The Investment Mogul Calls Himself my Husband - Chapter 9

Chapter 9: Quite a Coincidence

“That sound is still lingering in my mind; it’s literally like ‘lingering beams’—too haunting. Luckily you only set it as an alarm; if you changed it to a ringtone and it rang eight hundred times a day, I’d go crazy.”

At that moment, the phone in Zhuang Qingyuan’s hand rang again with melodic music.

“This is… the phone is actually ringing.” Huo Yang saw Zhuang Qingyuan staring at the phone for a long time without pressing answer, so he nudged Zhuang Qingyuan’s arm. “Answer it.”

Zhuang Qingyuan looked at the name ‘Wang Xia’ lighting up. At this moment, a tension arose in him as if awaiting a verdict; he wasn’t even this nervous when Qingyi went public.

After an unknown amount of mental preparation, Huo Yang finally saw Zhuang Qingyuan’s noble hand press answer.

“Hello.”

“Hello, President Zhuang. This is Wang Xia. I’d like to chat with you about that script; when would be convenient for you?”

“Now is fine.”

Wang Xia, who was currently eating hot pot, hadn’t expected Zhuang Qingyuan to answer like that. It was a bit inconvenient for her right now.

Huo Yang kept his voice very, very low: “Be more reserved.”

Zhuang Qingyuan also felt he had been too hasty again. He cleared his throat and changed his words: “How about tomorrow? We can talk at Yi-Xia or Qingyi.”

Wang Xia: “Sure. Then, President Zhuang, see you tomorrow at Qingyi.”

“Wait a moment.” Zhuang Qingyuan suddenly spoke again. “You… it’s not convenient for you to go out over there. How about I go over?”

“Well, it’s also not very convenient over at Yi-Xia.” Wang Xia glanced at Su Yi. “How about troubling President Zhuang to make a trip to Qing Manor tomorrow?”

“You live in Qing Manor!” Zhuang Qingyuan’s tone was clearly surprised.

Wang Xia: “If it’s inconvenient for President Zhuang…”

Zhuang Qingyuan said hurriedly: “It’s very convenient. I also live in Qing Manor.”

Wang Xia naturally knew that Qing Manor was developed by the Zhuang family, but she hadn’t expected Zhuang Qingyuan to live here as well. As far as she knew, the Zhuang family members all lived in Yunyou Palace, the closest to the Zhuang family ancestral home—a truly top-tier elite residential area that ordinary people weren’t even qualified to buy into.

“Then it really is a coincidence. Then I’ll be the one to visit President Zhuang tomorrow.”

“Alright. See you tomorrow.”

…

Zhuang Qingyuan hung up the phone: “Check Wang Xia’s property in Qing Manor.”

“Isn’t Wang Xia always living in the neighboring Huahe Court?” Although Huo Yang’s mouth was moving, his hands didn’t stop for a second as he entered the internal network without delay.

Huo Yang: “This place is the city center, mostly fixed residents. Oh… there really is one. One building, bought eight years ago, but it’s been vacant. The registered owners are… Wang Xia / Su Yi.”

“Su Yi.” Zhuang Qingyuan snatched the phone away. It was indeed Su Yi’s name. The corners of his mouth curled up. “What a coincidence. It turns out Su Yi moved into Qing Manor.”

“You even knew about the move, yet you didn’t know he moved to Qing Manor?” Huo Yang again failed to understand Zhuang Qingyuan’s brain logic.

Zhuang Qingyuan: “I’m not a stalker.”

“You’re my young master!” Huo Yang had nothing to say and could only roll his eyes. “Not being reserved when you should be, and being randomly reserved when you shouldn’t be—that’s exactly you, Zhuang Qingyuan.”

Zhuang Qingyuan ignored him. The corners of his mouth hadn’t come down since just now. It turned out that eight years ago, Su Yi had settled a home in his Qing Manor, just like him. Even more coincidental, both of them moved in this year!

What a coincidence! This was a fated destiny!

Huo Yang saw Zhuang Qingyuan’s expression of secret satisfaction: “Fortunately he came back, otherwise how would you live, my brother!”

Hearing Huo Yang’s mutter, Zhuang Qingyuan shot a sharp look over: “He was always here.”

Huo Yang: “…….”

“Madman!”

“Zhuang Qingyuan, you’ve simply gone mad!”

…

Wang Xia: “What a coincidence, Zhuang Qingyuan lives here too. We’ll go directly over there to talk tomorrow.”

Hearing that Zhuang Qingyuan lived here too, Su Yi was also somewhat surprised. When Qing Manor was first developed, it was marketed as a top-tier villa area. But later, as real estate rose and such villas became more common, this place was downgraded to a normal detached villa area.

Su Yi: “Quite a coincidence.”

As soon as Su Yi spoke, Xiao Xue looked up at him, because his tone was too similar to the way her Brother Su Yi spoke. The voice was smiling, but the face was faint, making it impossible to see clearly what he actually meant!

Her Brother Su Yi was exactly like that!

Su Yi naturally knew this young girl had been with him for a long time and was familiar with his every word and action; her mind was probably in a storm right now. But coincidently, Qian Xu originally spoke in this same tone; he was already a bit like him, which was why Qian Qian hadn’t noticed any difference.

Aside from having a different appearance than Su Yi, Qian Xu had many other similar habits. For example, Qian Xu had a preference for strong flavors and liked spicy food; if he needed to stay up late, he would drink tea to refresh himself and never drank coffee because he was allergic to it.

The two of them were really quite alike!

Wang Xia: “Since he lives here, we’ll go over together tomorrow.”

“Okay.” Su Yi also wanted to figure out what Zhuang Qingyuan actually meant.

At this moment, another call came into Wang Xia’s phone. Seeing Su Xinghan’s name, Wang Xia put it directly on speaker.

Hearing Su Xinghan’s voice, Su Yi exchanged a look with Wang Xia. Su Xinghan’s intention for calling at this time was too obvious. This father of his was determined to the end to squeeze benefits from him; calling now was undoubtedly because of Yi-Xia Studio, which was still associated with him.

The call connected, and Su Xinghan’s blaming voice immediately came out: “Wang Xia, you’re simply making a mess. Yi-Xia Studio is Su Yi’s lifeblood; how can you sign someone else just as he’s left!”

“Mr. Su, have you made a mistake? Su Yi was just my artist; I am the boss of Yi-Xia. What standing do you have to question me like this?”

“Wang Xia, how are you speaking to an elder!”

“I spoke to you politely before because you were Su Yi’s father. Now that Su Yi is gone, you are nothing but a stranger to me.”

“Furthermore, what right do you have to stand on Su Yi’s position to question me? You know in your own heart how you treated Su Yi. We both know perfectly well why you’re calling now.”

“I’m telling you, as a parent you should have some shame. Don’t force me to say things that are too ugly.”

“Wang Xia, you… is this how your parents taught you to speak to elders? You truly have no upbringing.”

“Mr. Su, how do you have the face to talk to me about upbringing? When Su Yi was alive, your whole family acted like parasites sucking blood from Su Yi, otherwise how could your hotels have ever opened? Now that Su Yi is gone, you weren’t even willing to hold a proper funeral for him. What right do you have to be his father? You aren’t worthy at all!”

“And you, Wang Xia? Aren’t you doing the same by tossing him aside and signing an 18th-tier actor? We’re all the same. This is Su Yi’s fate. Just like his mother, he doesn’t deserve to be loved by others. Don’t you also feel he is inferior to this 18th-tier actor now!”

Hearing his father say with his own mouth that he didn’t deserve to be loved, Su Yi’s ears roared, and his mind went blank. This… was his biological father!

Wang Xia also hadn’t expected Su Xinghan to say such a thing and looked up at Su Yi.

“Su Xinghan, shut up. Our Su Yi is worthy of being loved by everyone, while you… are simply not human. You’re less than a beast!”

Wang Xia hung up the phone directly: “Su Xinghan is not worthy of being a parent. Don’t listen to his nonsense. Su Yi… is the best.”

Su Yi curled his lips slightly to show he was fine.

Qian Qian hadn’t expected that the famous Film Emperor Su would have such a father and such a family. That a father would actually say such things about his own child! She had thought that since Film Emperor Su had so many fans and millions who loved him, he must have been very happy.

Xiao Xue: “My Brother Su Yi is the best. My Brother Su Yi suffered too much in that home.” After the young girl finished, she couldn’t hold it back and ran out crying.

However, at this moment, Su Yi felt as if he had let it go. That person was no longer his father; what did it matter what he said!

Su Yi sent a message to the person who investigated Zhou Bopi last time: Investigate the Su family.

He was no longer Su Yi; he could take revenge! He was now Qian Xu. Those Su family members had nothing to do with him, and he would not allow the Su family to continue enjoying the wealth he had created!

Because of that phone call just now, everyone’s emotions were more or less affected, and a perfectly good meal ended without much enjoyment.

…

Su Yi sat on the sofa looking at the script. He wanted to get this role as his first big-screen project for his return to the acting world.

“Uncle.” Xiao Le walked to Su Yi’s side. “Why are there fathers who don’t like their own children?”

Su Yi knew Xiao Le was thinking of his own father because of that phone call. Qian Qian’s ex-husband didn’t love Qian Qian, and naturally didn’t love the child she gave birth to either.

Su Yi pulled Xiao Le into his arms: “Uncle likes Xiao Le. Xiao Le has Mama and Uncle to love him.”

“Mhm. Xiao Le loves Mama and Uncle. Xiao Le doesn’t need a father.” Xiao Le hid in Su Yi’s embrace, his voice a bit choked.

Su Yi held the little person in his arms as if holding his former self. He would give this child the best love from now on, not letting him beg for a non-existent fatherly love like he once did.

…

The next day, Zhuang Qingyuan woke up very early and changed through dozens of suits.

Huo Yang, who had been called over before dawn, was now full of “waking up anger,” yet he had to watch Zhuang Qingyuan change clothes set by set for three hours. He couldn’t see what there was to change between these extremely similar suits.

Zhuang Qingyuan checked his watch. In one hour, he would see Su Yi.

Wang Xia had called last night saying she would bring Qian Xu to visit at ten o’clock. Since receiving that call, Zhuang Qingyuan’s nerves had been in a state of extreme excitement; he had people deliver many clothes. He wanted to see Su Yi in his best state!

“Let’s go, time to eat.” Zhuang Qingyuan walked out of the dressing room.

Huo Yang rubbed his eyes: “No, you changed for three hours, and in the end, you chose the first set!”

Zhuang Qingyuan said nonchalantly: “The first set? That shows my initial choice was the correct one.”

Huo Yang wanted to curse: “So why did you make me come before dawn to watch you change clothes for three hours?”

Zhuang Qingyuan: “That’s not important!”

Huo Yang gnashed his teeth as he watched Zhuang Qingyuan’s back going downstairs, really wanting to land a few kicks from behind. What sin had he committed? Zhuang Qingyuan went mad, and he had to suffer for it!

…

Because it was in the same community and not far, Wang Xia and Su Yi walked directly over.

Wang Xia: “I asked around about Zhuang Qingyuan’s preferences yesterday, and I discovered something.”

“Mhm?” Su Yi looked up at Wang Xia, leaning in slightly to ask gossiping, “Is it… some kind of quirk?”

Wang Xia was amused by Su Yi’s little expression of listening for gossip. In the past, they would also chat about interesting news in the industry from time to time; those times felt like yesterday! She looked at the Su Yi who had returned before her eyes, gave a light laugh, and replied: “That’s not it.”

“There are rumors that Zhuang Qingyuan has gone mad. So when we arrive, in case Zhuang Qingyuan does something… unexpected, have some mental preparation first.”

“How could he… go mad?” Su Yi really had no memory of Zhuang Qingyuan; that one encounter was just a distant glance, not seen clearly.

“This…” Wang Xia glanced at Su Yi, then withdrew her gaze, hesitating.

Su Yi met Wang Xia’s eyes and smiled: “You aren’t going to say it’s related to me, are you? I don’t want to be as ‘unrequitedly overthinking’ as I was yesterday.”

Wang Xia nodded with a smile: “It really is related to you. It’s said that after your accident, he went mad. Now anyone who can get this level of news knows—Zhuang Qingyuan had a secret crush on you for years, and because he couldn’t accept you leaving, he went mad!”