Global Film Emperor

Chapter 199 Old Friend
After signing the contract, Lu Ze began to focus on mastering the script every day, even more so than before, and he became more demanding of himself. Just as he had imagined, he did not have a relapse since taking on the new role.

Lin Yuezhu would come every few days. She was surprised to see that Lu Ze's mental state was getting better and better. She had never seen such a case before. She didn't know what to say about how someone with this condition dared to take on a role.

However, Lu Ze also lied to him, telling him that he was still having relapses, but now that he had something to look forward to in life, he had motivation, which made his mental state better.

Lin Yuezhu didn't believe it, but even so, he had to keep Lu Ze's secret. Doctors keep the condition of ordinary patients confidential, let alone a celebrity like Lu Ze.

He knows too much. If he dares to reveal even one thing, all his patients will stop trusting him. At that point, forget about continuing to work in this field; he'll be lucky if he doesn't end up in jail or die a horrible death.

Lin Yuezhu seems to be thriving in the psychological counseling industry in Shanghai, but the more you know, the more you feel like you're walking on thin ice. It's probably only because he can adjust his mindset that he has psychological problems.

Therefore, the more Lin Yuezhu hesitated to speak, the more confident Lu Ze felt in speaking.

In the subsequent systematic courses, perhaps because Lu Ze had already taken the course once, he became familiar with it and was able to get started very quickly, reducing many of the punishments. He even completed the seventeenth test paper for Lin Qin.

The biography didn't stop either. After more than three weeks, the 170,000-word biography was finally completed. Every morning after breakfast, he would start practicing and organizing it.

A month later, on September 13th, Zhuang Yu sent word that the production team had finished preparations and he could fly to the capital.

Lu Ze, who couldn't wait any longer, packed his things and took Wang Zixuan and Liu Bin with him to the capital to begin another journey.

"Crack."

The sound of a camera taking pictures rang out. Lu Ze lifted his suitcase off the conveyor belt, turned around with his sunglasses on, and saw Wang Zixuan taking pictures of him with her phone. Lu Ze didn't know what pose to strike, so he simply gave her a thumbs up.

"Let me see, I think this one is pretty good."

Liu Bin peeked at the photo, flipped to one of the pictures, gave it a compliment, and discussed with Wang Zixuan whether to send the photo to the studio. After collecting their luggage, the three of them prepared to leave the airport.

After Lu Ze gave feedback, the company stopped providing him with any security, because it was really useless to him. After all, he was not a popular celebrity or an idol, and it was unlikely that he would have young female fans picking him up at the airport.

Without little girls picking him up at the airport, even if he were recognized, there wouldn't be much of a commotion. People who like Lu Ze would at most follow him around asking for an autograph, while passersby would just stop to take a photo, record a video, and post it on their WeChat Moments to brag about how they met so-and-so today.

Just like now, Lu Ze hadn't walked far when a young man who looked to be in his twenties walked over with his girlfriend and asked him a question, somewhat excited and nervous.

"Lu Ze? Are you Lu Ze? How are you feeling now?"

It was clear that the young man liked Lu Ze very much, and Lu Ze felt embarrassed to ignore him. Instead, he politely took off his glasses, pulled his hat down even lower, and nodded to him.

"I'm almost done, thanks for your concern. You're back from your trip with your girlfriend?"

The young couple were overjoyed when Lu Ze admitted it. The girl took out her phone to film Lu Ze, while the young man answered Lu Ze's questions.

"Yes, my wife and I just got back from our engagement trip and we're getting married soon. I really didn't expect to meet you. My wife and I really love your movies. Could I get your autograph? Are you back in Beijing to film a movie?"

"Congratulations! I can't get an autograph here. If you're not in a hurry, come with me. We'll talk about it after we get out of the airport. As for whether it's for filming, I'll have to keep that a secret for now."

The group chatted for a while until they left the airport and found the car sent by the company. Before getting in the car, Lu Ze took the diary they handed him, wrote some blessings in it, wishing them to have a son soon, and then signed his artistic signature, which looked like a candied hawthorn.

"Wait a moment!"

For some reason, the girl suddenly put her suitcase on the ground and started rummaging through it, looking for things, including underwear. As a man, Lu Ze turned his head away but waited patiently. "This is for you. I bought it, but I haven't used it yet. Nobody has used it. You have a sensitive stomach, so you must keep warm and avoid getting a cold."

Lu Ze took the hand warmer from the girl. It looked quite high-end and felt nice to the touch. However, it probably wasn't expensive. Lu Ze politely accepted it, the first gift his fans had given him in years.

It wasn't expensive, but it was heartwarming enough. He hugged them before getting into the car and leaving. As the car started, Lu Ze turned around and could still see the two of them waving at his car.

"That's really touching."

"Yes."

Lu Ze responded to Liu Bin's words, took his bag and put the hand warmer in. He had never actually bought one. Even when filming in winter, he would just wear a military overcoat and thick gloves and he wouldn't be cold. At home, with the air conditioning and electric blanket on, he didn't need this thing.

But now that he has it, and it's quite meaningful, he'll use it. This thing only costs five, seven, or eighty yuan at most, but after all, it's the first gift he's received from a fan. And he won't waste it using this kind of thing; an electric hot water bottle will last him for several years.

When the car arrived at the hotel, Zhuang Yu's new film investment was still not much, but it was a world of difference compared to before. Now that he had money, he didn't have to skimp on accommodations like before, and arranged a five-star standard room for Lu Ze.

The afternoon was uneventful and destined to be leisurely. Lu Ze lay on the bed, playing soft music on his phone, flipping through a script until he felt sleepy. His hand holding the script lowered further and lower until it covered his face. Only the soft music played in the room.
"Beep beep beep beep beep beep."

"Hey? Brother Zhuang, um. I'm at the hotel. I just fell asleep. It's already past six o'clock. I've been sleeping for a long time. Um, nothing much to do tonight. Got a date? Okay, I'll be over in a bit."

Zhuang Yu's call was simple: Tiancheng's investors were hosting a dinner for the film crew, which was basically a social event, and Lu Ze needed to go.

This is quite normal. Whenever they join a film crew, the investors always invite everyone over for a meal before filming begins, and Lu Ze is used to it.

After washing up and changing clothes, Lu Ze called Liu Bin, got into a car, and headed to the hotel Zhuang Yu had sent him. Around seven o'clock, Lu Ze got out of the car and followed the waiter to the private room, where he saw Zhuang Yu chatting with a strange man.

"I'm so sorry, there was a traffic jam on the way, I'm late."

There were six people in the private room. Apart from Zhuang Yu and Wang Zhen, Lu Ze didn't know any of them. Out of respect for the investors, Lu Ze poured himself a cup of baijiu (Chinese liquor) after arriving.

However, just as Lu Ze was about to drink, the investors stopped him, preventing him from drinking. After all, everyone now knew that Lu Ze had a stomach problem and couldn't drink anymore. They had invited Lu Ze over to film a movie, not to drink with them. If he got sick from drinking, it would be their loss if it delayed filming.

This is how Lu Ze's status has changed. When an actor's true talent is recognized and they prove themselves at the box office, investors will also give you face.

In reality, Lu Ze's life hasn't changed much, but at drinking parties when he goes out, you can clearly see the change in Lu Ze's status. Before, he was willing to put aside his pride to make money, but now, in the process of making money, he is gradually regaining his pride.

The atmosphere at the dinner table was good, and the investors were very satisfied with the male and female leads chosen by Zhuang Yu. The fact that the original cast and crew of "Mr. Tree" were involved in the production was a good selling point.

Moreover, while investors may be laymen when it comes to filmmaking, they have a very keen sense of whether or not a film can make money.

When the door to the private room was pushed open again, Lu Ze turned his head and was stunned when he saw the person who came in. Then he smiled, got up and hugged the person.

This person could perhaps be called the first benefactor in Lu Ze's life who played a crucial role. It was he who introduced Lu Ze to Qian Shijia, and it was also in his drama that Lu Ze played a formal supporting role for the first time.

Guo Mingde.

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(End of this chapter)