Chapter 1

Ye Zhen was born with red lips and white teeth, and a graceful figure. In the entertainment industry where handsome men and beautiful women are everywhere, she could not be called a great beauty, but her temperament was outstanding.

Gentle and classic, peaceful and understated.

Perhaps that's why he caught the eye of a financial tycoon at first glance.

Ye Zhen's main job is in theater, which doesn't pay much. She occasionally makes guest appearances on variety shows, and Gu Jinlan specifically asked her to stay.

He was somewhat of an outsider to the entertainment industry, but when he met Gu Jinlan, he behaved appropriately and answered questions fluently.

The only unusual thing was the way he looked at the big shot; it was the kind of surprise you get when you find a wishing bottle at sea.

The powerful Gu Jinlan was in his early thirties, possessing the elegance of an English gentleman. His face was deep and handsome, making him the most charming man at that age.

Moreover, he was incredibly wealthy, and beautiful women lined up to throw themselves at him.

But he had someone in his heart. His beloved broke up with him four years ago and married his rival, which has been a thorn in his side ever since.

Therefore, he maintains a legendary level of integrity within the industry.

Gu Jinlan looked at Ye Zhen in the VIP dressing room backstage, and her rock-hard heart felt a long-lost, passionate beat.

The other person and the white moonlight look seven or eight parts alike, and their temperament is even more similar, which is hard for ordinary people to match.

Like a jade hairpin flower growing on a cliff in a secluded valley, its beauty conceals a hint of resilience.

When he first proposed to be his sugar daddy, Ye Zhen refused.

Gu Jinlan felt both disappointed and happy.

He secretly bought some theater tickets and sat in a corner to watch Ye Zhen's performance.

Ye Zhen was born for the stage; she shines like a diamond.

He immediately decided to invest in the theater.

A month later, just as Gu Jinlan was hesitating about whether to formally ask him out, the other party actually took the initiative to come to her door and said that he hoped Gu Jinlan would take care of him.

Ye Zhen's eyes shimmered like peach blossoms in flowing water: "Mr. Gu, I hope the price can be a little higher."

Gu Jinlan's initial amazement was inexplicably diluted.

He was ultimately just an ordinary person, quite different from the man I remembered.

Gu Jinlan agreed, but immediately regretted it, as she had already lost interest.

But he is a man of his word.

Now that you've started supporting someone, you need to make sure you don't make any mistakes in any aspect.

Apartments, cars, acting opportunities—it seemed as if he was showered with love and affection.

I heard that Ye Zhen has been subjected to a lot of sarcastic and mocking remarks from people in the industry because of his favoritism. Even the acting awards that he should have won were smeared by some press releases as if he obtained them by taking shortcuts.

Gu Jinlan was busy with many things. His secretary mentioned a few things, but he didn't react at all. The secretary understood and didn't say anything more.

Ye Zhen was unhappy. Occasionally, when he visited, he would see the other person's eyes were red, but he would not ask any questions.

He has obsessive-compulsive disorder related to cleanliness.

The other person's joys and sorrows were naturally not within his consideration.

The unexpected turn of events was an illness. Gu Jinlan has a sensitive stomach, and this time she drank so much at a dinner party that she suffered a stomach hemorrhage.

He had a large family, his parents had passed away, and his younger siblings all depended on him. Others couldn't wait for him to die.

After thinking it over, I ended up coming to Ye Zhen's place.

Ye Zhen is good-looking, has a gentle temperament, and is an excellent caregiver.

He turned down a very popular variety show and took care of Gu Jinlan every day.

Even with all that, he couldn't stay idle. He collaborated with his senior to publish a paper on performance techniques, which was even included in a journal.

As the two spent time together every day, they discovered that their interests overlapped significantly.

From taste to smell, from clothing style to music, from books to movies, and even playing games, Ye Zhen's assistance is better than others. More importantly, Gu Jinlan likes a niche novel that Ye Zhen wrote in the past.

In this ordinary and uneventful evening, as Ye Zhen sat reading under the warm yellow floor lamp, it seemed as if even a corner of the night had been lifted.

Ye Zhen was gentle yet resolute. Once, when he was in an accident, Gu Jinlan happened to be on the phone. He didn't mention it at all, but people around him were exclaiming in surprise.

After hanging up the phone, Gu Jinlan felt uneasy for some reason and insisted on canceling a special meeting.

When Ye Zhen arrived at the scene, she was so angry that she almost died. She was accidentally injured by the lead actor who threw things during filming. She was injured on the forehead and covered in blood.

Gu Jinlan immediately lost his temper, saying that the filming of this drama would be suspended for a month, and Ye Zhen must be the lead actress from now on. Otherwise, the director and producer would be fired from the industry. He would take responsibility for all the losses and would also invest an additional 100 million yuan.

Everyone was on edge, except for Ye Zhen, whose eyes shone as she stared at him.

Gu Jinlan carried the person to the car, frowning as she said, "Laughing? You're still laughing! You'll be finished if you get disfigured!"

Ye Zhen's eyes, which had been brimming with musical energy, suddenly froze, leaving only a serene, deep black.

After the stitches were done, Ye Zhen couldn't sleep well, so he stayed with her for several nights. Finally, when Ye Zhen had a nightmare and cried, holding him tightly, Gu Jinlan went all the way and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say he was completely infatuated.

If it weren't for her ex-boyfriend's divorce, Gu Jinlan might have actually considered discussing the future with Ye Zhen.

But when his beloved called him, crying so hard the world seemed to be collapsing, Gu Jinlan hesitated.

Unexpectedly, Ye Zhen went to the hospital that day and hoped that Gu Jinlan would come to pick him up.

But Gu Jinlan was busy comforting Bai Yueguang when Ye Zhen called several times without answering. Finally, when he went to the balcony and couldn't answer, he said in a very bad tone: "Do you even understand your place? If you can't stand it, you can leave anytime."

Bai Yueguang talked a lot about his hardships and difficulties, but Gu Jinlan realized that he was distracted by thinking about his Ye Zhen.

I spoke too harshly just now. Will the other person be upset?

He called his assistant and found out that Ye Zhen had been calling him many times because his mother had passed away.

After that, Ye Zhen left without a trace, only leaving a letter thanking him for his care and wishing him and his first love a long and happy life together.

Gu Jinlan felt as if her heart had been squeezed hard by an invisible hand.

He searched for Ye Zhen frantically throughout the city, using all his resources, but unexpectedly overheard her words outside a private room in a teahouse.

“If he didn’t look like Brother Cheng Ming, I wouldn’t be with him.”

Ye Zhen chuckled a few times, "I didn't expect him to rekindle his old flame with his white moonlight, which suits me just fine."

Gu Jinlan's pupils were bloodshot as the emerald ring she held in her hand cut into her palm.