Huayu: Starting from retirement, sweeping across the domestic entertainment industry

Wang Churan looked at Tian Xiwei as she pushed open the door, his eyes filled with scrutiny.

She spoke slowly, her tone light and airy, "Senior, you're here to apologize? Li Ran really thinks you can make me apologize?"

Tian Xiwei stood by the bed with her arms crossed, giving a cold laugh: "You're overthinking it. Why should I apologize to you?"

Wang Churan resisted the urge to roll his eyes, sat up, looked at her, and smiled.

"Fine, don't apologize then. It's okay, I forgive you."

She paused, then said calmly, "You can leave now if you have nothing else to say."

Tian Xiwei didn't move; she just stood there, her gaze sweeping over Wang Churan's face.

Then he spoke coldly, "You really think this is your own home?"

Wang Churan laughed and retorted, "Otherwise what?"

"It's not your house. Li Ran hasn't said anything, so why are you so concerned?"

She met Tian Xiwei's gaze directly and retorted, "You really think of yourself as Li Ran's official girlfriend? If I remember correctly, Zhou Ye was Li Ran's first girlfriend, wasn't she?"

She emphasized each word, saying, "In a way, you're just like me. What gives you the right to lecture me?"

Tian Xiwei frowned.

But she didn't get angry; she just snorted coldly, her tone filled with confidence: "Why should I?"

She slightly raised her chin: "Just because I'll be meeting Li Ran's parents during the New Year. And you and that tablet are nothing."

Wang Churan was stunned for a moment.

See parents?

Looking at Tian Xiwei's victorious face, she suddenly felt a strange mix of emotions.

But in an instant, she suppressed it.

"So what?" she said, her tone regaining its calm.

"It's enough that I'm with Li Ran. Whether you meet my parents or not, will it affect me?"

Tian Xiwei looked at her and suddenly changed the subject: "Tell me, why did you approach Li Ran?"

Wang Churan felt completely bewildered.

She replied matter-of-factly, "It's simple, I like him, is there a problem?"

Tian Xiwei stared at her, her gaze sharp: "You don't know Li Ran's identity, do you?"

Wang Churan was stunned.

Identity?

She blinked and began to count: "Isn't he just the heir of Wajijiwa Entertainment, a rising star, an Asian Games champion, a world champion..."

As she counted, she laughed to herself, "Wow, my man is so amazing!"

Looking at her expression, Tian Xiwei understood what was going on.

It seems she doesn't know Li Ran's family background yet, and the only people who know it are probably herself and Zhou Ye.

Since that's the case, she didn't bother to say anything more.

"You need to understand your place."

She concluded, her tone cold and hard, "If you roll your eyes at me again, it won't be as simple as just punching you."

After saying that, she turned around, opened the door, and walked out.

Wang Churan stared at the closed door, stunned for several seconds.

That's it? You came in just to spout some tough talk?

She shook her head, lay back down on the bed, and continued scrolling through her phone.

However, I can no longer watch those funny videos.

Are you meeting my parents so soon?

What other identity does Li Ran have that I don't know?

Tian Xiwei's words made her feel that Li Ran's identity was not as simple as it seemed online.

Dinner was prepared by Li Ran: three dishes and a soup, simple home-style Hunan cuisine.

The atmosphere at the dinner table was somewhat awkward, and neither of the two women spoke.

Li Ran sat in the middle, feeling extremely uncomfortable.

He picked up a piece of stir-fried beef with his chopsticks and put it in Tian Xiwei's bowl: "Eat more."

She picked up another piece of food with her chopsticks and put it in Wang Churan's bowl: "You should eat more too."

Wang Churan glanced at him, but didn't say anything, continuing to eat in small bites.

Tian Xiwei looked at Li Ran: "Take me grocery shopping tomorrow, and I'll make you some pig's trotters."

Li Ran was taken aback for a moment: "I've never been to a farmers' market before! I usually order takeout, or Xiao Chen buys it and delivers it over."

Tian Xiwei thought for a moment and said, "Then let's go shopping tomorrow morning. I saw a large supermarket nearby, so I can stock up on some snacks and drinks."

Li Ran nodded, about to speak, when a cool voice sounded from the side: "Does she really think she's the lady of the house?"

Tian Xiwei turned her head and glared at Wang Churan.

"Is your shoulder no longer sore?"

His tone was flat, but it was full of threat.

Li Ran quickly interrupted, "Alright, alright, let's eat."

He gave Wang Churan a look, signaling her to stop talking and eat.

He then looked at Tian Xiwei and softened his tone: "Okay, we'll go together tomorrow morning."

After finishing his meal, Wang Churan went to the sofa to watch TV.

Tian Xiwei went to take a shower.

Li Ran quietly tidied up the dishes, went into the kitchen, and turned on the tap.

The water was flowing, and as he bent down to wash the dishes, Liu Haocun suddenly came to mind.

When Cunzi was alive, at least there was someone to wash the dishes.

Now, the two of them are arguing in the living room, while he's washing the dishes all by himself.

He sighed, feeling a pang of longing for Cunzi.

Never mind, I have a dishwasher, so it's the same thing.

Li Ran dried her hands, walked into the living room, and sat down next to Wang Churan.

He didn't pay attention to what variety show was playing on TV.

He asked casually, "What did Xiaotian talk to you about this afternoon?"

Wang Churan stared at the TV without turning his head: "It's nothing, I just went in and said a few harsh words."

She thought for a moment, then asked in return, "Li Ran, are you hiding something from me?"

Li Ran was taken aback.

Keeping it from her?

He kept his affair with multiple women a secret from Zhang Jingyi.

Even the coconut knows about Oda's existence...

Is he hiding something from Wang Churan? It doesn't seem so!

What have I been hiding from you?

Wang Churan frowned: "This afternoon she asked me why I approached you, and what she said was quite strange."

She turned to look at Li Ran, "I've thought about it for ages and still can't figure it out. You're just a little more handsome, have a better physique, and are famous and rich..."

As she spoke, a smile curved her lips: "Hmm... I can do it too..."

Li Ran was listening attentively, but when she heard the last sentence, she almost choked on her own saliva.

"Stop, stop, stop!" he quickly interrupted.

"What is all this? I love hearing your compliments, but why does it sound like I'm selling myself after that?"

Wang Churan chuckled, her eyes crinkling with laughter.

After laughing for a while, she suddenly became serious and asked, "Li Ran, are you perhaps the son of a wealthy family?"

Li Ran looked at her, gave an awkward smile, and nodded: "Yes, you're right."

He paused, then said casually, "It's probably only a few tens of millions."

Wang Churan gently nudged him: "Don't think I don't know. IG gave you an eight-figure signing bonus back then, your commercial value in esports is definitely higher. Is this all you're worth?"

She paused, then added, "Besides, you're the heir to Wajijiwa Entertainment."

Li Ran smiled and looked at her: "So you're after my money?"

Wang Churan couldn't help but roll her eyes at him. "Money is great, of course. But if it's just about money, you might as well just keep me as your sugar daddy."

Li Ran curled her lip: "What kind of sugar daddy makes his sugar daddy cook and wash dishes?"

Wang Churan pursed her lips. "Okay, I'll do the dishes tomorrow, alright?"

She continued, "What exactly does your family do?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the bathroom door opened.

Tian Xiwei came out wearing clothes several sizes too big for Li Ran, her hair was wet and hanging down, and her face was flushed from the heat.

Wang Churan immediately stopped the conversation.

But Tian Xiwei still heard the last sentence.

She walked over, sat down opposite Wang Churan, and snorted coldly, "Want to know?"

She paused, then a mischievous smile curved her lips: "I'm not telling you."

She turned to Li Ran, her eyes carrying a warning: "You're not allowed to tell either."

Li Ran gave an awkward smile and didn't say anything.