In the private room.
Su Wan'er sat on the sofa with her legs crossed, looking at Gu Yan opposite her with anger.
The other person's eyes were cold and a little annoyed.
Damn it, Gu Yan never looked at me like that before.
Next to her sat Su Tian, whose head was bleeding from being beaten by Gu Yan.
Su Wan'er never dreamed that Gu Yan would treat her with such a bad attitude.
He even injured her brother.
For some reason, Su Wan'er felt a little chilled.
She had been so nice to Gu Yan, but she didn't expect that he would treat her like this now.
She really had misjudged him.
"Gu Yan, what exactly do you want to say?"
"And how do you explain my brother's injury?"
Su Wan'er suppressed her anger and glared at Gu Yan.
She had already sworn in her heart that if Gu Yan didn't apologize properly now, she would never forgive him in her life.
As for Gu Yan, he had never thought about having anything to do with Su Wan'er again. Back when they first met at an event in the Imperial City, he had indeed treated her kindly—but only because his father admired young talents, especially those with potential. His father had even taken a photo with her.
But, with the appearance of Yan Ling'er's plot.
He found that simply avoiding was not enough.
Only by laying some measures in advance can we prevent bad plots that may happen in the future.
With the addition of the system, a clear plan appeared in Gu Yan's mind.
It is known that the original male protagonist Lin Xiao will meet Su Wan'er and fall in love with each other in the subsequent plot.
Therefore, Su Wan'er became an indispensable part of his plan.
Lin Xiao is very powerful. Being the hero of this world, he can find a solution to any problem. Whether it is through his connections, money, or sheer strength, he will solve it.
Thus becoming stronger and defeating the villain.
This kind of incredible cheat makes Gu Yan wise enough not to provoke it casually.
But...that doesn't mean he will just sit there and wait for death.
After updating the system, the store was filled with a wide variety of items.
But it would take time, since he needed to earn points before he could actually use them.
In the end, only by using Su Wan'er could he potentially catch Lin Xiao off guard.
After thinking about this.
Gu Yan looked at Su Wan'er and ignored her questions.
Instead, he said directly, "Su Wan'er, I'll be frank with you."
"Your Su family's pharmaceutical company is doing well."
"It's able to continue operating—and you know the reason, even without me telling you."
"If you don't want your Su family to go bankrupt, then…"
Gu Yan's cold voice reached Su Wan'er's ears.
Her brow furrowed, and a surge of anger welled up in her chest.
Damn, such a cold attitude, Gu Yan, are you really going to treat me like this?
Su Wan'er took a deep breath and interrupted Gu Yan before he could finish. She shouted angrily, "You're dreaming!"
"I know you did this just to make me your girlfriend!"
"I'm telling you Gu Yan!"
"Don't even think about it! You're such a despicable person! You actually want to use such means to get me!"
"I'm telling you! I, Su Wan'er, also have a backbone! There's no way I'd be your girlfriend like this!"
Su Wan'er shouted angrily.
?
What is this person saying?
Gu Yan put up a question mark and looked at Su Wan'er.
The other party's self-centered words made him see more clearly that the other party is... stupid.
Su Wan'er's side.
Gu Yan's changing expression made Su Wan'er, who said this, seem somewhat happy.
Haha, Su Tian was right.
Just as Gu Yan was speaking, Su Tian leaned closer and whispered something in Su Wan'er's ear.
What did he whisper? "Gu Yan wants you…"
She whispered back, "But he rejected me back then."
Su Tian paused for a second, then murmured, "Did he really reject you?"
Her mind went back to that moment. Yes… she had never finished her sentence completely, and he had seemed to be in a hurry.
Thinking this, her confidence increased and she said those words because she was well aware of her charm.
Su Wan'er thought she had exposed Gu Yan's trick, so the other party...stunned.
But she really did liked Gu Yan back then, but now she is not sure.
So, softening her tone, she said gently:
"Gu Yan, I know what you want, but my career is on the rise. I can't give it up for love."
"So… I'm sorry, I can't agree to your request right now."
She took a deep breath, feeling proud of her "perfect" response.
She hadn't directly rejected him, just said she couldn't date at the moment.
Maybe later she could agree—wasn't that the best answer?
Patient, rational, considerate…
Her mood instantly lifted. Looking at the silent Gu Yan, she felt even happier.
Folding her arms across her chest and crossing her legs, Su Wan'er raised her chin proudly.
"Gu Yan, if you want to keep talking to me, then I advise you to drop your little tricks. Otherwise…"
"Are you stupid?"
Gu Yan's cold interruption silenced the room in an instant.
Su Wan'er froze, staring at him in disbelief.
"What… did you say?"
Gu Yan almost laughed aloud.
Looking at the clueless woman in front of him, he couldn't help but clap slowly and sneer:
"Haha. I have to admit, your imagination is impressive. It's a pity you're not a writer."
"You! What are you laughing at?!"
Flustered by his mockery, Su Wan'er shot up from the sofa and pointed at him.
"Answer me! Did I say something wrong?!"
Gu Yan slowly lowered his hands, his gaze indifferent as he looked at her.
The weight of that look made her body stiffen.
"I was laughing at your blind confidence."
He stepped closer, his voice mocking:
"Did you really think someone like me—a top-tier rich young master from the Imperial City—would fall in love with a shallow, stupid woman like you?"
"Be more realistic. You don't even have proper business sense or emotional intelligence."
"How could someone like you ever make me like you?"
"Su Wan'er, stop living in your own fantasy."
His words left her completely stunned.
Then came the final blow.
"I'll be frank. Not only will your company be on the verge of bankruptcy, but your brother also owes me over twenty million. If he can't pay, he'll be going to jail."
Su Wan'er's face turned pale.
"You're… lying! My company won't go bankrupt! And what about my brother—?"
Her words faltered as she turned sharply to Su Tian.
"Xiaotian? What does he mean by this? When did you owe him money?"
Su Tian's eyes darted away. Unable to hide it anymore, he burst into tears.
"Sis! Just give in to Young Master Gu! Otherwise, I'll really go to jail! I don't want to go to jail!"
Boom!
Su Wan'er's mind went blank, her body trembling.
"You… really owe that much?"
She had thought Gu Yan was bluffing. More than twenty million? Impossible!
But Su Tian didn't deny it.
At that moment, she realized Gu Yan wasn't joking.
"…Sister… please beg Master Gu…" Su Tian sobbed, no longer harboring any hope.
He had heard rumors of Gu Yan—arrogant, domineering, untouchable.
And now, seeing him in person, he understood.
If Gu Yan said he would send him to jail, then jail was certain.
"You… you…!"
Su Wan'er's face twisted with shock.
On one side was her brother and her family… on the other, Gu Yan—the man she once liked, maybe still liked.
Su Wan'er was in a struggle. Her self-esteem naturally did not allow her to compromise with Gu Yan.
so.
She took a deep breath and angrily said to Gu Yan, "My brother owes you money, I will pay you back, is that okay?"
Hearing this.
Gu Yan knew that the other party was just being stubborn, so he nodded expressionlessly: "Send the money to my house within three days."
After saying that, he walked outside without any intention of staying.
When Su Wan'er saw that Gu Yan was really about to leave, her eyes suddenly became panicked.
I feel like something is missing in my heart.
She subconsciously shouted, "Wait a minute!"
Gu Yan paused when he heard this. He glanced sideways and asked, "Why, have you changed your mind?"
Seeing that Gu Yan didn't even bother to turn around, Su Wan'er pursed her lips in a somewhat unwilling and aggrieved manner. She looked at Gu Yan with complicated eyes: "You… really want to treat me like this?"
Gu Yan sneered inwardly.
Treat you?
Your so-called "boyfriend" killed my wife and brother-in-law in the original novel.
And now, I'm just asking you to repay the money. Isn't that natural?
"Stupid, instead of feeling wronged, you might as well think about how to raise the money."
Gu Yan waved his hand and left without looking back.
Su Wan'er just stood there in a daze.
He… scolded me again?
With a dull thud, Su Wan'er's body went limp as she collapsed onto the sofa.
Her misty eyes lingered on Gu Yan's departing back.
As she stared, fragments of memory surfaced in her mind—the sunny, handsome, caring Gu Yan, the gentle smile he used to give her every time they met, the very warmth that had made her fall in love with him.
But now… the figure in her memories began to overlap with the back of this cold-hearted man who had left without even a glance.
"Woo…"
Su Wan'er's eyes blurred as tears welled up, slipping down her cheeks.
She clenched her teeth, her voice hoarse yet filled with despair as she shouted toward the door:
"Gu Yan! You bastard!"
Yan Family.
In the study.
"What? You mean Gu Yan stayed there with Su Wan'er?"
Yan Qingqiu's voice rose slightly, a trace of unease flickering in her heart.
She had been waiting at home, puzzled as to why Gu Yan hadn't returned yet.
Finally, Ling'er had come back—only to say that Gu Yan was talking with Su Wan'er.
"No, why do we have to discuss things in KTV?"
"What are you doing in the KTV?"
Yan Qingqiu suddenly discovered the loophole in Yan Ling'er's words, so she faced him expressionlessly.
Seeing this, Yan Ling'er instantly lowered his head guiltily. The one thing he feared most was his sister showing this kind of expression.
He had originally wanted to hide it, but in the end, he had no choice but to explain everything in detail.
A few minutes later.
Yan Qingqiu, who had fully understood the situation, grew even colder. Her voice was like frost as she said:
"Go down. Wait for your brother-in-law to come back."
Her words made Yan Ling'er feel strange.
Huh? Why didn't Sister scold me?
Hehe… who cares!
Anyway, it was okay.
"Ohh! Okay, Sis!"
Yan Ling'er nodded repeatedly, then ran downstairs happily.
A hint of anticipation appeared on his face. Brother-in-law... ah, when will that bastard Gu come back? I'm so hungry!
And after Yan Ling'er left, Yan Qingqiu's expression became increasingly cold. She clenched her fists tightly, endless murderous intent surging in her heart.
Su family. Su family. Su family. Su family. Su Tian... and his gang of bastards.
You actually… dared to hurt my Ling'er.
For Yan Qingqiu, Yan Ling'er was her most precious person. She could never bear to see anyone hurt him.
And for the one who had harmed Ling'er—
"No, no…"Yan Qingqiu shook her head, pressing her restless chest tightly.
No, the Su family has Su Wan'er. That woman… I heard she has some connection with Gu Yan's father. If I kill her brother, it might bring trouble to Gu Yan. I don't know how Gu Yan would feel… I can't do that.
It was just that Gu Yan had rescued Ling'er and taught Su Tian a lesson.
But now he stays there… talking with Su Wan'er?
Why?
The moment she thought of Gu Yan being with Su Wan'er, she felt a strange discomfort.
Yan Qingqiu didn't understand what this feeling was.
But she just… felt uneasy.
Annoyed by the thought, she cursed under her breath:" It's all Gu Yan's fault, that bad guy."
Yes, it was all Gu Yan's fault. If he hadn't insisted on staying and talking to Su Wan'er, she wouldn't be so distressed now.
Besides, hadn't she just confirmed their relationship this morning? And yet, he had turned around and slipped into a private room with another woman.
Who knows what could happen?
Yan Qingqiu clenched her fists again.What if… I mean, what if…
What if Gu Yan falls for Su Wan'er's charm… then I…
No, that's not right. It's not like I'd be sad or anything. Just… my plans would be disrupted, that's all.
Ahhh! I'm so annoyed! Gu Yan, please come back soon!!
Meanwhile, in a luxury car—
"Tsk! Drive faster!"
"Believe it or not, I'll deduct your salary!"
Gu Yan checked the schedule, shouting anxiously at the driver who had come to pick him up.
"Eh!! Yes, Master!! Sorry, Master!! This is already the fastest!!"
The driver screamed in fear, nearly crying. "Master! This car can only go this fast!"
"Hiss…"
Gu Yan took a deep breath and leaned back helplessly.
Damn it, I missed the best time for dinner. Will Qingqiu starve?
No, no, I must apologize properly when I get back.
Qingqiu, Qingqiu, your husband has been working hard in secret for you. I believe that once I return… you won't blame me, right?