Chapter 163 Husband, give our eldest son a red envelope?

Yan Yunye's Adam's apple bobbed, and blood rushed to his head, only to recede instantly.

He saw Su Ruan leaning lazily against Yan Tingnan, her nightgown loose, with fresh kiss marks on her collarbone.

Every detail was a slow, agonizing torture of his last shred of dignity.

He had promised his father that he would respectfully call his stepmother "stepmother" when they met.

He thought he could do it.

But when the moment actually came, those two words seemed stuck in his throat, and he couldn't utter them no matter what.

Six years.

His former girlfriend is now completely possessed and marked by another man, his nominal father.

How ironic.

He tried to make a sound, but only managed to squeeze out a few broken breaths.

Yan Tingnan placed his palm on Su Ruan's lower back, only glancing at him indifferently.

"Can't bring yourself to say it?"

His voice was flat, yet it made one's spine feel heavy.

"Weren't you quite talkative last night? Now you're mute?"

Su Ruan smiled and replied lazily.

"Good boy, it won't hurt you to cry out."

Yan Yunye's jaw tightened, and his teeth were clenched tightly.

His gaze swept over Su Ruanming's bright face.

She looked at him with red eyes, carefully offered her heart, and then he crushed it and trampled it into the mud.

Now, she is in a superior position, and he has to bow down and acknowledge her as an elder.

It's as absurd as a nightmare you can't wake up from.

Seeing his discomfiture, Su Ruan suddenly chuckled, breaking the silence.

"Tsk, is it that difficult?"

Her gaze swept sideways, landing on Yan Yunye's deathly pale face.

"Alright, honey, don't pressure the child."

She spoke in a dismissive tone.

"Hearing 'Mom' like that shortens my lifespan; I want to live a few more years."

Yan Tingnan looked down at her, a hint of a smile flashing in his eyes, and pulled her closer with his arms.

"Rules are rules."

His gaze returned to Yan Yunye, calm and composed.

"Yunye."

Just two words were enough to make Yan Yunye's spine bend sharply.

All the strength to resist was instantly drained away.

He closed his eyes, clenched his teeth, and tasted the blood.

When I opened my eyes again, all that remained was a deathly stillness and a numb calm.

"Stepmother."

Those two words exhausted all his strength.

After saying that, he abruptly turned his face away.

Su Ruan raised an eyebrow, but didn't say anything more sarcastic.

"Okay, I'll take this."

She looked up, her gaze sweeping over Yan Yunye's deathly pale face.

"A mother can't just take advantage of someone else."

As she spoke, she suddenly tiptoed closer to Yan Tingnan's ear.

He breathed on the side of his neck, his voice neither too loud nor too soft, just loud enough for a third person to hear.

"Honey, how about we give our son a red envelope?"

"As a change of address fee."

"After all, it's my first time being someone's stepmother."

A indulgent smile spread across Yan Tingnan's eyes.

"Whatever you say."

His voice was deep.

"Give it if you want to."

Su Ruan picked up her phone, tapped the screen a few times, and looked up at Yan Yunye, who was standing frozen in place.

"Come on, son, open your WeChat payment code."

"As a stepmother, I have to show my appreciation; I can't just take your call for nothing."

Yan Yunye suddenly looked up, staring at her in disbelief.

The feeling of humiliation surged up again.

She smiled brightly, without a trace of gloom, as if she were truly an elder teasing a younger person.

"Hurry up, or I'll change my mind."

Yan Yunye remained frozen in place.

Yan Tingnan's gaze swept over him, devoid of emotion, yet it made him feel suffocated.

He mechanically pulled out his phone and pulled up the payment code.

bite--

A soft sound.

The transfer amount displayed is: 88888.

Yan Yunye stared at the string of numbers, his pupils suddenly shrinking.

ridiculous.

Now, he calls her stepmother.

She casually dismissed him with 88,000 yuan, as if he were a dog.

Su Ruan waved her phone, her tone dismissive.

"Let's make it a lucky number."

"After all, this is the only time in my life I've heard you call me that."

She leaned forward slightly, her gaze fixed directly into his eyes.

"Yan Yunye, all that happened before is like yesterday's death."

"May all that follows be like the birth of today."

She paused, then lowered her voice.

"This is the end between us."

"May we part amicably and have a safe journey."

Yan Yunye's throat tightened suddenly.

He suddenly understood.

She wasn't humiliating him.

It's using the most decisive method to cut off the last glimmer of possibility.

All struggles, resentment, and regret vanished completely at this moment.

He looked at her and suddenly smiled, a smile that looked worse than crying.

"Thank you, stepmother."

Yan Tingnan raised her eyes and looked at the frozen Yan Yunye, her voice calm and peaceful.

"I've taken the money and heard what they said."

“Go over there, behave yourself, and start over.”

"Don't let your stepmother's good intentions go to waste."

His last few words were spoken slowly and clearly.

Yan Yunye's throat was choked so badly that he couldn't utter a single word.

He gripped his phone tightly, the numbers on the screen stinging his eyes.

"knew."

These three words sounded like they were squeezed out from between his teeth.

Finally, he put away his phone, turned around, and left.

His back was staggering, as if he were fleeing.

Yan Tingnan closed the door behind him.

Su Ruan clicked her tongue softly.

"The child seems to have suffered a significant shock."

Yan Tingnan tightened his grip on her arm and lowered his head to kiss the top of her head.

"He brought it on himself."

"Feeling sorry for him?"

His voice was deep.

Su Ruan shook her head and leaned into his arms.

She buried her face in the crook of his neck and took a deep breath of the cool, refreshing sandalwood scent emanating from him.

"That felt great."

Her voice was muffled against his skin, with a lazy, nasal tone.

"After holding it in for so many years, I can finally let out this pent-up anger."

Yan Tingnan hugged her silently for a while.

He gently patted her back with his large hand, like soothing a fussy child.

"It's all in the past."

His voice was steady, carrying a power that could soothe any restlessness.

From now on, you can only use your energy on me.

Su Ruan chuckled and looked up at him reproachfully.

"Teacher Yan, please watch your words."

Yan Tingnan readily changed his tune.

"Okay, I'll use it on you."

Su Ruan: "..."

Something's even more wrong now!

She laughed and playfully punched him.

"I'm starving! Want some Japanese food?"

"eat."

He grasped her fist and held it in his palm.

"Change your clothes, and I'll take you to eat the best food."

...

The engagement party caused quite a stir.

Yan Tingnan and Su Ruan's official announcement was like a bombshell, creating a huge wave in Beijing's entertainment circle.

The topic dominated the trending searches for three days, with both the finance and entertainment sections trending highly, and the search terms were incredibly diverse.

#Yan Tingnan and Su Ruan's Wedding#

#Su Ruan, founder of SoftVoice#

The truth behind the failed marriage between Yan and Lin has become a trending topic, with details that are more exciting than a novel.

The topic immediately generated a lot of buzz.

After the initial shock, public opinion unexpectedly turned one-sided.

Holy crap! They got their marriage certificate right away! Awesome!

[This woman is amazing! She won over the "Buddha" (a nickname for a wealthy man) and her career is also thriving!]

[Top-tier looks and unparalleled intelligence—this is like something out of a novel coming to life!]

Huo Siyue registered the CP super topic "Listen to Soft Whispers" overnight, appointed herself as the host, and frantically produced content.

The real and the hard candy danced together, making the whole internet scream with excitement.

This CP (couple pairing) craze has had an unexpectedly positive impact on Qingyan and SoftVoice.

After a brief period of fluctuation, Qingyan's stock price rose instead of falling.

Yan Tingnan's image as a decisive businessman, coupled with his deep affection for breaking through obstacles for love, unexpectedly enhanced the company's approachability.

For SoftVoice, it was an absolute windfall.

Su Ruan has quickly become a role model for top-tier wealthy wives and career women.

The studio's official website saw a surge in traffic.

The CP effect brought huge traffic, and Yan Tingnan's early resources and his own strength perfectly took advantage of this wave of traffic.

Song Shengsheng stared at the backend data, marveling at it.

"Ruanruan, your marriage was worth it! It saved you three years of public relations expenses!"

Su Ruan smiled as she watched the number of views continue to rise.

"It's the name Yan Tingnan that's valuable."

"Come on, you two are a perfect match, you've made each other successful!"

The atmosphere in the studio was lively when Su Ruan's phone vibrated.

The screen lights up.

"Shen Mingwei".

The smile on Su Ruan's lips faded, and after hesitating for a moment, she answered the call.

"Soft."

Shen Mingwei spoke softly and cautiously.

"Are you free tonight? How about bringing Tingnan home for a casual meal? Mom will cook."