Villain: Starting as a Corrupt Tycoon's Wife

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Gu Yixuan had a smug smile on his lips, almost pushing the face mask off: "This is all thanks to the company. I'm just an ordinary actor."

"I promise you won't miss a single penny of your share of the profits..." The voice on the other end of the phone paused for a moment, "But for the last time you accepted an endorsement without permission, you'll still be fined the same amount, and that will be deducted from this share of your profits."

"Mr. Su!"

Gu Yixuan's tone suddenly rose, tinged with resentment: "I've made so much money for the company, and you're really going to make a big deal out of a mere few million in endorsement fees?"

"No one is above the law and company rules, not even me."

"President Su, does the old man know about this?"

"He no longer concerns himself with company affairs and is focused solely on cultivation, so please don't disturb him. Besides, this bonus will definitely be no less than nine figures. Surely, a big star like Gu wouldn't even consider that much money?"

Hearing Su Jin's sarcasm, Gu Yixuan was somewhat on the verge of a breakdown.

This woman did it on purpose!

It's disgusting to myself!

When you're under someone's roof, you have to bow your head. Outsiders may see him as glamorous and successful, but in reality, he's nothing more than a tool for the Su family to make money.

Even a dog wants to ride on its owner's head?

Unless he doesn't leave the country, he could be shot seven or eight times in the back and commit suicide at any moment.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Su, my attitude was a bit off just now."

"It's alright, keep up the good work. There's a variety show after the event next week, and Yun Shuying will be invited to come. She has a powerful background, and it will be good for you to share the stage with her."

Mentioning Yun Shuying, Gu Yixuan felt a pang of envy. If he had her resources, he would probably have become an international superstar long ago.

His current fans are mostly concentrated around China; once you enter the Black and White communities, he is basically unknown.

"Thank you for the company and General Manager Su's guidance. I will definitely not let the company down."

"As long as you know."

After hanging up the phone, Gu Yixuan sneered and casually tossed the phone aside.

He became increasingly annoyed. The film grossed 15 billion in three days, and by the time it was taken off the screens, it would probably have grossed over 100 million!

The Su family will take at least half, but by the time it reaches me, I'll probably only get a pitiful one percent.

Damn it, that was originally my money!

He slammed his fist on the back of the sofa in anger and yelled at the top of his lungs, "Wei Lin, are you fucking dead in the toilet?"

"Brother Gu, I'm coming out right away!"

A moment later, the male assistant ran out of the restroom and carefully massaged his legs.

Gu Yixuan had considered hiring a woman as his personal assistant, but the Su family wouldn't allow him to have any scandals, so they arranged for him to have a capable male assistant.

This greatly displeased Gu Yixuan, but fortunately, male assistants also have their advantages. They understand what men are thinking and can arrange things properly whenever he hires female assistants, so overall he is quite satisfied.

"Brother Gu, you really stole the show this time!"

Wei Lin carefully observed his reaction: "Even the haters who want to attack you only criticize from the perspective of special effects or plot, and they can't find any fault with your performance!"

"That's natural!"

Gu Yixuan snorted twice: "Keep an eye on those who are deliberately attacking me. Try to steer their words in a reactionary direction and see if they have the guts."

"Brother Gu, you're so smart!"

Hearing Wei Lin's flattery, Gu Yixuan felt less aggrieved. One hundred million it is, it's not a small amount, and there will be plenty of opportunities in the future.

You have to be alive to spend the money you earn!

Meanwhile, in the private cinema inside the manor, everyone had finished watching "Dragon Chaser".

Galaxy Group has its own cinema chain, so watching newly released movies at home is no problem for them.

After watching it, the women were all somewhat indifferent. Those sentimental scenes could only fool brainwashed young girls, and the male lead, Gu Yixuan, was worlds apart from Ling Yun.

Ling Yun tapped his chin lightly with his fingers. There were no major problems with the plot, special effects, or actors. With the Su family's all-out promotion, this movie was bound to be a huge hit.

Galaxy Group is also an investor, and will also get a share of the profits this time.

The history of the Dragon Kingdom is not exactly the same as that of the world before. The barbarians did not occupy the land of China, but were instead annexed. Therefore, there are no long braids that he hates in period dramas.

He flipped through the C-level mission cards in his space, planning to use them after this vacation ended.

Chapter 163 Su Jin

What annoyed Tao Yuting was that Su Jin suddenly arranged to meet Ling Yun ahead of schedule, without inviting her, but instead invited Ling Shuang.

However, she could understand. Ling Yun had publicly acknowledged that Ling Shuang was his fiancée, and although the two were not yet married, they were nominally so.

Su Jin is a very thorough person. She chose to bring Ling Shuang along as well, probably because she was afraid that paparazzi would take photos of them in public and then spread rumors.

The meeting place was a well-known Western restaurant.

Unlike bustling hotels, the atmosphere inside the Western restaurant is relatively quiet, the lighting is dim, and you can see foreigners of all hair colors and appearances everywhere.

"here!"

Su Jin waved to the two of them, but her eyes lingered on Ling Yun for a while.

Ling Shuang stepped forward and shook hands with him in a friendly manner, while Ling Yun simply nodded in acknowledgment.

Name: Su Jin

【Age】：28

[Value]: 168, E+

[Favorability]: 83 (Admiration)

[Combat Power]: 5

[Special]: Shopping mall sense of smell (purple)

[Identity]: Female lead in "Top Star, My Fans Are Just a Little Bit"

Market sense: Keen eye for talent, possessing keen market judgment and operational skills.

She really is a female protagonist, and her stats are excellent. If he adds her to his harem, his business empire will expand considerably in the future.

Judging from Su Jin's identity, Gu Yixuan should be the male lead in the story.

"I've long admired Chairman Ling's name, and meeting you today, I can confirm that it truly lives up to its reputation!" Su Jin praised with a smile.

"What I'm doing is nothing, just a small stunt."

"This is nothing? You're too modest!"

Su Jin brought over the menu. To cater to the habits of foreigners, this Western restaurant still opted for this traditional way of ordering.

Lingyun neither liked nor disliked Western food; as long as it filled her up, she was fine.

Ling Shuang knew that Ling Yun didn't eat out often, so she ordered for him before choosing her own food.

While they were chatting after ordering, Ling Yun barely said a word.

Su Jin had only been back in China for a few months, and when she was engrossed in chatting with Ling Shuang, she would habitually blurt out a few foreign words. This wasn't her way of showing off; it was simply because she had spent so much time abroad and used her native language less, so she couldn't fluently translate some words into Mandarin.

Besides, with this status, who cares about the so-called "returned overseas student" identity?

While Ling Yun was eating in silence, Su Jin suddenly turned the conversation to him.

"Chairman Ling?"

Ling Yun gracefully ate a small piece of steak, then looked at her with a questioning gaze: "What's wrong?"

Stared at by Ling Yun, Su Jin felt her heart skip a beat, and her polite smile gradually turned into embarrassment: "I heard you're going to attend this official event?"

"Yes."

"Wow!" Su Jin was even more impressed. "You've truly set a precedent for decades!"

"You don't need to be so polite when chatting with me."

Su Jin wiped her mouth with a tissue, remembering her grandfather's instructions. It seemed that he had foresight and had long seen that Ling Yun was no ordinary person.

Overall, the meal was quite good. After the two women had finished eating, Ling Yun mentioned Song Wen's matter.

"She was very stubborn. She admitted to killing Lin Wan, but refused to admit to colluding with other forces."

"Then why did she kill Lin Wan?" Ling Shuang put down her knife and fork.

"She said that Lin Wan deliberately forged a recording to frame her, and she hit him in a fit of anger."

Ling Shuang scoffed, "Cause and effect reversed!"

“She is now determined to die. In fact, if she does not admit to the murder, even if the recording pen is sent to the police station, this evidence alone is not enough to convict her of the death penalty.”

"It seems something worse than death awaits her," Ling Yun said slowly. "In that case, why don't I give it a try?"

"Mr. Ling means..."

Ling Yun pulled out a photo. In the picture, Liang Man and An Xin were standing on the left and right, respectively, while he stood in the middle holding a banner with the four golden characters "Interrogation Expert" written on it.

Su Jin's mouth gaped slightly in surprise, as if she hadn't expected Ling Yun to have such an ability.

There's no reason to guard against thieves for a thousand days. The Su family won't be able to sleep a wink until this force that undermines public safety is eliminated.

If something really happens, the Su family will also be held responsible.

"Are you going with me?" the young man asked Ling Shuang.

"also."

Ling Shuang wanted to spend more time with Ling Yun, so the two held hands and got into the car amidst Su Jin's somewhat envious gaze.

As soon as Ling Yun started the car, Ling Shuang's smile faded considerably.

"Why are you unhappy?"

"Your photo was featured on the Dongcheng Branch's official blog, and it received tens of millions of likes."

Ling Yun, with one hand on the steering wheel, said, "I know."

"Although Su Jin is abroad, she should have used blogs in China. I think she already knew about this."

The female protagonists are not always friendly to each other, especially since they are from two different storylines.

Ling Shuang crossed her arms: "Her attitude towards you is too enthusiastic. There must be something behind this from Old Master Su. Your relationship with the authorities is getting better and better. The Su family is also afraid of something happening, so asking you for help is the best thing to do. If something else has happened between you and Su Jin, then you probably won't let the Su family do nothing."

"Old Master Su is a truly ruthless man. In his eyes, his granddaughter is just a tool. Only by using her to the fullest extent can he be considered worthy of his upbringing."

Ling Yun shook his head: "Anyone who can climb this far is ruthless."

The two chatted as they drove behind Su Jin, and half an hour later they arrived at a courtyard.

The surroundings were quiet, and the dim streetlights made the night seem even darker, while the security guards standing at the gate appeared particularly grim.

Su Jin got out of the car and walked towards the supercar with a smile.

"Miss Su, please move aside. The door can't be opened if you stand here."

"Oh, sorry."

Su Jin stepped aside, the scissor door flew upwards, and Ling Yun emerged from inside.

Ling Shuang took his arm again, seemingly asserting her dominance.

Being with Ling Shuang put Su Jin under a lot of pressure. The other woman had a cold aura, was taller than her, and prettier, with striking blonde hair.

Most importantly, she was still Ling Yun's nominal fiancée. With this halo around her, Su Jin could never ignore her existence.

The huge success of "Chasing the Dragon" has already generated a lot of buzz for her, a female executive who has just returned to China. If she were to invite Ling Yun alone, she was afraid that unnecessary rumors would spread and affect the film's final box office.

The three arrived at the door of a house, where two security guards were standing.

"I'm sorry, Miss, only one person can enter at a time."

One of the security guards stopped the three of them, speaking in a forceful tone.

Su Jin looked at Ling Shuang apologetically: "President Ling, how about we go to another room for some tea?"

"it is good."

Ling Shuang didn't delve into the details and turned to leave with Su Jin.