Film and Television: The Collector Who Rampages Across the Heavens

Su Li found it interesting. He had already won over Lin Youyou, yet Xu Huanshan could still cheat on him, which meant he wasn't exactly a saint either.

Facing a sophisticated, virtuous, and intelligent wife, the pressure is still immense.

Any man will get tired of a dish once he gets used to it, let alone a handsome, rich, and good-looking man like him. With so many temptations around him, how could he resist them every time?

"We could investigate and stir up some trouble."

Thinking to himself, Su Li put his arm around Wang Manni's soft, smooth waist and said with a smile, "Why should we care about them? As long as we live our own lives well, that's all that matters."

Wang Manni pursed her red lips: "I just feel sorry for Gu Jia..."

"Then tell her about it!"

"Forget it, how could I possibly bring this up? Other people's families are private matters."

"That settles it!"

"Hmph, can't I just say it?"

Su Li didn't say anything, but instead pressed down on her head.

The next day, based on what Wang Manni said, Su Li arranged for Li Ke to find Xu Huanshan's mistress, an art and dance college student who was fair-skinned, beautiful, and had long legs; she was naturally good-looking.

The two met by chance, and their situation was similar to that of Lin Youyou in the TV series; both were quite scheming.

When the female art student learned that Xu Huanshan was the company's CEO, she immediately had designs on him. At first, Xu Huanshan resisted repeatedly, but he couldn't resist the temptation and eventually slept with her.

Li Ke smiled and said, "Gu Jia is still busy with the fireworks factory order, but I didn't expect Xu Huanshan to be messing around behind her back. How interesting... Tonight, Gu Jia invited President Wan to dinner at a hotel for the order, which was kept secret from Xu Huanshan."

Su Li nodded: "Xu Huanshan is not suitable to be a company CEO; he is more suited to be a designer."

Just like in the original drama, Xu Huanshan had a conflict with the company over the price reduction of orders. This time, due to Su Li's covert suppression, Jia Mei Fireworks' situation is even worse.

"Remember that Mr. Wan, or rather, that married woman? Be careful, lest you end up giving him what he wants."

Su Li thought to herself that she would protect Gu Jia tonight to prevent others from taking her away.

Li Ke knew that her husband had designs on Gu Jia, a young married woman, so she suggested, "President Su, how about I find a way tonight for Gu Jia to see Xu Huanshan and that woman enter the hotel at just the right moment?"

"Can you do it?" Su Li looked at her.

"No problem. That woman has always dreamed of marrying into a wealthy family. Xu Huanshan is good-looking and rich. I can give her a little pointer, and she'll definitely help with this. If all else fails, she can pay me a fee," Li Ke said confidently.

"Okay, do it this way. If it's done, I'll give you a sports car."

"Thank you, Mr. Su."

"No need to thank me, keep up the good work."

That evening, after dressing up, Gu Jia arrived at the hotel by car, only to find that Mr. Wan, who had booked the private room in advance, was already there.

"Gu Jia, you're the one who invited me, yet you're the one who's late." Mr. Wan, an ordinary-looking middle-aged man, sat leisurely in a pure white high-backed chair and said with amusement.

Gu Jia glanced at her watch and calmly said, "Mr. Wan, we agreed to meet at 7 o'clock. There are still more than 10 minutes left. You're early."

Mr. Wan smiled and said, "Okay, I know why you invited me. Every time Xu Huanshan and I have a conflict, you, Gu Jia, always step in. I have to say, among the women I know, you are the most capable."

"Thank you for the compliment, Mr. Wan." Gu Jiayu smoothed her hair, a graceful smile on her face, and said, "Then, about the order?"

Mr. Wan stared directly at the married woman in front of him. Her figure and appearance perfectly matched his aesthetic. With a smile on his lips, he said, "Actually, I don't really care about that part of the profit. What I care about is face. Isn't business all about communication? Asking for exorbitant prices and then settling for bargains."

But Xu Huanshan actually said those things about me in front of so many people… Ha, who does he think he is?

Gu Jie explained softly, "I know about what happened between you and Huanshan. He's young, so don't take it to heart. I'm here to apologize to you in person. We can talk about the order. How about I give you another 20% of the profit? What do you think?"

In the past, losing Mr. Wan's order would have been a loss, but now the company is in a very bad situation, so it would be best to continue the cooperation if possible.

Mr. Wan nodded, turning the wine glass on the table with his finger; it was filled with pure, fine white liquor.

"Drink this first, then tell me about the order."

Without saying a word, Gu Jia stepped forward, picked up two glasses of wine, and downed them one by one. She often participated in company business, and her alcohol tolerance had improved. Although she couldn't compare to the Russian girls, she was still more than the average female employee.

"I apologize to you on behalf of Huanshan." She downed another glass of wine.

Mr. Wan clapped lightly, his eyes filled with appreciation: "Your alcohol tolerance is really good. It's no fun drinking alone. Come... sit here with me, let's drink slowly together."

He patted his thigh, his eyes blatantly unrestrained.

Gu Jia frowned, remaining motionless, biting her lip: "President Wan, what kind of person do you take me for? Do you think I, Gu Jia, am that kind of woman?"

Mr. Wan laughed and said in a deep voice, "No, in my eyes you are a beautiful, capable, and competent woman. I personally admire you very much. There is only one solution to my problem with Xu Huanshan. As long as you agree... I can secure 50% of your fireworks factory's orders, which will greatly alleviate the current pressure on your company. What do you think?"

Gu Jia placed her empty wine glass on the table, her tone cold: "President Wan, you're overthinking it. The company is important, but I don't understand sacrificing myself for the company. Where would that leave my face and reputation?"

Mr. Wan said, "As long as no one knows, that's fine. You and I know what happened tonight. If we don't reveal it, who will know?"

Gu Jia gritted her teeth and parted her cherry lips slightly: "If Mr. Wan really wants one, I can introduce you. I have a younger brother who's very outgoing and can find women of any type. I'm just a middle-aged woman, so you shouldn't be eyeing me."

Upon hearing this, President Wan immediately sneered: "What kind of person do you take me for? I want you, otherwise my business with Xu Huanshan is not over."

He's also the CEO of a company, and he's surrounded by women, except for a few unique women who can catch his attention.

"You're dreaming. At worst, our factory will go bankrupt, and we'll go back to our hometown to farm."

Gu Jia gave up. Sacrificing herself for the company was absolutely out of the question; otherwise, if Xu Huanshan found out, the family would surely fall apart.

Besides, she understands men's dark thoughts. How could it be over after just one time? Once there's a first time, there will be countless more. The secrets between the two of them will bind her tightly, and her bottom line will be trampled on for the sake of her family, her life, and her son.

President Wan laughed and said, "Gu Jia, you're not the kind of virtuous woman who's willing to honestly farm. You have your own ambitions and want to enter high society. Just based on that ambition, you can't settle down."

Gu Jia snorted coldly, grabbed her bag from the chair, and was about to leave.

President Wan stared at the woman's tall, slender figure and said loudly, "Gu Jia, what I say is valid at any time. I'm here waiting for your message."

Gu Jia remained silent. The moment she opened the door, President Wan's bodyguard immediately raised his hand to block her way. She said coldly, "Get out of my way!"

"let her go……"

Gu Jia rushed to the bathroom, grabbed a handful of cold water and splashed it on her face to cover up her grievances and tears.

"What should we do next?"

"Gu Jia!"

A magnetic, pleasant male voice came from across the room. She looked up and saw it was Su Li. She quickly wiped the water off her face and smiled, "Mr. Su, what are you doing here?"

"Have dinner. Are you alright?"

Su Li pointed to the tear stains on her face, took a Burberry handkerchief from her coat pocket, and handed it to her.

Gu Jia hesitated for a moment, then took the towel and wiped her face. Her composure returned to normal, and she smiled faintly, "Sorry to have made you laugh. I ate some wasabi earlier, and I feel a little unwell."

Su Li nodded, not exposing her pretense, and pointed outside: "Are you leaving?"

"Yes!" Gu Jia adjusted her bag strap to her shoulder, her high heels clicking on the spotless floor, and said, "I visited you a few days ago, but you weren't home. You just got back, right?"

"Yes, I went to Hong Kong Island for a business reception and only returned to Shanghai a couple of days ago."

Gu Jia had learned about Su Yang Group. The company had branches all over the country and even in many cities overseas. It was bound to be busy, and its business power was proportional to that.

This Mr. Su is still single. I wonder which woman will be lucky enough to marry him in the future. It must be someone of equal social standing, right?

Xu Huanshan's driver, Chen Xu, who was also Chen Yu's younger brother, rushed to greet them as they came out, saying, "Sister..."

Gu Jia gave him a look, and the latter tactfully withdrew. Outside the hotel, an imported minivan drove up.

Su Li pointed and said, "Let's go together, and we can talk about some things while we're at it."

Gu Jia blinked and smiled, "Okay..."

The interior of the van had been modified, with a soundproof panel blocking the driver's cab. Su Li took out a bottle of soda and handed it over, then took out one for herself and drank it.

"I heard that your fireworks factory hasn't been doing so well lately?"

Gu Jia held the soda in both hands without moving, her fair knees exposed beneath the slit of her skirt. She nodded and smiled bitterly, "You've heard about this too. Lately, for some reason, the competition among fireworks factories is getting fiercer, and orders are getting fewer and fewer. Our company is almost on the verge of collapse."

"The companies that are taking orders from your fireworks factory include businesses under our Suyang Group," Su Li said directly.

"Ah, this... why is that?" Gu Jia asked in surprise.

"There's a message from above that there might be some new policies regarding fireworks and firecrackers at the end of the year. These policies will vary from region to region, and all fireworks companies are rapidly expanding their operations. Jiaming has been caught in this mess."

Su Li didn't lie to her; the higher-ups had indeed sent a message that fireworks and firecrackers pollute the air and pose certain dangers, so the policy was slightly modified.

Gu Jia bit her lip: "So that's how it is. No wonder things have been so difficult lately!"

"It will be even more difficult in the future. Fireworks factories are related to explosives and have always been a focus of attention. Without much of a network of connections, especially in a city like Shanghai, it will become increasingly difficult for small companies."

Although Su Li didn't say it explicitly, Gu Jia understood the meaning behind his words, and her pretty face dimmed for a moment.

"What should we do then? We've invested a lot of money in Jiaming. If the company runs into problems, all our hard work over the years will be wasted, not to mention..."

"Besides, your house was bought with a loan, right?"

Gu Jia felt a wave of embarrassment. Compared to truly wealthy people, his family's meager assets were utterly insignificant.

"Change careers as soon as possible, cut your losses in time, and you may be able to invest in other industries."

Gu Jia sighed. Just then, the van slowed down and stopped at the traffic light. She glanced outside with a melancholy look in her heart, paused for a moment, and then leaned closer to the window to look more closely.

A man and a woman are having an intimate meal at a cake shop. The woman is beautiful but she doesn't recognize her, but the man is... Xu Huanshan?

Gu Jia was immediately shocked and stared intently, somewhat incredulous.

Su Li deliberately followed her gaze and asked in surprise, "Is that Xu Huanshan? The other one?"

"My cousin, some distant relatives came to visit the other day, so I'm taking her out to play!"

Gu Jia's face twitched, and after realizing what was happening, she quickly took the initiative to explain.

Su Li didn't expose her, and just said "oh".

Gu Jia picked up her bag, put the soda aside, and said, "President Su, there's something I forgot to do. You can drop me off at the next intersection."

"Can."

After getting off the bus at the intersection, Gu Jia returned to the vicinity of the cake shop and happened to see Xu Huanshan and that woman coming out. The two were chatting and laughing as they got into a car and left. She quickly hailed a taxi and followed them.

She followed the two of them until they entered the hotel. Hesitantly, she took out her phone and said, "Honey, where are you? Why aren't you home when I get back?"

Xu Huanshan said, "I'm out having a gathering with friends. I'll be back in a little while."

"What time is it? Do you want to drink? I'll prepare some plum juice for you?"

"Hmm, around one or two in the morning, don't worry about me, just go to sleep."

Gu Jia said "okay," and ended the call. A cold smile and self-mockery appeared on her pretty face. She had worked so hard and diligently for the company, and this man was actually carrying her on his back…

She was exhausted, both physically and mentally. Just as she was about to send a message to Chen Xu, a minivan pulled up in front of her.

"Mr. Su...Mr. Su, didn't you leave?"

"What you're saying is clumsy. As a man, I know exactly what the situation is. To prevent your mistress and husband from ganging up on you, I have to be responsible for your safety."

Su Li said it half-jokingly, but Gu Jia didn't find it funny at all.

The company is in trouble, and my husband is cheating on me. This is a disaster.

The alcohol was hitting her hard, and she rubbed her forehead, leaning against the car window and looking at the handsome man across the street: "Tonight I went to visit a client to secure an order, but he tried to sexually harass me, offering our company huge profits, but I didn't agree."

She was old and ugly, which was repulsive, and now it's even a bit disgusting...

Su Li said, "You have stayed true to yourself; you are a good woman."

Gu Jia said sarcastically, "But now I feel so stupid. Xu Huanshan actually wronged me."

"As a man, the normal situation in this society is that successful people are very popular with the opposite sex. Your man is not bad-looking and has money. He should not lack female companions in his life. It's only a matter of time."

Gu Jia knew exactly what Su Li had said, but she was still angry.

"Can't you just be single-minded?"

"I don't know, but it's impossible for me. Life is full of temptations and wonders. Why should we come into this world just to suffer and be subject to various restrictions and constraints?"

Su Li said indifferently, "I wish there were more upright gentlemen in this world, but I can't become one of them. If you want to maintain your family, you have to pretend you don't know anything. Just like those wealthy wives, no matter how many women that person has outside, as long as you behave yourself, you basically won't lose your current status."

"President Su, you're right, but I just can't swallow this."

Gu Jia stared at him, then suddenly asked, "Can you handle the situation at our Jiaming Fireworks Factory?"

"What do you mean?" Su Li's eyes flashed.

"If you can help me," Gu Jia said softly, extending her delicate white hand to grasp Su Li's left hand, which was resting to the side. "I can give you what you want."

Zuli exclaimed in surprise, "You know what I want?"

Gu Jia tossed her hair and said frankly, "Besides what you just said, I could feel it in your eyes when we interacted before."

"It's not that I, Gu Jia, don't understand those messy things, I just don't want to know."