Film and TV: Starting from childhood, I will give up Zhong Yi

Chapter 338 The only hardship I've ever experienced was an iced Americano.
Jiang Nansun lay lazily on the passenger seat, arms crossed, in a very relaxed posture.

The car started smoothly, and she turned her head to ask, "Where are you taking me?"

"go home."

Jiang Nansun's beautiful eyebrows furrowed slightly, and she tilted her head gently, a hint of doubt appearing in her eyes.

Lin Yuan added calmly, "I mean, go back to your home."

"Didn't you just say you were going to take me out to play?"

"Another day," Lin Yuan answered readily, then slowly explained.
“I said this on purpose for Wang Yongzheng to hear, to put an end to his arrogance. Think about it, he’s been working day and night on the construction site, rushing to finish the job. When he thinks about us having fun outside, do you think he wouldn’t feel depressed?”

As for Princess Jiang, he needed to take it slow and gradual, like boiling a frog in warm water; he wasn't in a hurry.

"Oh."

Jiang Nansun responded, feeling relieved. If she had really gone out alone with Lin Yuan, she would have felt a little guilty towards Zhang Anren.

She immediately complained, "That Wang Yongzheng is really annoying. The matter has been resolved, but he still has to put on a sour face and drive all the workers away."

Originally, she felt very accomplished for mediating between the two sides to ease tensions and allow them to continue working together. However, Wang Yongzheng was like a dog biting Lü Dongbin, ungrateful for her kindness and showing no appreciation whatsoever.

Lin Yuan followed up on her words and complained, "I don't know what he's so stubborn about. His initial demand was for the workers to redo the work, but after you persuaded them to come back and redo it, he started saying some inexplicable things."

Jiang Nansun said indignantly, "That's right, that's right. He made me work for nothing. I don't know what he's so arrogant about."

“You didn’t work for nothing today,” Lin Yuan turned to look at her, his tone hinting at guidance. “At least you left a good impression on the workers, which will make communication much easier in the future. It also lets Wang Yongzheng know that you’re not so easily manipulated. Otherwise, you can expect him to ride roughshod over you from now on.”

Jiang Nansun arrogantly raised his chin: "Hmph! He can forget about it!"

Lin Yuan smiled at her and didn't say anything more.

The two quieted down, and soft, soothing music played in the car. Jiang Nansun played on her phone for a while, then gradually felt sleepy, her eyelids grew heavier and heavier, and she soon fell asleep.

When the car came to a steady stop in front of the Jiang family's house on Fuxing Road, Lin Yuan did not wake her up immediately.

Looking at her peaceful sleeping face, he first took two beautiful photos, and then quietly moved closer to take a few photos together.

Then he reached out and gently patted Jiang Nansun's cheek, and then pinched her chin.

Jiang Nansun's eyelashes trembled slightly, and her eyes slowly opened, still hazy from just waking up.

Lin Yuan joked, "If you don't wake up soon, I'm planning to kidnap you and take you to my house."

Jiang Nansun slowly came to her senses, pushed Lin Yuan's hand away, and asked with a slightly sleepy and innocent air, "Why are we taking him back?"

“Hmm…” Lin Yuan drawled out, “It can be done.”

Jiang Nansun tilted her head and thought for a few seconds before realizing that Lin Yuan was making a dirty joke. She parted her lips slightly, wrinkled her face slightly, and looked at him with a mixture of reproach and anger.

"At least your dad would really like us to be like this," Lin Yuan said with a nonchalant smile, stopping there. "Get out of the car."

“In his eyes, I’m just a tool for him to curry favor with rich people,” Jiang Nansun muttered discontentedly as he unbuckled his seatbelt.

Lin Yuan nudged her arm with his, his tone slightly teasing: "In this world, beautiful girls are like production machines on an assembly line, endless in number. If you want to gain my appreciation, Jiang Nansun, you still need to work harder."

Jiang Nansun retorted, "I have enough of Zhang Anren's appreciation."

"Perhaps," Lin Yuan said noncommittally.

He got out of the car, and Jiang Nansun followed him out.

"Why did you get off the bus too?" Jiang Nansun walked up to him and asked in confusion.

“Look at Brother Jiang, oh no, Uncle Jiang.” Lin Yuan patted Jiang Nansun on the back as usual, his tone natural. “Since you’re here, you should at least say hello. You go first.”

Jiang Nansun was slightly surprised. Lin Yuan had behaved much better these two times and hadn't spanked her.

Without thinking further, she strode ahead.

In the living room, Jiang Pengfei was drinking tea, staring at a glaring green light on his phone screen, his brow furrowed in worry.

Seeing Jiang Nansun and Lin Yuan return together, his face instantly lit up with joy, and he quickly stepped forward to greet them: "Nansun, you've finally figured it out."

He patted Jiang Nansun's shoulders with both hands, his tone full of undisguised joy, "You should have broken up with that poor boy Zhang Anren a long time ago. Look at you, how well-matched you and Lin Yuan are."

As Jiang Pengfei spoke, he placed Jiang Nansun's left hand on Lin Yuan's right hand, and a chrysanthemum-like smile bloomed on his old face.

That Zhang Anren only has a pittance of money, which he keeps hidden away, unwilling to invest it. He has no fighting spirit whatsoever.

Based on his meager monthly salary, he'll probably need financial support from the Jiang family to buy baby formula for his child in the future.

Then look at Lin Yuan, he's incredibly wealthy, and he waived the 40 million interest without hesitation. If Nan Sun follows him, not only will she continue to live a life of luxury, but her whole family will also benefit.

Jiang Nansun immediately pulled her hand away, glaring angrily at Jiang Pengfei: "I haven't broken up with Zhang Anren, and I won't break up with Zhang Anren!"

These words infuriated Jiang Pengfei. He pointed at his daughter, exasperated, "What kind of drug did Zhang Anren give you that made you so determined to be with him?"

Jiang Nansun remained unyielding: "He didn't drug me. My own love life is none of your business."

"Dad is doing this for your own good!" Jiang Pengfei gestured rapidly in front of him. In front of Lin Yuan, he couldn't lose his temper, so he could only continue to persuade him earnestly, "You've been spoiled since you were little. With Zhang Anren's living conditions, can you endure the hardships he has?"

Jiang Nansun retorted defiantly, "Why can't I!"

Jiang Pengfei bluntly exposed her whining: "If the meals are the same every week, you'll start yelling and complaining. Can you stand eating leftovers every day with Zhang Anren?"

"And then there's getting your hair done. A single haircut costs several thousand yuan. Is Zhang Anren willing to spend that much money on you?"

"Not to mention all those designer clothes and bags you're wearing, which one of them was bought for you by Zhang Anren? Do you think he'll be willing to spend money on these things for you in the future?"

Jiang Nansun's tone was full of naivety: "It's not a big deal if we don't buy it. As long as we're happy together, that's all that matters. Besides, how do you know Zhang Anren doesn't want to?"

These words completely ignited Jiang Pengfei's anger: "You've really been blinded by love!"

Lin Yuan spoke up at the right moment, saying, "Uncle Jiang, I think that's really what Nan Sun is thinking."

"Your ideas are great, but reality is harsh," Jiang Pengfei said, looking at Jiang Nansun. "You're all talk and no action now because you haven't needed the money yet. Once you really need it, see if Zhang Anren will be willing to spend it on you!"

Lin Yuan continued, "Uncle Jiang, don't be angry. Let me tell you a story."

At the end of the Western Han Dynasty, there was a man named Bao Xuan. When he was young, his family was very poor, and he studied with his wife Huan Shaojun's father.

Huan Shaojun's father discovered that although Bao Xuan came from a poor family, he was intelligent, diligent, and eager to learn, and believed that he would surely achieve great things in the future.

So she betrothed her virtuous and beautiful youngest daughter, Huan Shaojun, to him.

On the day of the wedding, Bao Xuan pushed his dilapidated wheelbarrow to the Huan residence to pick up his bride.

The entire Huan family mansion was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations.

Huan Shaojun's father knew that Bao Xuan was poor, so he gave him a large dowry.

When Bao Xuan saw how much dowry his father-in-law had given him, his first reaction was not happiness, but rather a great deal of pressure.

When his wife, Huan Shaojun, discovered this, she asked him, "You seem troubled. Why are you unhappy?" Bao Xuan replied, "My father-in-law gave me such a large dowry, of course hoping you would live a good life with me. But I am a poor scholar; I cannot rely on you forever, on the dowry given by my father-in-law. I hope my wife is someone who can share my joys and sorrows, someone who shares my aspirations. I don't want a rich young lady to come with such a large dowry; if you can't get used to our family's poverty, what will we do in the future?"

Upon hearing this, Huan Shaojun said, "I'll handle this. The reason my father betrothed me to you is because he values ​​your character. Since you consider this dowry a burden, then I will return it all."

Huan Shaojun returned all the dowry her father had given her, leaving nothing behind. She changed into simple cloth clothes and, together with Bao Xuan, pushed a cart back to her husband's home.

After returning home, Huan Shaojun gave up her life of luxury and devoted herself to being a wife and mother to Bao Xuan, upholding the virtues of womanhood.

Bao Xuan married such a wonderful wife that he was able to concentrate on his studies, eventually passing the imperial examinations and becoming a high-ranking official. Their son was equally accomplished, rising to the position of prefect of a prefecture.

This is the story of the deer-drawn cart.

Jiang Pengfei and Jiang Nansun listened intently, but Lin Yuan abruptly changed the subject, revealing his true intentions:

“I think you should cancel Nan Sun’s credit card, Uncle Jiang. Nan Sun is serious, and perhaps she, like Huan Shaojun, can really endure this hardship.”

Jiang Nansun suddenly turned her head and glared angrily at Lin Yuan.

Lin Yuan actually encouraged Jiang Pengfei to cancel her credit card.

What will she do about her living expenses in the future?
She always spent money lavishly when she went out. Although Zhang Anren thought she was a bit extravagant, he never stopped her. After all, she was spending money from her own card, so she felt confident.

But if she were to spend Zhang Anren's money, even setting aside whether Zhang Anren would be willing, she herself would feel guilty.

Jiang Pengfei hesitated. His daughter was strong-willed and determined. If she really gritted her teeth and persevered, wouldn't he be unable to stop her and Zhang Anren from getting together?

Lin Yuan saw his concerns and continued, "Uncle Jiang, I know you're worried about Nan Sun, but Nan Sun said that Zhang Anren is willing to spend money on her. Instead of you arguing, why not wait for time to tell? If Zhang Anren is really willing to make sacrifices for Nan Sun, and Nan Sun is willing to endure hardship with Zhang Anren, why not let them be together?"

Lin Yuan appeared rational and objective, but Jiang Nansun was secretly furious.

“That makes sense.” Jiang Pengfei softened his tone and looked at his daughter. “Nan Sun, don’t blame your father. If you really stay with him in the future, you’ll have to live this kind of life sooner or later. Just consider it an early adjustment. From now on, you can stay at home as usual, but I’ll have to stop you from using your credit card for a while. If you can get through this, I will never object to you again.”

Lin Yuan added, "Nan Sun, you should have confidence in Zhang Anren. You certainly wouldn't accept the money your mother secretly gave you, right?"

"Yes, yes, yes, but if you used the money your mother gave you, it doesn't count."

Jiang Pengfei immediately responded, speaking in a serious tone, but secretly he was plotting something. If his silly daughter could really persevere, he would have Dai Yin secretly wire her some money, and then he would consider it a failure.

"Fine, then I don't want it!"

Jiang Nansun shouted at Jiang Pengfei, glared at Lin Yuan, and angrily went upstairs.

After Jiang Nansun left, Lin Yuan and Jiang Pengfei sat down in the living room.

"Uncle Jiang, how's the stock market doing lately?"

Lin Yuan casually asked, wondering how long Jiang Pengfei could squander those 40 million.

Jiang Pengfei gave an awkward laugh, "The market hasn't been doing too well lately."

Lin Yuan said seriously, "The stock market is risky. Uncle Jiang, why don't you invest your money in my private equity fund? The returns are guaranteed."

Jiang Pengfei nodded and declined, saying, "I'll think about it some more."

Get up where you fall.

He still wants to turn his fortunes around in the stock market.

"Lin Yuan, are there any stocks that are doing well lately?" Jiang Pengfei asked, rubbing his hands together with a hint of anticipation.

Lin Yuan thought for a moment and then said, "I recently heard that there is a stock called Tianyun that has great potential, but I don't know how much it can rise."

"Oh?" Jiang Pengfei's eyes lit up, and a look of surprise appeared on his face.

There's a feeling that "the old man has finally decided to hand over the Burning Executioner."

This was the first time Lin Yuan had proactively revealed information about a potential dark horse stock to him.

He immediately pulled out his phone, eager to check the stock's status.

Lin Yuan then stood up: "I'll go up and say a few words to Nan Sun."

"Okay, okay, stay for dinner tonight!" Jiang Pengfei, focused entirely on stocks, quickly agreed.

Lin Yuan went up to the third floor, knocked twice on the door, and then pushed it open and entered.

Jiang Nansun was holding her phone, sending a message to her best friend Zhu Suosuo, her words filled with complaints about Lin Yuan.

Upon seeing him enter, she immediately covered her phone to her chest.

Lin Yuan teased, "Are you going to breastfeed your phone?"

Jiang Nansun glared at him irritably: "You're the one who's breastfeeding."

"I'm not going to steal your phone to look at it, what are you panicking about?" Lin Yuan continued to ask, "Are you still going to Songjiang tomorrow?"

Jiang Nansun replied curtly, "Go."

"Then I'll come pick you up again tomorrow."

Jiang Nansun responded softly, "Oh."

Watching Lin Yuan's departing figure, Jiang Nansun's lips curled up slightly.

I'll leave early tomorrow morning, and you can wait for me at my doorstep.

I even deliberately sent him a message to make him wait a little longer, since he was the one who schemed against me first today!

After going downstairs, Lin Yuan declined Jiang Pengfei's offer to stay and took a car home.

He sent Zhu Suosuo a message, asking her to come to his house that evening.

Zhu Suosuo didn't arrive at Lin Yuan's house until around 10 p.m.

She nestled against Lin Yuan, sat down on the sofa in the living room, and said softly, "I had dinner with Nan Sun, and then I took her to see my house."

Lin Yuan stroked her long legs and said casually, "She must have said a lot of bad things about me, right?"

Zhu Suosuo chuckled: "Nan Sun complained to me about you, saying that you are too bad. You actually secretly took pictures of her sleeping and even made her dad cancel her bank card. From now on, she will have to be very careful with every penny she spends."

Lin Yuan unbuttoned his inner garment with one hand, pushed it up, and let it change into various shapes. He said calmly, "She's different from us. She's never suffered any hardship. The only hardship she's ever experienced is drinking an iced Americano without sugar, yet she believes that love conquers all. I'm just letting her experience it firsthand to see if she can really do it."

Zhu Suosuo knew about Lin Yuan's past hardships, which was what she found most charming about him. From having nothing to becoming wealthy, she knew that behind Lin Yuan's current calm and composed demeanor lay countless nights of struggle and torment.

“I told Nansun that since your father isn’t giving you money right now, why don’t you move out and live with me for the time being?” Zhu Suosuo paused for a moment, looked at Lin Yuan’s reaction, and added, “Nansun hesitated a bit, but she still agreed.”

Lin Yuan lowered his head and gently took it in his mouth, teasingly saying, "Looks like I'll have to give you credit for this again."

Zhu Suosuo raised her neck, let out a muffled groan, and subconsciously tightened her arms, hugging Lin Yuan's neck even tighter.

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