After just a few days on the movie set, Jiang Yan returned home with a large suitcase.
At that moment, Jiang Li was curled up in the living room reading a book. She glanced at his lively figure and suddenly asked:
"What happened, did the crew kick you out?"
"Of course not!" Jiang Yan tossed the suitcase into the living room, exhaled deeply, and said, "Damn it, I couldn’t stand that lousy place anymore. There’s nothing to do, bad internet, and all I get to eat are boxed meals, day in and day out... Have you seen how much weight I’ve lost in just a week or two?!"
"And don’t get me started on Shang Shuyue! Back in high school, she loved bossing me around as class president, and now she’s my assistant and still loves to meddle! I just can’t take it!"
Sure enough, the next second Jiang Li received a complaint message from Shang Shuyue—
[Jiang Li, I can’t take it! I have to rant to you!]
[I really can’t stand Jiang Yan anymore, he just left without saying a word! Now the assistant director is yelling at me!]
[What’s he trying to do? He was a mess in high school, and as an actor, he’s still the same!]
[Do I owe him from a past life or something?]
Jiang Li was silent for a moment, thinking that maybe it really was a debt from a past life.
Before Jiang Li could say anything, Jiang Bufan’s voice came from behind on the stairs.
Holding a toy airplane model, his face flushed, he ran down quickly.
"Sister, sister, look at the blocks I just built, aren’t they awesome!"
The next second, he saw Jiang Yan in costume with a shaved head and screamed as if he had seen a ghost.
"Ahhhh, where did this monster come from?! Help!"
Jiang Yan was almost startled by the scream, striding forward to grab the pale Jiang Bufan.
"What’s this little brat yelling about? I’m taking a break at home these days, so behave, alright?"
Facing Jiang Yan’s makeup directly, Jiang Bufan was so scared that his legs went stiff.
He couldn’t hear a word Jiang Yan was saying, trembling, he lifted the airplane model and poked it at his forehead.
"I-I’m not afraid of you, you stinky monster!"
He turned his head with a dark expression to Jiang Li, "You’re the one who usually takes care of them?"
Jiang Li nonchalantly kept her head down, flipping through her book.
"I’m not capable of handling them."
Jiang Buchen also heard the commotion and ran down quickly.
"Brother, what’s wrong, I’m here to save you!"
But when he saw Jiang Bufan being held by Jiang Yan, he breathed a sigh of relief and couldn’t help but chuckle, "Brother, that’s big brother, not some monster."
Jiang Yan let him go, disdainfully dusting off his hands.
"You little rascal, after I saved you previously, you forget it? And you call me a stinky monster? Your brother’s so charming!"
Recognizing him, Jiang Bufan made a face, then grabbed Jiang Buchen and bolted back upstairs.
"Those two little brats...."
Jiang Yan scolded before walking over to sit down next to Jiang Li.
"Is Auntie not out of the hospital yet?"
"Soon, she’s doing rehabilitation therapy now."
"Alright." Jiang Yan leaned back on the sofa, ready to chat with her, but noticed she was still glued to her book.
Snatching the book away, he clicked his tongue and said, "Can you stop reading this junk? It’s hard enough coming back, go out with me tomorrow. Let’s go to that Fuhu Mountain, I heard it’s really popular lately."
Jiang Li rolled her eyes at him and took her book back.
"Can’t do it tomorrow, I’m busy."
"What do you have to do?"
"I’m going to the Gu Family’s for dinner."
"What?!" Jiang Yan jumped up from the sofa, "You’re already at the ’meet the parents’ stage?!"
Jiang Li rolled her eyes, "It’s not meeting the parents, I’m just going to his house for a meal."
"Going to someone’s house for dinner isn’t meeting the parents?! No way, you can’t go."
Just then, Lin Manru walked in from the backyard. She was surprised to see Jiang Yan in the living room, then put on a stern face.
"Did you sneak back from the film set again?"
Jiang Yan hurriedly ran to her and tattled, pointing at Jiang Li.
"Mom, you need to keep an eye on Jiang Li, she’s actually going to some guy’s house for dinner!"
"What some guy’s house? Isn’t it the Gu Family?"
Jiang Yan’s eyes widened, "You know?"
Lin Manru nodded, "Of course I know, Young Master Gu even sent us an invitation and bought gifts for each of us. Look at how polite he is, and then look at you, no wonder you don’t have a girlfriend yet."
"Is that the point? Jiang Li’s still so young, and you’re letting her go to someone’s home for dinner!"
Lin Manru gave him a sidelong glance and sneered, "If not her, should I let you go? I wouldn’t let you go even if they invited you, because you’d only embarrass me."
Saying that, Lin Manru went upstairs, even warning him before getting into the elevator.
"Don’t bother your sister, or you’ll have to deal with me."
Jiang Yan, frustrated, looked at Jiang Li and saw the amusement in her eyes.
He gritted his teeth, and after pacing for a while, still uneasily asked, "You’re not seriously involved with that Gu guy, are you?"
Jiang Li propped her head on one hand, "The deal is real."
He was even more puzzled.
Jiang Li motioned him over and whispered a few words in his ear.
After hearing it, Jiang Yan’s expression softened considerably.
"You mean you’re going to his house just to pretend you’re close and help him fend off that Rong Kexi? And you couldn’t refuse because Gu Yu paid you a lot?"
Jiang Yan touched his chin and nodded, "That’s good then, now I’m relieved. Those Rong Family members are really something, but...."
He smirked, extending his hand, "Split the money with me, or I’ll tell Mom."
Jiang Li: "Get lost!"
The news of the Gu Family hosting a banquet had spread among the elite circles of the Capital half a month in advance.
Especially in circles of wealthy wives and daughters, the topic had already been fervently discussed.
The Gu Family was already well-known, and since the heir of the Gu Family was finally making a public appearance, many speculated that Old Sir Gu might be inviting his future granddaughter-in-law this time!
The Gu Family’s selection of a future House Mistress was a major event in the Capital!
After all, whoever could give the Gu Family a son or daughter would be closely tied to the title of the richest family.
For a time, prestigious families in the Capital were eager to try their luck and compete.