Huayu 2015, the Artist of Light and Shadow

Chapter 92 The First Branch of the Zhang Family! D8 is Killed! Tangtang's Indecent Photos Explode Online! 3000 Million Yuan Invested to Find the Truth!

1 month 27 number.

Today is Lunar New Year's Eve.

Around 4 p.m., this was the last rehearsal. After 8 p.m., the Spring Festival Gala will officially begin its live broadcast.

Therefore, everyone was fully armed.

The male celebrities' outfits were all very simple, a simple red Tang suit, full of Chinese style and festive joy.

Female celebrities, on the other hand, compete to outshine each other.

Upon seeing Tang Yan appear, especially since she was wearing a very uniquely tailored dress, Hu Ge couldn't help but tease, "Tangtang, what's with this all-green dress? Are you treating the three of us like the red flowers, a green dot in a sea of ​​blossoms? Just to make yourself stand out?"

"You're really asking for it! What do you mean by 'a touch of green amidst a sea of ​​flowers'? I call this the breath of spring! The Spring Festival is the beginning of the revival of all things."

Tang Yan rolled her eyes in annoyance, then twirled around in front of everyone, subtly showing off her tall and toned figure: "How was it? Not bad, right?"

Wang Kai, standing beside him, gave two thumbs up: "Not just okay—it's fantastic!"

Anyway, saying a few nice words doesn't cost any money.

Lu Yunzhou stood to the side without saying a word, only smiling faintly.

Seeing that Lu Yunzhou was hesitant to comment, Hu Ge quickly realized something, suddenly exclaimed, pointed at Tang Yan and Lu Yunzhou, and showed a look of understanding but not knowing: "This can't be—"

"Old Hu, you're so shrewd."

Tang Yan covered her mouth and chuckled: "It's exactly what you think. Founded in 1908, this fashion brand is one of Italy's national treasures, passed down through four generations of women. It used to specialize in haute couture for aristocratic ladies—the brand's name is [Koire]. Now, it's ours!"

Sure enough.

Upon hearing this, Hu Ge and Wang Kai immediately showered her with compliments: "Congratulations, you're a real tycoon! Your business empire has expanded again!"

After Tang Yan's public display of skill, he couldn't help but laugh and attribute the credit to Lu Yunzhou: "It was also good luck. The current generation of the Kou Rui family's heirs were poorly managed, and coupled with Yunzhou's ability to turn the impossible into reality—after a month of negotiations, they finally chose to join our LB Group!"

This was a strategy that Lu Yunzhou's family had decided on before he left Milan.

Borsalino helped to increase brand awareness.

The company relies on swan tears to provide sufficient cash flow.

Then, they looked for small family businesses in Italy.

In Italy, there are many small businesses that have been passed down for centuries. They were once glorious, but now they are like fallen nobles, facing financial problems, operational difficulties, and unable to open up markets.

In the wave of globalization, these small businesses cannot find their place.

In addition, the impact of the European debt crisis, Italy's aging population, and the large-scale exodus of young people have compounded various negative factors, putting many family businesses on the verge of bankruptcy.

Thus, they began the most common tactic for Chinese capital going overseas—buying, buying, buying!

Then, localize these brands and bring them back to China to operate. Leverage China's vast consumer market to help these brands gain a foothold and experience a second spring!

Of course, they also look down on ordinary brands.

It has to be a high-end brand.

Kou Rui would be a perfect match.

This brand, once on par with Valentino and Versace, is one of the representatives of Italian haute couture, specializing in women's haute couture.

They used haute couture to build brand awareness—then combined it with Wenzhou people's expertise in garment manufacturing to make affordable products and start selling in large quantities.

In the consumer goods market, it's difficult to compete with low-end products on the high-end market.

For an affordable product to move into the high-end market is virtually impossible.

Selling high-priced items at low prices gives customers a feeling of getting a bargain, and it's relatively easier.

"Amazing, amazing!"

Hu Ge and Wang Kai looked at Tang Yan with immense envy.

Tang Yan simply hitched a ride with Lu Yunzhou and made money alongside him.

However, Tang Yan had good eyesight and, during a period of bad luck, found a golden Pixiu that had secretly escaped from its home.

Moreover, this golden Pixiu is truly repaying kindness, without hiding anything at all—Tang Yan has received at least a hundredfold return in just two years for the convenience and support she provided to Lu Yunzhou in the entertainment industry.

Other female celebrities must be incredibly envious.

Now, Tang Yan has corrupted the social atmosphere.

Many female celebrities want to imitate Tang Yan's path—secretly seeking out handsome young men who seem intelligent, hoping to raise the next golden pixiu (a mythical creature believed to bring wealth and good fortune).

Unfortunately, no one has yet found the next Lu Yunzhou. Instead, many people have been cheated out of money and sexually exploited, and they have no way to express their grievances!

Lu Yunzhou is rehearsing for the Spring Festival Gala.

Meanwhile, in a high-end hotel in Shanghai.

While smoothing his hair, Cai Xukun turned to Nazha behind him and asked with a puzzled look, "Sister Nazha, why are you looking around like that?"

"I'm checking to see if there are any paparazzi."

Naza searched around but couldn't find any paparazzi. Hesitantly, she said, "You told me this morning that the legal representative of LB Group wanted to meet me. This legal representative is either Yunzhou or his parents—I didn't realize this was a meeting with the parents."

"Meeting the parents?"

Cai Xukun was stunned for a moment, then laughed. "Nazha is thinking too much. Meeting the parents?"

"Isn't this about meeting the parents?"

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Seeing Cai Xukun laughing so arrogantly, Nazha was stunned. Could it be that she was overthinking things?

But we've already reached the door.

Turning around and leaving isn't in Nazha's nature. She's too curious; she has to go inside and see who the legal representative of the LB Group really is!

"Knock knock".

Cai Xukun went up and knocked on the door.

Immediately afterwards, a tall foreign woman opened the door, glanced at Cai Xukun, and then at Nazha behind her.

"Please come in."

The foreign woman looked around for a moment, and only after confirming that no one else was there did she open the door completely.

"Sister Zha, please come in and pay your respects."

Cai Xukun slipped under the foreign female assistant's armpit and went straight to the window.

By the window, Zhang Ruonan sat wearing a black cashmere coat and a pure gold LDC necklace that swayed slightly in front of her neck, occasionally reflecting golden flashes.

The sunset glow illuminated the entire skyline of Shanghai.

Looking down from this floor, the crowds below resemble a swarm of ants, rhythmically forming a bustling metropolis.

A year ago, I was probably one of those "ant tribe" members.

Zhang Ruonan knew very well that the fact that she could sit comfortably in a high-rise luxury hotel, enjoying the sunset outside the floor-to-ceiling windows and leisurely drinking coffee was all thanks to Lu Yunzhou.

"Sister Nan, I've called them. Nothing else, I'll be going now."

After not seeing her for several months, the once cute and charming Zhang Ruonan suddenly exuded a powerful aura, like a super villain.

In front of Zhang Ruonan, Cai Xukun's unrestrained personality couldn't help but subside, and he was instinctively filled with respect.

"What's the rush?"

"Let's have afternoon tea together."

Zhang Ruonan looked up at Cai Xukun, a faint smile playing on her lips: "Are you going back to Wenzhou for the Spring Festival this year, or to Hunan?"

"Hunan."

After Cai Xukun finished speaking, he scratched his head and said awkwardly, "Sister Nan, I'd better go first. It might not be convenient to wait any longer."

He couldn't help but think: What should I do if you guys start fighting?

I originally thought the Northwest Wolf was very powerful, but now it seems that the Little Overlord of Jiangdong is the real powerhouse—he looks cute and charming, but once he grows up, his fighting strength is formidable.

That makes sense.

No matter how powerful the Northwest Wolf is, it still fights alone.

The Little Overlord of Jiangdong was a powerful leader who dominated a region!

Failed.

I thought Zhang Ruonan was pretty and cute, but I never expected that she also had the ability to transform—the eldest brother's life was really too hard.

"Be careful on the road."

Zhang Ruonan waved her hand, and Cai Xukun immediately turned and left without the slightest hesitation.

"Kun Kun, take me with you."

Naza pulled him back halfway, her eyes pleading.

"Take care of yourself. I'm leaving now. Don't try to stop me, I can't save you."

However, Cai Xukun quickly shook off Nazha, cut her off, and ran away without looking back.

The door was closed gently.

At that moment, Nazha felt as if she had fallen into an inescapable hell, and the whole world had turned black.

Bitter.

I thought I was coming to meet the parents—but it turns out I was caught cheating on my partner!

Although Nazha is usually a bit silly, the moment she stepped through the door, she sensed that the atmosphere in the room was a little off.

Just by looking at how Cai Xukun treated Zhang Ruonan, she knew that Zhang Ruonan was definitely the eldest sister.

"Please have a seat, Ms. Nazha."

Zhang Ruonan spoke up.

The Italian secretary next to her immediately understood, moved a chair over, and then gestured for Nazha to come over.

"Little Nan, we meet again. So, you're the legal representative of the incredibly mysterious LB Group—so, the mysterious wealthy woman from Wenzhou that netizens are talking about, Ms. Zhang, are you?"

Naza isn't completely stupid.

At that moment, she connected the rumors she knew with the bits and pieces she had heard from Cai Xukun, and then with Zhang Ruonan's presence here, as well as the Italian assistants and bodyguards with her.

She pieced everything together and quickly uncovered the truth.

Zhang Ruonan put down her coffee cup and said, seemingly casually, "What mysterious rich woman? She's just managing the family business for the men in her family."

Depend on!

How can you show off like that?

She flaunted both her man and her money in one sentence.

But being under someone else's roof, Nazha could only lower her head, revealing that silly, clueless smile: "Mr. Zhang, what brings you here?"

Zhang Ruonan handed over a contract: "Dolce & Gabbana has recently been in contact with Dilraba, and I really dislike Dilraba—I think you probably feel the same way, right?"

How am I supposed to say that?

Nazha certainly didn't like Dilraba, but as a fellow townsman, she couldn't gossip about Dilraba in public.

I'll get scolded by my family back home.

Seeing that Nazha remained silent, Zhang Ruonan guessed what she was thinking: "Dilraba is always getting people to stir up trouble, spreading rumors and creating a CP (couple pairing) with Yunzhou. Do you think they're a good match?"

"Of course not!"

Naza has a say in this matter. She muttered to herself, "I didn't create any CP (couple pairing) rumors—I mean, Yunzhou and I filmed 'Crazy Racing' together, and we had great CP chemistry."

However, at this moment, Nazha suddenly realized something, and with a burst of emotional intelligence, she smiled and complimented, "Of course, Nan Nan, you and Yun Zhou have more chemistry as a couple."

Naza isn't stupid.

After filming the movie, Zhang Ruonan disappeared—and then she appeared in Italy.

Now, Zhang Ruonan has transformed into the legal representative of LB Group and a rising star in the fashion industry.

Even if her IQ was below 60, she would have guessed it.

Zhang Ruonan is Lu Yunzhou's official girlfriend!

However, at this moment, Nazha couldn't help but take a look at Zhang Ruonan's legs—they weren't long legs at all.

No wonder her online name is "Little Octopus with Long Legs".

Only things she has never possessed can fill her with obsession.

"Ms. Nazha, you perfectly match the style of our brand. I'd like to sign you as the global brand ambassador for our LB Group's high-end women's wear brand, [Kourei]."

At this critical juncture, Gulnazar has just begun to enter the fashion world's field of vision with "Crazy Racing" and is currently in contact with many luxury brands, but has not yet finalized an endorsement.

The contract that Zhang Ruonan presented was the first endorsement deal that Gulnazar received from a high-end fashion brand.

How could Nazha possibly refuse such a good opportunity that came to her doorstep?

"Thank you, Mr. Zhang."

Nazha immediately flashed a sweet smile.

Securing a high-end fashion endorsement means that Gulnazar has finally gained recognition in the fashion industry, and she's about to make a lot of money.

High fashion means that female celebrities have also become part of luxury and style, instantly elevating their status and image.

These high-end endorsements are what best distinguish them from those of celebrities and actors.

The small contract Zhang Ruonan offered represented enormous fame and fortune. No female celebrity could resist such temptation.

Naza, of course, couldn't either.

"Ms. Nazha, don't thank me yet."

Zhang Ruonan gently raised her hand, looking at Nazha who stood up to bow in gratitude, her tone gradually turning cold: "Our group has acquired the women's haute couture brand [Kou Rui], and will build multiple production lines to directly compete with Dolce & Gabbana in all aspects."

"We're all Italian brands, but Dolce & Gabbana was only established in 1985. Our [Kou Rui] is a high-end fashion house with a history spanning four generations and a full century—our brand has more style and more historical heritage."

"Dolce & Gabbana has their eye on Dilraba, but our Kou Rui prefers you."

"Next, New York Fashion Week, Paris Fashion Week, Milan Fashion Week, Shanghai Fashion Week—no matter what fashion week or red carpet show it is, promise me one thing: as long as Dilraba is present, our company will extend an invitation to you."

"You only have one thing to do: you must outshine Dilraba at every fashion week."

Seeing Nazha's slightly open mouth, Zhang Ruonan's tone gradually turned cold, and he asked sharply, "Tell me, can you do it?"

Is this a question of whether or not it is possible?

This is something that must be done!

That ugly girl Dilraba is so annoying! She's always trying to create a CP (couple pairing) with Lu Yunzhou. Not only does Zhang Ruonan find her annoying, but she finds her an eyesore too.

Naza is very confident in her looks and figure.

Absolutely crushes Dilraba.

At that moment, she said with unwavering determination, "Mr. Zhang, I can definitely do it!"

After saying that, Nazha suddenly became shy and chuckled awkwardly, "But, I've recently filmed some bad movies, which might affect my commercial value."

"It's okay."

Zhang Ruonan reached out and touched Nazha's cheek: "As long as you're pretty, that's enough. As for the film and television project, I'll put in a good word for you with my brother, and he'll find a way to help you choose a good project."

She landed a high-end fashion endorsement.

Lu Yunzhou then helped her manage the project.

Naza suddenly realized that she was about to take off.

"Sister Nan!"

She decisively acknowledged her as the eldest sister: "Sister Nan, I'll go through fire and water for you! I'll take down Dilraba and steal all her fashion resources!"

"No."

"Who does Dilraba Dilmurat count for?"

Zhang Ruonan chuckled softly and shook her head slightly.

Under Nazha's puzzled gaze, she stated firmly, "Our goal is to take down Dolce & Gabbana."

Sister Nan is awesome!

Such an ambitious goal? To take down a fashion brand?

I was being a bit petty; no wonder Zhang Ruonan is the eldest sister.

At this moment, Nazha was even ignited by Zhang Ruonan's encouragement.

On the day of the Spring Festival Gala.

Lu Yunzhou, Tang Yan, and Hu Geren's singing performance was scheduled for around midnight. By the time the performance ended and everything was tidied up, it was already 1:30 a.m.

Tang Yan saw that Lu Yunzhou was all alone, and even his assistant had been sent home early for the New Year, making him appear so lonely.

A feeling of pity welled up in her heart.

Inside the dressing room, Tang Yan struggled with her thoughts for a long time, wanting to muster up the courage to ask Lu Yunzhou: "Would you like to come to my house tonight?"

But suddenly, Tang Yan saw Lu Yunzhou and his companion hurriedly go downstairs.

She hesitated for a moment, then picked up her handbag and, as if possessed, hurriedly chased after him.

As a result, we arrived at the parking lot.

"Brother, do you miss me? Whether you miss me or not, I miss you."

A black Audi A8 was parked there, and a small hand pulled Lu Yunzhou directly into the car.

Then, Tang Yan could see nothing at all.

Through the privacy glass, one could vaguely see two figures embracing in the back of the car, their heads intertwined.

After a while, the two finally opened up.

Renji started the car and drove away.

My hometown, Wenzhou.

The car drove from Shanghai all the way to Wenzhou.

Lu Yunzhou was exhausted after a long night, and once he got into the car, he started to feel sleepy and fell into a deep sleep.

When he woke up, he was already home.

Because their business had flourished in the past year, they held a traditional ancestral worship ceremony to thank their ancestors for their blessings.

This year, in addition to paying tribute to ancestors, a new oath-taking ceremony has been added.

That is to have Zhang Ruonan's name engraved on the family genealogy.

On the morning of the first day of the Lunar New Year, after offering sacrifices to the ancestors...

Zhang Ruonan eagerly awaited her unique ceremony.

[Lu Family Genealogy]

Volume Twelve

The founding ancestor of this volume is Lu Yunzhou's great-grandfather.

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Here is a brief description of Lu Yunzhou's great-grandfather's life: After the Taiping Rebellion, the country was in turmoil, and the Jiangnan region was deserted for miles around. The old man, along with his eldest daughter and youngest son, moved from a certain place in Hunan to Wenzhou.

Then, following this lineage back to the very end, Lu Yunzhou's name finally appeared.

And under Zhang Ruonan's expectant gaze—

One of the artists who stayed in his hometown, after praying to his ancestors, solemnly wrote down the key information about Lu Yunzhou's eldest wife, Zhang, whose given name was "Ruonan" and who was born in the year of Bingzi, using extremely fine brush characters, bit by bit, next to her information.

This incredibly fine calligraphy is called fly script, and there probably aren't many people who can write it.

In today's setting, Zhang Ruonan felt that Lu Yunzhou's uncle's tiny book was incredibly cool, full of an ancient and solemn atmosphere!

This fine cultural tradition should be preserved.

Electronic documents, how can they have this feeling?

They get their marriage certificate today, and tomorrow they can go to the civil affairs bureau and get a divorce certificate without a second thought, ending their relationship just like that.

How do we determine the origins of these things written in the family genealogy?

Should we call my uncle over again and ask him to remove my line?

What about those sacrificial texts that were burned for our ancestors?

The ancestors must be driven crazy by this; they might even come down to this unfilial descendant and demand an oath or explanation.

Thinking about this, the couple would probably think, "Let's not disturb our ancestors. Let's not break our vows and just live like this."

After finishing writing, Yi Gong smiled at Zhang Ruonan and said, "In a couple of days, I'll have someone make a copy and send you one."

"Thank you, Master Yi!"

Zhang Ruonan smiled shyly and respectfully saw Yi Gong out of the house: "Yi Gong, please come and visit us more often. Have a cup of hot tea and some melon seeds."

Yi Gong waved his hand, resolutely refusing, "I won't come. Every time I pass by, there's not a soul in sight at your house."

Zhang Ruonan laughed and pointed to himself: "Qi Gong, from now on I'll have someone. I'll come back often."

Make sure you flatter Yi Gong well.

If any younger aunts are to join the family in the future, we'll probably have to ask Master Yi to write the family genealogy—and then, when the time comes, let Master Yi say something like, "This is against the rules."

Zhang Ruonan really wanted to know what kind of expression Aunt Shi had.

I reckon he'll have to run back to his hometown in Shandong crying and sobbing.

Just thinking about that scene made Zhang Ruonan feel incredibly happy.

That evening.

Zhang Ruonan sensed that Lu Yunzhou's parents' attitude towards her had changed again; they no longer kept secrets from her.

"In Europe, the competition among luxury brands is somewhat oversaturated."

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"In my opinion, we still have to go back to China to develop our careers. The domestic market is a blue ocean with huge potential."

"I recently read a 2016 Consumer Index report, which showed that per capita income growth last year actually exceeded GDP growth. This indicates that our domestic consumer market has great potential and the economy is very dynamic."

"Kernstein, a well-known research institution on Wall Street, recently issued an investment research report that is very optimistic about the future of China's consumer goods market."

Lu Yunzhou's mother and father were chatting when some disagreement arose.

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Dad thinks life in Italy is wonderful, but Mom still wants to come back to China, mainly because after making money, she doesn't enjoy happiness with anyone abroad.

It's different when you go back to China.

Everyone knows she's made a lot of money and become a rich woman, and she enjoys the thrill of showing off her wealth.

Mom listed many benefits of returning to China, but she couldn't convince Dad. She then turned to Zhang Ruonan: "Xiaonan, what's your opinion?"

Zhang Ruonan chuckled and put her arm around Lu Yunzhou's arm: "I'll listen to whatever you say, brother."

Mom burst into laughter, feeling embarrassed: "I knew I hadn't spoiled you for nothing. Supporting Yunzhou, isn't it just because you want to return to China to develop your career?"

Dad shook his head slightly and said, "It would be such a waste to give up so easily after finally establishing ourselves in Italy."

Lu Yunzhou put down his phone and said, "Dad, Xiaonan still needs to study. No matter what, she still needs a university degree."

Reading is indeed the most important thing.

Upon hearing this, the father stopped insisting: "How about this then? You go back to China, and I'll stay in Italy. Italy needs someone to take care of things, right? Otherwise, such a large family fortune could easily be seized by someone else."

Mom didn't have any objections.

Even if Dad finds a mistress outside, it won't make a difference—because Lu Yunzhou earns all the money, and the mistress doesn't inherit any of the family fortune.

After discussing the serious matter of saving lives, Mom suddenly remembered something.

"Xiao Nan, come over and let's prepare a midnight snack."

"Yunzhou's aunts, uncles, and aunties will be coming over to play mahjong later. They're like addicts to mahjong; they won't rest until 2 or 3 in the morning."

As soon as her mother called out, Zhang Ruonan immediately ran over like a little shadow.

"Mother, what do you need to tell me?"

Zhang Ruonan had spent several months with her mother and already knew her mother's little habits.

Whenever there was a matter that needed to be addressed to her, she would be called to the kitchen to discuss it. The kitchen was their secret hideout.

Because neither Lu Yunzhou nor his son would come to the kitchen to help.

"I went to a swearing-in party a couple of days ago, didn't I? It was mostly local rich ladies, the wives of business owners who had sworn off their vows."

"Do you know what I heard?"

"This is truly mind-blowing."

Lu Yunzhou's mother was not originally qualified to enter this circle of local wealthy women.

After all, they have only recently become wealthy.

However, Zhang Ruonan had previously signed an endorsement deal with Proya, and through this interaction, the Proya family became acquainted with Lu Yunzhou's family.

Not long after returning home, the owner of Proya, who is also one of the wealthiest women in the area, warmly invited Lu Yunzhou's mother to attend a tea party hosted by a wealthy woman.

Play some mahjong, chat about everyday life, and enjoy some gossip along the way.

In addition, Lu Yunzhou's family runs a luxury brand business, and during the Spring Festival, they might be able to sell a lot of high-end products through this "Rich Women's Tea Party".

So, Lu Yunzhou's mother went to participate.

"Mom, what gossip have you heard?"

At that moment, Zhang Ruonan pricked up her curious ears.

Mom closed the kitchen door and, while preparing a late-night snack, whispered, "You know Jie Xiya, right? She sells towels. It's a top brand in Zhuji."

Zhang Ruonan nodded slightly.

Mom continued, "The grandfather and father of this company married their cousins. Father and son became brothers-in-law. Their young master has been completely sidelined."

what?

Zhang Ruonan was stunned. Could it be like this?

Then, Mom added, "BoXden, you must know that brand. It's probably the most famous down jacket brand in China. My uncle married his ex-wife's niece, and his son has completely lost power. This family is in chaos right now, and I doubt their future will be any better."

what?

I never expected that the home of someone who sells down jackets would be so messy.

"That's nothing?"

Mother continued, "Zhou Xifu, the one who sold gold with us. His nephew snatched a woman from his sworn brother, and his illegitimate son also wanted the family property. The family was in chaos, like the Warring States period—normally, with things like that, the family would definitely be in chaos. But surprisingly, their family wasn't in chaos."

"I have to say, selling gold is still the most reliable option."

"Even when the house is a mess, it doesn't affect Gongren's business operations."

Next, Mom shared some fresh gossip she had heard with Zhang Ruonan.

For example, in the ShanX Group, the stepmother is 9 years younger than the eldest son, and the family is engaged in fierce infighting, with the entire organization on the verge of collapse.

Even a market value of hundreds of billions is useless; once Du Ye gets caught up in internal strife, the company will either collapse or plummet.

Besides these, there's also the case of Fu X Bird, whose wife Yi Yi married her widowed sister-in-law, causing a direct split within the family and a fierce battle for inheritance.

Zhang Ruonan is also an endorser of Aox leather shoes.

Zhang Ruonan had heard something about this.

Inside this shoe company, the big boss stole his son's girlfriend, causing chaos at home—no wonder the company is getting worse and worse.

"These are nothing compared to the ugliest thing: Luo X's housework rescue in a suit."

"It's not a big deal that my father-in-law married my daughter-in-law's best friend—what truly astonished me was that the father-in-law made my son leave with nothing—"

It's fine for a best friend to marry her son's wife, but why make her son leave with nothing?

This makes one wonder.

Zhang Ruonan felt that her brain was about to become ugly.

Apart from the one that sells gold, the others are mostly large companies from the Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions, with a market value of over 100 billion yuan.

Some even reached hundreds of billions at their peak.

As a consumer, Zhang Ruonan believes that these companies are still very great, having once led a generation.

Unexpectedly, after becoming wealthy, they couldn't even manage household chores.

They've made such a mess of the house.

This gave Zhang Ruonan the illusion that she was watching a modern version of an ancient Greek water clock!

Some people think that the ancient Greek gods are a jumbled mess—but Zhang Ruonan suddenly realized that this could be a realistic history of the ancient court.

However, it was passed down as a metaphor for divine leakage.

After all, modern people aren't much better. The reason they seem so virtuous is simply because it hasn't been exposed yet.

Now, her impure little brain has been polluted, and there's no going back.

"Mom, I understand what you mean."

Since having money, Zhang Ruonan felt her mind had improved a lot, and she instantly understood her mother's subtext.

She forced a smile: "To be fair, my brother is still a good person. At least he didn't ask my sister to be his concubine."

Otherwise, Zhang Ruonan wouldn't even know about the leak, and how would she face this kind of rescue?

It's estimated that the sky is about to fall.

"Kuaidou, what are you thinking about?"

With her flour-covered fingers, Mom gently tapped Zhang Ruonan's forehead: "What I mean is, no matter what Yunzhou does outside—as long as I'm alive, I'll definitely stand by you. The entire family fortune will be left to you and Yunzhou's son! You're the first wife, after all."

Although Zhang Ruonan didn't say thank you, her small hands, kneading starch to make fish cakes, became very strong and full of energy.

1 month 30 number.

Big Year.

"Eternal Love" was broadcast on Zhejiang TV and Shanghai TV.

Riding the wave of the times, ancient costume fantasy dramas have become the most popular genre in recent years.

"Gu Jian Qi Tan", "Hua Qian Gu", and "Zhu Xian" are just a few of the many hit shows that have repeatedly demonstrated the explosive power of this genre.

During the Spring Festival, Lu Yunzhou was even busier than during the regular work week.

Because all their relatives and friends knew that their family had become rich—wealth even attracts distant relatives, and from the beginning of the year, relatives and friends would come to visit almost every few days.

Having just seen off his cousins ​​from his father's side, Lu Yunzhou's father's cousins ​​came to visit.

The television served as background noise for the casual conversation.

There were also some cousins ​​who weren't very familiar with him, sitting together and secretly observing Lu Yunzhou.

They had heard online that Lu Yunzhou might be involved in "Eternal Love," and Yang Mi had even extended an invitation to him online.

However, Lu Yunzhou ignored it afterward.

Right now, the adults are chatting about the leather business, asking Lu Yunzhou if his family needs to do OEM business.

These small business owners in Wenzhou don't have much else to offer; they mainly do OEM manufacturing, and almost every one of them does it.

"Brother Yunzhou, this Ye Hua, who is sworn to be the most handsome man in the Three Realms, is so ugly. He's nowhere near as good as you."

I have a younger cousin, probably in junior high school, who bluntly said that Zhao Youting is completely unworthy of the praise of being the most handsome man in the Three Realms.

"Little sister, you have such a sweet tongue. Here's a piece of chocolate for you."

Before Lu Yunzhou could reveal the truth, Zhang Ruonan, who was standing next to him, burst into laughter and gave her little cousin a piece of chocolate.

My younger cousin continued, "Sister-in-law, Dilraba is so annoying too. She's always trying to create a CP (couple pairing) with my brother, and several of my classmates actually believe it's true. I've already told them it's fake—"

"After all, don't I understand Brother Yunzhou? Don't I understand the thoughts of my father's generation?"

"We Wenzhou people definitely look for partners locally! Only if we can't find one locally will we look for someone from another place."

"The largest possible area for intermarriage is the Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai region—otherwise, the lifestyles are different, and the relationship definitely won't last long."

The younger cousin, in a rather old-fashioned manner, complained to Zhang Ruonan about the thinking of her father's generation, and finally shrugged: "That's what my mom told me."

"My aunt's statement is not entirely without merit."

Zhang Ruonan wholeheartedly supports this theory.

She has the upper hand with this rule, and there's no reason for her not to support it.

The two chatted for a while and found themselves getting along very well. Suddenly, the younger cousin asked, "Sister-in-law, are you the mysterious 'Octopus Sister' who posts all the dirt on Brother Yunzhou online every day?"

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Shh. Don't tell anyone.

Zhang Ruonan winked at her little cousin, then involuntarily retorted, "Where did I spread any dirt on you? They're framing me."

My little cousin glanced at it silently and said very seriously, "You posted that Brother Yunzhou got second place in the piano competition, isn't that a smear campaign?"

Is this considered dirt on someone?

Zhang Ruonan shook her head: Are those people out of their minds? This guy is second in the whole city! And this is considered dirt on him?

Lu Yunzhou and Zhang Ruonan spent the Spring Festival at home, welcoming and seeing off guests every day, as the days passed by one by one.

Along with this, an epic fan war broke out online after the broadcast of "Eternal Love"!

The true battle for the pinnacle of the 85-generation actresses has officially begun!

1. Liu Yifei is the "chosen one" Bai Qian. Yang Mi has no fairy-like aura, her acting skills are poor, and she still has a face that looks like she's had plastic surgery.

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[Has anyone upstairs watched the TV series? Yang Mi's acting is excellent; she brought Bai Qian to life.]

[Where was the acting? The way she looked at Zhao Youting was full of disdain, not the passionate, love-struck quality. It's nowhere near as good as Zhao Liying's gaze towards Huo Jianhua in "The Journey of Flower"! And to add, "Eternal Love" is a rip-off of "The Journey of Flower," with even worse acting and a weaker plot. I don't know what you guys are raving about!]

—I'm fucking speechless! Let's put the plot aside for now. Just this one thing: if you were a Yang Mi fan, would you see the same look in Zhao Youting's eyes as in Huo Jianhua's? You try acting like that, I'd like to see!

—【I can't act like that! But I'm absolutely certain that the way I look at Lu Yunzhou will be more affectionate than Yang Mi looks at Zhao Youting! And it will have the same charm as in "Eternal Love"!】

—【You're furious! But I really can't bring myself to criticize this oath. Because Yang Mi thought the same thing you did, asking Huace to invite Lu Yunzhou to play the "most handsome man in the Three Realms," so she could have a good time. That would have been a truly dream cast. It would definitely have been a pinnacle of ancient costume dramas.】

—【This little bee is daydreaming all the time! During the filming of "Eternal Love," Lu Yunzhou was filming a 1.5 million yuan movie called "Racing Speed," and he was playing himself, wielding absolute power on set. Could he really be filming an idol drama? And even promoting Yang Mi's career? If so, Old Tang will probably be accused of being blind and misjudging people again.】

[Why did the person upstairs say that? Lu Yunzhou and Yang Miheng are filming a drama produced by Huace Media? Aren't Huace's heiress and Lu Yunzhou on good terms? Their families often interact, going horseback riding and fishing together at Qiandao Lake. This is a Huace project; what does it have to do with Tang Yan?]

[Are you pretending to be at a disadvantage? Go take a look at Douban's Gossip Group. Ever since Tang Yan's reputation started to improve last year, a hot post inexplicably appeared on Gossip Group. It's still up there; go search for "Tang Yan's indecent photos" yourself.]

A few minutes later.

The Weibo post was completely ruined.

No one discusses "Eternal Love" anymore, nor does anyone discuss whether Yang Mi or Liu Yifei is more suitable for the role of Bai Qian.

—【Damn! Damn! Damn! Tang Yan has taken photos like this? I've learned something new! No one who's been to the Hong Kong entertainment circle escapes unscathed.】

—【Fake, fake, fake! Don't believe it! Our Lao Tang didn't expose himself; he was wearing flesh-colored stockings. I repeat, there was no exposure; it's purely a lighting issue!】

[I watched it over 30 times—don't try to argue anymore. It was definitely a wardrobe malfunction.]

[I checked it 300 times. Don't talk nonsense upstairs. It's just flesh-colored stockings and the lighting.]

Is it a lighting issue, or did she actually expose herself?

It immediately became a trending topic on Weibo that evening, with its discussion volume completely surpassing that of the drama "Eternal Love".

What's there to discuss about TV dramas?

The plot is what it is, it's over once it's finished airing, but whether Tang Yan actually exposed herself is definitely worth discussing and worth a 360-degree analysis by netizens.

I share this shame.

The marketing accounts on Liu Yifei's side seem to have realized what's happening and have started posting headlines to stir up controversy.

[Yang Mi, for years she's relied entirely on marketing, constantly posting airport photos, all she does is stare at people, her lines are just yelling, she has no looks, no ethereal beauty, she doesn't fit the original character at all, her acting is terrible, and she has no box office appeal.]

Immediately afterwards, Yang Mi gave a slow and deliberate response.

[Liu Yifei has been relying on her past achievements for years, her acting is expressionless, what acting skills or box office appeal can she possibly have? Isn't that ridiculous?]

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However, apart from the hype they created themselves and a few die-hard fans who came to watch the spectacle, nobody cared anymore.

All netizens' attention was focused on the [Tang Yan's indecent photos].

After all, Tang Yan had three breakout hits in 2016!

At the beginning of the year, there was "The Day of Death," during the National Day holiday, there was "The Speeding Cars," and at the end of the year, there was "The Princess Weiyoung." These three hit dramas and one blockbuster movie were completed.

She was the most popular female celebrity in 2016.

In addition, it is widely rumored online that she raised a golden-faced mythical creature named Lu Yunzhou and casually invested in real estate in Shanghai, which resulted in her investment doubling in value last year.

Rumors are circulating that she made 3 million yuan from real estate speculation!

Following the National Day holiday, the Lu Yunzhou family acquired Borsalino and launched the Swan Tears gold jewelry collection.

Thanks to Lu Yunzhou's global live stream on Christmas Day, the two products sold out immediately, generating 200 billion yuan in revenue that month and pushing the brand's valuation to 20 billion yuan!

During those days, Tang Yan was all smiles, which people interpreted as her having a sense of propriety.

But no one knows exactly how much respect they received.

But at least it made Tang Yan a rich woman in the A10 category.

In 2016, under Lu Yunzhou's guidance, Tang Yan's career and business exploded, and her status in the entertainment industry was about to surpass the "Four Dan and Two Bing" (referring to four top actresses and two top actresses from the same generation), completely leaving the other post-85 actresses behind.

In addition, there's her ambiguous relationship with Lu Yunzhou—

This has led countless people to speculate whether the two of them are having an affair.

If it doesn't matter, why did she act like she was under a spell at the beginning of the year, desperately trying to bring the Flying Cloud Boat along?

After a period of dormancy and transformation, Lu Yunzhou took off immediately after National Day last year, completing a phoenix-like rebirth. Subsequently, he repaid his debt by unconditionally taking Tang Yan with him.

This mutual support seems a bit off in the cutthroat entertainment industry.

Normally, after two people reach the peak of their careers, shouldn't they engage in mutual tearing and bickering, providing great entertainment for everyone?

Just like Yang Mi and Liu Kaiwei.

However, life is unpredictable.

Just as netizens were accepting that Tang Yan would beautifully become the top actress born in the 85s, and that she would enjoy becoming a source of capital...

The joy of being a wealthy woman.

Who would have thought that at the most perfect moment of her life, during the joyous Spring Festival, Tang Yan would suddenly be stabbed in the back.

The knife wound caused her excruciating pain, almost suffocating her.

At Tang Yan's home.

She took out the high heels from the doorway one by one and threw them all over the living room.

These high heels were originally her most precious possessions.

After all, the whole world knows she has long legs—and she loves wearing high heels to show them off.

Lu Yunzhou also liked her, admiring her long legs.

These beautiful high heels are her battle boots, used to enhance her charm and as weapons in battle.

Her happiest moment at home was when she tried on different high heels and admired her long legs in front of the mirror.

However, at this moment, she was so angry that she lost her mind and threw her precious high heels everywhere.

"Who the hell is that?!" (Shanghai dialect: "Cao ni ma," meaning "damn it")

Tang Yan walked around barefoot on the floor.

She was wearing loose pajamas, her hair was disheveled, and her eyes were bloodshot, not from crying, but from the rush of blood to her head from anger.

So angry that her mouth was dry, Tang Yan gulped down a glass of water.

After finishing her drink, she felt like throwing the glass in her hand away.

But reason told her that she couldn't just throw the glass around; if she cut her foot, that would be incredibly stupid.

"Knowing me so well, even finding photos like this—she must be someone close to me. She could even be my best friend."

She didn't care about those trivial rumors or mocking criticisms.

Whether you say she has poor acting skills, that she's naive and innocent, or that she lacks the ability to judge people—Tang Yan doesn't care.

Because these things, more or less, are all real.

However, spreading false rumors is something that female celebrities absolutely cannot tolerate.

However, this short video and this photo are so confusing—the person who made this vow to her clearly knows a lot about her past.

After calming down, Tang Yan took a deep breath and called Ji Rujing: "Sister Ji, have you seen the photos online?"

"Find out who leaked this photo. I bought it outright a long time ago. It shouldn't have been leaked. Someone must be behind this!"

"I want to know, who is that oath-taker?"

"It's just money! I've got plenty of money now! You spread the word for me—whoever can dig out that swearing man, I'll pay 3000 million!"

"I, Tang Yan, swear to God, I will make that vile woman suffer a complete loss of her family and home!"

"As Yunzhou said, we can be kind to people, but if they don't appreciate it and instead treat us maliciously—then we must retaliate in kind, until the very end."

In Tang Yan's heart, there was already a suspect.

After all, whenever the other party has a drama or movie released, they will find a target to criticize and smear, thus distorting the entire public opinion trend.

That person has poor acting skills and a bad reputation.

That person will never be a good person in their lifetime.

She can't be a good person, and probably wouldn't want to see other people's families harmonious, their lives happy and healthy, and their reputations constantly improving.

She will inevitably take action, dragging others down with her to wallow in the mire. Only then will it seem that she isn't so bad after all.

Having worked in the Hong Kong entertainment circle, Tang Yan is very familiar with this kind of destructive style.

Back then, a wealthy woman made a careless remark, "Just pretend your son went to a prostitute," which caused Wang Zuxian, who was famous throughout Asia and at the peak of her career, to have a mental breakdown, move to Canada, and retire from the entertainment industry.

Now, someone is trying to use the same trick to break her mentality?

After all, she knew she was in the way of many people. As long as she was there, that despicable woman would never be able to fly high.

Only by crushing her can that vile woman take another step up.

"Let us drink from the golden cup together, for the blade will not spare us."

"Is that you? — Old Honey?"

Tang Yan put down her water glass, her hands clenched tightly, making a cracking sound.

In order to participate in the Spring Festival Gala and to avoid being criticized by netizens for being an "older woman-younger man" couple with Lu Yunzhou, Tang Yan has been spending a lot of time and effort taking care of her face since December.

To make myself free of wrinkles.

However, at this moment, her jaw was clenched, and the muscles in her jaw were trembling, making her whole face look extremely ferocious.

The innocent, naive charm was completely gone from her face.

Only the ferocity of the Jiangdong Tiger!

At that moment, an indescribable hunger welled up inside her—

She wants to eat people!

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