CHAPTER 30: CHAPTER 30 SHE DESERVES

In front of Su Yanyi, Qin Jiran was cautious, steady, and even obedient. Whenever Su Yanyi made a decision, there was never a time he refused.

But Qin Jiran was also a man with a temper. If someone bullied him, he naturally wanted to retaliate, even though he had never known the cause of the scandal. But now that Su Yanyi had told him, how could he remain indifferent, especially since the woman was someone Su Yanyi detested? If he didn’t do something, it would be very unlike him.

Qin Jiran and Wang Zhilin were in the same department in college, studying finance. In addition to finance, Qin Jiran also minored in management. Later, although he entered the entertainment industry and became a famous movie emperor, he never abandoned his knowledge and skills. When he had some capital, he started to accumulate wealth by making many investments. His connections developed not just in the entertainment circle, but also in the business world, knowing various kinds of people. Besides a few who became friends, he even had some underlings and subordinates working for him.

Qin Jiran made three different calls in his study, one after another. The content varied, but if Su Yanyi were here, she would realize that the combined content of these three calls was more than seventy percent similar to her own plan to deal with the Wang Family. Who knew if this was another form of tacit understanding between the husband and wife?

Although there was a great gap in emotional intelligence, his IQ made up for it well.

"Jiran, now that the official business is over, isn’t it time we talk about other things? We’ve been friends for so long, and I’m abroad, but you got married without even telling me. Now you come to me when you need something—don’t you think that’s a bit much?" The man’s voice carried an obvious teasing tone, causing Qin Jiran to feel somewhat helpless. He knew it would be like this.

"Zuo Shi, the matter is an accident, very complicated, it’s hard to explain in a few words." Qin Jiran offered what could hardly be considered an explanation.

Zuo Shi was his high school classmate and one of his few close friends. However, Zuo Shi went abroad for university and their opportunities to meet decreased, but they always kept in touch. Zuo Shi was very talented in the field of computers and had his own channels of information. Even though he was far overseas, he was very knowledgeable about various news in the country, which is why Qin Jiran turned to him for help.

Before this call, Qin Jiran also sought out a very influential underworld boss in the city, asking him to have his people closely watch the Wang Family’s every move. Together with his business maneuvers, this was a two-pronged approach.

"What, Queen Su isn’t the woman of your heart? Or are you saying that your three-year marriage was a sham all along?" The fact that Qin Jiran and Su Yanyi secretly married three years ago was something very few people knew about and even fewer would investigate. However, after the two went public with their relationship, people began learning about their three years of concealed marital status. Zuo Shi also became curious after the announcement and did some research, only to be surprised to find that the pair had been married for three years already. He was considering teasing Qin Jiran about it when Qin Jiran came to him instead.

"Are you investigating me?" Qin Jiran’s voice turned a bit colder. He didn’t mind Zuo Shi investigating him, but the matter involved Su Yanyi, which made him unhappy.

"Don’t be mad, I am just concerned about you. Plus, your business isn’t really a secret anymore. I’m just thinking, being with Queen Su, that’s got to be a lot of pressure, huh?" Zuo Shi’s voice had a hint of ingratiating itself, but it was mostly teasing.

Zuo Shi knew about the existence of Su Yanyi quite early on since the Su family was too prominent to be ignored. Su Yanyi, in particular, had made a big name for herself with her strong tactics quite early on. His database had a pile of information relating to Su Yanyi, but he never imagined that such a woman would marry his friend.

Su Yanyi, many people call her President Su, but a large number of people also refer to her as Queen Su behind the scenes. The title of Queen represents both her status in the entertainment industry and the nature of her character and methods: strong, decisive, and proud. Su Yanyi was truly a woman who deserved the title of a queen.

Long ago, when Zuo Shi first witnessed the great deeds of Su Yanyi, he wondered what kind of man could match such a woman?

Now, seeing Qin Jiran together with Su Yanyi, Zuo Shi was unable to contemplate whether they were suited for each other, because in his mind, these two were absolutely impossible to end up together!

Su Yanyi was a strong, cunning woman, very self-centered, and such people seldom have a gentle side; they don’t even know what compromise is. To be with a woman like her, indulgence and tolerance were essential traits, but from what he knew about Qin Jiran, he never thought that Qin was that kind of man.

Qin Jiran was a man who was cool on the outside but firm on the inside. If he seemed indifferent and distant on the surface, then his heart was proud and unyielding. How could a man like that be suitable for a woman like Su Yanyi?

Zuo Shi found himself in a tangled mess of thoughts, and he couldn’t help but worry about Qin Jiran.

"We are very good, don’t worry." Qin Jiran also understood Zuo Shi and knew he had his best interests at heart. His tone softened a bit, but he still warned him very directly, "Don’t investigate our matters anymore. If you want to know something, just ask me. Yanyi won’t like anyone investigating her."

"Jiran, this is clearly prioritizing your lover over your friends. When we were in university you suddenly entered the entertainment industry; it wasn’t because of Su Yanyi, was it?" Zuo Shi really hit the nail on the head.

Qin Jiran’s silence was like an admission. Zuo Shi had intended his words as a joke, but the silence made him reveal a surprised expression, as if Qin Jiran could even feel his shock through the phone.

"No way? You really entered the entertainment circle for Su Yanyi? Are you crazy?" Zuo Shi never believed a man would give up his career for a woman, let alone a man like Qin Jiran.

"...She’s worth it." After a pause, Qin Jiran said with utmost conviction!

Su Yanyi was worth it! What was entering the entertainment industry compared to that? If necessary, he was willing to do anything for Su Yanyi, as long as she asked, he would be willing!

But the sad truth was, Su Yanyi never asked him to do anything. Perhaps it could be said that Su Yanyi didn’t need him to do anything at all. She was so outstanding that it left him feeling inferior, only able to quietly watch her from a dark corner, powerless to do anything.

Therefore, when he found out that she might like the food he cooked, he was so happy; when he learned that she personally selected scripts for him, he tried so hard to do his best; when he knew she needed his cooperation, he stood by her side without hesitation!

Although these might prove that Su Yanyi’s feelings for him were not love, he still felt incredibly satisfied amidst his disappointment, at least he could do something for Su Yanyi.

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