Chapter 73 We’ll Get Married Upon Returning

Chapter 73: We'll Get Our Marriage Certificate as Soon as You're Back

Lu Jingtang boarded the plane in a daze, fumbling her way to her seat with the flight attendant’s help. As soon as she sat down, she began replaying the events that had just unfolded.

Fu Nanyu likes her?

He even said he’d kiss her just now?

And he demands an answer when she returns.

Lu Jingtang felt quite accomplished—even someone as unattainable as Fu Nanyu was head over heels for her. Was there anything in this world that wasn’t possible?

But then she thought of the female lead, and her expression soured. Would Fu Nanyu still fall for the female lead as in the original story?

A twinge of discomfort crept into her heart. Never one to dwell on negativity, she immediately pulled out her phone and tapped out a message.

"Let me think it over. But Big Brother should be the one doing some serious thinking—is it habit or real feelings? Once that’s clear, everything else will fall into place."

After typing out this message, she quickly hit send without waiting for a reply, her heart racing as she powered off her phone.

Hmph, once Fu Nanyu figured it out, she’d just return his feelings.

Just as she set her phone down, someone took the seat beside her. The person was bundled up tightly, wearing a mask and sunglasses, only her eyes visible.

Lu Jingtang leaned in. "Ji Ruyan," she said.

The other person was stunned. "You recognized me even like this? I never knew you were such a devoted fan."

"Uh..." To temper her confidence, Lu Jingtang pointed behind her. "I spotted your assistant back there."

The flight attendant drew the curtain between business class and economy class. Ji Ruyan finally took off her mask and glasses and playfully pinched Lu Jingtang’s cheeks. "Alright, just teasing. You’re seriously adorable."

Lu Jingtang rubbed her slightly sore cheeks and mumbled, "I have my sexy moments too, you know. You could compliment me."

Ji Ruyan burst out laughing. "That explains it. If I were a man, I’d pursue you too. I’m surprised Fu Nanyu is okay with you traveling alone."

Blushing at the praise from a stunning beauty, Lu Jingtang asked curiously, "Movie Queen, didn’t you say yesterday you’d meet me directly in Nancheng? Why are you on the same flight?"

"I had no choice. I didn’t want to sing ‘Apple Fragrance’ on a certain TV station," Ji Ruyan said, pretending to wipe away nonexistent tears.

Lu Jingtang understood—it seemed she’d been pressured by some mysterious figure.

"Let’s get some sleep. It's a four- or five-hour flight," Ji Ruyan said, asking the flight attendant for two blankets and handing one to Lu Jingtang.

Once everything quieted down, Lu Jingtang couldn’t help but think about what had happened earlier—Fu Nanyu’s warm embrace, his caring yet stern voice, the slight roughness of his fingertips against her palm. She was already starting to miss home.

*I don’t mind kissing you here!*

*Kissing you here!*

*Kissing you!*

The words looped in her mind, her heartbeat so loud she couldn’t fall asleep.

Ji Ruyan turned and saw Lu Jingtang with the blanket pulled up to her neck, cheeks flushed, eyes wide and bright, completely still—as if her soul had departed.

Ji Ruyan asked hesitantly, "Um... have you... passed away?"

The thought of Fu Nanyu liking her made Lu Jingtang feel feverish all over, her spine tingling. She didn’t quite catch what Ji Ruyan said, pulling the blanket over her face and taking deep breaths underneath.

Ji Ruyan: "..."

After four hours, the plane landed in Nancheng. Ji Ruyan’s schedule was kept relatively quiet this time, so there weren’t many fans at the airport, preventing any commotion.

A few fans recognized Lu Jingtang and were surprised. They hadn’t expected their idol’s variety show partner to be the Fu family’s treasured daughter. They felt proud of their idol’s extensive connections but were also cautious about taking photos of Lu Jingtang, worried it might upset her. The shutter sounds died down.

Lu Jingtang smiled warmly, her eyes curving like crescent moons. "It’s okay, you can take pictures. Do you need me to step aside?"

She wore a light blue knitted headband, her long hair falling softly behind her. Her smile was sweet, her cheeks softly rounded, and her skin fair and adorable.

Unlike the extreme thinness often idealized in the modern entertainment industry, Lu Jingtang had a round face and a curvier figure—a healthy, vibrant beauty that surprisingly photographed exceptionally well.

The fans’ eyes sparkled, their excitement barely contained. "Ah! She’s so cute!"

Another chimed in, "So sweet! She looks like she’s been well taken care of."

Worried about potential issues, the agent didn’t let them linger. She quickly ushered both of them into the car sent by the show’s production team.

Lu Jingtang turned on her phone and sent a message to the family group chat letting them know she’d arrived. Taking a deep breath, her fingers trembling slightly, she opened Fu Nanyu’s chat window.

He hadn’t replied to her last message. Just as she started to feel puzzled, a new message came through.

"Fu Nanyu: Got it. We’ll get our marriage certificate when you return."

Cough, cough, cough... Lu Jingtang, who was drinking water, nearly choked.

"Lu: ∑(;°Д°)"

"Fu Nanyu: Just kidding. We’ll get married if you agree. If not, we’ll date first. I’m fine either way."

"Lu: Big Brother, you want it all."

"Fu Nanyu: Yes, I like you."

"Fu Nanyu: Lu Jingtang, it’s not habit—it’s strong liking. It’s you. So everything you give me, I want all of it. Any problem?"

Lu Jingtang’s cheeks burned. Had Fu Nanyu suddenly unlocked some sweet-talking skill?

"Lu: Really? You’ll accept everything I give? What if I say no?" Lu Jingtang teased intentionally.

Fu Nanyu predicted her move and sent a screenshot of their chat.

The message she’d sent earlier had been edited to say, "I agree."

"Fu Nanyu: Can I kiss you when you return?"

Lu Jingtang’s heart raced. Biting her lip, she replied:

"Lu: No."

"Fu Nanyu: Then I’ll kiss your cheek."

"Lu: Still no."

"Fu Nanyu: Come home early. Let me hold you."

Lu Jingtang didn’t argue further. Too shy to agree outright, she sent a punching emoji.