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Chapter 62 Apology Statement
"I'm sorry, I've been very busy lately and I'm afraid I won't be able to find the time."

"Given our relationship, we can definitely say whatever we want. I've really been busy these past few days, and I have to go out of town to film early Friday morning. My schedule is really tight."

"It's nothing serious, don't worry about it. A friend of a friend is a friend too."

"No, really no, even for your sake, I couldn't possibly be that ruthless."

"Okay, okay, I'll contact you again when I have time."

After hanging up the phone, Lu Nanting asked, "Who was that?"

"Do you know Su Qi, the CEO of Qiyue?"

"Oh, your senior brother? How could I not know him?"

Lu Nanting felt a little sour.

For a while, Gu Lanxi often went out to dinner with Su Qi. The paparazzi staked out her for more than half a year but couldn't find anything. Seeing that the two of them met frequently, they finally saw hope and spread rumors that the two of them were dating.

Every time Lu Nanting saw the message, he would sulk for a long time. They were just too familiar with each other!

Gu Lanxi knew about those rumors back then, but after she invested in Qiyue and became its major shareholder, those rumors all disappeared.

I had thought Lu Nanting was acting a bit strangely during that period, and now it seems he really was jealous.

Thinking of this, Gu Lanxi felt a little happy.

It's clearly a rather annoying thing, but I talk about it with a sense of joy:
"Didn't someone water my money tree with boiling water before? That person was the brother-in-law of one of his vice presidents. Yesterday, he asked Uncle Zhao to mediate, but when he saw that I wouldn't budge, he asked President Su to plead for me."

Lu Nanting frowned as he recalled how she had angrily called the lawyer that morning.

"But the vice president's brother-in-law is neither his brother-in-law nor mine. What's there to say about feelings? They say you can give him one or two chances, but not a third. You've already given him so many chances. He's not doing this because he's realized his mistake; he's just afraid of going to jail."

"The problem is that the family situation is a bit complicated."

Gu Lanxi relayed what Liang Shizhao had told her, and Lu Nanting roughly understood her thoughts, but his brows remained furrowed.

Even the most powerful local bullies have varying degrees of strength...

Compared to the Lu family, what is the Gao family?
Understanding his meaning, Gu Lanxi quickly waved her hand:

"In business, it's better to resolve conflicts than to let them fester. You don't need to worry about it. Since Senior Brother Su has spoken up, he owes me a favor. Favors are worth a lot these days, so I'm the one who's profiting."

Lu Nanting understood these social interactions, but he was always impatient with them, so he didn't ask any more questions. Instead, he leaned closer and asked her:

"What groceries did you buy? I'll take a look at the recipe first, so I'll have a better idea of ​​what to do before I start cooking."

Gu Lanxi returned to the payment page, paid in two quick transactions, and then gave him a playful smile:
"We agreed that I'd be the head chef today, so I've decided to appoint you as the assistant chef!"

Lu Nanting's maternal family made their fortune in the catering industry, so he naturally knew what the position of "dunzi" was.

To put it simply, they are the people in the kitchen who specialize in cutting and preparing vegetables, the chef's assistant.

They don't usually have to cook for themselves, but occasionally cooking for a few days is a kind of fun in their lives.

Well, a mound it is!

His knife skills are passable.

While waiting for the delivery, Gu Lanxi took the script and leaned against him quietly to read it, while Lu Nanting took the sheet music and made corrections.

Not long after, the phone rang again.

This time, someone from Lu Nanting's side contacted us.

"Issue an apology statement? Okay, send me the text first so I can take a look."

Since it's going to be released in his name, it wouldn't be right not to let him review it.

Lu Nanting answered the phone, said only that one sentence, and hung up. Gu Lanxi was confused and asked him, "Apologize? Apologize for what?"

"Don't worry, the apology statement about occupying public resources isn't about apologizing for the marriage itself; at most, it's an explanation of the reason for the secret marriage."

"Oh."

Basically, all these apology statements are pretty much the same, with only one purpose: to gain enough attention and then shift the blame—"They insist on getting involved in this drama, and I'm so annoyed! It really has nothing to do with me! Everyone, please move on! Otherwise, you'll ruin my life!"

It is commonly known as having to do both.

Sometimes, when you're navigating the world, you can't have too high a moral compass.

Although the tactics were underhanded, they were effective.

This is enough.

But Lu Nanting was clearly a little too proud to admit it:
"Sigh, this is the first time I've apologized since I debuted. It feels weird."

Gu Lanxi couldn't help but advise:
"You can't enjoy the fans' kindness while complaining about how annoying they are, can you?"

"I don't find them annoying, I just hope everyone can focus more on my work and not be so concerned about my private life. This is what I think: being a singer is just my profession, not my whole life." It has to be said that compared to Gu Lanxi's worldliness, Lu Nanting still has a bit of naivety and stubbornness.

"Then you can be more low-key, like me."

"That won't do. If I'm like you, unable to support a team, and have to rely on my mom to pay for everything I wear to walk the red carpet and wear haute couture, wouldn't that be embarrassing?"

Okay, they've become worldly-wise in their actions, but their mental development hasn't kept up.

It's basically the same principle as angry young people.

Gu Lanxi couldn't help but laugh:
"Besides relying on your parents, you can also rely on me. I'm quite willing to spend money on you."

Lu Nanting refused without hesitation:
"That won't do. As a human being, my pride won't allow me to be a kept man!"

Gu Lanxi was just teasing him and didn't really mean to do it. She wasn't annoyed by the rejection; instead, she nodded in agreement.

"Okay, that makes sense. So why don't you write more songs? Selling the copyrights seems to be quite profitable?"

"You also need inspiration. Sometimes it just pops into my head, and sometimes I don't feel anything for a long time. If I force myself to write it, it just doesn't feel right."

"Then invite someone to sing a song?"

"I might collaborate with someone later, but I don't have that plan at the moment."

He has the means to pursue his own goals, and he is unwilling to compromise with reality unless absolutely necessary.

The copy arrived quickly, and Gu Lanxi leaned over to take a look.

The full text is as follows:

Apology Statement

Dear little dragonflies, friends, and everyone who cares about me:

These past few days, my wedding has taken up a lot of public resources and caused a lot of trouble for all sectors of society. This was not my intention, and I am truly sorry.

Yearning for sweet love and longing for a happy future is a human instinct.

I sincerely ask everyone to understand my strong desire, as an adult, to start a family with the girl I've liked for many years.

I'm not ready to introduce her to everyone yet, and I apologize for that.

After all, marrying me really takes a lot of courage.

May every little dragonfly fly to the other side of happiness and find its own unique happiness.

Lu Nanting

[Date]

Who wrote this copy?

Gu Lanxi finished reading it and felt it was alright.

"I don't know, but it's most likely Fan Tiantian?"

In recent years, the country's birth rate has been declining, and policies have changed again and again. Now, various regions are advocating that having more children will bring more happiness, and that you can receive subsidies for having a third child.

He's practically a model of early marriage, getting married as soon as he reaches the legal age!
"If everyone married as young as we did, the birth rate could be saved."

They were truly setting an example by responding to the nation's call.

Once this statement is released, the level of public attention will not only not decrease, but may even increase.

Because it aligns with current mainstream values, it can have a positive impact on young people's relationships and marriage.

"That's not necessarily true. Getting married is one thing, having children is another. Having children requires considering work arrangements. At the very least, I need to free up time in advance to accompany you to prenatal checkups and take care of the child. Children will lack a sense of security if they lack their father's presence during their growth."

Gu Lanxi was quite surprised that he had thought so far ahead!
"Why are you looking at me like that? My brothers take care of their kids themselves. When I was little, my dad was the one who often picked me up from school. There are even desks that the three of us brothers used in his office! They're so busy, yet they still find time to take care of their kids. Of course, I'll be a good dad too!"

He doesn't have to work regular hours, so he has more freedom!
Seeing his excited expression as he tried to prove himself, Gu Lanxi couldn't help but laugh:

"I just think it's rare to have such a sense of responsibility at your age."

"Of course! I'm much better than you think!"

Lu Nanting looked proud.

Gu Lanxi nodded: "Yes, you are indeed very good!"

Lu Nanting couldn't help but laugh, revealing his deep dimples: "Praise me a few more times, I love to hear it!"

Gu Lanxi remained silent and didn't argue with him, pretending not to hear.

(End of this chapter)