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

At Haicheng Banshan Manor, the night was as dark as ink, but the lights burned the area a fiery red.

Chen Hao's return this time was accompanied by an astonishingly grand procession.

The luxury cars parked at the entrance of the manor alone are enough to hold a small car show.

The champagne tower was taller than a person, and waiters carried silver platters as they moved among the elegantly dressed women, the air filled with the cloying sweet smell of money fermenting.

Lin Ruyu stood in the center of the banquet hall, holding a wine glass in her hand, her back ramrod straight.

The Chanel haute couture gown she was wearing fit her perfectly, and the cinched waist accentuated her slender figure, even though she hadn't fully recovered.

The Van Cleef & Arpels necklace around her neck glittered dazzlingly under the crystal chandelier.

She turned her head slightly and felt the envious gazes from all around her. The feeling of floating on clouds made her slightly tipsy.

This is the life she has always dreamed of.

There are no landlords chasing rent, no boyfriends nitpicking, only endless praise and an inexhaustible credit limit.

Chen Hao stood beside her, chatting and laughing with several CEOs in the import and export trade. He would occasionally glance down at her, his eyes filled with doting affection.

"It seems Mr. Chen is going to make a big splash this time he's back in China."

"I just came back to keep my beloved company." Chen Hao smiled and raised his glass, casually putting his arm around Lin Ruyu's waist. "Business is secondary; the main reason is that I can't bear to see Ruyu suffer any more."

A chorus of compliments erupted from the surrounding crowd.

Lin Ruyu smiled demurely, finally able to vent her anger.

If that coward Gao Beining saw this scene, he'd probably be kicking himself.

As for Chu Xuan... that cripple with a broken leg, he's probably still crying and begging for his parents in the hospital right now.

Just then, the crowd at the entrance suddenly stirred, and the lively conversation seemed to be paused, creating a momentary vacuum.

Lin Ruyu subconsciously looked over.

The door opened, and Bai Jingyou walked in.

He wasn't wearing any fancy formal wear, but a minimalist black suit with a neatly tied tie.

He didn't try to be flamboyant, but the relaxed feeling that emanated from his very being made him the focus of the entire room instantly.

Beside him, with his arm linked, was Jiang Mengyao.

The pale purple dress, though not revealing, accentuated her fair skin and ethereal气质.

The two men, standing together, exuded an air of nobility unique to scions of aristocratic families, making the nouveau riche around them, who were still trying to put on a show, pale in comparison.

Lin Ruyu's smile froze for a moment.

It's Jiang Mengyao again.

Why is this woman's spirit so persistent?

But soon, Lin Ruyu straightened her back.

Things are different now. Standing next to her is Chen Hao, the sole heir of the Chen family in Haicheng. In terms of wealth and status, he is in no way inferior to the Bai family.

More importantly, Bai Jingyou was once her devoted lover.

An urge to show off welled up inside me.

She wanted to show Bai Jingyou that she, Lin Ruyu, could still thrive without him.

"Brother Chen Hao, that's Bai Jingyou, I know him too." Lin Ruyu tightened her grip on Chen Hao's arm, her voice just loud enough for those around to hear, "Let's go say hello."

Chen Hao followed her gaze and narrowed his eyes: "The eldest son of the Bai family? He really should be met."

The two walked towards the door.

Bai Jingyou was talking to Jiang Mengyao with his head down. Jiang Mengyao covered her mouth and chuckled, her eyes crinkling.

The sight stung Lin Ruyu's eyes.

"Jingyou."

Lin Ruyu walked up to the two of them and called out.

She carefully chose her tone, making it sound both familiar and slightly aloof, befitting her current high position, as she said, "Long time no see."

Bai Jingyou stopped and shifted his gaze.

There was no amazement, no regret, not even a trace of envy.

His gaze was as calm and unwavering as if he were looking at a GG sign on the roadside.

"Miss Lin," Bai Jingyou nodded, his tone as flat as a glass of water, "Is there something you need?"

This coldness left Lin Ruyu speechless, unable to utter a single word she had prepared.

She originally thought that Bai Jingyou would lose his composure or at least have some emotional fluctuations if he saw her like this.

"It's nothing, just saw an old friend and came over to say hello." Lin Ruyu forced a smile, turned slightly to show the man beside her, "Let me introduce you, this is Chen Hao, my boyfriend."

That boyfriend pronounced his words very heavily.

Chen Hao extended his hand politely, a businesslike smile on his face: "I've long admired Young Master Bai. I heard as soon as I returned to the country that Young Master Bai is a leader among the younger generation of businessmen in Haicheng. I hope we can have more opportunities to cooperate in the future."

Bai Jingyou glanced at Chen Hao's outstretched hand but didn't move.

The atmosphere instantly became awkward.

The onlookers held their breath.

What's wrong with this young master Bai? Why is he disrespecting Chen Hao in public?

"You're too kind, Mr. Chen." Bai Jingyou had his hands in his pockets, showing no intention of shaking hands. His gaze passed over Chen Hao and landed on the dining table next to him. "I'm here with Mengyao today. We can discuss business matters at the company another day."

Chen Hao's hand froze in mid-air, unsure whether to retract it or not.

His face darkened.

He's been living abroad for so many years, and when he returned to China he was always treated like a star. When has he ever been treated so coldly?

"Is Young Master Bai looking down on me?" Chen Hao withdrew his hand, his tone turning colder.

"Young Master Chen is overthinking it." Bai Jingyou smiled, a smile that looked utterly perfunctory. "I simply don't want to discuss business during private time. Mengyao, there are some snacks over there, want to try some?"

"Okay." Jiang Mengyao nodded in agreement, not even giving Lin Ruyu a proper look, and took Bai Jingyou's arm to walk inside.

This complete disregard is more painful than being slapped in the face.

Lin Ruyu was so angry that she trembled all over.

She is now Chen Hao's date and the focus of the entire event. Why is Bai Jingyou treating her like this?

"Bai Jingyou!" Lin Ruyu couldn't help but raise her voice, "You don't need to pretend like this. I know you're unhappy, but I'm doing great now. Chen Hao treats me a million times better than you do! Your games won't work on me!"

The hall fell silent instantly.

Everyone looked at Lin Ruyu as if she were crazy.

Bai Jingyou stopped and turned around.

He looked at Lin Ruyu, and finally a hint of emotion appeared in his eyes—a compassion for the intellectually disabled.

"Miss Lin, delusions are an illness, and they need treatment." Bai Jingyou shook his head, then turned to Chen Hao and said, "Young Master Chen, sometimes foresight is more important than capital. As a colleague, let me offer a friendly reminder: don't mistake a fish eye for a pearl."

Chen Hao's face turned ashen.

Although he was protective of his own, he could also hear the sarcasm in Bai Jingyou's words.

Just as he was about to lash out, footsteps suddenly came from the doorway.

Chen Hao, not caring about arguing with Bai Jingyou, immediately changed his expression.

Feng Rui was the big shot he most wanted to befriend during his trip back to China.

As long as they can get on board with Hongye Capital, the Chen family's status in Haicheng will rise to another level.

"Ruyu, wait here for a moment, I'll go greet President Feng." Chen Hao straightened his tie and strode towards the door.

Lin Ruyu bit her lip, glared at Bai Jingyou, and followed him reluctantly.

At the entrance, Feng Rui stood in a dark gray suit, exuding a powerful aura.

He was holding the hand of a little girl, who was wearing a white princess dress and had two bows in her hair. She looked well-behaved and cute.

It was Feng Ling.

"Mr. Feng! It's an honor to have you here. I'm so sorry I didn't greet you sooner!" Chen Hao extended his hand from a distance, his face beaming with smiles. "I'm Chen Hao. My father often mentions you..."

Feng Rui stopped and glanced at Chen Hao. Before he could speak, he felt a small hand in his palm suddenly tighten.

Feng Ling hid behind her father, her face pale and her body trembling uncontrollably.

"Lingling? What's wrong?" Feng Rui immediately squatted down, his voice unusually gentle. "Are you feeling unwell?"

Feng Ling stretched out a trembling finger and pointed in the direction behind Chen Hao.

"Dad...it was her..." The little girl's voice trembled with tears, as if she had seen some terrible monster. "That sister...she's in cahoots with that bad brother from that day...she insulted me...she said I was..."

The little girl couldn't bring herself to say those hurtful words; instead, large tears streamed down her face.

Feng Rui looked in the direction his daughter was pointing.

Their gaze fell on Lin Ruyu.

Lin Ruyu was about to greet him with what she thought was a proper smile when she suddenly met Feng Rui's eyes, which were as sinister as a hawk's. She felt as if a bucket of ice water had been poured over her from head to toe.

That day at school...

In an attempt to curry favor with Chu Xuan, she did indeed chime in and scold the little girl a few times.

Who would have thought that the timid and hesitant new student was actually Feng Rui's daughter?!

It’s over.

Those two words exploded in her mind again.

Feng Rui slowly stood up, and the ruthless aura he had cultivated in the business world for many years instantly erupted, making the surrounding temperature seem to drop several degrees.

He didn't yell or shout, but just stared coldly at Chen Hao, his eyes like he was looking at a corpse.

"Mr. Feng, this..." Chen Hao looked bewildered, completely unaware of what had happened. "This is my girlfriend, Lin Ruyu. Is there some misunderstanding...?"

"Misunderstanding?" Feng Rui sneered. His voice wasn't loud, but everyone present could hear it clearly.

He ignored Chen Hao, instead bending down to pick up his daughter and gently patting her back: "Don't be afraid, Daddy's here. We won't stay in this dirty place."

After saying that, Feng Rui turned and left.

It was concise and to the point, without a single wasted word.

From entering to leaving, it took less than two minutes in total.

Chen Hao's hand was still awkwardly outstretched in mid-air, and he was completely dumbfounded.

"President Feng! President Feng, please wait! Is there anything I haven't done well in our hospitality?" Chen Hao chased after him a few steps.

Feng Rui didn't even turn his head, only throwing out a cold remark before getting into the car: "The Chen family wants to cooperate with Hongye in the future? Dream on."

The car door slammed shut, and the black Maybach sped away.

It left behind a mess.

The banquet hall was deathly silent.

Everyone could see that Feng Rui was after Lin Ruyu.

Although the specific reason is unknown, the fact that the famously good-tempered CEO Feng was so angry that he didn't even give Chen Hao any face means that the enmity must be quite deep.

Chen Hao stood there, his face turning pale and then flushed.

He originally intended to use this banquet to establish his authority, but instead of doing so, he was slapped hard in the face by the God of Wealth of Haicheng in front of everyone.

He suddenly turned his head and stared intently at Lin Ruyu.

"You know Feng Rui?" Chen Hao's voice sounded like it was being squeezed out from between his teeth.

"I...I don't know her..." Lin Ruyu was so frightened that she backed away, the wine glass in her hand falling to the ground with a clatter. The wine splattered on her haute couture dress, just like the stain Chu Xuan had spilled on the tablecloth that day. "Brother Chen Hao, please let me explain...that little girl...I really didn't know she was President Feng's daughter..."

In a corner not far away, Bai Jingyou held a glass of soda water in his hand, watching this farce with a playful smile on his lips.

"Tsk, this is how the plot goes."

Bai Jingyou took a sip of water and whispered to Jiang Mengyao beside him, "It seems that our young master Chen still needs to have his brain cleaned up a bit more."

Jiang Mengyao was also speechless: "What is Lin Ruyu thinking? She offended the Feng family, yet she still dares to be so ostentatious?"

"Because it's stupid." Bai Jingyou put down his cup. "Let's go, the show's over, let's go home."

As for Chen Hao?

Bai Jingyou was not worried.

Given the original book's tendency to artificially lower intelligence, this young master Chen would probably feel like the whole world is targeting his little princess even if he were blacklisted by Feng Rui.

After all, the logic of a simp can always be self-contained.

It remains to be seen how long this young master Chen's true love for Lin Ruyu can last under the complete blockade by Hongye Capital.