Chapter 391: 391: Happy to see it succeed, A Cheng and Xiao Bai (third update, thanks to "Luo Xiao Cang" for the reward)

"What about Brother Lu?" Jiang Nuo repeated.

"It’s not about Brother Lu at all." 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

"But Brother Lu is over thirty, and it’s hard for him to find a girl he likes..." Jiang Nuo tried to reason.

Mu Qiuniang glanced at him, "If one of my former admirers showed up, pursuing me for hundreds of years, would you also think it’s not easy for them and want to let me go?"

"How could that be?!" Jiang Nuo exploded, "You’re my wife, in this life and the next, and the one after that, forever and ever. Tell me which old fool would knowingly hit on you even though you have a husband?"

"It’s just a hypothetical."

"..." Jiang Nuo realized what his wife meant and felt torn, "But that’s different. When Brother Lu liked Xiaobai, there was no one beside Xiaobai. Wife, when you have me beside you, you can’t change your heart or act rashly, Red Love can’t happen!"

Though he cared about Brother Lu, he was more concerned about his own wife.

"Isn’t there someone beside Xiaobai now?"

"But Xiaobai isn’t with A Cheng yet, right? If they were officially together, I definitely wouldn’t encourage Brother Lu to pursue Xiaobai anymore..."

Jiang Nuo thought about it and realized it didn’t seem right. Xiaobai relied on Mu Cheng so much, it seemed natural. Encouraging Brother Lu to pursue Xiaobai now would only make Brother Lu fall deeper?

"Whatever you want."

As soon as Mu Qiuniang finished speaking, Jiang Nuo changed his mind again, "Wait, wife, let me think it over."

Mu Qiuniang was helpless, what’s there to think about? It’s not his business, what could he do?

When it comes to matters of the heart, only those involved truly understand.

That night, Jiang Nuo asked Mu Qiuniang to go to sleep first while he went to have a serious chat with Brother Lu.

It was a rare occasion for Jiang Nuo not to hurry to accompany his wife and instead focus on someone else’s matters. This showed how significant Brother Lu was to him, even though he usually complained about Lu Mingchen meddling too much, like a gossip.

Lu Mingchen, who was planning to rest, was a bit puzzled when Jiang Nuo sought him out, "Unusual, to have you here in the middle of the night instead of with your wife. Did you get into some trouble and want me to clean up after you?"

"You’re overthinking. When have I ever needed you to do that? I have something to discuss with you."

"What could possibly make you leave your wife? The world may be vast, but your wife is greatest." Lu Mingchen teased him, handing him a cup of warm water, "It’s late, better to drink water. Tea or coffee isn’t good for sleep, and you have to shoot tomorrow morning."

"Hmm!" Jiang Nuo sat down, hesitating on how to start.

After all, it’s Brother Lu’s personal matter. Although they had talked about it last time, Brother Lu had brought it up. This time was different; Jiang Nuo wanted to bring it up. How could he present the topic naturally?

"Something on your mind?" Lu Mingchen poured him a glass of water and sat across from him.

"A bit, but it’s not about me; it’s about you."

"About me? Are you going to break the contract with me?" Lu Mingchen could only think of this. What else could make Jiang Nuo leave his wife to find him?

"We’ve been brothers for many years. How could I break the contract? Even if I left the company, I’d take you along."

"Speaking of brotherhood, that’s nice, brother!"

"Stop joking. I’m serious. Have you noticed that Xiaobai is getting a bit too close to her cousin?" Jiang Nuo probed.

"Didn’t I tell you last time? You said it’s a normal cousin relationship and encouraged me to pursue boldly. What, changed your mind after seeing it yourself?" Lu Mingchen seemed relaxed, even joking with Jiang Nuo.

"I was only listening to you before—what you hear is false, what you see is true."

"Don’t tell me you came all this way late at night just to tell me this?"

"Yes, I was worried you might take it too hard and came to assuage you. But now it seems you don’t need my comforting at all. A real man is more mature and stable than a young guy like me."

Lu Mingchen laughed, "Matters of the heart must be mutual. If only one party is willing, what’s the point? Those one-sided loves, intense idol-like unrequited loves, only exist in novels. In real life, where does that happen? Even the strongest emotions fade over time, let alone an unrequited love. Knowing there’s no hope, why waste so much emotion, hurting others and oneself? Not everyone gets the chance to meet the right person early and get together smoothly like you."

"That’s luck! I said before my wife is my lucky star, and I’ve recognized her for life. Brother Lu, don’t worry, destiny can’t be explained; it comes when it comes. Maybe your person is on the way, just a bit slow, taking breaks, barely reaching you, but she’ll get there eventually."

"Do you really need to say that? Just focus on you and Sister-in-law Jiang. In this entertainment circle, truly happy couples are few. Everyone’s watching you two, hoping you can create a myth. Myths are beautiful, but making them a reality is difficult."

Jiang Nuo had some awareness of what Lu Mingchen mentioned. Being a celebrity comes with its share of gossip and rumors. Given his status in the entertainment world, such talk rarely reached his ears.

But he knew he was a stumbling block for many, waiting to see him falter.

Firstly, he was too young to have achieved so much, causing dissatisfaction. Secondly, his love with Mu Qiuniang was too high-profile, too perfect, too happy, raised up so high that any small issue in their relationship could be blown up as a blemish.

Everyone desires a fairy-tale love, but few truly possess it in real life. So they yearn for a couple that makes them believe in love again.

That’s why there’s so much support for him and Mu Qiuniang on his social media, as his relationship rekindles their faith in love!

Indeed, some fans have messaged, demanding they stay happy forever!

These words reflect everyone’s true wishes.

People may claim not to believe in love, calling it deceitful, but deep down, they yearn for someone to create a miracle that proves fairy tales exist.

This gives life anticipation.

"Brother Lu, do you think there’s any chance of me and Qiuniang separating?" Jiang Nuo countered.

With others, he wouldn’t be sure, but with Mu Qiuniang, he firmly believed—as long as he’s alive, they can be together forever!