Chapter 92: Unwelcome Request

In fact, Lu Qianling is not a bad person by nature, she just lacks some care and warmth, and no one guides her in the direction of growth.

Unfortunately, their mother's education was too casual and had no effect on their growth.

Lu Qingye: "I'm sorry to trouble you."

"Don't worry, my elder sister-in-law is like a mother. As long as I'm on duty, I won't sit idly by."

Lu Qingye really didn't expect that she would take the initiative to worry about family matters.

Lu Qingye had just returned to his residence, and Meng Chuyuan could still hear the sound of him opening the door.

After Lu Qingye came in and closed the door, he continued to ask, "Are you used to living there? My mom and the others didn't give you any trouble, did they?"

"It's nice, it's lively here."

Meng Chuyuan doesn't feel any pressure getting along with their family, and so far it's quite harmonious because they don't treat each other as outsiders.

Mother Lu is not someone who likes to cause trouble. She has a more casual personality and Meng Chuyuan gets along well with her.

Apart from not formally calling her sister-in-law, Lu Jinsen and Lu Qianling did not offend her in any other way.

This way of getting along and family atmosphere made Meng Chuyuan feel relaxed and comfortable, and he really felt like he was living in his own home.

When they found there was nothing else to talk about, Meng Chuyuan brought the conversation back to the topic: "I just told you about renting a house for Lu Qianling. Have you considered it?"

Lu Qingye felt that since she could persuade Lu Qianling to go to school, she should have planned this matter in advance.

He thought for a moment and said calmly: "I'll do as you say."

Meng Chuyuan was a little delighted, with a gentle light in her eyes. She smiled and said, "Then I'll take her to see the house this week."

"Um."

"You should go to bed early. Bye." After Meng Chuyuan hung up the phone, she put Lu's mother's phone on the coffee table and went upstairs to the bedroom to catch up on some sleep.

…

Lu Jinsen was busy on the first day he returned. His agent assigned him a lot of small jobs, waiting for him to finish them.

In the afternoon, his agent took him to meet the director again, hoping that Lu Jinsen would star in the next costume drama.

Lu Jinsen's popularity has picked up recently, and some directors and brands have taken the initiative to extend olive branches to him.

However, considering Lu Jinsen's current fame, he cannot take on big dramas for the time being and can only play supporting roles in dramas.

Before meeting the director, the agent reminded Lu Jinsen again: "Talk to the director nicely when you meet him later. Don't be aggressive. Do you understand?"

Lu Jinsen responded coldly, "I understand."

"Let's fight for the third male lead in this drama. I think the character design of the third male lead is very good. If this drama becomes a hit, you can make a comeback."

"..." Lu Jinsen didn't know how many times he had heard this.

Lu Jinsen had met many directors before, and the initial talks went well. The directors also praised him in various ways, saying that his figure and face were suitable for the role. However, when it came to the audition, they all ruthlessly rejected him.

He hasn't filmed a movie for a long time, and the rural variety show he's been doing recently is his only serious job at the moment.

It wasn't long before the director showed up.

When he saw Lu Jinsen, the director came forward to greet him enthusiastically, holding his hand tightly. "Lu Jinsen, right? I've heard a lot about you. I've seen your performances and have wanted to work with you for a long time."

Lu Jinsen said calmly, "Hello, Director."

After everyone sat down together, Lu Jinsen's agent began to discuss the script and roles with the director, trying to recommend his own artists to the director.

The director was also very happy to hear this, and revealed that he and Lu Jinsen actually had the intention to cooperate.

Agent: "Director, I think Lu Jinsen is suitable for the third male lead. Would you give him a chance?"

The director readily agreed: "That's no problem. The positions of male third and male fourth are still vacant. You can take your pick."

"That's great, thank you director."

Just when they thought this was going to work, the director suddenly said, "Well... I have a favor to ask."

When they heard the director's words, Lu Jinsen and his agent's expressions became a little subtle.

After a while, the agent smiled and broke the deadlock: "How about you speak first?"

The director looked up at Lu Jinsen and said politely, "I'm still short of a role in this play. Can you let your sister-in-law play it?"

Lu Jinsen: “…”

What is going on!

He was just wondering why the cooperation talks went so smoothly, but it turned out that there was a pit behind it.

Meng Chuyuan has recorded two episodes of variety shows. Her appearance and temperament are not inferior to those of female stars in the circle. The key is that she is now also the most popular guest in the variety show.

Lu Jinsen looked at the expectant director, his voice flat and steady: "Sorry, I can't give you an answer to this."

Putting aside whether it was absurd to let Meng Chuyuan play the role, the director's approach alone was wrong.

Since the director wants Meng Chuyuan to shoot the film, how can he bring the request to him?

Isn't this obviously putting pressure on him?

"Then can you please tell her a message for me when you get back?" The director scratched his head awkwardly and said with a smile, "I have a role for a cook and I'd like her to guest star in it."

Lu Jinsen lowered his eyes and did not respond.

Perhaps because he had been silent for too long, the agent next to him couldn't stand it anymore and silently kicked him, signaling him to speak.

Lu Jinsen came back to his senses and replied perfunctorily, "Okay."

The director excitedly grabbed Lu Jinsen's hand, shook it, and said with a smile, "Thank you, and I wish us a happy cooperation."

“…”Is this a pleasant cooperation?

There was still no definite news from Meng Chuyuan, and the director was putting pressure on him invisibly.

After the dinner was over, the agent reminded Lu Jinsen: "Remember to tell your sister-in-law when you get home. Whether she acts or not is one thing, and whether you say it or not is another. Understand?"

She knew Lu Jinsen's personality too well.

He is stubborn and cares about his reputation, so he might not be able to bring himself to make such a request.

Lu Jinsen raised his eyebrows slightly and said calmly, "Let's talk about it later. I haven't decided whether to accept it or not."

He was especially upset when he knew that the director was taking advantage of him.

It was obviously him who was discussing cooperation with the director, but he mentioned Meng Chuyuan at the end. It was obvious that he was not targeting him.

"What are you considering? You have nothing to consider." His agent was so angry that he almost pinched his philtrum. He said to him helplessly, "It's others who are considering you, not you who are considering others. Do you understand? Please recognize your own position."

Lu Jinsen: “…”

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In the evening, Meng Chuyuan went to Lu Qianling's school again.

She had prepared dinner at home in advance and came to deliver it to Lu Qianling at the time she got out of school in the afternoon.

After the bell rang, Meng Chuyuan immediately called Lu Qianling.

Lu Qianling had just packed her textbooks when she saw Meng Chuyuan calling her. She seemed a little excited.