Lu Yuan Is the Backdrop?

Back in his high school days, Lu Yuan was someone who didn't stand out.

Not only was he inferior, but his inferiority was so deep that it seeped down right into his bones.

Before Lu Yuan was reborn, in his high school days, he had learned the guitar and the piano. He had thought of ways to woo his goddess but was viewed in contempt. However, in this world, Lu Yuan was thoroughly an invisible character.

He was quiet and his academic results were mediocre. During the three years, he hadn't received any attention at all. Even in the teachers' eyes, his existence wasn't important at all.

In this class reunion, some people had forgotten that there was someone like Lu Yuan. If Chen Feng hadn't recalled him and reminded them, no one would notify Lu Yuan. After all, he was just a marginal person.

Chen Feng's relationship with Lu Yuan back in their high school days was still alright. They shared a bunk bed, and during the weekends, they often went out together to play games. When they were studying, they were the type to be muddling along without any aim, having no hopes...

There would always be common traits that people shared.

After graduating, Chen Feng worked at a factory as a general worker, given a low salary despite the amount of work to be done. He was also considered to be one of the ordinary people. Before this class reunion, he had tried to find out about how their other classmates had been doing. Then he realized that a few of them were doing very well in the entertainment circle, relying on their looks and family background to contract with Huaxia's most renowned China Gold Entertainment. A few of them had also started their own businesses and could earn 70 to 80 thousand a year, as well as some who had been employed at big companies and were working in big cities with high salaries.

Class reunions were just large-scale flaunting events.

After assessing his own status, Chen Feng suddenly realized that there was nothing else he could do at the class reunion other than feeling envious of others. In the end, he could only turn his gaze toward the people who weren't doing well...

For example, Lu Yuan...

He knew that Lu Yuan was in Hengdian but not doing well. He had trouble paying off his housing rent...

When he compared himself with Lu Yuan, he didn't feel as miserable. At least, he was doing much better than Lu Yuan.

Therefore, when they were going to call Lu Yuan, Chen Feng volunteered to do that. After hearing that Lu Yuan had no intention to come, Chen Feng used his eloquence to persuade him otherwise...

After all, if Lu Yuan didn't come, then wouldn't he become other people's backdrop for flaunting?

How was he going to withstand all that?

.........

The class reunion was held at the Yangfan Restaurant, which was at the extreme west in Hengdian. Lu Yuan spent one dollar for the transportation fee and arrived at the door, scratching his head when he saw the Yangfan Restaurant that had over ten stories.

Lu Yuan had wanted to wear his suit since this was considered a more official setting. But after seeing how his crumpled suit was filled with cigarette scent and burnt holes from cigarette butts, he gave up on that thought.

He was someone who cared for his face.

Other people would go crazy laughing if he were to wear such a suit out.

He eventually went with a set of casual wear. Before he left the house, he checked himself out in the mirror, nodding in satisfaction after seeing that it was quite alright.

"Lu Yuan, is that you?"

"Uh, you... you are Chen Feng?"

"That's right! Long time no see!"

"That's right, it's really been very long since we last met!"

Lu Yuan wore a reminiscent smile after seeing the young man wearing a suit. After recalling this person from his memories, he felt very emotional...

The brother whom he had played games with back in the days was now dressed in suit and leather shoes. He looked quite handsome.

His smile was still the same as before, but for some reason, Lu Yuan had the feeling that the fervent in Chen Feng's eyes was even more intense. It even gave Lu Yuan a feeling that Chen Feng was smiling with great satisfaction...

Chen Feng was naturally very pleased and satisfied.

He had seen Lu Yuan's dressing, as well as how he came here—with the bus. Every detail gave off a strong feeling of poverty. When he stood next to Lu Yuan, although he might not be as pleasing to the eye in terms of appearance, he'd appear superior at first glance. After all, the SF suit that he had spent a lot of money to purchase wasn't to be trifled with. It'd bring him additional confidence out of nothing.

It seemed that over the years, Lu Yuan had been doing very badly, just as he had found out. He probably ranked at the very bottom of the class.

With such a friend next to him to make him stand out, Chen Feng did feel very comfortable. He was thus very enthusiastic!

However, he mustn't show that he was treating Lu Yuan as a backdrop. After all, they were all adults and some things shouldn't be expressed directly.

"This is the Mercedes-Benz GP series. It's the latest model this year and belongs to our classmate, Chen Shanbin... They say that it costs over $500,000..."

"Oh..."

"Look at that BMW XC. Whose car do you think it belongs to?"

"Who does that belong to?"

"It's Chen Zhixiang's car. Guess how much it costs?"

"I don't know cars that well..."

"The entire thing costs over one million!"

"It's so expensive!"

"Of course!"

"Of course, this isn't still the most expensive..."

"Huh?"

"Did you see that Audi PT sports car?"

"I did..."

"Over two million! That's the car of our class's future great star, Chen Zhiyun! I heard that China Gold Entertainment had assigned him the car!" 

"Wow, that's so amazing!"

"Look at this..."

When they passed by the car park, Chen Feng took Lu Yuan to look at the cars, telling him about these expensive cars. Lu Yuan was also very cooperative and exclaimed. He really hadn't expected that their classmates were all doing so well...

"To be honest, I'm also planning to buy a Volkswagen. When the new model comes out, I plan on going for a test drive..." In the end, Chen Feng also broke into a smile and said to Lu Yuan.

"How much is it?"

"Not too expensive, about $200,000 or so..." Seeing that Lu Yuan was so cooperative and had asked him about the price, Chen Feng immediately felt very good about it. He pretended to be very calm as he gave a number.

"Oh, then how're the car's specifications?"

"Of course, it is very good!"

"Oh, oh, oh, then that isn't bad!"

"Of course."

Lu Yuan nodded and did a brief estimation of his capital. He had about $600,000 cash at the moment, and if he were to spend $200,000 to set up a shop, it didn't seem to be a problem if he bought a car as well. He could even buy a more expensive one.

After Chen Feng flaunted proudly, he brought Lu Yuan through the door. He felt that this was a very good start!

Thankfully, he was clever enough to fight for the chance to call Lu Yuan. Otherwise, he wouldn't feel as good when he entered this place.

.........

"Director Zhang, should we release clips of [Old Boy] on the internet to get people hyped up?"

"Is the editing done?"

"En, it's done."

"Alright, then release it to draw some attention. Oh, right, I think I heard some big news from the editorial department of Huaxia's Surrounding Entertainment. That Barbarian Lu's identity might be exposed tonight!"

"Tonight? What? Barbarian Lu is Lu Yuan, right?"

"Yes! How did you know?"

"It's really not a secret to me, but this is a good opportunity! We can ride on this wave and release the clips that we had edited. Oh, right, was the clip of Lu Yuan doing the live recording added in?"

"Yes!"

"That's good then. This time around, we can ride on this wave to publicize. There might be good effects. We'll pick tonight, understand? The release must be concurrent!"

"Yes! I'll go take care of it right away!"

"Quickly!"

"Yes!"