[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-mr-gu-s-first-doting-marriage":3,"chapter-mr-gu-s-first-doting-marriage-mr-gu-s-first-doting-marriage-chapter-2020":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Mr Gu's First Doting Marriage",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},734668,971,"Chapter 2018: 161: Does She Even Have Room to Get Worse?","mr-gu-s-first-doting-marriage-chapter-2020",2020,"\u003Cp>Chapter 2018: Chapter 161: Does She Even Have Room to Get Worse?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time, Xia Ye agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wore one of his own princess dresses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pink and cute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, Xia Yangyang secretly took a few photos with her phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time, Lu Yinxing was really happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, thinking about it now, Lu Yinxing still feels warm inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone thought Xia Ye was cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s because they had never seen Xia Ye’s warm side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yinxing’s mouth curled into a slight smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yinxing leaned over and said, “Yeah, that’s my big brother. How about it, doesn’t my big brother look good in a dress? Super cute. My brother’s face is simply irresistible, whether male or female. If he entered the entertainment industry, he’d definitely be the next big star.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Yifan said, “I admit that much.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yinxing sighed deeply, “But my big brother is definitely not the kind of person who would enter the entertainment industry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Yifan laughed and said, “That’s not necessarily true.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yinxing said with certainty, “Given my big brother’s personality, that’s a sure thing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Yifan said, “By the way, can you give me this photo?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No way, this is the only one, it’s my treasure.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yinxing refused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mainly because Xia Ye still didn’t know about this photo’s existence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Xia Ye knew he had been photographed back then,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>all of them were destroyed by him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yinxing had secretly kept one at the time, and naturally didn’t dare let Xia Ye know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Xia Ye found out that Lu Yinxing not only secretly kept it but also gave it to someone else, the consequences would be severe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Yin Yifan said, “How about this, I have a microphone over there, I won’t talk about its value, but the main thing is it’s used by your idol, night. If you give me the photo, I’ll give you the microphone, how about it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing night’s name, Lu Yinxing couldn’t resist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A microphone used by night, and his exclusive one at that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meaning it was used countless times by him to sing, held in his very hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yinxing admitted, under such temptation, she was swayed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yinxing directly took out the photo and stuffed it into Yin Yifan’s hand, “Take it; if it’s not enough, I can look for more, maybe find one or two more. When will you give me the microphone?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Yifan looked at Lu Yinxing’s eager face and said, “You really are fit to be a traitor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yinxing didn’t care about Yin Yifan’s ridicule anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ye’s microphone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh my, what a priceless treasure this is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Yifan put the photo away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yinxing still felt anxious and said, “Keep this photo well, and make sure no one else sees it. If my big brother sees it, I’m literally dead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Yifan laughed, “Why didn’t you ask why I want a photo of your big brother?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yinxing’s face showed that familiar, proud smile again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Isn’t it obvious? There are countless people in this world who covet my big brother’s stunning looks, you’re not the only one.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Yifan: “…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They hadn’t been in the room long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Xia Ye came in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yinxing panicked instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instinctively looked at Yin Yifan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Yin Yifan had already put the photos away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yinxing looked at the door, took a deep breath, and said, “What are you doing here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Xia Ye seemed to see right through her, “Why are you nervous?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nervous? I’m not nervous, why would I be? Haha, you must have seen wrong.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more Lu Yinxing tried to explain, the more nervous she got.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ye had already walked in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze fell on Yin Yifan, “Want to come visit my room?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yinxing was very surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why would Xia Ye actively invite Yin Yifan to see his room?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone knows Xia Ye never likes anyone in his room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His room’s things are always tidied by himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Aunt Qin doesn’t dare easily enter his room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes Lu Yinxing would bring friends or classmates over to play,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>but Xia Ye never let others go to his room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Xia Yangyang would act recklessly, so used to being indulgent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why would Xia Ye invite Yin Yifan so actively?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doesn’t he dislike Yin Yifan?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something’s definitely off here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Yifan looked at Xia Ye,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>his lips curled into a playful smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Yifan said, “That would be my honor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ye really took Yin Yifan to his room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Yin Yifan was inside, the door closed with a bang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yinxing felt even more uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could Xia Ye be planning to punch Yin Yifan?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Yin Yifan is a guest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He came to the house as a guest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More importantly, Yin Yifan is a celebrated star.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he even so much as broke a finger, the media would make a big deal out of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yinxing quickly wanted to knock and go in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the door was locked from the inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yinxing knocked, but Xia Ye didn’t open the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yinxing was really anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ye’s temperament — he wouldn’t really hit someone, right? Even if he dislikes Yin Yifan, still?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it’s hard to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yinxing was practically lying against Xia Ye’s door, listening for any movement inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, alas, the soundproofing was so good that she couldn’t hear anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There really was no way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yinxing had no choice but to head to the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To see how cooking was going with Aunt Qin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aunt Qin had prepared a table full of dishes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still brewing soup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yinxing helped out Aunt Qin on the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aunt Qin said, “You’re becoming more and more responsible, aren’t you usually not fond of the kitchen smoke smell?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yinxing replied in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She really had no choice, alright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, the only thing to do is finish cooking quickly and call the two of them out for dinner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, everything was ready.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yinxing hurried back to Xia Ye’s room and knocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time, the door opened quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Yin Yifan who opened the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yinxing looked him up and down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then worriedly asked, “Are you alright?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Yifan instantly saw through Lu Yinxing’s thoughts, “What could happen to me? With the two of us alone, you should be more worried about your big brother, I’m a Muay Thai expert.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yinxing breathed a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looks like they didn’t throw punches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yinxing asked, “What did my brother want you over for? What did you guys talk about?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Yifan said, “Touring the room, like I said.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yinxing walked in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ye was leaning against his desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood there with her arms crossed, quietly watching the doorway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything seemed quite normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Lu Yinxing felt something was off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a strange feeling that Lu Yinxing couldn’t quite describe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt as if there was a secret between the two of them that they were keeping from her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yinxing frowned, “Alright, both of you come out, it’s time for dinner.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them went to the dining room together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aunt Qin said to Yin Yifan, “Come on over, I wasn’t sure what you liked, so I made a few of my specialties.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Yifan responded politely, “Aunt Qin, you put so much effort into preparing such a big meal for me; I’m really grateful.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yinxing was surprised that Yin Yifan could address Aunt Qin by her name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aunt Qin was also quite pleased to hear that, “You all dig in.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, Yin Yifan was exactly the kind of young man that parents adored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Handsome, with a sweet tongue, he carried himself with an aura of nobility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aunt Qin was having dinner with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aunt Qin originally came from the Gu family estate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She usually stayed there as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She would only come to take care of the three kids’ meals and daily needs when Gu Qichen and Xia Yangyang were especially busy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But here, no one treated her as a housekeeper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aunt Qin was family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During dinner, Yin Yifan joked around and made Aunt Qin very happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In her spare time, Aunt Qin liked to play mahjong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could even chat with Aunt Qin about mahjong with great enthusiasm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the end of the meal, Aunt Qin was quite impressed with Lu Yinxing’s classmate and liked him a lot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Yifan complimented Aunt Qin’s bamboo shoots with pork as delicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, Aunt Qin insisted on giving him a bag of dried bamboo shoots she had brought from the countryside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yinxing watched in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While eating fruit in the living room, Lu Yinxing said, “Your smooth talk is impressive; Aunt Qin was so easily won over by you. It seems there’s a reason someone is so popular in the entertainment industry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Yifan thought for a moment and swallowed a segment of orange, “Are you praising me or insulting me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yinxing said, “I’m obviously praising you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Yifan looked satisfied, “That’s more like it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he added, “Is your brother always this boring? He didn’t say a word since we started eating.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yinxing replied, “That’s just his personality.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Yifan raised an eyebrow, “Living with someone like that, don’t you find it incredibly dull?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yinxing frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a faint discomfort in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yinxing said, “Everyone has different personalities. My brother’s reserved and steady personality, what’s so bad about that? If everyone were as chatty as you, wouldn’t it be annoyingly noisy?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Yifan sighed, “I really can’t say a bad word about your brother; you defend him tenfold for every word I say.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yinxing was just like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though she sometimes resented Xia Ye’s aloof nature in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if anyone else said something even slightly negative about him, she would definitely rebut it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if it was Wen Quan, let alone Yin Yifan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yinxing pouted, “Alright, you’ve visited my house, when are you leaving?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lu Yinxing, you really have no heart; you’re already trying to kick me out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yinxing said, “Look at the time, Mr. Big Shot.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Yifan glanced at his watch, and it was already ten-thirty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Yifan said, “It’s time to go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed, “Pleasant times are always too short, it’s truly a shame.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yinxing rolled her eyes, “Buddy, we’re desk mates, we’ll see each other every day. Do you have to act like we’re parting forever?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Yifan said, “Sorry, I just took on a new role, a romantic tragedy, just getting into character ahead of time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yinxing said in surprise, “You’re going into acting now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Yifan, although a superstar, had always stayed within the music industry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now he’s branching out?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it seemed reasonable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s a hot topic, and with two months of summer vacation coming up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s indeed a good opportunity for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Yifan nodded, “What do you think, aren’t you extra excited? Maybe I’ll be the next Golden Horse Best Actor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yinxing immediately showed a disdainful expression, “Do you think winning Best Actor is that easy?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, Lu Yinxing nudged Yin Yifan’s arm, “Alright, future Golden Horse Best Actor, you should go to sleep now. Don’t forget, finals are coming up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Yifan had already reached the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, he turned and said, “Since I’m a guest, are you sure your brother won’t come to see me off?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yinxing said, “At this hour, my brother is already asleep, don’t bother about it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Yifan gave a faint smile and left Maple Villa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His driver was already waiting downstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yinxing watched him leave, then went upstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By this time, Xia Ye was surely asleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Lu Yinxing reached her room, she habitually peeked into Xia Ye’s room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, Xia Ye was already lying in bed asleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yinxing quickly backed out and returned to her room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as Lu Yinxing left, Xia Ye slowly opened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What exactly does this Yin Yifan want?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the following days, Lu Yinxing was very busy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Busy studying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, finals were coming up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although she was a student of Class 13, she wasn’t at the bottom of the class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, each year during final exams, the school would rearrange classes based on performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time, students from the whole school would be regrouped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, finals were taken very seriously by everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, these days Lu Yinxing had been having really bad headaches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the rumors at school about her and Yin Yifan hadn’t cooled down at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, they kept escalating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yinxing and Yin Yifan had previously agreed to ignore the rumors completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just keep doing their own thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Yin Yifan’s life was incredibly attention-grabbing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now their class seemed like a zoo, constantly being watched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Numerous girls tried every means just to catch a glimpse of Yin Yifan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But because Lu Yinxing was Yin Yifan’s desk mate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the girl who interacted with him the most daily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It naturally drew envy and jealousy from many.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Various rumors about Lu Yinxing were flying everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All these years, Lu Yinxing had never been this much in the spotlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the night Yin Yifan visited her house was tracked by the media and made various headlines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The buzz hadn’t died down yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along with previous rumors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entertainment industry now believed she was Yin Yifan’s girlfriend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yinxing was extremely frustrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The day before the finals, she couldn’t help saying to Yin Yifan, “Yin Yifan, after the exams, could you hold a press conference to clarify our relationship? The rumors about us are causing too much trouble.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the teachers and school authorities believed they were dating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qingheng High School had always strictly prohibited early relationships.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it seemed that Yin Yifan was an exception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Mr. Wang talked to Lu Yinxing, saying as long as it didn’t affect their studies, it was fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the time, Lu Yinxing wanted to clear things up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, Yin Yifan said, “With her grades, can she get any worse?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>=====\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>PS: From today, chapters won’t be split, just one chapter a day, depending on the word count, at least 4000 words daily this month, might update more occasionally. Next month, with preparation for a new story, expect 2000 words daily. Thank you for your understanding, and thanks to those enjoying the epilogue so far. Although the updates might not be many, I promise to write well and not abandon or cut off the updates; there will be a perfect ending. Hugs to everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>",2440,"2026-06-02T11:18:47.659Z",1,"novelbin.me","38fa3ba865b5ef1e80e822f98016f4960136aaec80d931adfa50b6562cb45e6d","mr-gu-s-first-doting-marriage-chapter-2021","mr-gu-s-first-doting-marriage-chapter-2019",2419,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmr-gu-s-first-doting-marriage-cover.jpg"]