Chapter 20: The Third Road
Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
"You're going to participate in a variety show? Is it that couple reality show?"
Zhu Mingming's voice was especially ear-piercing in the restaurant. If they were not in a private room, they probably would have attracted many pairs of eyes.
"The chill Mrs. Jiang is finally attacking, and your first move is a vicious one. You're going on a variety show to show off how sickly sweet you two are. Nice one."
Feng Lanchu almost choked on her tea when she heard that. She coughed and waved her hands, saying, "What are you talking about."
"Er... Or are you going on that 'Where are we going, Mom and Dad' show?"
Feng Lanchu gave up struggling entirely. She crossed her arms and said, "No. This has nothing to do with Jiang Anzhi. I am going on an academic program on Yang TV."
"Oh." The excitement in Zhu Mingming's eyes disappeared at a rate that was visible to the naked eye.
"Say, Miss Zhu. Aren't you focusing on the wrong thing?"
"You are the one focusing on the wrong thing. There's an excellent relationship in front of you that you are not holding on to, and instead, you're making things tough on yourself. Jiang Anzhi is an A-grade man among men that many women dream of having. But you, you have him, and yet you aren't doing anything about it."
"Alright. Put yourself in my shoes. Will you choose Jiang Anzhi?"
"No." Zhu Mingming answered quickly. "Because he is yours."
Feng Lanchu rolled her eyes at Zhu Mingming. "Nine out of ten people in academia would not consider the entertainment industry. Don't pretend."
Feng Lanchu and Zhu Mingming were university schoolmates, and they had both studied veterinary medicine. For her master's, Feng Lanchu had chosen wildlife research, while Zhu Mingming chose to continue pursuing her studies in the same field.
After that, one of them had gone on to the wildlife research center while the other opened a pet hospital.
Zhu Mingming might not seem like a serious person, but she was actually one of the country's top veterinarians. Otherwise, she would not have become so wealthy at such a young age.
There was nothing wrong with saying that she was an academician.
Zhu Mingming felt rather helpless. "Those from the entertainment industry wouldn't be interested in me, alright. Furthermore, do you think everyone would be lucky enough to marry Jiang Anzhi?"
Jiang Anzhi was not just a popular celebrity in the entertainment industry. He was a symbol of this era. He was great at singing and dancing. His albums and movies had all done very well. He had masterpieces in various fields and was destined to leave his mark in the entertainment industry.
"It is because he is too outstanding. That's why I feel like I am not worthy of him." Feng Lanchu shook her head helplessly, "You haven't seen him with Angling. His eyes are filled with love. Every woman would melt at that kind of gentleness."
"Isn't that a good thing? What are you worried about?"
"I mean, he exudes charm unintentionally. Who do you think can resist it?"
Zhu Mingming gave her the side-eye.
"Your parents get along sweetly and harmoniously. How did they manage to raise a weirdo like you who is so insecure about her marriage?"
"This is the other extreme of a harmonious family. It is easy for one to get overprotective of oneself. I am used to being in control of everything and for everything to be predictable. Take driving as an example. I know that there is a fork in the road ahead and that the situation on each road is different. I also know that all these roads will lead to my destination, so I don't mind whichever road I take. But there is a third road that does not have any signs to tell me where it leads to. It might pass by the end destination, but it might not. I will definitely not choose that road. Even if I were already on that road, I would turn around. That is called cutting my losses in time."
"So Jiang Anzhi is the third road that has no signs that will make you turn around?"
"Yep." Feng Lanchu nodded honestly. "He is only 30 years old, and his life has only just begun. Who can say what will happen in the next 10 or 20 years? Look at how many celebrity couples are getting divorced nowadays. They are in the same industry but cannot support each other, much less us, who are in different industries."
Zhu Mingming's head hurt. She waved her hand, "Alright, alright. I shan't listen to your twisted logic anymore. In any case, are you determined to get a divorce?"
"Not really." Feng Lanchu blinked innocently.
"What do you want?" Zhu Mingming was speechless.
"I am just planning for a rainy day and want to earn as much money to raise Jiang Che as possible. If his true love doesn't appear, then nothing will happen. But if he does find true love, then I can also leave without having to end up on the streets."
"So, what is your purpose of joining the variety show?"
"To make money."
The corners of Zhu Mingming's mouth twitched, "How much money can you make from this kind of consultation programs that even the elderly won't deign themselves to watching?"
Feng Lanchu wagged her finger mysteriously, "I signed a non-disclosure agreement and can only tell you that it was a windfall. Please take care of Angling for the next three months."
Zhu Mingming grimaced and nodded silently.
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