"Of course I do!" Xu Yiyi replied without hesitation. "Mom, I haven't appeared in public for ages. If I don't take part in variety shows or act in dramas, my fans will surely forget about me!"
Despite his young age, Xu Yiyi was highly career - oriented. He was eager to earn money to relieve his mother's burden.
"But this variety show requires both mom and dad to participate. Amy means to let Uncle Lu pretend to be your dad again. Do you mind?"
Xu Qingqing took Xu Yiyi's little hand. Her son's strong career drive must have come from that workaholic Lu Chuanbai.
"I don't mind! I like Uncle Lu."
Xu Yiyi genuinely liked getting close to Lu Chuanbai. He always felt a mysterious connection with Lu Chuanbai. Even after knowing that Lu Chuanbai wasn't his biological father, this sense of closeness remained.
Hearing that Uncle Lu could also participate in the variety show, Xu Yiyi was even happier. His big eyes twinkled. Maybe this was a chance to bring his mom and Uncle Lu closer!
Sure enough, Xu Qingqing knew this little guy would definitely agree.
Xu Qingqing let out a long sigh and rubbed her forehead. "Then you should discuss this with Uncle Lu. If he agrees, I have no objection."
"Okay. I'll go find Uncle Lu right away. I'll also go for a walk with the dog with him."
Xu Yiyi and Xu An'an rushed out excitedly. Since Lu Chuanbai got Wangcai, the two kids would play with the dog whenever they had time.
Lu Chuanbai was dressed in a white casual suit, holding the dog leash of Wangcai.
He was trying hard to maintain his image, standing at the entrance of the Xu family's house.
On the other end of the leash, Wangcai was eager to run on the road. Its four paws kept moving on the ground. It was as strong as a calf and was dragging Lu Chuanbai forward.
"Wangcai, behave!"
No matter what Lu Chuanbai said, Wangcai wouldn't listen. He once again regretted why he had chosen to raise a dog. A cat would have been more obedient.
It not only ruined his image but also liked to destroy things at home. The leather sofa at home had a hole in it after just a few days of Wangcai's "efforts".
"Uncle Lu!"
Xu Yiyi and Xu An'an ran out of the house. Xu An'an smiled and stroked Wangcai's head.
Feeling the presence of the human cubs, Wangcai's wild energy subsided a lot. It obediently lay on the ground, allowing Xu An'an to stroke its head.
Xu Yiyi looked at Lu Chuanbai with a big smile. "Uncle Lu, my agent sent an announcement. She wants me to participate in a show."
"Uncle Lu, could you pretend to be my dad one more time and accompany me on the variety show? I'll give you 30% of the earnings!"
"Please, Uncle Lu." Xu Yiyi hugged Lu Chuanbai's calf and swayed back and forth. He was even weaker than Wangcai.
Lu Chuanbai crossed his arms dissatisfiedly, looked at Xu Yiyi, and raised his eyebrows. "What did you just say? Pretend? Do you think that's an appropriate word?"
The word "pretend" really bothered him. He was the real deal!
"I was wrong. It's not pretend. You'll be my real dad." Xu Yiyi quickly changed his words.
Hearing that he was the real dad, Lu Chuanbai was satisfied.
That's right!
"How long will the shooting last? Will your mom participate?" Lu Chuanbai was most concerned about whether Xu Qingqing would be in the show.
"Mom will definitely participate. It's a five - episode show, and it will take a month. Do you have the time, Uncle Lu?"
Thinking that Lu Chuanbai was very busy with work, Xu Yiyi frowned, worried that Lu Chuanbai couldn't record the whole show.
"I'll share the money I earn with you!"
"Don't even mention sharing the money. I'll set aside a month for the recording."
Lu Chuanbai smiled and ruffled Xu Yiyi's hair until it was a mess, then let go. "As long as you guys can put in a good word for me with your mom, that's enough."
"Don't worry, Uncle Lu. Since I've recognized you as my dad, I'll definitely speak well of you!" Xu Yiyi nodded vigorously.
"When will the recording start?"
"The recording will start in half a month."
When the two kids came back home after walking the dog, their heads steaming. Xu Qingqing wiped the sweat off them and complained, "Really, were you walking the dog or yourselves? You're sweating all over from running around!"
Xu Qingqing reached into Xu Yiyi's clothes. His back was all sweaty. "Go change your clothes quickly. Don't catch a cold."
"Mom, Uncle Lu has agreed to accompany me on the variety show!"
Xu Yiyi said excitedly to Xu Qingqing.
"Okay, okay, okay. Go change your clothes quickly." Xu Qingqing urged.
Since Lu Chuanbai had agreed, she had even less reason to refuse.
After dinner, Xu Qingqing helped her mother clear the table. Lu Chuanbai was dressed in a sharp royal - blue suit, wearing a black tie. His hair was slicked back with hairspray, looking like a standard domineering CEO.
When Mrs. Xu saw Lu Chuanbai coming, she smiled and asked, "Chuanbai, have you eaten? Auntie will heat up some porridge for you."
"Uncle Lu! Are you going to work?"
Mr. Xu, who was reading the newspaper, frowned unhappily when he saw Lu Chuanbai coming again.
This stinky kid had been coming to their house every now and then since he confessed his relationship with his daughter last time. The more he saw him, the more annoyed he got. Mr. Xu simply went out, picked up a watering can, and went to water the plants in the yard.
Just thinking about his daughter being "kidnapped" made him angry. But now Lu Chuanbai had "kidnapped" three of them! His two grandchildren and Xu Qingqing. This kid was clearly the one who was benefiting!
"Auntie, no need. I've eaten. I just dropped by to discuss something with Qingqing." Lu Chuanbai straightened his suit and smiled at Xu Qingqing.
"I've agreed to accompany Yiyi on the variety show. Since it's a parent - child show, the shooting will surely take place at home. Do you and the kids need to move to my place?"
They were supposed to appear as a married couple. There was no reason for them to live separately.
Xu Qingqing thought it over. It did make sense. But if she and the kids moved to Lu Chuanbai's place, it would be like cohabitation, which went against her original intention of coming back to the country.
Xu Qingqing hesitated.
"Mom, if we don't live with Uncle Lu, the fans will surely say I'm a liar!"
Xu Yiyi immediately played his part as an assistant. He blinked his eyes, looking pitiful.
"Yeah, mom. Online violence is so serious these days. If they find out, those people will surely scold brother!"
Xu An'an had tears in her eyes. She looked at Xu Qingqing pitifully, hoping that she would agree to cohabitation.
"Just live together. You and Qingqing have lived together before." Mrs. Xu thought it was no big deal.
"If you don't want to move out, we can also shoot at our place."
"That won't do!" Mr. Xu, who had heard the conversation, came back with the watering can. His face was not looking good.
If they were shooting a variety show, cameras would have to be installed in every corner of the house. What if his collections got damaged?
Moreover, he didn't agree with Xu Qingqing and Lu Chuanbai cohabiting. Although they had confirmed their relationship, they weren't married yet!