Lu Hengzhi

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Lu Hengzhi (陆衡之)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Sugar Juice Studio; Lu Holdings; frequent collaborator with Emperor Entertainment 95 103 131
Occupation/Role	Dancer, singer, actor, producer, investor, and business executive 21 81 122 138
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 4 4

Background

Lu Hengzhi is the only son of the chairman of Northern Wasteland Group and the sole heir to the Lu family business. Despite his wealthy upbringing, he does not share the extravagance associated with other wealthy heirs; he is notably frugal and avoids making Tang Shi feel financially inferior. 4 20

His grandparents had him study Peking Opera from the age of six, including martial-role training. He later temporarily quit the class to focus on Dance Miracle, convincingly presenting academic pressure as the reason to his teacher. 8

Lu Hengzhi grew up alongside Tang Shi. Their longstanding bond shapes both his ambitions and choices: he asks Tang Shi to audition with him because he does not dare pursue the opportunity alone, and he consistently tries to remain at Tang Shi's side. 5 18

Appearance

Lu Hengzhi is a tall, broad-shouldered young man with a sunny, fashionable appearance. As he matures, his calm bearing and steady presence distinguish him from other young entertainers. 12 55

• Sunny, handsome features and a high nose. 12 104
• Tall, broad-shouldered build. 55
• Short, coarse hair. 118
• Often presents himself with composed, polished elegance, though he is highly conscious of his image. 52 104

Personality

Lu Hengzhi appears warm, refined, and restrained, but Professor Lin recognizes that he deliberately conceals much of his real personality behind his controlled mannerisms. He accepts criticism with a smile, then firmly states his own position without yielding. 52

He is intensely competitive and determined to excel, whether in dance, acting, producing, or business. Tang Shi's rapid success pushes him to work harder rather than remain complacent, eventually leading him to shift attention toward producing and business management. 18 81 129

Behind his composed exterior, Lu Hengzhi is proud, stubborn, and possessive. He cares deeply about autonomy, resenting publicity or personal arrangements made without his consent. His jealousy becomes apparent whenever others approach Tang Shi romantically, though he is generally patient and attentive toward Tang Shi himself. 18 57 58 105 111

Abilities & Skills

Dance and Peking Opera

Lu Hengzhi combines street-dance ability with a foundation in Peking Opera martial-role training.

• Performs freestyle basketball and street-dance routines. 8
• Helped create a Robot Dance adaptation of Peking Opera's The Three Forks with Tang Shi. 21
• Improves rapidly through intensive rehearsals and adapts to unfamiliar dance styles. 18
• His Peking Opera and fighting foundation later supports his action performances. 137

Acting

Professor Lin considers Lu Hengzhi naturally suited to acting, observing that his movements and speech already resemble deliberate performance. 52

• Earned recognition through Dance Miracle and later became a sought-after actor. 48 83
• Prioritizes responsibility to a production over accepting overlapping roles, initially declining Director Zhao Zhizhu's invitation to lead Emperor Wu of Han because of his commitment to Prosperous Tang Strategy. 106
• Later stars as the male lead of Emperor Wu of Han, whose success earns him his first Best Actor award. 122
• Excels in action work; Director Smith calls him “a genius action star.” 137

Producing and Business Management

Lu Hengzhi develops a strong interest in behind-the-scenes work after managing A Wonderful Journey. He deliberately studies experienced professionals rather than relying on wealth or instinct. 67 81

• Produces and invests in film projects, including Fashion Frontier. 128 131
• Uses business knowledge to negotiate improved profit-sharing terms for Sugar Juice Duo. 59
• Studies at an Ivy League business school and later interns as the CEO's assistant at Lu Holdings. 129 131
• Uses entertainment-industry publicity methods to promote Lu Holdings' business initiatives. 138

Crisis Management

Lu Hengzhi remains composed when confronted with scandals and false accusations.

• Investigates Song Jialin's private life after fabricated relationship publicity, but does not retaliate impulsively. 58
• Secures hotel surveillance footage to disprove Chen A'jiao's attempted false accusation. 113
• Works with Tang Shi to collect and distribute evidence of Yu Wei's schemes to Hongtian International shareholders. 115 116

Career and Story Role

*Dance Miracle*

Lu Hengzhi's entertainment career begins with his determination to audition for Dance Miracle alongside Tang Shi. Their Peking Opera–Robot Dance fusion gains praise from the judges, and they later win the competition. 5 21 48

Rise to Fame

After the competition, Lu Hengzhi and Tang Shi become prominent young entertainers. He handles media scandals surrounding Song Jialin with restraint while continuing promotional work, and he later secures a minor Hollywood role in Black Ray Hero 3 alongside Tang Shi. 57 58 59

Producer and Studio Founder

While developing A Wonderful Journey, Lu Hengzhi discovers an aptitude for producing. He begins planning a career that combines acting, directing, producing, and investment rather than relying only on on-screen work. 67 81

*Prosperous Tang Strategy* and *Emperor Wu of Han*

Lu Hengzhi works with Tang Shi to adapt and produce Prosperous Tang Strategy, treating the project as a shared work that should be polished into a classic. 95 103

During filming, his difficulty separating his own feelings from his role leads Tang Shi to recognize that Lu Hengzhi's acting is overly intimate. Lu Hengzhi then openly confesses his feelings. 110

He subsequently stars in Emperor Wu of Han, balancing the project with his relationship and professional partnership with Tang Shi. 111 112 122

Business School and Lu Holdings

As Tang Shi's international career becomes increasingly prominent, Lu Hengzhi redirects more energy toward producing and business. He studies diligently at an Ivy League business school, interns at Lu Holdings, and expands the family's international business reach. 129 131 138

By the extras, acting has become partly a personal interest and a means of promoting Lu Holdings, while his business achievements continue to grow. 138

Relationships

• Tang Shi — Childhood friend, dance partner, creative collaborator, business partner, and romantic partner. Lu Hengzhi confesses his desire to remain with Tang Shi for life; they agree not to date others while working through their feelings. He later proposes to Tang Shi. 5 110 111 141
• Father Lu — Father and chairman of the family business. Father Lu pressures Lu Hengzhi to take a greater role in Lu Holdings, eventually arranging his internship as the CEO's assistant. 4 128 131
• Zhou Chengzhen — Trusted business associate who acts on Lu Hengzhi's request to investigate Song Jialin's private life. 58
• Yun Xiaoting — Fellow entertainer and one of Lu Hengzhi's idols. Lu Hengzhi discreetly assists him during his Hollywood difficulties and later works with him through Sugar Juice Studio projects. 57 58 122
• Zhou Boyun — President of Emperor Entertainment and a major industry collaborator. He supports Lu Hengzhi and Tang Shi against Hongtian International and proposes a joint film-studio project with the Lu family. 107 103
• Song Jialin — Co-star whose manipulation of relationship rumors frustrates Lu Hengzhi. He tolerates promotional tactics but rejects attempts to control his personal life. 57 58
• Zhang Ruoshu — Actress who attempts to seduce and falsely accuse Lu Hengzhi under Yu Wei's instructions; Lu Hengzhi exposes the scheme through surveillance evidence. 114 115

Notable Quotes

“I want to be with you. The two of us, together for the rest of our lives.” 110

Trivia

• Lu Hengzhi quietly picks green peppers out of Tang Shi's food and gives Tang Shi the beef from his own tray. 8
• He learned cooking in secret so he could prepare meals for Tang Shi during the exhausting preparation of Prosperous Tang Strategy. 96
• Although he often appears calm, he is particularly sensitive about looking uncool or embarrassed in front of Tang Shi. 104