Chapter 51 Did you know that Chen Yan is already married?

Qin Shi left, looking completely dejected, like a defeated rooster.

Inside the restaurant, Liu Ruyan, who had once seen him as her white moonlight, watched his departing back expressionlessly, her eyes filled with confusion.

Liu Ruyan, oh Liu Ruyan, what's wrong with you? Clearly, the person you like is Qin Shi. Shouldn't you hate Chen Yan, that live-in son-in-law? What happened today? Watching him tear your white moonlight to shreds, you didn't stop him, and instead, you were secretly delighted?

Liu Ruyan's mind was a whirlwind of thoughts until the door clicked shut, snapping her back to reality.

She looked up and saw Old Master Liu in the head seat out of the corner of her eye. He was looking at her with a wide smile, a hint of satisfaction flickering in his eyes.

Before she could think further, she turned around and met Chen Yan's gaze head-on.

Unlike Qin Shi's calculating eyes, Chen Yan's gaze seemed very pure. Combined with his high-tier looks—only slightly trailing behind the handsome readers in front of the screen—he naturally felt more approachable.

"Your white moonlight is about to drive away. Are you sure you're not going to chase after him?"

Chen Yan lowered his voice, wiggling his eyebrows with a playful, teasing expression.

"Get lost..."

Liu Ruyan rolled her eyes at him after hearing that.

After finishing their meal, the two returned to the car to head back.

Along the way, Liu Ruyan was uncharacteristically quiet, which surprised Chen Yan. However, he didn't think much of it; since she didn't ask, he was happy for the peace.

Chen Yan thought he could enjoy the silence for the rest of the trip, but after passing a traffic light, Liu Ruyan finally spoke.

"Chen Yan, what do you think about the short drama? Grandpa isn't joking; I need to produce results."

Five, four, three, two, one.

Watching the green light countdown, Liu Ruyan slowly stepped on the brakes, and the car stopped at the intersection.

"I'm just a worker getting paid to do a job. Figure out your own business yourself."

Unlike his eloquent talk at the dinner table, Chen Yan now spread his hands, speaking quite bluntly.

As a former member of the 996 corporate grind, Chen Yan's philosophy was to do exactly as much work as he was paid for, rejecting the 'rat race' culture. After all, for only ten thousand or so a month, why risk his life?

"You!!! Money again!!!"

Liu Ruyan's face flushed with anger. She was truly being driven mad by this dog of a man.

"If not money, then what? If I asked for you, would you give yourself to me?"

Chen Yan said as if it were common sense.

"You! If I succeed, do you think I'd shortchange you?"

The more Liu Ruyan looked at him, the angrier she got.

"I don't care about that. If you want my help, pay up first."

Chen Yan didn't care if she was angry; he only wanted money. Director Mother was still lying in the hospital. If he didn't cash in while the stuff in his head was still worth something, what else would he focus on?

"You...!"

Liu Ruyan glared at him fiercely and then turned back to continue driving.

But as she drove, an idea suddenly popped into her head.

Wait, that's not right. He did a huge favor for Su Muxue. Why doesn't he ask her for a loan instead of constantly asking me for money?

Once this thought emerged, it was like a flood that couldn't be stopped.

It wasn't until she drove into her estate that she had a sudden epiphany.

This dog of a man must still like me! Otherwise, why wouldn't he go to Su Muxue and instead find excuses to ask me for money?

This flash of inspiration instantly cleared her mind, giving her a sense of sudden enlightenment. Unconsciously, the way she looked at Chen Yan changed.

Who knew? This dog of a man is actually quite attractive.

"Whoa... why are you looking at me like that!"

Chen Yan suddenly shouted, snapping Liu Ruyan out of her daze.

"No... it's nothing. I'll pay. Transfer 200,000 to that card."

Coming back to her senses, Liu Ruyan's face turned red, and she avoided his gaze.

Hearing that he'd get money, and combined with the dim evening light, Chen Yan didn't notice Liu Ruyan's strange behavior and immediately became excited.

"Deal. Give me one night, and I'll come up with a plan for you. I can even write the script for you while I'm at it."

A second later, having received a response, Liu Ruyan showed a satisfied smile.

He gets to work as soon as the money is paid.

As expected, he still loves me and is trying to prove his worth. Otherwise, with Su Muxue offering such a high price, why wouldn't he leave? The logic is sound.

The next day, after arranging for the care of Director Mother, Shen Youchu arrived at Su Group, only to bump into Xiao Rongyu.

"Minister Xiao, is something the matter?"

Xiao Rongyu had studied actuarial science and risk assessment abroad and had been recruited by Su Muxue into the Venture Capital Department of Su Group.

"Youchu, are you free right now?"

After their encounter at the mall yesterday, the more Xiao Rongyu thought about it, the more she felt something was off.

It wasn't that she looked down on people, but the class difference between Chen Yan and Liu Ruyan was simply too vast. She didn't dare, and couldn't, go to test Chen Yan right now, so she focused on Shen Youchu, the girl who had grown up with him.

"Minister Xiao, I need to go to work now."

However, Shen Youchu had no interest in talking to her. She remembered vividly how much pain her Brother Yan had been in when Xiao Rongyu left years ago.

She hated this woman. You were the one who wanted to leave, so what's with the pity act now?

After saying that, Shen Youchu stepped aside, trying to walk past her.

"Just five minutes. I only need five minutes. It's very quick, and it's about A-Yan."

To her surprise, Xiao Rongyu grabbed her, her urgent words carrying a hint of sincerity. She had come here early in the morning just to ask and get a clear answer.

Sure enough, while Shen Youchu was indifferent to other things, she stopped immediately upon hearing it concerned Chen Yan.

"Minister Xiao, what exactly is it?"

Shen Youchu glanced at the time and spoke in a muffled voice.

"Let's talk over there."

Xiao Rongyu gestured toward the emergency exit; there weren't many people there at this hour.

"Fine."

Shen Youchu followed her immediately.

Soon, at the stairwell, the two women stood facing each other.

"Minister Xiao, I don't have much time. President Su might call me at any moment."

Shen Youchu said calmly.

"Do you know that Chen Yan is already married?"

Xiao Rongyu didn't care about the rest and got straight to the point.

"What!!!"

Shen Youchu was stunned...