Lu Zhengye gave a brief "hmm".
Ji Huai immediately became serious. He let Lu Zhengye go into the living room, and then went to deal with his pile of dried herbs.
Several herbs were transformed into medicinal paste under his hands.
When he returned to the living room, Lu Zhengye had already taken off his shirt.
His back was covered with a tangled web of whip marks, with cuts and lacerations, but it was clear to the naked eye that the wounds had reopened.
Ji Huai's brows furrowed visibly. He put his hands on his hips and said, "As a human being, can't you take better care of your body?"
"It's being cherished."
Ji Huai rolled his eyes dramatically, which was quite out of character for his usually serene and gentle demeanor.
He said irritably, "Go ahead and act like this. I won't buy you a coffin when I die."
Despite saying that, he still skillfully treated Lu Zhengye's wounds.
*
Lin Yusheng is a natural actress. She passed Director Fu's test and got the script for "Jianghu Order".
She immediately shared the good news with Lu Zhengye.
Lin Yusheng found an empty training room and called Lu Zhengye.
"Lu Zhengye, I've got the script for 'Jianghu Order'."
Lu Zhengye could feel her happiness even through the screen.
In fact, they were only a few floors apart, but to avoid unnecessary trouble, they kept their relationship a secret.
"Congratulations, when will you join the crew?"
Lin Yusheng: "Director Fu said filming will start in two days."
"good."
"How about I treat you to dinner tonight?"
It had been a while since the two had spent quality time alone together. They were both out early and back late every day, and Lu Zhengye was also injured.
To avoid any accidental escalation, Lin Yusheng deliberately kept her distance from him.
“Okay.” Lu Zhengye readily agreed.
After hanging up the phone, Lin Yusheng went outside, only to bump into Qiao Xi, who looked flustered.
Not knowing how much she had overheard, Lin Yusheng was a little angry. "You were eavesdropping on my phone call?"
"No." Qiao Xi's persona is that of an introverted and quiet person, but when she said this, her voice cracked with guilt.
Qiao Xi realized she was too nervous, so she explained, "I heard you got the role in 'Jianghu Order,' so I came to congratulate you."
Lin Yusheng thought for a moment and realized that perhaps she had spoken too loudly, so she wouldn't blame her if the other woman heard her.
"Thank you," Lin Yusheng said distantly.
Qiao Xi said, "I've delivered the message, so I'll be going now."
"good."
The moment Qiao Xi turned around, her expression instantly turned to resentment.
What makes Lin Yusheng so special?!
...
During dinner time, Lin Yusheng and Lu Zhengye entered the private room of Tengqing Restaurant one after the other.
Tengqing Restaurant is very famous in Lucheng. It has an elegant design and offers a wide variety of delicious dishes.
Lu Zhengye requested that they enter the restaurant at different times, saying that he wanted to avoid being photographed by someone with ulterior motives and causing trouble.
Lin Yusheng also agreed.
Although she is not famous yet, many people in high society have seen her and Lu Zhengye. Better safe than sorry.
After finishing their meal, the two prepared to go home.
The moment I stepped outside, I saw two familiar faces—Qiao Xi and Yao Yingqing.
They happened to come out of the opposite compartment.
All four of them froze at the same time. Qiao Xi and Yao Yingqing were stunned when they saw Lin Yusheng and Lu Zhengye standing together.
Yao Yingqing had often spoken ill of Lin Yusheng, and now that she had caught her red-handed, she pointed at Lin Yusheng and said to Qiao Xi, "I told you long ago that she's not a simple person, but you didn't believe me. She just uses her looks to seduce men everywhere."
Qiao Xi gripped the designer bag tightly, veins bulging, but her face was pale, her eyes slightly red, making her look pitiful.
Lin Yusheng: "How is having a meal with my boyfriend considered seducing a man? Did you never even eat with your boyfriend when you were dating him?"
"Don't try to twist the facts. Qiao Xi doesn't have a role in 'Jianghu Order.' Are you whispering in President Lu's ear because you're jealous of Qiao Xi's looks and afraid she'll steal your thunder?"
Yao Yingqing's explanation sounded plausible, but Lin Yusheng found it amusing.
"Are you kidding me? I'm way prettier than her, okay? What do I have to be jealous of?"
Lin Yusheng's words were blunt, but what she said was true.
Anyone with eyes can see that Lin Yusheng is prettier.
Qiao Xi can only be considered a delicate white flower, while Lin Yusheng is a bright red rose, noble and stunningly beautiful.
With red eyes and biting her lip, Qiao Xi said aggrievedly, "Yu Sheng, I have never said that I am prettier than you."
She meant that Lin Yusheng's words were too hurtful.
Lin Yusheng smiled, her red lips curving into a beautiful arc. She looked at Qiao Xi and said, "But when your friend spoke up for you, you didn't deny it, did you?"
Qiao Xi bit her lip.
Yao Yingqing's chest heaved with anger. She shouted at Lin Yusheng, "You shameless bastard! I won't ask you, Mr. Lu, is it because of her that you haven't arranged a role for Qiao Xi?"
Yao Yingqing pointed at Lin Yusheng.
Lin Yusheng crossed her arms. She didn't know where Yao Yingqing got the confidence to question Lu Zhengye.
Lu Zhengye was already annoyed by the two people opposite him and didn't want to say anything, but some fool still walked right into his line of fire.
Lu Zhengye coldly replied, "What right do you have to make me answer you?"
“I…” Yao Yingqing blushed.
Isn't it said that good bosses like employees who speak frankly and offer honest advice?
Why doesn't President Lu give her any way out?
Lin Yusheng burst out laughing; she did it on purpose.
Yao Yingqing glared fiercely at Lin Yusheng.
She was actually a little afraid of President Lu because he always seemed unapproachable.
But it's precisely because of his appearance combined with his devilishly perfect looks that he always manages to be incredibly captivating.
Yao Yingqing was unwilling to let it end like this. She said with a forced smile, "I am also an employee of Shenggan. I think a good entertainment company should listen more to the opinions and feedback of its artists."
Lu Zhengye scoffed, "You're a contracted artist with Sheng Gan?"
"right."
When did you sign in?
“Five years ago.” Yao Yingqing thought Lu Zhengye had taken her words to heart, and her confidence swelled.
But Qiao Xi, who had been watching Lu Zhengye's expression closely, nervously tugged at her sleeve.
She wanted to remind Yao Yingqing to stop talking.
But Yao Yingqing was trapped in her own world and couldn't possibly understand what she meant.
Lu Zhengye said, "No wonder Shenggan almost went bankrupt; it turns out it was all because they signed so many rubbish contracts."
Five years ago, Lu Zhengye had not yet returned to the Lu family, and Shenggan was naturally not under his management.
Yao Yingqing's smug smile froze.
Lu Zhengye continued coldly, "Your contract is almost up, which is five years from now. You'll be able to leave soon."
Yao Yingqing's hands and feet were frozen. She had been deceiving herself into thinking that Lu Zhengye was joking, until she saw the undisguised contempt and disgust in Lu Zhengye's eyes.
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