Lu Tingzhou realized the implication in Chu Zhuo's words. He didn't doubt Chu Zhuo and instead said, "Generally, spokespeople who have been invited to the company for poster shoots must have passed background checks. Is there something wrong with Chu Zhuo asking this question?"

This means that they believed Chu Zhuo's words and guessed that Chu Zhuo must have accidentally seen something in the spokesperson's behavior that was different from the background check.

Lu Tingzhou had no doubt that the Chu Zhuo he knew was kind-hearted, optimistic, and lively, and would not target anyone for no reason.

Chu Zhuo leaned closer and said mysteriously, "I'd be happy to believe your company's background check, but he's morally bankrupt and unqualified. It's best not to hire him."

The idea that the Five Elements are inherently immoral is obviously nonsense.

Chu Zhuo recognized that the spokesperson who was shooting the poster was the mistress who provoked Shi An in the world line, and Qi Yu's affair partner.

That lover who was even more like a white moonlight than Shi An.

"Okay, I'll have them change the person." Lu Tingzhou agreed readily. He believed that Chu Zhuo wouldn't say anything without reason, and was more inclined to think that the other party had really accidentally witnessed the spokesperson's romantic entanglement.

"You're not even going to ask why? Lu Tingzhou, are you a tyrant?" Chu Zhuo said with deep concern, pointing and gesturing. "Luckily, I'm a good person, otherwise you would have gone bankrupt."

"Silly, the Lu family won't go bankrupt easily." Lu Tingzhou pinched Chu Zhuo's cheek. "If that day really comes, it definitely won't be your fault."

"Ouch, ouch, it hurts!" Chu Zhuo exaggerated.

The commotion they made attracted the attention of the photographers. Seeing Mr. Lu approach, the brand representative hesitated before stepping forward: "Mr. Lu, what can I do for you?"

"This person is unusable," Lu Tingzhou said directly. "Replace him."

The brand manager looked completely bewildered: "Huh?"

Lu Tingzhou didn't hide anything from anyone; upon hearing this, even the sound of the camera equipment stopped.

Cai Zhelin lifted his baseball cap and walked over, his face full of trepidation and fear: "President Lu, is there something about my image that doesn't fit the brand concept? I can adjust it according to your company's products. My fans all say I'm very versatile, and I really need this endorsement opportunity. I hope you can give me another chance."

"Or perhaps," he paused, glancing almost imperceptibly at Chu Zhuo, "that someone said something to you? President Lu is wise and capable; surely he wouldn't just listen to one side of the story."

Chu Zhuo wasn't about to give him any face, and directly asked, "Hello, are you talking about me?"

"I...you've misunderstood. I was just guessing that it was possible." Cai Zhelin shook his head in a panic, then glanced timidly at Lu Tingzhou.

"Your speculations won't influence any decisions. The Lu family doesn't need you; that's the reason." Lu Tingzhou coldly issued his final notice.

Even the brand manager, who didn't understand, now understood. Did he not recognize the subtle hints?

"Whether it's a misunderstanding or not is unimportant. Lu's will terminate your contract, and the penalty will be deposited into your account within two days." The brand manager quickly came up with a solution and gave the outcome. "Lu's hasn't released any information about a spokesperson yet. If any related content is leaked online, Lu's legal department will fight to the bitter end."

Cai Zhelin bit his lip in frustration. This wasn't his company, and the other side had a large and powerful force. He had no choice but to call his assistant and leave in a sorry state.

As he reached the door, he turned back with lingering affection, his expression one of reluctance yet resignation to the constraints of capital.

The brand manager shook his head. "So much drama. Luckily, they haven't announced the signing yet."

"He's a bit like me," Chu Zhuo stated, but one could tell that he sounded somewhat confused. Given Cai Zhelin's current qualifications, it was completely unreasonable for him to appear at Lu's company. He felt something was off the moment he saw him; something seemed amiss.

"Where is the resemblance?" Lu Tingzhou had looked up Chu Zhuo's information and knew about Qi Yuqian's disgusting deeds. He turned Chu Zhuo's face and looked at it from left to right. "A-Zhuo, you are unique. No one is like you."

Afraid that Chu Zhuo would overthink if he spoke too slowly, Lu Tingzhou quickened his pace: "I don't know how he was signed. Something must have gone wrong. Generally, after a series of screenings, brand ambassadors will be evaluated and five people will be selected for the final contract. I remember that there were two male artists with good character and greater fame among those five people. As for why this person was chosen, I will find out and tell you."

Chu Zhuo's voice was gentle: "Why are you so nervous? I was just saying, and I also feel that he doesn't seem like me."

Lu Tingzhou wasted no time and called his assistant Yan to inquire about the spokesperson.

Assistant Yan didn't dare to delay and found the employee in charge of the handover that day. After some questioning, he finally understood what had happened.

It turns out that when he saw Cai Zhelin's photo, he vaguely felt that Cai Zhelin looked a lot like Chu Zhuo at a certain moment.

Of the five people's information, Cai Zhelin took the longest to look at. The business staff next to him assumed that Assistant Yan preferred Cai Zhelin and instinctively had a bias towards him.

Although two of the five were more suitable, the difference was not significant given the status of the Lu Group. After comparison, Cai Zhelin was ultimately chosen as the spokesperson.

Unexpectedly, there was a reason behind this. Assistant Yan said with shame, "I'm sorry, President Lu. I don't know what was wrong with me at the time. I inexplicably felt that Cai Zhelin was very similar to Mr. Shen. Now that I compare them, they are completely different types. I must have been out of my mind back then."

Lu Tingzhou's expression softened slightly, but his tone remained stern: "This is a one-time exception."

After arriving in this world, Chu Zhuo saw his own face in the mirror.

The client, "Shen Chuzhuo," does not resemble him at all.

001's time-space jump caused energy depletion. After explaining the world line and the client's mission, it remained dormant for most of the time, and Chu Zhuo rarely disturbed it.

Sensing Chu Zhuo's confusion while asleep, 001 briefly emerged to explain: [The host entered this world in place of the client, who cried for help by burning their flesh and sacrificing their soul. This body does not belong to the client; it was created based on the client's physical data.]

[As for your appearance, it's because your soul was too powerful after you entered this body, which is why your original appearance is showing. It seems like this can't be changed. I tried but failed. But it's okay. The world's consciousness will weaken the appearance of you and the client, making everyone think that "Shen Chuzhuo" originally looked like this.]

[As a main character in the storyline, Cai Zhelin's situation with Assistant Yan is merely a misconception influenced by the plot.]

Chu Zhuo: [Thank you for your hard work, 001.]

001 blushed: [Of course, does the host have any further questions? If not, I'll continue hibernating.]

Chu Zhuo softened her voice: [001, go and rest. I'm very capable, don't worry about me.]

001 is the auxiliary system that the main system provided to Chu Zhuo when he was assigned to the romance instance. It is said to be a high-level treatment unique to the big boss.

After spending some time together, Chu Zhuo really liked 001, and 001 also enjoyed spending time with this legendary UR-level item card.

As a romance NPC, you need to be "conquered" (or "captured"). 001 will issue corresponding conquest tasks based on Chu Zhuo's current state of mind.

For example, if Chu Zhuo wants to eat flower cakes, the player's task is to pick roses, make flower cakes, and give them to Chu Zhuo.

If the player finds the food palatable, they will be given a certain level of favorability. The player can then choose to exchange for luck points or items based on the favorability level.

During that period, the entire romance instance was practically a playground for the main character and their pet to run wild.

Tap the screen to use advanced tools Tip: You can use left and right keyboard keys to browse between chapters.

You'll Also Like