Not sending his daughter, who harbored ill intentions toward Minglu and had a heart as venomous as a snake, into the iron bed prison to accompany her biological mother was already the last act of kindness from Yin Yunqiu, albeit a result of his leniency. He had originally intended to settle this father-daughter relationship with a secure marriage, but it seemed impossible now.
The promising newcomers in the business world, the influential figures in the capital, all kept their distance from Jiang Mingqin, and those who wanted to marry the young girl and form an alliance with the Yin family came from modest backgrounds. This made the young girl express her disdain, even stating that she would prefer to remain single for life.
That cold, stern expression made Meifang, who had come to ask the young girl for living expenses while holding a baby, momentarily lost in thought, thinking of her elder sister-in-law who was currently behind bars.
“If you don’t want to get married, I’ll send you abroad,” Yin Yunqiu ordered expressionlessly. Immediately, he called for the butler to pack her luggage, frightening the young girl into silence. She could only glare with her eyes, red and swollen like walnuts, at the young man standing beside her, who was yawning.
“Why are you glaring at me? It’s not like I forced you to steal my documents,” Yin Minglu raised an eyebrow and muttered a few words, surprised that Jiang Mingqin remained unrepentant. “You’re really a fool, letting yourself be used without even realizing it. You should be grateful this is in the country; breaking into someone else’s residence illegally overseas could get you shot, not to mention theft. Don’t do it again in the future.”
Yin Minglu didn’t deliberately lower his voice, so everyone present could hear him. Watching the young man who seemed to be thinking for her but was actually continuing to humiliate her, Jiang Mingqin suddenly felt a surge of anger rising in her heart, and she bit her lip fiercely.
She didn’t want to go abroad; she didn’t want to give up.
Even a fool knew that if Yin Yunqiu sent her abroad, it would be difficult to come back.
So, she put aside her pride and chose her husband from her previous life, a playboy with a carefree attitude, full of romantic notions, who only knew how to fawn over Yin Minglu, calling him “Brother-in-Law” repeatedly, a rich second-generation.
His extravagant gestures in gifting Yin Minglu were more extravagant than trying to win a woman’s heart. If it weren’t for the fact that his rumored romantic interests were some third-rate, not-so-respectable minor celebrities, Jiang Mingqin would have suspected several times that his sexual orientation was abnormal.
Having experienced her past life, Jiang Mingqin knew that this playboy was not suitable for a proper match. He had a notorious reputation in the world of love and romance, but she had no better options at the moment. She tried to brainwash herself desperately: starting anew, she had experience and skills, as long as she could endure it, she could control this man completely. When the time came, as long as she said “go east,” he wouldn’t dare to go west.
As she expected, she took the initiative to approach him. When he saw her appearance, the playboy was captivated, and upon hearing that she was Yin Minglu’s sister, he naturally agreed without hesitation. In less than a month, the two families had arranged their engagement.
She lowered her head, feigning shyness and nervousness, contentedly watching the playboy orbiting around her like a loyal dog day by day, feeling extremely pleased. Although he kept talking about things like “When are we going to see Brother-in-Law?” or “Brother-in-Law has changed his watch again; does he like collecting luxury watches?” or even “Our company has excellent business capabilities. Can you talk to Brother-in-Law and persuade him to hand over the design rights for this game to us?” Such words grated on Jiang Mingqin’s ears, giving her a feeling akin to finding a fly in a delicious cake.
Several times, she was on the verge of blurting out, “Watches, watches, watches! Are you so obsessed with a man changing his watch every day? Is your sexual orientation abnormal?” If it weren’t for Yin Minglu, their marital relationship would have been harmonious, but every time Yin Minglu was mentioned, Jiang Mingqin exploded like a powder keg.
The playboy innocently retorted, “I pay attention to our clients’ preferences.” Not to mention that the Lu Company was their most important client. He had heard rumors that the Lu Company had plans to expand overseas in the second half of the year, so he naturally wanted to catch a ride with Brother-in-Law.
Jiang Mingqin coldly laughed and criticized him, “Then why are you so unambitious? Yin Minglu can rely on his family to make a name for himself, but why do you still act like this? You’re content with a few small companies and spend your days happily. The gaming market is booming right now, and I have great ideas to offer you. Why don’t you get into game development? You should compete with Yin Minglu instead of following him around every day, waiting for orders. It’s so pathetic!”
The playboy was even more perplexed. He said, “But our family has been in the advertising business for generations, and game development isn’t our specialty.” Besides, the gaming company and animation ad design have a partnership. If I don’t follow Yin Minglu, who else can I follow? And why does my wife keep telling me to design games and compete with Brother-in-Law?
It was true that the gaming market was huge, but not everyone could get a piece of the pie. Recently, the Xie family’s young master had made significant moves, using his years of overseas experience to introduce a batch of large-scale games that were popular abroad. However, in terms of server performance, they couldn’t match the smooth experience offered by the Lu Company, leading to a massive loss of users and billions in losses. It was said that it had scared Mr. Xie nearly to the point of jumping off a building. Although there were rumors about server attacks by top hackers, these were highly unlikely and ultimately unsubstantiated.
On the other hand, the Lu Company, while flourishing in the gaming industry, was also actively promoting esports as an official sports competition. According to internal sources, in mid-November this year, the State General Administration of Sports officially approved esports as the 99th official sports competition, which would soon be widely known across the country.
A large number of professional esports enthusiasts would welcome a bright future. In a series of strategies and plans, the industry leader, the Lu Company, played an indispensable role and received praise from both domestic and international communities. Regardless of whether he had the intellectual capacity, the Lu Company’s reputation is currently soaring, and everyone is eager to avoid trouble, not wanting to challenge it for the time being. So why does his wife want him to confront it head-on?
This puzzled the playboy and made him impatient with his wife’s constant lectures. As a result, their marital relationship began to resemble their past life, following the same old patterns.
Jiang Mingqin became pregnant, and he was overjoyed. However, his wife told him that the child wouldn’t have his surname or the Jiang surname but would be named Yin. The child was intended to inherit the Yin family’s wealth. A girl who was ostensibly adopted by the Yin family had such ambitious and almost delusional aspirations that it almost frightened him, and he rushed out of the house in shock.
Fortunately, they had a daughter. Despite being neglected by her biological mother, the playboy was quite fond of her, as she could at least carry his surname.
It seemed that his brother-in-law liked her too. Last time, he reached out and teased the little girl a bit. Probably because she saw a handsome guy, the little girl happily drooled and babbled throughout the entire encounter.
Although she was inexplicably labeled as a “little white-eyed wolf” when she returned home, and was further relegated to the cold palace by her biological mother, her biological father continued to hold her joyfully.
Their marital relationship grew even more distant.
Soon, Yin Minglu became involved in preparing for the advertising matters for the second half of the year, and rumors started swirling around Jiang Mingqin, who had uncovered her husband’s infidelity.
That day was crucial, as it was the day to sign the official contract with the Lu Company. The people from the advertising company were all serious and sitting upright. The playboy was also adjusting his attire in front of the mirror, taking a sip of water to moisten his throat, fearing that his performance later might not be appropriate.
“Mr. Gu, if we secure this deal, our company will definitely gain international recognition,” said an old shareholder excitedly, gesturing enthusiastically.
“Yes, we cannot afford any mistakes. After the formal cooperation later, we can negotiate further and make some last-minute adjustments,” replied Mr. Gu. It was crucial to seize this opportunity to expand internationally.
The playboy was also nervous, constantly checking the time. There was commotion outside the door, and he thought his little uncle had arrived. He hurriedly went to greet him with his assistant.
However, what he saw was Jiang Mingqin with furrowed brows and angry eyes. A sense of unease flashed through his mind, and before he could say anything, Jiang Mingqin started grabbing the female assistant by the hair and shouting, “It’s really you, little seductress! Are you trying to seduce my husband? Are you pregnant with his child?”
In their past life, this woman had a superficial superior-subordinate relationship with her husband but was secretly entangled with him. A few days ago, she had heard rumors and rushed over today. As soon as she saw the beautiful assistant, dressed in a tight black skirt with her ample bosom almost bursting out, she couldn’t help but understand what was going on.
The playboy’s mind went blank, and he didn’t dare to speak. He had intended to use this assistant to seduce business partners, as using seduction tactics in the business world was not uncommon. Regaining his composure, he stepped forward and grabbed Jiang Mingqin, rebuking her, “Mingqin, this has nothing to do with me. Today is very important for me. Please calm down.”
“Hmph, important for you? So, my feelings don’t matter at all? I should have seen through you a long time ago. You’re nothing more than a brainless scoundrel,” Jiang Mingqin’s features twisted, and she gritted her teeth, “You see me pulling her hair, and you feel sorry for her, don’t you?”
With that, she acted on her preconceived beliefs and kicked the assistant in her flat abdomen several times.
The female assistant, still holding her hair and clutching her painful belly, struggled and cried out, “Mr. Gu, I quit!” She couldn’t bear to continue working here. Due to her exceptional beauty, she had indeed considered seducing a married man before, but now, before she could even act on it, she was treated like this by the CEO’s wife. It was too embarrassing to face anyone. Her intentions were completely abandoned.
The people in the conference room had various expressions, their eyes darting around, unsure whether they should leave or try to calm the situation for the sake of the company. Looking at the clock hanging on the wall, they realized that the Lu Company was about to arrive!
As if on cue, the Lu Company’s people knocked on the doorknocked on the door, and since it wasn’t locked, they entered freely. However, they were met with the chaotic scene inside the meeting room.
In the midst of the awkward silence, Yin Minglu used his eyes to inquire with the secretary who led them, asking, “Did we get the meeting time wrong?” Did they come at the wrong time?
The secretary was equally astonished, not knowing what had occurred. She observed her CEO’s face, which was now covered in fresh red marks and bruises, as well as the disheveled assistant on the floor. It all seemed like the aftermath of a violent altercation.
Jiang Mingqin had always had a strained relationship with Yin Minglu. She glared at him, her eyes blazing, and asked, “Yin Minglu, what are you here for? To mock me?”
Yin Minglu cleared his throat and replied politely, “Since Mr. Gu has urgent matters to attend to, we can reschedule for another day.”
Witnessing this scene, along with his wife driving away their business partner, left the playboy gasping for breath. He almost fainted, realizing that his plans had gone cold. Rescheduling for another day? He knew better than anyone that there were numerous competitors waiting in the wings behind the Lu Company. If they left today, who could guarantee that they would return another day?
He wiped his face and made a difficult decision, swallowing his pride. He rushed forward, grabbing onto Yin Minglu’s well-dressed legs, and wailed, “Brother-in-Law, don’t go! I have something to say! I’m sorry to you and my father-in-law, but I can’t go on like this! I want a divorce!”
Yin Minglu couldn’t move his legs, so he had to say kindly, “What’s wrong? Take your time and tell me.” His suit had been purchased by the male god, and it was very expensive. He couldn’t afford to have it wrinkled! Let go of me!
So the playboy recounted his unhappy daily life with Jiang Mingqin right there, including incidents of emotional abuse, verbal threats, his handling of suspicious women around him, her lack of care for their daughter, her interference in his career, constant insults, refusing to give their son his surname, and suspecting him of infidelity whenever they didn’t share a room, among other trivial matters. His tearful complaints seemed to come from the depths of his heart, shocking those who heard them, and even bringing tears to their eyes.
It was clear that the man was truly desperate and didn’t care about his own dignity anymore.
Not only the people in the conference room were shocked, but Yin Minglu was also astonished. He made some smacking noises as he seemed to be enjoying the drama and called Yin Yunqiu over.
As the playboy recounted his past and thought back to the girl who was once so tender, he couldn’t help but feel that he had been deceived into this marriage. He couldn’t express all the grievances and suffering he had experienced.
When Yin Yunqiu rushed over and heard what was happening, his face turned extremely pale. His lips formed a straight line. He knew that after today, his daughter’s reputation for being incapable of managing her marriage would become even more renowned, especially in these high-society circles where news traveled quickly. Time and time again, they couldn’t let her continue to cause trouble. Rather than harm another family, he had to make the decision to allow this young couple to divorce, despite Jiang Mingqin’s fierce protests of “Why should I be at fault?” He completely sent them abroad, sending a monthly child support payment, not daring to give too much, fearing that the other party might return to the country.
To the playboy’s delight, as a result, the advertising deal was eventually secured by their company, and they didn’t even have to make concessions. They were very accommodating, which might have been due to a sense of guilt on the part of the Yin family.
Yin Minglu’s only condition was that he wanted the playboy to take good care of his daughter in the future. The playboy readily agreed, and with examples like Yin Yunqiu, who had successfully raised Yin Mingluo into a talent as a single father, he had confidence that he could nurture their daughter into a remarkable young woman.
Soon, the World Cup, held every four years in China, arrived. Countless foreigners with blonde hair and green eyes gathered in China, speaking broken Mandarin and joining in the global football fan frenzy.
The muscular and handsome athletes freely running on the field captivated everyone’s attention. Foreign fans were drawn in by the spectacular football skills displayed on the pitch, occasionally distracted by the advertisements on the sidelines. Despite not understanding China’s language, they couldn’t forget the “deer factory” mentioned in the ads, along with the image of the chubby and adorable deer.
Any curiosity to learn more led them to download the game, starting an unstoppable addiction.
These advertisements fully reflected Lu Company’s ambition to enter the markets of Europe, Asia, and Africa. The playboy’s purpose was also achieved. Their advertisements, featuring a mesmerizing and attention-grabbing style, even made it to the international stage. They received praise (and some criticism) from countless people. Seeing that the World Cup group stage had just begun and their company was already overwhelmed with orders, he felt that he had no regrets.
He made up his mind; even if they divorced, he would spend his life trying to get close to Little Lu Ge (Yin Mingluo)!!
In each stadium, numerous cameras covered the event, and photographers scoured the field for celebrities, including international superstars, entertainment industry elites, socialites, famous entrepreneurs, sports commissioners, athletes, and business magnates, all impeccably dressed, smiling confidently at the cameras. They were not afraid to showcase their charm to the world’s lenses.
When they spotted Yin Minglu among this group of people, it wasn’t surprising. But when his highly recognizable handsome face appeared on screen, the audience and fans watching on television or online couldn’t help but burst into exclamations of awe.
If seeing him in the stands was a pleasant surprise, his subsequent actions were shocking.
Wearing sunglasses and dressed casually rather than in a formal suit like his father, Yin Minglu was dressed like someone enjoying a luxurious holiday, paying no attention to the high-altitude cameras. At that moment, he was even playing with a few casino chips and glanced at the gaming table in front of him, asking the person next to him, “What should I bet on?”
During the World Cup, about seven to eight out of every ten fans would place a bet, and he was no exception.
The person beside him had beautiful almond-shaped eyes, dressed in a black three-piece suit. They slightly lowered their sunglasses, revealing a handsome jawline and lips. They softly said, “I’ll pick the German team.”
Yin Minglu immediately nodded and said, “Alright, then I’ll pick the opposing team.” It seemed like this time the Roosters (France) were a safe bet.
Chu Run: “…”
“Don’t be angry, it’s because we’re betting against each other. I’ll buy a beachfront villa with my winnings for you forever.” Young Lu blinked his delicate black eyes, completely unaware that he was on television. He discreetly held the person’s hand, leaning in close to their neck, and coquettishly said, “That voice of yours is so sweet. I even rubbed my face against you. It’s making me itch, especially when you said, ‘I’ll buy a ring for you with the money.'”
Chu Run stared at his earnest face for a moment, then pinched his cheek and smirked, “Alright, I’ll be waiting for you.”
Caught off guard by this display of affection, the nationwide audience collectively thought: “…”
Especially when the cameras captured other members of the Yin family. Old Master Yin, due to his advanced age, made everyone concerned that the excitement near the field might raise his blood pressure suddenly, necessitating an ambulance.
What shocked the media and viewers even more was that, after Old Master Yin noticed the situation, he simply huffed and turned his head away, pretending as if he hadn’t seen anything.
The audience thought, “…” Was this already publicly known within the family? Wait, when did these two get involved with each other?
Netizens and gossip enthusiasts started to piece the puzzle together. Several years ago, when the underground parking lot incident involving Chu Run was exposed, everyone saw a person wrapped up tightly, assuming it was an assistant. However, upon closer inspection, they realized it was none other than Yin Minglu, who was carefully protecting Chu Run. Going further back in the timeline, they traced their connection to over twenty years ago when the young rich heir was still a little kid.
“I knew it! That’s why Chu Run wins every lottery. Turns out there was backstage manipulation!”
“So, they were showing affection every time they held a lottery?”
“I’m shocked. With all these clues, how did I not notice this earlier?” Especially considering that the involved parties had already decided not to keep it a secret anymore, acting nonchalantly about their relationship.
Yin Minglu’s fans commented, “We’re perfectly fine. Our kid is in his twenties; it’s about time he started dating.” Even though the choice of partner was unexpected, they couldn’t oppose it, especially when both the Yin and Jiang families were so calm and accepting.
“We’re perfectly fine. Our kid is in his twenties; he should have started dating a long time ago.” Even though the chosen partner is a man, it was completely unexpected. Even if they wanted to object, both the Yin and Jiang families were so accepting, so what qualifications did they have to object?
At this moment, Jiang Mingqin, who was watching the live broadcast from abroad with a time difference, was also shocked. She grabbed the collar of the assistant sent by the Yin family and asked incredulously, “Did you see that? Did you see that? Yin Minglu openly revealed himself with another man. Men can’t have children together! Is Yin Minglu an idiot? Doesn’t he want the Yin family’s wealth? Whereas I can have children. If I give birth to a child, it can become the legitimate heir of the Yin family.”
She then laughed heartily, “Yin Minglu is really an idiot, a complete fool! He’s giving up a literal goldmine.” She had been wondering about the meaning of her rebirth compared to her previous life. Now she realized the significance was right here! The family fortune she couldn’t inherit, her future child could! She wouldn’t die alone in a foreign country like this!
The assistant, who was suddenly accosted by an insane woman, looked completely bewildered. He thought to himself, “Isn’t this Miss Yin’s perspective too narrow? The young master of the Yin family is wealthy enough to become the richest person in his lifetime. Why would he care about the Yin family’s wealth? Isn’t he more confident with what he earns himself? Besides, even if she can have children, she won’t be the one to inherit the Yin family’s fortune. Hasn’t she heard of Young Master Yin? No wonder everyone warned me that this job wasn’t easy and told me to drop everything and return.”
The assistant thoughtfully put down his belongings and decided not to tell her about her ex-husband’s remarriage, fearing that she might go crazy again and cling to him.
In a previous life…
An eighteen-year-old boy walked the streets with a dejected face, looking lost and forlorn. He had been driven out of his home by his hysterical biological mother, but she was careful to protect another girl who seemed to be in poor health.
The girl was dressed in a pure white long dress, with a gentle and charming appearance. After clearing her throat a few times, she gave him a weak smile and said, “I’ve had poor health since I was a child, and because my family was poor, we couldn’t afford proper treatment.”
As she spoke, the girl suddenly fainted. Everyone rushed to her side and surrounded her. These two switched children, one healthy and one frail. Naturally, the frail-looking girl garnered more sympathy from others, and everyone pitied her circumstances, feeling sorry that she had not received proper treatment since childhood.
The Yin family wanted to make amends, and the Jiang family’s parents felt ashamed for having taken away someone else’s precious daughter without being able to provide the best medical care.
The young man was completely overlooked, like a homeless stray cat, sitting on a bench in the central park, raindrops falling on his fair face, and he looked up in confusion.
At this moment, he heard a song coming from a shop window, and on the television, a man squinted his eyes, casually narrating a story related to dreams. No one had expected that the most glamorous star on the stage had once been covered in scars and endured scorn and neglect. However, those mockeries eventually became the driving force for his progress.
The young man’s eyes showed extreme surprise, but his heart was greatly encouraged. When he approached someone in the studio with a request to invest in a game copyright, the man’s gaze shifted towards him, not driving him away like others but giving him an opportunity to present himself.
Ten minutes later, the man agreed to invest millions in the project.
From then on, the man’s name was deeply engraved in the young man’s heart. He was filled with gratitude and vowed that one day, he would repay this kindness. This memory would stay with him for a lifetime.
—The End—
Author’s Note: I always feel like I forgot something (resting my chin on my hand). I hope I didn’t miss anything, right?
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