Chapter 185 Main World 03 Familiar People
Lou Que, who was standing by, caught a glimpse of Wei Shiyu's appearance, and his face, which was originally beaming with joy because he felt he had "made a profit" by receiving such a large amount of liquidated damages, immediately changed direction.
While his boss's eyes were fixed on Lu Huai, he silently chanted, "I'd rather die than let my friend die," as he left his stool and tiptoed to his workstation. But Wei Shiyu, as if he had eyes on his back, yanked him back. He slumped back onto his chair, eyes rolling around, a guilty smile playing.
"Who gave you permission to collect it?"
"Who gave you the authority to handle Lu Huai's affairs on your own?" Wei Shiyu questioned him.
Lou Que surrendered: "I was wrong, I was wrong."
Her small eyes kept glancing at Lu Huai.
Wei Shiyu's real purpose wasn't to drink, and the agent was merely a middleman. With one playing the good cop and the other the bad cop, anyone with a discerning eye could tell who they were targeting.
Several pairs of eyes slowly passed over Lu Huai, who was tall and slender and had a strong presence even without speaking.
Such a dazzling person was born for the entertainment industry. Unfortunately, his luck was bad, and his brilliance caught the attention of some important figures, making him want to keep a beautiful woman in his house.
Even if the conditions for termination are met, the boss probably won't be willing to let go of such a stunning beauty. And for them, the existence of this piece of paper is sometimes just a cover.
However, Lu Huai was not as flustered as people thought, like a rabbit shaking its fur.
In his eyes, these overt and covert confrontations are just a boring play. As a viewer, he doesn't like to watch it, so it's normal for him to be distracted by browsing his phone.
Wei Shiyu was very dissatisfied. He paced forward, shortening the distance between the two of them to a somewhat ambiguous position, forcing Lu Huai to see him.
"Lu Huai, you have to understand that no one here can come and go as they please, especially those I specifically forbid from leaving. Do you understand?"
He warned, firmly grasping Lu Huaiqing's thin wrist with his left hand.
Lu Huai was unwilling to let him do what he wanted, and used brute force to break free from his shackles, even though a circle of red marks soon appeared on his thin white skin.
He hated the way Wei Shiyu looked at him. It was so sticky and hot, as if she wanted to swallow him whole. She treated him like her personal property, only wanting to attack and possess him, with no respect for his feelings at all.
What made him even more embarrassed was that, through the thin fabric on his legs, the other person's desire was exposed regardless of the occasion, and he didn't know whether it was intentional or not, passing under the desk and letting him experience it.
Not only was Lou Que sitting still as punishment, but the workers who had been whispering among themselves also settled down. Fearing the possibility of accusations of retaliation, they dared not look, and a low atmosphere permeated the entire office.
Wei Shiyu could no longer tolerate Lu Huai's indifference and imprisoned him between the table and chairs: "Speak, Lu Huai."
He leaned over and whispered, even though Lu Huai didn't seem to be listening.
"You can't leave me. I won't give you a chance to leave."
Wei Shiyu's tone gradually softened:
"My heart beats for you, and my body longs for you. You know that, don't you?"
But Lu Huai didn't want to feel his heat.
He just wanted to use the force to his advantage and support himself with the chair to get out of the uncomfortable and even nauseating posture.
He coldly observed this huge office where someone had the final say, and recorded everything inch by inch.
This scene is a true portrayal of the four words "human relations and worldly wisdom".
I don’t know what I was thinking when I was a newbie. Why did I think that I could realize my dream by going to such a place?
It is indeed difficult for people to empathize with their past selves. He now only thinks that he was really naive and cute at that time.
But he was about to part ways with the others, so there was no need to abide by these rules. Lu Huai was not someone Wei Shiyu could easily control, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to resist him until this point.
Even more so now, there is nothing to care about, so naturally I should rebel when I should.
He asked him to speak, so he followed his wishes. However, Lu Huai didn't mind letting the fire burn more vigorously. As if he was afraid that the air was not stagnant enough, he responded leisurely: "Boss Wei, isn't this a society ruled by law?"
"You mean, even if the full penalty is paid according to the contract terms, you can still restrict someone's personal freedom as long as you disagree?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the already quiet office became even quieter, so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.
Wei Shiyu obviously didn't expect that the former Buddhist young man could be so tough, and his arrogance was much weaker.
The word "you..." was stuck on his lips, his shoulders heaved violently, his eyes looked murderous, and he was very angry.
It’s not that Lu Huai didn’t anticipate the consequences of doing so, but the more he thought about it, the more he felt that there was no need to give in.
Even though he might be completely banned by Wei Shiyu, and even lose access to small opportunities, he might not care that much about this situation. He was stuck in this company and there was no way he could get ahead.
It's just that chronic suicide has been replaced with a more straightforward version.
For Lu Huai, although his work has not been recorded, he has completed many "works" in different time and space. Even by his own demanding standards, he is considered a qualified experiential actor.
Fame and fortune in reality would be icing on the cake, but not having them would not be enough to hurt him.
In addition to acting, he still has a lot of room for development. The company did not give him a golden finger, but it also allowed him to gain some tangible things.
For example, the swordsmanship mastered in the martial arts world, the calligraphy practiced to perfection in the ancient world, and the self-defense skills honed through actual combat. In the past, as an ordinary person, he would have had no chance to come into contact with these.
Relying on these, Lu Huai felt that he had the right to not be so passive. And if all else failed, he could also mobilize the top-secret "trump card" prepared for him by 0359.
"Mr. Wei."
Wei Shiyu grabbed Lu Huai and dragged him into the president's office, muttering something.
A male voice as magnetic as a cello suddenly came from outside the door, interrupting Wei Shiyu's actions.
Wei Shiyu asked unhappily, "What's the matter?"
"Can't you come to the company for a walk if you have nothing to do?"
Qin Yuchuan was wearing a dark coat, with an upright posture and a calm temperament like a distant mountain covered with light snow.
When he pushed the door open, his eyes immediately fell on Lu Huai, who was being harassed by the infamous Wei Shao. A trace of trance flashed across his eyes.
Lu Huai also noticed him, and while he felt that this was the appearance of a natural superstar, he was unconsciously a little stunned.
After seeing Lu Huai's face clearly, Qin Yuchuan didn't realize that his gaze softened imperceptibly. When he turned to look at Wei Shiyu, his tone gradually became colder.
"It's disrespectful to the company to pester people in public."
He is not a person who likes to meddle in other people's affairs.
At first, I didn't understand why I was speaking for a newcomer I had never met. I just thought that my heart was quicker than my eyes and made the choice for him.
Wei Shiyu didn't expect to run into the usually elusive actor Qin Yuchuan.
He seemed to be confused about the current situation, and when someone criticized him, his face instantly darkened.
Although Qin Yuchuan is nominally a member of his company, he is not an ordinary star.
This man comes from a good family and has been outstanding since childhood. If it weren't for the fact that other younger generations in the family can also shoulder the heavy responsibility and he himself has his own plans, there is no way that the Qin family would be willing to let such a talent "rot" in the entertainment industry.
The Qin family's status in the business world was far superior to that of the Wei family. He was lucky to have found a cash cow in this development. In order to keep people in the Wei family, he had to give away some shares.
Therefore, no matter how recklessly Wei Shiyu behaves, he has to consider the seriousness of his actions in front of him.
But when he looked at Lu Huai, who was protected by Qin Yuchuan silently, he realized that Lu Huai was the person he wanted to be with for countless days and nights.
Now that he was so kind to help him, was he trying to snatch her away from him? Or was he trying to play a hero-saving-beauty scene, using his ugliness to highlight his own greatness? That would be too good of a deal for this guy.
Wei Shiyu was absolutely unwilling to give up his control over Lu Huai. Perhaps because of his burning desire, he did not care about the interests involved and confronted him with a gloomy face.
"Mr. Qin, this is an internal matter of my Wei Group. It has nothing to do with you."
"Now it's relevant."
Qin Yuchuan turned sideways, just blocking Lu Huai completely behind him, and swept a cold look over Wei Shiyu.
I don’t know what brand of men’s perfume he used, but he had a light and pleasant fragrance that drifted lightly into Lu Huai’s nose.
Lu Huai felt his nose was a little itchy. He suppressed the urge to sneeze and kept staring at his broad back. For some reason, he felt that this feeling was so familiar.
It seemed like a long time ago, someone also stood in front of him like this, like an eagle protecting its cubs.
"Although Mr. Lu and I are not very close, I cannot stand anyone taking advantage of their power to bully others."
As he spoke, his eyes inadvertently swept over Lu Huai. The sun was shining brightly at that moment. Looking at the young man's delicate and white face, his heart skipped a beat for some reason.
A force supported him in making his position clear: "The company has been able to operate to this day only by relying on trust and loyalty."
"Just follow the normal procedures and move forward with it."
Lu Huai stood behind Qin Yuchuan, looked up at the man's broad back, and a ripple appeared in his beautiful star-like eyes.
He felt that Qin Yuchuan's voice and temperament were both frighteningly familiar, but it was not like anyone he knew.
Wei Shiyu looked at the two people as if they were performing an idol drama, with beautiful bubbles emanating from their bodies.
The shareholder's words, putting himself in a very righteous position, only made him so angry that his fingertips turned white, but he could do nothing about it.
Wei Shiyu could only glare at Lu Huai, saying "You wait", and slammed the door and left.
The office suddenly became quiet.
Lou Que, the fence-sitter, knew what he should do now, and his sense of existence suddenly increased.
He tactfully put the documents away and, with a dry laugh, smoothed things over: "Since President Qin is here, I'll immediately arrange the termination process. Don't worry, Xiao Lu, it will be done quickly."
After saying that, he hurried back to his workstation with the check in his hand, not even glancing at his former artist, fearing that he would be involved in this weird drama again.
Seeing that the task was accomplished, Lu Huai walked out without any reluctance.
It’s just that the elevator of Wei Group requires facial recognition, and he forgot that he couldn’t move after completing the formalities.
After pressing the button several times without success, he felt a little annoyed, until the kind-hearted person who had just assisted him also walked into the elevator.
Qin Yuchuan gave him a polite smile and naturally pressed the button for the first floor.
Lu Huai nodded to him lightly, with a smile in his eyes:
"I just wanted to say thank you to you, but I didn't expect that I would owe you another one so soon."
The morning light fell on the ends of Lu Huai's hair, dyeing it a light gold. His eyes were naturally a smooth, drooping arc, freehand and gentle, but his clear eyes were as clean as dust-free glass, making people want to explore it even more.
No wonder Wei Shiyu, who has seen countless people, is so reluctant to let him go...
Qin Yuchuan's Adam's apple moved, and he spoke carefully:
"Mr. Lu, I didn't scare you just now, did I?"
"No, thank you, Mr. Qin."
Lu Huai shook his head gently, his voice still calm, but there was a hint of inquiry in his eyes as he looked at Qin Yuchuan.
"I actually want to ask, um... have we met before?"
The moment he said that, he also sighed that he never thought that one day he would think of such an awkward and clumsy way of chatting up people.
But Lu Huai really couldn't ignore that sense of familiarity. It was a kind of attraction that he could still feel even though he had so many different experiences.
How can it not make people concerned?
Although the person in front of me has great works and fame, it is more likely that I will meet him one-way on the screen than meeting a small person like him in real life.
But just reading the work... shouldn't be enough for a traveler who has traveled through multiple worlds to still remember it in his mind after a hundred years.
Lu Huai was undoubtedly still a little confused.
If it weren't for artifacts like mobile phones that could trace information about these things in life, even those who had been with him for a long time would probably have to recall for a long time before they could distinguish them clearly.
He didn't know whether this person was good or bad...but there was nothing about him that the other party could use to gain advantage.
Lu Huai simply followed his heart and explored the familiarity he wanted to touch.
Qin Yuchuan heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and then he chuckled softly. The smile diluted the coldness around him and added a bit of gentleness:
"I was just about to ask you that. You look familiar, but when I think about it, I can't quite remember where I've seen you before."
He took two steps closer, keeping the distance between them just right within a polite yet delicate range.
"Maybe it's fate. It's rare to have such a feeling. I'm determined to be your friend."
"Xiao Lu, if you don't have any plans next, I wonder if I'd have the honor of inviting you for a quick meal?"
Lu Huai looked into Qin Yuchuan's deep eyes, where his own figure was reflected, warm and sincere. For the first time, he felt an emotion that he couldn't bear to refuse.
After a moment of silence, he nodded gently, a faint smile appearing in his dark and bright eyes: "Okay."
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