Movie/TV series: Starting with Ode to Joy, I opened my own private kitchen.

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Su Chang gave a faint "hmm," then said, "Crush Fenghua Company as soon as possible, make Jin Yanru as indebted as possible. Right now, protect Song Nuan and Gao Wenruohan to prevent Zhang Sheng and his men from acting rashly. Leave the rest to the lawyers." His voice revealed a firmness and decisiveness.

Zheng Fangxiu immediately nodded in agreement, a resolute glint in her eyes. Then, she turned and arranged for several security personnel to protect Song Nuan and Gao Wenruohan, before stepping aside to make a phone call. Her fingers gripped the phone tightly, as if she wanted to transmit all her anger through the call.

After all, as Su Chang's person and the manager of the company, she had failed in her duty to allow Su Chang to be attacked at the company and to not arrive at the scene immediately after the attack. Although Su Chang did not blame her, she was very angry and decided to vent all her anger on Fenghua Company.

About ten minutes later, a screeching sound of brakes shattered the noise of the crowd. A Maybach and a Volkswagen Passat came to an abrupt stop outside the crowd.

Jin Yanru, the still-charming middle-aged woman, hurriedly stepped out of the Maybach. Her face was filled with anxiety as she struggled through the crowd, escorted by two bodyguards.

On the other side, the Passat's door opened, and two men stepped out. One of them bore a striking resemblance to Tan Zongming; this was Luo Bin. The other looked almost exactly like Tian Yu; this was He Sai. As soon as He Sai got out of the car, he dashed towards the crowd like a whirlwind, while Robin followed leisurely behind him, a confident expression on his face...

Jin Yanru had just squeezed through the crowd when she spotted Zhang Sheng being restrained by the police. Her heart clenched, and she immediately ran towards him, staring at him with worry, anxiously asking, "Sheng, are you alright?"

The moment Zhang Sheng's gaze met Jin Yanru's, his inner defenses completely crumbled. He was, after all, just an ordinary rich kid, a somewhat spoiled young man who had never experienced anything so harrowing. Now, firmly under the police's control, fear and resentment surged through him like a tidal wave.

Zhang Sheng's eyes were red and swollen, and tears streamed down his face like a burst dam. He cried out in anguish, "Mom, please save me!"

Seeing Zhang Sheng in such a state, Jin Yanru felt as if her heart was being torn apart. She instinctively wanted to rush forward and give Zhang Sheng a warm hug, but was ruthlessly stopped by the police: "Madam, please do not approach!"

Jin Yanru frowned, a hint of displeasure flashing in her eyes. She bit her lip tightly, her hands trembling slightly. She said, "My name is Jin Yanru, and I am Zhang Sheng's mother. My lawyer will be here soon. Zhang Sheng is not a criminal yet, so why won't you let me see him?"

Knowing that Jin Yanru and Su Chang were both of high status, the police dared not violate any rules at this moment. So they explained to Jin Yanru, "Ms. Jin, you are right. Zhang Sheng is not a criminal at present, but he is a criminal suspect. Therefore, you do not have the right to visit him without a lawyer present."

Jin Yanru wanted to try again, but when she thought of Su Chang's identity and his glorious past, she could only gently comfort Zhang Sheng: "Son, don't be afraid, Mom will find a way to save you."

At that moment, Zhang Sheng seemed to see the last glimmer of hope. He stared intently at Jin Yanru, his eyes filled with dependence and expectation for his mother. He nodded vigorously and replied, "Okay, Mom."

Jin Yanru took a deep breath, turned around with her bodyguards, and walked towards Su Chang with firm steps.

He Sai and Luo Bin arrived in front of Su Chang one after the other. He Sai, with a fawning expression, said to Su Chang in a flattering tone, "Boss, I'm here. Are you alright?" His face was full of urgency, and he leaned forward slightly, as if trying to show Su Chang his loyalty.

Luo Bin glanced at He Sai with disdain, thinking to himself, "This guy is sucking up again." But on the surface, he still nodded to Su Chang and greeted him, "Boss."

Su Chang nodded calmly, glanced at the two of them, and then instructed them, "He Sai, you take the lead, Luo Bin assists. This matter is entrusted to you two. Any questions?"

He Sai was beaming with excitement, almost jumping for joy. He quickly said, "No problem, boss, leave it to me!" He secretly rejoiced that his previous efforts had finally paid off.

Luo Bin frowned slightly, feeling somewhat displeased. As Feng Yin's successor, he had always been the pillar of the law firm, never having suffered a defeat. Now, he was being forced to be He Sai's assistant, which made him feel extremely wronged and dissatisfied.

However, he also understood that Su Chang was a hurdle he had to overcome to become a senior partner at the firm. There was nothing he could do; circumstances were beyond his control. He suppressed his displeasure and nodded in agreement, "Okay, boss."

Chapter 261 Encountering Storms

No sooner had Su Chang finished giving his instructions than Jin Yanru rushed over with two bodyguards. Upon reaching Su Chang, Jin Yanru said directly, "President Su, I am Jin Yanru from Fenghua Company, Zhang Sheng's mother. It's a pleasure to meet you under these circumstances. I'm truly sorry; my son Zhang Sheng was ignorant and offended you..."

Her tone was tinged with humility and guilt, and her expression was very sincere.

However, before Jin Yanru could finish speaking, Su Chang raised his hand to interrupt her, saying, "President Jin, this is our first meeting, so we don't have any connection. Now that I've called the police, I'll leave everything to them to handle. As for your Zhang Sheng being immature, what does that have to do with me? He doesn't seem to be any younger than me."

Su Chang's voice was cold and firm, his eyes revealing a resolute indifference. His movements were swift and decisive, without the slightest hesitation.

Jin Yanru's face turned extremely ugly when Su Chang interrupted her. Her lips trembled slightly, as if she wanted to say something, but she held back.

Her heart was filled with anger and helplessness. She knew she was at a disadvantage and had to find a way to solve the problem.

She suppressed her anger and tried to keep her voice calm: "President Su, then just tell me, what do you want for you to let my Xiao Sheng off the hook?"

Su Chang sneered, his smile laced with mockery and disdain: "What do you take me for? A stable boy? You think I'd let him off the hook? He's trying to murder me! What makes you think I can let him go?"

Jin Yanru's face grew even darker, her eyes filled with anger. If it weren't for Zhang 22's initial mistake, she would have wanted to scratch Su Chang's face right now, but she restrained herself from the impulse.

She bit her lip, then, suppressing her heartache, said, "I'll transfer all my shares in Fenghua Company to you. If you let Zhang Sheng go this time, I promise he'll never appear in front of you again. What do you say?"

Su Chang sized Jin Yanru up and down, his gaze filled with scrutiny and suspicion. Then, he mocked, "You are indeed still charming and have some beauty, but how can you be so optimistic? Don't you know what your company is like now? You're dumping a mess on me and expecting me to be grateful to you? What a clever scheme."

Su Chang clapped his hands while sneering, his laughter echoing in the air and sending a chill down everyone's spine.

Jin Yanru's little scheme was exposed, and she felt a bit embarrassed, but as a seasoned businesswoman, her expression remained unchanged, and she didn't feel any embarrassment.

A determined look appeared on her face, and she continued, "Then, Mr. Su, just tell me. As long as I have it, you can ask for anything you want, as long as you let Zhang Sheng go."

Su Chang sneered and retorted, "Do you think you have something that I don't? Or do you think I need your measly little bit? Besides, I'll take what I want myself; I don't need anyone to give it to me."

His words revealed a sense of confidence and disdain, as if everything was under his control.

Jin Yanru's face instantly turned pale. She recalled Su Chang's past glories, and her mind went blank. Her eyes were filled with doubt and fear as she looked at Su Chang, her voice trembling slightly as she asked, "What do you mean by that, Mr. Su?"

Su Chang simply pursed her lips indifferently and said casually, "I think you'll find out soon enough."

No sooner had she finished speaking than, as if to confirm Su Chang's words, Jin Yanru's phone suddenly rang. Her hand trembled slightly as she took out her phone, and seeing that it was a call from the company, an ominous premonition welled up in her heart. Nevertheless, she steeled herself and answered the call.

"Mr. Jin, something's happened at the company, please come back quickly." The assistant's urgent voice came from the other end of the phone.

Jin Yanru was in a panic, but she tried her best to calm herself down and asked in a trembling voice, "What happened at the company? Explain clearly."

The assistant could only quickly report, "Mr. Jin, Longteng Group has cancelled all cooperation with our company, and now someone is suppressing our stock price. The company's market value has already shrunk by half. All shareholders are demanding a shareholders' meeting. In addition, several companies, represented by HY Company, are also jointly suppressing our company. Now our suppliers and banks are also urging us to settle our outstanding payments and loans, so..."

Jin Yanru inwardly groaned, completely unprepared for things to escalate to such a dire state. Her head felt as if it had been struck by a heavy hammer; a wave of dizziness washed over her, and her body began to sway uncontrollably, as if she might collapse at any moment.

Su Chang showed no pity whatsoever. Instead, she quickly took two steps back, her face showing a wary expression, as if she was afraid of being framed by Jin Yanru.

Jin Yanru turned her head with difficulty, her gaze falling on Zhang Sheng, who was looking at her with hope. She gritted her teeth, forced herself to stay focused, and instructed the person on the other end of the phone, "Keep them calm for now, I'll be right back."

The assistant looked troubled. He hesitated for a moment, then said, "I'll try my best, Mr. Jin." After saying that, he quickly hung up the phone.

Jin Yanru gripped her phone tightly, her eyes flashing with anger. She stared intently at Su Chang, her voice laced with suppressed rage: "President Su, was it necessary to go this far?"

Su Chang, however, feigned innocence and angrily retorted, "I don't understand what you mean, and what does your company's business have to do with me? Now it's your son who's trying to murder me. I'd like to ask President Jin, what exactly do you mean by that? Do you think I, Su, am easy to bully?" As she spoke, she gave him a smug look that seemed to say, "What can you do to me?"

Jin Yanru gave a cold laugh, her laughter filled with sarcasm and anger. She said angrily, "Why is President Su pretending to be confused? A grown man should be responsible for his actions; what's there to hide?"

Su Chang naturally wouldn't fall for her trick. Some things could be done, but they absolutely couldn't be admitted. He forced himself to remain calm and said, "I really don't understand what you're talking about, but I will definitely have my lawyer protect my rights."

Just then, He Sai spoke up at the opportune moment: "Yes, Mr. Jin, I am now in full charge of Zhang Sheng's case. If you have any questions, you can come to me directly. Our boss is very busy, and he was frightened today and needs to rest. Please do not disturb our General Manager Su, otherwise I have reason to suspect that you are deliberately retaliating against our General Manager Su and want to cause him post-traumatic stress disorder."

Hearing He Sai's words, Su Chang was secretly delighted, glad he had found the right person. He secretly gave He Sai an approving look and subtly gave him a thumbs up. He Sai understood and returned the look with a similarly reassuring glance.

"You..." Jin Yanru trembled with anger at He Sai. She pointed at him, but couldn't utter a complete sentence. Her chest heaved violently, her heart filled with rage and helplessness. She never imagined that Su Chang could be so cunning, and He Sai so eloquent. At this moment, Jin Yanru felt she was trapped in an inescapable predicament.

Jin Yan was caught in a dilemma. Zhang Sheng's matter was still unresolved, and now her company was in trouble. She was in a state of turmoil. She knew that Su Chang was the one who caused all of this, but she was powerless to do anything about it.

Su Chang didn't want to waste any more time, so he signed in and only received some cash. He then instructed Zheng Fangxiu and He Sai, "Big sister, He Sai, I'm leaving things here to you. I'm leaving now."

Zheng Fangxiu and He Sai quickly replied, "Yes, young master."

"Okay, boss."

Su Chang then led Song Nuan and Gao Wenruohan into the car, which was driven by Gao Wenruohan's bodyguard 820, and they drove straight away.

Luo Bin watched Su Chang's departing figure, his face full of resentment, but he didn't say anything more.

Jin Yanru saw Luo Bin's expression and her expression changed. She knew that her company was probably doomed, but she would do everything she could for Zhang Sheng. At this moment, she couldn't say much to Luo Bin. She just whispered something to one of the bodyguards and then left with another bodyguard.

Su Chang was completely unaware of all this, and even if he had known, he wouldn't have cared.

When Su Chang's car arrived at the entrance of the MG Tourism Company building, Su Mang and several other people were already waiting at the entrance. As soon as Su Chang led Song Nuan and Gao Wenruohan out of the car, Su Mang led the group up.

"President Su, welcome to MG!" Su Mang greeted them warmly first.

Su Chang responded with a smile, "Director Su, I'm sorry, something happened on the way and I was delayed for a while. I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."

Su Mang quickly waved her hand and said, "President Su, you're too kind. These are nothing, please don't take them to heart. Let's go inside."

"Okay." Su Chang nodded in agreement, and then led Song Nuan and Gao Wenruohan to the travel information room, following behind Su Mang.

The group arrived at the travel information room and took their seats. Su Mang had her assistant serve drinks to Su Chang and the other two, leaving only a man who looked like Zhu Yawen behind, while the others left.

Su Mang introduced first: "This is Su Chu, a senior travel experience expert and a key member of our business unit. I believe he can give Mr. Fan the best travel advice."

Su Chang curiously observed Su Mang and Su Chu. These two were a classic example of a marriage brought together by fate. Su Chang had planted a seed in England, and Su Mang, because her husband Chen Jiaming was infertile, was persuaded by her former mother-in-law to have a child through a blood donation. And this seed took root and sprouted.

Chapter 262 Acquisition

After her divorce, Su Mang went to Sanya to relax, where she ran into Su Chu. The two became sworn enemies, and now Su Mang has become Su Chu's boss. What a coincidence!

Seeing that Su Chang didn't react, but instead looked at him and Su Chu with a strange expression, Su Mang also unconsciously looked at himself and Su Chu for a while, and then couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Su, is there something wrong between Su Chu and me?"

Upon hearing Su Mang's question, Su Chang realized his mistake and decided to play along, saying, "Director Su, Mr. Su Chu, I'm sorry, I'm skilled in Taoist aura reading and I noticed that you two seem to have a significant connection. I was momentarily lost in thought."

Su Mang and Su Chu were somewhat taken aback, not expecting it to be because of this. At the same time, their hearts were in turmoil, because they recalled what happened in Sanya and felt that what Su Chang said might be true.

Song Nuan and Gao Wenruohan stared at Su Chang with strange expressions, having no idea that Su Chang knew anything about the art of observing qi.

Su Mang continued Su Chang's words and asked, "Then, Mr. Su, what have you noticed? Could you tell me?"

Su Chang turned to Su Chu and asked, "Mr. Su Chu, do you mind?"

Su Chu was a little confused as to why Su Chang had specifically asked him this, but he still nodded and said, "Of course, Mr. Su, please feel free to do as you please."

Hearing Su Chu's affirmative answer, Su Chang nodded, then pretended to be serious and made a hand gesture while muttering incantations, which startled everyone, who dared not make a sound to disturb him.

A few minutes later, Su Chang stopped what he was doing and looked at Su Chu, asking, "Mr. Su Chu, did you leave any seeds in England before?"

Upon hearing Su Chang's words, Su Chu trembled. After all, only he and his friend Tang Ming knew about this matter, and Tang Ming would definitely not tell anyone. Therefore, he had some faith in Su Chang's ability to observe qi, so he nodded and said, "Yes, Mr. Su."

Su Chang then looked at Su Mang and said, "Director Su, I think I don't need to say anything about your situation. This is how your ill-fated relationship began."

"A tragic fate?" Su Mang and Su Chu exclaimed in unison. Then, remembering Su Chang's words, they exchanged a glance and felt that Su Chang was right. This was indeed a tragic fate. Su Chu's thoughts were even more complicated.

Still unwilling to give up, Su Mang pointed to her stomach and hesitantly asked, "Mr. Su, you mean...?"

Su Chang replied without hesitation, "Yes."

Su Mang received an affirmative answer, and her gaze towards Su Chu was incredibly complicated. She didn't know how to continue interacting with Su Chu in the future.

Su Chang did not stop his half-immortal (13) operation, and continued to say: "You should meet on an island later, and then experience a lot of things together. There should also be a third party who appears, and it should be related to Mr. Su Chu. I should be right, right?"

Su Chang deliberately omitted the specific address of Sanya, making his words vague and ambiguous, which made Su Mang and Su Chu even more convinced, and their hearts were filled with turmoil.

Su Chang smiled smugly to herself: "You little brats, are you afraid I won't be able to intimidate you? What 'chosen couple'? I'll break up any couple I want."

Su Mang composed herself and asked, "Mr. Su, since you say our relationship is a tragic one, does that mean our ending won't be happy?"

Upon hearing Su Mang's question, Su Chu stared at Su Chang with a tense expression. Su Chang, seeing the tense expressions on their faces, put on a compassionate expression and sighed deeply.

Both Su Mang and Su Chu were startled. Su Chu, still unwilling to give up, said, "Mr. Su, just say what you want to say."

Su Mang chimed in, "Yes, Mr. Su, please just say it."

Su Chang sighed again and said, "Since you want to hear it, I will speak frankly. However, I can only give you a general outline. After all, there is a saying that heavenly secrets cannot be revealed. I hope you can understand."

Su Mang and Su Chu now regarded Su Chang as a demigod and believed his words without a doubt, so they said, "Mr. Su, just give us a general idea."

Su Chang nodded and pondered for a moment before saying, "Alright then, I'll be frank. You two are destined to be together but not meant to be. Your personalities are actually quite complementary, and you share a common bond. You should have had a wonderful ending, but unfortunately, Mr. Su Chu was plagued by many romantic entanglements, and ultimately..." Su Chang stopped midway through her sentence, and what she said was only half true. Su Chu did indeed have quite a few romantic entanglements in the original drama.