Chapter 134: I Also Wanted to Die One Day¹

It was not just Xiao Hui who was excited; Wang Zhiyu, Su Zhixing, and Wu Feng, who were sitting nearby, were equally thrilled.

Among the eighteen children from the kindergarten, each had their own passions.

Some loved painting, some enjoyed handicrafts, some liked mathematics, and others loved sports…

Su Zhixing loved dancing and enjoyed the applause of others when she stood on stage.

So, at this moment, seeing the six shining figures on the stage made her heart race with excitement.

How wonderful would it be if, in the future, she could also stand on a stage, performing the most beautiful and elegant dances, attracting the love and cheers of so many spectators?

Wang Zhiyu and Wu Feng enjoyed role-playing, and they similarly loved the praise and encouragement they received when others saw their performances.

Although they were still young and their minds were not yet fully mature, they already knew their preferences clearly.

Their hearts were filled with passion and longing for the things they loved.

Fortunately, the future was still far off, and there was no rush.

As long as they worked hard and studied well, they too would be able to stand on a stage and fulfill their dreams in the near future.

…

“Old Lu, did you see that? Our Jianshen is actually quite handsome!” Mrs. Lu said, unable to resist praising him as she saw this side of Lu Jianshen for the first time.

“Hmm, he’s alright,” Lu Shenlin nodded faintly, maintaining his cool and steady demeanor.

However, the corners of his mouth were twitching slightly, proving quite difficult to suppress.

Both parents of the Lu family were reasonable people who generally did not interfere with their children’s decisions or hobbies.

In the past, they only felt that Lu Jianshen was neglecting his proper duties, spending all day thinking about eating, drinking, and playing, plus buying car after car.

He looked every bit like a useless failure.

But fortunately, while he might be useless, at least he didn’t cause trouble.

He didn’t fool around with women or stir up messes outside.

He was simply a pure playboy.

Even if the “younger account²” was a waste, it didn’t matter; the family still had the eldest son to hold things up.

But ever since they brought Qingqing back, they had discovered more and more merits in Lu Jianshen, the second brother.

For example, today, he looked radiant and dazzling on stage.

His stage presence, singing voice, temperament, and level of original composition were all unexpectedly high.

How could such qualities be found in just any random person?

“I think Jianshen’s talent for singing must have come from me.”

“What’s that saying? The student surpasses the master.”

Mrs. Lu whispered to Lu Shenlin while recording a video with her phone.

“You have a point, my lady,” Lu Shenlin said, his head tilting slightly toward her, his tone full of tenderness.

A hint of reminiscence appeared in his eyes.

“One of these days, let’s find a KTV³ to sit in for a while.”

“It’s been many years since I’ve heard you sing. Suddenly, I really miss it.”

“Doesn’t the house have a karaoke room? We can do it when we get back,” Mrs. Lu said.

“It’s inconvenient at home. If we go out, we can be alone.”

“Over the years, I’ve been busy with work and rarely accompanied you.”

“Thinking about it, it’s time for me to frequently set aside some time to be with you.”

“Where do you want to go for a trip during New Year’s Day?”

In an instant, Lu Shenlin thought of many things.

He loved his wife deeply and was extremely grateful to her.

His wife managed everything at home so well that he had absolutely no worries.

But when she was young, she was clearly a spirited, ambitious, and lovely woman.

If she had been willing to enter the entertainment industry, she certainly would have had a place there.

If she had been willing to fight in the professional world, she would have surely achieved remarkable results.

The fact that the Lu Corporation could reach its current heights was inseparable from Mrs. Lu’s past assistance.

After all, Mrs. Lu contributed a great deal when the Lu Corporation was first established.

Some of the jewelry and dresses she once designed were still used as templates for study and research by others today.

It was all for the sake of the family and the children that she took off her original armor and became the gentle and meticulous guardian of the rear.

Her contribution was the greatest in the entire family.

“A trip? How about we take Qingqing and Jianshen with us to the military base to see Jianzheng?”

“No,” Lu Shenlin refused without a second thought.

He only wanted to be alone with his wife!

The sons were already so old; they could go play by themselves.

“You don’t get the final say. I’ll have to ask Jianshen and Qingqing for their opinions later.”

“After all, Qingqing hasn’t met her eldest brother yet.”

“As for Jianshen… forget it, he doesn’t matter,” Mrs. Lu said.

“…” Lu Jianshen.

It was lucky that Lu Jianshen, who was currently performing the second song on stage, couldn’t hear his parents’ conversation.

Otherwise, he would have exploded on the spot.

What, did he have no status at all in this family?

At this moment, they were performing a Japanese song titled “I Also Wanted to Die One Day.”

Translator’s Notes