Chapter 48 Even if the person were standing right in front of me, I would still feel…

The atmosphere grew eerie in the silence.

The dim light shone through the window and fell on Han Shicheng's face. His handsome face was distorted and no longer radiant, resembling a funny picture used as an emoji by netizens.

The words of profanity were brewing in Han Shicheng's mind, but the painful feeling of his throat being squeezed just now kept replaying in his mind, so he dared not vent them and could only weakly ask, "What...what exactly do you want?"

"Guess."

Su Yunruo snapped her fingers in front of him, blinked, and put on an innocent look for the camera. "Hey, let me remind you, you'd better stay in the mental hospital right now. After all, you're so different from before, so everyone—I mean, everyone has noticed something's wrong. If you don't pretend to be sick, you'll be taken in for research."

"You...you dare!"

Han Shicheng struggled violently, the belt rubbing against the stainless steel supports at the four corners of the bed, making a loud clanging sound.

But this had no effect; it only left red and swollen marks on his wrists and ankles. He could only speak again: "My dad is Han Yao. He can crush people like you from small families with ease."

"..."

"..."

Why the hell aren't you saying anything?

Su Yunruo raised the corners of her mouth, "My family is indeed just a small, insignificant household."

"Hmph, you just wait until I get the phone—"

"Fortunately, we have some relatives in academia, so it was easy to transfer you from the mental hospital to the research institute."

"Research Institute?"

Han Shicheng had no concept of this stuff; he only remembered his junior high school chemistry teacher talking about those random things like alcohol bottles and distilled water.

What would he be doing in a place like that?

"They would be very interested if they knew you were invincible."

!!

Wait a minute—is the research institute Su Yunruo mentioned the kind that does human research?

Han Shicheng had poor grades since childhood, but he had watched TV dramas, some of which featured perverts who enjoyed torturing living people.

He simply couldn't believe that such an outrageous thing could happen in the world.

He was the male protagonist of the original book, the most powerful being in the story, yet Su Yunruo, a slut who died young in the book, dared to treat him like this.

"you……"

"I hope you understand before you speak that I have never been your equal, and I can make you wish you were dead at any time."

He was safe until she figured out a way to kill him.

Seeing that Han Shicheng had finally collapsed onto the pillow, completely exhausted, Su Yunruo grabbed her bag, closed the door, and left.

...

The plan to prevent the Su family from getting into trouble by losing the system is on track for success.

The first step is to confine Han Shicheng to a mental hospital. That's it.

The second step is to deal with Han Yao.

This step is a bit troublesome to actually implement, since Han Shicheng is so stupid that she doesn't need to lift a finger, but Han Yao is an old fox.

Moreover, the Han Group has recently suffered setbacks, so Han Yao will inevitably be more cautious.

It seems inappropriate to attack from his ex-wife's perspective, as they are not related and have no legitimate reason to do so. If things escalate, everyone will misunderstand.

I'm a bit annoyed.

Su Yunruo opened the car window, and a gust of wind rushed in.

It's been a while since I've styled my hair, and my bangs have grown long. The ends of my hair brush against my eyelashes, causing a slight itch.

Given the current situation, it's unclear how the story will unfold.

When Su Yunruo got home, she received a message from her older brother saying that there was a banquet next week and her father wanted her to go with him.

She's been working in the entertainment industry for the past few years, and her father has always tacitly avoided bringing her to various events. I don't know why he suddenly decided to bring her this time.

Suddenly realizing that her engagement to Han Shicheng was approaching, she wondered if this banquet was a way to arrange a meeting between them.

She was unwilling, but she also wanted to know how Han Shicheng could "go on a blind date" with her when she had locked him in a mental hospital.

Su Yunruo agreed and asked Liang Shi to prepare a formal dress.

Liang Shi responded with a "okay," and then said, "Miss Su, I received a package from Fan Xingchen, but I haven't dared to open it yet. I'll have someone deliver it to you."

Liang Shi had been working with Su Yunruo long before she entered the entertainment industry. In addition to basic styling, she had also been responsible for receiving items sent to VIPs by brands and replying to their letters.

Later, after entering the entertainment industry, the number of packages from partners increased, and Su Yunruo was too lazy to handle them, so she let Liang Shi take care of them all.

Fan Xingchen knew her home address, so why didn't he send it directly to her, but instead sent it to Liang Shi's address?

She opened Fan Xingchen's WeChat and realized she hadn't received any messages from him beforehand.

Su Yunruo replied to Liang Shi: 【Okay.】

Two hours later, the person Liang Shi arranged delivered the package.

The delivery box was very small, about the size of an A4 sheet of paper, like it contained a book.

Su Yunruo asked the housekeeper to open it, and sure enough, she found a thick stack of "books" inside.

It should actually be the script.

She flipped through it casually and roughly deduced that it was a female-centric drama script with a simple plot but full of ups and downs, laughter and tears.

—The Immortal Path

Su Yunruo examined the name closely and suddenly realized that, if she remembered correctly, this was the low-budget movie in the book that made Ruan Rourou carry 5 billion tickets.

Because she followed the timeline while reading the book, she always thought this matter would have to wait until Ruan Rourou's web series aired before studying it. She didn't expect that the script had already entered the preparation stage.

It was handed to Fan Xingchen again.

Fan Xingchen doesn't even have a name in the book.

Su Yunruo sent Fan Xingchen a message: [I received the package, why didn't you just give it to me directly?]

Fan Xingchen usually replies to her messages very quickly: 【It's work, just following procedure.】

Why not contact Jiang Chunrou?

Su Yunruo didn't point it out, since she was very interested in the script anyway.

Are you interested in taking this script?

Fan Xingchen: [I'm a graduate student, and this short film is part of my assignment.]

Su Yunruo was shocked again.

I had never heard of him taking the postgraduate entrance exam before.

However, Fan Xingchen is indeed the most hardworking male actor she knows. Now that he is preparing to make his own movie, he probably has the idea of ​​moving behind the scenes.

It was a bit of a surprise that Fan Xingchen would direct this movie, and the book didn't mention that the movie's prototype was a short film.

Looking back now, the book focuses on the love between Ruan Rourou and Han Shicheng, while other parts of the story are basically glossed over.

This brief mention leaves room for interpretation.

She said, "The script is very good. Have you considered getting it released in theaters?"

Fan Xingchen remained silent for a long time before replying: "[It's difficult to get a theatrical release, and since I'm not acting, it's hard to attract investment.]"

I'll handle the investment and theater distribution aspects.

However, I won't be acting in it. You know I have bad habits when it comes to filming. I recommend someone else to you; you definitely won't be disappointed.

Fan Xingchen: [This role was specifically written based on you, so it shouldn't be difficult for you to play it naturally. Besides, your suggestions are always right, and I will definitely listen to them.]

Su Yunruo flipped back to the first page and found that it really was written by Fan Xingchen himself.

Fan Xingchen's performance once again exceeded her expectations. Putting aside the original plot of "Immortal Path" which was destined to make money, she wanted to fully support him in making the movie.

I have things to take care of and can't spare the time. I recommend Ruan Rourou, the female lead in "The Legend of Yao Yue," she's a perfect fit for the role.

This time, Fan Xingchen remained silent for a long time, even longer than the last time.

Su Yunruo almost thought he had been called away to film a movie, since there was a film about the Imperial Guards being made.

Suddenly, a message came back.

Thank you for your help.

[I've recently been collaborating with the makeup and styling team at VV Video. If you're interested, I can help connect you with them.]

[VV Video's makeup and styling are top-notch in the industry; I'm so grateful you could have made the connection. However, I'll discuss the details with you in person after I finish filming these next few days.] Next: [Thank you for helping me so much.]

【You're welcome. 】

Fan Xingchen is right; things are indeed a bit complicated. Besides the investment, it's also necessary to maintain good relationships with major cinemas.

Building A has a movie theater with a big brand, but they can't just cooperate with her for free because they have a partnership with her father. She'll have to wait for Fan Xingchen to finish his talk and then take him along to meet these people.

But it shouldn't be too difficult. Fan Xingchen is a regular on the big screen, and he also carries the Su family's label. At most, it's just a matter of having a few meals together.

Su Yunruo wanted to do a good job with Fan Xingchen's movie, so she was busy finding connections, and Han Yao was forgotten.

So when "Female General" was officially announced on Weibo a few days later, it directly stole all the popularity from "The Legend of Yao Yue", and she didn't even notice.

It wasn't until Tu Jing personally came to their door that Zhang Wenhao declined the cooperation and took Ning Yu away, leaving the positions of the second male and female leads vacant.

Su Yunruo's study was usually used by Jiang Chunrou to persuade her to work, but today, with an extra person, the room felt even more crowded.

It also brought bad news: "Miss Su, Mr. Yu has arrived."

Ah, so many blind dates couldn't stop him?

Su Yunruo sighed and said, "Let's find him a room to play in."

Just as he finished speaking, the young master, dressed in brightly colored clothes, pushed open the door and came in. "Why are you hiding from me to hold a secret meeting? I am the general manager of Youqian Entertainment, and I have the right to participate."

Jiang Chunrou rubbed her temples. "Ms. Su, how about I take President Yu back to the company first?"

"It doesn't matter whether he's here or not, you have to stay here."

"Why should I!"

Su Yunruo: "Don't you know how useless you are?"

"Me, a piece of trash?!" Yu Youqian pointed to his face, repeating incredulously, "Me, a piece of trash?"

"..."

“I’m a returnee now! I’ve already sent you the graduation photo I took with the principal.” Yu Youqian thought for a moment, then took out his phone. “No, I’ll show it to you again.”

"Alright, sit down."

Su Yunruo sighed and asked the housekeeper to prepare more tea and snacks for the guests.

After closing the door, Tu Jing continued the conversation.

"I made some inquiries, and it seems that Zhang Wenhao's collaboration with the production team of 'Female General' was based on the idea that he felt it was better to play a supporting role to Pei Xue than to Ruan Rourou."

Yu Youqian, that idiot, slammed his hand on the table. "What kind of lame excuses are these? It's definitely because the money isn't in place. How much more is needed? I have it."

Su Yunruo propped her cheek up with her hand, her eyes lighting up when she saw Tu Jing. She thought to herself that Yu Youqian's intelligence couldn't be improved through learning.

She glared at Yu Youqian, then reached for her phone to send a message: "Say one more word and I'm leaving."

Yu Youqian immediately shut up, obediently sitting down and not daring to say another word.

Having worked for many years, Jiang Chunrou knew what had happened in just a few seconds with just a glance, so she spoke up to salvage the situation, "President Yu, this isn't about money. As far as I know, they already had a makeup and styling team and a second female lead. The fact that they suddenly called Zhang Wenhao away clearly means they're after 'The Legend of Yao Yue'."

He paused for a moment, then continued, "In the eyes of the other party, 'The Female General' and 'The Legend of Yao Yue' are already competitors."

"They're a S-level production competing with our B-level?" Yu Youqian couldn't help but ask.

"A drama is a drama. For ordinary viewers, there is only whether it is good or bad. There is no distinction between good and bad production." Jiang Chunrou said, "Both dramas are female-centric dramas, started filming at around the same time, and will most likely be broadcast at the same time. 'Female General' has the backing of big capital and Pei Xue. Its post-production promotion and broadcast resources can surpass 'The Legend of Yao Yue'."

Tu Jing was a smart man. He quickly changed his mind about increasing the investment: "The funds we have now should be enough to support a B-level web series. Besides, their 'Female General' is positioned as an S-level production, aiming for awards. For our small web series, it's worth it as long as there are viewers. If it really doesn't work out, we can try to release it at a different time."

Staggering the times is also a good solution.

The three of them approved of the arrangement and silently looked at the one who had actually made the decision.

Su Yunruo raised an eyebrow, as if to say, "You've finally asked for my opinion?"

She asked Jiang Chunrou, "Who are the investors in 'Women General'?"

“VV Video has two major investors: LY and a few scattered small companies.”

"Aren't there any entertainment companies?"

"Not at the moment."

"..."

Su Yunruo was silent for a moment, "Crossing the time is not feasible. Zhang Wenhao is going to the 'Female General' crew even after breaking ties with me, and he didn't even tell me beforehand. There's a hidden danger behind this."

"Firstly, VV Video is involved with its team and actors, and it's also a competitor of Orange Video. If 'The Legend of Yao Yue' does well, and they have low viewership, they will definitely bring up 'The Female General' to compete with it. If 'The Legend of Yao Yue' doesn't do well... we'll suffer a great loss. It's best not to have such expectations."

"Secondly: Pei Xue is facing a negative crisis. Some of Pei Xue's fans have even turned to Ruan Rou Rou's side. Pei Xue should be alert. She needs to show the audience that she is stronger than Ruan Rou Rou."

"So, all things considered, this drama will most likely be released alongside Ruan Rourou's drama, using high viewership and production value to suppress Ruan Rourou and Orange Video. If 'The Legend of Yao Yue' loses in this fierce battle, it will be a huge loss for both Orange Video and Ruan Rourou."

"..."

"..."

"..."

Hearing Su Yunruo's analysis, Tu Jing felt a chill run down his spine. How could a B-grade drama with all newcomers possibly beat Pei Xue's S-production? It was wishful thinking.

But Su Yunruo's next words made him realize that things could only get worse.

"Previously, it was rumored that Zhou Kantian would play the male lead in this drama, but considering the relationship between Grandpa Miao and Zhou Kantian, it's unlikely he will be the male lead. Keep that in mind..."

Before she could finish speaking, she thought of something and looked down to open the Pinduoduo group chat.

Su Yunruo: [Anyone want to go to Pei Xue's new drama?]

[Raises hand: I auditioned for the second female lead role a while ago, and I think I'll get the part.]

It seems the news that VV Video went to Pei Xue's side hasn't been released yet.

Su Yunruo: [I've heard that the second female lead has been cast by a newcomer from VV Video. My project, "The Legend of Yao Yue," is short of a second female lead.]

[Shocking! "The Legend of Yao Yue" is actually yours? I saw in the official announcement that all the main characters are newcomers, and you weren't in it.]

[I'm investing, I'll consider it. The second female lead in "The Legend of Yao Yue" has a good character design, and it's an ensemble drama. In Pei Xue's dramas, usually only the female lead and male characters stand out; the second female lead is usually just cannon fodder.]

【Hey Ruoruo, I'll ask my agent and get back to you tonight.】

Just as Su Yunruo was about to tell the others that the second female lead's matter had been resolved, Hu Yang suddenly sent a crying cat emoji in the group chat.

[I really wanted to refuse, but my agent accepted it /crying]

Su Yunruo pouted; it was pretty much as she had expected.

Since Pei Xue has been adding so many layers of investment to "Female General," it's impossible that she wouldn't find a powerful male lead.

Fortunately, she knew half of the male actors in the serious TV dramas.

Su Yunruo: [Congratulations! "Female General" is an S-level big-budget production; it might even become one of our representative works.]

Hu Yang: [I had no choice in the matter, and when I first heard that you were an investor in "The Legend of Yao Yue," I had a bad feeling.]

Hu Yang: [Could you postpone the release of "The Legend of Yao Yue" for my sake?]

Su Yunruo thought for a moment: "If I have a crush on you, then we'll postpone it."

Ke Jinyang: [Come on, if she doesn't have a crush on you, "The Legend of Yao Yue" won't be delayed.]

[A Wise Person]

[A Wise Person]

[Ke Jinyang is rarely sober; let's listen to him.]

Su Yunruo sent a smiling emoji to the group chat.

In fact, she had already decided to postpone the release of "The Female General".

Although the novel clearly states that "The Legend of Yao Yue" will be a huge hit, her rationality tells her that it will not succeed if she doesn't address the problems at hand.

Su Yunruo was unwilling to gamble her hard-earned money on whether the drama would match the plot of the book.

—Han Shicheng's life is worth testing, but her money is not.

But she wanted everyone to think that she wanted "The Legend of Yao Yue" to compete with "The Female General".

After all, without a powerful enemy, how could our personnel possibly exert all their efforts?

Knock knock knock.

The aunt brought in the freshly made tea and snacks, steaming hot, and placed them on the table.

Su Yunruo invited Tu Jing to try it, and reminded him to use tea to neutralize the sweetness of the pastry.

Once she was focused on eating and her gloomy expression had faded, she continued, "I just received news that the male lead in 'The Female General' should be Hu Yang."

"Cough cough cough cough"

The sound of two pastries getting stuck in one's throat echoed in the study.

"Wh-what?"

"Depend on!"

Both men displayed despair upon hearing the news.

Pei Xue + Hu Yang, it's a winning combination! They've had a huge fan base since the official announcement, and both of them are powerful historical romance dramas.

To compete with this lineup, even the dumbest person would know that only Su Yunruo, who is acting in a period drama for the first time, and Fan Xingchen, who has returned to the mortal world, can do it.

How could Su Yunruo still look so relaxed!

She smiled slightly, "Don't be so scared."

"..."

"..." How could I not be afraid?

"First, adjust your mindset; the two dramas are bound to clash."

"Currently, we are lacking in makeup, investment, actors, and publicity, but don't be discouraged, we will solve them one by one."

Jiang Chunrou skillfully opened the laptop lid, ready to take notes.

"I will arrange for Liang Shi to do the makeup and styling. She has a good eye for aesthetics. If there are any shortcomings in the other technical skills, I will have her hire someone else."

Jiang Chunrou typed rapidly.

"Regarding the investment, I have the funds, so you can contribute in your own name. I have some excellent financial staff, and I'll arrange for them to join the production team. We need to ensure the production quality of this drama while also avoiding waste. Mr. Tu, could you please remind the director about this as well?"

Tu Jing nodded repeatedly as he typed the words.

He had long been annoyed by the chaotic money-grabbing practices within the film crew.

Orange Video's self-produced dramas are mostly funded by the company. When the investment is wasted, the quality of the dramas suffers, Orange Video loses viewers, and this is detrimental to the company's development.

"actor--"

Before she could finish speaking, Su Yunruo's phone vibrated; she had suddenly received a message.

I've spoken with my agent, and I have all my available time now. I can play the male lead in "The Legend of Yao Yue." /smile

[Take down this traitor, Hu Yang.]

Ke Jinyang not only sent her many private messages, but also harassed her with emojis.

Su Yunruo was speechless. [Dream on, you're the villain.]

"Put the actors and publicity together." She tapped the table and asked Tu Jing, "Let's Travel Together is almost over, hasn't there been a new variety show to take its place yet?"

When Tu Jing was suddenly asked a question, he was stunned for a moment like a primary school student before he said "Huh?" in confusion.

"We'll set up the training camp tomorrow. I'll find the instructors. Right now, aside from the female lead and second female lead, the other roles are still pending, including the male lead. We'll post recruitment information, and anyone interested can apply. The course will include horseback riding, archery, etiquette, acting, and dialogue. It will be closed training, with the entire process recorded, and then compiled into a variety show to take over from 'Let's Travel Together.' We don't need too many, four or five episodes will do. The content should showcase the contrast and results of the actors before and after training, as well as the meticulous work of the other staff on all the props and sets for the show. We'll feature it prominently on the app's homepage."

She wants to use this training variety show to generate buzz first. "Female General" wouldn't dare to follow suit, since the actors there are already well-known and wouldn't be able to spare such a long schedule.

"But this variety show can..."

"Pei Xue's image doesn't fit the image of a female general. She can't even ride a horse, and others probably can't either. 'The Legend of Yao Yue' may not be as good as 'The Female General' in many aspects, but a well-made B-grade web series is more likely to be recognized by the audience than a poorly made S-grade production. I hope everyone from top to bottom will put their heart into it."

Su Yunruo continued, "Moreover, I know Hu Yang's agent. With such a big production, he would never let Hu Yang play a supporting role. It's the same with Zhang Wenhao. He's currently promoting Ning Yu. He gave me the script for 'Female General,' and the second female lead character wasn't well written. Zhang Wenhao definitely has the intention to revise the script."

"So our advantage, besides being dedicated, is that we have mature and truly female-centric scripts. Please note that if there are any issues with script changes during filming, please report to me first. As long as the suggestion is reasonable, we will make the changes."

Jiang Chunrou sighed as she typed this.

Su Yunruo's occupational hazard kicked in again.

I still remember when Su Yunruo first joined the crew, she argued with the director because of serious flaws in the costumes, props, sets, and plot.

After being rendered speechless by the rebuke, the director pointed at Su Yunruo's nose and angrily cursed that he never wanted to see her again on his film set.

Although Su Yunruo argued with him, she didn't fight back. Instead, she turned around and went to a secluded spot to make a phone call.

Jiang Chunrou was terrified and almost knelt down to beg the director not to replace her.

Fan Xingchen is truly magnanimous; even when Su Yunruo openly said that he "acted like a sissy," he still spoke up for her.

However, just a few minutes later, Su Yunruo returned from her phone call and demonstrated her innate financial power to everyone, instantly becoming the biggest investor and replacing the director.

She then began to demonstrate the side effects of her financial power—a controlling nature.

Yes, don't let Su Yunruo's seemingly irreverent words fool you; she has a very distinct style when it comes to doing things and has absolute control over everything, from direction to details.

From the script to the props, he even personally handled things like teaching Fan Xingchen "how to be a good domineering CEO" and "how to be a classy and tasteful young nobleman."

Tu Jing clearly didn't understand Su Yunruo's way of doing things, and he opened his mouth wide but couldn't speak for a long time.

Su Yunruo continued to chatter on and on, "Also, I don't want to see props being taken away by some director while we're using them. A group of people are rushing to film, the crew management is chaotic, and overtime is completely useless. You're the producer, so if you can't decide something in one day, just hand it over to me. You have to report to me even if you rent an extra hour of location or equipment during the filming period."

"Focus on making 'The Legend of Yao Yue' a success. This drama will definitely be a powerful tool to help Orange Video reach new heights."

Tu Jing emerged from Su Yunruo's villa in a daze, so bewildered that he even stepped on the grass.

Yu Youqian kindly pulled the man back and comforted him, "You'll get used to it, brother. Su Yunruo has always made up stories about me like this since I was a kid. Oh, I'm even worse off than you. My status is even lower than a dog's."

Tu Jing: "..."

"Although Su Yunruo is a bit annoying, she has never made a mistake, and it's good to listen to her."

To lighten the mood, Yu Youqian even let out two dry laughs.

But that smile was so insincere that it made the situation even more awkward.

*

The next day, the official costume photos of Pei Xue and Hu Yang were released for the TV series "Female General".

A handsome man and a beautiful woman, two top celebrities, almost crashed Weibo.

More surprising than finally getting rid of that scumbag Zhou Kantian.

As everyone knows, Hu Yang and Su Yunruo are good friends, while Su Yunruo and Pei Xue are rivals.

Hu Yang is collaborating with Pei Xue? Oh my god, did Hu Yang and Su Yunruo have a falling out?

However, at this moment, Su Yunruo's studio reposted the official announcement of "Female General" and offered their congratulations.

This helped generate a surge in popularity for the TV series "Female Warriors," and soon #PeiXueSuYunruo# became a trending topic.

[Oh my god, am I blind? Su Yunruo actually retweeted Pei Xue's promotion?!]

[She probably only shared the promotion because of Hu Yang's influence. I checked Su Yunruo's previous Weibo posts, and she also shared promotions by Ke Jinyang and Fan Xingchen.]

Since Pei Xue lost a wave of fans, the discussion about Su Yunruo under the Pei Xue topic has become much more peaceful.

Just as the atmosphere was harmonious, a marketing account posted: "[This isn't a good relationship at all! Newcomer Ruan Rourou is rising in popularity, and Su Yunruo and Pei Xue are scared and eager to band together to suppress her.]"

Some fans questioned: "Why drag Ruan Rourou into this when it's clearly just promotion? Is this some kind of publicity stunt by a newcomer with no work to try and gain attention? Is this some kind of suppression in a dream?"

Marketing account: [How many more years can two thirty-year-olds film idol dramas? More melodramatic romances for middle-aged and elderly people? They just can't seem to transition into new roles, and Ruan Rourou, as a newcomer with such great potential, is bound to feel threatened.]

[Outrageous! Does Ruan Rourou have paranoia? Su Yunruo and Pei Xue are the only two actresses who can carry a drama on their own right now. Would they be afraid of a nobody like her?]

After this argument, Pei Xue and Su Yunruo were now linked together as senior figures who suppressed newcomers, while Ruan Rourou became a victim of paranoia.

What's frightening is that the group of fans who switched from Pei Xue to Ruan Rourou's side are speechless.

Is she at odds with Su Yunruo? When Su Yunruo was a fan of Pei Xue, she had a bad relationship with Pei Xue, and when she was a fan of Ruan Rourou, she even had a grudge against Ruan Rourou.

So they went all out again, flooding the internet with Ruan Rourou's official photos.

When Xiao Ou saw these things, she didn't know whether to be happy or sad.

I'm happy that Ruan Rourou has received another wave of publicity and her fan count is soaring, but I'm sad because these same people who are promoting Ruan Rourou are starting to criticize Su Yunruo.

Even Ruan Rourou, who was adjusting her mindset to enter the training camp, asked her, "Xiao Ou, would big stars like Su Yunruo and Pei Xue really target me on purpose?"

Xiao Ou thought to herself, "You're really lucky to have asked the right person."

Judging from the current trend on Weibo, it seems that Su Yunruo and Pei Xue are indeed ganging up to suppress newcomers and prevent them from getting ahead. If you ask someone who doesn't know the inside story, they might just say "yes," and then Ruan Rourou will hate Su Yunruo from now on.

But Xiao Ou knew the inside story; she knew that Su Yunruo was the one who promoted Ruan Rourou.

"You're new to the entertainment industry and don't know much about it. Marketing accounts deliberately incite conflict to increase their traffic. So don't listen to a single word of what's said online. For example, Su Yunruo, she doesn't even do period dramas, why would she target you? Besides, you're a newcomer with no background and no works. Even an actress like Ning Yu, who has acted in a few small web dramas, could potentially oust you. Su Yunruo's status means replacing you is just a matter of a word, but now you've not only secured the lead role but also entered the training camp, which means she hasn't done anything to you at all."

Once the logic was clear, Ruan Rourou nodded, relieved. "Luckily, I had you, otherwise I would have really been led astray by what I read online."

"You must learn to think independently in the entertainment industry, and never go down the wrong path."

"Uh-huh."

Ruan Rourou's personality is just like her name—extremely gentle, with the innocent naiveté of a college student.

As someone who had been through it all, Xiao Ou inexplicably felt pity for her.

She couldn't help but wonder if Miss Su had the same thoughts when she looked at her back then.

slap slap slap

Xiao Ou patted her own face.

Stop overthinking. The most important thing now is to take good care of Ruan Rourou; she's the last chance Miss Su is giving her.

Xiao Ou didn't want to experience that again, disappointing everyone and causing her cousin to lose her job.

*

As autumn arrives in S City, rainfall increases.

But this is good, as it adds moisture to the dry autumn.

Su Yunruo inquired about the banquet beforehand from her older brother; it was hosted by Han Yao for his son, whom he had just brought home.

—His son from his previous marriage.

So she picked out a white D brand suit from the clothes Liang Shi sent her, with a belt around her waist.

Elegant and poised, mature and capable.

Her mother was pleased with her outfit, while her father, who was usually quiet, remained silent.

The family went to the Han family mansion.

To be honest, this was Su Yunruo's first time going there. Her family wasn't familiar with the Han family, and they had never cooperated before.

The question has come full circle: why did her father suddenly decide to attend the Han family's banquet?

In the silent car, Su Yunruo suddenly spoke up, "What's the background of this new young master Han?"

Her brother: "Oh, this is..."

"We're almost there," Su Yunruo's father interrupted. "Xiao Su, if you're interested, you can chat with him later."

"oh--"

What's going on? Why are you being so mysterious?

Let's chat a bit, it's just a blind date!

Knowing her own father as she does, she figured he would only act so mysteriously if she wanted to.

For example, one Christmas she went missing. After partying with her friends, she returned home and was startled by her father, who was dressed as Santa Claus.

Su Yunruo couldn't figure out his thought process for pretending to be Santa Claus. Did he think she believed in Santa Claus, or did he think she really treated Christmas as a serious holiday?

ah……

Which man could she possibly be satisfied with?

She's only satisfied with herself.

Su Yunruo stopped talking and obediently looked out the window, waiting for the scenery to change and reach the Han family.

They encountered many cars along the way. Although they didn't recognize the cars, others knew theirs and deliberately gave way, which reduced travel time.

After getting out of the car, Han Yao stood at the gate to personally greet her and exchanged a few pleasantries with Su Yunruo's father.

Su Yunruo originally wanted to obediently follow along as an ordinary passerby, but Han Yao suddenly said, "I heard that your Ruoruo has submitted her application for 'The Legend of Yaoyue'."

Su Yunruo raised an eyebrow. Zhang Wenhao had joined the cast of "The Female General," and "The Female General" was backed by LY Investment. It was possible that Han Yao knew that he had invested in "The Legend of Yao Yue."

But why does Han Yao seem to pay a lot of attention to me?

Just because he might know doesn't mean he needs to know. The Han Group has so many businesses, yet he doesn't seem to know about the competitors that his subsidiaries invest in.

Su's father: "It's just something the kids are playing with."

"Hey, how can you talk about a child like that? Your Ruoruo is very diligent. She must have done her homework before submitting her work for 'The Legend of Yaoyue'."

Su's father smiled faintly, "Ruoruo, your Uncle Han is very interested in 'The Legend of Yaoyue,' come and introduce it to him."

Oh, you just dump the people you don't want to talk to on me, that's going too far.

However, Su Yunruo was called out by name, so she obediently stood next to her father. "Uncle Han, 'The Legend of Yao Yue' is just a small production with a few million in budget. I'll be grateful if it can be broadcast smoothly. You seem to be quite interested in it. Do you think it has potential? Would you like to collaborate with me?"

Han Yao didn't expect that after Su Yunruo finished being polite, she would ask him if he wanted to invest together.

Asking her this in front of her father made Han Yao feel like he was being roasted over a fire.

He forced a smile and said, "I'd like to help you with this too, but all the budget has been allocated to 'Female Warrior' lately."

"Oh, is that the drama starring Pei Xue that's all the rage online?"

"What do you think of that drama? If you like it, I can change the female lead to you. You've worked with Hu Yang before, so you should have great chemistry."

Pei Xue and Hu Yang are certainly top-tier, but Su Yunruo has the Su family behind her and is also an investor in "The Legend of Yao Yue". If she were to star in "The Female General", the show would face far fewer obstacles.

The abacus was clicking away loudly.

Having figured out the intricacies of the invitation, Su Yunruo politely declined, saying, "I can't stand the cold winters and hot summers of period dramas."

Han Yao was not giving up. "It's only right for young people to suffer a little. 'Female General' is a good opportunity. Maybe I can win the Best Actress award."

"You can tell from my inconsistent work schedule that I'm not lucky enough to win the prize."

After being repeatedly rejected, General Manager Han, who was always fawned over, looked rather displeased. "The Legend of Yao Yue and The Female General are based on the same theme, but the production quality is far inferior. If The Legend of Yao Yue is overshadowed by The Female General, you can't blame Uncle Han."

Su Yunruo smiled.

She thought that "The Female General" was suppressing "The Legend of Yao Yue" because of VV Video, because Pei Xue wanted to beat Ruan Rourou. Now that she thought about it, Han Yao might have also been involved.

Could Han Yao be blaming her for what happened to his precious son?

It's possible. After all, she participated in the variety show where Han Shicheng got into trouble. Han Yao, that kind of insidious scoundrel, likes to ignore his own problems and blame others.

But why does "Female General" surpass "The Legend of Yao Yue"? Is it because of the many actors in the production who have been given more screen time?

"Uncle Han, although I am an actress, I also enjoy watching dramas. If 'Female General' is well-made, I will sit in front of the TV every day to watch the next episode."

Han Yao laughed heartily, "You're definitely going to watch this show. I'll have my son keep an eye on it every day, there won't be any problems."

Oh, giving such a seemingly foolproof project to his ex-wife's son seems like an attempt to atone for his sins and help him take over the company's performance in a reasonable way.

However, it's possible that all our efforts will be in vain.

Su Yunruo smiled faintly and returned to her seat next to her father, thinking about how to explain the situation regarding "The Female General" and "The Legend of Yaoyue" to him.

As the group entered, many people came to greet them, interrupting their plans.

Su Yunruo was used to this kind of occasion.

Born into the Su family, from the moment I opened my eyes, I saw people flattering me.

Those present today are all prominent figures; they've watched Su Yunruo grow up since she was a child, so they're not surprised by her "female celebrity" status.

I was surprised that she hadn't attended a banquet with her father in a long time, but she actually came all the way here this time.

Some of Tao Minmin's group members came up to greet her warmly, and said that they often watch her dramas and really like the male lead in her dramas.

Su Yunruo smiled and agreed to them one by one, pretending not to know that they were lusting after her body.

As they walked, Han Yao seemed to ask the butler, "Where is he?"

The butler bowed slightly. "I was just spilled wine on myself by another lady, so I went upstairs to change."

Han Yao's expression was grim. "Find out which family it belongs to, and have someone lead them aside to prevent further trouble."

"good."

It should refer to the son of that ex-wife.

Given Han Yao's appearance, combined with Han Shicheng's, his ex-wife's son must be quite handsome as well.

With her good looks and status as the successor to Han Shicheng, she is indeed a highly sought-after person.

It seems that not only her father thinks the Han family is a good match, but other families also think so.

This made Su Yunruo worried. It would be very difficult to bring down Han Yao, who runs such a large company.

Tonight, she will truly embark on the destiny laid out in the book.

Having already known the plot and laid countless foreshadowings, it's hard not to resist.

As they walked, her brother turned to her and whispered, "Dad probably wants to introduce him to you."

Su Yunruo raised an eyebrow. "I can tell, and you're doing it all so mysteriously."

"It's quite absurd to say. I only found out a few days ago when I went to discuss business with my dad. He's the one..."

The two were whispering to each other when Su Yunruo heard footsteps behind her.

Slow and steady.

"dad--"

A very soft sound.

Out of curiosity, she tilted her head slightly.

I saw a very tall man in an expensive, plain suit, looking old-fashioned and dull.

But as expected, he looks quite good.

Similar to Han Yao, he had a gentle and gentlemanly appearance, and beautiful eyes.

Su Yunruo frowned slightly.

She suddenly remembered the scene when she first met Lin Xingsen, raised her hand to cover her eyes, and at that moment she felt: he looked a lot like someone.

Su Yunruo raised her hand as if possessed, deliberately covering the upper half of the face in her field of vision.

Han Yao: "This is my son, Lin Yuanzhou, who takes his mother's surname."

Lin Yuanzhou.

Lin Yuanzhou...

Memories are strange things; they are vague and never clear.

I only ever remember what I looked like in my school uniform; I've never imagined wearing other clothes, so even if the person in front of me stood there, I would feel like a stranger.

It's like we've never met before.