After Ning Xi left, an uneasy Lu Tingxiao gave Lu Jingli a call.
"Bro, are you worried someoneās bullying Sister-in-law?Ā This is something anyone who wants to become a star has to go through, itāll make her tougher! If she doesnāt experience this for herself, sheāll never be able to stand on her own!" Lu Jingli used the same tone Lu Tingxiao would take when he was lecturing someone.
Lu Tingxiao: "She doesn't need those."ā meaning, he would be the one to protect her.
Lu Jingliās heart was desolate atĀ his brotherās biased treatment.
Last year without saying a word you threw me into the mess that was Glory World, and wouldnāt even let anyone help me.
"OK OK, Iāll arrange for someone to be on set to make sure not even a single strand of her hair is harmed!"
"You can take a week off next month," Lu Tingxiao suddenly said.
"Huh⦠bro, what did you say?" Lu Jingli couldn't believe his ears. "Youāre letting meĀ take time off, and itās even a whole week? You havenāt let me take leave in three years!"
"Want, want, want! Of course I want it! But⦠why are you suddenly treating me so well?" Lu Jingli didn't understand, and tried to recall their earlier conversation.
Finally, he realized:Ā it was all because of that word ā Sister-in-law.
Just because he had called Ning Xi Sister-in-law?
This break was making him both happy and sad.
"Eldest Young Master, Doctor Qin is here." The maidās voice came from outside the study.
A slim man in a simple suit was standing next to the maid; he had a gentle look and a warm smiles, and seemed a very pleasant person.
Lu Tingxiao hung up the phone and turned to the visitor. "Youāre here, have a seat."
Qin Mufeng put his bag down and sat on the sofa. "What is it? Is Little Treasure not feeling well?"
"You can see for yourself, heās in the kitchen," Lu Tingxiao answered.
"Kitchen?" Qin Mufeng lifted an eyebrow, and then headed to the kitchen.
A moment later, Qin Mufeng came back smiling. "When did Little Treasure pick upĀ juicing as a hobby? Also, he seems happy!Ā Did something happened?"
"Something did happen recently. A few days ago, I was too busy to look after Little Treasure, and then Jingli took him to a bar without my knowingā¦"
Lu Tingxiao explained the situation to the doctor simply.
Qin Mufengās face changed as he listened to Lu Tingxiao, and in the end, he said happily, "Something good came out of abad situation for Little Treasure! Iāve mentioned before, heās too uninterested in everything; something that interests or motivates himĀ is good for his recovery.Whatās more, this is a living person! You didnāt have that girl stay on as Little Treasureās nanny or tutor?"
Lu Tingxiao: "Because she is Little Treasureās future mother."
"Cough cough coughā¦" Seeing Lu Tingxiaoās expressionless face, Qin Mufeng was astonished. "What did you say? Are you doing this for Little Treaure, or for yourselfā¦"
The cold expression on Lu Tingxiaoās face melted slightly. He looked outthe window and said, "Doctor Qin, I think your previous conclusions were correct."
"You⦠youāve fallen in love with this girl?" Qin Mufeng got very excited. "I knew I was right! How could you be an asexual! Tell me more, when you see her, does your heart speed up and your blood boil? Does it make you want to get closer to her and make love to her?"
Lu Tingxiao thought about it for a bit, and said, "Thatās basically correct!"