Since being rescued from the restaurant, Song Xi and Lu Chenyu’s contact had increased.
Whether at school or elsewhere, they would coincidentally run into each other. Ge Baitao said it was fate.
Lu Chenyu knew she was looking for a job and proactively helped her with introductions, which made Song Xi feel quite embarrassed.
Having passed the audition for a supporting role in a short drama today, Song Xi specifically invited him out for a meal.
Lu Chenyu pushed his glasses up his nose, “…Actually, you didn’t have to go to such expense. I just made an introduction; you have the talent yourself.”
“Still, I have to thank you. You don’t need to be so polite with me.”
Song Xi had never interacted with such an introverted man before; sometimes she was afraid of saying the wrong thing.
But fortunately, Lu Chenyu was a gentleman, polite, and even when they weren’t talking, the atmosphere wouldn’t feel awkward.
Choosing a mid-range restaurant, Song Xi said, “When I get paid, I’ll treat you to something better.”
He smiled, “This is already very good.”
Bai Tao had specifically inquired about Lu Chenyu’s background. Although Song Xi felt it was impolite, after hearing Bai Tao babble on, she did learn some things.
His family was not well-off, but he was a top student, quite famous at A University. He had been admitted with the highest score in the entire city. However, university was a small society; without money, even outstanding ability wouldn't attract much attention.
It was said that he sent his annual scholarships and subsidies back home to his family.
In fact, his family situation was similar to Song Xi’s. Song Xi had a younger brother, and he had a younger sister and a grandfather over seventy. He shouldered the entire responsibility alone.
Throughout his university years, he had been working part-time and looking for jobs, never taking a break.
Now, as graduation approached, he had secured a round of investment through his own capabilities, and a web drama was about to start filming.
“It’s a pity the actors are already cast, otherwise he would definitely have looked for you!”
These were Ge Baitao’s exact words.
Song Xi didn’t take it to heart; she didn’t think her charm was that great.
As the dishes arrived, Lu Chenyu couldn’t help but worry, “Will this be too much? Two people might not be able to finish it.”
“Then we’ll pack it up!”
“That’s true.” Lu Chenyu paused, surprised that Song Xi was even more approachable than he had imagined.
It felt a little too quiet at the dinner table without any conversation. So Song Xi initiated, “I heard you’re preparing a web drama recently. How is the planning going? Oh, I heard it from a classmate.”
Lu Chenyu immediately tensed, putting down his chopsticks and sitting up straight. “I… I also wanted you to be my female lead, but the producer has already finalized the actors, so…”
“Ah, that’s not what I meant!”
He clearly misunderstood. Song Xi quickly explained, “I was just asking casually. Don’t overthink it.”
Lu Chenyu looked at her expression and breathed a sigh of relief. “Don’t worry, when I become a famous director, I will definitely invite you to be my female lead!”
“Okay, it’s a deal!”
Song Xi raised her juice and clinked it with his, saying, “Then work hard. If you don’t mind, send me a message later, and I’ll come visit the set.”
Lu Chenyu’s ears turned red. “I hope so. But there’s a ‘film and television winter’ lately, and many projects by famous directors have been halted. Even Director Dong’s movie, scheduled for early next month, was suddenly withdrawn. I don’t know if my drama can even be filmed smoothly.”
“Director Dong?”
“Yes, they say that movie invested over a hundred million yuan, and it seems it won’t be released anymore.”
Song Xi casually picked up her phone and searched. She discovered that the director was the same person who had humiliated her at the restaurant that day!
Her heart skipped a beat. Was it… a coincidence?
“I’m finished eating,” Lu Chenyu put down his chopsticks.
“So soon!”
She hadn’t even eaten yet.
Lu Chenyu smiled and said, “I eat quickly. Don’t rush, you eat slowly.”
Song Xi twitched the corner of her mouth, not daring to keep him waiting, and immediately picked up her bowl and ate ravenously.
She stuffed the last bite of rice into her mouth, covered her mouth, and mumbled, “…Okay, I’m done eating.”
Lu Chenyu looked at the rice grains at the corner of her mouth and gestured with his eyes. Song Xi didn’t understand.
In the end, he had to abruptly pull out a tissue and reach out his hand. Just as he was about to touch her, Song Xi nimbly dodged.
At that moment, Lou Yuming, who had just gotten out of his car, witnessed this scene.
He, who rarely lowered himself to enjoy the common pleasures, unexpectedly…
Yao Yifan’s scalp tingled instantly. “Sir, shall we… go in?”
Lou Yuming’s gaze sharpened, his eyes filled with ice. He turned and left.