120: Chapter 120 The Disabled CEO's Benefactor 17
The two fight side by side, working together to solve this thorny case.
But what truly attracted Lu Zhan was the villain role, Lin Zexi, also known by the codename Nine; he is a character with a deeply tragic aura.
Lin Zexi and the Male Protagonist were high school classmates and childhood playmates, yet due to various reasons, they followed completely different paths in life.
Growing up in a stifling family, his father maintained a respectable facade in front of others, but in reality, he was a beast in human clothing, a refined scoundrel.
His father subjected him and his mother to violence for years, and his mother, unable to bear it any longer, eventually ran away in secret.
Consequently, his father intensified the abuse, taking out his anger on him for his mother's departure as well; the areas covered by his clothes were covered in dense scars.
As a result, Lin Zexi's mind gradually twisted, and during another instance of brutal beatings, he killed his father, yet disguised it as an accidental death.
At the time, no one suspected the sixteen or seventeen-year-old boy, because to outsiders, the father and son appeared to have a very good relationship.
Lin Zexi possessed an extremely high IQ and later earned dual master's degrees in biology and psychology, working as a university lecturer.
After killing his father, the demon within him was completely unleashed, and he believed that everyone who used violence deserved to be judged.
He carefully selected members to establish a tribunal organization, beginning a double life of light and shadow, but the Male Protagonist always remained a unique presence in his heart.
At the end of the story, the truth comes to light, the tribunal organization is destroyed, and Lin Zexi chooses to commit suicide.
The few thin pages in his hand felt as light as nothing, carrying no weight.
Yet Lu Zhan's heart was deeply touched, and his eyes flashed with a look of determination to win.
"Manager Wang Fang, contact Director Xu now and arrange the audition time as soon as possible. I want the role of Lin Zexi."
Manager Wang Fang looked at Lu Zhan's expression at that moment and understood his intentions.
"Lu Zhan, don't worry. Although you have been out of the industry for three years and your current popularity and status are lacking, your acting skills and strength are undeniable. Furthermore, with President Fu here, since you have your eye on it, even if it wasn't yours, it must become yours."
Manager Wang Fang said slowly, her tone firm.
Upon hearing this, Lu Zhan's face remained cold and detached, but he replied in a slightly lower voice.
"Manager Wang Fang, I have never liked relying on power to bully others. I have absolute confidence in myself and will satisfy Director Xu."
Manager Wang Fang frowned slightly after hearing this, but she didn't say anything more, simply nodding to indicate she understood.
Afterwards, Manager Wang Fang walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, took out her phone with a calm demeanor, and dialed Director Xu's number; the call was answered quickly.
She had collaborated with Director Xu several times before, and their relationship was quite good.
Coupled with the fact that she had President Fu as her backer, the other party naturally wouldn't easily reject her request.
The two exchanged brief pleasantries before getting straight to the point, and the matter was quickly settled.
However, when hanging up, Director Xu explicitly stated that if the acting skills didn't satisfy him, he absolutely wouldn't accept the person, even if they were introduced by her.
Manager Wang Fang was not worried about this; if Lu Zhan said he could do it, then there was no problem. If it really didn't work out, she could still quietly approach President Fu.
Manager Wang Fang put away her phone and said with a smile.
"It's done. Director Xu happens to be coming to the company tomorrow afternoon to sign the investment contract that has already been discussed. So, the audition is scheduled for tomorrow at 3:00 PM at Xingsheng Entertainment. Does that work for you?"
"No problem. I will be there on time tomorrow. Manager Wang Fang, if there's nothing else, I'll head back first."
Manager Wang Fang nodded upon hearing this. She knew that Lu Zhan was only interested in good scripts, so she didn't dare to arrange random matters for this ancestor.
Lu Zhan stood up and walked out.
Watching Lu Zhan's retreating figure, Manager Wang Fang suddenly remembered one more thing and quickly spoke up before he left.
"Lu Zhan, you haven't decided on an assistant yet, have you?"
Lu Zhan stopped and turned his head slightly upon hearing this.
"Is Assistant Yang Chen still working as an assistant?"
After Lu Zhan left, Manager Wang Fang didn't have much contact with Assistant Yang Chen, as there was a significant gap in their positions. After thinking carefully for a moment, she said slowly.
"It seems Assistant Yang Chen is currently the work assistant for Bai Xue, a rising starlet the company has been promoting over the last two years."
Someone else's assistant? Thinking back to when he left, Assistant Yang Chen had said he would still be his assistant when he returned, so Lu Zhan felt he should ask.
"Hmm, then please ask Assistant Yang Chen if he wants to continue being my assistant. If he doesn't have the intention, just arrange one for me."
Manager Wang Fang was not surprised by this; Lu Zhan had always been a nostalgic person.
"Alright, I understand."
Lu Zhan nodded, withdrew his gaze, and walked slowly into the elevator. Afterward, he hailed a taxi in front of the building and left.
In the top-floor president's office of Fu Group, President Fu Jinghan was sitting at his desk, while Jiang Yu stood to the side giving a report.
President Fu Jinghan's expression was cold and stern, his brows furrowed, his hands folded on the desk. He nodded occasionally and asked questions from time to time.
Once Jiang Yu finished his report, he left at President Fu Jinghan's signal and returned to his own office.
President Fu Jinghan lowered his head to deal with the pile of documents.
The entire office suddenly fell into a silence, with only the rustling sound of pages turning.
Beep... Beep... The phone placed to the side began to ring.
Glancing at it from the corner of his eye, the caller ID showed Manager Wang Fang. President Fu Jinghan couldn't help but wonder if something had happened to A-Zhan.
He put down the document in his hand, picked up the phone, swiped, and answered.
"What is it?"
His voice was low and somewhat cold, with a hint of underlying urgency.
"President Fu, nothing is wrong. I am just reporting the situation to you. Young Master Lu didn't take a liking to the company's scripts, but he is very interested in the villain role in the drama Director Xu is preparing to film. I have contacted Director Xu, and we have scheduled an audition for tomorrow at 3:00 PM at Xingsheng Entertainment. Director Xu said he wants to see the acting skills first before deciding."
After listening to Manager Wang Fang, President Fu Jinghan understood the situation, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes.
A-Zhan definitely wants to win this role based on his own strength. If he were to intervene, he feared A-Zhan would be unhappy, so he should wait and see.
"I am aware of this matter. I will go to Xingsheng Entertainment tomorrow. Is A-Zhan still at the company?"
"President Fu, Young Master Lu just left; he should have gone home."
President Fu Jinghan suddenly felt a strong urge to go home. He had only been separated from A-Zhan for a short while, yet it felt like an agonizing torture, as if days were years.
"Hmm, in the future, report all matters concerning A-Zhan to me, but do not let A-Zhan know. Do you understand?"
His words were low and commanding, filled with authority.
"Rest assured, President Fu, I understand."
Manager Wang Fang's expression tightened as she replied respectfully.
President Fu Jinghan didn't say anything more; with a very low grunt of acknowledgment, he hung up the phone.