Huayu: Live a carefree life

On the way to Ma Fanshu's love nest, Lu Jie continued to argue with Liu Haocun, since he hadn't actually had anything happen with Chen Zhang and the other woman yet.

Perhaps Zhang Ruonan is too quick, but speaking while wearing pants shows no guilt.

At the same time, it's fortunate that Guan Xiaotong, that big mouth, didn't know about Chen Duling's role, otherwise Liu Haocun, that little jealous jar, would really be boiling over.

"Of course Cunbao believes that you stood up for what was right, but I was worried that you would get hurt. Don't be impulsive next time. Brother Li and the others are the professionals."

However, Liu Haocun did not forget the main point because of Lu Jie's sophistry, and "incidentally" gave Zhang Ruonan the award.

"Okay... Brother, the gifts you 'casually' give to others are all so meaningful, how come you never thought of preparing one for your Cunbao and Xinbao as well?"

We're also promising artists, and we're even closer to you, brother~

Upon hearing that soft, sweet voice, Lu Jie was momentarily at a loss for words. This little Cun, her speaking skills have really improved!

After thinking for a while, I realized that the Star Awards would be coming up soon. Arranging an award wouldn't be difficult, but I needed to get Sun Zhonghuai on my side first.

"Brother Sun~"

As soon as Lu Jie greeted them, he heard Sun Zhonghuai's hearty laughter, "Our CEO Lu, who can lock someone's throat with one hand, what brings you to call me?"

"Even though we live in the internet age, your news spread way too fast!" Lu Jie's lips twitched. The news was spreading way too fast.

"Haha, I'm not the only one who knows this. I heard that Li Yanhong even called Brother Ma to apologize!"

Lu Jie was even more confused. "Huh? Why is Lao Li calling Xiao Ma to apologize? What does this have to do with him? If he's going to apologize, he should be apologizing to me, right?"

"Wasn't it because one of his subordinates offended your girlfriend? He admitted he hadn't managed his subordinates well enough."

"I couldn't bring myself to apologize to you, so I had to ask Brother Ma to pass on the message," Sun Zhonghuai explained with a chuckle.

Lu Jie finally understood that Lao Li had misunderstood Chen Duling as his girlfriend. However, the more he explained, the more complicated things became. Since he was the beneficiary anyway, he decided to let it go.

"What does Brother Ma say? As a guest, it doesn't seem right for me to cause trouble on the other side's turf, huh?" Lu Jie tentatively took a step back.

Sun Zhonghuai's tone remained relaxed, "I don't know his attitude, but there's a rumor that Brother Ma almost laughed himself to death after hanging up the phone."

"So you really know how to stir things up~ I bet Gong Yu is regretting it terribly right now, why did she even think of inviting you to present the award, haha~"

Upon hearing Sun Zhonghuai subtly insult him, Lu Jie immediately retorted, "It's their fault for not being fair in their dealings with people from Kiwi Fruit."

"Old Sun, we at Tencent Video probably have these spoiled brats around too, right? The Tencent Video All Star Awards are coming up soon, it would be fun if you guys came up with this kind of joke too~"

"Pah, pah, pah! Good luck! Our Tencent Video doesn't have this kind of useless idiot who doesn't know when to stop and is driven by lust." Sun Zhonghuai spat angrily.

But after thinking about it, I added, "I'll have someone send you this year's award list in a bit. See if your confidante is on it. I'll tell those guys to keep their eyes peeled."

Lu Jie chuckled, then revealed the purpose of his call: "Old Sun, do me a favor~ My secret has been exposed, so I need to give my little jealous wife a reward to console her."

Sun Zhonghuai immediately became anxious, "Ahem! Big brother, can I call you big brother? Even though it's a worthless award, we still have to follow the basic law, okay?"

"Old Sun, Brother Sun~ Don't be in such a hurry, let me finish~"

"Let me finish speaking~ Your Xiao Hu just finished filming, and the drama hasn't even aired on Tencent yet. Are you trying to promote her or ruin her career~"

"I didn't say I'd send it to Xiao Hu! Old Sun, let me finish!"

Upon hearing that it wasn't about asking Xiao Hu for an award, Sun Zhonghuai calmed down. "Ahem, alright, go ahead, I'm listening!"

"Didn't Zhang Guoshi make a movie this year? It hasn't been released yet, and my little jealous girl is the female lead. I got it for her."

"Oh, a 'Zhang Yimou girl'? That's interesting." Sun Zhonghuai became interested as soon as he heard she was a "Zhang Yimou girl." "President Lu, tell me more about her."

Damn it, these office workers, they're all all talk and no action, they turn on you faster than flipping through a book, pshaw!

Lu Jie rubbed his face. "I have some connections with Lao Zhang. I'll talk to him tomorrow and make a promotional video to be shown at our gala."

"If our big platform takes the initiative to promote it, he'll definitely do the same!"

But you're promoting his new movie and presenting an award to his leading lady...

Isn't it a bit like... um... what's the word again, a simp?

"..." Damn it, he really did seem too much of a simp! Lu Jie himself felt ashamed.

Seeing Lu Jie remain silent, Sun Zhonghuai knew he had won the verbal battle and stopped deliberately making things difficult for Lu Jie.

"Mr. Lu, what you said is indeed only beneficial to Tencent Video and Director Zhang. Here's what I'll do: I'll send someone to talk to Director Zhang."

"The favor is still yours. I'll say it was when you mentioned his new movie during a casual chat, Mr. Lu. By the way, he knows his leading lady is yours, right?"

In the end, Sun Zhonghuai started teasing Lu Jie again.

Lu Jie felt that he was probably equated with a simp in Sun Zhonghuai's eyes. "Ahem, your wording is quite civilized, huh? Yes! I know! I'll go thank you in person tomorrow!"

"Haha, just kidding! Everyone in the industry knows you, Mr. Lu, are a ladies' man, how could that be..."

Before Sun Zhonghuai could utter the words "sycophant," the phone was hung up. He found it particularly satisfying to have the rare opportunity to insult his friend and colleague, who was more than two rounds younger than him.

The main reason is that Lu Jie was too successful before, and at such a young age, his conduct was almost flawless, like a monster.

Now it seems that women are his biggest weakness, haha.

Lu Jie was furious. Although he didn't suffer a setback, his lifelong reputation was gone, completely gone!

They say lust is a knife hanging over one's head, and now that I see it, it's true!

But then he laughed again. Although he didn't mean to be a simp, it seemed like he had always been one.

He entered the entertainment industry to promote Xiao Hu, and afterwards he went out of his way to find resources for the girls, afraid that they would suffer if they stayed by his side.

After resolving the potential problems for Liu Haocun, her parents paid compensation and arranged for her to receive physical therapy in Europe.

Lu Jie pondered, realizing that his behavior was indeed too obsequious... but isn't that how dating is?

If you realize your partner needs help, and you're capable of easily resolving it yourself, why wait for her to bring it up?

But Hu Lianxin, Liu Haocun, Chen Yao, Wang Churan, and Ma Fanshu also provided the emotional value they wanted.

This includes Meng Ziyi and Tian Xiwei, who have been flirting with him all along, Zhang Ruonan, who flirted with him today, and Chen Duling, whom he met yesterday.

I can get a sense of satisfaction from being with them. I just casually gave them some resources. Does that count as sucking up?

Lu Jie became more and more troubled until he saw Ma Fanshu wearing an attack speed set, leaning against the entrance hall and smiling at him, which made him give up thinking about it.

Start chiseling! Chisel again! Chisel once more!

After the three consecutive blows, Lu Jie leaned back in the jacuzzi, holding Ma Fanshu, who was feeding him fruit, in his arms.

"Fanfan, do you think I'm a simp?"

Ma Fanshu burst out laughing, "Pfft~ cough cough~ You? A simp? You think that's a good match?"

"Someone said to me today... well, that I'm always rushing to give women all sorts of resources, giving them this and that without asking for anything in return, that's just simp behavior."

Ma Fanshu turned around and nestled in his arms, touching his handsome cheek. "Darling, did I ever ask you for any so-called resources?"

Lu Jie shook his head, and Ma Fanshu kissed him and continued, "First of all, honey, you're really incredibly good to me. The house, the car, the money—these material things are all top-notch."

But more importantly, you have a sense of humanity that other wealthy people don't have, and you can treat your employees and us women equally; you care about our feelings.

You didn't treat me lightly just because you had me; on the contrary, you treated me even more gently and attentively than before you slept with me, which made me feel very happy.

If this counts as being a simp, then I'm willing to be a submissive bitch for the rest of my life! Woof~

Ma Fanshu not only barked, but also gave him a lick.

"Hiss~~~ Fanfan, you really are!" Lu Jie couldn't find the words to describe it for a moment.

"Hehe, so don't care what others think of you, just be yourself! Mua~" Ma Fanshu gave him a gentle kiss.

"Let's go back to the room, the little bitch wants it again, woof~"