After the Divorce, I Could Hear the Voice of the Future

The deep rumbling gradually subsided, and the silver sports car slowly stopped by the roadside.

Lu Liang pulled away Li Manli's hand covering her ears, tightly holding her small hand in his palm, soft and delicate, as gentle as boneless.

But her palm was sweating, so he took out a tissue to wipe the sweat away: "Manli, listen to me first, okay?"

Li Manli raised her head, her eyes filled with tears, her lips bitten white, trembled, and said: "Are you going to leave me?"

Lu Liang couldn't help but smile, pinching her soft cheek: "I like you so much, how could I leave you?"

"Then why are you…" Li Manli paused, her mind suddenly going blank, blinking as her tears lost their hold and flowed down her cheeks.

"There are just some things I don't want to hide from you anymore."

Lu Liang looked serious, placing her small hand over his heart: "Because there's a place for you here."

"Oh dear, why so cheesy all of a sudden." Li Manli blushed deeply, turning worry into joy, suddenly embarrassed.

Was this a confession? A lifelong vow? Her cheeks grew redder, her eyes gradually became more unfocused.

"Crying and laughing at the same time." Lu Liang sighed helplessly.

"Hmph, it's all your fault." Li Manli wiped her tears, and Lu Liang replied with a smile: "Now you're not sad anymore."

"Still a little bit." She muttered indignantly.

Suddenly, she unbuckled her seatbelt, turned in the cramped car space, stepped over the console, adjusted the driver's seat to the limit, and sat on Lu Liang's lap.

No technique involved, just emotions, she kissed Lu Liang's lips roughly: "What sister has, I want too."

She used to think she was still young, and they often spent time apart from each other.

If they had children, it would divert some of the already limited love.

As it turned out, although she met Lu Liang first, now Su Wanyu's child is already five months old.

She regretted it and wanted to make amends.

Lu Liang embraced her waist, chuckling: "Didn't you say you're still a baby?"

"Doesn't matter, the baby wants a baby too."

Under the tree, the sports car suddenly started moving rhythmically, and the glass gradually became misty.

Just then, a patrol car passed by.

The young auxiliary police wanted to stop and check, but the older officer said calmly: "Drive on, it's better avoiding trouble."

Curiosity killed the cat, and it can also be deadly for humans. In this situation, at most, they would issue a verbal warning if they intervened.

If luck is on their side, nothing happens, just another story for chatter; if not, being held grudges by someone capable of driving a supercar, they're no ordinary people.

"Did they go?"

"They went!"

Soon after, the car window opened, and a torn white stocking was thrown out as the sports car sped away.

The next day at noon, Lu Liang returned to the company.

Chen Jinchun came over to submit the annual event plan. She was in charge this year and also one of the planners.

Lu Liang's personal performance is a must-have item, so she came to review the procedure.

"Mr. Lu, it's always a song performance every year, maybe we should try something new this year?"

Chen Jinchun smiled broadly, fearing Boss Lu would be burdened, presenting punk style braids of Old Ma and WWII German style Lei Jun to him.

Ever since Lu Liang became popular, stars in the entertainment industry kept getting into scandals, and suddenly domestic entrepreneurs woke up.

Since endorsers can fall into scandals, why not do it themselves? So they began stepping forward from behind the scenes to endorse their own companies.

Gradually they found that doing it themselves not only saved money but also improved company cohesion and strengthened their own voice, thus they became more enthusiastic.

Recently, as the year-end approached, events were frequent with one performance after another, transforming into stars and grabbing headlines and trending searches.

Currently, the most popular people aren't celebrities anymore but Lei Jun, whose Douyin account opened and instantly gained over a million followers.

Their boss, although he also has a Douyin account with over five million followers, hasn't updated in ten months, leaving millions of followers as inactive as ghosts.

By the end of April this year, a new car is set for release, best to take advantage of this year's annual event to warm up fan engagement, lest it seem like a last-minute scramble.

Lu Liang thought for a moment, feeling slightly swayed: "Do you have any good suggestions?"

As long as it's not too outlandish, he can accept it. After all, when going out to sell oneself, one can't afford to be too picky.

"Mr. Lu, can you accept cosplaying?" Chen Jinchun cautiously tested Lu Liang's limits step by step.

"Okay." Lu Liang nodded.

"Ancient style is very popular lately."

"Just say it, don't beat around the bush."

"How about dressing in ancient style and singing a song like 'Blue and White Porcelain' of the ancient genre?"

Chen Jinchun was excited, planning to get a dozen dancers for Lu Liang, definitely an ultimate headline-grabber.

"Should he leave some beard?"

Lu Liang stroked his chin, feeling it's necessary to grow some beard, if not enough, use fake ones.

He had seen ancient male styles before, all fair-skinned, just like eunuchs.

In ancient times, one could claim to be an old man at thirty, and men valued beard as beauty, a fine beard was a perfect tool for attracting women.

"Yes, yes, yes." Chen Jinchun nodded eagerly.

"You go arrange it, I'll practice for the next few days."

Lu Liang suddenly called out to the departing Chen Jinchun: "Find a good sound mixer, if your boss messes up, your bonus this year is gone too."

"It's already cut in half." Chen Jinchun muttered softly.

"Then cut it all."

"Got it~"

Chen Jinchun looked resentful.

She had heard Boss Lu sing a few times,

It's not unpleasant but definitely far from good.

This was clearly troubling her, Xiao Chen.

On the twentieth day of December, Su Wanyu called, saying her parents had come from Su City.

A few days ago, they had left their home on Lu Island and first visited Su City, staying with their brother for several days.

Near noon, Lu Liang drove, bringing Su Wanyu and her parents to the Peace Hotel.

Although he had stayed there a few times before and didn't think the food was particularly delicious at Peace Hotel,

For entertaining guests, taste is secondary; the occasion needs to be grand enough to show how much you care.

Lu Liang had a deep impression of Peace Restaurant, a few years ago when he first came here, he noticed that men were especially gentlemanly and women were particularly graceful.

Proven by fact, the effect was great; upon entering the hotel, the parents lifted their heads high, speaking softly.

They owned a few properties in Lu Island and run a small factory, annually producing millions, they could afford it but were reluctant to spend.

"Lu Liang, isn't it too costly? Since we're family, eating at home casually would be fine."

Mr. Su filled the face with smile to Lu Liang, not like a son-in-law, but like facing a major client with a million-dollar order.

"Not too expensive, I've been very busy lately and didn't have time to visit you. I've always felt bad about it."

Lu Liang said with a smile, inviting the parents into the private room where he also met an old acquaintance.

He exclaimed: "Housekeeper Tan, long time no see, shouldn't I call you Manager Tan now?"

"All thanks to Mr. Lu's blessing."

Tan Tao smiled broadly, surprised that time had passed and Lu Liang had become a billionaire yet still remembered him.

"Mom and Dad, this is the hotel manager, I've booked a room upstairs for you. You can contact him for anything."

The Italian suite within the Nine Countries Suite, Lu Liang didn't say how long they were booked; they could stay as long as they wanted.

Before the parents could refuse, Lu Liang hurried to say: "Behind is Jinling Road pedestrian street, in front is Bund Square, you've come all this way, you must explore and stroll around."

Tan Tao was adept at striking at the right moment, handing his business card: "Hello Uncle and Aunt, I'm Xiao Tan. If you need to travel, please contact me immediately, we have collaborations with Bund Ferry and nearby attractions."

Mrs. Su wanted to refuse, but Mr. Su quickly accepted the card, smiling: "Great, great, definitely."

He loved the feeling of being superior, as if they were the sun and all planets were revolving around them.

"Mr. Lu, I'm just outside, let me know if you need anything." Tan Tao asked Lu Liang for permission and left the room.

As many flavors of dishes arrived, Lu Liang handed Mr. Su a cigarette, although he didn't smoke now, it was still necessary to bring them when seeing elders.

Lu Liang smiled and asked: "Dad, do these dishes suit your taste?"

"The taste is pretty nice." Mr. Su felt buoyant, just as he accepted the cigarette, he felt two sharp glances.

He sheepishly put the cigarette away, trying to change the subject: "Lu Liang, have you quit smoking now?"

"I've quit for over a year." Lu Liang nodded with a smile, realizing Old Su's status at home wasn't high, not surprising how he felt buoyant, understandable.

"Quitting is good, you should learn to quit too, so the house isn't filled with smoke and spoiling children."

Mrs. Su gave a fierce look towards Old Su.

"I'll try my best." Old Su instinctively looked at his daughter, Su Wanyu cradled the little one, smiling and watching this scene.

In this regard, mother and daughter were on the same side, Su Wanyu smiled and said: "Siqing, do you also hope grandpa quits smoking?"