Chapter 102: Cinderella and Trash Prince Arc Complete
Su Luo isn't a heartless person, sometimes even a bit too soft-hearted. But she came to this world to help the original owner punish those who hurt her, so seeing those three severely injured didn't evoke any sympathy from her. After all, they got what was coming to them, and however you put it, they're still alive, but the original owner and her child lost their lives. So she won't forgive them. But she's not gloating over their misfortune either, just feeling that she's getting closer to her goal. If the original owner knew, she should feel comforted, and slightly relieved, with a sense of not betraying the trust placed in her. On another note, since the Fashion Festival is about to start, this is an event she organized herself, so naturally, she hopes it can be carried out from start to finish, perfectly. So while those three are busy receiving medical treatment, she temporarily put aside these grudges and headed to S City. Anyway, everything is under her control, victory is just ahead!
The ceremony was very successful, with all the first-line male and female stars in the country attending, as well as many big names from the fashion, business, and sports worlds. In addition to overseeing the various tasks, Su also had to participate in the red carpet segment as the person in charge of the organizing committee and present awards to the star who won the annual fashion personality award, a truly daunting task.
Sean, as Louis' exclusive model and global spokesperson, naturally attended, which was previously discussed with Louis. Since Su Luo returned to China, he has been feeling unwell every day, and this time, in order to stay in China for a few more days, he had been negotiating with his agent for a long time and finally got a month off. During this period, except for some scheduled activities, the rest of the time was his own, and he could accompany Su Luo freely, just thinking about it made him feel happy. Moreover, they also walked the red carpet together at the awards ceremony, which gave him an unprecedented sense of happiness, and he was more nervous and cautious than attending any other event in the past.
On the day of the grand ceremony, several TV stations broadcast it live on the internet. As many stars gathered, fans from various houses waited in front of their TVs and computers to catch a glimpse of their idols. Xiao En and Su Luo were among the last to appear, with Su Luo making her first public appearance. Although Xiao En was renowned internationally, not many people in the country followed Western fashion trends, so most people didn't recognize them. When they saw this unusual pair walking on the red carpet - a mix of Eastern and Western styles, with striking good looks, yet unfamiliar faces - many viewers reacted with: "Who are these two?" "Are they crashing the party?" "Just looking at their face and legs is enough to make me a fan!" "I don't believe I'm the only one drooling over them!" "Male god! Female god!" "Absolutely stunning visuals!"... Many male and female celebrities felt threatened, especially the female stars, worried that Su Luo was a newcomer trying to steal their thunder. Fortunately, the host announced their identities in time, allowing everyone to breathe a sigh of relief and sparking a desire to get acquainted with them. After all, this event was related to the Louis brand's Asia-Pacific spokesperson, and even if they couldn't become the spokesperson, getting their fashion sponsorship would be a lucky break.
Afterwards, Su and Luo became the focus of the entire event, with cameras constantly focusing on them, and online screens were filled with praise for them. Many people started searching for information about the two on Baidu, but unfortunately, there was very little information available about Su.
In C City, the group of friends gathered in Duan Xuan's large living room to watch, and when Su Luo came out one by one, they were all excited. That was their friend! For the first time, they felt so close to a celebrity. Thinking of their other friend, Lin Chenghuai, who was still lying in the hospital with burns, everyone sighed again, lamenting that fate is indeed a mysterious thing, three years on this side of the river, three years on the other side of the river. However, it also gave everyone a warning: people cannot make mistakes lightly, and once they do, they must pay the price, and no one will wait for you in place, missing out means missing out. Everyone felt sorry for Lin Chenghuai, but they were also genuinely happy for Ji Xiaoguang. Because of this vivid example, none of these friends cheated on each other in their future married lives, and even the couples who would have broken up or divorced in the original story ended up living happily ever after, which can be considered Su Luo's indirect contribution. These are all things that happened much later.
The whole family, including the elderly grandmother, was watching TV. The lovely grandmother proudly said that her granddaughter was beautiful just like her. Her uncle and aunt were flattering, saying "That's right, she has the elegance of her mother when she was young." When they saw Su Luo and Xiao En occasionally lowering their heads to talk, Xiao En was extremely considerate and careful with every step, protecting her in high heels and a long skirt. The grandmother's eyes lit up, thinking that this foreign boy must have taken a liking to her granddaughter. She urged her grandson Ji Wei to send her a text message, telling her that she didn't mind having a foreign grandson-in-law. Her uncle and aunt advised the old lady that it was just gentlemanly manners, but the grandmother insisted that she wouldn't be mistaken. This foreign boy was cold in front of the camera, but only showed a warm face when looking at her granddaughter, with a glint in his eyes! At this time, everyone didn't know that the grandmother had actually hit the nail on the head. It wasn't until Xiao En really came to their doorstep one day that they realized that ginger was still spicy even when it's old.
However, not everyone who saw Sulolo's success was happy for her.
In the capital city's best burn hospital in the country, Yang Ningning had a huge outburst.
Lou Tian had a strong financial backing, so she naturally stayed in the best VIP ward. There was a TV in her room, and when she and her mother were bored, they would turn it on to pass the time. The doctor also said that this was beneficial for transferring attention, cheering up her mood, and helping with her recovery.
Because the ceremony was broadcast simultaneously on multiple channels during prime time, she couldn't help but see it. When Su Luo appeared, she didn't react at first, only thinking that this woman looked really annoying and too similar to Ji Xiao Gu. She felt like tearing her face off! Since getting hurt, she had completely regarded Su Luo as her number one enemy, dreaming every day of dealing with her, and her past resentment towards the wealthy had turned into a dislike for all beautiful women.
When the host announced "The one walking towards us is, the organizer of this event, the Asia-Pacific director of the Louis brand, young travel designer, Ms. Ji Xiaogu", she was stunned for a moment, how could it be! That woman wasn't just superficial, but also had a bad personality, relying on her parents' inheritance and alimony from Lin Chenghua to make a living, a parasite! And she had only been abroad for a short time, how could she have risen to such a high position!
She thought she must have misheard, it was impossible, absolutely impossible!
At this time, the little nurse who was dressing her wound also sighed in front of the TV: "The gap between people! Why do some people have to be beautiful and have a good figure, and their career is so successful, and they have such a handsome guy by their side? Some people work hard for a lifetime and are still just ordinary. Alas, how can the difference be so big?! This Xiaoxiao Valley is really a winner in life, but if I were a man, I would like this kind of woman too."
"The name 'Ji Xiaogu' was like a poisonous thorn that pierced Yang Ningning's ears, leaving her no room to deceive herself into thinking she had misheard. Moreover, the nurse's original words were meant to lament her own ordinariness and express admiration for Su Lolo, but in Yang Ningning's ears, they sounded like a deep mockery of her appearance!"
Originally, after getting hurt, her temperament became even more irritable and couldn't tolerate such humiliation, especially when it touched the most painful area of Ji Xiaogu. In an instant, Yang Ningning's blood surged up, her expression becoming extremely ferocious, with only one thought in her mind: "You bastards! You all go die!"
She did not hide her resentment in her heart and also took action.
The poor little nurse was holding a medicine spoon and gently applying ointment to her face one second, and the next she was brutally pushed to the ground, with her hair trampled underfoot, making it hard for her to get up. Her hands were slapped left and right: "You cheap woman! You dare to mock me? Watch me not beat you to death!"
Yang's mother was timid and when her daughter suddenly erupted, she was also frightened and stood by, forgetting to stop her.
Yang Ningning slapped the other person a few times, still feeling unsatisfied. Just then, she saw the fruit knife that had been used to peel an apple on the table, and a ruthless glint flashed across her face: "Do you think my face is scary? Do you want to try it too?" As she spoke, she got up to grab the knife.
"Ah, save me!" The little nurse was frightened by her expression and the gleaming knife tip, watching as the knife was about to fall on her face. Finally, at the last moment, she struggled free from it.
The little nurse ignored the pain on her body and rushed out of the door at the fastest speed, she didn't dare to imagine what would happen if she fell into the hands of this crazy woman.
Yang Ningning was about to chase after him, but just then the TV showed a close-up of Su Luo's face, and she shifted her target, wielding her knife as she stabbed forward. The blade scraped against the glass, producing a piercing sound, but the screen remained intact, with Su Luo still smiling sweetly.
Yang's mother had already been frightened out of her wits and closely followed the nurse to run to the ward on the top floor for help.
Yang's mother just tactfully said that Yang Ningning was irritated by the short-sighted nurse and had a tantrum, asking Lou Tian to persuade her. Lou Tian unconsciously wanted to refuse, but thinking that they were already husband and wife, he reluctantly got out of bed and went over.
As soon as she entered the room, she saw such a crazy scene - Yang Ningning had lost her mind, and all she could think about was to slash Su Luo's face. The knife kept stabbing at the screen, and her mouth kept chanting: "Die, you fox spirit! Slash your face and see how you can still be so coquettish! Die, die! What's the big deal about being beautiful? Your man is still taken away by me, hahaha!"
Inside and outside the screen, two faces are almost together, one is beautiful to the extreme, and the other is ugly like a devil. Even if Lou Tianren had deep feelings for Yang Ningning, at this moment he still leaned towards the beautiful one, this is human nature, let alone Yang Ningning's actions and her vicious words made him unable to soften his heart. He didn't know when his feelings and gratitude towards her would be exhausted, every day he felt overwhelmed, nowadays Yang Ningning had become someone he no longer recognized, not just in appearance, but in all aspects.
But for now, she was still his responsibility.
Lou Tian let out a sigh and walked forward: "Ning Ning, what are you doing? Be good, give me the knife, it's too dangerous."
"Tian Ren, wu wu wu, my face is all because of this woman's fault, it's her, I hate her so much!" The change in Yang Ningning's attitude towards Tian Ren was also one of the major changes she had undergone recently. It was unclear whether it was due to her mother's constant reminders or her own sense of crisis about her current situation. From being openly friendly and respectful as Tian Ren's superior and friend, she suddenly became extremely affectionate towards him overnight. People who didn't know better would think she loved him dearly, but Tian Ren knew that this attachment and dependence were all just an act, he just couldn't bear to expose her.
Suddenly, it was Lou Tianren who appeared. Yang Ningning immediately calmed down, obediently put down the knife and rushed into his arms, pitifully seeking comfort, but with that face, her expression looked somewhat terrifying.
Lou Tianren didn't dare to look at her straight, and comforted her in a gentle tone: "It's okay, it's all over. No one will hurt you, I'm here. Be good and listen to the doctor, everything will be fine." Although he remembered his hatred for Lin Chenghuai, he wasn't unreasonable enough to blame Su Luoluo for getting injured, but just wanted to calm Yang Ningning down and get some peace.
"Heavenly assignment, I'm still not reconciled! Can you help me? I really don't want to see this woman again, seeing her makes me restless. Please, will you help me? She's my nightmare!" Yang Ningning thought that by saying this, Lou Tian would take action against Su Luo, but unfortunately, times have changed, and now Lou Tian just finds her request annoying.
"It's better if we just turn off the TV and don't watch it."
"You think I'm a fool! Why are you also treating me like this! Ahhh! You're all on Ji Xiaogu's side, I won't live anymore!" She said, pretending to rush towards the window.
Lou Tianren was really fed up with this crying and making a scene, it's not the first time this has happened. For a moment, he really wanted to just ignore her and let her jump, so that everyone could stop tormenting each other. But in the end, he couldn't bear it and reached out to grab her: "Alright, I'll think of a way to get her back to France quickly, at least she won't be in your face anymore."
What kind of punishment is it to drive her out of the country?! Yang Ningning was dissatisfied and wanted to speak again, but Lou Tianren immediately put down his face: "This is already my limit, do you think I am all-powerful?! If you don't want to harm me, then don't mention other requests. If you're still not satisfied with this, I'm also powerless, so just deal with it yourself!"
Yang Ning saw that he was really angry, and for a moment she didn't dare to make any more demands. Lou Tianren is now her only support, she doesn't dare offend him. She thought that this way Lin Chenghua would not be able to see Ji Xiaogu, and it would also vent her anger, breaking them up, so she reluctantly agreed.
Just then, after the event in S city ended, Su Luo accompanied Xiao En to the capital again. A well-known fashion magazine wanted to do an exclusive interview with the two of them, and Lou Tianyi was afraid that his subordinates would mess it up, so he personally went to find them.
When he received a call from the front desk, Su Luo directly let Lou Tian come up and wait for him in the living room of the hotel room.
"Miss Ji, nice to see you again." Lou Tianren, despite being injured, still looked elegant and refined. The woman in front of him was too charming, making him unconsciously want to show off a bit more, to please the excellent opposite sex, which was an instinct of natural living beings, and he was no exception, although the two were in an opposing relationship.
"Is that Mr. Lou? Honestly, I didn't want to see you at all. Last time, I suffered a great deal under your hands and was lucky to have escaped with my life. What brings you here again this time? I suppose it's still about Miss Yang... no, I should say Mrs. Lou now. Congratulations on your marriage, and I wish you happiness together. Please don't bother with someone like me who is of no concern." Su Luo's expression was calm and flat, without any hint of resentment or dissatisfaction, just stating the facts, but Lou Tian Yun felt inexplicably embarrassed.
Although he had used many means in the business and family struggles, it was the first time to deal with such an innocent woman, no, it should be said that it was the second time, and it was still aimed at the same person, but the mood of the two times was completely different. The first time was enthusiastic, thinking about eliminating all obstacles and soon becoming a relative with Yang Ningning, and he didn't care about anyone else. But this time he regained his rationality, thinking about what he had done before and now, and felt guilty.
He could have retorted by asking what evidence she had, and he had thought of a lot of excuses beforehand, but he couldn't bring himself to speak up, so he just lowered his head and pretended to take a sip of water to cover up his embarrassment. He didn't know that he was slowly being conquered by the woman in front of him, even though they only had a few encounters, even though they were still in an opposing state, he couldn't help but develop feelings for her. And this feeling, on a certain day in the future, when he learned about the great kindness she had shown to him, which was actually his long-held but misidentified "dream girl", would reach its peak and then turn into a lifelong regret and longing that could never be fulfilled. At this moment, he still didn't know.
"Mr. Lou, I don't think you're here to apologize either. Just say what's on your mind, I have other arrangements later." Su Luo's calm and elegance were taken to the extreme, but also made Lou Tianyi feel unwelcome.
Yes, how can we welcome him? Given what he has done, it's already a good education for others not to sweep him out the door. Lou Tian felt somewhat helpless.
"Today, I've come to ask a favor that's hard to say." Lou Tianren finally spoke up with great difficulty, feeling quite embarrassed. However, since he had come, he steeled himself and continued: "Because of some past grievances between you and Miss Ji, my wife has been harboring resentment for a long time. Recently, she suffered severe injuries and is still in the hospital receiving treatment. Two days ago, after seeing your show on TV, she was further traumatized, causing her condition to worsen. So... could I ask you to leave the country first? If there's any economic loss, I can compensate you double."
As soon as he finished speaking, Lou Tianren regretted it. From childhood to adulthood, he had always thought that his actions were blameless before heaven and earth, but this time, once again, he had violated his principles and disappointed his mother's teachings. Moreover, he saw a hint of surprise and mockery in Su Luo's eyes, which made him feel very uncomfortable, with a sense of shame at being caught red-handed. He was a little afraid to look directly into Su Luo's eyes.
Suoluo unexpectedly didn't get angry, but instead smiled and asked: "Is this a threat or a request? What if I refuse?"
Lou Tian was about to find an excuse for himself, saying it was a request, but Su Luo didn't give him the opportunity. He immediately said: "I understand what you mean. The lesson from last time is still fresh in my mind, I won't forget it easily. If I don't agree, with Mr. Lou's power, something unbearable might happen again. Fine, this time I'll do as you wish, I will leave as soon as possible and never appear before you again. Is this answer satisfactory? Of course, media reports are beyond my control. If you can't even accept this, then you can only kill me, if you have the ability."
Lou Tian wanted to say how could I possibly kill you, I'm not a criminal, but thinking about his own behavior and the difference between him and a criminal, he found it laughable to explain further. He could only smile wryly and say: "Thank you, is there anything I can do for you as compensation?"
"Yes." Suoluo replied.
"What?"
"Also, I want you to guarantee that from now on, neither you nor your wife will ever disturb my life again. I don't want to see either of you anymore, can you do that?"
"This one?"
"Alright, just this one." Su Luo said with a firm tone, and she dug a big hole for Lou Tian Yu.
"Alright, I promise you." Lao Tian didn't know what he would lose because of this, and for every day that followed, he would deeply regret the promise he made today. But what he had to regret was not just these things.
"That's slow walking, no need to see me off." Loutian Ren stood up and prepared to leave, his heart feeling a little uncomfortable for some unknown reason.
Ten days later, Su Luo bid farewell to her relatives and friends, and boarded a flight to Paris with Xiao Yun. In fact, without the threat of Lou Tianyan, she had originally planned to return at this time.
And before leaving, she left a big gift for Lou Tianren and Yang Ningning, anonymously handing over the video of Lou Tianren being thrown into the water to the C City Public Security Bureau. Of course, she also left a small clue for the police officer Shu to find her identity.
That's it, Lou Tianren, Yang Ningning, wish you happiness! byebye!
On the plane, Su Luo had a sly smile on her face as she fell into a sweet dream. Beside her, Xiao Yun carefully covered her with a blanket.
[End of this article].