Chapter 186 Main World 04 It’s a shame we met too late
Lu Huai was surprised at his own initiative, as this was not his style.
Even 0359, his long-time partner, may not know that he is actually a rather passive person at heart.
If some things can be left unsaid, then don’t say them. I would rather keep them in my stomach and digest them slowly than cause trouble to others.
Even in the world where he grew up, he was always labeled as "easy to deal with" throughout his 22 years of life.
Along the way, Lu Huai was not short of other people's goodwill, and even received a lot of kindness from acquaintances and strangers.
But he always hoped that he could repay these kindnesses, and if he couldn't, he would owe them less favors.
Over time, Lu Huai himself got used to this casual way of communication.
Therefore, Lu Huai was a little annoyed by his excessive enthusiasm for Qin Yuchuan, a big star in the same company who was only slightly closer to him than a stranger.
What he said to him was a little beyond his concern.
Qin Yuchuan looked at the polite and handsome young man in front of him, and felt more and more friendly and fond of him no matter how he looked at him.
He's almost 30, at the peak of his career. He's come into contact with many people, but few have left a mark on them.
After a few words of conversation, Qin Yuchuan learned that Lu Huai was only 23 years old this year, very young, much younger than him.
He is five years older than him, so the strange feeling in his heart might be... just like looking at his own well-behaved younger generation...
Qin Yuchuan always felt that this young man had a strange calmness and composure.
Although he is still a recent college graduate, he doesn't have the usual liveliness and activity at all.
The obsidian eyes were clearly bright, yet calmness always dominated, as if this person didn't care about anything.
It makes people feel that they can't keep him.
Qin Yuchuan inexplicably wanted to ask the young man if there was anything he liked so that he could satisfy his needs.
But this also made him seem like a strange uncle, being too attentive for no reason and as if he had some ulterior motive towards Lu Huai.
Besides, with the previous example of Wei Shiyu, a playboy who was like a dog-skin plaster, Lu Huai should be quite vigilant.
Qin Yuchuan felt as if he had taken the wrong medicine today. His emotions and behavior were somewhat out of control. He shook his head secretly, quickly suppressed his panic, and finished his words.
“Please wear a mask.”
After all, as a star, every move is under the spotlight. As the two of them walked out side by side, Qin Yuchuan skillfully hung the mask on his ears.
Seeing that Lu Huai still didn't move, he kindly reminded him.
Lu Huai looked at him with a faint smile and shook his head slowly:
"I probably don't need it."
Sensing the actor's doubts, he added:
"I don't have many works, and I don't often recognize me during my normal commute."
Qin Yuchuan was stunned for a moment. He could not see any more expressions under the mask, only saw the eyes slightly curved.
"Yeah, it's kind of boring wearing a mask."
"You're so handsome. Even if you're not recognized, I think passersby will still admire you."
He didn't compliment Lu Huai in any particular way.
Even with the simplest outfit, he still attracts people's attention. Even though he has worked with so many good-looking actors, he still has to admit that the person in front of him still makes him shine.
Unlike the extremely sharp and rich beauty that is traditionally considered a great beauty, Lu Huai has a unique kind of pure and otherworldly beauty, like a lotus flower drenched in dew after rain, fresh but not bland.
She also has a great figure, tall and well-proportioned, with a thin waist and long legs. She can wear simple clothes just like she would on a catwalk.
Qin Yuchuan really appreciated his appearance.
I think, from the above point of view, it is perfect for him to enter this circle.
The entertainment industry needs recognizable people, and judging by his many years of experience, no one would be willing to take their eyes off Lu Huai.
That is a superior appearance that can't be suppressed even if you live as an ordinary person. It is easy to stand out in an era where all internet celebrities have the same face.
The fact that it hasn't become popular yet is definitely because someone is deliberately suppressing it.
And this person...
Qin Yuchuan's fist suddenly became a little hard.
For a moment, Lu Huai wondered if Qin Yuchuan was the person whose memory had blurred.
After a day and a half, he was like a salted fish lying flat on his back, thinking about the termination of the contract while frantically flipping through his contact list.
However, the effort is not proportional to the reward, and until now, I still haven't obtained any valuable information.
But Qin Yuchuan had such a good background that he didn't seem like the type to have any contact with an ordinary person like him, so he could only silently dispel his doubts.
Lu Huai was still thinking about what Qin Yuchuan would take him to eat. He had just made a phone call, probably to order food, so he just listened quietly on the side.
What was funny was that a few familiar-looking security guards, probably hired by the Wei Group, were hanging around the door unfriendlyly, and it seemed that they had some thoughts about him.
But the moment she saw the person next to him, she pretended nothing had happened and walked away humming a little tune.
Qin Yuchuan didn't know that just by standing there, he had quietly blocked a wave of debts for Lu Huai.
He was a very steady driver. He drove the car around on a small road in the old city whose name he didn't know, and took Lu Huai to a small shop in a remote alley.
The entrance is a bit crude, making one suspect that the plaque will fall down and hit someone at any moment, but the environment inside is surprisingly nice.
Maybe it was due to the location and lack of publicity, but there were still few people in the restaurant at dinner time.
The disc on the record player turned slowly, and the melodious music floated in the small house with warm decoration and old newspapers on the wall. The overall atmosphere exuded a nostalgic style of the 1970s and 1980s, with a bit of the mood of slow urban life.
The boss was a middle-aged man wearing glasses and looking gentle. He must have been familiar with Qin Yuchuan. Someone had not taken off his mask and recognized him.
He came up to me familiarly: "Xiao Qin, it's rare that you have free time recently~"
Qin Yuchuan took off his mask and smiled at him: "I brought my friends to have dinner with you."
The boss caught a glimpse of Lu Huai standing next to him, and after a moment's scrutiny, his eyes lit up. He then began to admire him openly, praising him, "New friend, he's so handsome!"
"Thanks..."
Lu Huai originally thought that after going through so much experience, his skin should have become much thicker.
Unexpectedly, he still felt a little embarrassed by being stared at, and his eyes began to wander.
Qin Yuchuan saw his embarrassment and changed the subject: "Stop looking and go cook."
"If we don't rescue them, they'll all starve to death!"
This store has a really good selection.
The boss was very sensible and arranged for them to stay in a small private room at the end of the corridor with good sound insulation.
Maybe because we ordered in advance, the food was served very quickly, with the pot full of steam.
When Lu Huai saw the full table, he really praised the efficiency.
Perhaps because he was afraid that public figures would cause a sensation, the boss always delivered the food personally.
Lu Huai didn't know if it was his illusion, but he always felt that the boss looked at him and Qin Yuchuan with strange eyes. Although his attitude was very warm and friendly, he still felt uneasy.
But he didn't have time to think about it. The key now was to taste the delicious food.
Lu Huai felt that although the taste of each dish could not be said to be amazing, the presentation of the original flavor of the ingredients was still very good. He also focused on eating.
Qin Yuchuan saw him chewing like a squirrel chewing a pine cone, his eyes soft and smiling: "How is it? Is it delicious?"
"Delicious!" Lu Huai replied without hesitation.
He was indeed very hungry. In order to get rid of the package early in the morning, he didn't even have time for breakfast.
Qin Yuchuan saw how anxious he was, but he didn't ask any more questions under the pretext of eating.
Lu Huai felt that it was really comfortable to get along with him.
After dinner, the two of them really started chatting.
Qin Yuchuan listened to Lu Huai's calm narration of the unfair experiences, and the handkerchief that was originally placed flat on the table was wrinkled unconsciously.
Lu Huai didn't want to bring up those things, but instead talked to him about acting. Obviously, in this regard, they still had a lot in common.
One is a "drama-mad" movie star who became famous at a young age, and the other is an "experiential actor" who has experienced many reincarnations.
When they got excited, they even acted out the roles of Qin Yuchuan's rivals in a certain drama.
After a performance, I felt very satisfied.
Lu Huai looked a little dazed, but he quickly adjusted himself.
He gave a thumbs up: "It's really amazing. I feel like I learned a lot."
"Your acting is very good, and your interpretation of the role is also very accurate..." Qin Yuchuan's expression suddenly showed a complexity that Lu Huai could not read.
Even though he was being praised, he didn't feel happy at all.
"What's wrong, Brother Qin? Is there something wrong?"
Lu Huai asked.
Qin Yuchuan was still immersed in the previous scene. He hadn't experienced that kind of immersive feeling in a play for a long time.
He didn't dare say it, he regretted not having met Lu Huai earlier.
It seemed as if he had been that general, sword in hand, galloping across the battlefield long ago. And indeed, there was such a brilliant and talented old friend who lingered in my memory.
They once drank together under the moon and went on spring outings together.
Even though their identities and growing environments are very different, they still appreciate each other and regard each other as confidants.
However, as the former leading male character, he never told anyone that he had doubts about the plot.
He had to do many NGs when acting opposite the heroine, and the actor who played this important role did not meet his expectations.
Qin Yuchuan pondered and came up with an absurd idea, as if the emotional connection between them was not right...
But he didn't know how to make the changes, and he had a lot of work to do later, so he gradually put the matter behind him.
I didn't expect that I would have a new idea now, but why is this?
Is it just because Lu Huai portrayed the image in his mind...
Qin Yuchuan thought about it and didn't say anything on the spot.
He just silently played the role of a flower protector and sent Lu Huai to his residence.
Before leaving, he couldn't help but express his concern, and said hesitantly: "The company has registered your residence. Wei Shiyu won't let it go easily. It may not be safe for you to continue living here."
Lu Huaixin also understood his current situation.
His check was used to pay the company's exorbitant penalty. Right now, he really didn't have the ability to find a more suitable place to settle down in this land-scarce City Z.
"A friend of mine is going abroad and wants to rent out his house, but he doesn't want it to be rented to someone he doesn't trust, so he asked me to introduce him to someone he trusts. As for the rent, a modest amount will suffice."
"Xiao Lu, if you need anything, you can contact me on WeChat and I will help you get in touch."
He originally wanted to say that it was free and that he could pay for him, but he didn't know where to stand in offering help, or how to explain it in a way that wouldn't seem too abrupt.
So he changed his words temporarily.
Lu Huai's eyes curved: "Thank you, Brother Qin."
In the car, Qin Yuchuan rubbed his temples and chewed on the little bits of contact he had with Lu Huai.
The phone buzzed, and he swiped it open and answered: "Hello?"
The man's voice on the other side was deep and enthusiastic: "Xiao Qin, I'm Cen Jian."
"Hello, Director Cen."
After retrieving the information from his mind, he smiled and greeted.
It was just that he hadn't worked with this director for a long time, so Qin Yuchuan was a little surprised that he suddenly thought of him.
"I don't know if you are busy right now. I hope I didn't disturb you."
"No, no, I don't have anything to do right now."
Director Cen didn't keep the topic secret and explained his intention: "Xiao Qin, are you interested in playing a cameo role in my new movie?"
Qin Yuchuan highly recognizes Director Cen's talent. As long as there is no conflict, he is eager to accept all challenges.
"Yes, it's my honor to be able to participate."
A hearty laugh came from the other end of the phone: "Xiao Qin, you are such a straightforward kid. I was right about you."
"There's one more thing I want to ask you. There's a supporting role that's been vacated due to scheduling issues. Do you have any recommendations?"
"I originally wanted to solve the problem myself, but as soon as the investors heard they were short of staff, they wanted to stuff some unknown people in. It's really annoying."
The other party also cooperated in good faith.
While talking on the phone, without any hidden ulterior motives, he readily sent him the complete script. Qin Yuchuan took a rough look at it and found that the content and character settings of the script were as attractive as ever.
As for the recommended candidate, Qin Yuchuan thought of it the first time and without any hesitation, he directly said the name.
The next day, Lu Huai, who had become a free man, suddenly received a new email.
I originally thought it was a scam, but when I clicked on it, I found out it was actually a very good audition invitation.
The director is not a newcomer, nor is he one of those who are used to making short films. He is a serious award-winning art film director.
Lu Huai was not very familiar with this name. He searched online and saw a familiar name in the starring column of a certain work's cast and crew list.
I thought that Qin Yuchuan must have been behind the scenes to get me this audition opportunity.
Otherwise, with Wei Shiyu's paranoid and vindictive personality, he would definitely order a severe punishment for him. Forget about a good opportunity, he can't pick up any garbage.
The only person around me who is capable of doing this is this senior movie star.
I didn't expect that Qin Yuchuan was not just talking about it, but really took it to heart.
Lu Huai tried hard to ignore the ripples in his heart, and secretly sighed: "I owe him a favor again, how can I ever repay it?"
I edited a line, then deleted it with great hesitation. In the end, only a polite "thank you" emoji lay quietly on WeChat.
He had just sent the message when a new message popped up on his phone.
【Chuan: This is the opportunity you deserve.】
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The author has something to say: Who is the one who has been standing in front of the phone? It’s so hard to guess~ There are a lot of new characters appearing on the set, hehehe [pigeon]
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