After Transmigrating as a Scumbag Alpha, I Ended Up with the Movie Queen - Chapter 10

Because Shen Zhibei’s father was younger than her dad, yet had never been considerate of her dad’s hardships—and had always used the excuse that he was younger than her dad to naturally demand that her dad shoulder more of the family burden—Shen Zhibei had some psychological trauma when it came to the age of a partner.

She had also clearly told her dad before that she did not want to find a partner younger than herself. In fact, she did not even want to find a partner at all.

She had never told her dad that she had gotten a girlfriend in the first place, and now a loophole had been caught…

Shen Zhibei did not dare imagine what would happen if her dad found out they were acting.

She looked nervously at Gu Nan, afraid that Gu Nan would say something that would stimulate her dad.

But she also knew that Gu Nan did not understand her at all. As long as Gu Nan followed her dad’s words, her dad would immediately catch the flaw, and the fact that they were acting would be exposed at once.

“Huh? Zhibei doesn’t like talking?” Gu Nan looked at Shen Zhibei with a puzzled expression. “I feel like she’s quite a chatterbox.”

Shen Zhibei was stunned at first. Then her face flushed red, and she lightly pinched Gu Nan, saying coquettishly, “Who are you calling a chatterbox?”

“I’m the chatterbox. It’s me.” Gu Nan held Shen Zhibei’s hand and said with a smile.

Lin Zhaoyang also patted his own forehead. “Oh my, when people get older, they start remembering things incorrectly. Right, right, right. I remembered wrong.”

The tense atmosphere in the hospital room was instantly eased.

Although Shen Zhibei did not know how Gu Nan had known, she still relaxed.

After testing things out and confirming that Gu Nan really was his daughter’s girlfriend, Lin Zhaoyang’s spirits improved even more.

“Zhibei, go wash some fruit. This is Nannan’s first time here, and you’re making her wash it?”

“Dad, this is Gu Nan’s first time here and you’re already feeling sorry for her and ordering me around. From now on, will I, your daughter, still be number one in your heart?” Shen Zhibei deliberately acted dissatisfied and coquettish with Lin Zhaoyang.

“Of course you’re number one. No one can compare to you.”

Only after Lin Zhaoyang smiled and said a bunch of coaxing words to her did Shen Zhibei stand up. She took the fruit Gu Nan had picked out and instructed, “You chat with Dad for a while. I’ll go wash the fruit.”

With her back to her dad, Shen Zhibei gave Gu Nan a look.

Gu Nan secretly squeezed Shen Zhibei’s hand to reassure her, signaling that everything could be left to her.

Shen Zhibei could not feel reassured at all, but she could not disobey her dad either. She could only carry her unease with her as she slowly took a basin to wash the fruit.

Lin Zhaoyang watched Shen Zhibei’s back, tears beginning to glimmer in his eyes.

He pulled Gu Nan’s hand over. “I didn’t expect Zhibei to actually choose someone so much younger than herself as her partner. It seems she truly has walked out of the past.”

“Nannan, I don’t have any other requirements for Zhibei’s partner. I only hope that you will treat her well from now on.”

“Dad, don’t worry.” Feeling Lin Zhaoyang’s sincere love for his daughter, Gu Nan promised, “From now on, I won’t let Zhibei suffer even the slightest grievance.”

“That’s good. That’s good.” Lin Zhaoyang wiped his tears. Feeling that his emotions had fluctuated a little too much, he took the medicine bottle from the bedside and swallowed two pills with water.

Then he smiled apologetically at Gu Nan. “Did Zhibei tell you and your family about our family’s affairs?”

“She told me everything. My family only knows some of the basic situation.” Gu Nan smiled and comforted Lin Zhaoyang’s emotions.

“She actually told you all of it. Then it seems Zhibei really does like you very much.” Lin Zhaoyang sighed.

“Because of what happened between me and her father, there is a shadow in her heart. But as parents, who would want their child to be forever trapped in the shadow of the previous generation? Now that you’re with her, I can feel a little more at ease.”

“Dad, don’t worry. I have a stable job, I don’t smoke, and I only drink during business socializing. I have a house and a car. Although I’m younger than Zhibei, I’m absolutely reliable.” Gu Nan described her basic situation.

Lin Zhaoyang was amused by Gu Nan. “Are you trying to say that you’re the complete opposite of Zhibei’s father?”

“Yes, exactly!” Gu Nan said without hesitation.

“Then there’s actually one more thing about you that Zhibei could like.”

“What is it?”

“Your sense of humor.” Lin Zhaoyang burst into laughter.

In the bathroom, Shen Zhibei washed the fruit while paying attention to the conversation between the two people in the room.

Because of the sound of running water, their voices sounded somewhat muffled.

But that burst of laughter truly reached her ears.

How long had it been since Dad laughed like that?

She had been busy filming, and indeed, it had been a long time since she had properly spent time with her dad.

Perhaps she really should reduce her workload and spend more time with family.

While Shen Zhibei’s thoughts were churning in the bathroom, Gu Nan finally brought up the main purpose of their visit with Lin Zhaoyang.

“Dad, actually, we came this time because there’s something important we need to tell you.” Gu Nan had now become serious.

“Oh? What is it?” Lin Zhaoyang had actually had a premonition ever since he heard Gu Nan call him Dad, so at this moment, he asked with some anticipation.

“Zhibei and I are preparing to get our marriage certificate.”

“That really is wonderful news.” A broad smile bloomed on Lin Zhaoyang’s face.

“Dad, my mother and mom originally wanted to come see you in person, but because this place limits the number of visitors, they couldn’t come. They’re very traditional and believe that before Zhibei and I get our marriage certificate, they must meet you. Since they couldn’t come personally, they still want to video call you and meet you that way.”

At this point, Gu Nan acted somewhat shy. “Zhibei and I also decided that we’ll hold the wedding a little later.”

Hearing this, Lin Zhaoyang instead showed joy. “That’s good too. If the wedding is held later, then after I adjust my condition, maybe I’ll even be able to attend your wedding.”

“That would be wonderful.” Gu Nan’s face was full of pleasant surprise. “If you really can, Zhibei will definitely be very happy.”

Just as they were talking about Shen Zhibei, Shen Zhibei returned.

Although she had been listening the whole time, Shen Zhibei, who came back carrying the fruit, was still not quite at ease. So she deliberately asked, “What are you two talking about that makes you so happy?”

“We were talking about your wedding,” Lin Zhaoyang answered.

“?” Shen Zhibei threw Gu Nan a puzzled look.

“Aren’t we getting the certificate first and holding the wedding a little later? Dad said he wants to adjust his health so he can attend when the time comes.” Gu Nan picked up an apple and handed it to Lin Zhaoyang. “Dad, have an apple. Zhibei likes this kind of Red Fuji the most. I don’t know whether you like them too.”

“I like them.” Lin Zhaoyang cheerfully accepted it and took a bite.

How did she know so much? Even if she had investigated, she couldn’t possibly know what I like to eat, right?

Although Shen Zhibei was puzzled, seeing Gu Nan make her dad so happy also made her happy inside.

After one apple was finished, Lin Zhaoyang urged them to let him meet Gu Nan’s mother and mom.

However, before the video call, he strongly insisted on first taking off his hospital gown and changing into a proper suit.

Seeing her dad so happy, Shen Zhibei naturally went along with him.

Once the three people of the older generation met, aside from the initial introductions, Gu Nan and Shen Zhibei had no room to interject at all.

Gu Nan and Shen Zhibei were happy to relax as well. They sat to the side, one playing on her phone and the other handling matters.

When they were not paying attention, the three people who were chatting enthusiastically had already expanded the topic infinitely and had begun talking about the type of wedding to hold later.

“So, when will these two children hold the wedding? What kind of wedding should it be?” Lin Zhaoyang asked.

“That isn’t really something we should manage. Nowadays, they all think we’re old-fashioned. They have their own new ideas, so let them decide for themselves.” Gu Tiansheng smiled. As parents, they only needed their children to be happy.

“That’s true,” Lin Zhaoyang agreed. “By the way, how long have Nannan and Zhibei known each other?”

“Ha, haha.” Gu Tiansheng laughed awkwardly a few times. She did not dare mention the real time when the two had actually gotten to know each other, so she directly pushed the question to Gu Nan and let her make something up.

“Let Nannan tell you. Oh my, they really kept it so secret.”

“We’re both in the same industry, so we got to know each other. It was a case of feelings growing over time.”

Gu Nan casually made up a line, completely skipping over the most fatal issue: when they had gotten together.

“So that’s how it is.” Lin Zhaoyang had only asked casually. After receiving an answer, he let the question pass.

Considering Lin Zhaoyang’s physical and mental condition, this video call did not last too long before ending.

The first meeting between the two families was not in person, and there had been a few small issues in between, but the overall process was still very pleasant.

Only after accompanying Lin Zhaoyang for dinner did Gu Nan and Shen Zhibei drive back to the Gu residence.

As soon as they got in the car, Shen Zhibei asked, “How did you know those habits of mine?”

“You’ve been staying at my house for several days. The first two days, you still pretended a little, but later on, you didn’t pretend at all. Under those circumstances, it’s not strange for me to know some of your habits,” Gu Nan said casually.

Gu Nan and Shen Zhibei had lived under the same roof for several days, and Gu Nan had gradually begun to understand her true nature.

Just as she said, Shen Zhibei had still put on an act during the first two days. But under the affection of Gu Nan’s mother and mom, who treated her even better than they treated Gu Nan herself, Shen Zhibei had increasingly been unable to keep it up.

At present, Shen Zhibei had completely exposed an inner personality that had absolutely nothing to do with her beautiful and grand outward appearance.

For example, if someone accompanied her in talking about a topic she was interested in, then she would activate an extremely talkative attribute.

She could actually chat with Gu Nan’s mom for an entire day, from jewelry processing and design to beauty care. There was nothing they could not talk about.

She really liked raising flowers and plants, but whatever she raised died. Even cacti could not withstand her devastation.

She was greedy for food, but had an easy-to-gain-weight constitution.

Once someone persuaded her, she wanted to eat, but then she remembered she had to maintain her figure. Every time, she would wear an expression of painful struggle.

After Gu Nan discovered this point, it worked every time.

Although every bit of teasing eventually ended with her mom glaring angrily at her, seeing that beautiful face show the pained expression of wanting to eat but not daring to eat really gave her a sense of accomplishment.

“Then how did you know about my family’s original situation? Did you investigate me?” Shen Zhibei said.

“I didn’t—”

Before Gu Nan could finish, Shen Zhibei interrupted her.

“I don’t care why you investigated my family, but since you investigated, you should know how important my dad is to me. If you dare touch my dad, or if you even have that kind of thought, and I find out, I’ll…”

Shen Zhibei paused and thought for a long while before continuing, “I’ll tell your mother and mom!”

Gu Nan: “!!!”

Are you an elementary school student?! You even like tattling to parents!