Bound to the CEO: The Idol’s Secret Marriage

Chapter 7

"No argument." If it were an argument, Yun Yu wouldn't. He had never met someone like Su Chen before. But he could tell, Su Chen must care a lot about his nose. "I just spoke the truth."

But it didn't make him feel any better.

If he had to blame someone, it should be Lu Jue.

Su Chen was nothing in his eyes. Even speaking a few more words felt like a waste of time.

Thinking this, the little gratitude he had for Lu Jue making the drama fall through vanished without a trace.

Just then, his phone, which had been silent, rang.

Lu Jue: [Miss me? Just say it, no need to beat around the bush]

Yun Yu: "?"

Yun Yu's eyelids lifted slightly, landing on the message he sent: [Busy?]

Where did these three words express "missing him"?

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All the way back to the dormitory, Yun Yu ignored Lu Jue.

After taking a shower, he slowly took out his phone and saw several new messages from Lu Jue.

Lu Jue: [No need to be shy, just say what you want]

Lu Jue: [shy.jpg]

Yun Yu: "..."

Yun Yu typed immediately: [Lu Jue, are you very free?]

He hadn't replied for so long, and now he was sending messages non-stop.

Lu Jue: [Not bad, just finished today's auditions]

At the mention of this, Yun Yu thought of Su Chen. His mood soured: [Your movie still needs auditions? I thought bringing money was enough]

He didn't really care about Su Chen. He just disliked the feeling of his things being touched by others.

The heavy tone in his words made Lu Jue raise an eyebrow: [Money isn't enough, but people can be]

True, Lu Jue wasn't short of money. Many people wanted a piece of his movie, no need to sell a role for money.

But, people?

If he understood correctly, did Lu Jue mean he would lower his standards for someone?

But Su Chen's face... Was Lu Jue's taste really like that?

Before Yun Yu could figure it out, Lu Jue's video call came through.

As soon as he answered, Yun Yu stared at Lu Jue's smiling face, his voice flat with sarcasm: "Lu Jue, drunk again?"

Lu Jue had a different hotel background today, wearing only a bathrobe.

Yun Yu glanced at his exposed chest, decisively switching their screens, putting Lu Jue in the small top-right corner.

"Haven't had the chance to drink yet." Lu Jue's voice was a bit heavy, his gaze subtly sliding over Yun Yu's upper body in the camera.

Yun Yu had clearly just taken a shower, his hair wet, wearing silk pajamas. Water had dampened the collar, the smooth fabric clinging to his pale skin, droplets sliding down his earlobe to his neck.

Lu Jue straightened up, his Adam's apple bobbing.

With the screen smaller, Yun Yu didn't notice his actions, only giving a faint "Oh." "Not drunk, why call me?"

When did Lu Jue start liking video calls so much?

"Didn't you say you missed me? Missing me, of course, I have to ease your longing." Lu Jue even moved the camera closer to his face, filling the screen, as if wanting Yun Yu to see clearly.

Caught off guard by the close-up, Yun Yu's heart skipped a beat.

Yun Yu: "..."

Just a beat. He had no resistance to Lu Jue's face, but it was just the face.

Lu Jue's words were always frivolous, deliberately misinterpreting him. He didn't even want to explain, changing the subject, "Did you make the investors pull out?"

Besides Lu Jue, no one else would do such a thing.

And do it so decisively.

Lu Jue was an actor, but he still had the blood of the Lu family. The Lu family was run by his elder brother, but Lu Jue still held shares. He managed not just his studio but other businesses. Rich people's methods were similar, getting rid of things they didn't like by ignoring them.

But Yun Yu couldn't understand, there shouldn't be anything Lu Jue disliked, right?

Was it necessary for Lu Jue to do this for him?

"News travels fast?" Lu Jue admitted readily, leaning on the sofa with a faint smile, still not looking serious, "I was going to tell you myself, so you'd be grateful."

Yun Yu's brows furrowed slightly, "Why should I be grateful? Isn't this what you should do?"

No matter Lu Jue's motives, he was his legal husband. They were a community of interests. Being bullied, it was Lu Jue's duty to act.

What was he questioning about Lu Jue's intentions?

Yun Yu suddenly understood.

But there was still one point.

What did Lu Jue mean by "people can"? Did he really have other thoughts about Su Chen? If he did, why not just cancel the drama?

Not entirely, the drama wasn't completely canceled.

Yun Yu's lips tightened instantly.

Seeing Yun Yu's expression change so quickly, Lu Jue couldn't help but laugh.

Yun Yu's words sounded like they were a family. This young master rarely showed dependence, making Lu Jue feel pleased, his smile widening.

Yun Yu enlarged Lu Jue's picture, eyeing his expression suspiciously, then calmed down, "There are other investors for the drama."

He didn't believe Lu Jue could make all investors pull out but not check Su Chen.

"You mean Su Chen?" Lu Jue indeed knew him.

Hearing Su Chen's name from Lu Jue, Yun Yu felt inexplicably annoyed.

So Lu Jue knew but didn't make him pull out, giving him a lifeline.

Yun Yu lowered his eyes, not speaking for a moment.

His naturally cold appearance looked somewhat intimidating when he had no expression.

Lu Jue's gaze lingered on his face, picking up a water glass and taking a few sips, then spoke slowly: "Isn't it good to keep him? If he wants to act, let him invest himself."

It sounded very capitalistic, even more painful for Su Chen than canceling the drama. But to Yun Yu, it meant something else.

Like Lu Jue was reluctant to hurt Su Chen.

Yun Yu found this thought strange and baseless, but emotions couldn't be controlled. Especially thinking about Lu Jue's "people can," the two things connected, making his face even stiffer.

Even without Yun Yu speaking, Lu Jue could sense his anger through the screen.

Which word upset him?

They had been married for over two years, barely meeting, let alone chatting like this.

So, was he dissatisfied again?

Lu Jue's eyes dropped, a flash of emotion passing, then he smiled, "Did I guess wrong again? You're not satisfied with this handling?"

Guess what?

He had already told Lu Jue the issue was about the role being taken, and the movie was mentioned. He didn't believe Lu Jue, so smart, didn't know, especially since the movie was his passion.

Yet, Lu Jue still handled it this way.

Yun Yu looked coldly at the camera: "Lu Jue, when we got married, we said no cheating. If you're interested in someone else, our marriage..."

"Are you misunderstanding something?" Lu Jue interrupted, "When did I show interest in someone else?"

Lu Jue was genuinely confused.

But thinking about it, Yun Yu seemed to care.

But where did this idea of him being interested in someone come from?

"You know best." Yun Yu swallowed his words, seeing Lu Jue's smile growing, he couldn't hold back, "What are you laughing at?!"

Lu Jue gave a soft "Ah," "Nothing, just that you care so much, it makes me happy."

Yun Yu: "..."

Where did he show he cared?

"As for being interested in someone... Can you explain? I've been in the industry for years, no scandals. Even after marriage, it's like a secret affair..." Lu Jue chuckled, his tone hinting at a slight grievance.

Secret affair... Yun Yu's eyelids twitched.

Lu Jue's record was clean. In the entertainment industry for so long, many tried to get close, but his PR team was ruthless, nipping any rumors in the bud. Even during movie promotions, no scandals surfaced.

Yun Yu knew this, or he wouldn't have chosen him.

Facing such a straightforward question, Yun Yu ignored the last part, his heart softening a bit, but still firm: "Didn't you say money isn't enough, but people can? You opened a back door, don't you know? Are you a fish brain?!"

The well-educated young master, even when angry, lacked menace. His pretty face, mouth opening and closing, looked like... a cat scratching without claws.

Only making people itch.

But... it was because of this.

Lu Jue's smile widened, nodding in agreement, "I would open a back door, if only the person gave me the chance."

Yun Yu's face darkened, hearing Lu Jue ask leisurely, "So, Yun Yu, will you give me this chance?"

In a moment, Lu Jue saw Yun Yu's pale skin flush red.