This celebrity is absolutely wicked.

Chapter 222 Riot Control Drill: I'll Play the Criminal
As Lu's mother rushed out with a knife, Lu Ran neither dodged nor avoided her.

Why not avoid it?

Because I am not afraid!
Sure enough, when Lu's mother ran up to Lu Ran, the anger on her face had disappeared, leaving only a happy smile.

"Why didn't you tell Mom you were coming back? If I had known, I wouldn't have opened the door today."

Lu Ran looked puzzled: "Didn't I say? Didn't you guys watch 'Voice of the Heart' last night? After I finished singing, didn't the big screen say 'See you tomorrow'?"

Lu's mother was stunned.

If you put it that way, it does make some sense.

Yes, I did say that.

Mr. Lu chuckled and said, "Don't stand outside, come in first. You're blocking the doorway and affecting your business."

Although Lu's father was still sitting in the chair, not moving an inch, the happiness on his face and the way he kept swinging his legs with his feet crossed betrayed his true feelings.

For many older parents, when they haven't seen their children for months, they miss them terribly, but once they see them, they feel at ease.

Basically, this is the time when parents and children get along the best.

Problems arise when people spend more time together.

Lu Ran put his suitcase at the door, went inside the store, and found a chair to sit down.

There wasn't much business at the moment, so Lu's parents started chatting with Lu Ran.

Lu's parents are quite curious about the entertainment industry, but Lu's mother is too shy to ask, while Lu's father talks a lot more.

Lu's parents just didn't want to affect Lu Ran's work, but they hadn't missed a single song Lu Ran sang; they had all of them saved on their phones.

If it weren't for the fact that shops on this street don't allow loud music to disturb the neighbors, Lu's father would have already put a big speaker on repeat to play Lu Ran's songs.

"That female singer named Lin Xingchu is so nice to you, does she like you? I think she's a bit too old, you two aren't a good match."

"Your mom really likes Su Qingtang, the girl you sang with. You should invite her over for dinner sometime; she helped you so much."

"Your agent didn't come with you? Is he gay?"

Lu's father was bursting with curiosity, asking questions non-stop.

Lu Ran also answered his father's questions one by one.

After asking about gossip in the entertainment industry, Mr. Lu changed the subject and asked about work.

"Is your boss male or female?"

"female."

Mr. Lu's eyes immediately became wary.

How old are you?

Lu Ran thought back for a moment.

"He's about three or four years older than me."

The wariness in Lu's father's eyes disappeared again.

"Is she pretty?"

"She's beautiful, but her mental state isn't quite right."

Mr. Lu frowned: "What kind of explanation is this?"

Lu Ran said seriously, "It's a bit abstract."

Lu's father: "Why are you smoking elephant cigarettes now?"

"Dad, you should rest first."

Mr. Lu said seriously, "I have to remind you of this. The entertainment industry is not a clean place. I know about all the unspoken rules and such. You also inherited your mother's good looks, so you have to be careful. We can make money, but we have to make money with dignity. If your boss tries to take advantage of you, you must refuse."

Lu Ran nodded repeatedly: "Dad, don't worry, I will definitely refuse to accept any unspoken rules."

Only then was Mr. Lu relieved.

"Wait a minute, I'll call the police."

Lu Ran was full of questions.

Why did you call the police?

Lu's father ignored him and took out his phone to make a call.

The call was connected shortly afterward.

"Officer Zhao, this is Lu Feng. Didn't you say you needed to see Lu Ran? Lu Ran is back. You can tell me what you need to say now."

"It's right in our shop, just come straight here."

After exchanging a few words, Mr. Lu hung up the phone.

"After you became famous, Officer Zhao Xing came to our house and wanted to ask you to help promote some of their police work. Now that you're a big star, they thought of you. Our Qin Dong has produced a big star like you."

Qin Dong is not a developed place and has never produced any big stars.

After Lu Ran becomes famous, his hometown will definitely want him to help with some tasks within his capabilities.

This is also normal.

In their past lives on Earth, there were countless examples of celebrities giving back to their hometowns.

It may seem like they are doing work for their hometown for free, even spending their own money and time, but the benefits they gain cannot be measured in money.

"Sure, let's see how they need help."

Lu Ran was more than happy to do this kind of thing.

Spread positive energy!
After a while, a car stopped in front of the braised meat shop.

A male police officer got out of the driver's seat, another male police officer got out of the passenger seat, and three female police officers got out of the back seat.

After getting off the bus, the group headed straight for the braised meat shop.

The three policewomen looked excited and curiously peered into the braised meat shop.

Lu's parents immediately went out to greet him, with Lu Ran following closely behind.

The male police officer in the lead was Zhao Xing, who had a handsome face and an upright demeanor.

At the police station, Zhao Xing had a nickname: Qin Donglu Ran.

Zhao Xing was quite proud of this.

This shows that his good looks are recognized by his colleagues.

Lu Ran is nothing special; perhaps he could even go up against Lu Ran.

However, after meeting the real Lu Ran today, Zhao Xing realized how wrong he had been.

How can someone be so handsome?
Look at that skin, those facial features, that energy, that upright demeanor.

That's why they become celebrities.

He looked like a greenhorn standing in front of Lu Ran.

Even men thought Lu Ran was outrageously handsome, let alone the female police officers who came with him.

Their eyes gleamed with golden light, and their rationality kept them from taking any rash actions.

Zhao Xing coughed twice to signal the policewomen to behave, then stepped forward and shook hands with Lu's father.

"Hello Uncle Lu, hello Auntie."

Mr. Lu chuckled and said, "Little Zhao, you're about the same age as Lu Ran. If you need any help, just tell Lu Ran."

Lu Ran also politely stepped forward and extended his hand.

"Hello, Officer Zhao."

After shaking hands, the two went into the braised meat shop.

It's not that we can't talk business outside, it's just that it's too conspicuous for five policemen and Lu Ran to be chatting outside the door.

Zhao Xing got straight to the point.

"Lu Ran, our Qin Dong Public Security Bureau would like to ask you to help us with some legal education and publicity, just record some videos."

Zhao Xing then described the specific content of the video.

The videos were mainly posted on Douyin (TikTok) for promotional purposes, and they were posted using the Qin Dong Public Security Bureau's account.

Lu Ran agreed without the slightest hesitation.

Lu Ran's easygoing nature put Zhao Xing at ease.

"When are you free?" Zhao Xing asked. "I'm on vacation at home these days, so I'm free whenever I want."

Zhao Xing thought for a moment: "We're going to Qin Dong Elementary School tomorrow morning for an anti-riot drill, so how about we record a video at 2 PM this afternoon?"

Lu Ran's eyes lit up when he heard about the riot control drill.

He immediately asked, "Can I participate in this riot control drill?"

Zhao Xing asked with some doubt, "You want to participate in this?"

Lu Ran pointed to himself: "I can play the villain. Anyway, you guys are going to film a video of the riot control drill, so this can be released as a promotional video."

Zhao Xing thought for a moment.

The main purpose of anti-riot drills like these in schools is to simulate real violent incidents so that teachers and students can recognize the importance of campus safety and learn the correct response measures after encountering violent incidents.

They're going there tomorrow morning to film a video and then post it online for promotion.

Is it really feasible to cast Lu Ran as the villain?

He's a celebrity, not a professional thug.

To be honest, Zhao Xing was tempted.

This kind of promotion is definitely more effective than Lu Ran's dry promotional video.

"Can you play a villain?"

Lu Ran: "I am a professional actor."

Zhao Xing then remembered that Lu Ran was not only a singer, but also a skilled actor and fighter.

It would be more educational if someone like that played a villain.

"You wait."

Zhao Xing went out to make a phone call.

He came back in after a while.

"You can play the villain, but please come to our station at 3 pm today so we can explain the precautions for the drill."

"it is good!"

Lu Ran readily agreed.

After their conversation, Zhao Xing and Lu Ran exchanged WeChat contacts and phone numbers, and the police officers left together.

After the five policemen got into the car, the three policewomen immediately started chatting.

"Lu Ran is so handsome! If he made a video, a ton of people would watch it!"

"Once the video is released, who will still watch legal education videos? Everyone will be watching Lu Ran's videos."

"Zhao Xing, from today onwards, stop calling me Qin Dong and Lu Ran. I'm afraid Lu Ran will misunderstand."

Zhao Xing was speechless.

He stepped on the gas and drove off.

He still needs to go back and prepare for tomorrow's riot control drill.

At the entrance of a braised meat shop.

Mr. Lu carefully wiped the transparent window of the container with a rag.

He had been listening to Lu Ran and Zhao Xing's conversation.

Mr. Lu instructed, "Remember, when you play a criminal, you must be ruthless. You must capture the essence of a criminal and make the teachers and students in the school feel genuine fear. Otherwise, this anti-riot drill will be ineffective."

Lu Ran nodded: "I remember."

He also planned to immerse himself in the emotions after returning from the police station and refine the persona of the criminal.

Since this is a public legal education campaign for Qin Dong Public Security Bureau, we must perform well.

Just as Lu's father said, it must be effective!
Otherwise, this riot control drill would just be a formality and wouldn't have any effect at all.

Just then, Lu's mother, who was busy in the shop, asked, "Old Lu, are you hungry now?"

Lu's father looked at Lu Ran: "Ran, now that you're in the workforce, let me teach you some things you can't learn from textbooks, like what subtext is. When your mother asked me this, she meant that I'm not hungry now, but she is. If I don't eat, she won't eat either, so you have to say it."

"I'm a little hungry," Lu's father called out. "What do you want to eat?"

Lu's mother: "I don't know either."

Lu's father looked at Lu Ran again.

"What I don't know means she doesn't want to make a decision and wants me to offer some suggestions."

Lu Ran listened attentively and found it very useful.

Dad: "Would you like rice? Noodles or spicy hot pot are fine too."

Lu's mother: "Do you want to eat rice noodles?"

Lu Ran understood this time.

As soon as Lu's father turned around, Lu Ran said, "My mom means she wants to eat rice noodles."

Lu's father nodded and gave Lu Ran a thumbs up.

"She wants to eat rice noodles, so we'd better order those too to avoid any unnecessary trouble."

Lu's father exclaimed, "Sure, now that you mention it, I'm really craving rice noodles too. I haven't had them in ages."

Aunt Lu: "Then go buy it now, we'll just have something to eat for lunch, and cook dinner when we get back this afternoon."

Lu's father then looked at Lu Ran.

"Going to buy it now means you have to hurry up. She's starving, and you have to find a way to get the rice noodles into her mouth as soon as possible. The next thing I mean is to prepare the ingredients for cooking this afternoon."

After explaining to Lu Ran, Lu's father exclaimed, "Alright, I'll buy it now."

After saying that, Lu's father gave Lu Ran a look.

"Study hard."

Lu Ran nodded: "I've learned it!"

……

Lu's father put down the rag and went to buy food.

Lu Ran waited in the store with his mother.

He was like that when he was a child; he would sit in the shop with his parents during lunchtime.

Because it was close to lunchtime, the restaurant's business picked up.

Lu Ran stood behind the display case, temporarily taking on the role of a sales clerk.

Then, in just twenty minutes, nine groups of guests arrived, including both men and women, with women making up the majority.

Without exception, when these customers came to buy things, they all stared curiously at Lu Ran's face.

Another female customer couldn't help but ask, "Has anyone ever told you that you look a lot like a celebrity, like Lu Ran?"

Lu Ran responded politely: "Some people have said that my friends call me Qin Dong's younger Lu Ran."

None of these customers realized that this was Lu Ran Ben Ran.

Many people don't actually know that Lu Ran is from Qin Dongren.

In a small city like Qin Dong, you wouldn't even recognize someone who looks like a celebrity.

After waiting for a while, Lu's father returned with food and a rose in his hand.

"Honey, I just went to the vegetable market and saw someone selling flowers, so I bought one for you."

Lu's mother immediately beamed with joy.

The family of three sat happily eating at a small table in the shop.

When a customer comes in to buy something, Aunt Lu goes over to weigh it for the customer.

Lu Ran voiced the question that had been bothering him.

"Dad, you really bought Mom a flower?"

Lu's father whispered, "What? The vendor at the market had a bunch of flowers, and I asked him for one."

At this moment, Lu Ran realized the gap between himself and his father.

　Now you know who Lu Ran inherited his eloquence from, right?
　　
　
(End of this chapter)