Film and Television: The Villain's Life Begins with Joy of Life

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The study fell silent.

The candlelight flickered on the lampstand, casting the shadows of the two people on the wall, sometimes bright and sometimes dim.

Zhou Cheng looked at Li Yunrui, whose beautiful face still held traces of ruthlessness and determination, yet her voice betrayed a hint of sorrow and vulnerability.

He knew what kind of person Li Yunrui was.

She believed in power, in scheming, and in herself; she trusted no one but herself.

She valued power above all else.

As she has come this far, her identity and her experiences have shaped her personality and thoughts.

Zhou Cheng couldn't change her, nor did he ever think he could.

He wanted to keep the child, but the key was how to persuade Li Yunrui.

To persuade this slut, empty promises are useless. Only the most direct reality and benefits can move her and make her weigh the pros and cons before making the choice she believes is best for her.

The two looked at each other.

The candlelight flickered between them, as if trying to see into each other's hearts through their eyes.

Zhou Cheng sighed softly and spoke:

"Aunt, have you ever thought about this? You've never had a choice regarding the power of the Imperial Treasury. Even without this child, Father would have taken back the Imperial Treasury sooner or later."

Li Yunrui frowned but remained silent.

He continued, "You should understand your father. No one can disobey or change his will. From the moment he said, 'Whoever marries Wan'er will take over the Imperial Treasury,' it was destined that the Imperial Treasury would no longer remain in your hands."

Li Yunrui turned her head, looking past the candlelight at the flickering light and shadows on the wall.

She couldn't refute it.

She understood, of course, better than anyone else.

But even if she understands, is it possible to remain indifferent and wait for her fate? Impossible.

"So what?" she sneered, her face as cold as frost.

"Even if he is the emperor, he cannot act arbitrarily! If he wants to take back the Imperial Treasury, don't blame me for fighting. The Imperial Treasury is something I fought for, and it should rightfully be mine. I will not let him take it away with just a word! As long as it remains in my hands, I will not let it go."

Zhou Cheng looked at her, not at all surprised by her reaction.

"Have you thought about the future?"

He looked at her, his gaze serious.

"We're already plotting to get His Majesty to depose the Crown Prince. If I succeed in ascending the throne, are you really going to abandon our child just to hold onto power in the Imperial Treasury for a few more days? How am I supposed to treat you then?"

Li Yunrui's breath hitched.

She hadn't really thought about that question.

She only thought about the present!

She frowned in thought.

If she keeps the child, her relationship with Zhou Cheng will naturally become even more deeply intertwined.

If Zhou Cheng succeeds in rising to power in the future, even if some of his identities are shady, she will still be the most powerful woman in the country.

But now she stands at the pinnacle of power that women can wield...

Because of a position where it's difficult to advance further and an uncertain future, she gambled everything on one man...

She can't.

In her view, a relationship maintained through children is not secure, at least not as reliable as one based on mutual benefit.

Just like her relationship with Lin Wan'er.

That was her biological daughter; she did have feelings for her.

But what about Lin Ruofu? If he wasn't incredibly powerful, not the current prime minister, but simply "Lin Wan'er's father," she wouldn't care about his life or death.

Men are unreliable.

Using children to tie a man down is even worse.

This is an experience she summarized from her own experience.

Only when there is self-interest can one disregard everything else and be absolutely reliable.

She truly experienced the joy of being a woman with Zhou Cheng, which fascinated her and even made her fall for him.

So much so that on many occasions, when considering this man, her emotional side would even briefly override her rational side.

Just like today when she came over, she couldn't control her emotions, and even she herself felt that she was not herself.

But so what?

Her past experiences taught her that nothing is unchanging, and people's hearts change very quickly.

Even if she really falls in love with this young man now, and he is also obsessed with her body, what about in the future?

She wouldn't gamble that others wouldn't change.

I won't gamble that I won't change.

Li Yunrui took a deep breath, raised her head, and looked at him.

"Chengcheng, you're too young to understand. You have no idea how much trouble it will cause if you keep this child."

Her voice softened, carrying an unprecedented seriousness.

"Keeping him will do you no good, for me, or for the child."

She reached out and touched his face.

"If you really like children, I can have them for you once you're in a position of power. I'll have as many as you want. I'll have as many as you desire."

Her fingertips brushed across his cheek, carrying a slight coolness.

"We can have another child later. Now is really not the right time."

Zhou Cheng looked at her.

His face was reflected in the other person's eyes, which held reluctance, inner turmoil, and apology, but above all, unwavering determination.

He felt somewhat helpless.

Without being motivated by self-interest, it's still too difficult to persuade this woman.

He knew that if he revealed his identity as a Grandmaster and his true plans now, that bitch would definitely keep the child without saying a word.

It's not like he can't have children.

It doesn't matter who he has a child with.

Zhou Cheng thought for a moment and then spoke:

"You don't actually have to choose between your child and your inner tube (referring to a type of underwear)."

Li Yunrui raised an eyebrow.

"What do you mean? You still won't give up?"

Zhou Cheng looked at her, thinking about what she had said before, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

"My aunt just said she's a shameless woman. And coincidentally, I'm a shameless man too. We're adulterers."