Chapter 23 Like falling into an ice cellar
Originally, Teacher Gao had already arranged for Huaixi to enter Wanling Middle School, and now Principal Wu attached great importance to her, so Ruogu no longer had any worries.

Just now, when watching Huai Xi writing calligraphy, He Hui cleverly used his mobile phone to record the video. He was also stunned by Huai Xi's shock.

In his impression, Huaixi is precocious and sensitive, and seems cold towards others, but in fact it is just a way of self-protection due to the long-term absence of his father.

He Hui asked about her situation in school. Although she had excellent grades, she did not like to communicate with others and had a somewhat withdrawn personality.

He guessed that maybe the boss's wife didn't like socializing, so Huai Xi rarely came out to see people.

He Hui is a man with positive values. Although he is single and has no girlfriend, he can understand Chen Ruogu's difficulties.

As the woman behind the movie emperor, she has always been unknown and has been taking care of her daughter alone for more than ten years. Even if she is financially well-off, she may not feel happy.

Chen Ruogu's helplessness and sadness will greatly affect Huai Xi. He thinks Huai Xi should be stage-frightened and have low self-esteem.

However, the reality is quite different. Even laymen are amazed by her handwriting. He Hui's idea is very simple. How could a father not know that his daughter is so outstanding?
When Yu Yuan received the WeChat message from He Hui, he was at the recording site of a variety show. During the intermission, he took the phone from his assistant Liao Dingmin.

Seeing Huaixi writing calligraphy, Yu Yuan was undoubtedly shocked. He had suffered a lot in his studies and in his career, so he did not have too high expectations for his daughter, as long as she grew up healthy, safe and happy.

Ruogu was responsible for Huaixi's studies, and the mother and daughter never discussed anything about calligraphy in front of him.

He suddenly realized that his daughter had really grown up. She gradually became independent and confident. Time passed really quickly...

While Yu Yuan was in a daze, Ji Tianyang, covered in sweat, walked over to him and sat down.

His hair was wet with sweat. He drank some water while leaning over to look at Yu Yuan's phone. After seeing the video content clearly, Ji Tianyang exclaimed:

"This little girl has a great temperament. She seems to be born with a purpose. Is she a new talent you signed and trained?"

Yu Yuan came back to his senses and locked his phone, then said calmly, "This is my daughter. She doesn't need to enter the entertainment industry to make a living."

Ji Tianyang was drinking water with his head tilted back. He thought he had misheard, so he wiped the water stains from the corners of his mouth and asked, "Brother Yuan, what did you say? I didn't hear clearly."

Yu Yuan stood up and said with a melancholy expression: "I said this is my daughter. She is here to enjoy life. She doesn't need to suffer in the entertainment industry."

Ji Tianyang subconsciously looked to see if anyone else had heard this. He didn't expect to accidentally hear such great news. The exaggerated expression on his face added a bit of humor.

He lowered his voice and stammered, "No... No way? ... That girl looks quite old. How old are you, Brother Yuan? I haven't heard of your marriage!?"

Yu Yuan had already prepared to expose the mother and daughter. He said calmly:
"I got married in my early twenties. My daughter is thirteen now. She is not an illegitimate daughter. Don't think wrongly."

The relationships between men and women in the circle are complicated. Many glamorous stars have immoral private lives, and it is not uncommon for them to have illegitimate children.

Ji Tianyang silently digested the news he had heard. After a long while, he asked, "So the rumor that you and Fu Juan are a couple is false?"

Yu Yuan's face darkened, and he said in a cold voice:
"Fu Juan and I have never been a couple. Apart from our contractual relationship, we have no private contact. The rumors are all false."

Ji Tianyang scratched his head in embarrassment. He had worked with Yu Yuan two or three times and they were considered friends who could chat well. Knowing that Yu Yuan was unhappy when Fu Juan was mentioned, he changed the subject and said,
"It's not easy for my sister-in-law over the years. She lives alone with her daughter and has never been photographed by paparazzi. Is she an outsider?"

Yu Yuan had never mentioned Ruogu to anyone in the circle. He said in a low voice:
"My wife is a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner. She had never worked before. Now that our daughter has grown up and doesn't need her to worry about everything, she has come out to work."

Ji Tianyang was able to be on good terms with Yu Yuan because he had a good character and was a man with bottom lines and principles. He said solemnly:
"So you broke up with Fu Juan and gave up your original studio just for your sister-in-law and niece?"

Yu Yuan nodded and said calmly:
"My daughter has grown up. She can't be hidden forever. There is nothing she can't hide. I have worked for so many years and it's enough. No matter what the consequences are, it's time to make it public."

Although celebrities seem to have both fame and fortune, in fact they are often helpless. Not only are they influenced by capital but they are also selected by directors. They dare not offend their fans easily.

Ji Tianyang understood in an instant. Yu Yuan dared to make it public because his career had reached its peak. The box office of several movies he shot was amazing. If it really came to the last resort, he could retreat behind the scenes. He had his own company, strength and capital, so he would always have a way out.

He just chose the lifestyle he wanted, and it was not illegal. The director began to urge him with a loudspeaker. Ji Tianyang walked and said:
"Brother Yuan, I will never tell anyone about this unless you tell anyone. If you need support when the official announcement is made, send me a message."

He expressed his support clearly. The couple has been married for more than ten years. Even if the fans don't buy it, what can they do? He has been secretly married for more than ten years for the sake of his career, which is enough to repay the fans.

Yu Yuan nodded politely and said, "I'll invite you to my house for dinner some other day and let you see my daughter."

Ji Tianyang showed an envy on his face, "Brother Yuan is really a winner in life. Not only does he have a daughter, but the little girl is so outstanding. You have lived a happy life with a wife and children. I dare not even think about it."

Yu Yuan's lips curled up slightly, and his expression relaxed unconsciously when he thought of his wife and daughter.

"You have been with Rao Yuan for seven or eight years. It's time to give her an explanation. Don't be so ungrateful for what you have."

His words were a reminder to Ji Tianyang and himself as well. After all, no one will stand there waiting for you forever. When someone is by your side and belongs to you, you don’t realize how precious they are until you lose them, and you realize that you have missed out on them for a lifetime.

Ji Tianyang smiled bitterly and said, "Rao Yuan has a different personality from my sister-in-law. She is too possessive and wants to invade every aspect of my life. Even the actresses I work with, she has to guard against them. I dare not imagine how depressing it would be to live with her for the rest of my life."

Yu Yuan frowned and said dissatisfiedly:

"Girls only have a few years of youth. She has been with you for so many years. You should have told her earlier that you didn't want to marry her. Dragging it on like this is not only irresponsible, but also mean." Ji Tianyang said helplessly: "I proposed to break up three years ago when I found that we were not suitable for each other, but she disagreed. Not only did she make a scene in my company, she also threatened to jump off the building. After all, we were together, and I couldn't bear to see her get into trouble, so this matter has been dragged on until today."

Yu Yuan's first love was Ruogu, and he had only been emotionally involved with her in this life. He really couldn't understand Ji Tianyang's pain, and apologized and reminded him:
"You need to make a decision soon. Delaying it for too long will be bad for both your career and the woman."

How could Ji Tianyang not know? His agent had told him many times in private. He backed off when he thought of Rao Yuan's reaction. He really didn't know what to do.

Due to the recording of the program, the two did not have a deep conversation. When the recording ended, it was already past five in the afternoon. Ji Tianyang had to catch a plane to attend the next event, so he left in a hurry without even saying hello to Yu Yuan.

After Yu Yuan finished his work, he went to have dinner with his assistant. He planned to call He Hui after returning to the hotel to ask about Huai Xi and the situation of Shao Bai mentioned last time.

Then his good mood disappeared when he saw Fu Juan at the hotel entrance.

Fu Juan was wearing a fiery red dress. Her eyes were cold and she was filled with an irresistible majesty. She stood in front of Yu Yuan and said through gritted teeth:
"I finally caught you. If you don't give me an explanation today, don't blame me for making a scene!"

Yu Yuan was extremely dissatisfied with her behavior, with obvious disgust in his eyes. He did not hide his disgust at all. He glanced at her coldly, then turned and left.

Fu Juan had never been despised like this before. She didn't care about anything else. She staggered behind Yu Yuan in her high heels and shouted in a low voice:
"You've gone too far. I've only just seen your true colors. You're just a selfish guy. You actually abandoned your long-time partner for your wife. Are you worthy of all the employees in the studio?"

Yu Yuan's disgust for her was so deep that he didn't even bother to look at her. However, Fu Juan would not let it go without explaining some things clearly. He said to his assistant:

"Go to the teahouse and book a private room. I'll change my clothes and come over."

Assistant Liao glared at Fu Juan in dissatisfaction, then nodded in agreement. Seeing this, Yu Yuan turned around and left. Fu Juan hurried forward to stop him and said:
"You are not allowed to leave. If you don't give me an explanation today, you can't go anywhere."

When Assistant Liao saw that she was pulling him, he quickly stood in front of Yu Yuan and said unhappily:

"Sister Juan, our brother Yuan wants to talk to you in the tea room later. He just finished recording a variety show and needs to take off his makeup, take a shower, and change clothes."

Fu Juan was so nervous at the moment that she had no extra time to think. Upon hearing this, she let go of her hand, tidied up her messy hair, and pretended to be calm and said:

"I don't have much time, please hurry up, Assistant Liao and I will go to the tea room first."

Assistant Liao had a look of naked contempt on his face. Fu Juan really thought she was so great. Without Brother Yuan, she was nothing...

Yu Yuan is a very particular person. With Fu Juan's episode affecting his mood, he will not call He Hui again. After returning to the hotel room, he took a shower, changed into casual clothes, and then went out wearing a mask.

Fu Juan felt as if time had slowed down. She felt extremely tormented. She couldn't help but stand in front of the window and waited for a long time before Yu Yuan finally showed up.

Fu Juan seemed to be finally relieved. She pulled the corner of her mouth and said sarcastically, "I thought you didn't dare to come."

Yu Yuan picked up the teacup on the table and drank it all, then said indifferently:
"If you have something to say, just say it. I'm not here to reminisce with you."

Fu Juan was hurt by his words. She clenched her fists and said with rapid breathing:
"Don't you forget who has supported you to where you are today? In order for you to get the leading role in The Legend of Sword and Fairy, I drank with the investors until I had stomach bleeding. In order to get fashion resources for you, I even ignored my son's illness. How can you be so heartless?"

Yu Yuan placed the teacup heavily on the table and said in a cold tone:
"I got the role in The Legend of Sword and Fairy by auditioning with Director Zhou. The investors have no say over Director Zhou. I don't want to develop in the fashion industry. You made the decision on your own. So why should I be grateful to you?"

Fu Juan's expression was intriguing. She took a few deep breaths and continued to speak without giving up:
"Your reputation declined and your career hit a bottleneck. I was the one who supported you through it all. I thought we didn't need a physical relationship to maintain our relationship. I thought you could understand my true feelings. I didn't expect..."

Yu Yuan had never seen such a ridiculous woman. He said impatiently:
"You think, you think... everything is what you think. Do you think you understand me? Do you know what I want? Have I ever expressed to you that our relationship is beyond the boundaries of colleagues?"

Fu Juan was speechless for a moment, and Yu Yuan made everything clear to prevent her from trying to make trouble again.

"We are just partners, and there is no emotional connection. Previously, I was considering the interests of the company, so I subtly hinted that you should not go too far, but you didn't understand what I meant and continued to belittle and insult my wife. Now I don't want to tolerate it anymore, that's all."

Fu Juan seemed to be hit hard. She could hardly keep her balance. She could only grab the armrest of the chair in a panic and said in a dry voice:
"You don't have any feelings for me...at all? Apart from not being as pretty as Chen Ruogu, how can I be inferior to her?"

Yu Yuan was apathetic but would not hurt anyone at will. However, Fu Juan disgusted him. Her appearance, her behavior, and her self-righteous character all disgusted him. He said coldly, "Agu is my original wife. When she was with me, I had nothing. She gave birth to a daughter for me and gave me a warm home. As long as she stands there, you can't even compare to her hair. Why humiliate yourself?"

Fu Juan's body trembled slightly. She said in disbelief:
"I don't believe you, you're lying! I can do what she can do, but she doesn't understand what I can do. She is just a parasite you keep in your house, so stop flattering her."

Yu Yuan laughed in anger, "So what if she's not as capable as you? I've loved her from the beginning to the end. Even when I was most confused, I was sure that I loved her. I will never be separated from her in this life. If you keep saying these meaningless things, then I'm leaving."

Fu Juan seemed to have lost all her energy and spirit. She finally faced reality and had to compromise: "What about the old employees? Do you not care about their life or death?"

Yu Yuan was so ruthless that it was frightening. He said bluntly:
"Those who chose you should be properly arranged by you. Don't you claim to be very capable? Then train another movie star. I will cancel the company with my name on it and re-register it with your own name. Anyway, it's all ready-made."

There was a lot of sarcasm in his words. Fu Juan felt like she was falling into an ice cellar. Her mind gradually became clear, and she said weakly, "I want you to promise that you won't make trouble for my company in the future."

Yu Yuan stood up and said with a cold face:

"Come and give me orders when you are strong enough. I don't want to see you in front of me again."

After he finished speaking, he walked forward with steady steps, his back straight, confident and determined...

(End of this chapter)