Please Like Her 32 – Happy Birthday
The variety show recording is over.
But everyone didn’t part ways so quickly; instead, they found a place to have a meal together. While waiting for the dishes to arrive, they decided to hold an impromptu script reading session to resolve some of the specific issues they had encountered at home and, in the process, conduct some performance assessments.
When Song Zeqian handed the script to Lin Yanyan, she accepted it with both hands.
Song Zeqian looked at her and said, “You’ve become quite polite lately.”
After being praised, Lin Yanyan’s lips almost reached the sky, and she replied, “Of course!”
Song Zeqian’s expression became more indifferent, and he said, “I’m not complimenting you.”
Lin Yanyan : “?”
Seeing that Lin Yanyan didn’t catch on, Shang Lu had to step in and translate, cruelly informing her of the truth: “What Song Zeqian means is that you don’t resemble the character as much anymore.”
Lin Yanyan : “!”
So, after finishing the meal, Song Zeqian confirmed that Lin Yanyan didn’t have work the next day, and took her with him.
Ye Lu appeared shocked and asked, “Hasn’t my special training ended? Why are you taking me away again?”
Song Zeqian said directly, “I can’t spend the night alone with her.”
Ye Lu understood.
The meaning of his existence was to be the person who could prove their innocence, right?
Even though Ye Lu was unhappy, he was still taken away.
Lin Yanyan’s agent was quite happy and said, “Have a safe journey! Yanyan, study well!”
Lin Yanyan : “…”
*Sob sob*
The meal was already over, and Xu Ze’s assistant was waiting downstairs to take him back.
Jiang Jing’s car was parked nearby, and she was not very fond of too many work staff getting involved in her personal life. She planned to drive herself back and asked Shang Lu, “Is your assistant not here yet? Should I give you a ride?”
Shang Lu waved her hand and said, “It’s not my assistant; it’s… my boyfriend coming to pick me up, and he’s already here.”
She had only told Lin Yanyan about her relationship with Chi Yan, as she found it odd to mention it to her other friends. As a result, no one else knew.
Jiang Jing smiled, looking somewhat surprised, and said, “Xiao Lu has grown up; it’s the age to start dating.”
When she saw Chi Yan coming to pick up Shang Lu, she had a knowing expression and said with a smile, “I guessed he liked you the first time I saw him in your dressing room.”
Shang Lu was taken aback for a moment and signaled to Chi Yan not to approach. She couldn’t help but ask Jiang Jing, “So early? Why?”
“Only the person who holds you in their heart will remember what you like to eat and what you don’t like to eat. Love is hidden in the details,” Jiang Jing answered Shang Lu’s question this way, and then urged, “Hurry, don’t keep him waiting.”
Shang Lu smiled at Jiang Jing and then hurried over to Chi Yan. She asked him with concern, “Aren’t you cold with so little clothing?”
“It’s not cold. Did you forget about my Mom?” Chi Yan answered while nodding to Jiang Jing, and then he and Shang Lu walked out together.
Thinking about the beautiful woman in a dress she had seen that day, Shang Lu mused, “Indeed, genes are powerful.”
As they got in the car on the way back.
Shang Lu looked at the night scenery outside the window and suddenly said, “Today is the last recording of our show.”
Chi Yan naturally understood what she wanted to say and asked, “Will you miss everyone?”
Shang Lu nodded. Yesterday, Lin Yanyan cried so much that she didn’t want to cry along with Lin Yanyan, but at night, she still quietly shed some tears in the bedroom at the thought of parting.
Feeling somewhat sentimental, Shang Lu leaned her head against the car window and said, “Actually, when I first joined this show, I just thought the format of selecting guests was interesting, and I didn’t particularly like anyone else. I really didn’t expect that I would become friends with them later. The time of recording this variety show has become an important part of my life, and we have walked this path together without even realizing it. Parting like this makes me feel really reluctant.”
Chi Yan remained silent for a while, and then he asked, “Isn’t the cast of your movie included all the members?”
There’s no need to part ways.
Shang Lu: “!”
Shang Lu wiped away the tears that were about to fall and said, “Ah… I cried too early.”
She immediately put these thoughts behind her and chatted with Chi Yan about the things that had happened in the past two days, instantly becoming cheerful and excited.
As for the tears? She would save them for when the filming of the movie wraps up!
It was already time for elementary and middle school students to start their winter break.
Xiao Mi’s roommate happened to be neighbors with Wang Rong and Xue Zishan, and the two little girls were always inseparable during their free time. Seeing that Xiao Mi had made good friends, Shang Lu felt happy. After spending a few days with Xiao Mi, she helped Xiao Mi pack her bags and sent Xiao Mi to Xue Zishan’s place for a while.
Valentine’s Day is coming soon.
Shang Lu told Chi Yan a few days in advance that she didn’t want to celebrate Valentine’s Day and instead planned to spend the day with Xue Zishan and Wang Rong.
Upon learning the reason, Chi Yan naturally understood and asked on the D-day, “Do you need me to accompany you?”
Shang Lu shook her head and replied, “Today is not the best time to introduce you to them.”
Today is Qingqing’s birthday, and Shanglu wanted to accompany Xue Zishan and Wang Rong with Xiao Mi to make them feel better.
Before leaving, as always, Chi Yan would hug her and say, “Come back early.”
This time, Shanglu didn’t let go of Chi Yan and whispered, “I’m sorry, this is our first holiday together. I should be celebrating with you.”
“It’s okay,” Chi Yan understood and gently said, “This is just an ordinary day. Every day with you is a holiday.”
Shang Lu arrived at Xue Zishan and Wang Rong’s home, where the two had prepared a sumptuous meal for her. Xiao Mi also returned from the neighbor’s house with a doll her good friend had lent her.
Shanglu also brought a beautiful cake, as they had agreed that she would buy this year’s cake with the words [ Happy 23rd Birthday, Qingqing ].
Xue Zishan smiled and told Shang Lu, “You’re mistaken, Xiao Lu. Qingqing is 24 years old. She’s born on the same year as you, and still older than you.”
Shang Lu expressed her thoughts, “If Sister Qingqing had been reborn, she would be 23 this year.”
Xue Zishan’s eyes welled up instantly. She took the cake and placed it on the table, murmuring, “Yes, 23. She should be 23.”
Wang Rong turned away to wipe his tears and said, “Shang Lu is right; we’ve been buying the wrong age all these years. We’ll buy 24 next year!”
They had dinner together, celebrating Qingqing’s birthday.
Before leaving, Xue Zishan also brought out a birthday gift for Shang Lu. She said, “I saw your fans online saying that you’ve been celebrating your birthday privately every year, so we prepared a gift for you in advance. I don’t know if you’ll like it.”
Shang Lu replied, “I’ll like anything my parents give me.” She accepted the gift and embraced both Wang Rong and Xue Zishan. Then she looked at Xiao Mi and asked, “Do you want to go home with Sister?”
Xiao Mi thought for a moment and answered, “I want to play with Xiao Hui for a few more days.”
Xiao Hui referred to her roommate, the girl who lived next door.
At this age, kids just love to play, and being social is good for them too, so Shang Lu gently patted Xiao Mi’s head and said, “If you want to come back, have your parents call Sister.”
Xiao Mi nodded obediently and waved goodbye to Shang Lu.
Xiao Mi: “I do not wish to be a third wheel on valentine’s day!”