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Chapter 25
Leaving this sentence behind, the locomotive drove away.
Lu Xiaoyuan watched him go away, and touched his red forehead.
Second brother, it seems that he has not given up his plan to let him go abroad. What's next?
It has been a long time since went back to the restaurant to take away the packed dishes.
He hurried back to the company by car. When passing the meeting room, found that the lights had been turned off, and the red light of the projection screen machine was on. The meeting is long over.
He quickened his pace and saw a white light shining through the crack of the office door from a distance. Push the door open.
Two people came into view. The eldest brother is sitting behind the desk and is discussing work with the staff. Hearing the voice, the two looked at each other.
The temperature on Lu Xiaoyuan's face suddenly rose a few minutes. Pretending to be calm, he coughed lightly and planned to close the door and go out.
"and many more."
Luling called him to stop, and said to the staff in front of her, "That's all for the report. It's late, you get off work first."
"Yes, thank you Mr. Lu."
The staff put away the documents and left, then nodded to Lu Xiaoyuan before leaving.
There were only two people left in the room. Lu Ling got up and walked over, taking the lunch box from Lu Xiaoyuan very naturally.
Lu Xiaoyuan was taken aback, and blurted out, "That..."
Lu Ling: "What's wrong?"
"I'm sorry." Lu Xiaoyuan said guiltily, "I came back too late."
"..."
Lu Ling put the rice on the coffee table.
"Just right. The work is over, you can rest."
High-end restaurants will try their best to present the dishes as exquisitely as possible, even if they are packaged. Lu Xiaoyuan was hugged firmly in his arms all the way, so after opening the lid, the dishes were arranged just like in the restaurant.
Lu Xiaoyuan originally thought that his eldest brother would ask him why it was so late, but the other party didn't move until the meal started.
It's one thing to come back late; on the other hand, the elder brother told me that the second brother must contact him in advance when he comes. As a result, he still forgot this time.
Probably because thought it would not be a big problem if just went out for a while. Although the bigger reason is that he doesn't have this awareness at all. ——Because the second brother is not someone who needs to be vigilant in his heart.
He was restless. After hesitating for a while, "During dinner just now... the second brother came."
Lu Ling: "I know."
Lu Xiaoyuan: Huh?
Lu Ling had no expression on his face, "His motorcycle was parked outside the company, and the security guards noticed it a long time ago."
Lu Xiaoyuan laughed dryly.
The second brother's heavy motorcycle is really eye-catching, and it doesn't fit in the center of the city. And he felt strange. Since the eldest brother knew that someone was coming, why didn't he contact him.
Lu Xiaoyuan thought he missed the connection. But when I turned on the phone, there was no missed call.
"He wants to have dinner with you, I have no objection."
Hearing the words, Lu Xiaoyuan raised his head, but saw Lu Ling's eyes were cold: "Just don't take you to that ghostly place again."
Lu Xiaoyuan shivered, "I don't want to go anymore either."
Lu Ling looked at him for a while, then looked away: "That's good."
Lu Xiaoyuan breathed a sigh of relief.
It seems that the eldest brother just hates the second brother's preferences, not against himself. ...No, can this be considered okay?
"Then," Lu Xiaoyuan asked cautiously, "Can I meet my second brother in the future?"
"...I didn't forbid it."
Lu Ling frowned, "Just don't go to strange places with him. Also, in advance—"
"Yes, contact in advance!" Lu Xiaoyuan continued.
Lu Ling's eyes softened a little.
"Also," Lu Xiaoyuan took a step forward, "If the second brother is willing, can you let him come back to live?"
Obviously they are close relatives connected by blood, but now the second brother is the only one out there, and he always feels a little special.
Hearing this, Lu Ling did not respond immediately.
Just when Lu Xiaoyuan thought he was asking too much, he saw someone look away.
"You should ask your second brother this question."
Lu Xiaoyuan naturally understood.
The second brother doesn't want to go home, it's because the second brother has a knot in his heart. He asked this question to see if his elder brother had any suggestions. To resolve conflicts, one party must take the initiative to step down the stairs.
Unfortunately, the other party avoided his question.
The meal was almost done, Lu Xiaoyuan saw the person opposite him stand up.
"Don't think too much, Xiao Yuan. There are some problems that can't be solved, and it's unnecessary."
Lu Ling lowered her eyes and cast her gaze.
"You just need to know one thing."
"You are our younger brother. No matter what our relationship is, it will not affect you."
Huge floor-to-ceiling windows reflect the night outside. The night breeze is cool, and there are rows of tall buildings. Light and shadow flicker and undulate.
Lu Xiaoyuan sat where he was, hesitating to speak. In the end, he couldn't say a word.
How could it have no effect.
He likes big brother and father. If the second brother can also come back, maybe they can go to father's place to have dinner together and chat about things that are not necessary.
And that photo album will never be missing a single person.
They are family after all, aren't they.
"Crack."
The faucet was turned on, and the sound of water stopped.
Open the door, white smoke is lingering, and the mist scrambles to squeeze out. A slender figure stepped out of the bathroom, his body was covered with water vapor, only a white bath towel was wrapped around his waist, which could barely hook his hips.
The chest muscles are full, and the upper right is also tattooed, like wings spreading. Just to match the pattern behind the back of the upper ridge.
"What's up"
The man held the mobile phone in one hand and looked out while wiping his head. Water droplets fell along the hair and fell to the collarbone.
Hearing what was said on the other end of the phone, Lu Yuzhi frowned: "Again? I have said many times that copyrights are not for sale, so let those entertainment companies go as far as they can."
Lu Yuzhi sat down on the sofa, casually poured out a cigarette and put it in his mouth. "I'm paid a lot, you look like I'm short of money."
"Captain, of course we know that you treat money like dung." The male voice on the other end said, "But this time the company I came to is very annoying. If we insist on telling you, we have been blocking the door for a whole day."
Lu Yuzhi: "It's over."
"Uh, it's over."
Lu Yuzhi: "Hang up."
He was going to cut off the phone.
He glanced at the cigarette in his hand, it hadn't been lit yet. Bending down, put it in the ashtray.
"Can you think about it again"
At this time, another man's voice came from the other end of the phone. The loudspeaker was probably turned off, and the sound was clear. "We at Xing Chuan definitely have the greatest sincerity, no company will propose better conditions than us!"
star pass
Lu Yuzhi paused.
"Let's go, if you don't leave, we will call the police." The team members picked up the broom to drive away, but they were stopped by the words on the other end of the phone.
"Wait a minute. Which Star Chuan belongs to the Lu Group?"
Hearing the inquiry, the manager thought that there was an opportunity, and hurriedly said: "Yes, you can check it online. We are the largest entertainment company in China and we are absolutely reputable. Please, please give us a chance!"
There was silence on the phone.
The band members present looked at each other in blank dismay. Just when he was wondering, he heard the captain's voice again.
"K, I agree."
As soon as the words came out, the band members were shocked.
For so many years, many record companies/singers have come to their door and have not sold the copyright. Why did the captain suddenly change his gender?
The agent was overjoyed: "Thank you very much! When is it convenient for you to sign the contract? I heard that you are abroad. If you have an agent..."
"Don't worry."
Lu Yuzhi laughed and lay down on the back of the sofa.
"Tell your boss first, I have a condition."
"So, do I have to go?"
In the chairman's office of the group, Lu Xiaoyuan listened to Jiang Zicang's manager's report.
"Yes, the other party requires you to be present in person." The manager wiped his sweat.
"I'm sorry, but we've tried our best. But the other side is still refusing to compromise on this point. Time is tight, and the deadline is the day after tomorrow. Do you have time to come over here?"
"No problem." Lu Xiaoyuan responded, "The location is... ah, please send the specific information to Secretary Xu."
The agent was taken aback.
He didn't expect the chairman to agree so easily.
Time is running out, and the chairman is always busy. Before he called, he knew that his request was presumptuous. Even if the other party refuses for some reason, he can completely understand.
After all, the responsibility lies with him. The team audit did not find the problem in time, and he, as the person in charge, did not fully confirm it, resulting in huge economic losses. All this can only be undertaken by their team.
Unexpectedly, the chairman was willing to help them make up for this mistake together.
There was no response for a long time, Lu Xiaoyuan was wondering, and then he heard the other end responding in a crying voice: "Okay, okay, thank you very much, Chairman Lu."
Lu Xiaoyuan: Is this too much pressure?
After hanging up the phone, Lu Xiaoyuan called Secretary Xu to reschedule. Push back the less urgent ones.
Secretary Xu looked at the dense itinerary on the notepad, and asked, "Do I need to book round-trip tickets at the same time?"
Lu Xiaoyuan hesitated for a moment.
Although the agent said that the other party has agreed to the conditions, he only needs to be present. But it is inevitable that there will be changes, so he shook his head: "Let's talk about it when we come back."
Because it is a big company, there may be overseas business one day, so not long after taking office, my eldest brother took him to apply for a visa.
According to Lu Xiaoyuan's prediction, if things go well, the contract issue can be resolved before tomorrow, and the album will be released smoothly in three days. But the captain of the "KING" insisted on his attendance, why?
Lu Xiaoyuan scratched his head.
...After all, a band of this level probably thinks that the top people are present to show importance.
Closed the rest of the business. Before leaving, he told his elder brother about the business trip.
"So suddenly." Lu Ling heard this and frowned, "Do you want me to accompany you?"
Lu Xiaoyuan waved his hand, "No need, Jiang Zicang's team has already negotiated. I'll go over and sign, no problem."
Lu Ling: "This is your first time on a business trip by yourself, and you have to go abroad..."
"Don't worry bro." Lu Xiaoyuan patted his chest, "I'm really fine."
Lu Ling was speechless, her brows furrowed invisibly.
Lu Xiaoyuan panicked, "What's wrong?"
"fine."
Lu Ling quickly lost her expression again, and stretched out her hand towards Lu Xiaoyuan.
Lu Xiaoyuan understood what the other party meant, and took the initiative to probe over.
"Be careful on the road."
Watching Lu Xiaoyuan leave, Lu Ling sat back at the desk, but did not start working immediately. The light from the screen is reflected in the inorganic pupils, and no emotion can be seen.
It was a long time later that Lu Ling realized why she was in a complicated mood.
———When children grow up and leave the nest, parents feel this way.
The journey is about ten hours.
Before going to the airport, he contacted the housekeeper to help him pack his luggage, and he stopped by to pick it up on the way.
Due to the time difference, when we arrived at the destination by plane, it was almost evening and the sky had just darkened.
After getting off the plane, he took the suitcase out, and soon saw the person who came to pick him up.
"Lu Dong, here!"
Lu Xiaoyuan looked around and saw that Jiang Zicang was not there, he was slightly relieved. Ever since he experienced Qiao Yan's incident, he was really afraid of people who approached him proactively.
The manager helped him pick up the luggage, "Would you like to take a rest first, or go directly to KING's studio?"
To avoid long nights and dreams, Lu Xiaoyuan said, "Go straight."
Sitting in the car, the scenery of country A roared past the window. It took about an hour to reach the destination.
The KING studio is located in a remote place, occupying an entire small building. The cement-reinforced gray earth walls, especially in the dim light, add to the gloomy atmosphere.
Lu Xiaoyuan touched his arm, goosebumps all over his body.
Entrances and exits are gated. The manager said a few words to the call screen, and the door opened immediately.
Automatic doors open on both sides. As soon as he entered the room, almost blinding incandescent lights shone. It's a world of difference from the outside.
There is a big Lg——KING hanging on the wall of the hall. The whole design is in a dark style with great visual impact.
The living room is connected to the back of the hall, which is semi-open.
Lu Xiaoyuan saw Jiang Zicang sitting on the nearby sofa with a look of resentment.
The manager coughed lightly, "Director Lu, let's go there first."
Hearing footsteps, Jiang Zicang looked sideways.
Lu Xiaoyuan waved his hand in embarrassment. In the next second, the other party's unhappiness disappeared with a wave, and he seemed to be running behind him wagging his tail.
"Little Yuan Dong!"
Lu Xiaoyuan immediately hid behind his manager.
"Xiao Yuandong, did you eat on the way, are you hungry?" Jiang Zicang continued to wag his tail to keep up, "The chef of the hotel is very skilled. Let's go back after finishing the work, and I will recommend it to you."
"It's okay." Lu Xiaoyuan hesitated, "I ate it on the plane."
"Airplane? That's not enough." Jiang Zicang smiled, "Xiao Yuandong, you're trying to save me, let's go together. The night view here is pretty good..."
He was stopped by the agent in the middle of his speech.
"Dong Lu didn't come all the way here to have dinner with you." The manager spoke sternly.
Jiang Zicang's face collapsed when he saw the manager, "I told you I'm going to pick them up, but I'm going to stay here to see the eyes of these guys..."
"Now you are asking for help, and your attitude is still respectful."
Lu Xiaoyuan followed the prestige and saw that there were three or five people waiting in the living room. The person who spoke was a man with long hair, not like a Chinese, but he could speak Mandarin fluently.
Seeing this person, Jiang Zicang's face became even worse: "We are partners, and we have agreed to all the conditions that should be agreed. Please come all the way to our chairman, what else do you want?"
"Chairman"
The long-haired man smiled, "You made me think I heard it wrong just now, but it turned out to be this brat. Is the hair all grown?" After speaking, he laughed. As a result, I accidentally choked on my saliva and coughed violently again.
Jiang Zicang...
Broker: ...
Lu Xiaoyuan hesitated, "Are you... all right?"
"Ahem, thank you, you are so kind."
The long-haired man straightened up as he spoke, and when he met Lu Xiaoyuan's eyes, he suddenly stopped. After a while, he looked puzzled, "Did I see you somewhere?"
Lu Xiaoyuan: Huh?
Jiang Zicang intervened between the two of them, "Brother, your way of striking up a conversation is too old-fashioned."
Lu Xiaoyuan didn't think he would meet this international friend either, and said, "Is your captain there? Let's talk about the signing."
"Captain, he..."
The long-haired man was about to say something when he heard the automatic door open again. This time the card was swiped from the outside.
All eyes were cast.
One person came in with his pockets on his back, carrying a large messenger bag on his shoulder. The zipper is pulled halfway, revealing the white T and cross pendant inside. The earrings reflected the incandescent light, and the halo flickered, slightly dazzling.
Sensing the sight, the man stopped in his tracks.
"Yo." Then the corners of his mouth parted, "It's so lively."
Seeing the person coming, Lu Xiaoyuan's pupils trembled.
Second brother?
Why is it here?