Film and TV: Starting from childhood, I will give up Zhong Yi

Chapter 325 Mr. Lin, I will behave well

Luo Jiaming's face instantly turned red, and he tightened his grip on the electric scooter key, never expecting Zhu Suosuo to expose him so openly.

Zhu Suosuo knew that this would make Luo Jiaming lose face, but in order to seize this opportunity to turn things around, she did it anyway.

She never intended to stay at her uncle's house indefinitely; she knew she would move out sooner or later.

Luo Jiaming was good to her, but apart from that, he couldn't give her anything she wanted.

Luo Jiaming was somewhat embarrassed. His gaze fell on Zhu Suosuo, but there was no blame in his eyes. He simply tugged at her arm, his tone clearly showing concern, and said urgently, "Suosuo, it's so late. How can I feel at ease with you like this? Or... should we find a designated driver for Lin Yuan?"

Before Zhu Suosuo could reply, Lin Yuan spoke up first: "No need, I'll find a driver myself."

Zhu Suosuo looked at Luo Jiaming, somewhat impatiently: "What are you worried about? Besides, Mr. Lin is your classmate, are you afraid he'll eat me alive?"

Luo Jiaming thought to himself, "I'm just afraid he'll eat you up!"

"No, Suosuo. It's so late, it's not safe for you to drive. Or I can follow you on my electric scooter, and after you drop Lin Yuan off, we can come back together."

Lin Yuan smiled faintly. This was a true sycophant, able to sit at the same table as Lu Yuan, Yao Bin, and Wang Baichuan, and even take the seat of honor.

In the original drama, Luo Jiaming expressed his willingness to take over Zhu Suosuo's wedding banquet.

'If one day you want to come back, I'll always be here waiting for you.'

Unfortunately, for Zhu Suosuo, who had seen the world's wonders, such a dry statement was indeed unappealing.

"No need, I'll take a taxi back." Zhu Suosuo didn't want to say more. They weren't really a couple, so she didn't need to ask for his opinion. Instead, she said to Lin Yuan, "Mr. Lin, let me take you back."

Lin Yuan looked at Luo Jiaming and replied, "Okay."

Lin Yuan took a step forward, with Zhu Suosuo following closely behind.

Luo Jiaming, holding onto the electric scooter, watched the two figures disappear into the distance and couldn't help but call out, "Suo Suo, come back soon, I'll be waiting for you at home."

Zhu Suosuo did not respond. What was originally a normal matter was made to look like Luo Jiaming offering his wife for personal gain by shouting.

Lin Yuan feigned curiosity: "What did he mean by saying he'd wait for you at home?"

Zhu Suosuo explained, "My dad sent me to live with my uncle's family when I was little."

Lin Yuan suddenly realized: "Then you must have had a very difficult time. It's not easy living as a dependent."

Zhu Suosuo nodded pitifully: "So I've always been thinking that once I find a suitable job, I'll move out."

"Big companies... I'll keep an eye out for them for you, but it will take some time."

After the two got into the car, Zhu Suosuo still took off her high heels, started the sports car, and drove towards Tomson Riviera.

Along the way, many people cast envious glances at her, which made Zhu Suosuo somewhat excited. This was the high-class life she longed for.

As the car entered the residential area, the buildings at night were bathed in the glow of the Bund and the reflection of the Huangpu River, exuding luxury and elegance.

Lin Yuan got out of the car first. Zhu Suosuo opened the car door, bent down to pick up her high heels, and deftly slipped her fair feet into the shoes to steady herself. Then she straightened up and said generously, "Mr. Lin, I'll head back now."

Lin Yuan's gaze swept over her high heels, and he said indifferently, "Come with me somewhere."

"Where to go?"

"You'll know when you arrive."

Lin Yuan took her to a nearby foot massage parlor. When they opened the door, warm light streamed through the screen, and a light fragrance filled the air.

"A girl's feet also need to be carefully cared for."

Lin Yuan spoke naturally, calling over two female technicians, giving Zhu Suosuo no room to refuse.

Zhu Suosuo's heart sank slightly, yet she felt a strange longing for this unexpected warmth.

At this moment, Luo Jiaming was anxiously waiting at home, filled with remorse, wishing he could slap himself a few times.

If he had known it would be like this, he would never have chosen to bring Zhu Suosuo out. Instead, he acted like a matchmaker, sending Suosuo to someone else.

Late at night, Zhu Suosuo returned home.

Luo Jiaming asked in a low voice, "Why are you only getting back now?"

"It's for your classmate, you know that."

"I've called you more than a dozen times, but I can't get through."

"My phone is dead."

"I'm worried about leaving you out alone."

"What do I have to worry about? Go to sleep early."

As Zhu Suosuo spoke, she walked straight into the room.

Luo Jiaming followed her to the door: "Your phone runs out of battery so easily? I'll buy you a power bank."

"My bag is only so big, how am I supposed to put a power bank in it?" Zhu Suosuo shook the small bag in her hand, her tone softening. "Next time I'm late coming back, I'll send you a message."

“SuoSuo, I didn’t mean anything by it, it’s just that… Lin Yuan is not from our world.”

Zhu Suosuo chuckled and retorted, "Aren't we all on Earth? How can we not be in the same world?"

Zhu Suosuo was determined to change the status quo and was very disgusted to hear these things.

"But……"

"Okay, okay, I wasn't thinking that much. I just wanted him to help me find a job. I'm going to take my clothes off now, are you still going to watch?"

"Oh."

Luo Jiaming still had a lot to say, but he gently closed the door and left.

Zhu Suosuo sighed helplessly. Living under someone else's roof, she didn't even have the right to throw a tantrum.

Meanwhile, after dinner, Jiang Nansun found Zhang Anren and told him about Daisy's ideas for the guesthouse.

Zhang Anren began redesigning overnight, partly to prove himself to Nan Sun and the Jiang family, and partly because he didn't want to lose to Wang Yongzheng.

Unfortunately, all his efforts were destined to be in vain.

Daisy didn't say it, but she also looked down on Zhang Anren, so why would she give him this opportunity to shine?

She was also planning to use the renovation of the guesthouse to create more opportunities for Wang Yongzheng and Jiang Nansun to meet.

Zhang Anren, of course, had no idea that the world was so malicious towards ordinary people. He was still engrossed in drawing blueprints under the lamp, becoming more and more absorbed in his work.

Lin Yuan single-handedly kept the two men awake all night.

……

The following morning, Jingyan Group.

Led by the receptionist, Lin Yuan entered Ye Jinyan's office, where Ye was sitting behind a large desk reviewing documents.

Ye Jinyan has a full head of white hair and a gentle smile on his face. He looks kind and benevolent, but to have built a company to this scale, he is certainly no ordinary ruthless person.

But this ruthless business tycoon would actually resign from his position as chairman for a woman who shares the same birthday as his daughter.

Is this ridiculous?

This is getting really far!

Regardless of whether stepping down as chairman will affect his control over Jingyan, abandoning such a large group of his own to run a home appliance company in another group is hard to describe!
Lin Yuan suppressed his thoughts and extended his hand with a smile: "President Ye, I've heard so much about you."

Ye Jinyan put down the documents, reached out to shake his hand, chuckled, and said in a measured tone, "President Lin is the one who is young and promising."

Lin Yuan replied politely, "Not at all, compared to President Ye, my achievements are far from sufficient."

"Sit down." Ye Jinyan gestured to the sofa next to him. After the two sat down together, he took the opportunity to get straight to the point: "I heard from Xiao Fan that President Lin is interested in our Jingyan's shares?"

The "Introduction to the Company" is a crucial part of Lin Yuan's future plans.

Meeting Ye Jinyan's gaze, Lin Yuan said earnestly, "Jingyan's performance in the real estate sector has been outstanding in recent years, and I am very optimistic about Jingyan's future potential. I personally want to hold a portion of Jingyan's shares, and on the other hand, I also hope that Linxi Venture Capital can complement Jingyan's resources in the future."

As a non-listed company, the transfer of shares to persons other than shareholders must be approved by more than half of the shareholders.

As the founder and largest shareholder, Ye Jinyan's attitude is particularly crucial, which is why Lin Yuan had to meet with him.

Ye Jinyan nodded slightly and asked in return, "President Lin is very optimistic about the real estate industry?"

"Mr. Ye, what I admire is not just the real estate industry, but also Jingyan's deep cultivation in this field. Otherwise, with so many giants in the real estate industry, I wouldn't have chosen Jingyan alone."

Lin Yuan knew that the real estate industry didn't have many more good days left, but even if it did, it would still be profitable.

"How many shares is Mr. Lin planning to buy? Does he already have a target?"

"My assets are limited, and I'm afraid I can only buy about five percent at most. As for the shareholders who are selling their shares, I haven't contacted them yet. If Mr. Ye knows of anyone willing to sell their shares, it would be great if you could recommend them to me."

This was the truth. Ye Jinyan's Jingyan Group had a huge market value, and even if he bought a small amount, he would still need to pay in installments.

He never lacks opportunities to make money; all he lacks is time.

Given time, he can generate enough wealth.

Ye Jinyan nodded. Such a size would not pose any threat to him; on the contrary, it could be an asset, so he was naturally happy to see it happen.

"It's great that Mr. Lin is willing to invest. I'll have Xiao Fan ask the other shareholders for their opinions later."

The two continued their conversation, from industry trends to resource integration, for nearly two hours. Lin Yuan spoke with great tact, focusing on the strengths of key points and potential areas of cooperation, creating a very harmonious atmosphere.

Having achieved his goal, Lin Yuan excused himself, saying he had important business to attend to at noon, and got up to leave.

……

in the afternoon.

Feeling extremely wronged, Jiang Nansun called her best friend Zhu Suosuo.

She was already upset that morning because she couldn't persuade her aunt to accept Zhang Anren's proposal. Then, when she got home, she was scolded by Jiang Pengfei and even slapped. Now, all she wants to do is complain to Zhu Suosuo.

"I had a fight with my dad, and I need to get a haircut. Will you come with me?"

"What does your argument with your dad have to do with you getting a haircut?"

“He wanted me to learn the violin so I could meet those great men. I didn’t want to, so he slapped me. Then I poured coffee on the violin and cut my hair.”

"Are you crazy? What kind of haircut do you want? Wait a minute, I'm coming right now."

Inside the barbershop.

Zhu Suosuo sat in the chair next to Jiang Nansun, listening to Jiang Nansun's complaints, feeling both angry and distressed: "You're preparing for your doctoral entrance exam now, and you're not earning any money. How will you afford to eat, drink, and have fun?"

Jiang Nansun said casually, "Zhang Anren earns money, and his basic living expenses don't cost much."

Zhu Suosuo pouted: "You think you can just live on basic living expenses? Do you know how much it costs to get your hair cut and permed?"

“I still have money in my card, I won’t spend it anymore once I’m done.” Jiang Nansun raised his chin slightly, with a hint of stubbornness, “Love conquers all.” Zhu Suosuo scoffed, “That’s just something men make up to fool young girls.”

"You're blinded by greed," Jiang Nansun said, glancing at her sideways.

Zhu Suosuo sighed: "Me, living under someone else's roof. Let me tell you, I dream about Luo Jiaming proposing to me, me rejecting him, him being heartbroken, me being kicked out by his mother, and then I being homeless."

Jiang Nansun immediately became serious and looked at her, saying, "If that day ever comes, you can come and stay at my house anytime."

Zhu Suosuo's eyes suddenly lit up, and her tone became lighter: "But yesterday I went to a colleague's dinner with Luo Jiaming and met a very, very rich and handsome guy. He promised to help me find a job."

Jiang Nansun frowned, a hint of worry in his eyes: "Why would he be willing to find you a job? Don't be fooled."

“He’s Luo Jiaming’s classmate. I bumped into him on the street yesterday and we had dinner together. He drives a luxury car and lives in a mansion. I didn’t have anything to lie to him about.”

"Just be careful," Jiang Nansun advised, then added after a pause, "I met a handsome guy yesterday, and his family seemed quite wealthy. My dad wanted him to stay for dinner, but he refused."

Zhu Suosuo's voice was full of surprise: "You mean, we didn't meet the same person?"

"His name is Lin Yuan..."

Before Jiang Nansun could finish speaking, Zhu Suosuo raised her voice and exclaimed in disbelief, "It really is him! Was he wearing a suit and driving a sports car?"

Jiang Nansun was also somewhat surprised. He nodded and asked with a hint of inquiry, "You mean he just happened to run into you?"

Zhu Suosuo nodded and said in detail, "He said he was originally planning to wander around on the road, but then he saw Luo Jiaming driving me, so he followed us all the way, and later we ate hot pot together."

This made Princess Jiang feel inexplicably uneasy. She said she had something to do, but did she actually not want to have dinner with her family?

Zhu Suosuo didn't notice her expression and excitedly said to herself, "What a coincidence! He'll be so surprised if I tell him. How do you know him?"

Jiang Nansun pouted: "My dad is always thinking about introducing me to rich men, but I already have Zhang Anren, so I'm not going to listen to him."

"Yes, yes, yes, your Zhang Anren is the best in the world." Zhu Suosuo teased her with a smile.

“That’s right.” Jiang Nansun raised her chin and replied arrogantly, then turned to the hairdresser and asked impatiently, “How much longer will your haircut take?”

The barber replied, "About forty or fifty minutes."

Jiang Nansun glanced at his watch: "Suo Suo, could you deliver something for me? I'm worried that by the time I finish getting my hair done, they'll be closed. It's from Jingyan Group."

Zhu Suosuo paused for a moment, then asked for confirmation: "The one that sells houses?"

“That’s it,” Jiang Nansun nodded. “The file folder has my aunt’s name and phone number on it. It’s for Jingyan’s boss, Ye Jinyan.”

Zhu Suosuo took the file bag, a hint of surprise in her voice: "Wow, your aunt knows such a big boss."

The following plot unfolds just like in the original drama. Zhu Suosuo easily enters Ye Jinyan's office and then encounters Ye Jinyan's driver, Master Ma. Zhu Suosuo mistakenly believes that this person is Ye Jinyan and immediately begins applying for a job.

Although I had asked Lin Yuan for help before, who wouldn't want to join a large group like Jingyan?

Master Ma, lusting after Zhu Suosuo's beauty, offered to exchange contact information and then eagerly arranged to meet her that very night.

At the entrance of Yi Garden, the evening breeze carried a slight chill.

As soon as Master Ma and Zhu Suosuo stepped out of the restaurant, he buttoned up his suit jacket, stopped, and said in a warm tone, "Suosuo, where do you live? I'll take you home."

Zhu Suosuo waved her hand: "No need, I can go back by myself."

"It's just a matter of stepping on the gas."

At this moment, the restaurant owner came out carrying two exquisite gift boxes: "Mr. Ma, wait a moment. I have prepared two gift boxes of crab roe and crab fat. Please take them back and have a good taste."

"Lock?"

A familiar voice came from behind her. Zhu Suosuo turned around and was stunned for a moment. It was Lin Yuan again.

What incredible luck! I ran into it yesterday, and I ran into it again today.

"Mr. Lin, what are you doing here?"

Lin Yuan glanced at the two of them and said calmly, "I came here to eat with a few team leaders and saw that Ye Jinyan's car seemed to be leaving, so we waited for him here for a while."

Master Ma, who had been putting on airs in front of Zhu Suosuo with perfect composure, suddenly changed his expression.

He was filled with apprehension, wondering if he was really that unlucky.

Master Ma awkwardly extended his hand: "Hello, what's your name?"

Lin Yuan's eyes held a scrutinizing gaze as he extended his hand for a brief handshake: "Lin Xi Venture Capital, Lin Yuan. And you are?"

Master Ma forced a lie: "Um, I, I am President Ye's right-hand man."

Lin Yuan raised an eyebrow and shook his head: "I don't remember Jingyan having a senior executive with the surname Ma."

Master Ma's face turned bright red. He didn't dare to stay any longer and hurriedly said to Zhu Suosuo, "I...I have something to do, Suosuo, I'll go first."

Lin Yuan sneered, "You've got some nerve, huh? Daring to drive Ye Jinyan's car to pick up girls?"

Master Ma hurriedly took the gift box from the boss and handed it to Zhu Suosuo, his head almost touching his chest: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I just wanted to get to know Miss Zhu, I didn't mean anything by it."

After saying that, he practically fled into the car, and with a screech of the accelerator, he was gone.

Lin Yuan turned to Zhu Suosuo and said, "You don't even know who he is, yet you dare to come out and have dinner with him?"

Zhu Suosuo's face flushed, and she explained awkwardly, "He asked me to come out and talk about my internship at Jingyan, so I came to dinner with him."

"Don't you know how to be careful when you're out and about? You can find out things online, but you believe everything someone says? If it weren't for me, do you know what would have happened to us? We would have been eaten alive."

"I..." Zhu Suosuo was speechless.

Lin Yuan then asked, "How do you know him?"

"Oh, I'm going to see Nan Sun this afternoon. Isn't that a coincidence? Nan Sun and I are best friends, and we also know each other."

Lin Yuan did not react.

Zhu Suosuo continued, but her voice grew softer and softer: "Nan Sun asked me to deliver a document to Jingyan Group for her, and that's when I ran into him. I just thought I'd casually mention the internship..."

"Want to join Jingyan?" Lin Yuan looked at her. "Didn't I tell you to wait for my news? Don't you trust me?"

“No, Mr. Lin, I was just thinking… it’s always good to have more options.” Zhu Suosuo’s voice was even lower.

Lin Yuan's voice was calm, his tone devoid of emotion: "I originally thought you had potential..."

He shook his head, said nothing more, and turned to walk into the Yiyuan Restaurant.

“Mr. Lin,” Zhu Suosuo hurriedly grabbed Lin Yuan’s arm, her voice tinged with urgency, “I really didn’t mean to distrust you.”

"I will keep my promise to you, but that's all."

Zhu Suosuo's heart sank, and she quickly followed, saying, "Mr. Lin, I really will be very obedient."

The two of them dragged each other into the private room.

Someone inside asked, "Boss, have you run into Ye Jinyan?"

Lin Yuan casually said, "Ye Jinyan didn't come; it was his driver who came."

All eyes in the private room fell on Zhu Suosuo. She hurriedly let go of his hand, but still looked at Lin Yuan with a pitiful expression.

"Boss, who is this?" someone asked with a smile.

"My classmate's younger sister."

"Hello, hello, I am Zhu Suosuo."

Lin Yuan looked at her, gestured with his chin toward the empty seat next to him, and sighed softly, "Sit down and join me."

Zhu Suosuo sat down next to him.

During the meal, every time Lin Yuan introduced someone, she would pick up her glass and take a sip of beer as an apology.

After the dinner ended, the others gradually left.

Lin Yuan looked at Zhu Suosuo: "Get in my car."

Zhu Suosuo smiled, knowing that Lin Yuan was definitely not angry with her anymore.

"Huh? This isn't the same car as yesterday."

Lin Yuan said casually, "There are too many cars. We have to take turns driving them. If we leave them idle for too long, something bad will happen."

The streetlights outside the car window flickered by, and Zhu Suosuo, slightly tipsy, leaned back in her seat.

Lin Yuan suddenly spoke up, "You just said you know Nan Sun?"

“Yes, we’ve known each other since we were little, and we’re really close,” Zhu Suosuo said with a smile. “We met this afternoon, and I told her I knew a handsome guy, and she said she knew one too. When we thought about it, we realized it was you.”

"It's quite amazing that you and Nan Sun, with your personalities and family backgrounds, can become such good friends."

“She’s a flower in a greenhouse, and I’m a weed in the wild,” Zhu Suosuo said frankly, “We complement each other perfectly.”

Lin Yuan gripped the steering wheel and added, "Your cousin messaged me yesterday."

What did he post?

Lin Yuan laughed: "He warned me that you just wanted to find a job and didn't mean anything by it, and told me not to overthink things."

Zhu Suosuo smiled helplessly and said, "Don't mind him, he's always been a bit stubborn."

Lin Yuan's eyes held a hint of amusement: "You mean, it's okay for me to have other thoughts about you?"

Fueled by alcohol, Zhu Suosuo's face flushed as she half-jokingly said, "Whether you want to or not is your business, it's none of my concern."

Lin Yuan drove into the alley where Zhu Suosuo was staying. The two got out of the car together. Lin Yuan helped the slightly tipsy Zhu Suosuo up and patted her bottom, saying, "Go upstairs by yourself."

Zhu Suosuo turned her head, biting her lip as she looked at him, her eyes filled with a mixture of allure and resentment. She had drunk so much, yet he was unwilling to escort her upstairs.

"What? Don't you want to go back?" Lin Yuan raised an eyebrow.

Zhu Suosuo had just stepped onto one step when Lin Yuan suddenly called her back.

"and many more."

He took the two gift boxes out of the car and handed them over: "Your crab roe is still with me. Take it back. Your first meal tonight wasn't a waste."

Zhu Suosuo hesitated before accepting.

"Then I'll go up."

Lin Yuan nodded: "I understand the work situation, just be patient."

Zhu Suosuo nodded emphatically. Lin Yuan watched her figure disappear into the darkness of the stairwell, a faint smile playing on his lips. He had long considered Zhu Suosuo as his own, and he wasn't in a hurry; there would be many more opportunities in the future.

Moreover, it's not about Zhu Suosuo doing it herself, but about her taking the initiative; it's more meaningful that way.

(End of this chapter)