My Wife Is a Superstar

Chapter 887 Everything Faded Into Nothingness

At the airport in Flower City the following noon, Qiao Zhan stood out among the crowd who was there to pick up their friends and family with his tall and strapping figure.

On his shoulders, Erbao could better observe the crowd there with a higher vantage point.

Her big, obsidian eyes were fixed on the arrival gates.

All of a sudden, she pounded her hands and cried out excitedly, “They're here! They've arrived! Look over here, Yunxue! I'm here!”

The instant she spotted her best friend, it slipped her mind that it was not a table under her hands. Instead, it was Qiao Zhan's head.

Qiao Zhan had also seen the group of people exiting the arrival gates. Amidst them, he picked out Lu Jingyuan, who was dressed casually in white, at a single glance.

At that moment, the world went silent, and everything faded into nothingness. All that remained in his mind was her beautiful countenance.

He had dreamed of her countless times in the night, but he kept it to himself without mentioning it to anyone. There was no one for him to tell, and it was not something that could be voiced either. He was over the moon when he heard from Ning Ran that Lu Jingyuan was coming to Flower City. But later, he learned that the latter would be making the trip with Nan Xing, and the man was doing so as her boyfriend. That was the only reason the Lu family in the capital allowed her to leave.

After a moment of disappointment, he was glad for her. Well, that's great. Mr. Xing is worthy of her. They're simply a match made in heaven, both with good looks and from prominent families.

"Quick, make a move and go over to greet them, Mr. Qiao!” On his shoulders, Erbao was frantic. Only then did Qiao Zhan snap back to reality. Carrying Erbao on his shoulders, he headed over. “Erbao!” Shrieking excitedly, Lu Yunxue raced toward them.

“I missed you so much, Yunxue! Quick, put me down, Mr. Qiao!"

At long last, the two beautiful angels successfully weaved through the crowd to hug each other. The bodyguards at the side swiftly formed a circle around them to ensure their safety.

“Haha... This is great! I get to see you again, Erbao! Where's Dabao? Does he not know that we're coming over?” Lu Yunxue chortled away, beyond thrilled.

“Dabao is over there with Mommy. Let's go and meet them!” Erbao grabbed the other girl's hand. "Sure!"

Reaching out, Qiao Zhan took the suitcase from Lu Jingyuan's hand. Feigning calmness, he studied her stunningly beautiful face. “Welcome to Flower City, Ms. Lu.”

Lu Jingyuan was unusually happy as well. “Thank you, Ah Qiao. It's really great to see you all again.” "Qiao Zhan, what do you think of this girlfriend I got? She's quite pretty, huh?” Nan Xing drawled beside her.

“Haha...” Qiao Zhan merely chuckled sheepishly without replying to that.

“Nan Chen initially wanted to come and pick you all up, but he couldn't make it due to an impromptu meeting. He'll treat you to dinner tonight,” Ning Ran explained.

“I understand since Mr. Nan is a busy man. It's good enough that you all came to pick me up. Oh yes, is your movie going to be premiered soon?” Lu Jingyuan asked.

"Yeah, it's going to be premiered early next month. I'm really nervous since this is the first movie I've ever starred in. I'm worried the audience won't like it, and I'm at a total loss,” Ning Ran divulged smilingly.

“That'll never happen. Your acting skills are amazing, so it'll definitely be a box office hit.”

As they talked, they walked toward the parking lot. Splitting into two cars, they went to the hotel Ning Ran had arranged.

After dropping Lu Jingyuan and the others off at the hotel, Qiao Zhan sat alone in the car for a while before he drove away.

By the time Nan Chen arrived at the restaurant after finishing his work, it was already ten minutes past the reserved time.

As there would be four children in attendance, Nan Chen had Jiang Zhe reserve the entire floor of the restaurant out of safety concerns. Other than the restaurant's staff, no other people were allowed there.

Before he had even reached the door of the private room, he heard Erbao’s raucous laughter. Hmm, she only laughs like this when she’s genuinely happy. The corners of his mouth turned up, and his mood lifted.

In the past, he remained indifferent in the face of joy and sorrow. Right then, he had softened considerably, relaxing whenever he heard his daughter's laughter, no matter how upsetting things were at work.

Therefore, he was determined to persuade Lu Jingyuan to stay for her sake so she could play with her best friend often.

Subsequently, he pushed open the door. “Sorry, I'm late.”

Lu Jingyuan stood up, but Ning Ran remained seated.

"Quick, take your seat, Ms. Lu. Come over here, Erbao.”

Erbao obediently trotted over. “You must be tired from work, Daddy. Here, I'll give you a massage.” While saying that, she stretched out her chubby fists and thumped them on his thigh a few times. Nan Chen did not feel any sensation at all, but warmth suffused him.

“I was going to pick you up at the airport today, but something came up, and I couldn't make it. My apologies.”

Ning Ran had already explained it on his behalf, yet he was doing the same a second time, making the importance he attached to Lu Jingyuan evident.

“Don’t mention it, Mr. Nan. Instead, I'll be in your care now that I'm in Flower City.” Lu Jingyuan was forced to also resort to pleasantries.

"Hey, you two are being too formal. It feels like you're socializing. You're my girlfriend, and he's my brother. It's only natural that he shows you some care...”

Before Nan Xing had finished speaking, Lu Jingyuan and Ning Ran glared at him in concert, striking such terror within him that he hastily zipped his mouth.

“I'm not your girlfriend, Mr. Nan. You're merely play-acting my boyfriend. Now that we've left the capital, your mission is complete. Please be mindful of that and keep an appropriate distance henceforth. We're not all that close,” Lu Jingyuan reminded him.

“Exactly! You always want to take advantage of my mommy, but your alcohol tolerance is low, your capabilities are pitiful, and your manners are non-existence!” Lu Yunbing seconded.

When Nan Xing heard her poor comment, he almost broke down. Must she keep reminding me of that?

“Don't cut in when adults are speaking, Yunbing!” Lu Jingyuan chided.

Realizing her blunder, Lu Yunbing hurriedly apologized. “I'm sorry.”

However, Nan Chen's curiosity was piqued. What exactly did Nan Xing do to be labeled as having low alcohol tolerance, incapable, and ill-mannered?

“I'm sorry, Mr. Nan. Pardon my daughter's impertinence from my failure to educate her better,” Lu Jingyuan murmured.

“It's okay. She's just a kid. Erbao always interrupts when adults are speaking as well. Don't take it to heart,” Nan Chen replied.

“Exactly! Uncle Xing won't take offense to a kid when he's an adult. Right, Uncle Xing?” Erbao swung her gaze to Nan Xing.

Inwardly, Nan Xing griped, but he could only fib with a forced smile, “Of course. I never take offense to kids.”

“Well, let's have the food served now. I'm hungry.” Ning Ran proceeded to call a server over.

"By the way, Ms. Lu, I talked to Nanshi Corporation's real estate business division today. At present, I can only arrange a position of deputy CEO for you. The post isn't all that impressive, but the pay grade is exceedingly high. I wonder if you're willing to settle for it, Ms. Lu?” Nan Chen asked.

“You flatter me, Mr. Nan. I hadn't officially worked in a company for many years. I'm afraid that I won't be able to undertake the position of deputy CEO the moment I start working at the company. Besides, I'd prefer to go through the proper channels and have an interview instead of having you personally make the arrangements for me, Mr. Nan. If the HR department feels that I'm not qualified for the position, I'm willing to take a lower post. I need a learning process,” Lu Jingyuan countered, slightly panicked.

“It's not a problem. You're an internationally-renowned designer. Although you hadn't worked these past few years, your foundation is still there. You're definitely capable of being the deputy CEO of a business division. As for the HR department, I'll go and talk to them. I shall see who dares to say a word,” Nan Xing interjected.

At that, Nan Chen advised his brother not to intervene but respect Lu Jingyuan's wishes. Undeniably, joining the company through an interview instead of entering through the back door would make her work easier in the future.

Furthermore, those with true capabilities abhorred obtaining a job through nepotism.

“All right, whatever you say, Ms. Lu.” Nan Chen nodded in agreement.