After Being Betrayed I Married the Glamorous CEO-Chapter 252 – When the time comes, you can smack her however you want!

Chapter 252: Chapter 252 – When the time comes, you can smack her however you want!

"Miss Wen, have you made your decision?" Shen Fanyun’s lips curled into a smile. When he was serious, he had the distinct air of a CEO.

From the moment Wen Ruyue had met Shen Fanyun, she never doubted his identity. His aura was too distinct, nothing like that of a penniless person. Wen Ruyue trusted her own judgment and intuition, so she believed in Shen Fanyun wholeheartedly.

Of course, it might also have been the fifty-million-yuan price tag that made Wen Ruyue so impatient that she would agree first, regardless of whether the offer was real or not.

Wen Ruyue gave a knowing smile and a meaningful look at Shen Fanyun. "It seems Mr. Shen also aspires to make his mark on the entertainment industry."

"Since that’s the case, I, Wen Ruyue, am willing to risk it all to accompany you. I hope we’ll have a pleasant collaboration."

"Mr. Shen, when you’re throwing a celebration banquet next year, don’t forget my hard-earned contributions!"

Wen Ruyue extended her hand first, and Shen Fanyun nodded, shaking it.

After Shen Fanyun and Zhan Feng had left, Li Juan was so excited she nearly jumped. "Wow, it’s been a long time since we met such a fool. Fifty million!"

Ultimately, both parties negotiated and agreed to a signing fee of fifty million yuan. Although it was a little lower than she had hoped, Wen Ruyue reluctantly accepted.

This was no different from money falling from the sky, and a full fifty million at that. It was an astronomical sum that ordinary people couldn’t hope to reach in a lifetime.

"Sister Wen, congratulations," Li Juan said coquettishly, hugging Wen Ruyue’s arm and swaying back and forth.

Wen Ruyue smiled without saying a word. This was indeed a joyous occasion. The variety show she was currently filming in Hangcheng City paid only fifty million in total, with no subsequent share of the profits. Plus, she had to endure the scorching sun and sweat buckets. If it weren’t for the money, she would have thrown a fit long ago. Earning money this way was truly suffocating.

But now, with a wealthy patron like Shen Fanyun suddenly appearing, Wen Ruyue felt like she would wake up laughing from her dreams. Heaven is really smiling on me!

"Get ready. We’ll sign the contract this afternoon," Wen Ruyue said with confidence, certain the deal was hers.

The only thing that irked her was that the female lead was Lu Feiyan.

Who exactly is this newcomer? How can she be completely unaffected internally despite such a huge scandal?

Little did she know, the public was tearing Lu Feiyan to shreds, especially after that video came out. People wished Lu Feiyan would commit suicide to atone for her sins. Even Wen Ruyue herself might not have been able to withstand a scandal of that magnitude. Any top star who encountered such a thing would see their career end, without exception.

To her surprise, not only was Lu Feiyan unaffected, but she had now even secured a TV drama.

Is she breaking into the acting world?

For a moment, Wen Ruyue had a vague premonition that her own standing in the industry was in jeopardy.

I have to find a way during our collaboration to cook up another scandal, one that will shock the nation and completely destroy Lu Feiyan. If that happens, our partners will be forced to pick a new female lead. In the end, the role might just fall into my lap. Hmph, I’m a veteran, and you’re just a rookie. Do you think I can’t play you to death in a heartbeat? Lu Feiyan, oh Lu Feiyan, you could never have guessed that I was the mastermind who pushed you into the storm this time, could you? Right now, we’re collaborating in name only. But once filming starts, I’ll have plenty of chances to teach you how to behave! As a senior in the industry, educating a newcomer isn’t going too far, is it?

Wen Ruyue swirled the red wine in her glass, her smile gradually turning sinister. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

Once they had left Wen Ruyue’s villa, Zhan Feng curiously asked Shen Fanyun, "What’s our plan now?"

"Have Wang Tuohai transfer a shell company to your name. Get the credentials and capital sorted out within a day."

"Huh?" Zhan Feng was a bit baffled. Surely my big brother isn’t indulging some wicked whim to actually shoot a TV drama? Is he just setting up a fake project to make Wen Ruyue think it’s real and take the bait? So she thinks she’s filming a drama, but it’s really just a stage Shen Fanyun has built specifically to mess with her? This is playing on a whole other level.

"Well, we’re idle anyway," Shen Fanyun said with a knowing smile before adding, "Find a screenwriter and have them write a passable script. In the first episode, the snarky supporting actress acts disrespectfully toward her superior, and the main female lead, unable to bear it any longer, slaps her repeatedly across the face."

"HAHAHA," Zhan Feng laughed heartily. That’s so devious.

He was willing to shell out a fifty-million-yuan signing fee just to lure Wen Ruyue into the trap. But it didn’t matter. When you’re that rich, you can be that willful. When the time came to show their true colors, Wen Ruyue definitely wouldn’t have the guts to keep that fifty million.

Wen Ruyue was destined to suffer a double loss.

On second thought, Zhan Feng felt his boss must be truly bored to go to such lengths over a mere actress. Was she really worth all this trouble?

"Alright, I’ll arrange it," Zhan Feng nodded. In this day and age, money made everything easy.

Meanwhile, Shen Fanyun went straight to Lu Feiyan’s studio.

Lu Feiyan was in good spirits. Her face was rosy, and her mood was visibly improved. Indeed, even the most beautiful of women needs nurturing. Women are like flowers; without nourishment, they are bound to wither. Take Lin Meiqing, for instance. She looked at least fifteen years younger these days, and that was all thanks to Shen Fanyun’s unique contribution!

"You’re back?" Lu Feiyan’s eyes lit up, and she rushed to Shen Fanyun, clinging to his arm.

See, this is a woman who has been properly "nourished." Just one session, and she becomes incredibly docile, like an affectionate little kitten. The Lu Feiyan of the past was cold and taciturn, her face rarely betraying any emotion. Now, she was gradually learning to smile.

"You didn’t get into a conflict with her, did you?" Lu Feiyan asked curiously, even though she knew that if a conflict had occurred, Shen Fanyun definitely wouldn’t have come out on the losing end.

Shen Fanyun replied seriously, "I went to discuss a collaboration. Why would I start a conflict?"

"A collaboration?" Lu Feiyan was completely baffled.

"Mhm," Shen Fanyun nodded, speaking casually. "I’ve been feeling restless lately and decided to try my hand at something new. Like investing in a TV drama."

"Ah?" Lu Feiyan’s eyes widened in disbelief. Has Shen Fanyun lost his mind? Why would he suddenly decide to produce a TV show? Is that even his area of expertise? Could it be... he means *those* kinds of films, for his private collection? If so, would he drag me into it to make a ’friendly’ appearance? How disgusting! Why is Shen Fanyun so perverted? Shouldn’t that kind of thing be done behind closed doors, enjoyed in the privacy of one’s own bedroom? Why film it? If... if he insists on including me, what should I do? Play along? No way, no way.

She flinched, not daring to meet Shen Fanyun’s eyes.

Helpless, Shen Fanyun spread his hands and stressed, "A proper TV drama."

Lu Feiyan wasn’t convinced. Shen Fanyun had always been frivolous and unreliable; the word "proper" just didn’t seem to apply to him.

"Oh." Lu Feiyan’s eyes darted around as she listened to Shen Fanyun explain the plan from beginning to end. When he finished, her eyes widened again.

This is a proper drama? He wants to cast me as the female lead so that when we’re on set, I can slap Wen Ruyue however I please? This...

"So, what do you think? Exciting, isn’t it?" Shen Fanyun asked with a sly smile.

Lu Feiyan understood. Shen Fanyun was deliberately making a big show of this just to torment Wen Ruyue. The key was that once Wen Ruyue signed the contract, she would never have the courage to break it. Breaching the contract would mean paying an enormous penalty. Some money is easy to take, but it can burn your hands.

Do we really have to do this? Lu Feiyan hesitated.

Shen Fanyun said, "She would love nothing more than to destroy you in one go, completely ruining your life and career. And you’re still debating whether you should be nice to her? It’s fine to be humble, but if you’re too kind, you’re just making things hard on yourself. That makes no sense!"

Lu Feiyan mulled it over. As the saying goes, if you don’t mess with me, I won’t mess with you. Wen Ruyue brought all of this on herself. It seems I can’t really be blamed, can I? Just because I get bullied, I have to take it? Why? We all only live once, why should I give in to you? Besides, she was the one who started it, looking for trouble where there was none.

"I understand," Lu Feiyan murmured softly.

Her gaze toward Shen Fanyun was filled with a deep, affectionate, and indescribable emotion. She knew that Shen Fanyun had gone through all this trouble for her sake.

"I’ve troubled you again," Lu Feiyan said, feeling a small pang of guilt. How long have I been in this industry? I just keep running into one problem after another. Now I’ve made Shen Fanyun spend a fortune again. Am I a jinx?

"What trouble?" Shen Fanyun pulled Lu Feiyan into his arms. "If you really feel guilty, then just comfort me properly."

Lu Feiyan was instantly on guard. She quickly squirmed out of his grasp, breathing heavily. "You... you’re starting again? Are you an ox? Don’t you ever get tired?"

He had left her completely breathless just before he left, and now he wanted to start all over again?

"Be good," Shen Fanyun feigned gentleness.

The next second, he swept Lu Feiyan up and hoisted her onto his shoulder. His smile grew playful and full of anticipation. "Come on, let’s go have some fun. This studio of yours is great, but it has one flaw: it’s missing a bed. What a shame."

"How about I send you a bed tomorrow?"

"No need!" Lu Feiyan refused immediately. If he had everything he needed right here, she was afraid Shen Fanyun would never want to get out of bed. Whenever the mood struck, he would just call for her. What would that make her?

"My dear Feiyan," Shen Fanyun’s right hand slowly crept toward Lu Feiyan’s chest. "Did you drink a lot of milk when you were little? How did they get so big? So large that one hand can’t hold them!"

Lu Feiyan was speechless.

Damn it, you shameless pervert! What’s it to you? Did I drink your family’s milk? she grumbled internally as Shen Fanyun’s teasing made her whole body itch with a tingling numbness.

A soft gasp escaped her lips. The sensation made her feel dizzy, and her hands, clinging to Shen Fanyun’s neck, began to move beyond her control.

Ah, this bastard... what he’s doing... it feels so good! Lu Feiyan thought, biting her lip lightly, while Shen Fanyun, a mischievous grin on his face, was ready to make his move.