Chapter01

"Today's maximum temperature in our city will reach 35 degrees Celsius, setting a record for the highest temperature in nearly ten years. Citizens are advised to take precautions against heatstroke and keep cool..."

The scorching sun shines through the leaves of the sycamore trees onto an old red building in the old city. The intersection of light and shadow creates the texture of an old movie.

Judging from its appearance, the building has gone through many vicissitudes of life. To have such an industry in the old city, the owner at that time must have been either rich or noble. However, now his descendants have long lived abroad, and this century-old private building has been rented out and converted into a commercial place. When you get closer, you can see a company sign on the gate.

Ronghe Shanda Media Agency.

The temperature outside is hot, and even with the air conditioner on at 24 degrees Celsius indoors, it's still bustling with activity.

"Mr. Rong, Dancer Glory said they want to renegotiate our contract. In fact, they just want to increase the copyright fee by 20%." Chen Huan, director of the program department, was worried about this matter. Their contract was written in a very precise manner, but the other party was nitpicking, and it was obvious that they wanted to extort more money.

"These foreigners have no sense of contract!" She complained, wishing she could step on the faces of those guys who went back on their word. She couldn't get rid of her anger until she stepped on them a few times.

The woman walking next to her was extremely beautiful and aggressive, as if she could crush people to the ground with her beauty at any time. She was the boss of this company, Rong Susu.

That slender waist could be grabbed with one hand, swaying gracefully. Others were covered in dust from the heat, but she was sweating profusely. Who wouldn't be fascinated by her?

Secretly, none of them wanted to stand next to Rong Susu, because no matter how carefully they dressed up, they would still be made to look like a country girl who had just arrived in the city. Even the most famous and beautiful female star could not steal her limelight.

Rong Susu is not very familiar with the dancers. She is a project agent who got the position entirely because of her wealth. After all, if she wants to snatch food from the Leon Group, she has to spend a lot of money.

After returning to the office, she sat down at her desk and called a meeting with all the directors without even having time to drink some water.

"A 20% increase in copyright fees is not a small amount. It exceeds our financial budget this year."

Financial Director Zhang Zhihe told them truthfully that if the program did not make money, they would suffer huge losses and it might even be difficult to distribute bonuses to everyone this year.

"Huang Yingying, I asked you to keep a close eye on the Dawn Group. Have they made any moves? Are they putting pressure on the program team?" Rong Susu asked after a moment's hesitation.

Huang Yingying, who was named, is the director of the public relations department and was poached by Rong Susu from the Dawn Group at a high salary.

After being called out, he quickly reported, "Indeed, the Dawn Group hasn't given up yet. They've been in close contact with Edward recently. I heard that if we sell the copyright to someone else, we'll have to cut their budget for this year's sponsorship."

Edward is the founder of the show "Dancing Style". He holds the copyright and has a veto power.

"He wants us to find an internationally influential endorsement guest. We can change the agreement to a profit-sharing system so they don't have to worry about the Dawn Group cutting their budget."

Huang Yingying was hired at a high salary, and the suggestions she gave were very valuable. However, there was a lot of controversy about what kind of guests should be invited.

"It costs money to hire endorsement guests, and our current financial situation doesn't allow it."

Every word Zhang Zhihe said hit the nail on the head. Without money, nothing can be done, and he cannot create money out of thin air for everyone.

"Let's invite domestic dancers." Chen Huan suggested. They had contacted some people before and had candidates.

Someone immediately raised objections, and Huang Yingying retorted, "No, this is a dancer program. If we ask a dancer to be the spokesperson, the audience will be too narrow. It would be better to ask a young idol to expand the influence."

Everyone started talking and giving ideas about young idols. In recent years, idols have emerged in large numbers and are replaced quickly, but there are always a few that remain standing. If you can invite them, you will make a lot of money.

"Stop, stop, stop. I told you we don't have the budget. We can't afford to hire top stars."

Zhang Zhihe was almost going bald with worry. When he heard about love idols, everyone was talking about it, inviting this and that, as if they could spend a lot of money. At the next meeting, he would just bring the financial statements to show everyone, saying how could they have so much money to hire the top stars.

The back-and-forth arguments gave Rong Susu a headache. She quickly went through all the idols in the entertainment industry in her mind and found that there was no suitable one.

"Can you guys get out of the entertainment industry and look for a job in other circles?" Rong Susu held her forehead with her hand.

After this suggestion, someone actually suggested a candidate.

"How about Fang Xianze?" Huang Yingying suggested. Sure enough, the name caught everyone's attention. He was the hottest name of the moment. As a racing driver for a top European Formula One team, Fang Xianze's popularity in China had skyrocketed in recent years.

In addition, he has performed particularly well this year, winning several championships. He is very popular among young people and is more influential than those top stars in the entertainment industry.

The most important thing is that he is very handsome. As a racing driver, he has many male fans, but also many female fans.

But people like this won't easily endorse something. Either they are after the money or the favors. Obviously, Rong Susu doesn't have any advantages right now.

But since you want to do it, there is no reason to give up before you even start. Otherwise, once the duck in your hand flies away, it will all be a wedding dress for Cheng Huaian.

"Do everything possible to get Fang Xianze's contact information." Rong Susu ordered, and let her do the rest herself. She would definitely not let Cheng Huaian laugh at her.

At the same time, her cell phone kept ringing.

"Susu, why haven't you arrived yet?"

"Susu, everyone is waiting for you. We won't dare to start unless you come."

The French major of the School of Translation and Interpretation of C University Class of 2012 will have a reunion in Licheng.

College reunions are the best opportunity for all kinds of comparisons and rekindling old friendships.

For Rong Susu, since there was no old love to rekindle during the four years of college, she could only choose to compare herself with others.

There are many kinds of comparison, such as showing off children and showing off wealth.

Since she was divorced and had no children, she could only show off her wealth, so she generously offered to cover all expenses for the party.

"Miss Rong, this way please."

A black Maybach slowly stopped at the door of Lirong Hotel, the most luxurious hotel in Licheng.

The concierge quickly stepped forward to open the car door, but before he could reach out, someone else had already gotten there. It was none other than the service director Li Chenghao, who had been waiting at the door.

The respectful expression was just right, and the concierge's inner disdain and complaints were really noticeable.

The young woman was so dazzlingly beautiful that everyone else was completely overshadowed by her. She was even more beautiful than today's popular female stars.

He also glanced twice and then lowered his head, not daring to look. Working in a hotel during the summer vacation, he had met many celebrities and socialites.

Some are adorned with jewels and gems, some are low-key and reserved, but no matter how you compare them, Rong Susu is definitely the best among them, and no one can match her.

"Susu, you're finally here! Everyone has been waiting for you for a long time."

As soon as Rong Susu arrived at the third floor of the hotel, she heard someone calling her enthusiastically.

Following the voice, I saw Wang Wenxuan, the university class monitor.

After not seeing him for a few years, he has become more mature. He wears gold-rimmed glasses, a white shirt that is neat and slim, and looks gentle and refined. He is completely different from the unkempt boy I had in my previous impression.

"It's been many years since we last met, old squad leader!"

Rong Susu smiled, and her two shallow dimples were faintly visible, which stunned Wang Wenxuan.

The woman in front of me was elegant and beautiful, her chestnut hair loosely tied behind her head, with only a few strands hanging on the sides of her face. There was a gentle smile on her fair and bright face.

She is just like the dream goddess of countless boys in C University, and even more charming than before.

"Su Su is still so beautiful! Squad leader, you must be stunned again!"

Zhao Yang, who heard the noise, came out and happened to see this scene. He quickly joked, easing the awkwardness between the two. Wang Wenxuan noticed his gaffe and quickly invited Rong Susu into the private room.

"Thanks to you, our host, for providing food and accommodation. We are all indebted to you. Come on, everyone is waiting for you!"

"Susu, it turns out you are really a rich and beautiful woman! I really don't know what kind of man is lucky enough to marry you home!" Guan Xuxu said enviously.

You couldn't tell at school. I just thought that although Rong Susu was beautiful and had a good temperament, she dressed just like everyone else, lived in the dormitory and ate in the cafeteria. She didn't behave like a rich second-generation at all. No one would have thought that such a luxurious hotel actually belonged to her.

Originally, they were discussing quietly in the dormitory group. Some people speculated that the Lirong Hotel sounded quite tacky and must be some low-end three-star hotel.

"I stay in at least four-star hotels when I go out now. I can't sleep in other hotels."

"She should stop pretending to be generous and not willing to spend money. We are the ones who suffer!"

“When traveling, who doesn’t want to eat well and stay well? No matter how little money you spend!”

The two girls in the dormitory who were jealous of Rong Susu were arguing with each other.

Guan Xuxu and another roommate did not participate in the discussion. Both of their ex-boyfriends had pursued Rong Susu, so they both regarded Rong Susu as a love rival. In fact, Rong Susu never took their ex-boyfriends seriously at all.

The two chatted for a long time and found that no one else spoke, so one of them @ed Guan Xuxu and asked for her opinion.

This was an attempt to rally everyone to oppose Rong Susu, but Guan Xuxu didn't buy it and directly sent a few pictures to the group. Immediately, the two people were speechless, and there were no more strange comments in the group.

She had just searched for information about Lirong Hotel on the hotel app, and to be honest, she was shocked when she saw the introduction.

She originally thought it was just an average hotel, but she didn't expect it to be so luxurious, which was just right to shut up these two busybodies.

Only then did everyone know that Lirong Hotel is a five-star hotel that opened in Licheng in the past two years. It is magnificent and is also a new landmark building in Licheng. It could not have been built without a budget of several hundred million.

"Of course we poor working people envy your kind of rich and beautiful life the most!" Guan Xuxu sighed.

Although Wang Wenxuan was talking to other people, he was always paying attention to what was happening on Rong Susu's side.

Some classmates came over and toasted enthusiastically to express their gratitude, but Rong Susu was not good at drinking and could only drink tea instead. The male classmates were more gentlemanly, but Wang Jiaojiao and Lin Jiamo kept urging Rong Susu to drink.

"This guy is different now that he has money. He doesn't even drink the toast from his old classmates. He really doesn't give them face." The sourness in Wang Jiaojiao's words was almost as strong as that of a freshly pickled cucumber.

This time when she came to Licheng, she specially prepared several new clothes from famous brands, spending almost three months' salary on them. She wanted to make a stunning appearance, but was caught off guard again.

She had also tried on the suit that Rong Susu was wearing, but she was shocked when the clerk mentioned the price. With that money, she could have bought several suits.

As a result, I saw that Rong Susu was wearing this today, and the bag she was carrying was something that you couldn't buy even with money.

"I really don't drink, please forgive me." Rong Susu knew that the visitor had bad intentions, so her tone was gentle, but she firmly refused to drink.

"Miss Rong is no longer the same as before. It's fine if you don't give us face. It's because we are insignificant and our words don't count." Lin Jiamo, who was responsible for coordinating with Wang Jiaojiao, said "self-deprecatingly".

"We are old classmates, why make a big deal out of it? It's not like you just found out that Susu can't drink. Come, I'll drink with you two!" Wang Wenxuan came over with a glass of wine to rescue Rong Susu, standing between her and Wang Jiaojiao and the others.

"The squad leader is going to be a hero and save the damsel in distress again." Wang Jiaojiao deliberately said loudly, and successfully attracted the attention of more than a dozen people.

Everyone knows that Wang Wenxuan likes Rong Susu, but no one knows whether he has ever confessed his feelings to her.

However, after graduation, Wang Wenxuan went to Shanghai and Rong Susu returned to Licheng. Everyone knew that there was no chance for them. But time has passed, and it seems that Wang Wenxuan still can't forget his old love.

"The squad leader is here, so we need at least three cups!" someone started to make a fuss.

Wang Wenxuan smiled bitterly. His alcohol tolerance was average, and after three glasses of red wine, he was probably half drunk.

But since he had said he would block the wine for Rong Susu, he would never back down. He gritted his teeth and asked the waiter to bring two more glasses and fill them with red wine.

Rong Susu has always been a soft-hearted person. She couldn't bear to see Wang Wenxuan, who couldn't drink much, drinking like this, so she poured half a glass of red wine herself and raised the glass to toast.

"We are all old classmates. We have come all the way to Licheng. I don't want to spoil the fun. This glass is for all of us classmates."

After saying that, she drank it all in one gulp. Although the alcohol content of the wine was not high, it was the limit for someone like her who was slightly allergic to alcohol, and it instantly turned red in the face.

Wang Wenxuan was unable to stop her, so he quickly asked the waiter to pour a glass of honey water and asked Rong Susu to drink it with concern.

Wang Jiaojiao and the other person successfully upset Rong Susu, and having achieved their goal, they leisurely returned to their seats to chat with others.

But everyone is not stupid. After so many years of hard work, they have already learned the ropes. They can tell at a glance that these two people are deliberately trying to trip them up and are petty, so they all keep their distance.

Rong Susu was a little drunk, her cheeks like ripe cherries, and she felt dizzy. She vaguely heard someone say, "Do you know Cheng Huaian?"

The famous Cheng Huaian, the chief designer and boss of the game "Dawn and Dark", the youngest member of the 10 billion club, who doesn't know this!

"He is from Licheng. The headquarters of the Liming Group is in Licheng."

Zhao Yang changed his career to become a reporter, and he works for a financial channel, so he knows everything about these wealthy people.

"He's also from the computer department at Q University next door. He's really young and promising!"

"He's really catching up with the benefits of the times! He's so lucky! We can't even envy him!"

"I heard he's married. Is that true?"

"Handsome and rich, what woman is so lucky? Susu, you two are all from Licheng, did you know that?"

"Your information is outdated. They've already divorced."

Someone mentioned Cheng Huaian and asked her about it. Rong Susu had to be extremely alert to respond, for fear of saying something wrong.

"I don't know him. He's such a great person, how can I get in touch with him?"

Rong Susu answered calmly. She told this lie very naturally, as if she really didn't know Cheng Huaian.

Upon hearing this, everyone showed disappointment on their faces. They had wanted to know some gossip about the big boss from her.

The party was a great success for both the host and the guests, and I happened to run into a group of people when I was leaving.

Rong Susu was talking to Wang Wenxuan while dealing with Guan Xuxu, and didn't notice someone approaching, so she accidentally bumped into him.

"I'm sorry." She said subconsciously, looked up, and her breath hitched.

Even after being divorced for a long time, he still had the familiar scent on him, the old relationship between the two Su brothers.

Rong Susu didn't expect to run into Cheng Huaian here. She turned her head away awkwardly, not wanting to look him in the eye. She also kept a distance from him, thinking that this guy had no eyes when he walked and just kept bumping into people.

The crowd who were originally talking lively were also attracted by the newcomer. Someone whispered, "Isn't this Cheng Huaian?"

"Susu, are you okay?" Wang Wenxuan asked anxiously. He was a little drunk and didn't notice anyone approaching, which caused Rong Susu to be hit. He felt guilty and blamed himself.

"It's okay." Rong Susu replied, but her good mood was gone.

"I'm sorry." The man looked at her and bowed his head to apologize.

Stop pretending, Rong Susu rolled her eyes and ignored him.