Who's going to be the female lead's simp? Aren't the supporting female characters mor

Yunjin Oriental, 28th floor.

The door opened.

The room was indeed very large and luxuriously decorated. Outside the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, the river view was dazzling, and the neon lights dyed the river surface with a myriad of colors.

But the house was empty.

This is a fully furnished apartment that has never been lived in.

There was no furniture, no bed, not even a chair.

There were only cold marble floors and stark white walls.

The air was filled with the lingering smell of formaldehyde from the renovation and a sense of desolation.

"Xiaoyu, what...how are we going to sleep tonight?" Gao Beining stood in the empty living room, her voice echoing. "Should I go buy a mattress?"

He patted his pockets and realized that he didn't even have enough money left to buy a decent mattress.

"No need, I want to be alone." Lin Ruyu turned her back to him, looking at the night view outside the window, her voice indifferent.

Now that the house is in hand, Gao Beining, who can only afford to spend tens of thousands of yuan, is of little use for the time being.

Staying here will only annoy her.

"Huh? But..."

"Beining, I'm really tired." Lin Ruyu turned around, her face full of exhaustion. "So much happened today, I want to take a shower and rest. You should go back first, okay?"

It's that irresistible tone again.

Although Gao Beining didn't want to leave, he felt that he looked too disheveled today and should go back to change his clothes, and while he was at it... try to make some money.

"Okay, you get some rest. Call me anytime if you need anything, I'll be there right away!"

The door closed.

Lin Ruyu was left alone in the large room.

She took off her high heels, stepped barefoot onto the cold floor, and walked to the French windows.

The city beneath her feet remained bustling, its traffic flowing like a golden river. But this prosperity was separated from her by a thick layer of glass.

There was no Bai Jingyou's concern, no Chu Xuan's sports car chauffeur, and even Zhang Wei, that annoying roommate, was nowhere to be seen.

There was only deathly silence.

She hugged her knees, slowly squatted down, and leaned against the cold glass.

My stomach growled twice.

I'm hungry.

But there isn't even a drop of hot water here.

In the past, at this time of year, as long as she posted a hungry emoji on her WeChat Moments, various food delivery services would be delivered to her downstairs within half an hour.

Now, she picks up her phone and looks at her past call history, which only shows her dissatisfaction with Bai Jingyou.

Clearly, she had no idea that the world didn't revolve around her.

……

Meanwhile, at the Gao Group headquarters, in the chairman's office.

The ashtray was piled high with tobacco, and the air was thick with the pungent smell of tobacco.

Gao Tianxiong sat in the large leather chair, looking as if he had aged ten years.

Her once meticulously combed hair was now somewhat disheveled, and her eyes were bloodshot as she stared at the red financial statement on the table.

"Chairman Gao, this is the third supplier to send a termination letter."

The CFO stood in front of his desk, nervously reporting, "Due to the work stoppage at Blue Ocean Intelligent, the daily penalty fees are snowballing. Just now, several minority shareholders started making a scene in the group chat, saying they want to withdraw their shares and hold you accountable for your decision-making errors."

Gao Tianxiong forcefully stubbed out his cigarette in the ashtray, so hard that he almost shattered the glass.

"These bloodsuckers! When things were going well, they all lauded Chairman Gao's wisdom, but now that they're facing some difficulties, they want to jump ship?"

His voice was hoarse, carrying a desperate ruthlessness. "What about that founder surnamed Zhao from the other side of Blue Ocean? Still hasn't given a straight answer?"

"No." The CFO shook his head. "That guy is stubborn. He said he wouldn't start production unless there were compliant industrial-grade chips, saying he couldn't ruin the company's reputation. He said... he said even if it meant going bankrupt, he couldn't use substandard products."

"Bullshit! What kind of signboard is this? Survival is the only thing that matters!" Gao Tianxiong angrily swept the documents off the table. "Are they trying to drive me to my death?!"

All the roads are blocked.

The funding chain broke down, the technology providers went on strike, and the raw materials were monopolized.

This is not just the failure of one project; it could cripple the entire Gao Group's cash flow.

Just then, there was a gentle knock on the office door.

The male assistant who had been following Gao Tianxiong pushed open the door and came in, his face pale and hesitant to speak.

"If it's bad news, don't say it." Gao Tianxiong covered his forehead, his temples throbbing. "I can't stand bad news right now."

"Chairman Gao...it's...it's a family matter." The assistant swallowed hard, his voice trembling slightly.

Gao Tianxiong looked up abruptly: "Home? What happened at home? Did something happen in Beining?"

Although his son was a good-for-nothing, he only had one son after all.

"Young Master..." The assistant glanced at the mess on the ground and said with a forced smile, "Young Master tricked the nanny away this afternoon and ran away."

"So what if he ran away! What else can that bastard do besides cause trouble?" Gao Tianxiong breathed a sigh of relief, as long as the man wasn't dead.

"No... when the young master left, he went into your study." The assistant lowered his head, not daring to look Gao Tianxiong in the eye. "He pried open the bottom drawer of your desk and took all the... spare cash inside."

The air freezes.

There was about 50,000 to 60,000 yuan in cash in that drawer.

Although this wasn't a large sum of money for the Gao family, it was a significant amount at this troublesome time.

More importantly, his son not only failed to learn his lesson, but continued to cause trouble.

"What did you say?"

Gao Tianxiong's voice was terrifyingly soft, as if it were being squeezed out from between his teeth.

"The young master took the money... supposedly to rent an apartment for that girl named Lin Ruyu. He even paid the down payment through Lianjia."

Snapped!

Gao Tianxiong slammed the purple clay teacup in his hand to the ground, shattering it into pieces.

That crisp sound was like the last straw that broke the camel's back.

He risked his life on the front lines, fighting for his family and his good-for-nothing son, battling those ruthless wolves in the company.

The results of it?

A fire broke out in the backyard.

That unfilial son stole money from the family to rent a luxury house for a woman.

"Okay...okay..."

Gao Tianxiong, enraged, laughed, his laughter so chilling it sent shivers down one's spine.

He clutched his chest, his face instantly turning a deep purplish-red, and he leaned back, collapsing heavily onto the leather chair.

"Chairman Gao! Chairman Gao!"

The office was in complete chaos.

......

The night was like a black pot that had been turned upside down, making it hard to breathe.

The Gao family villa was quiet, with only the wall lamps in the corridor emitting a dim yellow light.

Gao Beining crouched down, avoiding the security guard who was dozing on the first floor, and sneaked up to the second floor like a guilty mouse.

To be precise, he is now a thief.

The image of the banknotes scattered on the ground that afternoon was branding his mind like a hot iron.

That was his last bit of dignity, and also his last bit of wealth.

In order to maintain his image of being a spendthrift in front of Lin Ruyu, he emptied the emergency fund in his father's study drawer.

My pockets are emptier than my face now.

But he can't stop.

Xiaoyu has suffered such a great injustice; she needs comfort right now.

Flowers, gifts, bank transfers—which of these doesn't cost money?

The contemptuous look in Zhang Wei's eyes when she threw the money back made him feel extremely uncomfortable.

"As long as I get the money... I'll pay it back once things calm down at home."

Gao Beining made up an excuse for himself, but his steps didn't stop. He skillfully pushed open the door to his father's study.

Gao Tianxiong has been overwhelmed with problems related to Blue Ocean Intelligence lately and often stays at the company, which gave him an opportunity to take advantage of the situation.

The study was filled with the musty smell of tobacco.

Gao Beining didn't dare turn on the light. Using the moonlight streaming in from the window, she groped her way to the hidden compartment behind the bookcase.

This is a secret he discovered while playing hide-and-seek as a child. It usually contains jewelry left by his mother and a large sum of cash that his father had prepared for him.

Click.

The hidden compartment popped open.

Even in the darkness, that glittering jewel was still dazzling.

Jade bracelets, diamond necklaces, and several stacks of US dollars neatly arranged in the corner.

Gao Beining's breathing became rapid.

With all that, I could buy Xiaoyu not only a bag, but also a sports car.

When he drives his new car to school, who will dare to laugh at him?

Who does Bai Jingyou even count for?

He pulled out a cloth bag he had prepared beforehand and hurriedly shoved the contents into it.

Their movements were crude and devoid of any grace, like those of bandits plundering spoils of war.

"Mom, can I borrow your things for now? I'll buy you better things when I have money in the future."

He muttered to himself, but his hands moved faster and faster.

Greed blinded him to everything around him, including the faintest footsteps outside the door.

Just as he stuffed the last stack of US dollars into the bag and tightened the drawstring, preparing to retreat.

Snapped!

A blinding white light instantly filled the entire room.

Gao Beining subconsciously raised his hand to shield his eyes, his body stiffening on the spot.

"Is it all packed? Do you want me to help you carry it out?"

An old and weary voice rang out at the doorway, so cold it sent shards of ice flying.

Gao Beining shuddered and slowly lowered his hand.

Gao Tianxiong stood at the door, his face ashen, as if he had just crawled out of his grave.

Two burly men stood behind him; they were the family's security captains.

"Dad...please, please let me explain..." Gao Beining hid the cloth bag behind her back, forcing a smile that looked more like a grimace. "I just...I thought this jewelry was a bit old, and I wanted to get it repaired..."

"maintainance?"

Gao Tianxiong walked in step by step, his gaze falling on the bulging bag behind him, and then on the hidden compartment that had been rummaged through.

"Those are your mother's belongings. The company's cash flow is about to dry up, and I can't bear to touch these things." Gao Tianxiong's voice trembled, not from fear, but from extreme anger. "And you, you dare to steal from your own house in the middle of the night?"

"Dad! I really didn't steal it! I needed it urgently!" Gao Beining still tried to argue, his neck turning red with rage. "Xiaoyu was bullied, I can't just ignore it! As long as this period gets through..."

"It's that woman again."

Gao Tianxiong closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

The next second, he suddenly raised his hand.

Snapped! !

The slap was delivered with full force, and the crisp sound echoed in the study.

Gao Beining was spun around halfway after being hit, crashing into a bookshelf. Half of his face swelled up instantly, and blood seeped from the corner of his mouth.

The cloth bag in his hand fell to the ground, scattering jewelry everywhere.

"Dad! You hit me? You hit me for this little bit of money?" Gao Beining covered her face, her eyes filled with disbelief.

"I hit you because you're stupid! Because you're hopeless!" Gao Tianxiong pointed at his nose, his finger trembling violently. "You stole money from home for a woman who treats you like an ATM? Gao Beining, is your brain filled with lard?"

"Don't you dare talk about Xiaoyu like that!" Gao Beining roared back, like a wild beast that had lost its mind. "She loves me! We're truly in love! What do you money-grubbing people know?!"

Looking at his hysterical son, Gao Tianxiong's eyes went completely extinguished.

That kind of disappointment is more chilling than despair.

"Lock him up." Gao Tianxiong turned around, his back hunched like that of a frail old man. His tone had lost its former sternness, replaced only by a cold indifference. "No one is allowed to let him out without my permission. Confiscate his phone and cut off his internet. Since he's not thinking straight, keep him locked up until he is."

"How dare you! I am the eldest young master of the Gao family! Let me go!"

Two security guards stepped forward and lifted Gao Beining up from the left and right.

No matter how much he kicked, punched, and yelled, they simply dragged him out.