not have remembered that his son’s birthday was today, just like in many years past, since his son Lu Zixi had already remembered it, it was still necessary for him to invite his father to dinner.
Ever since he won the Qianqiu Award and nearly had a car accident, his relationship with his father has become closer than before. In addition, his father retired due to a minor illness, so he has more free time. He spends his time growing flowers, raising birds, and practicing Tai Chi. His personality has become much calmer, and Lu Zixi feels much more at ease in his presence. At least they don't feel any mental pressure just having a meal together every now and then.
Speaking of his father, he is also an amazing man.
Last year, Lu Zixi asked a friend to bring back a litter of two snow-white, long-haired lion dogs. He kept one at home and named it Yan Xiaoyang because it looked like a lamb; he gave the other one to his father and named him Hu Zi.
Lu Zixi originally wanted his dad to kill time by playing with the dog, but who would have thought that his dad was stricter with the dog than he was with him. A year later, his own dog could only roll around, act cute, beg for food, and whimper, while its brothers had already learned all kinds of commands, and were doing a whole set of acrobatic moves, wagging their tails vigorously, and they were almost able to go through the fire ring like a tiger in a circus.
His father was very proud of this and took his "son of a general" for a walk every day. At this time, he probably just came back from exercising outside and was preparing to cook lunch.
Lu Zixi's call went through quickly. After exchanging a few pleasantries with his father, he got straight to the point and asked his father if he had time, as he and Lao Yan wanted to treat his father to a meal.
He also didn't mention his birthday. Firstly, he felt that deliberately emphasizing his birthday would sound like a child trying to be nice to his father, and he was already that old, so there was no need for that; secondly, if his father really forgot, it would actually be quite embarrassing.
General Lu agreed immediately. Lu Zixi knew that he had said everything he wanted to say and was about to hang up when he heard his father's awkward voice from the other end of the line.
"Well, happy birthday, kid," General Lu said gruffly. "I don't know what you need, so I gave you a red envelope. You must accept it later. It's not much, but take it as a New Year's gift. You must accept it."
Lu Zixi was stunned for a moment, but quickly reacted and laughed: "Thank you, Dad!"
General Lu coughed and hung up the phone.
Yan Yunzhen heard Lu Zixi laughing in the room and asked loudly, "What's wrong?"
"My dad wishes me a happy birthday." Lu Zixi put his phone back into his pocket, pushed the door open and walked in, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl up, "It's been so many years, I didn't expect my dad still remembered my birthday."
"He's your father after all. It's not necessarily that he didn't remember him before, but maybe he just wasn't good at expressing his feelings." Yan Yunzhen also smiled. "I just asked Song Yang about it. He said there's a new private restaurant nearby that's really good. From the decor to the taste, it's all top-notch. Every guest has a private room. I've seen the signature dishes, and they're more in line with the old man's taste. How about we make an appointment there for lunch?"
"Okay, but can you really book a restaurant like this just by saying so?..."
Lu Zixi was a little curious. Although he was well-known in the circle for his simple style, even the paparazzi were excited at first because they photographed him shopping at the vegetable market and eating at street stalls, but later they were too lazy to even photograph him walking his dog in the park in flip-flops. However, he still vaguely knew that this kind of private cuisine specially for high-end customers should require reservations a long time in advance, and it is not so easy to go there.
"Others can't do it, but I can." Yan Yunzhen worked on his laptop for a while, then looked up and found Lu Zixi still looking at him. He cleared his throat and said, "Well, the chef of that private restaurant is the boss. He used to prepare state banquets, but after retiring, he started working on his own..."
Lu Zixi continued to look at him.
"...and he only has a precious granddaughter, who is a fan of mine and really wants to enter the entertainment industry. So the boss directly opened a black card for Song Yang, so I can make an appointment anytime, preferably an hour in advance."
"To avoid suspicion, I even confiscated the card and gave it to Yuanhong. Today was the first time I used it myself."
Yan Yunzhen confessed everything honestly and secretly looked up to see Lu Zixi's expression.
Looking at his cautious look, Lu Zixi finally couldn't help laughing: "That's right, how could I be jealous of a little girl?"
Yan Yunzhen breathed a sigh of relief: "I'm glad you don't mind."
"When have I ever been so strict with you?" Lu Zixi said unhappily, "There are so many people who like you. If I were really jealous, how could I handle them all, one after another?"
Yan Yunzhen held his hand and kissed the back of his hand gently: "It doesn't matter, you are the only one I like in the world anyway."
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Song Yang was indeed not lying. The taste and flavor of that private restaurant were first-class, and the three of them were very satisfied with it.
During this time, Yan Yunzhen and General Lu had a very pleasant conversation, as if they were father and son. Lu Zixi just buried his head in his meal, nodding from time to time to indicate that what they said were all right.
After the meal, Yan Yunzhen went to sign his name, while Lu Zixi and General Lu sat alone in the private room, looking at each other.
Finally, it was General Lu who spoke first, breaking the silence: "I've heard Yan Yunzhen explain the concept of your film in detail, and I really like it. Don't feel too much pressure. Taking on this kind of subject matter is itself a reflection of your attitude and a challenge to yourself. If you can pull it off, it's a victory."
Lu Zixi didn't expect his father, who always had high demands, to say such gentle words. For a moment, he was overwhelmed with emotions and nodded vigorously: "We will do our best."
"There's one more thing. Although it's your birthday today, and it's a happy day, I shouldn't tell you, but..." General Lu sighed, and seemed to have aged a lot in an instant. "After your brother went back to the drug rehabilitation center last time, I heard that he performed very well this time. The people in the drug rehabilitation center told me a lot of things I didn't know. For example, when your mother passed away, he was devastated. He was also ridiculed as a motherless child in school. So he could only pretend not to care, mix with people in society, and act tough and aggressive, so as not to be bullied..."
Lu Zixi was stunned for a moment.
"I won't say more. It sounds like I'm exonerating him." General Lu waved his hand. "When you were little, he didn't fulfill his responsibilities as an older brother. After you became successful in your career, he was caught with drugs, which affected your career. And then there was that time when he gave you hallucinogens to try to drag you down... He told the people in the drug rehabilitation center that he wanted to apologize to you, but he didn't ask for your forgiveness, and he didn't want to meet you in person. He didn't want more people to know he was your brother, just like when he was in society, he didn't want others to know I was his father. Maybe deep down, he still feels guilty."
"Actually, I can't say I hate him." Lu Zixi thought for a moment and said calmly, "He didn't cause me any substantial harm. The hallucinogen was discovered by Old Yan that time. I'm just heartbroken. I didn't expect my own brother would do this to me. I hope he can reform. If he needs my help, I will help, but that's all."
General Lu whispered, "I understand."
Lu Zixi stood up and hugged General Lu.
"I'm glad you understand me."
After Yan Yunzhen paid the bill, he walked in from outside. General Lu stood up and patted him on the shoulder.
"You two take care of yourself, I'm leaving first."
Yan Yunzhen was stunned: "It's a bit far, how about I take you there?"
"No, I need to digest the food after dinner." General Lu waved his hand and put it behind his back. "You two can chat for a while. Didn't you say that this guy will leave again in the afternoon?"
Lu Zixi was stunned for a moment and turned to look at Yan Yunzhen beside him.
Yan Yunzhen could only smile bitterly: "Yes, I was just informed. I have already called my assistant to ask him to book the plane ticket. You have a really good hearing."
"It's a good thing. It means I'm not very old yet."
"You remain as good as ever."
General Lu smiled, patted Lu Zixi on the back, turned around and walked out.
Lu Zixi subconsciously chased for a few steps, but finally stopped where he was, watching General Lu's back disappear around the corner of the street.
He felt mixed emotions for a moment and wanted to say something, but when the words came to his lips, he couldn't organize the words.
"Let's go." Yan Yunzhen took the coat that Lu Zixi had taken off because he felt too hot while eating, put it on his arm, and put his arm around his shoulders. "Don't think too much."
Only then did Lu Zixi realize that Yan Yunzhen had probably heard most of their conversation, but due to his awkward status, it was inconvenient for him to get involved in the Lu family's affairs, so he could only wander outside the door.
"It will get better and better." Yan Yunzhen said, "Ten years ago, you wouldn't have thought that one day you would be able to sit down and have a serious chat with your dad, right?"
"Yeah." Lu Zixi sighed softly, "It will get better and better."
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Yan Yunzhen's flight was booked at 3:30 in the afternoon, so time was very tight. Although they were reluctant, the two had to leave as soon as possible to avoid missing the flight.
At the security checkpoint, Lu Zixi stopped and waved goodbye to Yan Yunzhen.
Yan Yunzhen stretched out his left ring finger and gently touched his left ring finger.
This is where wedding rings are worn, and it is also their customary way of expressing affection, similar to a goodbye kiss.
"Leave."
"Okay, let me know you're safe when you get there."
Lu Zixi was not too sad. He knew that the short separation was for a better future. He and Yan Yunzhen still had many tomorrows and the best future to pursue together.
On the way back from the airport, it suddenly started to rain. The rain got heavier and heavier. By the time Lu Zixi got out of the car, it had turned into a downpour so heavy that it was impossible to open one's eyes.
The assistant opened the umbrella and went to the back door to pick up Lu Zixi. But before Lu Zixi got out of the car, an orange figure suddenly rushed in with a long, drawn-out scream: "Meow!"
Lu Zixi was startled. When he looked closely, he found that it was actually a fat cat with its belly dragging on the ground. Its orange fur was dirty from the heavy rain, and the whole cat gave off a feeling of being lost.
For some reason, it didn't find a place to shelter from the rain before the rainstorm came. When it saw the umbrella held by the assistant, it rushed in in a panic, not caring whether the person was kind or not, and just stuck to him to try to scam him.
"…Isn't she pregnant?"
Lu Zixi saw that its belly was round, hesitated for a moment, and reached out to touch its belly.
The cat was very well behaved. It lay down on the ground and rubbed against his feet.
"Brother Lu, it has that...it seems to be a male." The assistant looked down and said hesitantly, "It might just be fat."
For a moment, both of them were amused. The cat seemed to have misunderstood and thought that they liked its cute behavior. It twisted its body even harder and made a sweet sound: "Meow!"
Seeing that the cat was clingy and cunning, and had not been sterilized, and looked very miserable like a stray cat, Lu Zixi simply took off his coat and picked it up.
"Hey, Brother Lu..."
The young assistant cried out anxiously, fearing that he would be scratched by the cat. However, the cat was very smart. Seeing that it had successfully scammed someone, it lay down in Lu Zixi's arms, and was so comfortable that its eyes narrowed, and it was too lazy to scratch anyone.
"You can find the nearest pet clinic and we can go check if it's sick." Lu Zixi weighed it and thought to himself, wow, it's really worthy of being called a big orange. "Although I think the saying is right, if it can eat, it can grow, so it should be fine."
The assistant checked the navigation on his phone and said in surprise, "There's one two hundred meters ahead."
"Let's go." Lu Zixi held the cat and turned to look at him. "Give me another umbrella. I'll hold it under my arm. You just take care of yourself."
Before the assistant could object, he spoke again: "It's not far anyway."
Despite what they said, the rain was still too heavy. By the time the two of them ran into the store in a panic, they were almost soaked. Only the big orange cat survived and lay in Lu Zixi's arms, licking its paws slowly.
The popular movie star Lu Zixi suddenly appeared in an ordinary pet clinic, which caused quite a stir. The clinic owner had a wild imagination and felt that there was a whole camera crew following him. Only after Lu Zixi repeatedly stated that it was a private trip did he reluctantly believe it.
The boss took the cat from Lu Zixi, took a look at it, and immediately laughed: "Oh, isn't this a big orange cat?"
Lu Zixi wiped his hair with the towel the boss had kindly provided and asked curiously, "Do you know?"
"I know. This cat begs for food every day at the nearby film and television city, and even steals people's lunch boxes. It was kicked out some time ago, and it's become quite thin due to hunger. That's why I didn't recognize it right away." The boss held the fat cat, who was said to have "slimmed down", and exclaimed in amazement, "This cat is so lucky. It's been a stray cat since it was little, but it still managed to get so fat. It even got a big hit when it was hit by a car accident. It's so lucky."
The young assistant glanced at Lu Zixi nervously, as if he was afraid that he was just being kind and didn't intend to adopt the cat.
Lu Zixi seemed very happy. He bought a full set of physical examinations and vaccines from the boss, and also got a membership card for the pet grooming shop next door run by the same owner. According to the boss's instructions, he first gave the cat a physical examination, then took the cat to the next door for a haircut, and finally came back here for vaccinations. At this time, the expedited physical examination report came out, and all results were negative, and the cat was very healthy.
"Let's give it a name?" The boss hesitated for a moment when filling out the vaccination booklet. Finally, he didn't write "Daju" directly on it. Instead, he looked up and asked Lu Zixi's opinion.
"Just call him... Fat Tiger?" The image of the majestic lion dog raised by his father suddenly emerged in Lu Zixi's mind, hoping to borrow a bit of domineering aura for the cat he raised.
"What a great name." The boss closed his eyes and filled out the vaccination booklet, handing it to Lu Zixi. "Come back every year for a checkup and additional vaccinations."
Lu Zixi returned to the car with the cat in his arms, and then he remembered to send a message to Yan Yunzhen. However, he could easily figure out that Yan Yunzhen didn't care about this kind of thing at all. If the law didn't prohibit it, Lu Zixi would have no objection even if he wanted to bring a panda home to raise.
The result was exactly as he expected. The next day, Yan Yunzhen saw his message and replied with just one word, "OK". A few days later, all kinds of cat food, cat litter, cat climbing frames and cat toys were delivered to his home, so Lu Zixi didn't have to worry about anything at all.
Seeing that Yan Yunzhen had time to shop online and must be free, Lu Zixi sent him a photo.
The cat in the photo was washed clean and shiny, curled up on his legs, with his hands in his pockets like an old man.
Lu Zixi sent a message:
-This cat is so friendly!
-I don't know why, but I liked it the first time I saw it.
-It seems like I and it are in a parallel world and have known each other for a long, long time.
-Why do I have this illusion?
After a while, Yan Yunzhen came back with the message:
-Because all the good things in life will always come as promised.
The author has something to say: I changed my pen name, I hope everyone can still recognize me qaq
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