Chapter 15: Not Worthy of Me

With a strange feeling, Lu Jinzhi opened the two peculiar files. Fortunately, they weren’t viruses, and his phone was still functioning normally.

Compared to the odd titles, the content inside was even more bewildering.

It included, but was not limited to:

Handy tips for preventing traditional Overbearing CEO Syndrome—stomach issues are cultivated this way;

A guide to the mental health of Overbearing Presidents—eyes really can’t express that many emotions, and mouths aren’t just for decoration;

In a society governed by law, abiding by the rules is what makes a good citizen…

Lu Jinzhi: “…”

Each point was clear, but it felt like every one of them was insulting someone.

Worried that continuing to read might actually harm his mental health, he chose to exit.

Just then, he saw the message Qiao Wu had sent immediately after.

“Should I coordinate the return schedule with your secretary or go through you directly?”

“Are there any work arrangements before that?”

Compared to the earlier nonsense, these two sentences seemed much more agreeable.

But every time Lu Jinzhi wanted to say something, his mind was filled with the Overbearing President Anti-Pitfall Guide. He put down his phone and rubbed his temples.

The preparations for returning to the country had already begun after Lu Jiang was hospitalized. The secretary was handling matters with the group, so Qiao Wu wasn’t needed.

In fact, Lu Jinzhi had never intended for her to take over any affairs related to the group—at least not in the past. As for the future, he’d have to see her in person first.

He skipped over those messages and directly asked, “Who were these originally meant for?”

Qiao Wu: “?”

Was he focusing on the wrong thing? Was he really someone who cared about such details?

After some thought, she chose to dodge the question: “Just a joke with a friend.”

Another clumsy excuse.

Lu Jinzhi: “Hmm.”

And that was it?

Qiao Wu was baffled. The older he got, the harder he was to read: “So, what do I need to do?”

Lu Jinzhi: “Nothing.”

Alright.

Thinking about it, it made sense. Lu Jinzhi was so suspicious that it would be a miracle if he trusted her.

Qiao Wu didn’t dwell on the matter further. Instead, she categorized some recent events and sent another file over. She didn’t go into exhaustive detail on minor matters, but she made sure Lu Jinzhi was aware of things like the division of public and private areas at the family’s golf course, Lu Ning’s school transfer, and Lu Xuan’s need to change agents.

“Weekly report.”

After sending it, she didn’t wait for a reply and went about her own business.

The words “weekly report” surprised Lu Jinzhi slightly. What had Qiao Wu done that was worth reporting?

He opened it and found a collection of miscellaneous items.

Not exactly trivial, but not particularly important either—things that, in the past, those people wouldn’t have bothered to tell him.

He read for a while, feeling both absurd and amused.

–

Lu Xuan still hadn’t come home.

Though he was being difficult, it was time for him to get back to work.

After he got drunk at the banquet, Qiao Wu had received numerous collaboration proposals from others. She had recently sorted through the resources sent over and identified a few that seemed suitable for Lu Xuan’s current situation.

In the storyline, after entering the entertainment industry, Lu Xuan hadn’t done a single serious thing. The one time he starred in a small web series, the show flopped completely, and he ended up being influenced by the “unhealthy trends” in the script, becoming overly neurotic.

After organizing everything, she sent Lu Xuan a message asking where he was.

Calling him directly might not work.

Sure enough, he didn’t reply to the message either.

Qiao Wu spoke unhurriedly, “You were drunk last time, so I collected a few scripts for you. Send me your address, and I’ll have someone deliver them to you.”

Qiao Wu added, “You’ve been working hard. The kitchen made your favorite dessert, and I’ll send that over too. [Picture][Picture]”

Lu Xuan, who had been sleeping for a full day and night in another house to escape reality, replied with a simple “.”

Not everyone could sleep for a whole day and night.

And that wasn’t considered hard work?

He sent the address over without a second thought.

In his groggy state, he wondered when the family chef had learned about his favorite foods.

Old Man Lu Jiang was obsessed with maintaining appearances and often entertained guests at home. As a result, the chefs and pastry chefs at the Lu Residence were all highly paid professionals brought in from around the world, and their culinary skills were top-notch.

When he was younger, Lu Xuan had loved their food, but as he grew older, he rarely ate at home, let alone expected anyone to remember his preferences.

He didn’t dwell on it and drifted back to sleep.

When he woke up again, it was almost dark. Lu Xuan checked his phone and found no new messages.

What about delivering the scripts and desserts? No matter who was coming, they could have ridden a shared bike from the Lu Residence by now!

In the entire household, only Qiao Wu dared to go against the grain. Lu Xuan was so angry that he was about to call her right then and there, but just as he was about to dial, he felt like it would make him seem too eager.

It was just a dessert.

Who cared?

But the scripts were worth following up on.

With that in mind, Lu Xuan threw off the covers and got out of bed, pondering how to phrase his call to save face as he dialed.

Just as he opened the door, his footsteps suddenly halted.

In the heart of the city, where land was at a premium, building a villa was no longer permitted. So, he had bought a penthouse duplex. Apart from the scheduled cleaning staff, he didn’t like having people over, and the place was usually very quiet.

That’s why the sound of a phone ringing downstairs was particularly clear.

Lu Xuan glanced down at his phone and hung up.

The ringing downstairs stopped.

He took a deep breath and turned to go back to his room.

Unexpectedly, a familiar voice came from below, “If you’re awake, come down.”

Who was awake? Certainly not him.

Damn it, how did Qiao Wu know his door lock code?

His hand had just touched the doorknob when he heard Qiao Wu say, “If you want to stall, that’s fine. We’ll finish whenever we finish discussing work today.”

“…”

Lu Xuan rushed back to the bathroom, turned on the faucet, confirmed he didn’t need to shave, quickly washed his face, fixed his messy hair, grabbed a piece of clothing from the walk-in closet, and even fished an earring out of a jewelry box before heading out again.

With his hands in his pockets, he walked to the stairs and finally saw Qiao Wu.

Several scripts were spread out on the table, along with an unopened dessert box. Qiao Wu was sitting on the sofa, sipping coffee and flipping through a magazine he had appeared in. It was unclear how long she had been there.

Hearing him approach, she looked up, a smile spreading across her lips, “Good evening.”

Who’s saying good evening to you?

Lu Xuan narrowed his eyes, “Trespassing?”

Qiao Wu set down her coffee, “Sure, sue me.”

She hadn’t intended to barge in, but after ringing the doorbell multiple times with no answer, she had casually tried the code, and to her surprise, it worked.

Once inside, she hadn’t gone anywhere else, just made herself a cup of coffee and waited for Lu Xuan to wake up.

“Sooner or later,” Lu Xuan didn’t let himself lose the upper hand, “Who told you the code?”

Qiao Wu paused for a moment, then said, “The password to the safe where you used to hide your toys is still the same.”

When Lu Xuan was a child, he was extremely introverted and possessive, so he always kept his favorite things in a safe, only sharing the password with her, saying he would only play with her.

Lu Xuan: “…”

He nearly tumbled down the stairs.

From today onward, he was determined to change all his passwords!

He walked over and glanced at the scripts on the table, asking, “What work do you want to discuss with me?”

“You’ve been sleeping all day. Have something to eat,” Qiao Wu said as she opened the dessert box. “We can talk while you eat.”

Lu Xuan thought this was just Qiao Wu’s excuse to pry information out of him. He didn’t have high expectations for the family chef, but when his eyes fell on the food, he was momentarily stunned.

Indeed, every item was something he loved. The aroma wafted over, and after sleeping for a full day and night without a drop of water, he couldn’t help but swallow his saliva.

He glanced at Qiao Wu, noticing her attention wasn’t on him, so he picked up a piece and began eating it slowly.

Qiao Wu kept an eye on him from the corner of her vision. She saw him start with a pretentious, slow chew, but gradually, he ate faster and faster, finishing everything in the box in no time without a word.

Lu Xuan was someone who cared deeply about his image, especially when he was with her now. Seeing how he had rushed downstairs, even mismatching the color and style of his earrings, it was clear he wouldn’t show any weakness in front of her.

Watching him wipe his hands, she frowned and asked, “How long has it been since you last ate?”

Lu Xuan paused, then tossed the wet wipe aside. “You’re overstepping. This isn’t your concern.”

“Lu Xuan,” Qiao Wu turned her gaze to him, her tone devoid of emotion, “You don’t think it’s something to be proud of, as an adult, not being able to take care of yourself, do you?”

The common affliction of Overbearing Presidents wasn’t exclusive to them; their brothers had it too.

It seemed he needed a dose of it as well.

“Are you concerned about me?” Lu Xuan scoffed. “Do you say the same things to Lu Yingchi and Lu Ning?”

Qiao Wu replied, “They don’t need me to worry about this.”

“Are you treating me like a three-year-old?”

“Even a child knows to eat when they’re hungry. Clearly, you don’t,” Qiao Wu said, eyeing him suspiciously. “Do you even know to find shelter when it rains?”

Would he even bother to use an umbrella, or would he avoid it just to keep up appearances?

“…” Lu Xuan felt the mask of his last shred of dignity was about to crack. “If it’s not just me, then don’t use the same tactics on me that you use on others.”

Qiao Wu chuckled. “Do you care about me that much?”

“Who cares about you!” Lu Xuan snapped reflexively. “I’ve already told Lu Yingchi that I don’t want you anymore.”

“Then why did you cry while holding me?”

Lu Xuan stiffened, quickly retorting, “When people are drunk, their actions aren’t under their control. It doesn’t mean anything.”

“If that’s the case, then why do you care how I treat others?” Qiao Wu raised an eyebrow. “Just treat me like any other person around you. Would you care if the family chef cooked for someone else today?”

She tapped the scripts on the table. “Would you care if this script was given to someone else besides you?”

Lu Xuan found himself tangled in her logic and instinctively shook his head.

Why would he care about those people?

“Exactly,” Qiao Wu said, flipping open one of the scripts and handing it to him. “Just treat me like any other employee around you. If you don’t like it, go tell your dad to fire me.”

Lu Xuan was left speechless.

Damn, she made so much sense.

But he had just apologized to the Old Man and didn’t want to provoke him again.

So… maybe he should endure it for a few more days?

Hmm!

Lu Xuan’s eyes suddenly brightened, and his mind became clear. He looked down at the script and asked, “So, what’s the job?”

Seeing this, Qiao Wu smiled silently. He was still as easy to coax as before.

“These are the scripts I’ve picked out that are more suitable for you. The roles are minor but well-written, which can temporarily cover up your lack of acting skills,” she said. “I’ll communicate with the company, and before the contract is signed, you should continue attending acting training classes.”

“Wait, minor roles?” Lu Xuan pushed the script away. “Why should I play supporting roles? Are there any lead roles?”

Qiao Wu looked at him calmly. “It’s important to know one’s limits.”

Lu Xuan frowned. “Employee, it seems like you’re insulting me.”

“Don’t you hate me?” Qiao Wu retorted.

“…So what?”

“So if you keep acting in those messy Overbearing president scripts, I’ll look down on you even more. Do you want to be looked down upon by someone you hate?”

Lu Xuan seriously considered this and realized he didn’t want that at all.

“Can’t there be any good lead roles?”

“You’re not worthy.”

Lu Xuan took a deep breath, genuinely saying, “You’re right. I really do hate you.”

But he couldn’t get angry. Getting angry would mean he cared!

He grabbed the script and started reading. Although it wasn’t as pretentious as the previous scripts, the plot was actually quite good.

Qiao Wu picked up her coffee again, took a sip, and said, “Starting today, if you don’t have work, go back to the Lu Residence to stay? You work so hard, and you have to attend classes at the company. When you get home, you don’t even get a hot meal. If you want dessert, you have to have it delivered from far away. It’s quite a loss.”

The wording made Lu Xuan feel strange. Wasn’t it always like this when he returned to the Lu Residence before?

What a joke. Was he the kind of person who would go back just for a meal?

Qiao Wu’s tone was leisurely. “It can’t be because of me that you’re not going back, right?”

“I’ll go back,” Lu Xuan said firmly. “Tonight.”

He wanted to see just how hot that meal would be!

Without realizing it, he was engrossed in the script in the car and was taken back home.

It wasn’t until he sat down at the dining table and saw the Robot that had once touched his butt that Lu Xuan vaguely sensed something was off. What was going on? Why was he suddenly sitting at the same table with Lu Ning and Lu Yingchi, eating so harmoniously?

Lu Yingchi only noticed the extra person at the table when he arrived at the dining room. His gaze lingered on Lu Xuan for a long time before he let out a sarcastic “Oh,” and said mockingly, “Which big star has returned?”

Lu Yingchi glanced at him.

“Didn’t you say you didn’t want it?” Lu Yingchi walked up and asked teasingly, “What’s going on here?”

“Stupid dog.”

Ever since Lu Xuan had that little epiphany, he now felt that he and Lu Yingchi were no longer on the same level.

Only Lu Yingchi was still foolishly concerned.

He leaned back in his chair, looking at him with a meaningful gaze. “I’m different from you, understand?”

He came back precisely because he didn’t care that much about Qiao Wu! Unlike this stupid dog who was still marking his territory.

“Who are you calling a stupid dog?”

“You.”

Lu Ning, who had just entered, watched the two bicker like elementary school kids and suddenly tapped his head, exclaiming, “Now I know why I’m not good at studying. It’s hereditary.”

Qiao Wu: “…”

Not a single complete brain in the entire house.

Soon, the servants brought out the dishes. Qiao Wu was about to leave when Lu Yingchi called out, “Where are you going again?”

Qiao Wu was puzzled. “Eating.”

The Lu Family had many rules, so in the past, when her father served as the housekeeper, he would never eat at the same table as the family. He had his own small dining room.

Therefore, after Qiao Wu took over, although she was a bit more assertive with the Lu Family members, she didn’t care much about herself. It didn’t matter where she ate; she didn’t mind whether she had to sit at the table or not.

“Where are you going to eat?” Lu Yingchi pulled out a nearby chair. “Just sit here.”

“That’s against the rules.”

Lu Yingchi rolled his eyes at her. “It’s not like we haven’t eaten together before.”

Lu Xuan lazily fiddled with his utensils and glanced at her. “Now you care about the rules? Where was this concern earlier?”

In the past, when Lu Jiang was busy with work and didn’t come home for meals, it was always Qiao Wu who accompanied them. Lu Ning even insisted that she personally feed him before he would eat.

Later, as the number of times they ate together decreased, no one paid attention to who Qiao Wu was eating with.

Lu Yingchi himself found it strange. In the past, he hadn’t cared about such things, but just now, when he saw Qiao Wu turn to leave, he felt uncomfortable. It shouldn’t be like this.

Anyway, being a little nicer to her wouldn’t hurt. If anyone was to be blamed for being unambitious later, it would be Lu Xuan, not him.

With that thought, he directly pushed Qiao Wu into the chair. “From now on, you’ll sit here to eat.”

The other two acted as if they hadn’t noticed an extra person at the table, not even lifting their butts from their seats.

Qiao Wu didn’t act shy either. She turned her head and said to the servant pushing the cart, “Take that one away.”

“Alright.”

The servant quickly pushed the cart out and couldn’t help but glance back as she closed the door. She noticed that the young master and young miss instinctively looked at Little Qiao Butler before picking up their chopsticks, which surprised her.

Little Qiao Butler had been with the Lu Family for so many years. In the past, it wasn’t that no one had noticed her temperament, and the young master and young miss’s attitudes toward her were also quite subtle.

But somehow, since she returned from abroad, it seemed as if she had completely transformed, both inside and out. Not only her demeanor, eloquence, and decisiveness, but even the attitudes of the young master and young miss had changed.

At this moment, sitting together, they really seemed like a complete family.

After the meal, the few who couldn’t stand each other simply went their separate ways and headed upstairs.

There was more than one elevator, and Lu Ning didn’t want to share one with these two idiots. Just as she was about to turn to another one, Lu Yingchi grabbed her ponytail. “Stay here.”

Lu Ning protected her head and glared at him. “What are you doing! Do you know how precious a girl’s hair is?”

“How precious can it be?” Lu Yingchi tugged at her ponytail. “It’s not even as much as Princess’s.”

Lu Ning pinched his arm hard. “Are you even human?”

Lu Xuan, who had been walking behind them and also didn’t want to share the elevator, silently watched this scene, feeling deeply shocked.

How long had he been away from home? How had Lu Ning and Lu Yingchi become so close?

At that moment, Lu Yingchi glanced back and pushed Lu Ning forward. “Come on, repeat what you said to me the other day to him.”

“Don’t you have a mouth of your own?” Lu Ning grumbled.

But seeing that Lu Xuan had stopped, she still spoke with a tone of exasperation, “Be a little more ambitious.”

That scene just now—two dumb dogs. Who wouldn’t feel despair seeing that?

Lu Xuan: “?”

His eyes turned dangerous. “Little brat, are you lecturing me?”

Lu Ning immediately hid behind Lu Yingchi. “He told me to say it!”

“Lu Yingchi,” Lu Xuan said impatiently, “I don’t have time to play these childish games with you.”

“Lu Xuan,” Lu Yingchi retorted with equal defiance, tilting his chin arrogantly. “Qiao Wu said that if you don’t step up your game, she can’t afford to stay with you, and she’ll find another employer.”

“Me?” Lu Xuan was puzzled. “What does that have to do with me? I don’t care where she wants to go.”

At that moment, Lu Yingchi suddenly felt that the robot in the dining room hadn’t given Lu Xuan enough of a beating. You came back, had your meal, and now you’re telling me you don’t care?

Even when a person turns to ashes, their mouth remains.

“I’m just informing you,” Lu Yingchi said offhandedly. “I’m only eighteen, just got into university and still studying. I don’t earn money, so it can’t be about me. It must be about you. She’s pointing at you.”

Lu Ning, who was hiding behind him, looked up in shock.

This guy!

He didn’t even change his rhetoric!

After saying that, Lu Yingchi dragged Lu Ning into the elevator, leaving Lu Xuan standing there in confusion.

The sound of the elevator doors closing snapped Lu Xuan back to reality. He looked down at himself.

Wasn’t that hired by the Old Man? What does it have to do with me?

The money he earns from a small, obscure drama isn’t even enough to buy a bottle of wine. Relying on him to earn money to hire Qiao Wu? That would be a disaster!

She better find another employer quickly!

–

The second day back at the Lu Residence, Lu Xuan realized what a terrible decision he had made.

He sat on the bed for a long time, unable to snap out of it. He even wondered if he was still asleep and having a nightmare, or if the house’s security system had been hacked by some IT genius. Otherwise, why would he keep hearing Lu Ning’s haunting voice in his ears? He swore he never wanted to hear Lu Ning say “thank you” again in his life.

Who the hell came up with the idea to put that thing in the speaker, and so persistently?!

Six-thirty in the morning!

He had only ever slept at six-thirty in the morning, never woken up at that time!

It wasn’t there a few days ago!

He had a gut feeling that someone was behind this, so he didn’t hesitate to call Qiao Wu.

“Good morning,” Qiao Wu’s voice was cheerful. “Time to get up. We’re going to the company today.”

Entertainment companies don’t have weekends; they work whenever the artists have jobs.

Lu Xuan felt a bit desperate: “Do you know what time it is now?”

“Originally, we didn’t have to get up this early,” Qiao Wu said. “But don’t you need to groom yourself before going out? Plus, having breakfast, the timing is just about right. I’ll wait for you downstairs.”

Lu Xuan felt that he had paid a greater price for this hot meal.

Just as he was about to cover himself with the blanket and continue sleeping, Lu Yingchi’s words suddenly echoed in his ears.

Useless, useless!

Damn it!

Lu Xuan got up full of resentment, but by the time he left his room, he was once again radiant and polished.

When he went downstairs, Qiao Wu was indeed already waiting in the dining room, and Lu Xuan’s gaze slightly faltered.

Perhaps because she was going out, she had changed into a more formal outfit and applied light makeup, looking more stunning than any previous encounter.

It was still the same face, but somehow it seemed as if she had been thoroughly cleansed from within, glowing with vitality.

Lu Xuan sat down and noticed that the breakfast on the table was indeed tailored to his preferences. He glanced to the side and said, “I can go by myself.”

He was indeed somewhat interested in that script and had to admit that he didn’t want Qiao Wu to look down on him.

Qiao Wu went along with it: “Yes, I want to go with you.”

Lu Xuan held back and buried his head in his meal: “As you wish.”

After breakfast, the two of them went out together.

Qiao Wu handed Lu Xuan the profiles of several agents she had selected: “Shall we contact them to come over later? I’ve checked the artists they’ve managed before; their development has been good, and there are no negative rumors. There haven’t been major conflicts between the artists and their agents, but we’ll only know if they’re suitable after meeting them in person.”

In all his years in the industry, this was the first time Lu Xuan had heard someone discuss work so seriously in front of him.

The company knew his status, so they never made any demands on him, treating him like a crown prince, as did his previous agents.

He took the documents, but his gaze remained on Qiao Wu. After a while, he suddenly said, “Since they’re all employees, why don’t you just be my agent?”

It would be easier to boss her around, and she wouldn’t have the chance to manage others.

A win-win situation.

He was truly a genius!

Qiao Wu didn’t expect him to say that and raised an eyebrow: “Do you know what my annual salary is?”

These matters had never been within Lu Xuan’s scope of understanding. He didn’t earn much in the entertainment industry, but he still had money, and he could let Qiao Wu choose from the properties and cars under his name.

Qiao Wu showed him a number: “This much.”

“You’re crazy!” Lu Xuan’s pupils dilated in shock. “No, the Old Man is crazy, spending so much money on a Housekeeper?!”

“Who said I’m just a Housekeeper? My father never managed your work before, did he?” Qiao Wu explained. “Besides you, I also manage a few others. Do you think any of you are easy to handle? And then there’s Lu Jinzhi.”

Lu Xuan’s tone was strange: “You can manage him too?”

Then that much money made sense.

“He’s more manageable than you, but I mostly assist him.”

“You…”

Lu Xuan wanted to say that Lu Jinzhi was someone who could be assisted by anyone, but not you.

Lu Jinzhi was an oddball himself and had high standards for the people around him.

But thinking about Qiao Wu’s recent changes, he couldn’t bring himself to say it. He inexplicably felt that if Lu Jinzhi saw Qiao Wu as she was now, he might actually let her stay by his side.

If Lu Jinzhi truly acknowledged her, then no one would be able to pry Qiao Wu away.

“Then I…” Lu Xuan pondered for a moment, “I can afford it too.”

Qiao Wu chuckled: “Using your dad and brother’s money to hire me?”

“So what?” Lu Xuan said nonchalantly, “If it’s in my name, it’s mine.”

“I refuse.”

“Why?”

Qiao Wu tilted her head to look at him, her eyes filled with amusement: “I like working with smart and capable people, so I’ll consider it when you can hire me with your own money.”

“Why make a fuss over money? Does it matter whose money it is?”

Qiao Wu thought for a moment, then slightly straightened her expression: “It’s not just about the money, but also the person.”

To Lu Xuan, this simply meant she didn’t like him and didn’t want to work with him. His expression cooled, and he gave a faint, emotionless smile.

“If it were just about money, it wouldn’t matter, but I believe my boss must be someone truly exceptional.” Qiao Wu’s eyes curved with a natural pride, “Otherwise, someone who isn’t even as good as me, why should I acknowledge them?”

If anyone else had said this, Lu Xuan would have been furious.

But when he looked up and saw the smile in Qiao Wu’s eyes, her confident and composed demeanor, he felt a strange illusion, as if she had always been undeniably excellent.

He couldn’t refute her.

It was at this moment that he suddenly understood what Lu Yingchi had said.

What she wanted wasn’t money, but someone who was worthy of her.

Soon, the car stopped in the company parking lot.

The reason Qiao Wu insisted on coming was that when Lu Xuan entered the entertainment industry, he hadn’t received Lu Jiang’s permission, so he didn’t join the entertainment company under Lu’s.

Although GS Company was also quite large, resources in every entertainment company were unevenly distributed.

They accepted Lu Xuan because they wanted him to bring them greater economic benefits and resources, not to use their own resources to promote a worthless son of a rich family who couldn’t do anything and wasn’t willing to learn.

So after seeing how easily Lu Xuan could be coaxed, they gave him things just to keep him happy, and the same went for his manager—as long as the young master was happy, that was enough.

But if the young master wanted big resources, that was absolutely out of the question, as it would ruin the company’s reputation.

Back then, “she” had gone all out to ensure that everyone except Lu Jinzhi performed worse and worse, leaving no competition, and had also urged Lu Xuan to always play the lead role, never settling for a supporting role that would lower his status.

As a result, since entering the industry, Lu Xuan’s resources had been getting worse and worse, and his reputation within the company was also very poor.

Many people called him “Teacher Lu” to his face, but behind his back, they didn’t know how they gossiped about this rich second generation.

Qiao Wu could easily have Lu Xuan form a new team and start his own studio, but Lu Xuan was still in the novice stage and had contracts to fulfill. She couldn’t let him think he always had the right to choose the best; both ability and responsibility were essential.

As the two stepped out of the elevator, they immediately caught the attention of many.

The company walls were adorned with posters of many artists, from the famous to the obscure, all of them exceptionally handsome or beautiful, and the company employees were quite used to seeing such sights.

But when they saw Qiao Wu, they still couldn’t take their eyes off her.

An employee couldn’t help but ask: “Teacher Lu, is this a new artist the company has signed?”

“Probably,” Lu Xuan replied casually, then asked thoughtfully, “Do you think she’ll become popular?”

“Absolutely!”

With that kind of looks and aura, couldn’t she just make a living off her face?

Look at Lu Xuan—didn’t he manage to make it just by relying on his looks?

Isn’t being black and red still a form of fame?

Hearing this, Qiao Wu also smiled, “Thank you.”

As she spoke, she glanced at Lu Xuan, raising her eyebrows slightly.

See, I’m this outstanding wherever I go.

Lu Xuan snorted softly and lazily said, “What a pity, I’m going to Shelf her, not letting her rise.”

The people around them widened their eyes, feeling indignant.

Is this even human!

No wonder you have so many Anti-fans!

At that moment, someone approached from the front, “Teacher Lu!”

His gaze shifted to Qiao Wu and suddenly he was stunned, “You are… Qiao Wu?”

“Hello,” Qiao Wu had contacted the people here before coming, “Shall we find a place to talk?”

The man was a bit flustered, “Yes, yes, please follow me.”

They had agreed over the phone to discuss the manager and Lu Xuan’s future development, so he had thought she might be some secretary from the Lu Family.

But this woman didn’t look like a secretary at all! Standing next to Lu Xuan, she looked as if she had just walked out of a fashion show.

“Then, Teacher Lu, will you excuse us?” he asked.

Previously, Teacher Lu hated listening to these tedious things and would let the company decide directly.

Lu Xuan thought the same.

But before he could nod, Qiao Wu shot him a glance, “You come too.”

Lu Xuan turned on his heel, hands in his pockets, and followed her.

The others around them: “…”

This posture, who’s Shelving whom?

Arriving at the office, the staff handed the prepared plan to Qiao Wu, “This is the work plan for Teacher Lu for the next three years. Teacher Lu was aware of it before and said there were no issues.”

Suddenly being mentioned, Lu Xuan: “…”

Previously, there were no issues; they were all leading roles he wanted to play.

But thinking about Qiao Wu saying she couldn’t stand his previous TV dramas, he suddenly felt unsure.

Seeing Qiao Wu looking at him with a half-smile, he shifted his gaze defensively, “It’s not that absolute.”

The staff: “?”

Holding the documents, he was somewhat at a loss, “Then…”

A slender, beautiful hand took the documents from him.

The staff breathed a sigh of relief, about to speak, but saw that the hand pressed on the documents without opening them.

The stunning woman who had amazed the entire company glanced lightly at the staff’s ID badge on his chest, her gaze carrying an undeniable pressure when she looked up.

Her smile remained unchanged, but she flipped the documents onto the table with a crisp sound.

“How do I remember saying that I wanted the director to talk to me?”