The next day, Tang Ning got up, stepped out of her room, covered her mouth and yawned slightly. Just as she was about to go downstairs, she looked down and met the gaze of Su Mo, who was standing at the top of the stairs, wearing a teddy bear apron and smiling more energetically than the sun at eight or nine in the morning.

"Good morning, Sister Tang Ning."

Upon hearing his warm greeting, Tang Ning, who was only halfway through yawning, suddenly coughed.

Her coughing startled Su Mo, who was standing below, who rushed over anxiously. "Sister Tang Ning, are you alright? Did you catch a cold? Do you have any medicine at home? Should we go to the hospital?"

Before Tang Ning could say a word, the boy had already launched into a barrage of questions.

What an understanding and compassionate person she is!

Tang Ning, who only coughed twice and then stopped, quickly waved her hand at him, "It's nothing, just a couple of coughs."

“There’s no such thing as taking a cough lightly. If you’re really sick, it’ll be too late to regret it. Wait a minute, I’ll make you a cup of honey water to soothe your throat. You just woke up, so drinking some honey water is good for your health.”

As he spoke, the black-haired boy was about to go downstairs when he suddenly stopped and turned back to look at Tang Ning behind him. "Sister, I've already made breakfast. It's a Western-style breakfast made to your liking. I just don't know if you prefer to wash up first or eat breakfast first..."

"Let's wash up first."

Before he could finish speaking, Tang Ning made her choice.

"Okay, I've prepared everything for you. Go wash up first, and I'll make you some honey water. It's better if you drink some after you're done washing up before having breakfast."

Seeing that he had arranged everything for her, what could Tang Ning say?

Besides being incredibly thoughtful, I simply don't know what words to use to describe such a cutie.

But when she entered the restroom, she discovered that the thoughtfulness of the staff was beyond measure; look, they had even squeezed out the toothpaste for her.

Tsk.

When Tang Ning finished washing up and walked to the dining table, she was almost blinded by the sumptuous and exquisite breakfast on the table.

After enjoying a delicious and satisfying Western breakfast, I turned around and saw a cute and handsome puppy. This is the perfect life.

Tang Ning sighed inwardly twice, smiled and thanked Su Mo, then left with a full stomach and in a good mood.

As she drove the car out of the garage next to the villa, she could still see Su Mo waving at her with a pure and innocent smile.

After Tang Ning's car completely disappeared, Su Mo, who had been all smiles, instantly stopped smiling. He then took off the ridiculously stupid apron with a look of disgust, tossed it aside, and walked straight to the imported sofa in the villa's living room. He casually picked a pear from the fruit bowl on the beige coffee table and began to eat it in big bites.

He hadn't gotten up this early in a long time, and he hadn't even had breakfast before starting all sorts of busy work, which had left him extremely hungry.

The thought that this kind of life might continue for a while made Su Mo frown in frustration.

At this moment, Su Mo revealed his unruly side, showing no trace of the obedient and docile demeanor he displayed in front of Tang Ning.

Just as he was munching on a pear and secretly pondering how to win over Tang Ning as soon as possible, the boy's phone suddenly vibrated in his pants pocket.

Seeing this, he subconsciously took out his phone. As soon as he saw the number displayed on the screen, the boy's handsome brows furrowed instantly. After considering it for a moment, he answered the call, and his expression changed to one of ingratiation and worry.

"Yes, that's right. Okay, I'll transfer the money for this month as soon as possible. Thank you."

After saying this, Su Mo hung up the phone and let out a deep breath.

After sitting there in a daze for a long time, he suddenly came to his senses, quickly devoured the remaining pear, put on his apron again, and began to clean and tidy up the villa meticulously.

At the same time, Tang Ning also arrived at the company on time.

She had barely sat down when someone from the finance department knocked on her office door.

Tang Ning, who had just sent Pei Yuan a good morning message, heard a knock on the door, immediately placed her phone face down on her desk, looked up, and replied with a simple "Come in."

Then she saw the company's finance manager walk in with a troubled look on his face.

If Tang Ning didn't initially understand what the other party was trying to embarrass her, after reading the documents he handed her, Tang Ning's face immediately darkened, and she slammed the documents onto the desk with a thud.

"Why are you only informing me now?"

Tang Ning's eyes flashed like lightning as she looked at the bald finance manager in front of her.

"It was President Han who said..."

"President Han said, President Han said, what's wrong? Now I can't even speak properly at the company?"

"Alright, don't stand here. Go outside first. I'll go ask President Han myself."

With that, Tang Ning casually waved her hand, dismissing the finance manager, who was already covered in sweat, from the room.

Once the office quieted down, she called Han Jun's office directly. As she expected, he hadn't come to the company for two whole days.

Oh dear, don't think he was provoked by Tang Ning's suspected relationship with Pei Yuan, or even her move out of the villa.

After all, Tang Ning has a system that can see that Han Jun's favorability has only increased by 2 points so far, and his current favorability is only 72.

One reason he didn't come might be because of Tang Ning; he didn't know how to face her now. Another reason might be that she was probably helping her ex-girlfriend Xia Yang slap her in the face right now!

Who knew that after he saved Xia Yang in Yun City last time, a stupid cannon fodder woman with a sugar daddy jumped out out of jealousy to mock and ridicule Xia Yang for pretending to be high and mighty, saying that there are plenty of small internet celebrities like her on the street, and she really thinks she will become famous!

Although Han Jun still resented Xia Yang's heartlessness back then after their reunion, no matter what, in his eyes, Xia Yang was always the proudest person, and he couldn't help but feel angry whenever he saw her being ridiculed.

Holding onto the peculiar mentality that only I can bully the woman I've hated for so many years, Han Jun shielded Xia Yang behind him, fiercely intimidating this brainless cannon fodder woman and her sugar daddy who would bow and scrape before Han Jun. Under the jealous, lemon-eyed gaze of the brainless cannon fodder woman, he took the initiative to promise that he would make Xia Yang the female lead in the new movie of the famous director Li.

Yes, throughout the entire story, Han Jun has been "getting back" at Xia Yang in this way.

That's really true...

Fuck it!

Tang Ning slammed down the phone and then used her private number to contact the private investigator with whom the original owner had been in contact. She quickly learned that Han Jun would be bringing Xia Yang to the Walton Hotel that evening to have dinner with Director Li, a well-known art-house film director, and others to discuss Xia Yang's role as the female lead.

"Okay, I understand. This month's payment has been deposited into your card."

Tang Ning spoke slowly.

Heaven knows how Xia Yang managed to coax him. Even though they had already had such a big fight at her house that day, she still had the nerve to contact Han Jun the next day and talk to him about the movie.

As for Han Jun, on the one hand, he was too upset about Tang Ning's matter these past two days and needed to find something to distract himself; on the other hand, he had already made his promise, and there was no reason for him to go back on his word.

Furthermore, under Xia Yang's subtle guidance, he also felt that his attitude towards Xia Yang that day might have been a bit excessive. With the intention of making amends, Han Jun took the initiative and quickly put Xia Yang into Director Li's new movie under the guise of investment, and personally took her to meet Director Li and others tonight.

Even if Tang Ning didn't know the details, she could still deduce the general idea from the plot. But what good would it do to deduce it?

The company's money is her money, and she can decide how to spend it. Even if she throws all the money into the water, it will still make a splash. But what will she get if she throws it at Xia Yang?

Discomfort and nausea?

The reason she made Han Jun sign that equity transfer agreement while he was filled with guilt was precisely for this day.

So she went to make a reservation that evening.

After handling all the company's affairs in an orderly manner, Tang Ning arrived at the Walton Hotel at 7:00 PM sharp.

After getting out of the car, she took off her sunglasses. The night wind blew her long, black hair and the hem of her camel-colored trench coat.

With a slight smile, Tang Ning raised her chin and walked into the hotel without hesitation. She entered the elevator with steady steps and stood at the entrance of the Grand Ballroom on the fifth floor of the Walton Hotel.

Perhaps because of the food being served, the door to the private room wasn't closed properly, and the sounds of laughter and toasts coming from inside kept reaching Tang Ning's ears.

Hearing these sounds, Tang Ning's smile widened even more. Without even knocking, she pushed the door open and went inside.

The group of people drinking at the round table turned around when they heard the noise at the door and saw Tang Ning standing there with a smile on her face.

Most people in the entertainment industry recognized Tang Ning. Upon seeing her, and with Han Jun and Xia Yang sitting at the same table with them, the group immediately quieted down.

What kind of drama is this?

Did the wife personally come to catch him cheating?

Sure enough, reality is far more exciting than the script.

Although the group's expressions didn't change much, they had already started secretly enjoying the gossip.

Noticing their movements, Han Jun slowly turned his head to look over. As soon as he saw Tang Ning, he stood up abruptly.

"Tang Ning..."

He shouted blankly.

Despite the changing atmosphere in the room and the subtle shifts in everyone's expressions, Tang Ning's smile remained unchanged.

Her gaze swept around the private room. Hmm, Director Li, the casting director, and some actors who were fairly well-known in the entertainment industry—Tang Ning had a general idea of ​​who they were.

She walked in slowly with a friendly smile, went straight to Han Jun, and then—

She slammed the company's financial statements down in front of the man and chuckled, "Aren't you going to explain? When did Ning Zhen start investing in movies? And you don't even know, as the chairman? Hmm?"

A soft "hmm" was as if Tang Ning had pressed the pause button herself, and the private room became so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.

Everyone looked at Han Jun and Xia Yang, who was sitting next to him, with her face turning pale and then red.

Because the atmosphere in the room was too tense, Director Li, the most senior member of the group, stepped forward to smooth things over. He explained that as the director of the film, it wouldn't be good for the movie if things got too ugly.

Although the director couldn't tell from his face, his impression of Han Jun, Xia Yang, and Tang Ning had worsened. After all, he was preparing his new movie properly, and with his reputation, he had no shortage of investment. The reason he accepted Han Jun's investment was just to curry favor. Who would have thought that instead of currying favor, he would get himself into trouble?

People in their circle are truly superstitious. The movie is already causing so much trouble before filming even started; who knows if it will get even more complicated later? This made Director Li increasingly irritable.

With Director Li stepping in to smooth things over, how could Tang Ning not give him that face?

Not only that, she also held his hand and expressed her love for Director Li's films directly and frankly.

Director Li, who initially thought she was just being polite, became increasingly serious and his eyes grew brighter as Tang Ning spoke. Hearing Tang Ning even reveal the subtle meaning behind his previous critically acclaimed film, the man looked at her intently, almost as if he wanted to consider her a confidante.

Seeing that Director Li's attitude had finally changed, Tang Ning immediately shifted the topic from film projects to investment matters.

"Actually, being able to invest in Director Li's new movie is really Ningzhen's luck, since Director Li's movies have never had a low box office. However, investment is investment, and as Ningzhen's decision-maker, I don't want just any Tom, Dick, or Harry to take advantage of the company..."

Tang Ning smiled knowingly.

Upon hearing this, everyone present couldn't help but turn to look at Xia Yang.

At this moment, Xia Yang, who was being subtly compared to a nobody, looked even more disgusted. A wave of dizziness rushed to her head, and she felt that she had never been so humiliated in her entire life.

All of this was brought to her by Tang Ning!

Xia Yang kept thinking to herself, and at the same time, her fist, hidden under the table, clenched tightly.

No, she can't just passively take the beating...

Xia Yang, who had decided to take the initiative, paused for a moment, then suddenly looked up at Tang Ning. Her eyes were already filled with tears, and her expression was incredibly pitiful.

"Tang Ning, I know that because of what happened in Yun City last time, you've had a misunderstanding about me and don't really like me..."

As she spoke, she choked up, picked up the teapot beside her, poured herself a full cup of tea, and slowly walked up to Tang Ning, who had no expression on her face. "Since everyone is here today, and I am allergic to alcohol, I can only offer you a toast with tea instead of wine. I hope you can be magnanimous and not let my problem affect your long-standing friendship with Han Jun."

These words made the other actresses present forget the inappropriateness of the occasion, and they almost rolled their eyes to the sky.

Meanwhile, Tang Ning, after watching her act so convincingly, couldn't help but burst out laughing. Looking at the unfurled tea leaves in her teacup, she exclaimed with sudden realization, "I smelled it from afar and thought it was green tea, but it turns out to be Da Hong Pao..."

With just one sentence, Xia Yang's smile froze on her face.

Before she could say anything more to highlight Tang Ning's aggressiveness and her own weakness and helplessness, the woman standing in front of her, who was half a head taller than her, took two steps forward, suppressed her smile, and slowly moved the teacup that Tang Ning had handed her aside.

"Besides, who do you think you are? Do you think you're worthy to respect me?"

Tang Ning casually dropped such a powerful statement.

Xia Yang, who was standing in front of her, had a look of disbelief flash across her eyes for a moment, and then she was so angry and hateful that she almost threw the whole cup of tea at this bitch.

She really didn't expect that Tang Ning would not even bother to save face. Wasn't she afraid that people would say she was unreasonable and unforgiving, or that Han Jun would think she was too domineering?

She's really not afraid.

What did she have to be afraid of? The combined net worth of everyone present probably didn't even equal what she casually revealed between her fingers. She didn't care what they said. As for Han Jun, what was he anyway?

That guy is a scoundrel. If you really go along with him just to increase your favorability, you'll probably never see your favorability rise in your entire life.

"Tang Ning..."

Just as the private room fell into an awkward silence, Han Jun finally couldn't stand it anymore and called out Tang Ning's name.

Tang Ning looked up directly at her.

"Let's talk outside."

He said that.

Upon hearing this, Tang Ning raised an eyebrow in noncommittal manner, greeted Director Li with a smile, and then walked out.

As soon as the two disappeared from the private room, the invisible pressure in the room suddenly eased.

Everyone subtly glanced at Xia Yang, who was holding a teacup, and then started taking out their phones to launch into a frenzy of complaints in their private group chat.

"Aww, I'll marry President Tang! He has such an imposing aura, he can make that bitch call him 'Mommy'!"

"Hahaha, this is so satisfying! Seriously, what is this Xia Yang? I was so sick of her sassy, ​​tea-grilling antics all night that I almost couldn't eat. Now I'm fine, I think I can eat two more bowls of rice!"

"Exactly, they snatched the lead role from Xiaomeng right away. I hate these people who bring their own funding to get into the production."

"Speaking of which, if President Tang and President Han break up because of their shamelessness, can I offer myself as a bedmate? The doctor said my stomach isn't very good, so I can only live off women. Now I just hope President Tang won't be so rigid about gender!"

...

Xia Yang, who had been adept at reading people since childhood, could not help but see the mocking looks directed at her. Although she still maintained a hurt expression on her face, her fingers hanging at her sides were already trembling with anger.

The two biggest losses she suffered from growing up were both because of Tang Ning.

She remembered her.

If she has the chance in the future, she will definitely repay today's humiliation a hundredfold or a thousandfold.

Unlike the undercurrents in the private room, Tang Ning and Han Jun stood face to face in the quiet corridor.

How did you end up here?

In the end, Han Jun couldn't hold back and asked the question first.

Hearing his question, Tang Ning smiled and said, "If I don't come, do you expect me to ruin the whole of Ningzhen?"

"Just because of that?"

Han Jun pressed for an answer.

"What else?"

Tang Ning asked a question in return, then smiled and took two steps forward, naturally straightening the man's tie. "Seeing you and your ex-girlfriend, whom you still cherish, together, and spending lavishly on her, made you feel upset, jealous, and unhappy, so you rushed over..."

As she spoke, Tang Ning looked up at Han Jun, whose eyes were already unconsciously showing a hint of joy, and chuckled softly, "It can't be just a reason, can it? Please, we're all adults, we've decided to break up, why are you still acting all lovey-dovey every day? How childish!"

As she spoke, Tang Ning still had a smile on her face, but after a slight pause, her eyes suddenly turned cold. "My purpose in coming here today is very simple, which is to tell you that Ning Zhen's money is my money, not your private treasury, Han Jun. Your behavior of throwing money into the water for an old lover just to make a splash has crossed my line."

"You want to spend company money to please that big-breasted, brainless idiot? Let me tell you, Han Jun, as long as I'm in this company, don't even think about it. This time, I expect you to cover the losses with your own money, otherwise, I will definitely kick you out of Ningzhen..."

"no sooner said than done."

After Tang Ning finished speaking decisively, she didn't wait for Han Jun's reply and turned to walk out.

Watching Tang Ning's resolute and decisive back, Han Jun, who had not gotten the answer he wanted, felt a surge of resentment and suddenly shouted at Tang Ning's back, "Tang Ning!"

"If, if I don't support Xia Yang, and I stop getting entangled with her, and I don't care about what you did before, can we... can we pretend that nothing happened before, and start over... start over..."

Han Jun didn't finish his plea for peace.

He clenched his fists immediately because he saw the blind man standing not far in front of Tang Ning. Then he saw Tang Ning run quickly to the blind man.

"No, why are you here? Didn't I send you a voice message telling you to wait for me at home? I came to the Walton Hotel to take care of some things and would come back to find you. Why did you come up here alone? Are you alright? Let me see..."

Tang Ning asked this question hastily.

Hearing Tang Ning's question, Pei Yuan shook his head vigorously and laughed, "No, why are you always so worried? I've lived a good life all these years without meeting you. I'm not a fragile porcelain doll that breaks easily. I can take care of myself."

"I didn't mean it..."

"Oh."

Before Tang Ning could finish speaking, a cold laugh suddenly rang out behind her.

"Showing such concern for a blind man, Tang Ning, your hobbies have certainly become quite peculiar since you left me!"

Han Jun felt a pang of bitterness in his heart and said sarcastically.

Tang Ning had never lost a contest of sarcasm, so she immediately turned around and sneered, "It's much better than President Han being like this, wanting more while having less, and showing the worst side of some men to the fullest!"

"you……"

"What? I advised President Han to look forward more often and stop thinking about going back to the old flame. Look, here comes your old flame!"

Tang Ning raised her chin in a gesture.

Then he took Pei Yuan's hand and led him downstairs.

Seeing this, Han Jun moved his feet, but managed to suppress the urge to chase after them.

Actually, when Tang Ning was by his side, he didn't feel anything. Why is it that after she left, looking at the empty house, he just felt uncomfortable, all sorts of uncomfortable?

Could it be that he really did what she said...?

Han Jun was bewildered.

Han Jun's current favorability rating: 75.

The author has something to say: Han Jun's personality really fits the saying, "What you can't have always stirs your heart, and those who are favored are fearless."

Knowing from the plot that he spent the money the original owner worked so hard to earn to make Xia Yang a movie queen, Tang Ning already wanted to confront him like this.

In this world, Tang Ning is a heartless, heartless, playboy heiress who'll hit you on a whim without even asking for a date, hahaha~~