Chapter 20

Chapter 20 part1

Edited by: Lord Immortal & Daisy

There was an auction tonight, and Chen Xiu was already prepared to attend. This time, Chen Xiu did not come with the identity of a renowned celebrity; instead, he came as the heir of Chen Group.

Although Master Chen did not reveal who was the successor of the Chen family, in the eyes of outsiders, this was a widely known fact.

This was a non-profit auction as the money acquired will be donated to charity. Chen Xiu was attending in hopes of earning a good reputation. More importantly, he heard that Huarui’s president will also come.

If he could take this opportunity to please President Chen, then someday in the future, he could be regarded as his big backing.

Chen Xiu arrived in the auction house and sat down with his manager beside him. He glanced at the VIP seat area.

That private room was securely closed, and nothing could be seen from outside. However, Chen Xiu knew that Huarui’ President was sitting in the VIP seats.

Everyone knew that Huarui’s Head would take the most expensive item at the highest price every time he came. If President Chen fancied anything, no matter how valuable it was, he would definitely buy it.

But if nothing could get into his eyes that day, he would never take action and be choosy. In every auction in the past, Huarui’s head had never been exposed. If Chen Shu fancied something, he would let others bid for it and leave without communicating with others. This was a big mystery for most people.

In the VIP seats, Chen Shu and Wang Chuan were sitting inside. There was a small window in the VIP room, which enabled them to see and observe the auction, but the people outside could not see inside.

Chen Shu was wearing a white shirt today, and his eyes were as dark as ink. He tilted his face, half of which was under the light.

His solemn temperament, which showed itself when the light shone over his eyebrows and then to his chin, was a stunning spectacle.

With the appearance of Chen Shu, Wang Chuan felt that it was a pity that he did not enter the entertainment circle. However, Chen Shu had no interest in showbiz. In addition, he had no idea how attractive his face was as he liked to keep a low profile.

Huarui had many famous celebrities under their company. They had no idea that Huarui’s popular chairman was such a handsome man.

In the eyes of Wang Chuan, Chen Xiu was the spoiled son of a wealthy family. When others say a few kind words, he would become too proud and wouldn’t ponder on the consequences of his actions.

But outsiders thought that Chen Xiu was the one who had the real ability. Wang Chuan felt pity for Chen Shu.

When the bidding started, there was nothing new in the first few rounds, and nothing could enter into Chen Xiu’s eyes. He wanted to give a gift to Huirui’s head, and naturally, he wanted to send the best.

Moreover, good things could reflect his good vision which would also show his sincerity in making friends with him.

After a long time, the finale of the auction came: it was an antique vase. The color was elegant, and the texture excellent. At first glance, this vase was worth the high price tag.

Chen Xiu’s eyes lit up. If he was able to win this, he would gift it to Huarui’s head. President Chen would definitely be moved by him, and his matters in the future will perhaps become easy.

The auctioneer announced: “The last auction item is an antique vase. The starting price is 3 million, and the price increase must not be less than 1 million!”

When the bidding started, the atmosphere immediately became lively. Chen Xiu was the first to raise the sign, and the auctioneer shouted, “Young Master Chen raises the price once!”

Many people had taken a fancy to this vase, so everyone increased their offer. Chen Xiu laughed ridiculously. If that person wanted to fight with him, that person must have the confidence to do so.

Chen Xiu looked at the VIP seat, and he raised the sign again. He would definitely win this vase.

In the VIP seat, Wang Chuan looked at Chen Shu, “Nothing fancy? “

The auction was almost over, but Chen Shu had no intention to bid. He had been sitting there, glancing from time to time, but he did not participate in the auction from beginning to end.

Chen Shu held the teacup, took a sip, and spoke slowly, “No hurry.”

Wang Chuan reminded Chen Shu, “The finale item at the auction is a vase, and it’s worth a lot.”

He remembered that Chen Shu had also taken a vase at the last auction.

Chen Shu couldn’t help but remember the time when Ye Sui broke the vase. She promised to buy him 8 or 10 vases to compensate after she got her earnings.

Chen Shu’s eyes flashed a very slight smile. Compared with this expensive antique vase, he seemed more interested in what Ye Sui would send him.

Chen Shu was thinking about things and did not pay attention to the fact that he was still holding the hot tea. The hand tilted carelessly, and the tea poured and splashed on his side.

The tea was boiling hot, yet Chen Shu did not even frown. Wang Chuan handed him a paper towel, “What are you thinking about? Are you interested in that antique vase?”

Chen Shu took the paper towel, bowed his head, and rubbed his hands slowly. His hands were pale, and he could see the veins clearly. Chen Shu spoke in a low tone, “Not interested. When you have too many things, you get tired of them.”

The meaning of this sentence was that he did not intend to participate in today’s auction. Wang Chuan expressed his understanding. Also, Chen Shu had not seen anything. It seemed that this vase could not enter the eyes of his boss.

Wang Chuan teased. “Even if you don’t like it for yourself, you can buy it for someone you like.”

He wanted to see Chen Shu’s attitude towards Ye Sui. Intuition told him that Chen Shu’s treatment of Ye Sui was somewhat different from others.

Chen Shu did not speak.

Wang Chuan knew that Chen Shu did not like to mention his personal affairs; therefore, he did not repeat it. This time, he saw a familiar figure, “Oh, how come Chen Xiu is here?”

Chapter 20 part2

Wang Chuan knew that Chen Shu did not like to mention his personal affairs; therefore, he did not repeat it. This time, he saw a familiar figure, “Oh, how come Chen Xiu is here?”

He looked in the direction for a while and said, “Strange. Why does Chen Xiu keep looking here?”

Wang Chuan continued to stare at Chen Xiu with interest, paying attention to his every move. After a while, he uttered, “Every time he increases the price, he looks here. In the past five minutes, he glanced here three times.”

Chen Shu turned a blind eye. “Really?”

Wang Chuan looked at Chen Shu and guessed in his heart, “You think he wouldn’t want to… Buy the vase and give it to you.”

Chen Shu’s eyes drooped. If Chen Xiu knew that the man he wanted to please with all his heart was his little uncle he always looked down upon, what would he think in his heart? However, whatever Chen Xiu thought and did have nothing to do with himself.

Chen Shu said, “What he does is his business.”

When the auction ended, as expected, Chen Xiu bought the vase successfully. He got the antique vase at a high price of 20 million yuan. Everyone was gossiping about this event, 20 million?

Chen Xiu took over the vase on the stage and looked at the astounded eyes of the people around. He was delighted with the outcome in his heart. Truthfully, 20 million was just a small sum for him.

As long as General Chen could see his sincerity, it would be of great benefit to him. Chen Xiu took the vase and went to the VIP box.

Wang Chuan saw the movement of Chen Xiu and looked at Chen Shu, “Chen Xui is coming over with the antique vase he has just won.”

Hearing that Chen Xiu wanted to give him a 20 million antique vase, Chen Shu was not moved. It seemed as if he were a calm and serene lake that could not be stirred.

A few seconds later, Chen Shu opened his mouth and said softly, “I won’t take the antique vase. it’s not interesting.”

His attitude was evident: He was not interested, so there was no need to take it, even too lazy to take a look.

Wang Chuan understood and would definitely convey Chen Shu’s meaning clearly to Chen Xiu.

Wang Chuan went out and went downstairs. Chen Xiu had been looking at the VIP seat and saw the door opening. But it was not President Chen who appeared but Huarui’s high-ranking executive Wang Chuan.

Chen Xiu stood in the middle of the stairs and raised the box in his hand, “This is the antique vase that I especially bid for General Chen. If he is interested, please convey my invitation to dinner.”

Chen Xiu had an arrogant attitude. In his mind, he had bought a collector’s item at the highest price tonight. With such a big hand, how could Huarui’s head be not satisfied?

His voice was deliberately raised very high so that everyone in the venue could hear him. He wanted them to know that from today onward, he and Huarui’s head had a connection.

Wang Chuan was amused by the arrogance of Chen Xiu. He splashed him with cold words, “President Chen said that he does not want to see outsiders.”

When the voice fell, Chen Xiu was somewhat incredulous, and the smile on his lips disappeared. “What do you mean?” Impossible, he has done so much, so how could General Chen refuse to see him?

Wang Chuan glanced at the vase and continued to speak relentlessly. “I suggest that you keep this vase.”

He smiled and added, “After all, you have spent so much money.”

Chen Xiu could no longer deny the fact that General Chen had refused to see him. He stood in the same place, and the antique vase placed him in an awkward position.

This scene was seen by many people. Under the eyes of the public, Huarui’s President refused the gift of Chen’s heir on the spot and slapped Chen Xiu in the face.

But everyone believed that what General Chen did was wrong.

Chen Xiu bought the vase himself. Also, he gave it to President Chen without a second thought, but President Chen never said he would accept it.

In addition, even if Chen Xiu was the heir to the Chen Family, Huarui’s owner had tens of billions of assets to start from scratch.

Chen Xiu depended on his family’s assets while the other depended on his own wealth. So was President Chen not allowed to be arrogant?

Some people looked down on Chen Xiu, but because of his identity, they did not reveal it.

At this time, the few people who had wanted to buy the vase but lost to Chen Xiu began to gloat, “Don’t think that you are someone big because you are the heir to Chen’s family. President Chen won’t see you.”

“What if you have a vase? It’s not that I’ve farted on the horse’s hoof.

Chen Xiu had just been disgraced by Wang Chuan. This made him a laughing stock in public. He couldn’t hold back his anger and was about to refute, but the manager next to him immediately grabbed him and warned, “Do you want to be in the headlines of news tomorrow?”

Chen Xiu suddenly calmed down. If he exploded now, tomorrow’s news would be filled with cluttered words. The matter of President Chen’s refusal to accept him was known to all. He must not make things worse.

Chen Xiu suppressed his anger, turned around, and left. “Let’s go.”

Chen Xiu had spent 20 million without refunds. He would definitely not let the money go to waste. After a little thought, Chen Xiu went to Chang Ying’s home.

He was not interested in old items, and it will only accumulate dust at home. He might as well give it to Chang Ying to make her happy.

Chen Xiu went to Chang Ying’s home. When he saw her, he handed the vase over and said with deep affection, “I am here to give you a gift; do you like it?”

Chang Ying didn’t know that Chen Xiu wanted to give her the vase. She was touched but said nothing.

Chen Xiu coughed twice, “This is an antique vase I bought today worth 20 million yuan.”

Chang Ying didn’t know that Chen Xiu was telling right on her face. Also, she didn’t know that this vase was just incidentally given to her. She held the vase and smiled. “You are so good.”

Chen Xiu smiled awkwardly. “Hope you like it.”

Chapter 20 part3

Chen Xiu personally came to offer the precious antique to Chang Ying. NNaturallyaturally, this gesture was bound with a hidden meaning.

Being in the entertainment circle for so many years, all the way to becoming an actor influencer, Chen Xiu  was used to media. As a public figure, he had no private life, and everything in a celebrity’s life can be speculated.

At night, when Chen Xiu delivered the antique, it caused the whole network to hype with news and gossip.

[Chen Xiu personally sent the high-priced antique vase to Chang Ying. Such a spoiled boyfriend, who wouldn’t want this?]

[He is the heir of a wealthy family and also popular with netizens. He is also romantic and full of charisma. The world needs more of Chen Xiu!]

An article specifically characterized Chen Xiu at an auction spending a thousand pieces of gold in one throw, only to win the favor of his girlfriend, Chang Ying. The entire content talked about Chang Ying very infrequently and focused more on Chen Xiu’s pleasant personality.

In the hearts of netizens, Chen Xiu was a man who doted on his girlfriend dearly.

[I am so envious of Chang Ying. To be spoiled by a perfect boyfriend like Chen Xiu, did she save the galaxy** in her last life?]

(E/N: did something good in the last life and gained good karma points. Gives her good luck in this life)

[Chen Xiu is indeed someone else’s boyfriend. I announce that starting today, Chang Ying is the public enemy of women in the country.]

[Even if Chen Xiu is extraordinary, it doesn’t matter, so don’t talk nonsense. I have no interest in Chen Xiu and don’t want to be rendered by you.]

“…”

There were also those who said that Chen Xiu was spending too extravagantly, but most of them sang praises. After all, everyone knew that Chen Family was well-off, and Chen Xiu was earning a handsome amount of money. This 20 million yuan was a small amount of money for the rich third generation.

The overwhelming praise made Chen Xiu feel very satisfied. The regret and resentment of being rejected repeatedly by Huarui’s president had eased a little.

Chang Ying also saw the news. She glanced at the vase and smiled very happily. But she didn’t know that there was a hint of darkness in the vase, which was getting deeper.

———

After knowing the phone number of their president, she had already saved the number in her address book. However, she hadn’t called their boss because she’d been busy a lot.

Pei Ning didn’t want her behavior to be too apparent after knowing that their president was different from the other men. He was not the kind of person who could be easily conquered. Therefore, she was convinced that only a half-hearted attitude could subdue their president.

Pei Ning’s delicate face was visible on the black mobile phone screen, showing various amorous feelings. Her eyes were full of emotion and were inadvertently flirting.

Pei Ning gently slid the mobile phone as the screen lit up, and she opened the phonebook. Her eyes fell on President Chen’s name. She raised her eyebrows and clicked on the name.

The manager just saw the actions of Pei Ning, so he looked at the phone and by a lucky coincidence, glimpsed at the President Chen’s name. He was shocked and surprised, “President Chen! You have his contact information?”

Pei Ning smiled, raised her head, lifted her hair behind her ears, and did not deny or admit it with an ambiguous attitude.

Pei Ning always had ideas about their president. The manager knew about this since a long time ago, but President Chen was always hard to get close to. So he thought Pei Ning had already stopped her attempts.

After thinking about it, the manager believed that Pei Ning was the most outstanding person in the entertainment since she had debuted. No one in the world would reject her.

Although their President was worth billions of dollars, and he must have been accustomed to all kinds of beautiful people, but who could compare with the beauty of Pei Ning?

In the world’s 100 most beautiful faces every year, Pei Ning firmly held one of the top three positions. Perhaps, Pei Ning’s beauty was even recognized by the global audience.

After her manager left and closed the door, Pei Ning sat alone in the locker room. There was still some time before the event started, and she thought it was time to call their president.

Pei Ning dialed Chen Shu’s phone number.

The phone rang for a few beeps before being picked up. “Who?”

She heard Chen Shu’s clear, juvenile, and steady voice with a hint of coldness, which made her heart skip a bit.

Pei Ning’s voice was soft and charming with a seductive tone, “Hello, I’m Pei Ning.”

Pei Ning waited for a few seconds, but there was no response. All of a sudden, the phone was hung up, leaving only a hasty busy tone. Her beautiful face darkened immediately. President Chen hung up her call?

Pei Ning redialed Chen Shu’s number, but this time, she did not even hear Chen Shu’s voice because her number was blocked.

Pei Ning was so angry that she threw off her cell phone. Was there such a man in the world who couldn’t understand her amorous feelings?

Wang Chuan had clearly said that their boss had a woman around him, which showed that he was not as abstinent as she imagined. So, why would President dislike her?

Pei Ning believed that her looks were top-notch in the entertainment industry, and her career was also first-class, not to mention having global visibility. No one could match her. Who was the woman that President Chen liked?

Chapter 20 part4

Edited by: Lord Immortal & Daisy

Pei Ning believed that her looks were top-notch in the entertainment industry, and her career was also first-class, not to mention having global visibility. No one could match her. Who was the woman that President Chen liked?

After a while, the manager knocked on the door to remind her that it was time to prepare for the evening event.

Pei Ning’s tone was indifferent as she said, “I will not attend the activity tonight.”

Her manager didn’t say anything and found a reason to push off the activity. He just silently wondered if Pei Ning had met with something that was hard to deal with in her pursuit of President Chan?

At this time, Huarui Film Department was preparing a new movie.

《Moon Rescue》was the latest work of an internationally best-selling author and was just published. It was ranked first in the New York Times bestseller list. The copyright was immediately bought by Huarui and another cooperation between Huarui and Hollywood.

The news of the sci-fi movie 《Moon Rescue》 had been widely circulated, and netizens were discussing who would win the role of heroine in this movie.

Several senior executives of the film department were also worried about this matter. The male lead had already been decided and was the current film emperor. However, for the female lead, there were many to choose from. So it was more difficult to decide whom to cast.

“Chang Ying’s team has tried to approach us, and she seems to be very interested in this role.”

“Pei Ning is the most popular artist in our company and is also very famous in the world. Since she has just renewed the contract, why don’t we let her take this role?”

“Do you still remember what you saw that day at Weizhi Group?” After a long silence, Wang Chuan suddenly spoke.

This sentence evoked everyone’s memories. The senior executives who had seen it have seen it. Their President Chen, who never expressed interest in any woman, on the other hand, allowed Ye Sui to call his name. In the end, he even brought her on a date.

Wang Chuan’s eyes lit up, “The President must like Ye Sui.”

Was the leading role important, or was the person pursued by the boss important? Surely, this person must be the future wife of their boss.

Although their boss did not mention it, he could not bear the fact that the other executive staff was encouraging him. They made a decision at the same time and offered an olive branch to Ye Sui, a young artist who had recently become popular.

As a result, the small company which had no background and Ye Sui, who was 18th line celebrity, was chosen by the number 1 entertainment company.

Renjie also didn’t understand how Ye Sui’s luck could be so good. She took the script to find Ye Sui and introduced the movie 《Moon Rescue》.

The best-selling author of the international awards, the latest masterpiece, and a super big movie. Huarui as the investor, a global director personally guiding, and the best actor who matched her…

Each point pointed towards one thing. That this movie will definitely be a hit.

Renjie: “Ye Sui, you must grasp this good opportunity.”

Ye Sui carefully pondered a bit. She had heard about the discussion on the Internet. Many actors had thoughts about this movie of Huarui. She learned that even Pei Ning and Chang Ying wanted to get this role.

Ye Sui was aware of the fact that her celebrity career was not very long, and she was also a small star with a bad reputation because of the broadcast of 《Crown Prince》. Later, those scandalous remarks were washed away a little. In addition, compared with the other celebrities, her followers were not as numerous as her anti-fans.

Ye Sui was not eligible to receive this movie from any point of view.

Why did Huarui, such a big company, ask her to take this movie for no apparent reason, let alone cooperate with such a good team? What’s more, she will still to cooperate with such a good team. This time, the offer was too good to be true. She always felt that there was something strange behind this.

When Renjie saw Ye Sui hesitating, she said, “Ye Sui, you know President Chen?”

Ye Sui looked up at Renjie. She already knew that the Huarui’s president was popular with plenty of gossip going on about him. It was said that the president was particularly mysterious and protected his privacy. Apart from the top executives, other employees had never seen him.

Although no one knew the true identity of this President Chen, what was certain was that as long as he said a word, the course of the entertainment circle could be immediately changed.

However, why did Renjie suddenly mention the president of Huarui to her?

“Ye Sui, I think…” Renjie did have her own ideas. “Huarui’s President may have a crush on you.”

Renjie’s reason was very simple. She had been in the entertainment industry for a long time and had also brought in a lot of artists. She had never imagined such a good offer, let alone having one being presented to her company.

There were so many famous and influential artists in Huarui, so why did they choose Ye sui to be a lead in this movie? Besides, Ye Sui knew nothing about this. It seemed that the powerful and mysterious man was interested in her.

Ye Sui hesitated for a moment as she did not believe Renjie.

“I am married.” Ye Sui looked at Renjie with her bright eyes. Chen Shu’s face flashed through her mind. He always looked pale and wouldn’t say a word.

Life was not a TV show. She didn’t believe that Huarui’s President had any ideas about her.

Despite the lure of Hollywood blockbusters, Ye Sui pondered about something and uttered, “Small popularity relies on flattery. Huge popularity relies on fate. Striving for flattery risks the wrath of the Heavens.” (T/N: even if you are talented, without a background or a medal, it would be very hard for you to stand out.)

According to Ye Sui’s current situation in the entertainment industry, it was best to follow the steps and rely on her own strength to gain a foothold. Ye Sui firmly rejected this big movie.

Ye Sui did not want to go to Hollywood as she would be too far away to see Chen Shu. Now, she just wanted to stay with him.

Chen Shu was her amulet. Besides, she was afraid of ghosts. Even if for a short span, she must not leave her husband’s side.