Dear People·Hua Chen

Don't worry about getting old, you must be cute when you are old.And if you are ten years older, of course I am ten years older, and the world is ten years older, all the same.

——Zhu Shenghao

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In March, when the grass grows and warblers fly, the spring breeze brings long-lost warmth to the northern hemisphere, making Princeton, which was already very quiet, even more bookish.

In this peaceful campus where there is no dispute with the world, a handsome and upright young man passed by. It was Lin Yilin who hadn't appeared here for a long time.

He sincerely loves this school that he came to by working hard, and he has been nostalgic for it in the past. When the young master finally agreed to let him continue his Ph.D. With almost no flaws in the grades and resume, I got the admission notice quickly.

This day, I was supposed to finish my graduation project at home, but suddenly it was difficult to go out because the result of the previous design competition was finally announced.

Xiao Linzi, who got Prince Lu's public canvassing, lived up to expectations and got No.1.

As a world-class company, Tang Mei handled the affairs quickly and decisively, and soon sent a special person to sign the contract. At the same time, they arranged to meet at their research institute, and wanted to take a commemorative photo with the dean as a publicity.

Therefore, Lin Yilin's recent life can be said to be full of unhappy events.

In the end, she couldn't die, but she ran into Eric who hadn't seen him for a long time at the gate of the institute.

The last time this guy was beaten up by Chen Lu, his face was covered with colored stitches, and he hasn't recovered yet, looking extremely haggard.

Xiao Linzi, who didn't know the specific situation, just felt embarrassed because of the glass building. After hesitating for a moment, he still chose a friendly smile: "Hi."

Although Eric received a lot of medical expenses and mental damage compensation from Queen Yan, he was ashamed and naturally extremely angry, and passed by with a cold eye.

Most Americans have a cheerful personality and simple emotions, and there are seldom such awkward existences.

Lin Yilin couldn't help calling out to him: "I'm greeting you."

Eric turned around suddenly, and replied loudly on purpose: "I'm sorry, I didn't pay attention."

Lin Yilin felt that his attitude was so strange that it was unbelievable, so he was ready to ask clearly: "Are you angry with me? Because of the competition?"

Eric asked back: "Are you implying that I should congratulate you?"

"It's my own fault for entertaining guests at home and not locking up private things. I deserve to be used, but the birth of each design draft is the hard work of the designer. I don't want it to be in the process of competing for fame and fortune. I was tarnished, so I didn’t say a word about the previous things.” Lin Yilin has always been slow and generous: “But you can’t turn your back on the customer, and think that I bullied you in the final competition, isn’t that too ridiculous?”

Eric planned to refuse to admit the crime from the very beginning, and now it is impossible to suddenly give in, turning his head and saying: "My manuscript was published first, and you know what's going on."

This kind of ridiculous backlash was an important reason why Xiao Linzi gave up the game.

But now this matter has passed for him, so he is not a little excited: "I will not force you to admit your mistake, nor will I have a verbal dispute with you, let alone ask you to continue to treat me hypocritically. Tell me clearly about my attitude, I look down on you, but I don't take you seriously, that's all."

After speaking, Lin Yilin stepped up the stairs, ready to meet the representative of Tang Mei Company, and never think of this guy again.

Eric, who was thrown there, couldn't help shouting: "Without Chen Lu, you are nothing!"

Of course, Lin Yilin would not answer. What he said just now has reached the limit of his being an enemy.

Besides, what Eric said may not be wrong.

Without Chen Lu, I must have worked a hundred times, a thousand times harder than now, and it is impossible to feel even the slightest bit of happiness.

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Fortunately, thinking of signing a business contract and taking photos with the professors, Xiao Linzi deliberately dressed very well today, otherwise he would be caught off guard when he opened the door and saw Tang Mei's current president, Li Chengfeng.

Li Chengfeng still didn't look so superior, he was smoking and chatting with Zhou Fanyi, when he found Professor Zhou's "love student", he immediately greeted him with a smile: "Meet you again, Lin, you are really great."

"Thank you." Lin Yilin smiled back, walked in and asked, "Do you need to come in person to sign the contract?"

"No, I just stopped by to meet friends and you too." Li Chengfeng really didn't have any pretensions, and was always kind and friendly: "Looking at handsome guys often is good for your health."

Lin Yilin blinked, looked at Zhou Fanyi, and suddenly said, "May I take the liberty to ask, this time, I won the award because of Teacher Zhou...or Chen Lu's face."

Li Chengfeng laughed hahaha: "Although they have a lot of face, they won't let me pay tens of millions of dollars! Of course it's because the jury likes your design drawings, but they accepted Chen Lu's design to avoid suspicion." It is a windfall to earn so much eyeballs and attention for this suggestion, and let the netizens vote instead."

Zhou Fanyi also said beside him: "You should be more confident. This award should belong to you. Without anyone's help, your work is even better than before."

"So you were the one who held back your lover all the time?" Li Chengfeng stubbed out his cigarette, and proposed heartily, "I'm going back to New York in the afternoon, let's have a light meal together, and my legal and business contracts will be brought over soon. .”

Lin Yilin understood that it would be inappropriate to refuse any more, so he nodded and agreed, always standing two meters away.

It is precisely because Chen Lu violated his inner desire and agreed to let himself and Zhou Fanyi continue to study, that he needs to pay more attention to propriety.

Otherwise, if you continue to accept it as before, you will definitely hurt Prince Lu's heart.

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Chen Lu, who was also dealing with work matters, was much more at ease than Xiao Linzi. Although Yan Qingwei did not help, as her son, Chen Lu quickly found a new investor and made the entertainment company officially Facing the market operation.

In order to prove his worth in a short period of time, the company's new executive officer, Elvis, quickly led the team to prepare a series of film shooting plans, and also recruited Xu Yiming, a young idol who is currently hot in China, to win over the Asian market.

This kid is less than 20 years old, and he was younger than Chen Lu when he debuted. Gradually, with his angel-like cute face, he has tens of millions of fans.

Last time, the file photo that Xiao Linzi saw on the young master's cell phone was exactly this immature star.

Before negotiating the business contract, Chen Lu was invited to the hotel to meet with Xu Yiming, who was filming in the United States, which can be regarded as his duty as a boss.

Besides, the eldest young master, who has been away from the entertainment industry for three years, has not forgotten the hardships of being an entertainer, and he will not refuse simple proposals that can encourage younger generations.

Chen Lu, who was always on time, even arrived a little earlier, and sat alone in the coffee shop on the top floor, ordered a latte and read a magazine.

Although it is a casual outfit of jeans and a shirt, it has become the most eye-catching presence in this space.

Xu Yiming, who always attracts attention wherever he goes, is used to being the center of attention, but he saw Chen Lu at the first sight when he entered the coffee shop.

He suddenly felt less confident, and a little embarrassed to follow in the footsteps of the new head of the entertainment company, Elvis.

"Hi, Daniel, this is Yi Ming." Elvis is much older than Chen Lu, and he gets along with him casually on weekdays, and greets him cordially.

Chen Lu raised his charming blue eyes, and his attitude was unaffected as always: "Well, what do you want to drink?"

Xu Yiming was a little nervous, and immediately showed a habitual pure smile: "Just drink water."

But Chen Lu didn't notice his small movements, but first read the last line of the magazine article in his hand, then closed his coffee and asked, "Have I seen you?"

Of course, these words are not words to start a conversation. Before the young master retired, this kid had already made his debut.

Variety shows, evening parties, and commercial performances all inevitably overlapped.

"Yes." Xu Yiming nodded quickly: "I am also your loyal fan."

Chen Lu's popularity as a singer back then was really terrifying, and he could cause astonishing shocks almost everywhere he went, but he was like the center of a typhoon, no matter how stormy and choppy he was around him, he remained calm as usual.

Xu Yiming, who was still a new artist, met him several times in the backstage of the TV station, but Chen Lu, who was always surrounded by everyone, never stopped for him, and never even said a word of greeting.

The twists and turns, Xu Yiming, who is also loved by thousands of people, is finally no longer small and transparent.

In the end, I met Chen Lu again by fate, but the unattainable idol became my boss, and after all, it was still unattainable.

It's a pity that it's impossible for Chen Lu to realize these careful thoughts. He raised his eyebrows and smiled lightly: "Don't be so polite, you make me sound like I'm in my late teens."

"You haven't changed, um, you're even more handsome than before!" Xu Yiming quickly explained.

Chen Lu was amused by his panic and smiled again.

Elvis explained from the side: "The child is still young, relatively simple."

Small is really small, but those who can stand out in the entertainment circle can be seen from the simple fact.

Chen Lu didn't pay much attention, and looked at it was already lunch time: "We will meet some partners later, we will chat while eating."

"You can take Yi Ming with you, he has no arrangements for this afternoon." Elvis quickly expressed his support.

After all, being accompanied by a popular star can also prove the strength of the company.

Chen Lu didn't refuse, but just ordered as usual: "Quick battle, I have to go home tonight."

"Husband of the Year," Elvis joked.

Chen Lu beckoned the waiter to pay the bill, and replied casually, "How could it be just the year?"

"Remember to leave a way for us singles to survive, don't you, Yi Ming?" Elvis winked at the cash cow beside him.

Xu Yiming nodded hurriedly, but said nothing.

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After dealing with a few appointments that day, Elvis, who was in a busy period, had to go to the airport to fly to Hollywood to do all kinds of dealings.

Chen Lu, who still had plenty of time, generously agreed to take Xu Yiming back to the hotel where he was staying, and also chatted with the child to learn more about the company's situation.

Facts have proved that Elvis is still very considerate when he treats big stars who have been poached with a lot of money.

"When I was in the first grade of junior high school, I stole money from my parents to buy tickets for your concert." After Xu Yiming became less flustered, his extroverted emotions gradually emerged: "I was so excited, I cried from the beginning to the end."

Chen Lu has seen many crazy little fans, and upon hearing this, he just replied: "If I say that the concert is a playful performance, will you feel disappointed?"

"Impossible, I think you put your heart into every song." Xu Yiming's childish face was full of determination.

Chen Lu was stunned for a moment, and replied: "Maybe it's because of expectation, someone will be somewhere in a certain song, and I didn't intend to hear it."

"Lin... Yilin?" Xu Yiming read out the name that was unfamiliar to him.

That thin man seemed to seldom appear in the media, and was occasionally photographed, and he was also protected by Chen Lu in his arms or hidden behind him. It was really mysterious.

"Yes." Chen Lu replied with a smile.

This time his smile was not polite, perfunctory, or arrogant, but happiness from the bottom of his heart.

Xu Yiming leaned on the car seat, lost in thought.

It happened that the hotel which was only a few kilometers away had already arrived, and Chen Lu parked his sports car by the side of the road: "The Sheraton is opposite, happy cooperation."

Xu Yiming came back to his senses, and quickly showed an angelic cute smile: "Yeah!"