Chapter 2: Yu Nanzheng

Yu Nanzheng was her high school classmate. They used to be rivals, constantly clashing and fighting, practically sworn enemies.

After graduating high school, she heard that Yu Nanzheng went abroad for further studies.

They hadn’t seen each other for six years.

Jian Hongyou felt like she was having the worst day ever. She was betrayed by her boyfriend, and her former rival witnessed the whole thing.

Yu Nanzheng stood there lazily, with a mischievous smile.

“Jian Hongyou, long time no see, your temper has gotten even worse.”

Jian Hongyou’s fox-like eyes scrutinized him.

This guy had become even more handsome.

Deep-set eyes, a high nose bridge, thin lips curved upwards, his mischievous smile added a touch of flippancy.

He seemed taller than before, probably about 1.88 meters.

Black trousers hugged his long, straight legs, a true long-legged oppa.

He was playing with a car key in his hand.

A Rolls Royce.

After taking her fill of observation, Jian Hongyou spoke, “You finally look like a human being.”

Yu Nanzheng scoffed, walking towards her.

He scanned her from head to toe.

A hint of disdain flashed in his eyes.

“You, on the other hand, don’t look human. You dare to go out dressed like that? Aren’t you afraid your fans will see you and die of heartbreak?”

When it came to being sharp-tongued, Yu Nanzheng and Jian Hongyou were a match.

Back in Beijing No. 1 High School, they were both prominent figures, their mouths like machine guns, capable of infuriating people to the point of wanting to die and be reborn.

Jian Hongyou snorted.

“Even if I wear rags, I’m still a queen. My fans are not as shallow as you. You, the big shot, still know I’m a star. You must have secretly watched my TV shows, right? Or are you also my fan?”

“Jian Hongyou, you think you’re worthy of me being your fan? Go look in the mirror.”

If it were any other girl, she would have been reduced to tears by Yu Nanzheng’s words.

But who was she?

She was Jian Hongyou, the girl who once pinned Yu Nanzheng to the ground and beat him.

She flicked her long, black, smooth hair, her fox-like eyes curving upwards.

“Yu Nanzheng, you want to be my fan? I don’t want you. Alright, stop blocking my way, move aside.”

But Yu Nanzheng remained unmoved.

Jian Hongyou couldn’t push him aside, a hint of surprise in her eyes.

Yu Nanzheng was no longer the boy she used to pin to the ground.

He had grown into a man taller and stronger than her.

Through the fabric, she could feel the hard muscles beneath, full of strength.

Forget it, good girls don’t fight with bad boys. She would take a detour.

Jian Hongyou withdrew her hand and left from Yu Nanzheng’s side.

Yu Nanzheng watched the cool and domineering figure leave, a certain emotion flashing in his brown eyes.

Jian Hongyou’s fighting spirit was still as strong as ever.

He thought she would cry, so he rushed back as soon as possible.

He had overestimated her.

On her way back, Jian Hongyou received a call from her best friend, Tang Zazan.

“Youyou, are you okay?”

Her voice was cautious, laced with concern.

“I’m fine.”

“Really? Don’t hold it in, cry if you feel bad.”

“Cry? I only make others cry. I just beat up Guan Huai, I’m on my way home now.”

“Wow! Why didn’t you call me? I would have beaten him up with you.”

“Forgot.”

“You’re so mean, I’ll go to your place right now.”

“Okay, see you later.”

As soon as Jian Hongyou entered the house, Tang Zazan arrived.

She started scolding as soon as she entered.

“They say husband and wife are birds of the same forest, they fly separately when disaster strikes. Guan Huai, that bastard, is so realistic. Your family just went through that, and he’s already trying to distance himself from you. The worst part is, he actually announced his engagement with Lin Yushan at this time, his conscience is eaten by dogs.”

Jian Hongyou poured herself a cup of hot water, unable to help but correct her, “Guan Huai and I are not husband and wife.”

“Right, right, it’s good you’re not husband and wife. That bastard is so disgusting! By the way, Youyou, did you sleep with him?”

Jian Hongyou spat out a mouthful of water.

After coughing twice, she calmly took two tissues to wipe her mouth and then wiped the water on the table clean.

Tang Zazan looked like the sky was falling.

“It’s over! A good, young cabbage has been eaten by a pig.”

“What are you talking about? You’re the one who’s been eaten by a pig!”

Jian’s family had strict rules. Jian Yunian didn’t allow her to live with a man before marriage, and he didn’t allow her to engage in premarital sex.

Although she was wild, she always followed the rules set by Jian Yunian.

No matter how Guan Huai tried to lure her, she wouldn’t budge.

Guan Huai had often thrown tantrums with her about this.

Thinking of Jian Yunian, Jian Hongyou’s eyes turned red, her chest aching.

A week ago, Jian’s family went bankrupt, and her father, Jian Yunian, jumped from the top floor of the company and died on the spot.

She was on the set of a movie when she received the call, rushing home immediately.

Her mother was already sobbing uncontrollably, and her brother was hiding and crying.

Jian Yunian had been on the phone with her just moments before.

“Youyou, take care of yourself in the future, Dad is sorry.”

She didn’t expect that to be his goodbye.

Tang Zazan looked at her friend’s appearance and felt uncomfortable.

To distract her, she hugged Jian Hongyou.

“You haven’t been eaten by a pig, that’s great! I would have felt disgusted for you if you had been eaten by Guan Huai.”

Jian Hongyou’s sadness was indeed diverted.

“Can you stop saying that word?”

“Okay, okay, I won’t say it anymore. By the way, you beat up Guan Huai, will he retaliate against you?”

Tang Zazan was worried.

Jian Hongyou was in dire need of money now, if her career was affected, it would be a double blow.

Jian Hongyou sighed, getting up and throwing herself heavily onto the sofa.

Her long hair cascaded onto the white linen sofa.

“If I can’t be an actress, I’ll go live stream and become an internet celebrity, there’s always a way to survive.”

Knowing Guan Huai, he seemed gentle and smiling to everyone.

He was actually a smiling tiger, vengeful.

She had publicly beaten him today, essentially rubbing his face in the dirt, he would definitely retaliate.

Their relationship was completely over.

Tang Zazan took out a bank card.

“Youyou, this is my savings over the years, not much, take it.”

Tang Zazan was a well-known cartoonist.

She had sold a few good comics over the years and saved up a small nest egg.

Jian Hongyou pushed the card back.

“Our family owes tens of millions now, your money is not enough, keep it.”

She couldn’t drag her friend down.

“Youyou…”

“Don’t worry, there will be a way.”

As they were talking, Jian Hongyou’s phone rang.

It was Sister Wang, her agent.

“Youyou, where are you?”

Sister Wang’s voice was heavy.

“At home.”

“I’ll be there soon.”

Sister Wang entered the house, her face extremely grim.

Jian Hongyou knew Guan Huai had started his actions.

“Sister Wang, what’s wrong? Tell me.”

Sister Wang looked furious.

“You’ve been replaced in the role of ‘Queen’s Pride’.”

“Who replaced me?”

“Lin Yushan.”