Chu Lingtian was quite pleased to hear a hint of admiration for him in her voice.
He knew that one day he would become the great hero in Liu Bingxue's heart.
"Wife, you don't need to worry about company matters. I promise the business will flourish. I have something to attend to, and I'll be back to see you once it's done!" Chu Lingtian said.
Liu Bingxue replied softly, "You really are a busy man. Leaving right after you've returned!"
"Are you trying to subtly ask me to stay?" Chu Lingtian chuckled.
Liu Bingxue let out a cold snort and turned away, "If you want to stay, stay. If you want to leave, then go! I won't stop you!"
"Then I'm really leaving!"
Chu Lingtian stood up and walked towards the door, which made Liu Bingxue panic.
"I say, you're really no fun. You're leaving before your backside is even warm. Besides, the company matters haven't been properly discussed yet!"
She realized she had become somewhat dependent on Chu Lingtian.
"What's wrong with me? He can leave if he wants to," Liu Bingxue thought to herself.
Chu Lingtian turned back and sat down, feeding her the medicinal soup while smiling, "They say women are contradictory in their words and hearts, and it's true!"
"If you want me to stay with you, just say it. No matter how important the matter, spending time with my wife is paramount!"
Liu Bingxue's heart warmed, but she said, "You're so eloquent. I want to hear your thoughts on the company's development!"
Although Chu Lingtian had only been in charge for a day, he had accomplished two things that Liu Bingxue had long wanted to do but failed, which made her see his business acumen.
She was brimming with confidence that Chu Lingtian could manage the company's business well.
"It's simple: develop new products, especially high-end ones, and then collaborate with Jiuxing Company for sales!"
Chu Lingtian smiled, "Don't you forget our old friend, Su Feifei? I heard Su Feifei's new movie is about to be released, which will surely bring in a massive surge of traffic."
"Having her continue as a product endorser will definitely be effective!"
Before he could finish speaking, Chu Lingtian noticed Liu Bingxue's expression turn unpleasant, her desire to "kill him with a knife" evident in her eyes.
Had he said something wrong?
Chu Lingtian looked at Liu Bingxue with a smile, but she still had a cold expression.
"Are you perhaps particularly eager to meet Su Feifei? Can't wait to be with her every day?" Liu Bingxue said coldly.
Chu Lingtian suddenly understood. She was jealous of Su Feifei.
"So sour! The air suddenly smells of vinegar!"
Chu Lingtian deliberately said, "Wife, did someone knock over a vinegar barrel? And an aged one at that?"
Hearing Chu Lingtian tease her, she immediately raised her small fists.
"You're thinking too much. I'm just afraid you'll get involved in some scandal with Su Feifei, which would affect her image and consequently our company's reputation!"
Liu Bingxue said, "I need to remind you of one thing: Su Feifei is engaged. You need to keep your distance from her!"
"Who? It seems my wife cares a lot about Su Feifei!"
"I'm not that bored to meddle in her private life. Her fiancé, Jiang Shan, was my classmate in college. I heard about it in the alumni group chat."
Chu Lingtian said, "You believe that? What if he was just bragging!"
"It should be true. The Jiang family is quite prominent in Beijing, and we even went to his house for his birthday celebration."
"I understand. I'll be careful!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Chu Lingtian's phone rang. It was Su Feifei.
They hadn't been in touch for a while.
"Business calls. I'll be going then to attend to it!"
This was a good opportunity to discuss cooperation with Su Feifei.
"Go ahead! Drive carefully on the road and be safe!"
Chu Lingtian kissed Liu Bingxue on the forehead before turning and leaving.
After coming out, he called Su Feifei back.
"Wuwuwu, wuwuwu..."
Instantly, he heard Su Feifei crying as if she had suffered an immense grievance.
"Oh dear, who made our big star cry? That person deserves a beating!"
Su Feifei didn't speak, and only stopped crying after a while.
"Chu Lingtian, someone is forcing me to marry him, and I don't want to!"
Su Feifei seemed to have called the wrong person.
Shouldn't she be telling that person, and talking to him would be useless?
"I say, Big Star, if you don't want to marry him, just confront him directly. Can they force you into marriage?" Chu Lingtian said.
Su Feifei bit her lip and said, "If I could refuse, would I be telling you this? That person wants to force me into marriage!"
"I can't do anything about it. I'm calling you for help!"
Chu Lingtian didn't immediately agree. The person who could force Su Feifei into marriage must be no ordinary individual, at least someone with a background.
"Tell me the specific situation first. I'll do my best!"
Su Feifei then poured out all her troubles to Chu Lingtian like a torrent.
It turned out that Su Feifei's father had betrothed her to the young master of the Jiang family in Beijing when she was thirteen.
This was Jiang Tian, Liu Bingxue's college classmate.
Furthermore, after Su Feifei entered the entertainment industry, the Jiang family was her biggest financial backer.
The Jiang family had contributed significantly to Su Feifei's current success.
As Su Feifei became a sensation in China and even gained international recognition, showing great potential for superstardom, the Jiang family became restless. They wanted Su Feifei to marry Jiang Tian soon and bear grandchildren for the Jiang family.
In essence, the Jiang family feared that once Su Feifei became completely famous, they would no longer be able to control her, and she would become someone else's daughter-in-law.
The Jiang family was considered a respectable family in Beijing, but compared to top-tier affluent families, they were still a tier below.
The Jiang family decided to capitalize on their gains and have Jiang Tian and Su Feifei marry quickly. Then, Su Feifei would announce her retirement from the entertainment industry to focus on being a wife and mother.
Su Feifei naturally refused and objected to the Jiang family. She even offered to give all her assets to the Jiang family, just to break off her engagement with Jiang Tian.
The Jiang family certainly wouldn't agree to this condition.
Nearly all families in Beijing knew that Su Feifei was the Jiang family's daughter-in-law. If Su Feifei successfully broke off the engagement, wouldn't they be thoroughly humiliated?
In the treacherous world of society, it's better to lose your life than your face.
Especially for families like the Jiang family, their reputation was paramount, and they would never allow such a thing to happen.
To put it bluntly, unless Su Feifei met with an accident, she was destined to be the Jiang family's daughter-in-law.
"I've finished. Say something! You're usually so talkative, why are you mute now?" Su Feifei said anxiously.
Logically, she shouldn't have sought Chu Lingtian for this matter, but instinctively, she wanted to find him.
Chu Lingtian was speechless and helpless.
Frankly, this was a matter between Su Feifei and the Jiang family, and his involvement would be inappropriate, potentially labeling him as a homewrecker.
After much thought, Su Feifei finally spoke.
"Chu Lingtian, why don't you elope with me?"