Chapter 60 You're protecting Lin Yuanzhou

Liang Shi put the dress up for three times the price, and soon some owners of other styling studios came to her shop, some even offering four times the price to buy it.

All of this was within Su Yunruo's expectations.

Pei Xue's photos wearing this dress went viral, even becoming a popular profile picture for some netizens. Given her high profile and current popularity, even though the dress is expensive, buying it is like saving on all advertising costs, making it a great advertisement for a new store.

However, Pei Xue offered the highest price. Pei Xue's agent communicated with Liang Shi and ultimately bought it for ten times the price.

Part of this extra money is to prevent Pei Xue's name from being exploited, and the other part is to apologize to Su Yunruo.

If Su Yunruo wasn't a petty person, as long as the other party posed no threat and the money was right, she would have been lenient and let Liang Shi pay Pei Xue for the expensive clothes that had been splashed with water, and then pretend the matter had never happened.

With this, Pei Xue stopped causing trouble in secret, and she finally enjoyed a peaceful and undisturbed life. She no longer woke up suddenly at night, only to hear Jiang Chunrou yelling on the phone, "Miss Su, you're trending again!"

Time flies, and as the end of the month approaches, the second episode of the training camp for "The Legend of Yao Yue" aired, and the effect was even better than the first episode. While the audience was immersed in the joyful atmosphere of voting for the newcomers in the training camp, the official Weibo account of "The Female General" posted that due to a sudden adjustment in the filming schedule of the crew, which seriously conflicted with Hu Yang's schedule, the two parties agreed to terminate the contract peacefully, and Zhou Kantian will be responsible for playing the male lead next.

This reason is quite a way of giving Hu Yang face.

When Su Yunruo attended a high-level meeting of "The Legend of Yaoyue", Tu Jing told her that "The Female General" had changed its person in charge.

She wasn't surprised, just a little curious, and continued to ask questions as she pleased. Tu Jing passionately shared all the gossip he had heard with her.

"I also heard that after Western Digital Technology merged into the Han Group, the leadership and key technical personnel were all replaced."

"That Lin Yuanzhou is just holding a nominal position now; he can't do anything."

"It is highly unlikely that he will inherit the Han Group."

Lin Yuanzhou ended up losing both his wife and his army.

Tu Jing sighed, "After all, he's his own son. He seized the company and then sidelined it... Miss Su, we work so hard to earn money, isn't it all for our wives to be happy and for our descendants to enjoy a good life? That guy from the Han Group is just too ruthless and heartless."

Su Yunruo replied, "People who only have themselves on their household registration are more assertive in their actions."

His wife could be used at will, his eldest son had been neglected for more than ten years, and his second son had been thrown into a mental hospital without any concern. Su Yunru guessed that Han Yao was a man who never thought about the well-being of his descendants and only cared about himself, so it was not surprising that he would do anything.

Ms. Zhang's appearance has indeed changed many things.

If Lin Yuanzhou hadn't come out, things would have gone more smoothly; he wouldn't have given himself away prematurely, and even his company would have been taken away.

But when he thought about it, Lin Yuanzhou was reaping what he sowed.

If he really wanted to get revenge on Han Yao, he shouldn't have kept Lin Xingsen, this potential threat, by his side.

Given the current situation, they deserve it.

Su Yunruo had a fleeting thought of having an equal dialogue with Lin Yuanzhou after talking with her mother that day, but now that thought was completely gone.

A soft-hearted person will never amount to anything.

After finishing the training camp for "The Legend of Yao Yue", she went straight back to the Su family's old house. As instructed by her mother, she personally and formally rejected her engagement to Lin Yuanzhou with her father.

Su's father stood by the window, lost in thought for a long time, but remained calm. "If you don't like it, then forget it. I'll tell him later."

He paused for a moment, then added, "Minmin will be getting engaged soon."

Su Yunruo was surprised, "She didn't tell us."

"It was a sudden decision."

The implication was that Tao Minmin wasn't allowed to express her opinion. Su Yunruo asked curiously, "Is there a problem with the Tao family's business?"

"There are no short-term problems, the only issue is finding a suitable successor."

This is indeed not a short-term problem. Tao Minmin is an only child and is not suited for business. Uncle Tao can only work for another ten years or so at most, while Tao Minmin has many, many years to live.

Most parents are worried about their children's future.

Except for Han Yao.

Just the port city...

Su Yunruo wasn't very familiar with that circle, only knowing that it was often involved in the gossip and scandals of the entertainment industry, and that some wealthy women were not easy to associate with.

Will she be able to adapt to life there?

"It was Lin Yuanzhou who reminded your Uncle Tao when he returned to the Han Group. He originally planned to find a son-in-law to live with him, but Minmin couldn't control him. He was afraid that the Tao family would end up like the predecessor of the Han Group. So he simply married Minmin off to them. At least she can be a rich wife who can live a life of leisure. In the future, the Tao family's business will be merged into our family, and the shares will be left to Minmin alone. Even if we get divorced, Minmin can live comfortably."

"..." Su Yunruo thought for a moment, "Did you arrange it?"

"It was your Uncle Tao who asked me to help set up the cable."

“That family originally wanted you. The boy was a fan of yours, and his father was also eager to have a grandson. When he came to me, he asked for a generous dowry.”

Su's father's throat was dry from talking too much, and he was about to pour himself a cup of tea to moisten his throat when Su Yunruo fawned over him and poured it first, handing it to him with both hands.

Su's father laughed and said, "Look how scared you are. That boy is quite good and has a good personality, but unfortunately he is an only child who has been spoiled since he was a child and is rather naive. He can't stand your strange temper, so he turned him down as soon as his family asked me."

"Then you probably can't stand Tao Minmin either, right?"

“Why can’t two people with simple minds be a good match? You think Minmin is stupid, but why don’t you think that your mind, full of bad ideas, is even more disliked?” Su’s father said, his smile deepening. “When his family came, they praised you to the skies, saying you were simple, cute, and innocent. If I hadn’t lived a few decades longer, I would have laughed out loud on the spot.”

"..." Su Yunruo's mouth was agape, her gaze both reproachful and helpless.

Su's father blew on a sip of hot tea and said meaningfully, "You should trust my judgment sometimes."

"According to my plan, my marriage partner should be a genius who excels in a certain field. After all, science is the primary productive force, and science leads the development of the times."

Su's father's mouth also tightened, equally helpless, "You've submitted so many research projects, some of which have achieved good results in the field, how come I haven't seen you find one among them?"

"She's not good-looking enough for me."

Su's father once again suppressed his laughter, relying on his decades of experience, and then blew out a breath to release his overwhelming laughter. "More than ten years ago, when you sent Lin Yuanzhou abroad to do scientific research, was it because he was really suitable, or were you planning to groom him as your ideal marriage partner?"

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Su Yunruo admired her parents the most since she was a child. They were more capable than her, saw things more clearly, and could always point out a clear path for her.

Thirty-year-old Su Yunruo has achieved some success in her side hustle as a celebrity and is considered a top performer in online investment. She believes she has reached the level of her parents.

But after being "given pointers" over the past two days, she suddenly realized that she wasn't as insightful as she had imagined.

"Ruoruo, you're great in every way, except you like to use logic to deduce things, which makes you ignore your true feelings." Su's father put down his teacup. "Why don't you reconsider your engagement to Lin Yuanzhou?"

Su Yunruo said decisively, "No need to consider it, I still refuse."

Su's father was surprised, "Still refusing?"

"I may have unconsciously considered being with him more than ten years ago, but I really don't think that way now."

Furthermore, she dislikes people around her constantly nagging: "This suits you," "This will help you," "It's your good fortune that this person likes you"...

Su Yunruo has a rebellious streak; she will listen to opinions, but she only wants to make the final decision herself.

"You're not going to change your mind again?"

Su Yunruo added tea to the empty teacup, "If he can make me change my mind, then he's got some skill."

Su's father shook his head helplessly, a slight smile appearing on his lips.

...

Tao Minmin's engagement party is in two weeks.

The hotel was booked at Su Yunruo's family's hotel. Given the relationship between Su's mother and Tao Minmin's mother, the entire hotel was cleared out that day and booked exclusively for Tao Minmin's family, giving them a very prestigious reception.

Su Yunruo is considered a semi-public figure, and fearing she might overshadow Tao Minmin, she dressed simply that day and didn't stand too close to Tao Minmin, quietly helping to handle the situation in a less crowded area.

She glanced at the man from afar, then stood next to Tao Minmin, smiling happily.

Su Yunruo doesn't have her father's excellent ability to judge people. She's usually inaccurate in her judgments because she hasn't met them before. However, she firmly believes that simple people get along well with each other. The more she looks at them, the more they seem like two happy little dogs.

Perhaps they will be happy.

She found a place to sit down and became so engrossed in thinking about these things that she didn't notice Cheng Bapi, who had finished his work at the company, coming to her side.

"What are you looking at?"

She turned around, bewildered. "Have you finished with the company matters?"

"I have to go back for a meeting tonight."

"So busy? You haven't said a word since the Miao Xiaoyun incident."

"Now the old guard in the company is more obedient. The sales of Dorothy were good last month. We found some cartoonists to draw Dorothy's IP, and the response was good. We can continue to develop new flavors."

Su Yunruo smiled.

"Lin Yuanzhou has been actively seeking investment recently."

"Hmm?" Lin Yuanzhou has been appearing in her life too often lately. "What new business is he planning?"

“He didn’t say it, but he’s been hitting walls everywhere.” Cheng Xiran paused. “Now everyone knows that Han Yao is sidelining him, and he’s lost Western Digital Technology, so nobody’s willing to take the risk.”

"Didn't you say you disliked gossip the most? How come you know so much about him?"

“I happened to see him being turned away at the last social event, and he looked a lot like me back then, so I paid special attention to him,” Cheng Xiran continued to explain. “That’s when I found out that you had gone on a blind date with him before, and there were also rumors online about you and Lin Xingsen.”

"You're really out of touch. I've been bothered by you for a long time before you found out."

"I think Lin Yuanzhou looks better than Han Shicheng."

Su Yunruo laughed: "Even without your opinion, Lin Yuanzhou is better than that weirdo Han Shicheng."

"I'm referring to the former Han Shicheng."

Cheng Xiran said earnestly, "The previous Han Shicheng didn't seem easy to get along with. He seemed like someone who was enjoying a life of luxury at home, not someone who was in business. Lin Yuanzhou, on the other hand, seems kind and steady. It's much more comfortable to talk to him."

Cheng Xiran spoke very politely.

According to the book's characterization of Han Shicheng, he was a chosen one who could reach the pinnacle of life without lifting a finger, born to enjoy a life of luxury, and even if he gave others the cold shoulder, they would still treat him with utmost respect.

Lin Yuanzhou, a cannon fodder character who wasn't even mentioned in the book, must have a life of hard work, which is why he seems honest, kind, and easy to bully. After all, a legitimate businessman has to know how to be subservient.

Su Yunruo asked, "When did you become interested in people you have no business dealings with?"

"After all, he almost became your fiancé, so I'm just giving you a superficial assessment."

Oh, don't let Cheng Xiran's serious demeanor fool you, she's actually secretly watching the drama unfold.

The two hadn't seen each other for a long time and were about to talk about other things when a commotion suddenly broke out in the crowd.

Su Yunruo and Cheng Xiran glanced over and saw a tall, well-dressed man enter through the door. It was Fan Xingchen.

Are Tao Minmin and Fan Xingchen familiar with each other?

Su Yunruo: "If we were close, I wouldn't have been regretting in the group chat every day that I didn't go to the film set back then."

"That was someone the groom invited."

"It's quite normal that Fan Xingchen has a good relationship with Hong Kong capital, given her current status in the entertainment industry."

As she spoke, Su Yunruo reached out and waved in that direction.

Fan Xingchen, with his sharp eyes, spotted this place in the vast crowd in just a few seconds and turned to walk over.

"This is my friend, Cheng Xiran," Su Yunruo introduced to Fan Xingchen.

Cheng Xiran extended his hand proactively: "Hello, Teacher Fan Xingchen, I am the person in charge of Yinguan Group. I look forward to cooperating with you."

Fan Xingchen had probably never seen anyone so eager to discuss cooperation before. He paused for a moment, then politely reached out and lightly touched Cheng Xiran's fingertips in response, "I also look forward to the opportunity to cooperate with Yinguan Group."

After a brief greeting, Fan Xingchen turned to Su Yunruo and asked, "I haven't heard from you lately, are you very busy?"

"I'm busy with the 'Yaoyue Legend' project."

"That's a pity. I plan to go out to scout locations after filming wraps up next week, so you probably won't be able to come with me."

In recent years, there has been an overemphasis on special effects filming, with most TV dramas shot in green screen studios, resulting in mass-produced effects that lead to audience fatigue. Movies, on the other hand, prioritize quality, requiring location shooting combined with excellent special effects to achieve the desired effect.

Theoretically speaking, it would be reasonable for them not to go together. After all, Fan Xingchen is already a big target, and if Su Yunruo is added, the target will be even bigger, and it might even lead to all sorts of messy rumors.

Su Yunruo was just worried about Fan Xingchen going to scout locations alone; what if he couldn't find the most suitable one?

After thinking it over, Su Yunruo made a decision: "I'll go with you. You can check the location first, and once we have a plan, we'll set off. We'll try to keep the trip within a week."

Cheng Xiran turned her head and glanced at Su Yunruo indifferently, tilting her head slightly as if she wanted to say something but then stopped herself.

Su Yunruo understood, and just then she saw some guests coming in this direction. She pointed in that direction with her chin and indicated to Fan Xingchen: "It seems someone wants to see you. You go ahead and do your work. We'll contact each other on WeChat later."

"good."

After Fan Xingchen walked away, Cheng Xiran reached out and nudged Su Yunruo's arm. "Any new investments?"

"What?" Su Yunruo moved to the side. "Did you have something to say just now?"

"Yes, there is, but I don't think it's really necessary now." Cheng Xiran continued, getting back to the topic of money: "Isn't it a bit too much to make money without me?"

"I'm afraid you won't dare to earn it."

“I have complete confidence in your work. With your meticulous and gossipy personality, even the cleaning lady on set would love to do the cleaning herself. I believe that with your personal supervision, the film will definitely be a huge success.”

"You seem to be mocking me."

Cheng Xiran said sincerely, "How am I teasing you? I like employees like you the most. When it comes to work, nothing can stop you from doing it, not even if the sky falls or the earth cracks."

Su Yunruo reached out and patted her arm, "Stop being sarcastic."

"How could I? I just think your bad habit is so prominent that everyone knows how to assign you tasks." Cheng Xiran snorted. "They just tell you directly, 'There's an important work milestone that needs to be addressed, and since you don't have time, I'll handle it myself,' and you'll stupidly jump into the trap, eagerly raising your hand and saying, 'I want to go, I want to go, no one is allowed to take it from me.' Well, now everyone else is playing the good guy, but you've taken on all the work yourself. In the company, that's the kind of workhorse you'd be enslaved by the boss."

“This is different from working in a company. I’m the boss here and I make money for myself. Besides, Fan Xingchen is coming with me, so he’s not just a hands-off manager.”

Cheng Xiran thought about it and nodded seriously, "That's right, this is different from shirking work."

Putting the topic aside for the moment, Su Yunruo returned to the investment matter, saying, "I'll have Jiang Chunrou contact you tonight."

Impatient: "Not tonight, right now."

Helpless, Su Yunruo took out her phone and sent the project approval documents for "Immortal Path" to Cheng Xiran.

Cheng Xiran glanced at it quickly and exclaimed in surprise, "Director Fan Xingchen?"

"Keep your voice down, this project is still a secret."

"If he directs but doesn't act, the box office will definitely be bad. Even if he thinks directing is too tiring, he should at least make a cameo appearance to boost the box office."

"I don't really want to scam my fans out of money. I just want the audience to see my true abilities without their biases." Su Yunruo thought for a moment. "But I've already made a lot of concessions. To help me reduce the pressure of attracting investment and building relationships, he personally invited Hu Yang to play the male lead."

"Could it be that Hu Yang recently withdrew from the film 'Woman General' because of this movie?"

“It wasn’t that I quit the role, but Hu Yang was affected by me,” Su Yunruo explained. “My blind date with Lin Yuanzhou made Han Yao think that Lin Yuanzhou was going to team up with me to deal with him, and since I have a good relationship with Hu Yang, he replaced Hu Yang with Zhou Kantian.”

"Hu Yang is at a disadvantage. He's been dragged into this by you. Not only did he lose the lead role in a major production, but he's also forced to star in a newcomer's movie. One wrong move and his reputation is ruined."

"Fan Xingchen and Hu Yang's collaboration on this film can be considered a mutually beneficial partnership. Hu Yang has never been able to enter the film industry, but if this film does well, he can also develop his career."

"if?"

"The movie is sure to do well, so hurry up and send me the money."

Having secured the investment, and fearing that Cheng Xiran might change her mind, Su Yunruo glanced at her watch, then at the door, and changed the subject, "We've finally finished welcoming the guests. Tao Minmin went to the back to change her clothes; let's go take a look."

The dressing room was filled with dresses. Tao Minmin is the type who always wants them all. When Su Yunruo and Cheng Xiran entered, this girl was still struggling in front of the clothes rack, wondering which one would look best.

Tao Minmin looked at the two of them as if they were her saviors, saying, "It's perfect that you're here, help me pick out something."

Cheng Xiran casually pointed to one of them, "This one."

Tao Minmin frowned.

Su Yunruo pointed to another item, "This one?"

Tao Minmin hesitated.

Cheng Xiran then casually pointed to another item: "And this one?"

Tao Minmin remained silent.

Su Yunruo then pointed to the others, "This one?"

Tao Minmin started to feel embarrassed.

The two of them, like machines, took turns pointing out the clothes on the hanger in order, until they finally reached the last one.

Su Yunruo gave the stylist a look, and the stylist understood, taking the dress down and displaying it to Tao Minmin, saying, "Miss Tao looks best in this."

Tao Minmin was satisfied, "This one is perfect."

Su Yunruo and Cheng Xiran exchanged a glance and tacitly took out their phones.

[WeChat transfer: 10000.00]

Su Yunruo received the payment, [acknowledging the transfer].

The two had loved playing this game of selecting soldiers and generals to see who could satisfy Tao Minmin in the end since they were young. The person who was the bet was completely unaware of this, and went in to change with his clothes in his arms. Through the beige curtain, the jewelry made a rustling sound as it rubbed against the fabric.

"Oh right, my fiancé also knows Lin Yuanzhou. I sent him an invitation, but he said he had something to do and couldn't come."

Su Yunruo leaned back on the sofa with one hand. "It seems there are a lot of rumors about him and me lately. I'm practically sick of hearing his name."

"Of course! Because you and Lin Xingsen seemed to have a good relationship on the show, and then we heard that you went on a blind date with Lin Xingsen's father. Many people thought you were going to marry a divorced man and were waiting to see what would happen."

Su Yunruo looked at Cheng Xiran and smiled indifferently, "So when everyone was gossiping, they were actually secretly hoping to see me make a fool of myself."

"Of course! Because he's a terrible person! I only found out recently from the uproar on Weibo that Lin Yuanzhou already has such a big child! The woman he abandoned is so pitiful. In the video, she looks like an old lady, and those rolls of fat around her waist are disgusting."

Su Yunruo's expression suddenly turned cold.

She doesn't care what ulterior motives others might have; she can handle that bit of malice and jealousy.

Tao Minmin's words were just unpleasant to hear.

"You'll look exactly like that woman after you give birth, so don't worry too much, it'll be about a year from now."

Tao Minmin hurriedly poked her head out from behind the curtain, "You're not allowed to curse me!"

"I'm telling the truth. Which woman can keep her skin firm and her figure intact after giving birth?"

"I want to maintain a good figure like your mother from now on!"

“But my mom still has back pain all the time, it’s a chronic condition from giving birth to me and me. The woman in that video just has some health problems after giving birth, why is she being called disgusting?”

"That Lin Yuanzhou is disgusting! It was Lin Yuanzhou who abandoned her."

"What evidence is there that Lin Yuanzhou was the one who abandoned her?"

"She said she was Lin Xingsen's mother, and Lin Yuanzhou was Lin Xingsen's father. Of course, he was the one who abandoned that woman. Everyone says you're unlucky to have such a divorced man."

"Is it because you want to see me make a fool of myself that you maliciously speculate about Lin Yuanzhou, so that you can feel better?" Su Yunruo smiled slightly, but her eyes were terrifyingly deep. "Some people have ulterior motives and hope that others will have a bad time. They mock this person and that person to make themselves seem superior. You should talk less with them, lest you offend people along with them, and behind their backs, you will also become the object of their ridicule."

Tao Minmin pouted, silently shrank back behind the curtain, and obediently replied, "I understand."

“Lin Yuanzhou has nothing to do with that woman.” Su Yunruo took a deep breath. “Do you know that the woman’s husband in the video abandoned them immediately after their biological son was diagnosed with leukemia, and even refused to go to the hospital for a tissue matching test?”

"..."

No one dared to make a sound inside the curtain; the atmosphere was eerily quiet.

"Today you're talking about this powerless and pitiful woman. What if she marries into a powerful man in Hong Kong and he's not someone to mess with? What if that man is your mother-in-law, sister-in-law, or sister-in-law? S City isn't far from Hong Kong, but no one can directly help you. That's your family matter."

Cheng Xiran reached out to stop Su Yunruo, "Alright, you're exaggerating a bit."

Su Yunruo frowned: "I'm just telling the truth."

Inside the curtain, Tao Minmin pouted, her lips, heavily smeared with lipstick, saying, "You've never been this fierce to me before. It must be because I mentioned Lin Yuanzhou."

"What does it have to do with him? You were the one who said that woman was disgusting first."

"You're using this as an excuse to make a fuss."

Su Yunruo retorted, "I was clearly just stating the facts."

Cheng Xiran sighed, "Tao Minmin's words are not right, but she just can't keep her mouth shut. This isn't the first time she's made this mistake. You certainly haven't scolded her this harshly before."

"Look! Even Cheng the Skinflint spoke up for me."

"That's because you got engaged today, you're not a child anymore."

Tao Minmin was so aggrieved that she almost cried. "On such a wonderful day, you actually scolded me so harshly! You were never like this before."

"..."

Su Yunruo belatedly realized that she had lost control of her emotions, stood up, and went forward to hug Tao Minmin.

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said that to you."

Tao Minmin burst into tears.

Su Yunru patted her and continued to apologize.

It took a while for Cheng Xiran to calm Tao Minmin down, change her clothes, and send her out of the dressing room to become the "future bride" that everyone was looking forward to.

Originally, Su Yunruo was also going with them, but she let Cheng Xiran go first and stayed in the dressing room to compose herself.

She faced her own heart as her father had told her.

I felt a tightness in my chest, and the distress almost shattered my reason.

Is Lin Yuanzhou's current predicament of hitting walls everywhere due to being abandoned by Han Yao, or is it because everyone wants to see her make a fool of herself but doesn't dare to do it to her, so they direct their malice at her instead?

Would he really have been ridiculed so much if he hadn't had any scandals with himself?

When he was being ridiculed, were those words referring to him as "Su Yunruo's second husband" instead of his name?

She hates it.