Lu Jiatang

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Lu Jiatang (陆佳堂)
Alias(es)	President Lu; Mr. Lu
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Chairman of Lu Corporation; member of the Lu family associated with Chengzhou Technology 72 105
Occupation/Role	Corporate chairman and investor
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 72 (first mentioned); Chapter 80 (introduced to Si You) 72 80

Background / History

Lu Jiatang was Zhao Linxiu's college friend and Jiang Tingxu's longtime friend. As the Lu family's only son, he was known for a steady temperament, strong principles, and a reputation for upright conduct. 72

At a banquet among prominent families, Fang Jin fell in love with Lu Jiatang at first sight. Lu regarded Fang Jin's intense pursuit as dangerous and incompatible with his own moral boundaries. Their conflict escalated until Lu nearly brought down the Fang family to force Fang Jin to retreat, after which Lu left the country. 72 80

During their separation, Lu's view of Fang Jin began to fracture. He learned that an incident once interpreted as Fang Jin's jealousy—having a waiter removed after Lu praised him—had actually been an attempt to protect Lu from the waiter drugging his drink. 81 After two years abroad, Lu returned to China still determined to keep Fang Jin at a distance, but found himself unable to remain indifferent. 80 82

Appearance

Lu Jiatang is not conventionally striking in individual features, but his composed bearing and restrained refinement make him memorable. Si You compares his temperament to warm jade: gentle, cultivated, and capable of absorbing emotion into a calm presence. 80

• Downturned eyes and a faint, habitual smile. 80
• Usually immaculate and formally dressed; being soaked, injured, or disheveled is notably out of character for him. 88
• Maintains a fit, sharply defined physique beneath his reserved presentation. 112
• Often wears Buddhist prayer beads, originally a gift from his grandfather. 92 147
• His former gentleness later gains a colder, more imposing edge as he takes control of Lu Corporation and pursues Fang Jin. 105

Personality

Lu is measured, disciplined, and empathetic, but his tolerance is conditional. He can understand mistakes and unexpected losses, yet he rejects people decisively once they cross his personal boundaries. This rigidity initially made Fang Jin an “unsolvable problem” in Lu's eyes—someone he chose to avoid rather than understand. 80 115

After Fang Jin leaves Lindu, Lu becomes painfully aware that his past restraint was not emotional detachment. He realizes that Fang Jin's devotion had made him complacent and “spoiled,” and his former rejections become a lasting source of guilt. 91 121

When protecting Fang Jin, Lu's calmness can turn ruthless. He acquires Yue Lin, confronts Shen Laizhang over Fang Jin's stabbing, and refuses to yield to the Shi family after Shi Gu provokes Fang Jin. 100 165 In private, however, he is attentive to an almost excessive degree—remembering Fang Jin's food preferences, arranging medical care, and treating small domestic details as precious. 102 115 137

Abilities & Skills

Corporate Leadership and Strategy

Lu is an influential executive with extensive capital, connections, and control over Lu Corporation.

• Planned to short Yue Lin's shares, acquire it at its lowest point, and remove Shen Laizhang from control. 92
• Completed the Yue Lin acquisition after its business failures and falling share price made Lu's offer the most favorable. 100
• Invests selectively in projects connected to Fang Jin's interests, including a crime-investigation drama and Si You's production. 105 106
• Developed a hot-spring hotel and later retained Yue Lin in a position where Fang Jin could reclaim it whenever he wished. 159 153

Combat and Decisive Intervention

Though best known as a businessman, Lu can act forcefully when Fang Jin is threatened.

• Fought multiple burglars who broke into Fang Jin's home despite taking several blows himself. 101
• Personally attacked Zhou Song after Zhou insulted Fang Jin, leaving him hospitalized. 121
• Publicly and privately confronts people who attempt to harm or disparage Fang Jin, including Shen Laizhang and Shi Gu. 100 165

Equipment / Personal Items

• Buddhist prayer beads — A treasured gift from his grandfather. Lu later gives the strand to Fang Jin, believing it may ward off misfortune. 92 147
• “Peace” prayer beads — A rosewood box containing beads engraved with “Peace,” sent to Fang Jin during Lu's pursuit. 102
• Red string — A gift Fang Jin prayed for at Qingcheng Temple; Lu wears it proudly. 137

Relationships

• Fang Jin — Romantic partner. Their relationship begins with Fang Jin's obsessive pursuit and Lu's rejection, then reverses when Lu becomes the one pursuing reconciliation. Lu eventually confesses, “I like you. Let's try,” and they begin dating. 72 91 113
• Jiang Tingxu — Longtime friend and business ally. Jiang advises Lu not to let waiting become regret, while Lu later works with him on investments and seeks his perspective on relationships. 72 83 112
• Zhao Linxiu — College friend and part of Lu's close social circle. Zhao assists Lu during the Yue Lin acquisition and frequently mocks his lovestruck behavior. 72 92 137
• Si You — Fang Jin's close friend and Lu's initial antagonist. Si You distrusts Lu for Fang Jin's sake, but eventually accepts his efforts and warns him only not to hurt Fang Jin again. 105 114
• Shen Laizhang — Fang Jin's former adoptive younger brother. Lu becomes openly hostile after Shen stabs Fang Jin and uses the Yue Lin acquisition to force him to confront the consequences. 89 100
• Lu Jiatang's parents — Supportive parents who eventually welcome Fang Jin. His father knew Fang Jin's father, Fang Nanchu, and recognizes Fang Jin's inherited moral restraint. 142

Story Role / Major Arcs

Return to Lindu

Lu returns to China after two years abroad and meets Si You at a business gathering. Fang Jin's arrival immediately disrupts his composed demeanor, revealing that Lu has not truly escaped the relationship he once fled. 80 82

Reconsidering Fang Jin

As Fang Jin stops pursuing him, Lu becomes increasingly unsettled. He sees Fang Jin's genuine illness and exhaustion, remembers the damage caused by his words, and begins recognizing that Fang Jin's past actions were not solely possessive or malicious. 81 82 86

Yue Lin Acquisition and Fang Jin's Disappearance

After Shen Laizhang stabs Fang Jin, Lu searches desperately for him and admits fault to Si You. He then takes control of Yue Lin, refusing to let Shen retain the company Fang Jin built through years of effort. 90 91 100

Silent Pursuit in Uranium River

Lu follows Fang Jin to Uranium River but initially respects his request for distance. He covertly arranges Fang Jin's doctor, medicine, heating supplies, and security, repeatedly driving between Lindu and Uranium River while sleeping only a few hours each night. 99 102

After Fang Jin moves into a more secure villa, Lu purchases the neighboring property so he can remain nearby without forcing contact. 102 106

Reconciliation

Lu gradually earns Fang Jin's trust through practical care rather than demands. He invests in a crime drama because Fang Jin once mentioned enjoying the genre, stays through storms, and promises that Fang Jin will never face danger alone again. 106 107

When Fang Jin confronts him over their past, Lu refuses easy forgiveness and asks Fang Jin not to let him off lightly. 112 He later confesses his feelings, and the two formally begin a relationship. 113

Domestic Life and Open Devotion

Lu introduces Fang Jin to his parents, who accept him warmly. He integrates Fang Jin into his home and daily life, openly identifies Fang Jin as his boyfriend, and remains fiercely protective when Shi Gu attempts to interfere with their relationship. 121 142 147 165

By the end of the documented story, Lu has shifted from an emotionally restrained avoider into a devoted, openly affectionate partner who preserves Yue Lin for Fang Jin and supports his return to business whenever he chooses. 153 185

Notable Quotes

“I like you. Let's try.” 113

“What does that amount to? Be as willful as you like.” 115

“I will never let you face these things alone again.” 107

Trivia

• Lu's formerly silent and steady demeanor changes so drastically after falling in love that Jiang Tingxu describes him as a chatterbox whenever the topic is Fang Jin. 137
• He once stopped wearing his grandfather's prayer beads because meeting Fang Jin made him too restless to be calmed by them. 92
• Fang Jin's earliest memory of Lu is seeing him beside a pool in a suit, turning his prayer beads under the reflected waterlight. 82