Chapter 102: I Want You to Be Mine Alone

“Hmm, I know him,” Xiao Jingxuan raised an eyebrow, vaguely sensing what Chu Luoxi was surprised about. “Actually, Lan Lun is quite the opposite of Leng Lu. He’s usually like an iceberg—cold and distant—but when dealing with outsiders, he’s surprisingly graceful. Like Leng Lu, he’s deceived quite a few people.”

Xiao Jingxuan’s words were incredibly sharp and straightforward; he revealed their “true nature” without holding back.

“So, how do those two live together? Isn’t it a bit like living with split personalities?” Chu Luoxi nodded vigorously, then asked with some confusion.

Most people would find it unbelievable upon hearing that. Besides, she vaguely remembered that in her previous life, Leng Lu and Lan Lun didn’t get along well; in fact, they were somewhat adversarial at work.

Both were agents, but Leng Lu had successfully launched Xiao Jingxuan’s career, so Lan Lun never quite accepted that. Eventually, Leng Lu retired alongside Xiao Jingxuan, while Lan Lun remained active in the industry, seemingly searching for someone who could reach the heights of the great Xiao.

It was said that Lan Lun was trying to compete with Leng Lu. During this process, he did produce many top-tier stars, but none could truly rival Xiao Jingxuan—they were all far behind. So, in terms of top agents, Lan Lun actually had a slightly bigger reputation than Leng Lu. After all, Leng Lu had only one artist, the legendary Xiao Jingxuan, which gave him an exclusive aura. In contrast, Lan Lun managed many artists simultaneously.

What made Lan Lun impressive was that he didn’t belong to any company—he hadn’t established a company or a studio. Yet, many performers in the entertainment industry wanted him as their agent. It seemed he could collaborate with almost every entertainment company, making him highly sought after. Having him as an agent reduced tensions and constraints between companies, opening up more opportunities and space for development.

However, Chu Luoxi couldn’t help but maliciously wonder how the artists under Lan Lun felt upon discovering his dual nature.

“Well, it’s actually a complicated matter between Leng Lu and Lan Lun...” Xiao Jingxuan took a sip of water and leisurely shifted to a more comfortable posture. “Leng Lu and Lan Lun are cousins, but they’ve never seen eye to eye since childhood. Neither would yield to the other, yet there’s a mutual respect between them. They both became agents partly because they couldn’t bear not having the other around. Somehow, they both ended up in the industry.”

“As I said earlier, deep down the two brothers admire each other a lot. The entertainment world requires a facade, and these two have perfected theirs. Leng Lu admires Lan Lun’s icy demeanor, while Lan Lun thinks Leng Lu’s gentler nature is better for career development. So... that’s what you’re seeing now.”

After hearing this “truth,” Chu Luoxi was left speechless. Why did she feel that Leng Lu and Lan Lun’s relationship resembled a love-hate rivalry? She mentally begged forgiveness for her overly imaginative thoughts triggered by the revelation.

“I see now!” Chu Luoxi was at a loss for words, completely unsure how to describe the two brothers. It was incredibly awkward...

“Although the situation is embarrassing, they’ve both done very well. Lan Lun’s skills and connections are excellent. If the terms are right, you should seriously consider it, junior sister,” Xiao Jingxuan advised earnestly. He hadn’t expected Lan Lun to approach Chu Luoxi directly, but with Lan Lun involved, he felt more at ease about her not joining Fengjing Entertainment.

“Okay, I understand. I’ll think it over carefully,” Chu Luoxi replied, returning to normalcy, though she felt hesitant. Lan Lun managed many artists simultaneously, which wasn’t ideal for her.

Though he valued her highly and would prioritize her if resources were available, Chu Luoxi—whether out of selfishness or discomfort over sharing an agent with peers—felt uneasy. Yet if she demanded exclusivity, it would be too harsh a condition. She didn’t even feel worthy enough for Lan Lun to make such a concession.

Still, since it was hard to refuse, she preferred setting tough conditions to deter Lan Lun. Although she had no complaints about him as an agent, after pondering all night, she finally called him.

“I’ve thought it over. Your terms are very good, and I have no reason to refuse. But I want to add one request. If you don’t agree, then I think there’s no point in continuing our discussion...” she said firmly.

“Go ahead,” Lan Lun’s voice was cold as ice—refreshing in the sweltering heat.

“I want you to be my exclusive agent. We can have a transition period over the next two years, but after I graduate, that’s what I need,” Chu Luoxi stated without hesitation. She was willing to cooperate amicably if he agreed, but wouldn’t force it otherwise. After all, she had never planned on signing with an agent initially. It was Lan Lun’s outstanding qualities and understanding of her mindset that tempted her.

“Hmph!” Lan Lun let out a sound that was hard to interpret—whether a chuckle or a sneer, Chu Luoxi couldn’t tell over the phone.

“Well then, looking forward to a pleasant cooperation. I’ll send you the contract as soon as possible,” Lan Lun said directly, surprising Chu Luoxi.

“Aren’t you going to think it over more? You’re agreeing just like that?” she asked in disbelief. She had assumed Lan Lun wouldn’t agree. In her past life, he managed many stars of various types; handling only her would be less entertaining, she thought.

To Chu Luoxi, managing diverse artists seemed to be Lan Lun’s ambition.

“Yes, I agree. That was my plan all along. By the time you’re a senior intern, you’ll be the only artist under my management,” Lan Lun said softly, his face expressionless but his eyes shining brightly with a warm smile.

He wasn’t lying. From the start, that was his intention—if Chu Luoxi accepted him as her agent. Some people, one artist is enough. Xiao Jingxuan was so formidable that Lan Lun struggled to find anyone who could match him. So he cast a wide net, nurturing many, hoping to discover a genius.

He had studied Chu Luoxi’s relatively short career carefully and had many thoughts. Over the years, she was the only one he’d seen capable of comparing to Xiao Jingxuan, possessing enormous potential. Having set his sights on her, he didn’t want distractions. Helping Chu Luoxi achieve brilliance as soon as possible was his most urgent desire.

After hanging up, still a bit surprised, Chu Luoxi found it unbelievable how smoothly everything had gone. She didn’t understand Lan Lun’s stubborn competitive spirit with Leng Lu, which made things feel somewhat strange and abrupt.