However, home wasn't always a peaceful haven; it would occasionally stir up some "little waves" that left him both amused and exasperated. Take his third brother, for example; he'd bring his beautiful girlfriend home every few days. Every time his third brother and his girlfriend walked in, the sweet atmosphere would instantly engulf the entire house like a tidal wave. They held hands, their eyes filled with love, and would occasionally engage in sweet interactions, whispering intimately to each other. Lu Yuan initially tried to pretend to be calm, but the overwhelming sweetness made it impossible for him to escape.
Sometimes, while he was leisurely watching TV in the living room, his third brother and his girlfriend would snuggle up on the other end of the sofa, oblivious to everyone else, displaying their affection. One moment, his third brother would gently peel a piece of fruit for his girlfriend and feed it to her; the next, his girlfriend would lean affectionately on his third brother's shoulder, whispering something. Lu Yuan felt incredibly awkward, like an unwanted presence. At home, his parents would occasionally show their affection, and he was like a 2kW light bulb, always getting his fill. But now that his third brother had brought his girlfriend home, the supply of "dog food" (a Chinese slang term for public displays of affection) had doubled; he was practically stuffed. It felt like his mouth was being stuffed with handfuls of candy, sickeningly sweet, yet he had no choice but to swallow it.
Several times, Lu Yuan had had enough of the overwhelming sweetness in the room, and a thought couldn't help but pop into his head: why not find a girlfriend himself? That way, he could join the sweet ranks and maybe even "feed" others with sweetness. However, when it came to actually taking action, he ran into a dilemma. In his class, everyone was someone he saw all the time, and he was too embarrassed to make a move. What if he confessed and was rejected? How awkward would it be to keep running into each other in class? And he didn't know many girls from other classes. Aside from classes, his activities were basically limited to his dormitory and the classroom, and his close friends were just his roommates. Getting to know girls from other classes was really not an easy task.
Moreover, his mother had high standards for her future daughter-in-law. She often said that the Lu family didn't need to focus on family matters or financial status when choosing a daughter-in-law, but character was paramount. Lu Yuan understood that his mother hoped he would find a kind, upright, and cultured girl to spend his life with. He agreed with his mother's view; after all, marriage was a lifelong commitment and shouldn't be taken lightly. However, finding a girl with good character and who suited his taste was easier said than done. He felt he hadn't yet met a girl like his third sister-in-law. She was not only beautiful but also gentle and kind, and exceptionally good to her family. Every time she came back, she would bring small gifts and proactively help with housework. Lu Yuan sincerely hoped his future girlfriend would be like her. Therefore, he dared not make a move easily and could only temporarily put aside his thoughts of finding a girlfriend, continuing to wait for the right person to appear amidst the occasional "dog food" (a Chinese slang term for public displays of affection).
As Lu Yu entered his crucial senior year of college, he had already left a significant mark on his acting career. Over the past few years, he has participated in numerous television dramas of diverse styles and themes. In period fantasy dramas, he played a dashing and ethereal young swordsman, clad in white, roaming the world with his sword, his superb acting skills bringing the character's chivalrous spirit and tender emotions to life, captivating countless viewers. In modern urban dramas, he transformed into a workplace elite, dressed in a sharp suit, striving for his dreams in an office cubicle, showcasing a mature, composed, and highly charismatic side. He poured his heart and soul into each project, imbuing the characters with vibrant life through his own understanding and interpretation.
With his frequent appearances and outstanding performances on screen, his popularity has grown daily, naturally attracting the attention of numerous talent agencies. These astute agencies, as if discovering a treasure, have been eager to sign him. Letters of intent for cooperation have poured in, offering a dazzling array of attractive terms. Some promise to tailor-make top-tier acting resources for him, arranging for him to star in big-budget films; others offer to provide him with a professional team, including top stylists, makeup artists, and agents, to comprehensively develop his image and career.
However, Qian Duoduo rejected all these seemingly tempting offers. Who is Qian Duoduo? She is Lu Yu's mother, a shrewd, capable, and insightful businesswoman. She had her own calculations in mind; after all, her family owned a sizable and influential talent agency. This agency had been operating in the entertainment industry for many years, possessing abundant resources and a mature operating system. In Qian Duoduo's view, getting Lu Yu to join her company was a matter of being close at hand, and there was absolutely no need to go to great lengths to cooperate with other talent agencies.
Lu Yu understood his mother's thoughts, so he went to her and told her everything about the recent offers he'd received from various agencies. He described in detail the terms offered by each agency, his face showing a hint of doubt and confusion, as if awaiting his mother's guidance. Qian Duoduo listened to her son's story with a calm smile on her face. She already had a plan in mind and, with a smile, called over Lu Hao's agent, Xiao Qiangwei.
Xiao Qiangwei was incredibly bored lately. She was a fairly well-known agent in the company, but her current situation was somewhat awkward. She only had one signed artist, a sports star. This athlete was mainly active in sports competitions and had little interaction with the entertainment industry, making Xiao Qiangwei feel that her professional abilities weren't being fully utilized. What frustrated her even more was that all the young actresses and actors she used to manage had been transferred away from the company. Seeing her once lively team become so quiet and deserted, she couldn't help but feel uneasy, even wondering if she had fallen out of favor and was no longer valued in the company.
When Xiao Qiangwei received the summons from her boss, Qian Duoduo, she felt both nervous and expectant. With trepidation, she entered Qian Duoduo's office, only to find someone already sitting there. Upon closer inspection, she recognized him as Lu Yu, the actor who had recently become incredibly popular in the entertainment industry. In an instant, Xiao Qiangwei's eyes lit up like light bulbs. Her gaze swept over Lu Yu with undisguised scrutiny, as if trying to see right through him. She quickly assessed Lu Yu's potential and value in her mind, contemplating how to mold him into a superstar in the entertainment world.
Lu Yu felt a chill run down his spine under her intense gaze, like prey being watched by a hunter. He unconsciously shifted his feet, trying to avoid her piercing stare. But Xiao Qiangwei's gaze followed him relentlessly, as if drawn by a magnet, leaving Lu Yu nowhere to escape.
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