Lu Chen never expected Chen Fei'er to actually come to Binhai to meet him in person.
This Lunar New Year, the Heavenly Queen of the music scene had very rarely turned down all invitations and made a special trip back to her hometown for the holidays.
For a big name like her in show business, unless one was determined to retire like Tan Hong, there was hardly any real downtime throughout the year. Even the New Year holiday was practically the only extended break, making her time incredibly precious.
Touched by her kindness, Lu Chen's heart warmed, and he quickly drove to the high-speed rail station to pick her up.
When Lu Chen arrived, Chen Fei'er's train was just pulling in. After waiting a few minutes at the exit, he spotted her wearing a mask and sunglasses, accompanied by her personal female bodyguard.
The bodyguard, known as A'Xuan, was reportedly a specially trained female officer who had retired from the military. She had been with Chen Fei'er for several years. Although plain-looking and taciturn, her professionalism was outstanding.
She also doubled as Chen Fei'er's driver and personal assistant, one of the people Chen Fei'er trusted most. As Chen Fei'er came through the gate, she immediately spotted Lu Chen waiting in the crowd and quickly walked over.
Lu Chen opened his arms wide and pulled her into a warm embrace!
Breathing in her familiar scent, he suppressed the urge to remove his mask and kiss her, and softly asked, "Why are you here? Why didn't you tell me beforehand?"
Through her mask, Chen Fei'er replied softly, "I missed you, so I wanted to surprise you."
Lu Chen chuckled helplessly. "Let's go."
There were too many people around, and if they were recognized and surrounded by onlookers, it would definitely cause a lot of trouble.
Lu Chen drove them first to the Jin Hao luxury restaurant to settle down.
They used the bodyguard's ID to book a room, a large, deluxe business suite. After getting comfortable, A'Xuan tactfully retreated to the attendant's room, leaving the space for the two of them.
Chen Fei'er was dressed simply in a plain down jacket with minimal makeup, but even after removing her glasses and mask, she was still stunningly beautiful. Lu Chen couldn't hold back his feelings anymore and pulled her into a deep, lingering kiss.
Chen Fei'er responded passionately, gasping for breath before gently pulling away.
Reluctantly letting her go, Lu Chen said, "You must be hungry. Let's go eat first."
Chen Fei'er nodded obediently and smiled, "You're the host, so you decide."
Lu Chen laughed softly, wrapping his arm around her slim waist. "We'll have lunch here first, and then dinner at my place. My mom will be so happy to see you!"
Chen Fei'er's cheeks flushed pink, and after hesitating, she asked, "Isn't that a bit… awkward?"
"What's awkward about it?" Lu Chen said firmly, "It's bound to happen sooner or later. It's decided. I'll call her now."
Since Chen Fei'er had taken the initiative to come to Binhai looking for him, if he still hid their relationship from his family, what kind of man would that make him?
With that, Lu Chen took out his phone and called Fang Yun, his mother. He told her that they wouldn't be coming home for lunch and that a friend would be coming over for dinner.
He didn't mention it was his girlfriend, but Fang Yun agreed without question. While Lu Chen was on the phone, Chen Fei'er hid behind him, hugging his waist with a sweet look on her face.
They hadn't known each other very long, and getting to this point so quickly was unexpected even for her. But that's how love is, once you fall into a passionate romance, you want the whole world to know.
Given their special status, they couldn't go public yet, but Lu Chen bringing Chen Fei'er home to meet his parents showed how serious and responsible he was about their relationship. It was a sign that her feelings were well worth it.
They had lunch at the hotel restaurant. After a four-hour high-speed train ride to Binhai, Chen Fei'er was understandably tired, so they stayed in the room resting until three in the afternoon.
Since this was her first time meeting Lu Chen's parents, she took over an hour to carefully get ready.
By five o'clock, the two of them headed to the Lu family home.
"Mom! I'm home!"
Carrying bags and packages, Lu Chen shouted loudly as soon as he stepped through the door.
Fang Yun was busy in the kitchen with Lu Xi when she heard the voice. She quickly poked her head out and said, "Got it. You tell your friend to sit down and have some tea first. The meal will be ready soon."
Chen Fei'er hurriedly greeted, "Auntie, hello, sorry to intrude."
Fang Yun was momentarily stunned. She never expected Lu Chen to bring a girl home, and this girl looked very familiar.
"Aaaahhhhh--"
At that moment, Lu Xue, who was sitting on the sofa watching TV, let out a scream and jumped up abruptly. She stared wide-eyed at Chen Fei'er, her eyes round as saucers, and there was still a piece of popcorn stuck to the corner of her mouth.
"Chen… Chen Fei'er?"
Chen Fei'er smiled shyly, "Hello, you must be Lu Xue, right?"
Lu Xue's expression was one of pure disbelief, as if she had just witnessed something unbelievable.
The next moment, she lunged forward and hugged Chen Fei'er tightly, shouting, "Aaaahhhh! Am I dreaming? It's really you, Chen Fei'er! Really!"
Lu Xue had been a fan of Chen Fei'er for a long time, especially after watching 'Autumn in My Heart', she became a hardcore fan.
She had even begged Lu Chen to take her to meet Chen Fei'er once. Now, seeing Chen Fei'er in her own home felt like a dream come true, surreal and unbelievable.
Chen Fei'er was a bit surprised but had seen so many fans before that she quickly adjusted, smiling and gently patting the girl's shoulder, "It's me. You're not dreaming."
Just then, Lu Xi came running out from the kitchen, equally shocked and speechless at seeing Chen Fei'er. She had been the first to know about Lu Chen and Chen Fei'er's relationship, and also knew they didn't want to reveal their romance publicly just yet.
So Chen Fei'er's sudden appearance at their home really took Lu Xi by surprise.
Had they finally decided to be open about it?
"Lu Xue!"
Fang Yun took off her apron and handed it to Lu Xi, then walked out of the kitchen, scolding the little girl who was clinging to Chen Fei'er like an octopus, "Let go of the guest already! What do you think you're doing?"
She turned to Chen Fei'er with a smile, "Please, have a seat. Don't mind this crazy girl."
Chen Fei'er's cheeks flushed as she replied, "Thank you, Auntie."
Fang Yun looked at Chen Fei'er with great approval.
Chen Fei'er's figure and looks were flawless, the perfect match for Lu Chen, a golden couple if ever there was one. The only "flaw" was that Chen Fei'er was a few years older than Lu Chen.
But to Fang Yun, that was not a problem at all. Older women could love a man more deeply and were more understanding. Finally, Lu Xue let go of Chen Fei'er's hand but still held it lightly, looking dazed. "Fei'er jiejie, does this mean I can call you sister-in-law from now on?"
Chen Fei'er's face turned an even deeper shade of red!
(End of chapter)
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