Shao Xingfan couldn't help but ask, "Secretary Wang, what exactly does Boss Su see in Lin Xuan? And you, you seem to have a good impression of him too."
"You're not Boss Su, so naturally, you wouldn't understand why she likes Lin Xuan. Boss Su isn't looking for a man who can stand shoulder to shoulder with her, but a man she likes, someone who can protect her and give her warmth."
"As for me," Jiang Qing smiled, "as long as he treats Boss Su well, I'll have a good impression of him." Love me, love my dog—that's how it is.
"Assistant Shao, as long as you take the time to understand Lin Xuan, your impression of him will improve too," Jiang Qing said with a smile.
Shao Xingfan's expression remained dismissive.
A loser like him? His impression improving? Ridiculous!
Jiang Qing raised an eyebrow, eagerly anticipating the day Shao Xingfan would be proven wrong.
Although Shao Xingfan didn't particularly like Lin Xuan, since he was the man Boss Su favored, he had to maintain a respectful facade.
Following Boss Su's orders, he dutifully investigated Lin Xuan's novel.
In just an hour, he returned to Boss Su's office.
"Boss Su, I've looked into it. It's the Leap Novel website. They fired the editor responsible for Young Master Lin and reassigned him to another editor. When Young Master Lin refused, they took his novel offline."
Su Hua narrowed her eyes, a storm brewing within them.
Her fingertips tapped rhythmically on the desk, each tap deliberate.
Shao Xingfan knew someone was about to face misfortune.
"Call Bai Linjiang over," Su Hua ordered.
Shao Xingfan frowned. Boss Su was really taking Lin Xuan seriously, even involving Bai Linjiang for such a trivial matter.
"Yes," Shao Xingfan replied. He left, and not long after, Bai Linjiang arrived at Su Hua's office.
"Boss Su," he said respectfully.
"I need you to handle something important for me," Su Hua said.
Bai Linjiang's eyes lit up with anticipation.
If Boss Su was personally assigning him a task, it had to be significant! Probably some major case that required his expertise.
Of course, that time she sent him to handle a student fight at Qing University didn't count.
Su Hua: "Go through Leap Novel's contracts, find their mistakes, and sue them. Also, help their authors with their rights. There's a novel by an author named Xuan—get it terminated from Leap Novel."
"Xuan's novel is very well-written. He has real talent. It shouldn't be taken down like this," Su Hua said, her voice filled with pride.
Bai Linjiang: "..." A novel website's contract required his personal attention?
Wait, Xuan?
"Boss Su, are you referring to Young Master Lin Xuan's novel?"
"Yes," Su Hua nodded.
Bai Linjiang was excited now.
He usually wouldn't bother with such small cases, but if it involved Lin Xuan, he was all in!
Lin Xuan was someone Boss Su cared about. Getting close to him couldn't be a bad move!
But...
"Boss Su, Leap Novel is the biggest novel website. If Young Master Lin wants to write, it's a good platform. Maybe I could negotiate with them to have his novel reinstated. I'm sure they wouldn't dare disrespect him again," Bai Linjiang suggested.
"No need," Su Hua's lips curved into a cold smile. "My man will not suffer even the slightest grievance. If Leap Novel can't accommodate him, then he won't stay there."
"If he enjoys writing novels, then I'll create a novel website just for him."
Bai Linjiang was in awe.
Boss Su's girlfriend energy was off the charts!
With her pampering him like this, wouldn't Young Master Lin be on cloud nine?
"Yes, Boss Su. I'll get it done right away," Bai Linjiang said before leaving.
News of Lin Xuan moving into the small villa also broke.
[Gossip King: Breaking news! Lin Xuan has moved into the small villa where the CEO of Su Corporation resides! According to my investigation, he moved in on the same day. What a coincidence! Could there be something between them? Are they...?]
The post quickly went viral, sparking heated discussions.
[No way! Lin Xuan suddenly driving luxury cars like Koenigseggs and Rolls-Royces—could it be because of Boss Su?]
[That's insane... If it's true, then Lin Xuan is on another level, managing to win over the beautiful CEO of Su Corporation!]
[Someone tell me, is this for real?]
[So, Lin Xuan isn't following Qin Ruoyao around like a simp anymore because he has Boss Su as his girlfriend? Honestly, if someone like Boss Su was into me, I wouldn't care about Qin Ruoyao either!]
Lin Xuan had become the talk of the school, and Su Hua was a top-tier business tycoon. Her looks, figure, and capabilities were all unmatched. Gossip about the two of them spread like wildfire.
The forum's homepage was flooded with posts about them, and the original revelation post had over three thousand replies within just ten minutes.
Qin Ruoyao's face darkened as she read the posts.
She switched to a burner account and started clapping back at comments that belittled her while praising Su Hua.
[What do you know? Lin Xuan has always liked Qin Ruoyao. He's never been interested in anyone else.]
[He's pursued Qin Ruoyao for so many years. How could he just stop liking her so easily? Even if he's with someone else now, his heart will always belong to Qin Ruoyao.]
Many disagreed with Qin Ruoyao's claims, and arguments broke out.
The forum split into two factions: one claiming Lin Xuan liked Su Hua, and the other insisting he still loved Qin Ruoyao.
When Lin Xuan heard about this from Wang Dahe, he logged onto the forum and posted:
[I used to like Qin Ruoyao, but not anymore, and I never will again.]
However, he didn't dare confirm his relationship with Su Hua. Su Hua always avoided media attention, so she probably wouldn't want their relationship exposed.
Lin Xuan neither confirmed nor denied his relationship with Su Hua.
The students began speculating wildly.
[Lin Xuan denied his relationship with Qin Ruoyao but didn't deny anything with Su Hua. Are they really together?]
[Not necessarily. Maybe Lin Xuan just likes her and is happy we think they're a good match.]
Lin Xuan smiled as he read the replies. This was the kind of ambiguity he wanted—it would keep a lot of unwanted attention at bay.
Meanwhile, Ye Li was seething with jealousy as he saw people guessing about Lin Xuan and Su Hua's relationship.
How could Lin Xuan, of all people, win Su Hua's affection?
Su Hua should be with him, not Lin Xuan!
A cold glint flashed in Ye Li's eyes. He was determined to win Su Hua back.
During gym class, the two crossed paths. Ye Li's face was grim.
"Lin Xuan, you don't actually think Boss Su likes you, do you?"
"Why wouldn't she?" Lin Xuan raised an eyebrow.
"Ha! Boss Su is just toying with you. You've been defying her, and now she's intrigued because she can't have you. It's just a fleeting interest. Soon enough, she'll toss you aside," Ye Li said mockingly, though he knew Su Hua wouldn't give up on Lin Xuan so easily.
He just wanted to make Lin Xuan uncomfortable.
As long as Lin Xuan was unhappy, he was satisfied.
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'!"
