The two of them, as if signing a contract, clearly listed the betrothal gifts, dowry, marital home, and the schedule for visiting their respective parents after marriage.
Finally, they settled on the fourth day of the second lunar month next month for the official wedding ceremony.
Because the wedding was planned in a hurry, there were many things to arrange, so Lu Mingzhe and Fang Shuya met frequently.
They had to discuss attire, choose the style of wedding photos, set the date and location for the photoshoot, and draft the guest list for the wedding.
Fang Shuya wanted to personally oversee everything and also sought his opinion on all matters. He had to go through everything he hadn't experienced when he married Chen Jiaojiao.
Fang Shuya was like the happiest princess and bride in the world, dreaming of romance every day.
In the past, Lu Mingzhe would not have had the patience to accompany her.
But now, he felt this was quite good.
Having someone chattering away, willing to share their feelings, filled the emptiness in his heart.
Although it lacked passion and was more troublesome and predictable, this was how it should be when one got older, wasn't it?
Zhan Beijue and Jiang Nanfang returned to the country on the sixth day of the first lunar month and started working on the eighth.
At the end of the first lunar month, they learned about Lu Mingzhe's upcoming wedding.
That evening, Zhan Beijue asked Lu Mingzhe to meet. Lu Mingzhe didn't want to go.
He knew what Zhan Beijue would say just by thinking about it.
"If you have anything to say, say it on the phone."
Although some things were not suitable for a man like Zhan Beijue to say, as one of Lu Mingzhe's few friends, he felt obligated to remind him.
"There's nothing to say. Lu Mingzhe, I just want to ask you one thing: do you know what you're doing?"
"Of course I do. I know very well, clearer than ever, what I'm doing, and I will absolutely not regret it."
Hearing his firm tone, Zhan Beijue felt there was no need to say any more nonsense.
"We are both men, and a man's word is his bond. Since you say so, I won't beat around the bush."
"I will attend the wedding, and I will continue to be your friend, but I hope you will not do anything that makes me look down on you in the future."
"In any case, you have no right to ruin a woman's life."
You have no right to ruin a woman's life.
Lu Mingzhe savored these words repeatedly.
That's right.
So he would marry properly and live his life well.
He would no longer let the women around him suffer from his irresponsibility.
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Chen Jiaojiao and Xiang Yang stayed in Ha City for seven days before returning to Nancheng.
Xiang Yang's filming tasks began again, and Chen Jiaojiao also had to prepare for the new year's work. They started to get busy with their respective affairs.
Due to the housing loan and the expenses of their trip, Xiang Yang put a lot of pressure on himself.
He asked his agent sister to help him take on more jobs, as he only wanted to earn money now, a lot of money.
"There are many ways to make money, but I'm afraid you'll be too tired and your body won't be able to handle it."
"I'm only 20, what can't I handle? You don't need to worry so much, just help me find opportunities."
The agent immediately joked with him.
"You know, after filming a perfume advertisement with a certain celebrity last time, someone actually took a liking to you and wanted to pull you into the entertainment industry."
"It's just that I thought you were still studying, lacked experience, and your personality wasn't quite suitable."
"If you accidentally offend a big shot, you won't gain anything and your future work will be difficult to develop, making it a loss. So I didn't give a definite answer."
"Xiang Yang, if you really want to make money, there's nothing more suitable than entering the entertainment industry. Do you want to try?"
It wasn't that Xiang Yang didn't want to try, but he lacked confidence.
"I can't sing, I can't dance, and I have no outstanding skills..."
"As long as you are well-behaved, can act, are handsome, and young, that's your specialty."
"I'll listen to you, sis. Whatever you arrange, I'll do it. As long as I can earn money, I'll do anything."
"Why are you suddenly so short of money? You'll do anything, and you trust sis that much?"
"Of course I trust you. You said our fates are intertwined, who else would I trust?"
Xiang Yang said with a heavy heart, "Renting a place is too difficult. I want to buy a house in Nancheng recently, and I can't wait."
The agent nodded, "Understood. Life as a renter is not easy. Sis has been through that time too. Alright, I'll keep an eye on it. If anyone asks about you there again recently, I'll agree to it directly."
"Okay, thank you, sis."
A couple of days later, they received good news.
After the filming ended that afternoon, the agent wanted to take him to a grand event.
"The person casually mentioned it again yesterday, and I praised you enthusiastically, which is how I got tonight's invitation."
"The opportunity is yours to grasp, and whether you can seize it depends on yourself."
"Be observant, speak sweetly, and have high emotional intelligence. My future success in the industry depends on you."
Xiang Yang agreed and secretly sent a message to Chen Jiaojiao, saying he had a social engagement tonight and would be back late.
He changed into the trendiest clothes of the season, tidied himself up, and his agent took him to a clubhouse as luxurious as a palace.
Xiang Yang was truly enlightened today.
He never imagined a clubhouse could be so high-end.
It was as spacious as his own living room, able to accommodate dozens of people without feeling crowded.
And there were so many handsome men and beautiful women.
The so-called wealthy women being fawned over in the center didn't resemble the old, ugly, tasteless, and provincial women he had traditionally imagined, who only knew how to throw money at people.
Instead, they were well-maintained, elegant, and possessed a charm that spoke of years of experience.
Xiang Yang thought he was the only one who received an invitation. Upon entering and standing in the crowd, he was so packed he could barely see the front, realizing how competitive this industry was.
He watched as the two hostesses of the evening greeted the agents and mingled warmly before everyone took their seats.
They began to introduce themselves one by one.
It was like participating in a talent show, with everyone preparing elaborate speeches to leave a good first impression on the judges.
When it was Xiang Yang's turn, he hadn't prepared anything in advance, and he couldn't say those kinds of words. He simply stated his name.
"And that's it?"
The beautiful woman with long hair smiled at him.
"You're quite good-looking. Just a bit dull. Can you tell me what your specialty is?"
Specialty?
Others could sing, dance, or play instruments. Xiang Yang thought for a moment.
"I'm obedient."
"What did you say?"
"I said my specialty is being obedient."
With a burst of laughter, everyone in the room burst into laughter, and the woman also laughed.
"I underestimated you. I thought you were dull and honest, unable to speak well, but I didn't expect you to be so resourceful."
"Can you show me how obedient you are?"
Xiang Yang nodded, "What do you want me to do, sister?"
The woman with long hair turned to the one with short hair, "I'm asking you, what do you want him to do?"