By around four o'clock, Lin Xuan finally emerged from his space and immediately headed to the kitchen to personally prepare dinner for Su Hua.
After dinner, Su Hua was working in her study.
Lin Xuan felt uneasy. He had almost forgotten that when he had initially proposed going out to earn money to support Su Hua, she had said she wouldn’t lend a hand.
He wasn’t sure if she would be willing…
“Do you need something?” Su Hua noticed Lin Xuan’s gaze lingering on her and asked with a frown.
“Ahem.” Lin Xuan hesitated before asking, “Su Hua, if I asked you to invest in a studio, would you do it?”
Su Hua’s expression turned displeased.
After a long silence, Lin Xuan gave up. “If you’re not willing, then forget it.” He would have to think of another way.
“Why do you think I wouldn’t invest?” Su Hua frowned, her voice gradually cooling.
Did he really think she was so untrustworthy?
“It’s just a small investment. I thought you wouldn’t be interested,” Lin Xuan replied.
Su Hua pursed her lips. “The size of the investment doesn’t matter. I only care if it has investment value.”
Lin Xuan thought to himself that Su Hua really kept her work and personal matters separate.
If Jiang Qing had been there to hear Lin Xuan’s words, she would have rolled her eyes. The investments Su Hua handled were all in the billions. For her to personally involve herself in a mere few million investment—was that really keeping work and personal matters separate?
Lin Xuan placed the investment proposal on Su Hua’s desk. “Su Hua, this is the investment proposal I’ve prepared. Take a look.”
Su Hua remained seated in her office chair, showing no intention of opening it.
Lin Xuan had no choice but to start explaining. “I believe the Dream Studio has significant investment value for several reasons.”
“First, the owner of Dream Studio, Su Dieyi, was once a top star in the entertainment industry. Although the employees at her studio haven’t achieved any major successes, each of them is exceptionally talented. Here are some of their songs.”
Lin Xuan played two songs.
“All female?” Su Hua’s expression turned dangerous.
“There are males, there are males,” Lin Xuan quickly added, playing two songs by male singers.
Su Hua expressionlessly flipped through the investment proposal, which contained profiles of all the singers in the studio.
Her gaze finally settled on Su Dieyi’s photo. “These three women are quite beautiful, and they’re single too.”
Su Hua’s tone gave nothing away, but Lin Xuan knew she was jealous. Su Hua was extremely prone to jealousy, and he seriously suspected she had been raised in a vat of vinegar.
“Su Hua, don’t worry. I only have eyes for work!” Lin Xuan assured her.
“Besides, with you in my life, no other woman could ever catch my attention.”
“Continue,” Su Hua said, closing the proposal and tossing it back onto the desk.
Lin Xuan could see the faint trace of amusement in Su Hua’s eyes. He let out a sigh of relief. Thankfully, he had mastered the art of appeasing Su Hua.
Lin Xuan had memorized the proposal inside out and had even rehearsed it several times in his space.
“They’re currently in a tough spot. The studio is on the verge of collapsing, mainly due to pressure from Starlight Entertainment. I’ve already come up with a plan to help them break through. I guarantee that Starlight Entertainment won’t be able to stop them from becoming a sensation in the entertainment industry.”
Su Hua leaned back in her office chair, quietly watching Lin Xuan.
Lin Xuan wondered what Su Hua really thought of the investment.
He refocused and continued his pitch. “If they become a hit, they’ll generate significant income from concerts, album releases, commercial endorsements, and variety show appearances… Your investment in them would yield returns several times over.”
Lin Xuan went on and on about the studio.
By the time he finished presenting the entire proposal, Su Hua still seemed unmoved.
“Su Hua, what do you think of this investment plan?” Lin Xuan asked.
“Terrible,” Su Hua replied.
She then began to dismantle Lin Xuan’s arguments one by one with her professional expertise.
Su Hua was a seasoned businesswoman, outsmarting even the craftiest veterans in their forties and fifties. Lin Xuan, who had little experience in business, was no match for her.
He had no rebuttal to her points.
Lin Xuan felt disheartened. Getting Su Hua to invest was clearly not going to be easy.
Would he have to seek investment from someone else? He really didn’t want to let someone else profit from this.
Butler Wang came in with some milk and had a rough understanding of the situation.
“Young Master Lin, there’s something I need to discuss with you. Could you come with me for a moment?” Butler Wang, the ultimate wingman, had arrived.
Lin Xuan followed Butler Wang outside the study.
“Young Master Lin, are you trying to get Madam Su to invest?” Butler Wang asked.
“Yes, but it’s not going well,” Lin Xuan sighed. Su Hua in her CEO persona was too difficult to handle.
“Young Master Lin, you actually have a surefire trick up your sleeve,” Butler Wang said with a suggestive smile.
“What trick?” Lin Xuan asked, puzzled.
“The trick is you, Young Master Lin,” Butler Wang said with a grin. “You don’t need to write any investment proposals. Just use your charm to win over Madam Su. Forget investments—she’d even pluck the stars and the moon from the sky for you.”
“That can’t be possible,” Lin Xuan frowned. “Su Hua is very principled when it comes to work. How could she be swayed by charm?”
Butler Wang gave Lin Xuan a look.
Madam Su was usually strict about separating work and personal matters, but Young Master Lin was always the exception. All her principles turned to foam in his presence.
“Young Master Lin, you won’t know until you try,” Butler Wang said with a faint smile.
“Alright, I’ll give it a shot,” Lin Xuan said, returning to the study.
Su Hua was intently focused on her computer screen, with Lin Xuan’s investment proposal set aside.
Lin Xuan took a deep breath.
There was no other way. He had to try this and hope it worked.
But he wasn’t very confident. What if he ended up losing both his dignity and Su Hua’s investment?
Lin Xuan didn’t notice that Su Hua’s computer had a meeting open, with several high-level executives from overseas branches appearing on the screen.
Su Hua was about to start the meeting.
Lin Xuan walked up to Su Hua and suddenly leaned in, trapping her between the chair and his body. Their lips were almost touching…

for mindless slaughter, this isn't for you.] My name is Ye Shu, and I'm a transmigrator. It seems I'm supposed to be the protagonist, but that feels pretty unlikely. This world has been invaded by a system. The antagonists on the other side have suddenly become pure, flawless saints. The female leads have been force-fed the so-called "original plot," making them think they've been reborn. Now, everyone thinks I'm scum. Including the old lady in my ring. And here I am, in the Monster Beast Mountain Range, braising pork. To put my situation in perspective— It's as if, the moment Xiao Yan stepped into the Monster Beast Mountain Range, the Soul Emperor already knew he would become the Flame Emperor, and Yao Lao had been turned to the enemy's side. I have nothing right now. Oh wait, that's not true. I do have a white-haired loli child-bride who's the Heavenly Dao, and her only skill is acting cute. So, tell me guys... what are my chances of making it to the end?

young master of the Shen family—a figure of immense power and wealth beyond measure—and awakened the "Destined Ultimate Villain System"! His starting scenario? Running into his icy fiancée who shows up with a mountain-descending divine doctor to break off their engagement. The divine doctor arrogantly taunts: "What does your Shen family have besides a bit of stinking money? You're not even worthy of tying Qingxue's shoelaces!" Shen Fei just smiled. He completely defied the usual script: "Fine, I agree to break off the engagement. Also, notify the finance department to withdraw all investments from the Su family." Minutes later, with its capital chain severed, the Su Group teetered on the brink of bankruptcy! The once aloof and proud ice queen CEO was thrown into utter panic. That very night, she went to Shen Fei's villa, casting aside all dignity to beg and plead desperately... From then on, in this world teeming with Sons of Destiny, Shen Fei embarked on a path of extreme dimensional suppression! A mountain-descending divine doctor? Peerless medical skills? Shen Fei: "Reporting you for practicing medicine without a license! I'll gladly take your ancient medicinal cauldron and twin sister assassins." The Crooked-Smiling Dragon King? Commanding a hundred thousand soldiers with a single order? Shen Fei: "Illegal assembly and suspected treason! Let a fleet of attack helicopters sanitize the area and teach you what the state apparatus really means!" A reborn tycoon? Knows all the golden opportunities of the next decade? Shen Fei: "A trillion in capital to reverse and pump the stock market, making you blow your margin and jump on the very first day of your rebirth!" What Chosen Ones? What bearers of Heavenly Fortune? In Shen Fei's eyes, they're all just chives (i.e., suckers/marks) waiting to be harvested! Shen Fei: "Sorry, but as the Destined Ultimate Villain, I don't play by the rules of honor. I only play the game of dimensional suppression."

rowess are unmatched, commanding a million-strong army! Yet, the Emperor wants to depose him for the sake of a false prince? Hold on, are you throwing me into some female-oriented romance plot? How can I tolerate this? With a grand wave of his hand—the Nine Clan Extraction Technique! Slander the Emperor? Very well, all of you shall die! ... The False Prince: "Although I am not the biological son, Father and Mother love me more. The throne should be mine!" The Female Lead: "Qin Xiao, you are the Emperor, and I am a commoner. If you wish to marry me, you must abdicate. Otherwise, you will never have me!" The Empress: "After we divorce, you must give me half the empire!" The Transmigrator Consort: "You worthless Emperor, why should I kneel to you? All men are equal—I advise you to be kind!" The Great General: "The enemy general is my childhood sweetheart. For her sake, I willingly abandon the frontier defenses!" The Retired Emperor: "Although Yu'er was adopted, I prefer him. Qin Xiao, you should abdicate and let him become Emperor!" ... Very well! So this is how you want to play? Facing this twisted world of female-oriented tropes, Qin Xiao grins and raises his hand to unleash—the Nine Clan Extraction Technique! I am the Emperor. Why would I bother reasoning with you? Seal the gates! Leave none alive!

Cheng's father told him he was getting remarried—to a wealthy woman. Cao Cheng realized his time had finally come: he was about to become a second-generation rich kid. Sure, it might be a watered-down version, but hey, at least he'd have status now, right? The wealthy woman also had four daughters!! Which meant, starting today, Cao Cheng gained four stunning older sisters?? But that wasn't even the whole story... "My name is Cao Cheng—'Cheng' as in 'honest, smooth-talking gentleman'!"