Li Shu’s attire clearly indicated he was at home. In what situation would someone dress so casually? It must be when they are extremely relaxed and surrounded by very familiar people.
So, who is the owner of the hand in the photo?
The hand had long, slender fingers and distinct knuckles, clearly a young man’s hand.
Fans clamored to know the person’s identity in the photo and their relationship with Li Shu, and why he was staying at Li Shu’s home.
Facing such soul-searching questions early in the morning, Qin Ran pinched his brow. He just wanted Li Shu to post a selfie to reassure the fans, not give them a new excitement.
The incident backstage at the Spring Festival Gala caused a stir. The Li Couple got the news early and called Li Shu to make sure their son was okay, breathing a sigh of relief only after knowing he was uninjured.
When mentioning this incident, Li Shu’s mother felt a wave of fear and repeatedly reminded Li Shu to take good care of himself and not to be careless.
“Mom, don’t worry, I’m fine. I won’t have any problems. You and Dad can relax.”
After comforting Mother Li, Li Shu threw his phone onto the sofa and propped his chin, looking at Mo Yanzhi.
Mo Yanzhi was dealing with official business. His sharp jawline accompanied by a focused and serious gaze exuded a sexiness that was captivating.
This man was his.
Realizing this, Li Shu felt a sense of pride in his heart.
Sensing his gaze, the man looked up, and the coldness in his eyes dissipated, melting like ice and snow and overflowing with tenderness. Even if he couldn’t remember the past, he still followed his heart and fell in love with him at the first sight.
What about him?
Li Shu asked himself in his heart, had he fallen in love with this man?
There seemed to be no answer to this question .
After the Spring Festival, everything returned to normal. As the holidays ended, it was time for school and work. The festive atmosphere in the city gradually subsided, and people once again plunged into the busyness of life.
With his increasing fame, Li Shu’s workload also increased. The ML show opened up the international market, resulting in Li Shu flying around frequently in the new year, drastically reducing the time he spent with Mo Yanzhi.
Mo Yanzhi wasn’t very happy about this, and vented his anger on those who tried to cause trouble.
The truth about the car accident was revealed. As expected, it was the joint work of the Mo family’s third branch and his sworn enemy. They did a good job of cleaning up, and it was difficult to find favorable evidence.
But Mo Yanzhi wasn’t in a hurry. Under pressure, mistakes would always occur. The mastermind behind the scenes might be very cautious, but when it came to his third uncle’s side, as long as he had patience, he would soon find something.
Mo Yanzhi deeply understood the principle of laying a long line to catch a big fish. He sat high on his fishing platform and calmly watched the dance of a group of clowns with cold eyes.
Compared to this matter, he was obviously more concerned about Li Shu’s affairs.
Casually tapping the table, the man behind the desk asked in a deep voice, “How’s the investigation going?”
“Boss, it’s already been investigated. This matter points to the Chen family.”
“Since they dared to act, there’s no need to give them any face.”
Assistant Xu understood. The boss was going to deal with the Chen family. They could target anyone but they just had to touch the person closest to the boss, someone even the boss couldn’t bear to hurt. They were really bold.
…
The current situation of the Chen family was not good. The head of the Chen family paced anxiously in the room. They had lost several deals already, and if this continued, there might be internal problems in the company.
Under normal circumstances, losing a few businesses was nothing to be concerned about for the Chen family. However, the situation was special now. On one hand, their significant liquid funds were tied up in a major project, and this project could be completed overnight. In addition, Su Qing was also watching closely on the sidelines…
‘Su Qing…’
The head of the Chen family never expected this child to return to the Chen family like a vengeful ghost. He came back for revenge, and the head of the Chen family realized this clearly. He couldn’t let him succeed. These things were originally his; no one could take them away!
“Tap, tap, tap…”
Chen Wanying descended from the spiral staircase. Her face was no longer as radiant as before and was showing signs of fatigue, indicating that she hasn’t been doing well recently.
“How did the Mo family respond?” the head of the Chen family asked.
Chen Wanying remained silent, and the head of the Chen family got his answer from her attitude. He sighed, “This can’t be blamed on you either. Who knew that Li Shu had such means, he managed to coax that kid from the Mo family into being with him.”
The head of the Chen family stroked Chen Wanying’s hair and sighed, “Forget it, my daughter is so good, and he…”
“No,” Chen Wanying interrupted her father, “what’s mine can only be obtained by me.”
Madness gradually seeped in her drooping eyes.
“Why go to such lengths?” He said words of concern, but where Chen Wanying couldn’t see, a smile from the success of the plan flashed in the eyes of the head of the Chen family.
With the support of the Mo family, what could a mere Su Qing do?
…
After the Chinese New Year, Li Shu was very busy. It could be said that he spent the entire first half of the year in an extremely busy state. First, he promoted “Seeking the Sword”. He was the second male lead with a heavy role and was the most popular actor in the entire crew. This was something he had to do.
Then there was the recording of the Fruit Station’s Singer Battle variety show, endorsements abroad, and so on. He was so busy that he hardly had time to rest.
In March, the promotion for “Seeking the Sword” began in full swing. In April, “Seeking the Sword” aired. Expectedly and unexpectedly, “Seeking the Sword” became the undisputed champion of ratings, like a dark horse standing out from the crowd.
During that time, Li Shu’s name consistently dominated the hot searches. There was no other reason than Li Shu’s amazing performance in the drama. With both good looks and acting skills, coupled with a well-received character in the drama, his rise seemed inevitable.
During that period, Li Shu’s Weibo fans surged. At this time, Li Shu’s popularity was considered stable. Previously, no matter how high his popularity was, it was like a floating duckweed without any works to support it. No matter how popular he was, it was only temporary.
Now it was different. With a successful work like “Seeking the Sword,” Li Shu’s value skyrocketed, and various invitations came flying like snowflakes. At this time, the resources Qin Ran received were all of significant weight.
This was the year when Li Shu’ works exploded. First, there was “Seeking the Sword,” a popular TV drama on the internet, followed by three excellent quality domestic and foreign films, and an outstanding performance on a music variety show on the Fruit Station. These made China and even the world remember the name Li Shu.
This year, Li Shu’s fans skyrocketed, and he leaped to become a top-tier domestic star. It only took him a year and a half to go from being unknown in the entertainment industry to being so brilliant.
As the biggest dark horse of the year, “Seeking the Sword” won countless awards. With his outstanding performance, Li Shu won two awards: “Best Newcomer” and “Best Supporting Actor.”
Similarly, the big-budget commercial film “Take Me” starring Li Shu was a box office hit, extending its screening time and successfully surpassing the box office champion of previous years, becoming the undisputed new box office champion. Not only domestically, but this film also achieved huge success overseas.
What was most unexpected was the literary film “Gentle Breeze,” in which Li Shu starred. This film was aimed at winning awards and didn’t care much about the box office. What no one in the industry expected was for such a niche movie to be a box office hit.
When the box office figures were released, let alone others, even the director pinched himself. The box office was ten times what they had expected.
The director laughed heartily and immediately gave Li Shu a big red envelope. He knew that Li Shu was indispensable for achieving such unexpected results.
This year, Li Shu spent most of his time running around, spending less time with Mo Yanzhi. Occasionally, Mo Yanzhi would squeeze out a few days to visit Li Shu’s filming location, and the two would spend a few simple days together.
Li Shu was comfortable with this mode, but it was a pain for Mo Yanzhi. Just as he made significant progress with his sweetheart, he had to face this long-distance relationship.
Li Shu’s work was so intense that Qin Ran was worried that Mo Yanzhi would disapprove. After being cautious for a while, he slowly felt relieved when he saw that Mo Yanzhi really had no intention of stopping him.
This year, there were also some major upheavals in the capital city. They were all related to the business sector. The well-known Fang Group was seized on charges of tax evasion, and shortly afterward, the second son of the Fang family was arrested for intentional injury, causing the once-mighty Fang family to collapse instantly.
The Fang family was just one of them. Not long after this incident, someone reported that the current head of the Chen family was suspected of murdering his brother and sister-in- law. The informant claimed to be the child of the murdered brother and sister-in-law.
With conclusive evidence, the head of the Chen family couldn’t even find anyone to intercede for him. A twenty-year-old cold case resurfaced, and the victim finally received justice after many years.
After this incident, the Chen family’s stock price plummeted. Just when everyone thought the Chen family would change its leadership, the Chen Group announced bankruptcy.
The child of the brother who was murdered by his own younger brother never appeared to the public.
Within a year, two giants collapsed. When mentioning this, people just sighed. After all, these two families could be said to have dug their own graves and didn’t deserve sympathy.
After the Chen family’s affairs were settled, Su Qing found Li Shu.
“Brother Li, I want to return to the entertainment industry.”
The two found a restaurant that kept confidentiality. The place was chosen by Su Qing. Li Shu spent very little time in the capital city this year, and Su Qing finally managed to arrange a meeting despite Mo Yanzhi’s obstruction. Of course, the appointment was made but they also brought along Mo Yanzhi.
Li Shu looked at the man sitting opposite him. In just one year, the aura around him had undergone a tremendous change. From a child ignorant of the world, he had grown into a man who could face storms head-on. The cost of growth was immense. In this life, Su Qing didn’t entangle himself with Mo Yanzhi, but he was still forced to grow up under the hatred of his family and followed the path of the original plot.
“I’ll support whatever you want to do,” Li Shu was very fond of the protagonist shou of this world.
Su Qing lowered his head and took a sip of water, then suddenly lifted his head. “Does what Brother Li promised me before still count? I have nothing now. If I return to the entertainment industry, will Brother Li still look after me?”
“Of course,” Li Shu replied. “Just like I said before, if you encounter any problems, feel free to come to me.”
“Brother Li, I’m so happy,” Su Qing’s eyes sparkled as if he had returned to the time when they first met. When he was still that soft-hearted young man embracing the world with enthusiasm.
Mo Yanzhi, who had been ignored on the side, frowned unhappily and gave Su Qing a cold glare.
Su Qing smiled back and met his gaze, sparks flying between them as they still found each other annoying. Because Li Shu was present, they only dared to exchange hostile glances.
