Chapter 263 - If You’re Filthy
If someone asked who were the hottest topics on Weibo, two names had to be mentioned.
One was Sheng Yuan’s director, Su Jiankai, who had aroused widespread concern over the murder of his own brother. The first trial of the crime he committed had just ended yesterday but the evidence was clear and a verdict would be handed down soon.
Sheng Yuan Group had been on the cusp of a storm. First, it was Su Jiankai’s daughter, Su Yurou, betraying her husband, the CEO of Gu Group, and getting a divorce. It had caused a great sensation at that time.
This time around, no one expected that Su Jiankai, the director who was once very wealthy and envied by many, would do such a crazy thing as murdering his own brother!
A business tycoon would soon become a prisoner. How could such a strong contrast not make people sigh?
Another person worth mentioning was Sheng An’ning, who astonished the world with her ethereal voice on the Born Singer program.
Not only her voice was beautiful but she also had a refined and elegant appearance. She had a celestial temperament and was nicknamed ‘Fairy An’ by her fans.
Sheng An’ning appeared for less than twenty minutes on the program but her popularity soared and she gained many fans.
Some even investigated Fairy An’s family background and unexpectedly discovered that Sheng An’ning was the Jiang family’s fostered daughter and a talented idol.
Not only was she fluent in many languages but she was also good at playing the guqin and cello, at classical dance, and had many other talents.
Hence, as soon as Sheng An’ning made her first public appearance, she was called a high-quality idol by many seniors in the media industry. She had both good looks and talent as well as a strong family background. At least her fans did not have to worry about their idol getting into trouble.
That moment, Sheng An’ning, the most promising star in the entertainment industry, was sitting in a luxurious private room in Blue Mountain Café.
Today, Sheng An’ning was dressed slightly differently, probably because she became famous after being on the Born Singer program and wanted to avoid being noticed by people.
On her palm-sized face hung a pair of huge sunglasses and on top of the sunglasses, a cap laid on her head. Besides her lips, all her other facial features had been covered.
Sheng An’ning was holding the latest mobile phone. She pressed a few numbers and managed to get through to Su Wan.
“Sis-in-Law, it’s me, An’ning.”
Su Wan was currently in her office in Di Chen’s headquarters. When she heard that beautiful voice, the smile on her face vanished.
Su Wan pushed her work files to one side as she asked, “Ms. Sheng, is there anything I can do for you?”
Su Wan’s tone of voice was courteous but it was not difficult to hear the sense of alienation.
Sheng An’ning heard Su Wan’s cold words and a faint surge appeared in her eyes. However, her beautiful and apologetic voice remained unchanged.
“Sis-in-Law, I’m very sorry. Could you please give me an opportunity to apologize to you? I’ve wanted to see you since the incident but Brother Xuecheng doesn’t allow me.”
Su Wan touched her right twitching eyelid and there was a cold smile on her lips.
“Ms. Sheng, thanks but no thanks. I feel there’s no need for us to see one another. You’re now a famous celebrity. Shouldn’t you be busy with the announcement?”
Sheng An’ning’s hands seized tightly. She knew using an apology as an excuse might not convince Su Wan to come out. She might have to find another way.
What does Su Wan care about?
It should be nothing more than family. One could guess how much she cared about family by looking at how much she cared about her late parents’ murder case.
Now that Su Wan was married to Jiang Xuecheng, then he should be the one she cared most about?
“Sis-in-Law, you flatter me. I’m not so busy right now. At least, I still have time to treat you to a cup of coffee.”
Sheng An’ning laughed. Her voice was suddenly tinged with venomous resentment.
“Sis-in-Law, you and I look alike and I grew up with Brother Xuecheng. Haven’t you thought about why Brother Xuecheng likes you?”
Su Wan frowned. How could she not catch Sheng An’ning’s hidden meaning?
It was nothing more than hinting to her that it was because she was merely Sheng An’ning’s shadow that Jiang Xuecheng liked her.
As a woman, Su Wan had once been concerned about these coincidences but the facts showed that coincidences were only coincidences.
She was never and would never be anyone’s replacement.
“Ms. Sheng, I think you’re overthinking. I know you grew up with my husband but both of you have never started an intimate relationship.”
Su Wan’s voice was faint but it brought along unquestionable power.
“Even if you were both once lovers, it’s already the past. I own my husband’s present and future.”
When Sheng An’ning heard what Su Wan said on the other end of the phone, she couldn’t help laughing. She did not expect Su Wan to counterattack her like this.
Was she showing off that she owned Jiang Xuecheng’s everything?
Sheng An’ning’s eyes were cold and her voice softened.
“Sis-in-Law, I’m wrong. I shouldn’t have said such words. Could you please meet me during your lunch break? I just want to talk to you about something. After this, I will no longer disturb you and Brother Xuecheng.”
Su Wan gently pressed her temples. At the thought of the poisoned perfume incident, Sheng An’ning had indeed wanted to see her several times but was blocked by Jiang Xuecheng each time.
She didn’t want Sheng An’ning to use this as an excuse to keep pestering Jiang Xuecheng.
Su Wan pursed her lips and finally agreed. “Alright. Where do we meet?”
***
After Sheng An’ning ended the call, her nails dug deeply into her palm.
Su Wan had not gone through the wedding ceremony yet, what right did she have to challenge her?
‘Su Wan, if you’re filthy, do you think you can still be the young madam of Di Chen?’
‘Do you know that Brother Xuecheng is a clean freak? He would never use things that another has used before, including a life partner.’
Sheng An’ning smiled coldly and then called another number.
“Mr. Gu, I hope to see you at twelve noon today at Blue Mountain Café.”
The name Sheng An’ning mentioned was no other than the CEO of Gu Group, Gu Zihang.
On the other end of the phone, Gu Zihang was silent for a moment. Then, he asked softly, “Ms. Sheng, you’re now a celebrity. Aren’t you afraid you’d ruin your future by doing so?”
A cold light flashed through Sheng An’ning’s eyes and her lips curved into a sarcastic smile.
Ruin her future?
It would be Su Wan’s future who would be ruined first!
Sheng An’ning removed the cold smile on her face. She looked down and covered the sense of disdain in her eyes.
“What do you mean, Mr. Gu? I’m only helping to ask Su Wan out for your sake. As for what would happen next, I know nothing.”
Sheng An’ning paused and a cold and strange smile appeared on her face.
“Of course, Mr. Gu, whether or not you bring home a beautiful woman today all depends on you. As for reputation and future, they aren’t what you worry most about, are they?”