She was so poised that she didn’t seem as nervous as before. Lu Beichen was somewhat surprised. Holding her hand, he walked up to Lu Qingyuan, "Dad, I’m sorry for getting the marriage certificate without your consent, but Tongtong is indeed the woman I want to marry!"
Lu Qingyuan frowned slightly, then raised his head to glance at Ji Niandong, before turning his face slightly and saying, "Come with me to the study!"
Ji Niandong suddenly became tense. Lu Beichen gave her a reassuring smile before releasing her hand and leaving.
Zhang Huiqin came over, led her to sit on the sofa, and a servant had already brought tea.
"You two got the marriage certificate without a word, his father is indeed angry. However, since he personally asked you to be brought here, he won’t make things difficult for you. Let alone Beichen, you can rest assured!" She truly was gentle and easygoing.
Ji Niandong nodded, "Thank you, Aunt Hui! You are indeed just like... just like he said, beautiful, graceful, and easy to get along with!"
Zhang Huiqin chuckled, "How dare I claim to be beautiful and graceful in front of you, I’m old!"
"No way, Aunt Hui looks almost the same age as me!" She wasn’t just flattering; although Zhang Huiqin was in her forties or fifties, her skin was fair and well-maintained, and she looked elegant and charming, not showing her age at all.
Every woman is pleased to be praised, and Zhang Huiqin lowered her head slightly, a bit embarrassed, then stood up and said, "I’ll go and prepare in the kitchen, once Nian Nian arrives, we can start the meal!"
Ji Niandong hurriedly stood up, "Aunt Hui, let me help you in the kitchen?"
"Alright!" She turned around and linked arms with her, naturally accepting her role as a good daughter-in-law.
As soon as Lu Beichen followed Lu Qingyuan into the study, Lu Qingyuan’s stern face immediately softened, and he said eagerly, "I see that the girl is indeed a good one, someone fit to be the future matriarch of the Lu Family. However, the mistress of the Lu Family cannot be just some casual actress. You arranged for her to enter the entertainment industry, what on earth are you thinking?"
Lu Beichen calmly sat down in the chair, looked up at his father, "Since I arranged for her to enter the entertainment industry, she cannot just be some dubious actress, you can rest assured on that point!"
Lu Qingyuan sighed. It was precisely because he had arranged it himself that he hadn’t opposed it, but, "There are plenty of debutantes more dignified and beautiful than her, and you have never been someone who acts impulsively, how could you just quietly get the certificate without saying a word? Aren’t you holding a wedding?"
"Of course, there will be a wedding, but not now! After all, her success mainly depends on herself! If I were to label her as Mrs. Lu in front of everyone now, how could anyone see her true worth?" Lu Beichen spoke calmly, but his eyes were full of admiration.
Lu Qingyuan had never seen him before, and he sighed, "When your second uncle’s family returns, I will explain your marriage to your second aunt!"
"My marriage is my business, I’ve already given second aunt quite a bit of face by treating Yingying as a sister. There’s no need to explain anything to them, but do remember to warn them not to spread word of my spouse around too much. If it harms Tongtong, don’t blame me for being heartless!" He spoke casually, but his tone was full of threat.
Only then did Lu Qingyuan recognize his seriousness, and he asked, "Why have you set your heart on that girl?"
"Because she has a reason I cannot resist marrying!"