Global Film Emperor

Chapter 332

When Lu Ze first saw her, he wasn't "electrified." To amaze Lu Ze now would be a difficult task for any woman. However, in terms of appearance, he was satisfied, to be frank.

Humans are visual creatures after all, and Lu Ze is no exception. Even though he has seen all kinds of beautiful women, it doesn't mean he can really regard appearance as a worthless shell. His thinking is not that detached.

After all, this isn't just about making friends and expanding your network; it's about trying to develop a relationship. If you feel like throwing up just looking at your blind date, and you still want to keep talking to them, then you're not an ordinary person. If you can take it to the next stage and not just after their material wealth, then you're a true warrior.

There was a slight difference between the photos she saw and the ones Lu Ze saw, but the difference wasn't significant. It was probably just a difference in the filter. Moreover, she only wore light makeup, and in Lu Ze's semi-professional opinion, she had a very good base. If he were to give her a score for her bare face, it would probably be between 7 and 7.5 points, which would be outstanding among ordinary beauties.

After shaking her hand, Lu Ze stood up and gently pulled out the chair in front of her, gesturing for her to sit down. He smiled and responded to her thanks. Lu Ze could clearly feel that she was also looking him over, and she seemed quite satisfied.

Don't be surprised, of course she knows Lu Ze. It's just that young people know that many celebrities look very different on screen than in real life. While they might not be unrecognizable, they are definitely more rugged in real life than on screen.

In real life, Lu Ze doesn't look much different from his on-screen persona. He's still rough around the edges, but it's still within her acceptable range. A man in his thirties, you could pinch his skin and it would be so tender it would be dripping with moisture. Besides having to take care of himself every day, you also have to see if God is on his side.

But clearly, fate wasn't kind to Lu Ze. Unlike other celebrities in the entertainment industry who have the looks of someone born in the 2000s despite being born in the 80s, Lu Ze's appearance was basically in line with his age.

This relieved her. At least the two looked compatible. If Lu Ze looked younger than her, it would inevitably make her feel awkward. She was already very satisfied with Lu Ze as he was, and in her eyes, Lu Ze was actually quite handsome.

With his previous good looks, it wouldn't be a lie for people with normal aesthetic sense to say that Lu Ze is handsome. He still has an overwhelming advantage among ordinary handsome men. Moreover, with changes in age, physique, and temperament, Lu Ze looks more rugged and can be described as having a mature masculine charm.

That's why, when he was in the entertainment industry, most young girls couldn't appreciate Lu Ze's appearance; most of their admiration stemmed from his talent. But in his twenties and thirties, there were definitely quite a few people who could appreciate Lu Ze's looks. She was also in that age range, so she could obviously feel the charm of Lu Ze's tough, masculine appeal.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Lu. It's my first day of work today, and I had some things to take care of, so I'm late. I'm really sorry. Let me formally introduce myself. My name is Gao Peiling."

"It's okay. I heard you're starting your own business now, right? That must be very busy, I understand. Let me formally introduce myself, Lu Ze, currently unemployed. What would you like to drink? Coffee? Or juice?"

The stool was a bit far from the table. Lu Ze sat down, grabbed the bottom of the stool, and moved forward a little. Once he was comfortable, he continued to observe her clothes and then noticed some interesting details.

She had long, flowing hair without any accessories. She wore a Swarovski necklace that cost a few hundred yuan. Her clothes were quite formal, but from a niche brand. Lu Ze couldn't recognize the brand of her pants, but judging from the style, they were probably around a thousand or eight hundred yuan. Her handbag was Coach, probably worth three to five thousand yuan. As for her shoes, he couldn't look at them, as it would be impolite.

This is a very interesting detail. If it were a child from an ordinary family, this outfit might be their best clothes. But given the Gao family's financial situation, this kind of clothing, which is neither too expensive nor too cheap and is quite formal, is clearly not suitable for the meeting between the two of them today.

Of course, this doesn't prove anything. Lu Ze isn't so good that he can guess what kind of person she is just by looking at what she wears. He was just a little surprised by her outfit. Wasn't he wearing an ordinary down jacket and jeans himself?
Seeing that Lu Ze didn't complain about the wait and instead handed her the menu with a light laugh, Gao Peiling felt relieved. She had taken their meeting today very seriously and was worried that her lateness would leave a bad impression on Lu Ze. However, it was clear that Lu Ze wasn't petty, which made her breathe a sigh of relief.

"Do you need anything else? Then let's leave it at that, thank you. I've heard before that you started your own business, but I didn't know what kind of work Ms. Gao does?"

After asking Gao Peiling if she needed anything else and receiving a negative response, Lu Ze handed the menu to the waiter, nodded and thanked him. He then picked up his glass, took a sip of warm water, and asked his question in a somewhat tactful manner. Sometimes, it's better not to be too tactful when asking questions, as it can easily put you in a weaker position unintentionally, especially in a blind date setting. Lu Ze felt that a more equal dialogue was appropriate when money wasn't involved.

"Currently, I work in the education industry, specifically in professional tutoring classes for junior and senior high school students preparing for college entrance exams and studying abroad. However, I only do management and rarely teach students."

"Is this industry very viable in Lühua? Generally speaking, educational institutions should have more opportunities to develop in big cities, right? In Lühua, due to economic conditions, it should be quite difficult to recruit students and teachers." "That's true. Opening a training institution in Lühua does present problems such as a lack of qualified teachers and difficulty in recruiting students. But there are also good aspects. First, the competition is definitely not as intense, and I can afford the financial investment. Also, this industry isn't as difficult in Lühua as you might imagine. After all, in the education industry, even in places with poor economic conditions, you can still recruit students. Compared to big cities, it's just a matter of how much profit you make."

"Also, I don't want to go that far anymore. I value family very much. I studied in Australia before, and I would only go home once every two or three years. Before I went abroad, I never thought I was a homebody. But as time went on, I felt particularly lonely during various Chinese holidays. It was the kind of loneliness that no matter how long I talked to my parents on the phone, I couldn't feel better. This is probably when you lose something and feel sad, you will realize what you really need."

Lu Ze listened attentively, nodding occasionally, which gave Gao Peiling a very comfortable feeling. She took the coffee from the waiter, said thank you, stirred the coffee gently in the cup with a spoon, then scraped the inside of the cup a couple of times with the spoon to prevent any remaining water from spilling out, and set the spoon aside.

Through these words, Lu Ze gained a preliminary understanding of her personality. She was the kind of woman who was relatively independent but also had typical Chinese family values. Such a person would bind herself to a fixed living environment, but would want to find possibilities within that fixed environment.

Such people usually lead very tiring lives. You want to find your own path and make your personality more independent, but you linger in familiar surroundings and are unwilling to leave. This is a very agonizing thing. But as long as you can recognize your own position and stop asking for more, life will become particularly fulfilling and happy.

Lu Ze has met many people, and there are quite a few who share this mindset. He understands this idea because he himself is someone who values ​​family very much.

The waiter brought out lunch, and the two began to eat. Their conversation didn't revolve around themselves; after all, the Gao family's situation was easy to find out with a few inquiries, while Lu Ze's situation was something that didn't require asking around—a quick search on a search engine would reveal everything.

The main conversation revolved around their shared interests. Compared to Lu Ze's laid-back hobbies like gardening, grafting, and reading, Gao Peiling preferred sports such as hiking, tennis, and jogging. However, this didn't matter much, as they shared another hobby: movies.

Furthermore, the two share a similar taste in movies, both preferring heartwarming films and art films that reflect social phenomena, while being less interested in special effects blockbusters. Of course, it's possible that Gao Peilin might have been agreeing with them.

In short, the lunch ended with the two of them talking about many classic movies. She also asked Lu Ze about how some movie scenes were filmed and was impressed by the filmmakers' incredibly imaginative shooting techniques.

Lu Ze was also relieved that she was just an ordinary movie lover and not a celebrity follower; otherwise, Lu Ze would have had a really strange feeling.

"Mr. Lu, it's still early. Have you seen any of the movies in the Lunar New Year season?"

"Not yet, I haven't had time before. What's up? Is there a movie you want to see? I heard that director Liu Ying's new film this year has received good reviews, how about we go check it out now?"

"it is good"

She didn't refuse; instead, she quickly picked up her phone and bought movie tickets. Her face was slightly flushed, a mixture of excitement and shyness. It wasn't that it was her first time going to the movies with a man, but rather that she had a secret she had never told Lu Ze.

She said she wasn't a fan of celebrities, which was a lie. She liked Lu Ze's acting, but she didn't express it during the lunch.

"Hello, please pay the bill."

During the payment process, she didn't say anything, but was busy choosing seats. She didn't suggest splitting the bill, which was an unwritten rule in Lü Hua's case. If two people didn't get along, they would definitely split the bill equally before their first meal. Otherwise, everyone understood.

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(End of this chapter)