Huayu: Live a carefree life

Lu Jie benefited greatly from accompanying Xiao Hu to eat hot pot at the bustling Haidilao restaurant.

After putting Xiao Hu to sleep that night, he went to the balcony alone to smoke a cigarette and contemplate life.

Looking down at the capital city at midnight, Lu Jie had many thoughts. He realized that he had indeed become a bit too self-centered after his entrepreneurial success and financial freedom.

The best example is in matters of the heart. I'm becoming more and more selfish. I already have the lovely Xiao Hu, but I still want to take the gentle and tender Chen Yao for myself.

But then I thought about it again, and it didn't seem so wrong to be selfish in matters of the heart. My feelings for Xiao Hu were real, and my change of feelings for Chen Yao were also genuine.

Does this mean that even if someone is capable of taking care of the woman they like and has already slept with her, they still have to push her away and then write a painful piece of literature to reminisce about the past?

Lu Jie continued to ponder and ask himself, "Why did I start this business?"

Without a second thought, the answer came to mind: "To make money, to show off, to pretend!"

"That's right, men, everything they do is just to show off." Lu Jie thought to himself with a slight smile, then turned to look at Xiao Hu, who was fast asleep on the bed. "Whether it's making money, living in a nice house, driving a luxury car, or dating a young and beautiful girlfriend, it's all essentially about having the capital to show off."

Lu Jie stubbed out his cigarette and fanned away the smoke gathering in front of him. "I'm pretty crazy, not sleeping with my sweet and soft little Hu in the middle of the night, but instead indulging in sentimental thoughts and nonsense."

After a night's rest, Lu Jie drove Xiao Hu to school in the morning and then drove directly to the airport to meet up with his assistant team and head to Shanghai to start a new week of work.

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A private tea room in Shanghai.

"Hello, Mr. Lu, I've heard so much about you." Uncle Li, the big boss of CMC, warmly shook hands with Lu Jie.

Lu Jie also greeted him with a friendly smile, "Uncle Li, you're too kind. Please take a seat."

After some polite greetings, Uncle Li took the initiative to steer the conversation toward the main point of the meeting.

"Is Mr. Lu officially entering the entertainment industry? I was quite surprised when Lao Ren told me that you wanted to buy some shares of Daylight Entertainment." Uncle Li took a sip of tea. "After making some inquiries, I found out that Mr. Lu actually started investing in film and television back in March of this year, and it's a sci-fi film that the industry generally doesn't have high hopes for."

Lu Jie smiled and nodded, "Yes, it was also a coincidence."

"Yes, the first film and television investment is as high as 1.5 million yuan in cash. President Lu not only has amazing courage, but also has a lot of cash flow that I really envy."

"Hey, but money is no use. The entertainment industry has never lacked hot money. First there were coal bosses, now there are internet capital." Lu Jie didn't beat around the bush with Uncle Li. "Although I haven't been in this business for long, I've seen that the entertainment industry is actually very exclusive. So when I heard that Daylight Entertainment was looking to bring in new partners, I made inquiries and came to you, Uncle Li."

Uncle Li smiled and nodded. "Is it alright if I presume to call you Xiao Lu?"

"No problem, I already said you're the senior and I'm the junior." Lu Jie remained polite.

"Okay, Xiao Lu, we've discussed it internally, and we can transfer 25% of Daylight Entertainment's shares to you." Uncle Li said unhurriedly, "However, I'm still a little curious why you, who have already achieved so much, still want to develop in the entertainment industry? Forgive my bluntness, but this industry doesn't make money as fast as the internet."

Lu Jie laughed and said, "Well, if I said I invested in the entertainment industry to promote cultural confidence, I doubt you would believe me, right?"

Uncle Li nodded with a chuckle and said, "If you really say that, I believe you, hehe."

"Since Uncle Li believes me, I'll use that as my reason, haha." Lu Jie continued to laugh it off.

Uncle Li nodded kindly at Lu Jie, "You, if it weren't for the recent buzz in the industry about the new Tencent project bringing in a female lead, I would have actually believed you. Since you don't want to say more, I won't ask. 25% shares, the specific price can be negotiated by your subordinates."

"Thank you, Uncle Li."

"It's nothing. Now that you're developing your career in the entertainment industry, Lu, we should have many opportunities to collaborate in the future." Uncle Li patted Lu Jie on the shoulder. "Come on, take a seat. This restaurant serves very authentic Shanghainese cuisine."

"Oh, then I'll have to give it a try." Lu Jie walked side by side with Uncle Li from the tea room to the restaurant. When he looked up, he found that there were several beautiful women who did not look like Uncle Li's entourage.

Seeing Lu Jie's appraising gaze, Uncle Li smiled slightly and began to introduce them, "Little Lu, this is Ms. Wang Churan, an artist from Jindian. Churan, this is Mr. Lu Jie, the founder of Lingjie Capital. You should have heard of Lingmeng Mobility and Lingdong Cycling, right?"

"I've heard of you, Mr. Li." Wang Churan bowed slightly. She was quite tall and was wearing a light green modern Chinese-style dress that accentuated her figure and made her look elegant. "Hello, Mr. Lu, I am Wang Churan."

"Hello, Miss Wang." Lu Jie smiled and shook hands with her. Following Uncle Li's introduction, he also greeted another beautiful woman, "Hello, Miss Tang, I've heard so much about you."

The other beauty was Tang Yan. To be honest, her legs were truly stunning. "Mr. Lu, I'm the one who has long admired you."

Lu Jie was sandwiched between two beautiful women during his meal. Tang Yan was very enthusiastic in enlivening the atmosphere at the table, and she would often urge Uncle Li to drink, while her long legs, covered in flesh-colored stockings, would deliberately brush against Lu Jie from time to time.

Wang Churan was rather shy. Although she would politely drink some wine to fit the atmosphere, she wasn't excited. Lu Jie even caught her secretly rolling her eyes at Tang Yan. She was truly a very interesting girl.

So when the banquet ended and everyone was saying goodbye, Lu Jie put his arm around Wang Churan's waist amidst Tang Yan's resentful gaze. Although Wang Churan was slightly surprised, she did not refuse. After getting into the car, although she was still being held, she kept looking out the window.

Lu Jie admired her beautiful profile for a moment, then curiously waved his hand in front of her eyes to get her attention. "Miss Wang, these things are only interesting if both parties are willing. I won't force you if you're not happy. Anyway, Uncle Li has already seen you get into my car, so whether you actually drove it or not is no longer important."

"Ah, no." Wang Churan smiled brightly. "You're so handsome, why wouldn't I be interested? I'm just a little curious."

"What are you curious about?"

Wang Churan blinked her beautiful big eyes, "I'm curious why you chose me when you were touching Tang Yan's legs the whole time."

"Haha, I do like her legs, especially with stockings on. It's a perfect opportunity to attack her weak spot." Lu Jie didn't hide anything. "But, although I don't follow the entertainment industry much, I do know that she's getting married soon. I don't like to play the villain."

"Cao traitor? What do you mean?" Wang Churan continued to blink her big eyes; she genuinely didn't understand what it meant.