The wealthy military officer spoils his wife excessively

Ye Zi stared intently at her, her eyes burning with fighting spirit: "Girl, go to the event yourself and find him. Even if you can't convince Young Master Lu, getting his attention is good too. After all, we can't just watch our artist suffer. If you succeed, I'll agree to cast Zhou Xiaochuan as the lead in your next film."

Suwen's eyes lit up. She had always hoped Zhou Xiaochuan would play the male lead in Zhou Mo's novel, and given his recent car accident, she felt even more guilty and wanted to help him get back on his feet. But... would Lu Zheng be persuaded?

The temptation that Ye Zi offered was like a newbie quest in an online game; only by completing it could one receive a level-up reward.

Su Wen, with a do-or-die determination, said: "Alright, then I'll have to sacrifice my looks if necessary!"

Ye Zi rolled her eyes at her: "Nonsense, Lu Shao wouldn't be interested in you! Someone like Xiao Shao might play around with you, but I've never seen Lu Shao smile since he joined the company. He's always stern and unsmiling, and no matter how much someone tries to please him, he's hard to win over. He's rich and handsome, and Ji Xuan has tried to woo him too, but she's backed out now." As she spoke, she reached out and patted Su Wen's head. "Don't get carried away by some rumors, or even the eldest daughter of the Xiao family considering you a rival. Don't get carried away and think he's really interested in you. Men like that are like poison. Once you're hooked, you can't quit. I've seen many promising actresses who took dating rich young men seriously, only to be dumped and then attempt suicide. If they survive, great; if not, they're really gone. They wouldn't even give him a second glance."

Ye Zi's tone reminded Su Wen of a kind and earnest elder. In truth, Ye Zi's care for her had always made her feel like she had an older sister. At this moment, she didn't find it nagging at all; instead, she felt a sense of warmth and gratitude. It was precisely because Ye Zi firmly believed that her relationship with Lu Zheng was completely innocent that she spoke these words, and it was also because she feared Su Wen might go astray that she was issuing this warning.

Ye Zi came in the afternoon and left in the evening; she was a true frequent flyer.

Before leaving, he warned her, "Remember, don't use your usual joking and evasive tactics with Young Master Lu. Just state your purpose directly. He's a very upright person. But use your words carefully and be sincere. After all, he's from a very different social class than us."

Suwen opened her mouth, but in the end, she said nothing. Language is powerless and pale in the face of powerful prejudice.

As soon as Ye Zi left, Xiao Ai urged her to call Lu Zheng. Su Wen hesitated, but Xiao Ai didn't rush her: "There's no need to rush. Anyway, you don't talk on the phone every night. You can tell him later, so it won't seem too deliberate to make a special trip."

Xiao Ai's advice to her was all based on the premise that the two of them were still perfectly fine. But who knew that she would choke Lu Zheng so badly that night in Shanghai that his eyes turned blue and his face was as black as the night.

The night gave me black eyes, yet I use them to see people's dark faces.

This attempt to please was quite different from his usual pillow talk. Suwen stared at his fingers, slowly pondering the possibility of survival.

She and Xiao Ai stayed in the area for another day, and taking advantage of the calmer atmosphere, they secretly flew back to Beijing that night.

Due to the outrage online, people kept doxxing her address and phone number, so she didn't dare go home during this period and stayed at the company. Except for calling her mother to let her know she was safe after arriving in Beijing, her phone was switched off the rest of the time.

She has been completely isolated from the world these days, not daring to step out, and the news that Xiao Ai brings back from outside has not changed anything.

“Brother Feng asked me to apologize to you. He said he dragged you into this, but now Brother Qi is keeping a close eye on him. I heard that when the incident first broke out, he was so angry that he wanted to hold a press conference, but Brother Qi tied him up and locked him up at home. It’s unlikely that Brother Feng will help you clear things up now. I think you should put your hopes on Young Master Lu.”

She didn't blame Xue Shaofeng. As a fellow victim, she knew that Xue Shaofeng's situation wasn't much better.

Lu Zheng's birthday is next Tuesday. Xiao Ai helped her find out that the birthday celebration would be held at his private villa in Muxidi. It's a private party, and he's invited only his close friends and family from his circle. He hasn't invited any celebrities from the entertainment industry. Of course, Su Wen hasn't been informed either.

After hearing this, Su Wen suddenly felt a pang of sadness. She had known Lu Zheng for so many years, yet she had never once celebrated his birthday. She had never even asked him what his birthday was, but he remembered it after only looking at her ID card once.

His circle... Suwen recalled Xiao Rong, Yan Bei, and those unfamiliar faces she saw at the Shanghai Floating Market last time. In fact, since their reunion, Lu Zheng had been actively trying to bring her into his circle, which was enough to prove that he sincerely and seriously wanted to be with her, which was why he wanted all his friends to know her, unlike some men who kept it hidden.

But looking at herself, she was always nonchalant, neither close nor distant from her friends, as if wearing a mask, smiling politely and indifferently.

His social circle always felt too distant from her. So she never tried to integrate into it.

Perhaps what sustained this relationship was Lu Zheng's efforts and sacrifices, while she received too much and gave too little.

I felt silently ashamed.

"Tell me, what should I give Lu Zheng for his birthday?" Showing up uninvited is already shameless enough, but to come empty-handed...

Xiao Ai adopted a knowing look: "Of course, only you two know the truth about this. To put it in a cliché, it's the thought that counts, not the gift. Young Master Lu certainly doesn't lack anything; the key is your feelings..."

The little girl gave her a lecherous sidelong glance, dragging out her words.

Su Wen blushed. Telling him, "Tonight's gift is me," would seem too insincere. Although Lu Zheng would probably be quite happy to receive the gift, she still wanted to do something more practical.

It's so frustrating. A man who has everything is both enviable and annoying.

With only half a week left to prepare, Suwen lost half of her hair because of the scandal, and the other half because of preparing the gift.

On the day of Lu Zheng's birthday party, Su Wen looked tragic, with two deep dark circles under her eyes, looking like a warrior going to his death. When she waved goodbye to Xiao Ai, it had a feeling of "The wind is howling and the Yi River is cold, the hero goes and never returns".

Xiao Ai watched her retreating figure and became worried. Had she put too much pressure on her? Actually, as long as she dressed up beautifully and appeared at Young Master Lu's birthday party, there wouldn't be any problem, right?

Poor Suwen is sitting in the car right now, still incredibly worried about that mysterious gift. Looking at her gloomy face tonight, could it suddenly rain and ruin her plans?

Tonight's birthday party was a private gathering, so it wasn't a large event. Su Wen easily blended into the crowd of people celebrating and immediately spotted Lu Zheng, who was surrounded by everyone like a star.

However, Su Wen's mood wasn't good after their long separation. There were just too many women fawning over him. Was her Lu Zheng really that popular?

Surprisingly, she saw Xing Manzi there! Wasn't this party supposed to be for people in the same industry, with no celebrities invited?

Xing Manzi, as always, wore a glamorous Chinese red, this time a deep shade that revealed her beautiful bust line. Her eyes were bright, and her demeanor was graceful and charming, clearly showing her great confidence in her figure and appearance.

Even Suwen, upon seeing her face up close, had to admit that she was a very charming woman.

Standing next to a stunning beauty like Xing Manzi, she could only be a humble side dish. So, during her three years at film school, she was constantly compared to Xing Manzi and was defeated time and time again.

Even Suwen, upon seeing her face up close, had to admit that she was a very charming woman.

"Xing Manzi is wearing red again today. I should have known better than to wear the same color as her. This kind of woman is truly the enemy of women. First of all, she attracts everyone's attention."

Sure enough, after paying a little attention, I noticed that many of the female guests around me were talking about her.

"She's Young Master Xiao's new favorite. I heard her family is in real estate, but so what? Compared to the Xiao family, she's nothing. She still has to fawn over Young Master Xiao." The girl who spoke made a pinky gesture and then smiled knowingly at the other person.

However, these comments mostly stemmed from a girlish sense of jealousy. The woman being discussed was elegant and natural, showing none of the nervousness one would expect. On the contrary, she seemed perfectly at ease, and unlike other women who eagerly fawned over every wealthy young man, she smiled subtly and gracefully, exuding an air of nobility and poise. The male guests gazing at her wore expressions of longing and infatuation.

Nie Suwen was somewhat surprised that Xiao Rong would get involved with Xing Manzi. Lu Zheng had told her that Xiao Rong's initial decision to acquire Huayi Brothers was to pursue Ji Xuan, and now that she had her, she was tired of her and was extending her interest outside the company. However, based on Nie Suwen's understanding of Xing Manzi, she knew that Xing Manzi was not a woman who only set her sights on men; she often wanted more than others suspected.

She is an ambitious woman.

This is why Suwen regarded her as her biggest competitor.

Su Wen was still resentful of her own disheartening defeats during her student days. Watching Xing Manzi gracefully walk over and greet Lu Zheng, she felt as if a jar of pickled vegetables had been placed inside her. Even with a critical eye, Manzi's every move was flawless. This kind of woman was also adept at knowing her place, understanding the situation, and knowing when to be relaxed and when to project an aloof and unapproachable noblewoman. This made Su Wen feel incredibly threatened.