When Mother Qin saw the news, she was completely stunned. She rubbed her eyes, then carefully examined the photos on the computer screen. It was indeed her Lulu, no doubt about it.
Oh my goodness, Lulu is in a romantic relationship, and her partner is none other than Jin Zhongbei.
This was truly unexpected and surprising.
Mother Qin felt a mixture of joy and concern.
She knew just how famous Jin Zhongbei was. She leaned back in her chair, feeling both excited and worried.
Before long, Mother Qin’s phone rang.
[Sister, why didn’t you give us any hints? Lulu is amazing, finding such an impressive boyfriend! You must be so happy!]
【Third Aunt, you need to bring Bei Shen home quickly. I want his autograph. Many of our classmates like him!】
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【Yap. Hbys, uswa dklnl Nwzw kp tlvvkdt xsal clywvkqwz lhlau eyu!】
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Ysvbla Ckd’p rbsdl oyp csxcyaele cu xlppytlp qasx alzyvkhlp yde qakldep. Fbl tsv qawpvayvle yde vwadle sqq bla rbsdl.
Esaakle vbyv bla ryaldvp xktbv byhl plld vbl dlop, Ckd Zkzw iwknjzu nyzzle bla xsvbla obld pbl alvwadle bsxl. Tsolhla, vbl rbsdl oyp wdalynbyczl.
“Yu xsx’p rbsdl kp dsv osajkdt,” pbl pyke ydmkswpzu vs Kkd Hbsdtclk. “Rp pbl xye yv xl qsa vbl dlop?”
“Yyucl bla rbsdl ayd swv sq cyvvlau.”
“Rv pbswzed’v cl. Yu xsx kp yeeknvle vs bla rbsdl. Jlpkelp nzypp, pbl’p yzoyup sd kv.”
Kkd Hbsdtclk alxykdle pkzldv qsa y xsxldv. “Tso ycswv tkhkdt uswa qyvbla y nyzz vs ypj?”
Qin Yilu hesitated for a few seconds. “My dad has a competition coming up, and if he finds out I’ve been in a relationship and kept it a secret for so long, it might affect his performance.”
“What competition?”
Qin Yilu ran her hand through her hair. “I don’t think I’ve mentioned this before, but my dad is a basketball coach for the provincial team.”
Jin Zhongbei showed a brief look of surprise; he had always assumed that when she mentioned her dad’s training, it was about him losing weight. “So, is Uncle planning to take the provincial team to participate in a basketball championship?”
In the end, Qin Yilu plucked up the courage to call her father. Qin Yilu’s dad had a gentle tone, looking like a loving father, completely different from his commanding presence during matches. “I’ll finish up here and go see your mom in a while. She’s probably sleeping. It’s your birthday next week, and since you didn’t celebrate it at home last year, try to make time to come back this year.”
“Okay, Dad, I’ll go back next week.” After hanging up the phone, she grinned at Jin Zhongbei. “No worries, my dad will be back home soon.”
Jin Zhongbei raised his hand and ruffled her hair. “Is there anything else you haven’t told me?”
“Absolutely not, I swear I wouldn’t dare.” She thought for a moment and realized she had a secret Weibo account. She decided to delete it later.
Jin Zhongbei squinted and placed his fingertip on her lips. “What wouldn’t you dare to do? You dared to call me on a variety show, Pet Store Owner?”
Qin Yilu hesitated. “Well, there weren’t many male actors available for collaboration at the time, so I had to call you.”
Jin Zhongbei’s smile deepened at the corners of his mouth.
“Hey! Do you know how embarrassing it was for me at that time? Everyone was laughing at me, and I was making a fool of myself! I was practically begging you for attention!” Qin Yilu felt embarrassed just thinking about it, but luckily, she had a big heart. If she were more petty, she would never bring this up with Jin Zhongbei in the future. “When did you save my number?”
Jin Zhongbei seemed contemplative. “When you added me on WeChat.”
“But wasn’t that a long time ago? What about the time you answered my call?”
“At that time, I didn’t know you were doing the show. I just wanted to tease you. I didn’t expect you to react so quickly.”
Qin Yilu hummed a few times.
Jin Zhongbei held her close to his chest. “After today, everyone will forget the little incident on the show.”
Qin Yilu raised her hand and playfully hit his chest. “When did you really start liking me?” Anyway, that day she had practically initiated the kiss herself, so what’s not to ask?
Jin Zhongbei lowered his head and whispered in her ear, “Unconsciously.”
Qin Yilu was quite satisfied with this answer. “Everyone, from my childhood neighbors to teachers and classmates, says I’m adorable.”
Jin Zhongbei couldn’t help but chuckle and bent down to kiss the corner of her lips.
As the kiss deepened, his body grew warmer. Qin Yilu was nervous and didn’t know what to do. “Jin—Teacher Jin—uh, I don’t have that thing prepared here, so please be patient.”
Jin Zhongbei’s face darkened, and he gritted his teeth. “Lulu, what do I do if I can’t be patient?”
Qin Yilu immediately stepped back. “Then you should go take a shower.”
Jin Zhongbei looked at her with a deeply aggrieved expression.
Qin Yilu thought for a moment, feeling a bit unfair to him. However, she still had to go to work tomorrow to shoot an advertisement. “I heard that you men have—” She raised her right hand.
Jin Zhongbei’s face turned as dark as the bottom of a pot. “Qin Yilu!”
Qin Yilu quickly turned around to run, but Jin Zhongbei, with his long legs, reached out and hugged her from behind. “Well, tonight, I’ll teach you how to—” His voice was hoarse and seductive.
Lulu thought to herself, “You all have really misunderstood Bei Shen. All this talk of elegance and refinement, when he’s clearly quite the opposite.”
A week later, two days before Qin Yilu’s birthday, Jin Zhongbei accompanied her back home.
After a week of adjustment, Mother Qin finally accepted the fact that her daughter was dating a big shot in the entertainment industry. However, Father Qin was still concerned.
He wrote down several reasons privately.
First, Jin Zhongbei is nine years older than Lulu.
Second, there’s too much of an age gap between them.
Third, he really, really disapproves of entertainment industry relationships.
There were a few more reasons listed as well.
When Qin Yilu and Jin Zhongbei entered the house, Mother Qin greeted them warmly. “Please, have a seat. Our home is modest, and Bei Shen, I hope you don’t mind.”
Jin Zhongbei replied, “Aunty, just call me by my name.”
Mother Qin looked at him and said, “I used to see you on TV, and up close, you’re even more handsome than on television. Zhongbei, could you please sign an autograph for me later?”
Jin Zhongbei smiled gently, thinking that Lulu’s personality might be more like her mother’s. “Of course.”
Qin Yilu muttered, “Mom, he’s my boyfriend now, not a big celebrity. He’s just an ordinary person.”
Mother Qin glanced at her and said, “Zhongbei, I’ll make some tea for you.”
Father Qin cleared his throat and sat there without saying a word.
“Father, is your throat bothering you?” Qin Yilu asked.
Father Qin gave her a stern look.
Jin Zhongbei placed a gift box on the coffee table and said, “Uncle, I heard from Lulu that you had a previous back injury from your training. I’ve arranged for a massage chair to be delivered tomorrow. It should help with your recovery.”
Qin Yilu turned her head and whispered, “When did you order that? I had no idea.” Cunning!
Father Qin spoke sternly, “Mr. Jin, I appreciate your visit to our home today, but I have a few words to say. I don’t have high hopes for your relationship with Lulu.”
Qin Yilu remained silent.
Jin Zhongbei remained composed.
“In your entertainment industry, it’s often one moment you’re together, and the next moment you’re breaking up, infidelity, third parties, too much temptation! It seems like you treat relationships as child’s play,” Father Qin continued.
Qin Yilu: “Dad…”
Jin Zhongbei smiled faintly, “Uncle, what you mentioned does exist, but it doesn’t represent everyone in the industry. We also have many celebrity couples, like XX and XX, and XXX and XXX, who have happy families.”
“Can you guarantee that, though? Can you promise that you’ll treat our Lulu well for a lifetime?” Father Qin, despite not paying much attention to the entertainment industry, knew that men like Jin Zhongbei were naturally attractive to many women.
Mother Qin brought in the tea, also worried about this issue.
Jin Zhongbei pursed his lips and said, “Uncle, if I’ve decided to be with Lulu, it’s a lifelong commitment. Lulu is a precious gem, and I will cherish her.” Saying such words to his elders made him a bit uncomfortable.
Qin Yilu gazed at them with adoration, “Oh, this person is just too charming.”
Father Qin thought to himself: Smooth talker.
Mother Qin was internally moved: So romantic.
Qin Yilu sniffed, “Dad, Mom, I know you’re worried about me. We take this relationship seriously. Over the past two years, many men have confessed their feelings to me.”
The three people in the room all stared at her.
Qin Yilu flipped her hair, “I’m so beautiful, of course, men confess to me! But I’ve rejected all of them. I can tell they don’t truly like me. However, Jin Zhongbei is different. When I’m with him, I feel safe. His kindness to me doesn’t pressure me. Hehehe, I know I’ve gained quite a few of his fans, but I’ll take good care of him for them.”
Father Qin was left speechless.
Jin Zhongbei looked at her with a warm feeling in his heart.
Take good care of him…
For lunch, Mother Qin had reserved a private room in a nearby restaurant. As they headed downstairs, Qin Yilu and Jin Zhongbei walked behind. He was holding her hand and said, “When we get back, talk to those who pursued you.”
Qin Yilu smirked, feeling quite pleased, “Is Bei Shen jealous? Don’t worry, I won’t change my mind.” Her head rested on his shoulder.
Jin Zhongbei continued to lead her forward.
Father Qin, walking ahead, spoke slowly, “I’ve invited a few people.”
Jin Zhongbei and Qin Yilu saw six men in black suits with black sunglasses standing at the entrance of the community. They were all over two meters tall and had a commanding presence.
Father Qin said, “These are some members of our team. They’ve always treated Lulu like their little sister. They heard that Lulu is back, and since they had a day off today, they decided to come and say hello.”
Qin Yilu blinked and rushed to her father’s side, “Dad, what are you doing? Are you trying to act like a gangster or something?”
Father Qin looked innocent, “Jin Zhongbei’s father is a director, and he’s either in his second marriage or still with his current wife. Lulu, Dad wants to let their family know that our family also has people.”
Mother Qin tried to console her son-in-law, “Sometimes, Lulu’s dad can be a bit childish.”
Jin Zhongbei remained calm and said, “I understand, Auntie.”
The basketball players approached and waved to them.
Father Qin had a cheerful expression.
Suddenly, someone spoke up, “Hey, Brother Bei, it’s you!”
Jin Zhongbei and the basketball players exchanged greetings, “Long time no see.”
“You haven’t played basketball with us in a while. I never expected that Lulu’s boyfriend would be you.”
Jin Zhongbei replied with a smile, “It’s fate!” Then he turned to Father Qin, “Uncle, I also love playing basketball. If you have the time, we can have a match together.”
Father Qin’s face turned dark.
After the couple’s public relationship was revealed, Qin Yilu’s popularity and resources improved in various aspects. Some people even said that Jiang Xiao was the most capable agent because she signed Qin Yilu, and Qin Yilu helped the most eligible bachelor in the industry bid farewell to his single status.
So, Jiang Xiao was hailed as a hero.
Jiang Xiao, in private, often joked about being the matchmaker for the couple.
In the fall of that year, after three TV dramas starring Qin Yilu were broadcast consecutively, she had firmly established herself as a top-tier actress, her market value soared, and she remained a hot topic. At the same time, she faced quite a bit of online harassment from haters. However, no one could have predicted that she would be attacked in a parking lot.
The incident happened so quickly that when a wooden club was swung violently towards her from behind, Lulu screamed in terror.
Qin Yilu was rushed to the hospital, and the news was reported by the media.
Jin Zhongbei hurried back from out of town to stay by her side in the hospital. He held her hand, deeply concerned.
In the middle of the night, Qin Yilu woke up, feeling a fiery pain throughout her body. As soon as she moved, he noticed.
“Lulu—”
“Why are you here? I’m fine.”
“How can you be fine? The doctor said if that person had struck just a bit higher, it could have hit your head. The consequences would have been unthinkable.”
Qin Yilu attempted to sit up but was held back by him. “Don’t move, what do you want to do?”
Seeing his distressed expression, Qin Yilu obediently lay back down. She gazed into his eyes, and when she saw his eyes were red, her heart shook. “I’m really fine, don’t worry. Lele shouldn’t have called you.”
Jin Zhongbei looked at her with profound and firm words, “Lulu, you must not get into any trouble.”
In his eyes, she saw his panic and realized how much he cared about her. “I know, I know.”
Jin Zhongbei gently held her in his arms. “I can’t bear it. My mom had an accident while trying to avoid the paparazzi.”
Qin Yilu choked up, reaching out to hug him. “I’ll be with you forever.”
Afterward, the police investigated, and the suspect turned out to be a fan of Cheng Ying. Jin Zhongbei managed to keep this incident from being exposed to the public.
At that time, Qin Yilu had fully recovered.
Cheng Ying proactively contacted Jin Zhongbei. The two of them were friends of many years and could talk about anything.
Cheng Ying: “I’m truly sorry.”
Jin Zhongbei: “It’s not your fault.”
Cheng Ying: “How is Lulu’s injury?”
Jin Zhongbei: “She’s much better now.”
Cheng Ying: “That’s good. Zhongbei, I will announce my marriage next week.”
A smile appeared on Jin Zhongbei’s face. “Congratulations.”
Cheng Ying: “Thank you. But we might not invite you to the wedding. We’ve decided to keep it small, just close relatives from both sides.”
Jin Zhongbei: “I’ll prepare a gift.”
After chatting for a while, Cheng Ying’s phone rang. She smiled lightly and said, “It’s my husband; he’s here to pick me up. I’ll introduce you to each other another time.”
“Sure. Take care.”
At that moment, Cheng Ying walked towards the door, a happy smile on her lips, radiating the aura of being in love.
Some people in life are not meant to stay with you forever. Life continues, so don’t get stuck in the past.
Towards the end of that year, Jin Zhongbei and Qin Yilu got engaged. Simultaneously, Jin Zhongbei announced his retirement from the entertainment industry.
The news created quite a stir in the industry.
Qin Yilu teased him at home, “I really wish we could work on another project together.”
Jin Zhongbei responded, “Aren’t I already helping you with your acting all the time?”
Qin Yilu was puzzled, “What?”
Jin Zhongbei raised an eyebrow, “Hands-on, ultra-HD quality.”
Qin Yilu grimaced, “Jin Zhongbei, you have no shame!”
In the evening, she lay in bed, scrolling through her social media. Fans expressed their fondness for both Jin Zhongbei and her and left comments on their posts.
Jin Zhongbei took a shower and returned to the room, lying down next to her.
“Are you really not coming back to the industry?” she asked.
“Not for the next couple of years,” he replied.
Qin Yilu stared at him and playfully poked his face, “Middle-aged man, keep yourself in shape, don’t become like Old Qin. In case you change your mind in the future, you can take our child to appear on variety shows.”
Jin Zhongbei squinted, “Middle-aged people should indeed become parents.”
Qin Yilu remained silent.
The next morning, a soft ray of light filtered through the curtains as Qin Yilu’s phone rang. Jin Zhongbei picked it up and saw a message from Shen Chen: “Lulu, I contacted Director Zhang yesterday, and he’s interested in having you as the female lead in his new movie.”
Jin Zhongbei replied, “I think it might be inconvenient. We’re planning to have a child.”
Shen Chen was taken aback.
Jin Zhongbei was about to put the phone down when he noticed a new message on her Weibo. He opened it and found it was from a fan account called “Cute Passervy Fab of BeiBei.” A small smile crept onto his face.
This fan really kept their identity well-hidden.
The next year, in early winter, Qin Yilu gave birth to a little princess, and the happiest person of all was Jin Zhongbei.
When the Zhou couple, along with Zhou Simu, came to visit the little princess, Jiang Xiao held the baby, and Zhou Xiulin politely congratulated Jin Zhongbei while secretly feeling envious.
Zhou Simu gently touched the baby’s face, “My dad always said he’d give me a little sister. I’ve been waiting for a long time.”
Zhou Xiulin touched his nose, “I can’t give you a little sister, but I can find you a beautiful daughter-in-law.”
Jin Zhongbei couldn’t bear it, “Mr. Zhou, my daughter was just born.”
Zhou Xiulin retorted, “My son isn’t bad either.”
Zhou Simu said with a serious expression, “Dad, you need to step up your game. Uncle Jin got married late and still had a baby.”
Everyone in the room burst into laughter.
Sansukini: This is the finale for the Yilu-Zhongbei story. 2 more extras for the Zhou’s.
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