Lu Chuan

Biodata

Background / History

Previous Life

Lu Chuan received ten million yuan in compensation for the demolition of his family’s old house. Rather than use it to build a stable life, he spent three years presenting himself as a wealthy heir. He hoped that access to affluent circles would bring business opportunities, while also enjoying the envy and recognition attached to being called “Young Master Lu” 1 2.

His performance collapsed during a gathering at the Cloud Summit Club. Chen Ziang exposed his calculated displays and habit of pretending to understand business discussions. Zhao Yifan then showed him an itemized spending record approaching ten million yuan, making clear that his supposed investment in connections had largely purchased appearances 1.

Lu Chuan subsequently dropped out of university, moved between cities, and worked various jobs. Han Dong helped carry his luggage when he left the dormitory. At thirty-one, after working overtime, Lu Chuan saw former classmates mocking his abandoned persona online; moments later, an out-of-control Dayun truck rushed toward him 1 15.

Rebirth and New Priorities

Lu Chuan awoke in his old rented room on August 3, one month before university began. He was eighteen again, and the entire ten-million-yuan demolition payment remained in his account. He deleted his guides to impersonating a rich heir and set four goals: buy a comfortable home, buy a car he liked, use his memories to earn money, and attend university normally 2.

He chose Quiet Garden for its peaceful surroundings and practical living spaces, rather than its prestige. After inspecting the apartment’s title, parking arrangements, and furnishings, he agreed to its twenty-million-yuan price. He used a mortgage to preserve working capital and acquired a white Bentley Continental GT for its comfort and sound insulation 3 4 6.

First Futures Trade

Remembering a crude-oil market opportunity connected to developments in the Middle East, Lu Chuan opened a futures account. He rejected an excessively large position, established stop-loss and additional-entry levels, and followed the market rather than online speculation. When prices rose, he progressively secured profits instead of trying to capture the final peak 8 9.

Manager Chen later verified a thirty-nine-million-yuan bank balance sourced from his futures settlement account. Lu Chuan used the proceeds to repay the remaining Quiet Garden mortgage early. He also divided his funds between expenses, future plans, and a separate financial buffer 9 10.

Return to University

Lu Chuan returned to Room 504 and reunited with Han Dong, Chen Ziang, and Zhao Yifan. He remembered Han Dong’s kindness, reconsidered his resentment toward Chen Ziang, and accepted that his roommates no longer needed to validate his identity. He declined to compete for class committee positions and concentrated on his own plans 14 15 17 18 22.

During military training, he helped his roommates with practical supplies, including sanitary pads used as shoe cushioning. He also encountered Shen Zhiyi without the insecurity that had characterized his previous attempts to impress her. After training ended, she offered him her WeChat code despite having refused Chen Ziang’s request 29 32 37.

Establishing an Investment Company

Lu Chuan sought out Xu Chengyuan, remembering that the disgraced trader would later become a major figure in financial circles. Xu initially refused to participate in what he assumed was a rich student’s speculative hobby. Lu Chuan overcame that resistance by presenting his trading record and allowing Xu to infer a powerful background from his Capital origins and expensive, understated clothing 21 23 24 25.

He placed Xu in charge of trading execution, company registration, and premises, while retaining control of overall direction. He provided startup capital, transferred another 100,000 yuan for Xu’s immediate needs, and promised him the general manager position and a ten-percent stake. By the end of military training, the company had been registered and its office lease signed 25 37.

Connections at the Spa

During a spa outing with his roommates, Lu Chuan deliberately held back his familiarity with the venue so that Chen Ziang, who was hosting, could take the lead. He later met Fang Zhiyuan for tea, received a diamond membership arranged by Fang, and was introduced to Jiangcheng University president Chen Songnian. After exchanging WeChat contacts with the president, he politely returned to his waiting roommates rather than prolonging the meeting 47 49 50.

Appearance

Lu Chuan is described as handsome, though his composed bearing attracts as much attention as his face 13.

• Clothing: Favors logo-free shirts, subdued colors, neatly cut trousers, and understated shoes; his Aethel clothing is distinguished by its fabric and fit rather than conspicuous branding 11 13 14.
• Grooming: Often dresses casually and puts little effort into styling his hair 11.
• Changed presentation: Abandons the fake watch, rehearsed smile, and deliberately staged gestures associated with his former persona 14.

Personality

In his first life, Lu Chuan combined ambition with intense vanity. He treated wealthy acquaintances as a route to advancement and constantly monitored his clothes, posture, speech, and possessions for signs that might expose him. After rebirth, he recognizes that his central mistake was sacrificing a secure life for other people’s approval 1 2.

His new priorities are comfort, independence, and financial stability. He willingly spends heavily on things he genuinely uses, but refuses to risk everything merely because he remembers a future opportunity. He is also prepared to admit ignorance, bluntly telling the Quiet Garden seller that he knows nothing about calligraphy rather than inventing expertise 4 6 8.

Lu Chuan values boundaries and reciprocity. He avoids accumulating contacts without a purpose, dislikes unexplained debts of gratitude, and returns Zhao Yifan’s valuable gift with one of his own. His consideration extends to protecting Chen Ziang’s dignity, whether by supporting his air-conditioner explanation or letting him lead the spa outing 13 27 35 47.

He is not entirely free of old habits or strategic ambiguity. He occasionally reveals exclusive knowledge without thinking, and he knowingly lets Xu Chengyuan imagine an influential family behind him. Alongside this calculation, he retains a playful streak: he is willing to tease Chen Ziang about their cars, but feels no need to arrange a confrontation 20 25 44.

Abilities & Skills

Rebirth Memories and Enhanced Cognition

Lu Chuan retains memories of his previous life and later confirms that his reborn mind possesses effectively photographic memory and greatly enhanced logical processing 2 28.

• Recalls market events, future talent, luxury-industry details, and familiar locations 8 21 35 47.
• Recognizes Xu Chengyuan’s future potential while the trader is still disgraced 21.
• Does not initially assume his memories guarantee success; he accounts for faulty recollection and possible butterfly effects when planning investments 2 6.

Futures Trading and Risk Management

He converts remembered market developments into a planned crude-oil trade rather than relying on an unrestricted gamble 8 9.

• Sets position sizes, stop-loss levels, and conditions for adding exposure 8.
• Takes partial profits and raises protective stops as the market advances 9.
• Separates living costs, future investment funds, and emergency reserves 9.
• Later delegates execution to Xu Chengyuan while keeping strategic control and requiring weekly reports 25.

Luxury-Industry Knowledge

His previous pursuit of elite circles leaves him with detailed knowledge of expensive brands, service conventions, and exclusive products 12 20 35.

• Uses knowledge of Aethel’s reserved fabrics, hidden stitching code, and workshop fast-track service to obtain manager Eddie’s personal assistance 12.
• Recognizes a rare Maison Charvet bookmark by its craftsmanship 35.
• Remembers that an Aethel cloth doll received as a store gift will become valuable 12.

Negotiation and Social Judgment

Lu Chuan combines practical questioning with an ability to recognize probing, preserve face, and leave an interaction at the right moment 4 35 50.

• Checks ownership, parking, and included furnishings before committing to the apartment 4.
• Wins Xu Chengyuan’s commitment through demonstrated results, financial support, authority, and an equity incentive 24 25.
• Avoids overshadowing a host or turning goodwill into an excuse for excessive requests 47 50.

Property & Notable Items

• Quiet Garden apartment — A twenty-million-yuan top-floor home purchased with a parking space and agreed furnishings; its remaining mortgage is paid off after his futures trade 4 6 10.
• White Bentley Continental GT — A secondhand luxury coupe bearing the plate Jiang A·54321. Lu Chuan says he obtained the consecutive-number plate through a random draw 6 39 44.
• Aethel wardrobe and household goods — Purchases clothing, bedding, luggage, and other comforts in a shopping trip totaling 800,000 yuan 12.
• Aethel store gifts — Receives three exclusive gifts from Eddie, including a cloth doll and the handmade leather charm later given to Zhao Yifan 12 35.
• Maison Charvet bookmark — A rare brass bookmark given by Zhao Yifan in exchange for discretion about his private reading 27 35.
• Diamond spa membership — Granted at Fang Zhiyuan’s instruction without the usual checks 49.

Relationships

• Han Dong — Roommate and friend whose kindness Lu Chuan remembers from his lowest point in the previous life. Their renewed friendship develops through easy joking and practical help 15 32.
• Chen Ziang — Roommate who exposed his former persona. Lu Chuan comes to see his criticism as a warning rather than an act of malice and treats him with greater patience in the second life 1 17 27 47.
• Zhao Yifan — Roommate who documented his wasteful spending in the previous life. Initially puzzled by the reborn Lu Chuan, Zhao eventually abandons his guarded testing and decides to pursue a sincere friendship 1 18 35.
• Fang Zhiyuan — Quiet Garden’s former owner and president of the Jiangcheng Chamber of Commerce. He offers assistance and introductions while mistakenly interpreting Lu Chuan’s composure as evidence of an influential Capital family 6 7 10 49.
• Xu Chengyuan — Recruited trader and prospective general manager. Lu Chuan supplies capital and strategic direction, promising him ten percent of the investment company 25.
• Shen Zhiyi — A wealthy journalism senior whom Lu Chuan unsuccessfully tried to impress in his previous life. His new indifference to her status attracts her curiosity, and she initiates their WeChat connection 29 37 39.
• Eddie — Aethel store manager who provides personal service, exclusive gifts, and his business card after Lu Chuan demonstrates insider knowledge 12.
• Chen Songnian — Jiangcheng University president, introduced through Fang Zhiyuan. He appreciates Lu Chuan’s composure and exchanges WeChat contacts with him 50.

Notable Quotes

“I just want to be a little more deliberate about how I spend my money.” 6

“This time, I'll go to school like a normal person.” 9

“Just call me President Lu.” 25