The system makes me so beautiful that I don't care about anyone else's life or death.

You can hear the needle drop.

Everyone present was stunned. They never expected that Shi An, the main character at the meeting with the executives, would be slapped by Gu Cai, one of his artists.

The veins on Shi An's forehead were throbbing.

He couldn't possibly remain calm after being slapped by Gu Cai on such an important occasion.

But since he gradually took over the An family's affairs, he also realized that Gu Cai and Zhong Jue's status in the industry was something that someone like him, who had just begun to make a name for himself, dared not offend.

Although he has his biological mother protecting him, they have only been reunited for a short time. If things get out of hand, he worries that An Xin might blame him.

So he swallowed his anger, but they still argued.

"Are all the young masters raised by the Gu family this rude? No wonder you won't be the heir of the Gu family."

He thought Gu Cai would get angry after he said that, but to his surprise, Gu Cai raised an eyebrow and sneered:

"That's right. Politeness depends on who deserves it. I, Gu Cai, am straightforward and have a fiery temper, unlike my brother who is more considerate. So, naturally, I won't be the heir."

"As for you, I haven't seen you achieve anything, yet you became Yu Ran's boss. I wonder if you can hold onto this position."

Shi An pursed her lips and remained silent.

The lack of results is Shi An's biggest headache right now.

Although he had obtained the position he wanted, there were still many people below him who were not convinced by him. He did not have the courage to build an empire from scratch like An Yecheng, nor the shrewdness to navigate various circles like Zhong Jue, nor the unruly confidence like Gu Cai.

He desperately needs to do something significant to prove himself.

His dark gaze swept over Su Ran, who stood to the side as if nothing had happened.

"No need for you to trouble yourself, Young Master Gu. You are not welcome here. Please leave."

Gu Cai stood in front of Su Ran, tilting his head, "Have you forgotten? I'm still Yu Ran's artist. You want to kick me out? That's not a good idea."

Shi An was about to burst out of his throat with anger when Tang Weiwei, who was next to him, reached out and held him down.

She smiled at Shi An and said, "I'm feeling a little unwell."

Shi An glanced at her, understood what she meant, and coldly said to Su Ran and Gu Cai, "Excuse me for leaving now, but I will remember this debt today. There will be plenty of time in the future."

There will be no tomorrow.

Su Ran smiled softly, her expression sly like a little fox.

Gu Cai wanted to make a few more sarcastic remarks, but Su Ran stopped him.

After Shi An left with Tang Weiwei, the atmosphere in the conference room did not ease.

Gu Cai turned to look at Su Ran, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes, "Why did you stop me just now? I wanted to teach him a lesson."

Su Ran smiled gently and shook her head. "No need. We don't need to argue with him here. What we need to do is let him know that he doesn't deserve to sit in that position."

Gu Cai raised an eyebrow. "Oh? So what are your plans?"

Su Ran didn't actually devise any plan, but she knew how to use someone else to do her dirty work.

The first hurdle Shi An had to overcome was not Su Ran, but An Yecheng.

After An Mu's death, amidst a throng of busybodies surrounding Chanshi, An Yecheng, at a young age, seized control of the An family's entire estate with ruthless methods. His methods were so vicious that a hothead like Shi An could not withstand them.

Su Ran smiled and said, "Just you wait and see."

After Shi An left, Gu Cai realized there was no more fun to be had, so he dragged Su Ran to find Zhong Jue.

"I don't know what Brother Zhong and Brother An are talking about. The two of them have been sitting in the business hall for almost an hour. They're always like this. Even though I have a share in Yu Ran's shares, they always treat me like a child."

"Isn't this great? They'll handle anything, and you can just eat, drink, and have fun."

Gu Cai suddenly stopped and stared intently at Su Ran with his slightly amber eyes.

"Is that why you said I'm childish?" His expression was serious.

Su Ran was speechless.

Gu Cai placed his hands on Su Ran's shoulders, "I'm going to start a studio, and I'll definitely show you a different me!"

An Yecheng and Zhong Jue had just finished talking about work when someone informed them of what had happened in the banquet hall. Upon hearing that Gu Cai had slapped Shi An, Zhong Jue smiled.

"Gu Cai can't suppress his temper; this is something he would do."

An Yecheng frowned, and out of the corner of his eye, he suddenly saw a man and a woman standing outside the glass wall.

Even though the girl was dressed casually and plainly, she couldn't hide her strong presence, and the boy in front of her was looking at her intently, as if making a promise.

He was somewhat displeased.

"I'm not talking anymore. I'll leave the task of making things difficult for Shi An to you. I'm going out for some fresh air."

Zhong Jue also noticed the people standing outside and immediately smiled:

"No, let's do it together."

The two left the business hall and went straight to the boy and girl.

Gu Cai was still rambling on and on, while Su Ran looked somewhat uneasy, unsure whether to put her hands in her pockets or brush away the two warm hands on her shoulders.

Until a mocking voice came from ahead.

"What are they talking about? Can I join in?"

Zhong Jue adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses, his upturned eyes narrowing slightly, his expression unreadable.

As he spoke, he subtly pulled Gu Cai away, saying, "Be careful not to offend the young lady by being so offensive."

Gu Cai then realized that he had been a little excited, his face flushed, and he lowered his head, not daring to look at Su Ran.

"I remembered I have something to do at home, so I'll stop chatting now." Su Ran made an excuse to leave. Anyway, she had already seen Shi An's joke, so the trip was worthwhile.

"I'll give you a ride. I've finished my work here and have nothing to do." An Yecheng took out the keys to his Maybach.

“Me too,” Zhong Jue quickly added.

"Then add me too. I haven't seen Little Butterfly in a long time, and I miss her terribly." Gu Cai was afraid of falling behind, so he immediately joined in.

Su Ran thought to herself, "I have to take the driving test (Part 3) in a month, and I must get my driver's license as soon as possible."

"No need, Li Yu brought me here, it's fine if she comes, otherwise why did you hire her just to freeload?"

“Li Yu is a girl after all. It’s already five or six o’clock. She must be going back to be with her boyfriend, so I won’t disturb her private life.” Zhong Jue smiled very considerately. The screen of her phone was still lit up in her palm. If you looked closely, you could see the conversation on it: You’re off work. I’m here to deliver Ghost Voice.

Li Yu: I'm happy to work overtime.

Zhong Jue: Triple pay today.

Li Yu: ……

Su Ran eventually returned in An Yecheng's car.

She was originally supposed to sit in the front passenger seat, but Zhong Jue had taken that spot, so she and Gu Cai had to sit in the back.

Zhong Jue is a very shrewd person. Even though he wasn't sitting with Su Ran, he was very aware of Su Ran's movements.

They kept bringing out Coke one minute, chicken wings the next, and all sorts of snacks and treats.

“You didn’t eat anything at the meeting, and it will take at least half an hour to get back. Ye Cheng’s car refrigerator is empty except for bottled water. Before you get in the car, I had someone pack some food from the banquet. Here, have something to eat.”

Gu Cai looked at Su Ran with resentment as she took the bag, feeling a pang of regret. Why hadn't he thought of that? Brother Zhong lived up to his reputation for being smooth and cunning; he was reliable, considerate, and meticulous in his work, leaving no room for error. Gu Cai couldn't find any fault with him.

Got to learn!

An Yecheng glanced at the rearview mirror and spoke in a low voice:

"I'm hungry too. There's a supermarket nearby. How about we go buy some groceries and cook at Su Ran's place?"

Although it was a question asking for Su Ran's opinion, the tone was one that brooked no refusal.

Gu Cai then shifted his gaze to An Yecheng. Although Brother An wasn't as considerate as Brother Zhong, he was always steady and kept a firm grasp on the overall situation. For example, his encouragement was indispensable when he escorted Su Ran home this time.

Yes, I need to learn!

Just as Su Ran was about to refuse, she suddenly heard An Yecheng say:

"Don't refuse yet. Let's talk about your work after we finish eating. Shi An has taken over Yu Ran's business, and to ensure that Shi An doesn't take away a share of the profits, A Jue and I have already finalized some collaborations. We need to confirm some details with you."

Since they were already so familiar with each other, Su Ran naturally couldn't say anything more.

So the four of them went to the supermarket to buy groceries. Su Ran was in the middle, An Yecheng was on her left, Zhong Jue was on her right, and Gu Cai had to walk in front.

Su Ran felt as if she were surrounded by bodyguards, and a group of very handsome bodyguards at that.

Because she and Gu are public figures, they dressed relatively casually, both wearing black-rimmed glasses, masks, and baseball caps.

But An Yecheng and Zhong Jue weren't so particular; their two handsome faces were completely exposed, attracting the attention of many passersby.

"They have such a strong presence; there's a girl being protected in the middle."

"He's so handsome, is he that girl's brother? That girl is so tall too."

"I'm so envious. I also want to be surrounded by male models who are over 1.8 meters tall and have eight-pack abs."

This is a medium-sized supermarket. The citizens coming and going are dressed casually and leisurely, but An Yecheng is dressed in a suit and tie, which is very eye-catching.

Several aunties were discussing it quietly.

"Wearing a suit, you must be an insurance salesman?"

"These days, insurance salesmen who are also so handsome must have excellent sales performance."

"I have to say the insurance company is really going all out."

With her keen senses, Su Ran coughed awkwardly, walked to the shelf, and picked up a yam.

"Is anyone allergic to yams? I'll make a jujube, yam, and pork rib soup tonight."

Gu Cai volunteered to do the work, saying, "I don't have any dietary restrictions. It's pork rib soup, right? I'll go pick out the pork ribs over there."

Seeing how diligent Gu Cai was, Zhong Jue wasn't about to be outdone. "I'll go buy some red dates. Is there anything else you need? You decide what we're having for dinner tonight."

"Buy some more tomatoes and zucchini."

"it is good."

Only An Yecheng was left.

After Zhong Jue and Gu Cai left, he strolled over to Su Ran's side. He didn't say anything and followed behind Su Ran, picking and choosing.

Su Ran took a carrot and put it in a bag.

Su Ran took a cabbage and put it in a bag.

Su Ran caught a crucian carp and put it in a bag.

The main focus is on companionship.

Su Ran felt that she was really bad at handling this kind of thing.

Their affection for her is quite different from the love fans have for themselves.

If they are fans, she can be a star and repay them with her actions; if they are her grandmother, she can sit on her lap and listen to her tell stories of the past; if they are a little butterfly, a meal will suffice.

When Su Ran asked herself honestly, she didn't seem to have much of a feeling towards them.

Gu Cai, for example, was a year older than her, but she treated him like a slightly immature little brother.

An Yecheng and Zhong Jue, one is the boss and the other is the agent. In her mind, they are just like their public identities: boss and agent. There is nothing more to them.

But they always wanted to get something different from her.

She felt she couldn't give it to him.

Love?

She had never experienced romantic feelings, didn't understand love, and didn't know how to get along with her boyfriend.

But to be fair, she didn't actually dislike them.

Su Ran was in charge of cooking dinner as usual, with the three men helping out. Soon, the hot meal was ready.

Perhaps because of the delicious food, no one wanted to talk about work, and after the meal, everyone went home.

***

The days that followed were not so easy for Shi An.

Tang Weiwei signed Yu Ran under the guise of being Shi An's fiancée, and forcibly seized resources from other artists, causing several third- and fourth-tier minor stars great distress.

Shi An spent a fortune to launch Tang Weiwei's career, and she immediately won an SS-level variety show award upon her debut. He also invited numerous big names to tailor-make an album for Tang Weiwei.

Their grand gesture was intended to wrest resources from Su Ran.

Although Su Ran has few jobs, the gigs that Zhong Jue gets for her are all highly influential. An interview with China Radio International alone is enough to make all the celebrities flock to her.

But these things are not something they can get just by wanting them. Until that rural variety show, Su Ran was also invited and became a guest on one of the episodes.

So Shi An naturally arranged for Su Ran and Tang Weiwei to be together.