Xiao Lu looked at her, knowing that no matter how much she tried to persuade her, it would probably be useless.
Women in love always have their IQ drop offline.
What's more, Naza-jie was still in the initial stage of an online relationship turning into a real-life meeting.
She sighed and took a step back.
"Alright, even if he's a good person."
"But Naza-jie, your identity is different!"
"What if you're photographed by paparazzi while having dinner with him?"
"Tomorrow's headlines will be 'Top-tier Actress Gu Lina Zha Meets Mysterious Man at Night'."
"How will you explain it then?"
This was indeed a very realistic problem.
Gu Lina Zha, however, smiled.
"Don't worry about that, I've already thought it through."
Xiao Lu looked at her suspiciously: "What have you thought through?"
"I'll decide the location for dinner."
Gu Lina Zha picked up her phone and showed Xiao Lu an address.
"Sister Liu's Private Kitchen."
Xiao Lu was stunned when she saw the name.
Then the worry on her face faded slightly.
Sister Liu's Private Kitchen was famous in the industry.
It wasn't famous because the food was incredibly amazing.
But because its privacy was exceptionally well-done.
The restaurant was located in a very secluded alley, had no signboard, and only accepted reservations from regular customers.
Moreover, all the rooms inside were independent private dining rooms.
Each room had its own separate entrance, so guests would not meet each other at all.
Many celebrities chose that place when they wanted to discuss business or quietly enjoy a meal.
"The location there is very secluded, and I booked the innermost private room, so we definitely won't be discovered."
Gu Lina Zha explained.
"I just want to... quietly have a meal with him, that's all."
By the end, her voice carried a hint of pleading.
Xiao Lu looked at her own artist's bright, expectant eyes.
And then saw that she had even prepared a foolproof plan to deal with paparazzi.
What more could she say?
She could only nod helplessly.
"Alright, I agree."
"But!" Xiao Lu raised a finger and emphasized seriously.
"You must keep your phone's location services on at all times, and if anything feels wrong, call me immediately."
"No, text me, and I'll bring people over right away!"
"Okay, I promise you."
Gu Lina Zha smiled and hugged her, "Thank you, Xiao Lu."
On the other side, in the military compound, in Second Uncle Lu Hai's office.
Lu Mingyu returned, pushing the door open and walking in.
In the office, Lu Hai was wearing reading glasses, intently looking at a document.
Hearing the door open, he looked up, saw it was his nephew, and was a little surprised.
"Hm?"
"Why are you back again?"
"Didn't you leave a while ago?"
Lu Hai's voice was loud and full of vigor.
"Forgot something?"
Lu Mingyu stood in the center of the office, his posture as straight as a pine tree.
Only his expression was slightly unnatural.
He was silent for two seconds before speaking.
"Second Uncle."
"I need to go out tonight."
Lu Hai raised an eyebrow, put down the document in his hand, and became interested.
"Oh? Going out? Is the sun rising from the west today?"
"You, boy, it's always training or missions, when have you ever had a nightlife?"
Lu Mingyu pursed his lips, not responding to his second uncle's teasing.
He concisely explained his purpose.
"I don't have money in my pocket."
"My salary card is with you."
Lu Hai was stunned when he heard this, then suddenly understood and couldn't help but laugh.
He pulled open the middle drawer of his desk and rummaged inside for a moment.
Soon, a bank card was taken out by him.
"You, boy, if I didn't remind you."
"Would you even forget that you have a salary card?"
Lu Hai handed over the card, with a hint of an inquiring smile in his eyes.
"Tell me, what are you going out for?"
"It can't be to perform some secret mission that requires you to pay out of your own pocket, right?"
Lu Mingyu reached out and took the salary card that held all his assets.
Facing his second uncle's questioning, his stern face rarely showed a very subtle hint of awkwardness.
His gaze shifted slightly, avoiding Lu Hai's eyes.
"Having dinner with a friend."
He said.
"Friend?"
Lu Hai's interest grew stronger, "Male or female?"
"..."
Lu Mingyu did not answer the question.
He simply put the salary card into his pants pocket with a swift motion.
"I'm leaving."
After speaking, he turned around, took long strides, and left the office without looking back.
Leaving Lu Hai sitting alone in the chair.
Looking at his disappearing back, a thoughtful smile appeared on his face.
Friend?
And he specifically came back to get his salary card to go out for dinner?
This boy, it seems like a rare event is about to happen.
Night quietly fell, and Haining City, with its lights coming on, shed the daytime hustle and bustle.
At the exit of Haining City International Airport, people flowed like a river.
Gu Lina Zha wore a black bucket hat, its wide brim almost covering half of her face.
Large sunglasses rested on her face, and the remaining part was completely obscured by a black mask.
She wore casual sportswear and walked among the crowd like an ordinary tourist.
But the undeniable celebrity aura about her still made her stand out.
Her steps were light, even with a hint of excitement, showing her good mood at the moment.
Her assistant Xiao Lu, who was following behind her, had a face full of tension and worry.
Xiao Lu hurried along, while keeping her voice low.
She kept nagging like an old mother.
"Naza-jie, walk slower, don't be too conspicuous."
"Double-check the restaurant address, make sure you don't go to the wrong place."
"Also, remember what I told you."
"You must come back early, you have an announcement early tomorrow morning."
"Most importantly, be careful of paparazzi."
"Those people are everywhere now, it'll be trouble if you're photographed."
Gu Lina Zha listened to the nagging behind her but did not turn back.
She simply waved her hand casually behind her, her wrist slender, her movement graceful.
This action clearly showed her attitude.
I know, don't worry.
Xiao Lu looked at her like this and could only sigh inwardly.
How could she not understand her own artist?
Usually, she seemed gentle and lovely, but once she made a decision.
Not even ten oxen could pull her back.
She could only raise her spirits and scan her surroundings vigilantly.
Ready to deal with any possible accidents at any time.
The two, one in front and one behind, quickly passed through the bustling arrival hall.
And arrived at the underground parking lot.
The parking lot was dimly lit, and the air was filled with the smell of gasoline and tires.
Gu Lina Zha skillfully found the car she had arranged in advance.
A very low-key black sedan, parked in a corner, inconspicuous.
She neatly pulled open the car door and said to Xiao Lu.
"Alright, you go back, I can manage on my own."
Xiao Lu was still worried and leaned forward again to emphasize.
"You must keep your phone's location services on."
"If anything feels wrong, remember, *anything* feels wrong, text me immediately."
"Okay, I know, you go back quickly."
Gu Lina Zha sat in the driver's seat, urging her with a hint of impatience.
Seeing this, Xiao Lu could only nod, leaving with three Look back steps.
It wasn't until Xiao Lu's figure disappeared at the parking lot entrance.
That Gu Lina Zha completely relaxed.
She leaned back in the seat and let out a long sigh.
Only she was left in the car, so quiet that she could hear her own heartbeat.
She took off her sunglasses and mask, revealing her stunning face.
In the dim light, her skin glowed white, and her eyes sparkled like stars.
She didn't start the car immediately, but instead pulled out her phone from her pocket.
The screen lit up, reflecting her expectant yet somewhat nervous expression.
She tapped open the familiar chat interface.
The pinned one, with a simple letter "M" as its only note.
Her fingers danced quickly across the screen, typing out a line of text.
"I've arrived in Haining, coming to find you now."
Click send.
After sending the message, she placed her phone on her lap.
Holding the steering wheel with both hands, she waited quietly.
Time seemed to stretch out at this moment.
Every second became exceptionally clear.
After about half a minute, the phone screen lit up again.
It was his reply.