Chapter 143 – A fan of Movie Emperor Lu

Translator: ChuRen/ YuQiChen

Tang Qing swiftly ran over to Lu Zeyu.

Seeing the two finally separate, Lu Zeyu’s expression softened slightly as he coldly asked, “What were you two doing in the room?”

Tang Qing glanced at Shangguan Linlin and explained, “We were just discussing the script. Shangguan had a few scenes she didn’t quite understand, so I was explaining them to her. We’re done now.”

He then signaled to Shangguan Linlin with his eyes and asked, “Shangguan, do you have any more questions?”

Shangguan Linlin immediately picked up her script, nodded hurriedly, and said, “Director Tang, thank you for your guidance. I understand now. Movie Emperor Lu, I won’t disturb you any longer. Director Tang has taught me how to perform the later scenes. I’ll head back now.”

She knew Lu Zeyu had a strong aversion to any kind of “unspoken rules”. There was a story about a new female model who had a perfect figure and face. Somehow, she found out where Lu Zeyu was staying while filming and showed up at his hotel door in a robe, trying to seduce him.

Lu Zeyu promptly threw her out without any mercy.

He was completely indifferent to women’s advances. Once, a wealthy businessman, in an attempt to please Lu Zeyu, sent a few young boys to get close to him. The boys ended up being sent back to the businessman’s house by Lu Zeyu.

The businessman, who had gained his wealth through his wife, faced severe consequences when his wife discovered the situation with the young boys. It was a disastrous outcome.

After that incident, the businessman didn’t dare to indulge in any debauchery, and he even refrained from watching movies featuring Lu Zeyu.

Shangguan Linlin didn’t delude herself into thinking that her appearance alone could make Lu Zeyu show leniency.

Changing her demeanor from before, she dared not look at the two of them any longer. She hurriedly bid them farewell and rushed out of Tang Qing’s room.

Lu Zeyu, observing Shangguan Linlin dressed provocatively and displaying a guilty expression, understood what had just transpired.

Shangguan Linlin had entered the production through connections, and everyone knew about it, even though it wasn’t publicly acknowledged.

One loved to take advantage of others, while the other enjoyed being taken advantage of.

Now, these two were getting involved with each other?

In reality, such incidents were common in other productions, and he shouldn’t have interfered.

But he couldn’t help it. With a stern expression, neither cold nor warm, he spoke, “You’re actually interested in a woman like Shangguan Linlin?”

Tang Qing tilted his head, displaying a puzzled expression, and asked, “Movie Emperor Lu, what do you mean?”

Looking at the young man’s round, clean, and clear eyes, Lu Zeyu couldn’t help but feel regretful.

He let out a cold snort, “Tang Director, do I need to spell it out for you?”

Tang Qing was puzzled why Lu Zeyu was so angry. Was it because he was coaching Shangguan Linlin? Or was it because he feared he would have to add scenes for her?

Indeed, adding scenes for Shangguan Linlin meant everyone would have to work overtime.

No one liked overtime, not even someone as dedicated as Lu Zeyu.

So, he explained, “Just now, Shangguan approached me with a purpose.”

Lu Zeyu was tall, almost 1.9 meters. He turned his head slightly, looking at Tang Qing as if to say: Do you think I can’t see through this?

Tang Qing continued, “She mentioned wanting me to persuade Minghao to restore the scene that was cut. The one where the female lead rides a thousand miles to find the male lead.”

Lu Zeyu nodded; he was aware that Gu Minghao had cut many of Shangguan Linlin’s scenes.

In a cold tone, the man asked, “So, you had to get so close to her for that?”

Tang Qing hurriedly explained, “No, no. I told her that the scene was removed because she can’t ride a horse.”

Lu Zeyu stared straight at Tang Qing and asked, “So, are you planning to teach her horseback riding at the hotel?”

Tang Qing widened his eyes slightly, “Uh…?”

For the first time, he found himself unable to understand Lu Zeyu’s words.

Teaching horseback riding at a hotel?

With such a small room, only two beds, how could they ride horses? Besides, he didn’t know how to ride a horse.

What was Lu Zeyu talking about? Tang Qing looked at the man’s icy gaze, combined with his reaction when entering the room, and the phrase “getting so close to her”.

Riding a horse… could it be referring to the kind of… “riding” that adults do?

Tang Qing finally understood.

His face instantly turned as red as an explosion, even his ears were flushed.

“N-no…,” Tang Qing awkwardly waved his hands and said, “I told her she can’t ride a horse, so that scene couldn’t be added back for her.”

“She was sitting close to me… but, but… I really didn’t mean that, I don’t like her, how could I…,” Tang Qing couldn’t even finish those words, “how could I… ride a horse…”

Upon hearing this, Lu Zeyu’s expression softened slightly.

He stared straight at Tang Qing, his beautiful eyes slightly narrowed, and asked, “Have you never thought about taking advantage of your position to engage in such acts with her?”

Tang Qing shook his head repeatedly, firmly refusing, “No!”

The thought of Lu Zeyu suspecting him of having such intentions with that woman… Tang Qing felt a chill down his spine, it was too frightening.

Looking up at Lu Zeyu, his round eyes filled with pleading, he tugged at the man’s sleeve and hurriedly said, “I really never thought about those things, I just wanted to work well and get closer to you.”

This straightforward response surprised Lu Zeyu.

He raised an eyebrow slightly and asked slowly, “To get closer to me?”

Tang Qing realized he had said something strange.

If he said his purpose for joining the production was to get closer to Lu Zeyu to facilitate his mission, would Lu Zeyu consider him a strange person with ulterior motives?

Tang Qing had to rely on his acting skills a bit.

Lowering his eyes, he touched his earlobe and said with some embarrassment, “Movie Emperor Lu, I’m actually your fan. I really like you.”

“I joined the production to be able to film movies with you.”

The young man lowered his eyes, showing a fluffy head, looking very obedient.

Lu Zeyu had countless fans. People spent money on fan meetings just to see him, and there were many who became his devotees. There were even many supporting actors who nervously, excitedly, or shyly approached him, claiming to be his fans.

As the top star in the entertainment industry, he had seen it all.

But today, for the first time, he felt good knowing that someone liked him.

However, since Tang Qing was his fan, he should strictly restrain himself. He couldn’t continue to engage in relationships with his assistant as freely as before.

So, Lu Zeyu pretended to be indifferent and casually said, “Since you’re my fan, let me tell you, I don’t like people messing around with relationships on set.”

After some thought, he added, “That goes for same-sex relationships too.”

Tang Qing was a bit confused. What did Lu Zeyu’s second statement have to do with him?

He felt a bit puzzled but obediently listened.

Seeing Tang Qing listening attentively, Lu Zeyu continued, “A man should focus on his career, not constantly thinking about doing those things.”

“Even if work is tough, and stress is high, one shouldn’t engage in those activities with their assistant during break times.”

Tang Qing grew more perplexed.

Lu Zeyu had just mentioned not liking people messing around with same-sex relationships on set, which he felt had no connection to him.

Now, talking about “doing those things with your assistant”, did it refer to him and Cang Xiaoshu?

Tang Qing, seeing Lu Zeyu’s serious expression, couldn’t help but ask, “Movie Emperor Lu, what do you mean by ‘doing those things with your assistant’?”

Lu Zeyu replied, “It’s what you and your assistant did in the rest area this morning.”

Tang Qing recalled.

In the rest area, Cang Xiaoshu had brought him some clothes and helped him fasten a few buttons on his collar.

So, he asked in a puzzled tone, “Movie Emperor Lu, you don’t like it when assistants help with more intimate tasks?”

Hmm, more intimate tasks.

They were indeed quite intimate.

Lu Zeyu nodded, “Yes, those kinds of things are not allowed.”

Though Tang Qing didn’t fully understand what Lu Zeyu was talking about, he nodded, “I understand, Movie Emperor Lu, I’ll follow your lead.”

Seeing the boy somewhat compliant, Lu Zeyu’s tone softened slightly and added, “Also, what your assistant did while crouching in the rest area on your first day joining the production, that’s also not allowed.”

Who remembers what happened on their first day joining a new organization?

Tang Qing thought for a long time before finally recalling.

That day, it seemed like he had gotten his pants wet by the props team, so he asked Cang Xiaoshu to help him dry his pants with a towel.

Oh, he understood now.

Lu Zeyu felt it wasn’t appropriate for others to touch his thighs.

Well, the inner thighs could be considered a more private sensitive area for most people. Since Cang Xiaoshu had grown up with him and they were very close, it was natural for him to ask for help even with this.

However, he hadn’t expected Lu Zeyu to have so many concerns.

It reminded him of his elementary school homeroom teacher.

Strictly prohibiting close relationships between male and female students, buttoning the collar all the way up, and not allowing shoulder-to-shoulder contact with same-sex friends.

In simple terms, it was about adhering to proper behavior for men.

Perhaps because he had been filming adult films for too long, he had forgotten the boundaries that should be maintained in normal human interactions.

Tang Qing nodded obediently and said, “Okay, I understand, Movie Emperor Lu. I won’t do that again in the future.”

Lu Zeyu looked at how quickly he acknowledged his mistake, staring at him skeptically and asked sternly, “Are you sure you’ve acknowledged your mistake?”

Tang Qing patted his chest and exclaimed loudly:

“Movie Emperor Lu, rest assured, I have acknowledged it. You were right, I will adhere to proper behavior for men in the future and won’t get too close with others.”

Lu Zeyu pretended to be indifferent as he nodded slightly, his mood instantly clearing up.

To recognize one’s mistakes and make a change was good enough.

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