Huayu Chunqiu, starting from being adopted by a fairy mother

Chapter 398 Midnight Terror
Night fell, the starry sky was dim, and the streetlights cast a yellowish glow.

On the third day of the Lunar New Year, Yandu was different from usual, less lively and more deserted.

A man and a woman walked side by side on a quiet street.

The man hummed a little tune, feeling quite pleased with himself; he had taken care of another customer.

The woman was wearing a man's coat, had her arm linked with his, and leaned half of her body against him.

The man was Liu Jing, and the woman was Gao Yuanyuan. The two had just come out of Gao Yuanyuan's house and were slowly walking towards Huanxisha.

Gao Yuanyuan smiled foolishly, absentmindedly, and blankly, barely looking where she was going; her eyes were fixed on the man.

She has earned a lot of money in the past two years, including her own film and television salary, dividends from Huayang, and bonuses from Chunqiu.

One donkey, one way to tie it. Zhang Min let Pang Bing build her own empire, but made perfect arrangements for Gao Yuanyuan.

During Huayang's second shareholding reform, Gao Yuanyuan spent two yuan to buy two percent of Huayang International's shares.

At the same time, Zhang Min transferred her two beauty salons to Gao Yuanyuan.

Zhang Min did this mainly to prevent Gao Yuanyuan from going astray because of money. She was so good at winning people over; how could her younger sister not be loyal to her? Qianqian never tried to win Gao Yuanyuan over because she knew which side Gao Yuanyuan was on.

When Golden Harvest restructured, she took the opportunity to buy a lot of stocks, which have now increased nearly tenfold.

In 2008, her film and commercial endorsements netted her nearly 20 million yuan. Her two beauty salons were money-printing machines, generating 20 million yuan in profit annually. Adding in bonuses and dividends, her annual income was half a small fortune.

Gao Yuanyuan is a low-key, wealthy woman who never flaunts her wealth. She doesn't compromise her comforts even with money; she's simply a bourgeois woman.

In the neighborhood next to Huanxisha, she spent most of her savings to buy two large apartments. One was for her parents, and the other was given to her brother. She then told her family that it was Mu Tou's idea, and that he had given her the money.

Gao Yuanyuan is very good at interpersonal relationships, much better than Yang Mi, who claims to have high emotional intelligence. She frequently brings gifts home, seeks out famous doctors everywhere to treat her mother's illness, and often helps her brother introduce business opportunities. She does all these things in Liu Jing's name.

This is one of the main factors that made Gao Jia able to accept Liu Jing.

Liu Jing came to the Gao family today, but no dinner was prepared. The gifts were left there, a few pleasantries were exchanged, and then it was time to leave quickly.

Unlike Lao Yang, Gao's father had a long-standing friendship with Lao Yang, and they often had a couple of drinks together.

But once they got home, he was completely out of control. The meal was already prepared, and they were just waiting for their unofficial son-in-law to arrive.

The father and son worked together, and Gao Yuanyuan joined her father and brother in the drinking session. Liu Jing drank quite a bit.

The four of them drank three bottles of wine, and Liu Jing downed one bottle by himself.

Gao Yuanyuan ended the drinking session under the pretext of taking Liu Jing home. The father and son both knew perfectly well that she wouldn't actually take him home.

Huanxisha is in the next-door neighborhood, so the two of them walked back without needing to drive.

After being exposed to the cold wind all the way, Liu Jing's somewhat dizzy mind cleared up considerably.

The lights in the neighborhood were even dimmer. Liu Jingyi was tall and bold, while Gao Yuanyuan, with a man by her side, dared to travel the world.

"Thank you." Gao Yuanyuan kicked away the small stone blocking her way, her words carried away by the wind and not reaching Liu Jing's ears.

"What?" Liu Jing didn't hear clearly, still immersed in the drinking session tonight.

Yesterday I dealt with the Yang family, today I dealt with the Gao family, tomorrow let's see how I deal with the Liu family.

After thinking about it, I decided not to watch it. If I really dare to go to the Liu family tomorrow, he'll definitely be dealt with.

"Thank you." Gao Yuanyuan put her hands to her mouth like a megaphone and shouted loudly into the deserted neighborhood.

"I can't hear you." Liu Jing picked at his ear.

"You're so naughty," Gao Yuanyuan said with a grin, her voice louder this time, "I love you."

"Who do you love?" Liu Jing's voice was loud enough to echo throughout the neighborhood, and someone's dog started barking along. One dog barked, and several others followed suit, making the once quiet neighborhood lively.

"I love wood..."

"Why aren't you sleeping in the middle of the night? What's wrong with you?" The person on the third floor opened the window and started cursing.

"What are you barking for? Are you barking for sex?" The person whose dog was barking also cursed loudly.

Someone upstairs was throwing plastic bottles down, which almost hit Liu Jing.

"That's impolite, that's throwing things from a high place." Liu Jing sobered up considerably after being hit by the cold wind.

Gao Yuanyuan felt a bit tipsy after being exposed to the cold wind.

Suddenly being scolded and having her declaration of love interrupted, Gao Yuanyuan was indignant. Pointing upstairs, she cried out, "You're the one who... Waaah..."

Liu Jing covered Gao Yuanyuan's mouth. It was indeed our fault for disturbing the peace in the middle of the night, so let them vent their anger by scolding us a bit. They weren't even throwing poop at us; they were already being quite polite.

If this gets out of hand, it'll definitely be headline news tomorrow. Liu Jing has already come up with a headline: "National Goddess Disturbing the Peace in the Middle of the Night, Her Character Is Worrying."

"That old woman called me a 'womanizer'," Gao Yuanyuan said, looking aggrieved and pitiful.

"Let's call her when we get home." Liu Jing ruffled her hair. Sometimes he really couldn't figure out who was older.

"I don't have a nicer voice than Xiaobai," Gao Yuanyuan pouted.

In private, she speaks without any taboos, and Liu Jing is used to it.

"Xiao Bai will be here the day after tomorrow."

"I'll be in the US the day after tomorrow, let's video chat then. She tricked me last year, you get revenge for me, I want to see you ravage her."

"She can't possibly trick you?" Liu Jing asked in surprise. Don't let Da Meiyuan's seemingly timid appearance fool you; she's a powerful and commanding figure outside, about to be promoted to CEO.

In 2008, Gao Yuanyuan was also very busy. She was in charge of the production department of Spring and Autumn Film Studio and was also responsible for liaising with Golden Harvest.

She has served as the producer for many of Spring and Autumn's dramas. Even during the Chinese New Year, she was busy preparing for the TV series "The Message".

Producing is a very complicated job, involving many aspects, such as dealing with crew members, actors, upstream and downstream partners, and advertisers. It is even more tiring than being an actor.

Her performance over the past year has completely won over the company's employees, and General Manager Min is preparing to promote her to vice president.

"She got a role for Yaya, and the production team made a deal. If they could invite me for a cameo, they'd give the second female lead to Yaya. Then that bastard Xiaobai sold me out without hesitation." Gao Yuanyuan grabbed Liu Jing's arm and started to whine. "Isn't she infuriating? I've become her bargaining chip now. You help me get revenge, and I'll provide the tools."

"It's infuriating, absolutely infuriating," Liu Jing naturally echoed Da Meiyuan's words.

Da Meiyuan and Xiao Bai were his right-hand men; the two often fought side by side and had a deep revolutionary friendship. Since both parties were willing participants, Liu Jing really couldn't say anything.

"She's your secretary, let me vent my anger first."

"You can leave anytime you get home."

"No, carry me home, my feet hurt."

Liu Jing bent down, and Da Meiyuan jumped on top of him. Carrying someone on his back was quite easy.

Visiting someone at a normal time and visiting them during the New Year have different meanings. Today she was very happy; Liu Jing had solved a problem, and she had also resolved a knot in her heart.

"How come you've lost weight again?" Liu Jing could tell the approximate weight just by holding it.

"I grow thinner and thinner, yet I have no regrets; lovesickness makes me grow thin." Da Meiyuan, lying on his back, was not well-behaved, and gently bit Liu Jing's earlobe with her teeth.

Snapped……

Liu Jing slapped him with ease, "You want to take the postgraduate entrance exam, huh?"

"I want to pursue a master's degree." Da Meiyuan chuckled foolishly.

Liu Jing almost strained his back; you really need to have good language skills to talk to Da Meiyuan.

After that slap, Da Meiyuan didn't behave; instead, she became increasingly audacious.

Liu Jing struggled to get out of the elevator. If he hadn't pressed the button, his shirt would have been gone before the elevator even came out.

The door was quickly opened and slammed shut, and the battle was swiftly ignited.

As soon as Jinfeng Yulu met, they won but countless on earth.

After not seeing each other for months, I don't have any heartfelt words to say at this moment, I just want to open my heart.

Liu Jing forgot everything else, only caring about the beautiful woman.

Da Meiyuan abandoned everything, including her clothes.

*Snap*... The living room light came on.

what……

Da Meiyuan let out a scream, louder than she had from downstairs.

That shout woke Liu Jing up, and it was clear that Da Meiyuan was almost sober as well.

“Jia Jingwen…”

Da Mei Yuan jumped on Liu Jing, then realized that it was her best friend who had turned on the light, and angrily went to settle the score.

"Big sister, put your clothes on first, stop showing off your figure." Jia Jingwen looked listless, leaning against the wall, glancing at her best friend, and looking Liu Jing up and down. "Little guy, with that muscular body, it's a pity you're not a male model. If you came to Taiwan, your appearance fee would definitely be high. I'll introduce you to a few rich women, they'd go crazy for you."

Liu Jing and Gao Yuanyuan looked a bit disheveled. After getting dressed, they suddenly realized something was wrong.

This is Da Meiyuan's home, what's Jia Jingwen doing here? Even if she were here, I don't need to act like I've been caught cheating.

"I'm sorry, my family doesn't sell wood. But if you're a rich lady, I might consider it." Gao Yuanyuan came back to her senses.

"What kind of rich woman am I?" Jia Jingwen said with a wry smile.

"Turn over there, don't look." Gao Yuanyuan was embarrassed and annoyed. "Just say what you want to say, why are you staring at this piece of wood?"

“Don’t be embarrassed. We even took a bath together six years ago. The little boy has grown into a man, with so many assets now. He must have had his share of girls.” Jia Jingwen swallowed hard. What a blunder! Back then, she was only focused on the rich young men and neglected the little boy.

Even little boys grow up eventually. My best friend is amazing; she raised him for so many years and the reward is truly generous.

Back when they were on the set of "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber," Alyssa Chia knew that Gao Yuanyuan and Liu Jing were having an affair. She didn't take it seriously, assuming her best friend just wanted a taste of something new.

She wasn't surprised by their current state; it was bound to happen sooner or later. Besides, there were many rumors circulating in the martial arts world, many of which were skeptical, but she knew they were true.

At the time, she disagreed with Gao Yuanyuan's choice and even advised her that the past cannot be changed and the future is unreliable, so it is best to seize the present.

Her best friend didn't listen to a word; good advice is useless against a damn fool. She was waiting for Gao Yuanyuan to hit a brick wall, then come crying to her, battered and bruised.

Little did I know that years later, it was she who was crying and complaining, and that I was the one who deserved to die.

"What are you doing here?" Liu Jing frowned and sat casually on the sofa.

"How about it? Isn't our Yuanyuan fun?" Jia Jingwen raised an eyebrow, her tone provocative.

Of course it's fun.

Liu Jing suddenly realized, no wonder his Yuanyuan became a language master, it's true that you become influenced by your surroundings.

"Jia, weren't you at the hotel? Why are you here?" Da Meiyuan finally got ready and once again became an elegant and pure girl.

The two are best friends. After Alyssa Chia got married, she basically stopped contacting people in the entertainment industry, except for Gao Yuanyuan. Their relationship actually got better.

Whenever Alyssa Chia visits Yandu, she usually stays at Gao Yuanyuan's place.

It wasn't surprising that she was here; Gao Yuanyuan was just a little surprised.

It would have been better if she hadn't said that, because Jia Jingwen became extremely agitated after hearing this. "You brat, you have no humanity when it comes to men. It's one thing that you didn't pick me up from the airport, but you don't answer my calls or reply to my texts. I want to kill you."

"Ahem, well, I had a couple of drinks with my dad tonight and didn't notice." Da Meiyuan said guiltily.

Jia Jingwen flew to Yandu today, arriving around four or five in the afternoon. She was waiting for her man at home then; she wouldn't have gone to pick up her boyfriend, let alone her best friend.

Before Liu Jing arrived, she would still call and text her best friend. After Liu Jing came to her house, she ignored her best friend completely. She didn't even bother to read text messages, and when Jia Jingwen called twice, she not only didn't answer either, but also turned off her phone.

Now it's quiet, and no one will disturb the family dinner.

She's a woman who has no humanity when it comes to the opposite sex; Da Meiyuan perfectly embodies this trait.

"Are you keeping Uncle company? You're keeping Wood company, aren't you?" Jia Jingwen said disdainfully, sitting down next to Liu Jing and directly ordering her master, "Pour me a cup of tea, consider it an apology."

"What's wrong with you?" Da Meiyuan asked, pouring tea with a puzzled look.

"Don't even mention it. The hotel I booked was terrible, and I wanted to change to another one, but my card got frozen. I called you for help, but it was no use. You know what? I almost had to use facial recognition to take a taxi, but luckily I had a few dozen yuan in my wallet. I took a taxi to your place, and thankfully I hadn't changed my PIN, otherwise I would be homeless tonight." Jia Jingwen's face was full of bitterness, and she felt even more miserable about her situation.

"It's not that bad. You can rely on your connections. People still recognize Zhao Min from back then." Gao Yuanyuan handed over the tea, sat down next to her, and put her arm around her best friend's shoulder.

Recently, Alyssa Chia has been confiding in her a lot, and she is very aware of what the other person has been going through.

When her best friend said she wanted to get married, she tried to dissuade her several times, saying that her boyfriend wasn't a good match. For her friend's future, she even asked Zhang Min to help her investigate the man's background.

When the information came out, it was utterly absurd.

The other family is middle class, not wealthy at all. And to make matters worse, he's a typical playboy with a very chaotic private life.

Gao Yuanyuan felt that, in comparison, Liu Jing was simply a moral exemplar.

But her best friend had always been eyeing wealthy families, and having finally hooked up with a rich second-generation heir, she wasn't about to give up because of a few words of advice from her.

Da Meiyuan's criteria for choosing a partner are different from Jia Jingwen's; one likes talented men, while the other likes wealthy men.

Compassion doesn't save those who have abandoned themselves. Since they won't listen, then I won't say anything more. Perhaps after the two get married, the man will repent and start a new life.

Obviously, that's impossible.

"Your card is frozen? Did you get into trouble? Or are you being sued for debt?" Liu Jing ignored everything else and focused on this key question.

"Didn't Yuanyuan tell you?" Jia Jingwen said dejectedly. "You should at least think of me properly." Normally, she would have bantered with Liu Jing, but right now she wasn't in the mood for it at all.

"What did you say? You haven't really done anything wrong, have you? Don't drag my Yuanyuan into this." Liu Jing shook his head.

Although Gao Yuanyuan didn't mention Alyssa Chia to him, he could roughly guess what was going on, since topics about Alyssa Chia and her husband were frequently exposed.

Leaving aside what happened before their marriage, shortly after their marriage, when Alyssa Chia was about to give birth, her husband was arrested for drunk driving while on a trip, and there was a young woman in the car with him.

Everyone knows what those two went to do and what they did.

Following domestic violence, conflicts with her mother-in-law, and scandalous rumors, a series of negative news stories surfaced. Although Alyssa Chia faded from the entertainment industry, she still received a lot of news, none of it positive.

Judging from her appearance, there must be problems in her marriage. Liu Jing felt it was better to remain an observer; it takes two to tango, and outsiders' advice to reconcile or separate is usually wrong.

“You…” Jia Jingwen was furious. We used to be good friends.

"Okay, okay, Wood was just kidding. I didn't tell him about your situation, he knows nothing," Gao Yuanyuan quickly comforted her. "If you say anything more, he'll drive you crazy. You've completely forgotten how that guy choked people to death back then."

Things have only gotten a little better in the last two years; they've made more concessions to us, but sometimes they can still be incredibly rude.

A warm feeling rose in Jia Jingwen's heart; her best friend was still the most reliable. She hadn't told her man a single one of these shameful secrets.

She reached out and grasped Gao Yuanyuan's hand, her eyes brimming with tears of gratitude. "Yuanyuan, thank you for still giving me some dignity."

"Of course, we're best friends, right?" Gao Yuanyuan blinked her big eyes. "A moment of passion is worth a thousand pieces of gold. I'm not Yang Mi, I don't have time to gossip about your affairs. If you weren't here, we might have already gone at it."

"Mmm." Jia Jingwen was even more moved and buried her face in Gao Yuanyuan's arms, crying. All her pent-up grievances finally found an outlet.

Liu Jing wasn't bothered at all by the fact that she wasn't his woman and could cry all she wanted.

He got up, walked to the refrigerator, and took a bottle of mineral water. Drinking too much alcohol makes you thirsty.

Seeing Liu Jing's seemingly unaffected expression, Jia Jingwen felt a pang of sorrow and cried even harder.

"It's good to cry it out. Keeping it inside can lead to depression." Liu Jing scratched his head. Should I try to comfort him? It's so awkward just watching; it feels like I'm bullying him.

Gao Yuanyuan patted her best friend on the back, too busy to pay attention to her.

Jia Jingwen was crying so hard that she didn't have time to pay attention to anything else.

"Whose fishpond doesn't overflow? Whose chimney doesn't puff out smoke? A small spark in one's heart can easily ignite into a fire. Let's all just give way to each other."

He wasn't just talking without understanding the situation; the battle with his teacher that afternoon had given him a lot to think about.

Seeing how pitifully the other person was crying, he couldn't help but offer a suggestion, "If you really can't make it work, then just get a divorce..."

"Big brother, it hasn't come to that yet." Gao Yuanyuan winked at him discreetly, "Don't say anything more. She was fine to begin with, but your words have only made her more upset."

"I'm going to take a shower."

Tonight, Liu Jing is going to upgrade to the "Big Beauty" level, and no one can stop him or delay anything.

(End of this chapter)