Chapter 71 Chapter 71 Chapter 71
While Gu Ting was working, Yan Xiu boarded a plane to go abroad again. After traveling back and forth, and having hardly slept last night, he looked a little tired.
It was very easy for him to analyze the USB flash drive, and it took him a short while to finish. He knew that the recording was fake, and the video only showed Wang Mingxiao entering Gu Ting's room. Even the time the two of them were alone was tampered with. In fact, it was only about fifteen minutes, not more than two hours as shown in the video.
Yan Xiu easily found the forged evidence, made a backup copy and restored it. Finally, he collected all the evidence and would only take it out when necessary.
He was able to complete all of this step by step, but his heart could never calm down. He didn't care about why Gu Ting and Wang Mingxiao met in the hotel, he just felt very uncomfortable.
Why did such a good girl have to endure all this? Abandonment by her own parents, car accidents, endless conspiracies and traps...
Before his eyes, there seemed to be a butterfly that had finally broken through the obstacles and emerged from its cocoon. It was so beautiful and had an amazing vitality. But when it flapped its wings and was about to fly, it was suddenly trapped by a spider hiding in the corner. The spider then spun silk to completely wrap the butterfly and injected digestive enzymes into it, turning the beautiful butterfly into liquid drop by drop until it was completely absorbed by the spider as food.
A beautiful life fell like this, and Yan Xiu was so horrified that he was shocked.
The more horrible it was, the angrier he became, and the angrier he became, the calmer his mind became.
Now that the other party's identity has been confirmed, Yan Xiu feels that he can take action.
After working until after three in the morning, Yan Xiu finished cooperating with his foreign friends. Thinking about the future development, his mood finally improved.
At four o'clock in the morning, Yan Xiu lay awake in his new bedroom, still unable to fall asleep.
He had not listened to the fake recording specifically, but a few syllables occasionally popped out when it was processed by software, but it was still Gu Ting's voice.
For the first time, he realized how long the night was and how easy it was to daydream.
Gu Ting decided to suspend all the work at hand, but because many jobs had already been finalized and contracts signed, Gu Ting not only did not rest for the next week, but instead worked overtime like crazy, contrary to his usual behavior, striving to complete all the work at hand as soon as possible.
Zhou Jing always advised her to think again. After all, in her opinion, the entertainment industry was changing very quickly, and traffic came and went quickly. It would be better to seize the present and take on more work while she was popular to make more money.
Think? Sit back? When you're no longer popular, you'll have plenty of time to reflect on life. Why rush? Even the most popular stars will eventually fade, just like everyone dies. So the most important thing is to cherish the present moment.
Gu Ting felt that Zhou Jing's idea was understandable. After all, she didn't know that her net worth was calculated in billions and was growing at a crazy rate. She was making money every day while sleeping. If that was the case, why would she continue to work like a slave?
She doesn't have any dreams of becoming a star.
Zhou Jing persuaded her so much that Gu Ting's ears were almost covered with calluses, so she used the title of deputy general manager of Cheng Gong to pressure her, and she finally calmed down. After all, she was in charge of everything, so how could she control whether the leaders went to work or not?
After working non-stop for almost a week, Yan Xiu also finished his work and returned from abroad. The two busy people took time out of their busy schedules to attend a large auction in City B.
After Gu Ting became popular, Zhou Jing hired a stylist to take charge of her clothing and dressing. The overall look she wore at the auction today was very consistent with her temperament. Her hair was tied into a bun, with a strand of hair left on the side of her ear, and she wore earrings that were not exaggerated, which gave her a very atmospheric look.
Her style is not complicated and her makeup is not gorgeous, but instead it sets off her face. Her facial features are delicate and distinctive, with harmonious combinations and smooth contours. Her pair of bright eyes are shining and she looks lively and energetic.
She was wearing a silver strapless evening gown today. When she walked, it was as if the moonlight was pouring down and the stars were flowing, noble and elegant.
Gu Ting is very satisfied with his appearance. Brief comment: When the working oxen and horses are unbridled and look at the vast green grassland, the whole oxen and horses are full of vitality.
Yan Xiu's outfit was much simpler, just a white shirt and a suit, but he had broad shoulders, long legs and a tall stature. He liked sports so his figure was not thin. When he put on a suit, he really looked like a male model, but the masculine power hidden in his body was revealed when he walked, and he was more aggressive and manly than a male model.
Yan Xiu came to pick her up at the agreed hotel. As soon as they met, they were both stunned for a moment.
Yan Xiu quickly came back to his senses, his eyes sparkling like autumn water, and he smiled and praised: "You are very beautiful tonight."
Gu Ting looked away a little awkwardly and complimented him casually, "You're not bad either, you have a nice figure..."
After she finished speaking, the hand on her neck stopped moving, and she stopped moving, only her pupils were shaking.
What the hell is she talking about?
She suddenly raised her head, her eyes as determined as if she had just joined the Communist Party: "I mean, you are tall and have long legs, so anything you wear will suit you."
Yan Xiu couldn't help laughing: "I still like the first compliment, it's so honest."
Gu Ting: “!!!” I didn’t expect you to be this kind of person, ahh ...
By the time Gu Ting had calmed down from his indescribable mood, the car they were riding in had arrived at the largest auction house in City B.
The two of them entered the lobby of the auction together and found that it was surprisingly spacious. The huge venue was crowded with people, toasting and laughing, and there were a lot of people.
Lian Yanxiu was a little surprised at the number of participants today. He then explained to Gu Ting that this auction might have very precious collections, which attracted so many people to participate.
This is undoubtedly a good thing for Gu Ting. This time she brought imperial purple and imperial green, as well as several kilograms of ambergris and gem bowls. The more people participate in the auction, the greater the probability of her items being auctioned off.
Her wealth has been growing rapidly recently, but after she bought some real estate and movable properties such as shops, the money she can use in her card has become less, so it's time to recharge her wallet.
After the two of them entered, several people who were familiar with Yan Xiu came to greet them soon. They chatted about scientific research, artificial intelligence, business, Wall Street and other fields. Gu Ting listened with relish, thinking that she could broaden her horizons, but she always felt like she was being stared at 365 degrees.
Gu Ting knew that her face had been all over the screen on various platforms recently, and many people must have remembered her, so it was understandable that some people would take a second look when they saw her in person. Besides, she was stared at wherever she went now, so she had been forced to get used to it and didn't take it too seriously until someone called her from behind.
"Gu Ting, come too."
The voice was pleasant, but when it came out of Gu Ting's mouth, it always felt a bit sarcastic.
Gu Ting turned around, smiled calmly, and said, "Hannah."
Looking at the man Hanna was holding, he was also an acquaintance, Yan Zheyuan, the son of Yan Xiu's second uncle.
Yan Zheyuan stared at the back of the man next to Gu Ting, then suddenly threw his hand away and hooked it around Yan Xiu's neck. In a split second, he transformed from a quiet handsome man to a happy boy, smiling brighter than a flower: "Brother, you're coming to the auction too!"
Gu Ting was not surprised by his completely different attitude towards him, because Old Master Yan firmly believed in the wolf-like corporate culture and trained his sons and grandsons to compete with each other, which led to very strange relationships between the brothers and nephews in the Yan family. For example, he couldn't stand the brotherly friendship between Second Uncle Yan and Father Yan Xiu, and the relationship between Yan Xiu and Yan Zheyuan was only cousins, so it was even more difficult for them to get close to each other.
However, blood relationship is really amazing. Under the intentional guidance of Grandpa Yan, the relationship between Yan Xiu's father and Uncle Yan was still close. So after Yan Xiu's father passed away, Uncle Yan took good care of Yan Xiu and did not, as Grandpa Yan wished, get rid of his eldest brother's children to consolidate his position.
Yan Zheyuan is a little bit awkward. He is deeply influenced by Old Master Yan and is wary of Yan Xiu, who may replace his father as heir. However, he is also warned by Second Uncle Yan, which prevents him from doing anything cruel.
Moreover, everyone admires the strong, and Yan Xiu has been an excellent student since childhood, with a smart mind and can learn things quickly. Therefore, Yan Zheyuan loves and hates his cousin Yan Xiu, which makes his attitude towards Yan Xiu very awkward and strange, sometimes distant, sometimes close, sometimes affectionate, sometimes cold.
Now that Yan Xiu has left the Yan family and has no influence on his second uncle Yan, Yan Zheyuan has become enthusiastic about his cousin again.
Yan Xiu was not too surprised to see Yan Zheyuan, because his cousin liked new things, liked to join in the fun, and was a big spender.
Yan Xiu finished the previous round of conversation and turned to Yan Zheyuan, "Are there any collections you like? Do you have enough money?"
Yan Zheyuan's smile faded a little, but he was still in a good mood: "Brother Enough, you don't have to worry about me."
Yan Xiu: "I'm not worried. I'm saying that if you have enough money, you can give me some. I'm short of money recently."
Yan Zheyuan: “…”
"Don't be ridiculous, brother. You're short of money and you're coming to the auction?"
Yan Xiu turned his gaze towards Gu Ting and said confidently, "I got it for free."
At that moment, Yan Zheyuan cursed crazily in his heart: "*%￥@&..."
The eldest grandson of the Yan family couldn't even come up with tens of millions. It was really... too sad, too pitiful, and too cruel!
"Brother, the sports brand endorsement you did for Qianyan has very good sales. It's actually a good deal for me after you left. We are brothers, so I will transfer the 30 million to you right now." Yan Zheyuan said as he called the accountant.
Gu Ting looked at Yan Xiu with amazement: Your cousin is really good, he is very generous.
Yan Xiu gestured for her to come closer, then leaned close to her ear and said slowly and with a smile in his voice, "Since you were by my side today, I just wanted to have some fun. I didn't expect it to actually work."
Gu Ting again: "..."
She looked at Yan Zheyuan again with eyes filled with sympathy. You didn't expect that your brother was just joking and was happy, but you were so sincere and heartbroken, and even gave him money. You lost both the wife and the army, and this is it?
But we really can't blame Yan Zheyuan for being so gullible. After all, Yan Xiu has such a harmless and handsome face that makes people not be on guard. Who could tell that he was lying just now?
Even Han Na, who was sulking on the side, didn't notice. She just crossed her arms and smiled coldly at Gu Ting: "I didn't expect you knew Zheyuan. I'm Zheyuan's classmate and girlfriend. Maybe you and I will be relatives in the future."
Gu Ting didn't even think about it: "Impossible."
Hanna lowered her arms, frowned, and was about to speak when Yan Zheyuan hugged her from behind and asked, "Nana, what are you talking about?"
Hanna's expression changed instantly, and she said with a charming smile, "I told Tingting that we didn't get to know each other until we fought. The first time we worked together, maybe because of my temper, it didn't go well, so Brother Yanxiu directly canceled the contract. Later, Tingting became the spokesperson for Qianyan's brand. The second time was on 'Celebrity Survival Diary'. I was originally going to be in it, but then Tingting and her friends probably didn't like me, so they asked the production team to cut all my scenes. Otherwise, this show has been very popular recently, and I could have benefited from it."
Hannah didn't complain at all, but she looked pitiful.
She is really pitiful. Ever since she left S City in disgrace last time, her Han family's business has encountered a major crisis and its assets have shrunk rapidly. Han's father has tried his best to persuade her to help the Han family overcome this crisis, otherwise she would not agree to the pursuit of Yan Zheyuan, the playboy.
Yan Zheyuan didn't care about the mess in the entertainment industry. He and Han Na had only been together recently, and he was also busy with company affairs. The two of them were rarely together, so he was even less clear about the grudge between Han Na and Gu Ting, and was quite surprised to hear that.
"Sister Ting, why did you cut Nana's scenes?" Yan Zheyuan asked politely. As for the endorsement, his brother was there, so he didn't dare to say a word.
Gu Ting couldn't help laughing in her heart. After taking dozens of acting classes, the time for the test had come. So she frowned slightly, her eyes three parts speechless, three parts angry, and four parts aggrieved: "Nana, what you said hurts my heart so much. Why did I do this? Don't you have any idea?"
Hannah certainly knew, but she was in a victim's position, and the situation was more favorable to her, so she played dumb: "I just can't figure it out, that's why I'm asking."
Gu Ting: As expected, as a female star who has filmed several idol dramas, her acting skills are still acceptable.
Fortunately, Gu Ting had already made up his mind. Blinking his eyelids, his eyes were full of concern: "Nana, you lost your temper during the filming of the program, scolded the cameraman, disrespected the program rules, asked for special treatment, and even formed a clique, instigating Wang Mowen to cause trouble for Mengmeng and me. There is even a video of you scolding Mengmeng, Fang Qi and me in the room, and you and Xia Yunyan complained about the unusual relationship between a movie star with a family and a female star... The post-production teacher still has all this footage, you didn't forget it all, did you?"
"The production team cut your scene because they didn't want your reputation to be ruined, didn't want to ruin your future, and were protecting you. It's for your own good! And you're turning the tables and playing dumb. Aren't you a bit ungrateful?"
"I, I..." Hannah was speechless.
After her breakdown, she didn't hate Gu Ting, Yan Xiu, or Yan Zheyuan for being useless. She only hated herself for forgetting the pain after the wound healed. Why did she offend Gu Ting by being so mean?
Only in this situation did Hannah finally wake up from her anger. She was trembling after waking up. The family business took a sharp turn for the worse, funds were in crisis, accounts were frozen, her father was so thin that he even had a beer belly, and her mother had sold her jewelry and bags... The recent painful and tormenting days suddenly came to her mind.
At the same time, in her mind was the tearful apology video of Heimiao's boss, the netizens' summary of the bad guys who fell at the hands of Gu Ting, the rumors circulating in the underworld that the brothers in the underworld dared not to mess with Gu Ting, a master's live broadcast admonishing people not to try to mess with the female top star who is currently in the limelight, otherwise they would be courting death, a video of a company that enshrined a statue of Gu Ting and whose career was on the rise... and countless other cases.
Hannah's heart suddenly turned cold, so cold that she wanted to slap herself in the face right away.
"I'm sorry Sister Ting, I was just talking nonsense just now, don't take it to heart!" As the saying goes, poverty teaches people how to make the most of their time. Hanna didn't want to become poor anymore. If she became poorer, her whole family would have to sleep on the streets.
So she knew what to do and apologized immediately with a sincere attitude, but there was a hint of fear in the depths of her pupils.
Yan Zheyuan: “…” What the hell?
Gu Ting: "Uh..."
Who could have thought that she would be able to hear Hannah apologize to her in her lifetime?
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