Lu Mingyu

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Lu Mingyu (陆铭宇)
Alias(es)	President Lu
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Lu Group; Lu family
Occupation/Role	President and CEO of Lu Group; male lead
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Background

Lu Mingyu leads the Lu Group and has worked with his special assistant, Song Shi'an, for over five years. He is regarded as exceptionally capable, though he acknowledges that his family name also helped him assume the group presidency at a young age. He later establishes his authority by leading the company to greater success. 29 149

He lives alone at Crosslake Villa, preferring not to have others in his home apart from an hourly cleaner. 4

At the beginning of the story, Lu Mingyu unexpectedly begins hearing Song Shi'an's inner thoughts. This reveals that Song believes they are characters in a domineering-CEO novel and expects Lu Mingyu to become Tang Ruan's romantic lead. Lu Mingyu is unsettled by both Song's assumptions and Tang Ruan's increasingly dangerous attempts to get close to him. 1 3 5

Appearance

Lu Mingyu is a tall, athletic man with broad shoulders, a narrow waist, long legs, and a notably muscular physique, including eight-pack abs. His dark eyes and imposing presence are frequently emphasized. 5 13 59 157

• Often wears expensive custom-made clothing; one outfit is stated to be worth millions. 1
• Occasionally wears gold-rimmed glasses despite not being nearsighted. 92
• Maintains his physique through regular workouts and weight training. 81 165
• Has enough physical strength to overpower attackers directly. 47

Personality

Lu Mingyu is controlled, proud, and highly decisive in both business and personal matters. He does not tolerate manipulation, incompetence, or people overstepping their boundaries; his first response to President Lin's intrusion is to involve the police rather than conceal the incident. 1 13

He is deeply suspicious of Tang Ruan after repeated injuries and interference, at one point considering whether she was sent by business rivals to assassinate him. His suspicions lead him to investigate the demolition-site incident and Ye Zhicheng's conduct. 21 22

Despite his cold public demeanor, Lu Mingyu is attentive and protective toward those he considers his own. He repeatedly intervenes for Song Shi'an, supports Lu Tingting, and makes clear that he will not sacrifice Song for anyone. 6 24 32 71 91

His protectiveness can turn possessive and ruthless. He arranges retaliation against people who target Song Shi'an, including Ye Ming and Anruite, and personally confronts Lu Yunting for attempting to recruit Song against him. 31 32 128 163

Abilities & Skills

Mind-Reading

Lu Mingyu can hear Song Shi'an's inner thoughts, including thoughts Song does not voice aloud.

• Learns Song believes Lu Mingyu is the male protagonist of a novel. 1
• Uses Song's foreknowledge to remain alert to the rockslide arranged near the demolition site. 21
• Hears Song's private fears, criticisms, and feelings toward him throughout their time together. 3 13 105
• Is unable to prevent Song from misunderstanding why he knows so much about Song's unspoken thoughts. 25

Business Leadership

As Lu Group's CEO, Lu Mingyu is an experienced negotiator and strategist.

• Sees through Ye Ming's attempts to inflate EverTrust Company's price during chip-project negotiations. 30
• Ends the partnership after Ye Ming harasses Song Shi'an. 31
• Secretly controls Ruicheng Company, neutralizing Tang Ruan's attempt to threaten Lu Group's chip project. 103
• Orders surveillance on the Ye family after being warned of their potential threat. 82

Combat and Intimidation

Lu Mingyu possesses exceptional physical strength and commands the loyalty of bodyguards and subordinates.

• Defeats one of Song Shi'an's attackers with a single punch and arrives with dozens of bodyguards. 47
• Quickly organizes Song Shi'an's rescue after his kidnapping. 24
• Physically assaults Lu Yunting after he targets Song Shi'an. 163
• Uses intimidation and organized retaliation against threats to himself and Song Shi'an. 89 128 129

Relationships

• Song Shi'an — His special assistant of over five years and later his lover. Lu Mingyu protects Song, calls him “one of mine,” and publicly acknowledges their relationship. 29 32 103 111
• Tang Ruan — Former Executive Office employee whose repeated advances, schemes, and threats make Lu Mingyu distrustful of her. He eventually fires her and rejects her claims that they are destined to be together. 5 22 50
• Lu Tingting — His younger sister. Lu Mingyu is affectionate and strongly protective of her, particularly during her coming-of-age banquet. 6 10
• Old Madam Lu — His grandmother, who raised him and holds substantial influence over his decisions concerning Tang Ruan. 28
• Fu Jingyan — Close friend who often teases Lu Mingyu about Song Shi'an and assists with personal matters. Lu Mingyu nevertheless remains concerned for Fu Jingyan's welfare. 41 59 154 155
• Qin Chuan — His cousin and longtime rival. Qin envies Lu Mingyu and initially antagonizes him, but later works with him against Tang Ruan. 83 84 89
• Lu Wenmei — His aunt, who pressures him to adopt her son, Lu Ling, in an attempt to influence the Lu family and Lu Group. 137
• Lu Yunting — His half-brother, who attempts to turn Song Shi'an against him and becomes a direct adversary. 163 164

Story Role / Major Arcs

Tang Ruan and the Early Accidents

Lu Mingyu immediately rejects Tang Ruan's attempt to approach him at Lu Group. After she twice causes him injuries—first through a car accident and later during the rockslide—he increasingly treats her as a possible threat rather than a romantic interest. 1 3 21 22

Although Old Madam Lu asks him to retain Tang Ruan in the Executive Office because she once saved her life, Lu Mingyu ultimately dismisses Tang Ruan after uncovering her schemes against Song Shi'an. 28 49 50

Protecting Song Shi'an

When Song Shi'an is kidnapped as bait, Lu Mingyu arrives with bodyguards to rescue him. He later admits to engineering Ye Ming's car accident after Ye Ming harasses Song, explaining that Song is “one of mine.” 24 31 32

Lu Mingyu repeatedly intervenes when Song is endangered, including leaving Jiang Churan's welcome-back dinner to rescue him from Tang Ruan's trap. 46 47

Relationship with Song Shi'an

Lu Mingyu's interest in Song becomes increasingly open through teasing, physical closeness, jealousy, and his efforts to protect Song from unwanted attention. 35 37 60 76

After Tang Ruan exposes Song's feelings, Lu Mingyu reveals that he has long been aware of them and eventually enters a romantic relationship with Song. 79 81 89 101

He publicly acknowledges Song as his partner at his birthday banquet and later makes their relationship clear within Lu Group and to outside business partners. 111 141 148 149

Conflicts with Rivals and Family

Lu Mingyu investigates Ye Zhicheng after the demolition-site rockslide and turns his attention toward the Ye family when their actions threaten Lu Group. 21 22 82

He rejects Lu Wenmei's attempt to force responsibility for Lu Ling onto him and refuses Lu Yunting's efforts to use Song Shi'an against him. 137 163

Notable Quotes

“Because you're one of mine.” 32

“Whether you're sick or healthy, poor or rich, I'll stand by your side.” 71

“You are the most important person to me. In my heart, you will always come first.” 91

“It's not that I like men. It's just that the person I like happens to be a man.” 148

Trivia

• Lu Mingyu has received the Good Law-Abiding Citizen award for three consecutive years. 13
• He does not smoke. 84
• He owns a home gym and exercises regularly. 81 165
• He is skeptical of superstition at first, but accepts Song Shi'an's temple-fortune interpretation and donates 66,666 yuan to the abbot. 82
• He uses “wife” for Song Shi'an before their relationship is publicly confirmed. 89