Chapter 53: Did I Please You?
Ning Xi froze in an awkward position, her bra half-out; she couldn’t pull it fully out or put it back on. It was the most miserable situation ever.
The worse thing was that the bra she was wearing today was custom-made, with the triangular Superman logo printed conspicuously on each side.
Lu Tingxiao obviously noticed the Superman print, and raised his eyebrows slightly. But being the gentleman he was, he didn't make a big deal out of it, just coughed and said, "Sorry… the door was open, so…"
He started backing out of the room.
"No worries, my fault, I didn't close the door!" Ning Xi pulled her bra out as she answered, like nothing had happened, and hid it under the covers. She fanned herself with her hands. " Keh, it’s steaming today, you men would never understand this kind of girl trouble. That, did you need something?"
"Why are you back so late? Had a date?" Lu Tingxiao asked casually.
"What date! I ran into a real jerk, and talked trash for a bit," Ning Xi grumbled, like she had been very unlucky.
Lu Tingxiao relaxed after hearing her absolute denial about going on a date. "I saved some food for you, take a shower and come eat."
"I can look after my own meals…" Ning Xi felt a bit embarrassed.
"It’s just one more person."
"Um, alright."
As soon as Lu Tingxiao left,Ning Xi locked the door.
The one time she forgot she wasn’t in her own home, Ning Xi actually made such an embarrassing mistake.She needed to pay more attention from now on.
After a shower and dinner, Ning Xi made herself comfortable in bed and started to browse the news online, while Little Bun was at the table with a thick book.
"Ning Xueluo expressed her affection for her handsome, rich boyfriend in public, award-winning actor Zhao couldn't hide his jealousy"
"Ning Xueluo praised Ning Xi as the perfect combination of beauty and talent"
"Ning Xi - No.1 Beauty in the entertainment industry"
"Meng Changge looking stunning at the opening ceremony of <The World> (Images)"
"First day of filming for <The World>, Ning Xueluo’s handsome rich boyfriend paid her a loving visit"
"Breaking down the number of upcoming actress Ning Xi’s wealthy admirers, red roses piled up on set on the first day of filming (Photos)"
...
…
It was all normal headlines, but they gradually turned strange, like, "Ning Xi - a secret mistress", "Who’s the money guy behind Ning Xi?", "Ning Xi and her multiple men", "Ning Xi’s personal life is a mess"…
Ning Xi had already been prepared back at the film studio, so she wasn't too upset at seeing these.
She knew that even if the incidents with Jiang Muye and YS hadn’t happened, sooner or later there would have been gossip about her public image anyway.
These tabloids used ambiguous wording and had no supporting evidence, but when repeated enough, people might buy into them eventually, regardless of whether they were true or not.
"Need help?"Lu Tingxiao asked.
Ning Xi sat up with the lap-top in her arms, cradled her jaw and laughed."Big Boss Lu, you want to make this go away for me?"
"Can’t I?" Lu Tingxiao handed her and Little Treasure each a cup of milk. "Yours is low fat."
"Thanks!" Flattered, Ning Xi accepted the cup, and then said, "Thank you for your consideration, but it’s unnecessary, I believe time will prove everything."
"I believe you," Lu Tingxiao said.
His words stunned Ning Xi, and she touched her forehead helplessly. "Lu Tingxiao, has anyone ever told you that you are really good at
"Liao Mei?" Lu Tingxiao looked suspicious; obviously he didn’t know what this Internet term meant.
"Mm… it means that you know how to hit on girls!" Ning Xi explained.
There was a smile in Lu Tingxiao’s eyes. "Thank you for the compliment. So does this mean that I actually pleased you?"
With that, the atmosphere turned intimate.
Ning Xi blushed, regretting what she had said. —Watch what you say! It’s led to such a dangerous topic!
Luckily, Lu Tingxiao knew when to stop. "I’m going to go through some documents in my study, you two rest well, good night."
Ning Xi: "Good night~"
Little Treasure: "…"
Though Little Bun didn't say anything,"Hurry up and leave, don’t disturb my time with Auntie Xiao Xi" was written all over his face.
Chapter 54: Sister-in-law
The next morning.
After Ning Xi left, an uneasy Lu Tingxiao gave Lu Jingli a call.
"Send someone on set."
"Bro, are you worried someone’s bullying Sister-in-law? This is something anyone who wants to become a star has to go through, it’ll make her tougher! If she doesn’t experience this for herself, she’ll 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."— meaning, he would be the one to protect her.
Lu Jingli: "…" Hehe.
Lu Jingli’s heart was desolate at his brother’s biased treatment.
Last year without saying a word you threw me into the mess that was Glory World, and wouldn’t even let anyone help me.
"OK OK, I’ll 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. "You’re letting me take time off, and it’s even a whole week? You haven’t let me take leave in three years!"
"Don't want it?"
"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: it was all because of that word — 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 maid’s 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. "You’re 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, he’s 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 up juicing as a hobby? Also, he seems happy! 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 knowing…"
Lu Tingxiao explained the situation to the doctor simply.
Qin Mufeng’s 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! I’ve mentioned before, he’s too uninterested in everything; something that interests or motivates him is good for his recovery.What’s more, this is a living person! You didn’t have that girl stay on as Little Treasure’s nanny or tutor?"
Lu Tingxiao: "Because she is Little Treasure’s future mother."
"Cough cough cough…" Seeing Lu Tingxiao’s expressionless face, Qin Mufeng was astonished. "What did you say? Are you doing this for Little Treaure, or for yourself…"
The cold expression on Lu Tingxiao’s face melted slightly. He looked outthe window and said, "Doctor Qin, I think your previous conclusions were correct."
"You… you’ve 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, "That’s basically correct!"
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