After Fu Cheng Shen left, Su Luoyan also got up from the bed, took her laptop, and went to the study. She spun around in the office chair worth tens of thousands, then comfortably settled into it before opening her laptop.
While waiting for the computer to boot up, she leaned back in the soft leather chair, stroking the armrests. So this is what it feels like to be a boss—not bad at all.
Just as she was enjoying the CEO chair, her phone on the desk rang. It was Fu Siqi calling.
As soon as she answered, Fu Siqi’s cheerful voice came through.
“Yan Yan, I’m sending you something fun.”
“What fun thing?” Su Luoyan asked lazily, melting into the chair.
Fu Siqi replied mysteriously, “You’ll know when you see it. It’s really fun.”
Among the social circles of young ladies in the capital, Fu Siqi was the one who loved to join in on the excitement the most. If she said something was fun, it must be truly interesting, which piqued Su Luoyan’s curiosity.
“Oh… then I’d like to see it too.”
“I sent it to your WeChat. Take a look yourself, and remember to tell me what you think.”
“Alright, I’ll check it out first.”
After hanging up, Su Luoyan opened their WeChat chat window. Fu Siqi had shared a Weibo link.
The blogger’s name was: Meng Qin Who Loves Life;
Her Weibo verification read: Beauty Blogger;
She had over 3 million followers, and each of her posts garnered thousands of comments. Although Su Luoyan rarely used Weibo, she knew that this level of followers and engagement surpassed many minor celebrities, making her at least a top-tier beauty blogger.
It was a long video titled “The Growth Journey of an Ordinary Girl.”
Curious, Su Luoyan clicked on the video, and a sentimental BGM began to play.
The video started with a photo of the girl’s parents. From their clothing, it was clear that both families were ordinary, but their appearances were well-matched.
The next photo showed a little girl, with the caption: “That year, I was born. Our family of four squeezed into a small, rundown house.”
In the following photos, the girl grew older, the houses they lived in improved, and the girl became more beautiful, with the captions changing accordingly.
“That year, I was eight. My Father started a successful business, and we moved to Jiangnan, finally having a home of our own.”
“That year, I was ten. My Brother got into a military academy and became the pride of our family.”
“That year, I was fifteen. Through my own efforts, I got into Jiangnan No. 1 High School and became a high school student.”
“That year, I was eighteen. I received an acceptance letter from Nanjiang Art University. For my dreams, I repeated a year of study and got into Jingbei Art Academy. I didn’t let down the efforts of that extra year or the expectations of my parents and Brother.”
“This is the graduation gift my Brother gave me—a new phone to make it easier for us to stay in touch.”
“This is the growth journey of an ordinary girl. I’m grateful to my parents for their support. They built this family with their own hands. I’m also fortunate to have a hero for a Brother. Although he can’t be by my side, I’m always proud of him—protecting the country and our little family.”
The video was well-edited, with its sentimental BGM and heartwarming text, evoking a sense of warmth in the viewer. It was truly brimming with positive energy.
Su Luoyan scrolled down to the comments section.Love Munching Sunflower Seeds: Qin Qin, your family’s looks are simply off the charts. Your dad and mom are both so good-looking, and even though your brother’s face is covered, just his aura alone makes him seem incredibly handsome.
Meng Qin, Who Loves Life, replies: Thank you [rose] My brother really is handsome.
Little Chen Won’t Stay Up Late Anymore: Is your brother a special forces soldier? Looks like his military rank isn’t low.
Don’t Forget: Qin Qin, is your brother still single? I want to join your family.
Strawberry Ice Cream: I watched the whole video, and it was really touching. I’m also grateful to my parents. Qin Qin’s parents came from ordinary backgrounds and built their current life through hard work. Things will definitely get better and better in the future.
The Misfit Me: I’m really envious of Qin Qin’s family atmosphere. It’s just so beautiful, no wonder Qin Qin’s personality is so gentle. In contrast, my dad cheated on my mom when I was little, abandoned us, and later had two more kids. I just hope they meet a terrible end.
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Just after exiting Weibo, Fu Siqi’s call came right on cue.
“Our beautiful Miss Su, any thoughts?” She was really curious about Su Luoyan’s reaction.
Su Luoyan said, “Warm and inspiring. A family of four, harmonious and happy, from a small house to a big villa, life getting better and better. Thanks to the nation’s development, everyone has enough to eat, and thanks to technological progress, even pigs and dogs have learned to use the internet.”
Fu Siqi’s laughter came through the phone. “Hahaha, Yan Yan, when it comes to sarcasm, you’re the best.”
“That Meng family really has no shame, daring to post about a family of four. Brother Luo Qing’s surname is Su, not Meng. Does Brother Luo Qing even know who she is?”
“The Meng family are nothing but heartless, ungrateful scum. Meng Qin’s mother is the other woman, and that father of hers climbed up by stepping on your Su family…”
Fu Siqi was so angry she went on a long rant before realizing she’d said a lot of things she shouldn’t have.
Even over the phone, her caution was palpable. “Yan Yan, I didn’t mean to.”
Su Luoyan looked up at the white ceiling, fragments of her childhood flashing through her mind—a man lifting her onto his shoulders. Beyond that, there were no other memories.
Her childhood consisted only of her mother, maternal grandparents, Brother, and Uncle.
Now, times had changed. The Su family was no longer as prosperous as before. Her mother, Uncle, and maternal grandparents had passed away one after another, leaving her and Brother to rely on each other.
Her biological father was nothing more than a phoenix man who married into the Su family but used it to climb step by step to success. Later, he cheated, abandoned his family, and married his childhood sweetheart. No one cared about the Su family anymore.
When her grandfather was critically ill, Meng Guangyao had approached him, wanting to take Su Luoyan back to raise her. Her grandfather refused and entrusted the siblings to the Fu family.
Old Master Fu was an old friend of her grandparents and had once helped the Fu family in a time of crisis. Meng Guangyao didn’t dare offend the Fu family, and Old Master Fu had always treated her like his own granddaughter.
“Why care about any of that? My surname is Su, not Meng. As for Meng Guangyao, just think of him as working for me.”
When Meng Guangyao started his business, the initial capital came from the Su family, which held 70% of the shares. These shares were under her mother’s name at the time, and they managed the company together.Later, after the child was born, Mother devoted more of her energy to the child, and the authority within the group gradually shifted to Meng Guangyao. Many years later, Su Yi Jin passed away due to illness and left his shares in his will to his only younger brother, Su Yi Er. Su Yi Er died while carrying out a mission, and the heirs named in his will were his father and his nephews and nieces.
After twists and turns, Meng Guangyao’s business grew larger and larger, and his shares were diluted significantly. Currently, she holds 20% of the shares, while her brother Su Luo Qing holds 15%.
Fu Siqi said, “That old fox Meng Guangyao is as cunning as a rabbit with three burrows. He’s probably registered many assets under his current wife’s name, doing everything he can to guard against you and your brother.”
“But speaking of which, Meng Qin is using Luo Qing to create the image of a family of four. Aren’t you really angry about it?”
Su Luoyan’s eyes darkened. “Let her be. I don’t want Brother to worry about these things.”
“Are you sure you won’t take it to heart?”
Su Luoyan thought about it and still felt uneasy. “Do you know anyone who can help? Find someone to shut this down. She doesn’t deserve to be mentioned in the same breath as my brother.”
Fu Siqi praised, “Now that’s the Su Luoyan I know.”
“Leave this small matter to me. I’ll take care of it.”
Su Luoyan curled her lips into a provocative smile.
There was nothing she couldn’t take to heart—only what she chose to ignore. The Meng family wasn’t worthy.