Chapter 56
Although Lu Xiaoxiao only received a B in the evaluation and failed to enter Class A, her interactive segment was very well designed, and she successfully had about a minute of screen time with the judge who had the most popularity.
Regardless of how it ultimately airs, at least they've secured one minute of effective screen time.
"You did a good job this time. I'll promote it after it airs. Did you hand in your phone?"
The group sat down on the sofa, and Shi Ru took out several new cell phones from his bag.
"Hide the backup phone well. All the necessary apps are already downloaded. Even though this is a closed training and selection process, you still need to keep an eye on the entertainment industry, understand?"
Zhu Yu smiled as she sipped the steaming thermos, listening to Shi Ru's earnest advice, much like an old father.
How similar Lu Xiaoxiao is now to her back then!
Shi Ru is such a good person; he seems to be kind to everyone.
Like the sun.
Zhu Yu couldn't quite describe how she felt, but being bathed in sunlight made her feel warm, happy, and blissful.
But seeing the identical gentle and doting expressions on Shi Ru's and Lu Xiaoxiao's faces as they talked, Zhu Yu felt that her mindset was a little off.
Fortunately, the rising steam hit my face, and the burning sensation suppressed those inexplicable emotions.
"The takeout is here, I'll go get it, you guys chat first."
As her phone rang, Zhu Yu couldn't wait to get up and leave the room, which was becoming increasingly cold and empty.
"By the way, I've negotiated three commercials for you. The earliest one starts filming the day after tomorrow. I'll pick you up then, so remember to ask for leave in advance."
Before closing the door, Zhu Yu heard Shi Ru say the last words to Lu Xiaoxiao.
It seems that ever since she started getting more acting roles, Shi Ru has rarely personally picked her up and dropped her off for her gigs.
Ignoring the fact that her status was high enough for the other party to send a car to pick her up, Shi Ru's behavior was completely... biased!
The laughter of the new bride is heard everywhere, but the tears of the old are nowhere to be heard!
The world is going to the dogs, and people's hearts are no longer what they used to be!
Holding her takeout order, Zhu Yu squatted down by the flower bed and began pulling at the leaves of the innocent little grass.
"What are you doing? You got the takeout, why aren't you going inside?"
After Shi Ru and Lu Xiaoxiao finished explaining their business, they sat staring at each other for a while without seeing Zhu Yu return with the takeout. Their stomachs were growling with hunger, and finally Shi Ru couldn't help but come out to look for her.
"Are you finished talking?" How could Zhu Yu possibly reveal her little secret? She just pursed her lips and stood up: "Let's go, let's eat first and then talk."
Seeing that little expression, Shi Ru felt a surge of joy; his lips were so upturned they could hold a bucket of water.
Who provoked her? Shi Ru went through all the suspicious people around here today in her mind, but still couldn't find the suspect.
The two walked back to the room side by side. Shi Ru pushed open the door first and said, "Xiao Xiao, come quickly, dinner is ready."
As he spoke, he placed the bag of takeout that he had just managed to get from Zhu Yu on the dining table, and turned to take the one from Zhu Yu's hand.
Hey, I turned around and saw that the girl was forcing a smile again.
What's going on? Shi Ru and Lu Xiaoxiao were puzzled by Zhu Yu's strange behavior.
The meal was eaten quickly and quietly.
After having dinner with them, Lu Xiaoxiao returned to the dormitory area to continue recording the subsequent dormitory assignments.
As the initiator, Zhu Yu doesn't actually need to stay here all the time. After she finishes her hosting duties for today, she won't need to come back for a long time.
"The dramas you filmed earlier will be released one after another in the coming days, so I haven't accepted any new scripts for you yet."
Although Shi Ru has been very busy lately, he certainly won't neglect Zhu Yu's affairs. The reason he hasn't given her any new scripts is that he thinks Zhu Yu will need to be present for the subsequent roadshows and promotions.
Time is relatively fragmented, and there are many cities to visit.
Instead of frequently taking leave from the film crew to promote the film, it would be better to take this time to rest.
Shi Ru had discussed his plans with Zhu Yu, so Zhu Yu had no complaints: "By the way, are you going abroad at the end of this year?"
"Well, that was the original plan, but there are too many things to do, and the handover won't be completed before the new year... Also, I need to find a reliable agent for you and Xiaoxiao."
Speaking of which, Zhu Yu has always been focused on herself, and she seems to have rarely inquired about Shi Ru's situation, which is really not right.
"Oh, I thought... So, do you have someone in mind for an agent?"
"I have a few resumes that look pretty good, and I've scheduled interviews for next week. By the way, you don't have a job that day, so come with me to the interview. After all, we're looking for an agent for you, so it's most important that you feel it's a good fit."
In Shi Ru's eyes, Zhu Yu was like a delicate little cake that could be bullied if one wasn't careful. He had to keep a close eye on her and not let her be devoured by people's hearts.
"Okay, but I've always been the one being interviewed. I've never interviewed anyone before, so I don't know what questions to ask."
"It's okay. Just sit quietly to the side and don't say anything. If you have any questions, just give me a look and I'll ask."
Zhu Yu looked up and met Shi Ru's smiling eyes. Her heart skipped a beat. He always seemed to be like this, steady and reliable, providing her with a way out.
No, perhaps it should be called a harbor, a place where she could face the storms without fear and without worrying about the consequences of failure.
In any case, Shi Ru will support her.
Since when did she become so dependent on him?
Zhu Yu was startled to realize.
Shi Ru smiled as he watched Zhu Yu exchange a glance with him, then suddenly lowered his head as if he had been electrocuted. Even though he had avoided eye contact, his ears still gradually turned red.
"Heh~"
Zhu Yu looked up. Had she just heard Shi Ru laugh? Was he mocking her?
She may not have much social experience, but that's not her fault. She's already amazing now, back then and now!
Thinking this, Zhu Yu couldn't help but glare at Shi Ru.
Seeing that the person in front of him was lost in thought, his expression shifting and conflicted for a while before giving him a disgruntled glare, as if he had given up entirely.
The laughter that Shi Ru had been trying to suppress was suddenly broken, and he burst into laughter.
His laughter made Zhu Yu's ears turn even redder: "What are you laughing at! What's so funny!"
There were only Zhu Yu and Shi Ru in the dressing room at the moment, so she reached out and covered Shi Ru's mouth without any hesitation.
"Stop laughing!!!"
Seeing that Zhu Yu was getting anxious, Shi Ru pretended to dodge but was caught off guard and had his hand covered by her, the hot breath hitting Zhu Yu's palm.
The hand cream she was using today smelled of gardenias, and Shi Ru began to feel a little distracted.
On the contrary, the one who covered the other seemed to suddenly realize the inappropriateness of his action and quickly withdrew his hand.
"Alright, I'm not teasing you anymore. You have an advertisement to shoot at 3 pm, it's time to go."
Huh? The topic ended so suddenly. Zhu Yu looked at Shi Ru, who suddenly stood up with a serious expression, and stood up as well, still confused.
"Okay."
After turning around, in a corner where Zhu Yu couldn't see, Shi Ru's lips curled up almost to the sky.
"By the way, there shouldn't be any new developments in your love life right now, right?"
Since assigning Zhu Yu an assistant, Shi Ru no longer drives himself. The two sit side by side, with Shi Ru holding a tablet and processing documents.
He asked, seemingly casually.
"Huh? No, I'm always on one film set or another, how could I have time for dating!"
In fact, Zhu Yu felt that she was a bit clueless when it came to relationships. It seemed that she was born unable to feel the so-called "love between men and women," and she treated everyone around her with very even affection.
"Oh~" Shi Ru nodded in satisfaction, and didn't forget to explain, "The production team might need your cooperation in the publicity team to promote the CP (couple pairing) later."
"Oh." Creating a romantic pairing is the most popular promotional tactic these days, so Zhu Yu didn't find it strange at all.
Furthermore, if one of the parties involved in a CP (couple pairing) is revealed to have a partner during the promotional period, it would be a strong blow to breaking up the CP and damaging its popularity.
So it's not surprising that Shi Ru would ask this question.
“But you are an actress after all, so it’s okay for you to date when it’s time to do so.” Shi Ru suddenly spoke up when he saw that Zhu Yu didn’t seem to react to what he had just said.
"But you need to let me know before you start the discussion so I can make relevant public relations plans."
Zhu Yu didn't care. In her five-year plan and ten-year outlook, she hadn't considered anything about dating, marriage, or having children.
Any obstacle preventing her from taking her career to the next level should be eliminated by any means necessary!
"Don't worry, I don't want to date. Look at any married woman, none of them have a good ending."
Hearing this, Shi Ru's brow twitched. "Shh, watch your words! You can only say these things to me, you can't say them to other people."
One slip-up could lead to being blacklisted.
"But how could you have such an idea?" Shi Ru felt as if he had found a crack to pry open this hard rock.
"Hmm...maybe it's because we've seen it too many times? Look at Zhou Ye...and Xi Yanghong."
"Not all men are like that; what you're describing are extreme cases."
"But I've never seen a normal man."
"That's me!"
"you?"
Zhu Yu turned to look at Shi Ru, her eyes seemingly saying, "You're actually a man?"
"..." Shi Ru forcibly suppressed the urge to roll his eyes.
That's so unseemly.
"You are indeed a very good person, but I can't possibly be with you, can I?"
Zhu Yu shrugged. Even after formally recognizing that Shi Ru was also a man, she still didn't seem to consider him as a potential partner.
Their relationship was so close that in Zhu Yu's heart, Shi Ru was like family to her.
Dating someone from my family... feels so immoral.
Shi Ru had no way of knowing Zhu Yu's inner monologue, but he did know that Zhu Yu seemed to have never thought about being with him.
He panicked.
Everyone knows that there can't be pure friendship between opposite sexes. He went to great lengths to cross industries to become an agent and start an entertainment company, and it wasn't just for the sake of having another "family member"!
Why can't I?
Zhu Yu heard Shi Ru ask.
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