A Stern Mistress from the Ancient Past Becomes the Cannon-Fodder in a Wealthy Family Chapter 161: Eating Together

Chapter 161: Eating Together
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Shi Lu swallowed hard and prepared to sneak out when the two of them weren’t paying attention. Unexpectedly, Shi Xiao stopped Shi Lu just as he took a step back.
Shi Xiao gave Shi Lu a smile that he thought was kind, but to Shi Lu, it looked very threatening. “Come, sit down and eat.”
Shi Lu felt that his back was sweating and he wanted to scream for help! Someone, please save him!
Zhang Zhang was usually very talkative, so Shi Lu prayed that she would call him immediately!
Perhaps his prayers had worked, but his phone really rang. He immediately took out his phone and answered it in excitement without even looking at who it was. “Hello!”
“Shi Lu? I’m Wang Shen. I want to inform you that you and Yuan Shu will come over to try out a scene tomorrow.”
“Are you auditioning tomorrow?”
When he heard that it was Wang Shen, Shi Lu felt dejected again. The director must have called to let him join the production team. He hadn’t rested enough yet, so why did he have to start work again so soon?! When he heard that it was just an audition, he perked up again.
Fortunately, it was just an audition. Shi Lu and Wang Shen discussed the time before hanging up.
As soon as he hung up, Shi Lu immediately realized that he wanted Yuan Shu to audition! Her brother didn’t like the entertainment industry to begin with, so now that he had even brought his sister-in-law into the entertainment industry, her brother definitely wouldn’t let him off!
Shi Lu’s forehead started to sweat.
At this moment, Yuan Shu also gave him a gentle smile. “Come over quickly. I made your favorite dish, boiled meat slices.”
Yuan Shu was the one who said this, so Shi Lu didn’t feel so stressed anymore.
Shi Lu thought to himself, “It’s a blessing, not a curse. If it’s a curse, I can’t avoid it.” After mentally preparing himself, he sat down in the empty seat between the two of them.
When Yuan Shu heard that the call was about an audition, she knew that it was related to her, so she asked, “Is it Director Wang?”
Shi Lu nodded stiffly and peeked at Shi Xiao from the corner of his eye, but Shi Xiao was focused on eating and ignored the two of them. Only then did Shi Lu feel slightly relieved.
“Director Wang said that there’s a scene tomorrow afternoon and wants the two of us to go together.”
“Okay.” Yuan Shu agreed.
Shi Xiao suddenly asked, “Why didn’t I know that my wife had suddenly entered the entertainment industry and learned how to act?”
He enunciated each word clearly in a very calm tone, but to Shi Lu, it sounded like he was suppressing his anger.
However, Yuan Shu didn’t care at all and said calmly, “I’m very interested in a script, so I think I can give it a try.”
Shi Xiao didn’t ask Yuan Shu. Instead, he looked at Shi Lu and asked, “Did you recommend her?”
Shi Lu felt as if there was a gun pointed at her forehead. This was more thrilling than any other scene he had filmed! Would he be punished on the spot tonight?!
“Yes…” Shi Lu stammered.
Shi Xiao repeated, “Yes? What do you mean?”
Perhaps Yuan Shu could tell that Shi Lu was in a difficult position, so she answered for him, “It was my own idea.”
Then, Yuan Shu roughly explained what happened that night.
After listening to her explanation, Shi Xiao said uncharacteristically, “Then I’ll go with you guys tomorrow.”
Yuan Shu was stunned. Accompanying her to the audition wasn’t within their agreement, was it?
However, Shi Lu was right beside her, so Yuan Shu didn’t ask and only nodded lightly.
Shi Lu watched as the two of them communicated. The boiled meat slices in his mouth were no longer that tasty, so he put down his chopsticks after taking two bites. “I accompanied Zhang Zhang out to eat in the afternoon, so I’m already full. I’ll go back to my room first. I won’t disturb Eldest Brother and Sister-in-law anymore!”
The two of them nodded. Shi Lu didn’t hear them speak anymore even until he entered the room.
Shi Lu was puzzled.. What was going on? Didn’t his brother dislike his sister-in-law? Not only did they move back together today, but he was even willing to accompany his sister-in-law to the audition tomorrow! Pigs must be flying!