Chapter Fifty-Two: Group Chat

She had finally managed to come home, only to hear that Huangpu Shenqing had been robbed of all his money, the company had gone bankrupt, and now he truly had nothing left. She had previously scraped together money for Qingyin, and then some had been taken by Shenqing as well, leaving her penniless. She had thought about borrowing some money from her own family, but instead was met with a torrent of curses. They asked her what she had done to offend Huangpu Shenqing. Why had their company released information targeting the Bai family?

Her head ached terribly; aside from Huangpu Shenqing and Huangpu Qingyin, who else would dare provoke that harbinger of disaster? Now, everything was gone.

“Mom, why are you yelling at me? If you dare, go yell at that bastard instead!” Huangpu Shenqing stood up, arrogance in his posture.

“He might be a bringer of bad luck and an illegitimate child, but he’s still better than you. How did I ever give birth to someone as useless as you? You idle your days away doing nothing, and now look—you’ve lost everything. I'm telling you, find your own way to make money. I don't have a single cent for you.”

Bai Ting grabbed her purse, planning to visit the Bai family. If she stayed here any longer, she felt she’d go mad.

“Damn it!” Huangpu Shenqing, furious, kicked the table over.

Cursing under his breath, he stormed out of the house.

He needed to figure out a way to get money.

...

“Old Master, the eldest young master... he really changed the company’s name, and issued a statement that we’ll no longer cooperate with either the Jun or Bai families. Our people even discovered that he’s... he’s moved against the old madam’s people, and now she’s gone to the Jun family.”

“What did you say? He truly dares to be so bold?” The old master of the Huangpu family crushed the teacup in his hand.

“Old Master, you—”

“Go, send our people. If they dare to come, make sure they never return.” Did they really think he was too old, so now they could do as they pleased?

“Yes, I’ll make arrangements right away.”

Huangpu Shenqing, your wings have truly grown strong—do you dare challenge me so directly?

The old master stared intently at the shattered porcelain.

When he said he wanted to study abroad, the old man had agreed. When he returned and said he wished to inherit his father’s company, and since there had never been a suitable heir, the old man had thought—well, he is still a Huangpu, so he agreed. And now? People loyal to him had been thrown out of the company, the company’s name had been changed—did they truly think he was already dead?

——

That night, after his shower, Huangpu Shenqing noticed his phone flashing with messages. He thought Ranran might have messaged him, but it turned out to be the group chat.

Zhen Mi Is My Goddess: “Brothers, I’ve got a new target—guess who?”

Sangzi (Gong Yi): “Zhen Mi.”

Zhen Mi Is My Goddess: “How did you know? You guessed it?”

Sangzi (Gong Yi): “Are you stupid? Your nickname says it all.”

Zhen Mi Is My Goddess: “No wonder you knew! Turns out my brilliance has already given it away!”

“No choice—Second Brother likes my former goddess, so I have to give her up.”

Huangpu Shenqing: “What are you posting?”

Zhen Mi Is My Goddess withdrew a message.

Zhen Mi Is My Goddess: “Nothing, Second Brother. I just said I’m heading to the set tomorrow to chase after my goddess.”

Zhen Mi Is My Goddess: “You guys wouldn’t understand my happiness since you’ve never been in love.”

Sangzi: “And you think you have? She’s the best actress in the country, has met countless people—why would she choose you?”

Zhen Mi Is My Goddess: “What’s that supposed to mean? It’s not like any of us four have girlfriends!”

Huangpu Shenqing: “I do.”

Zhen Mi Is My Goddess: …

Sangzi: …

Zhen Mi Is My Goddess: “Second Brother, are you joking?”

Sangzi: “Is it her?”

Huangpu Shenqing: “Yes.”

Zhen Mi Is My Goddess: “Who is she? What are you two talking about?”

Big Brother Mute: “Congratulations, brother.”

Huangpu Shenqing: “Big Brother.”

Sangzi: “Big Brother, are you done with things?”

Zhen Mi Is My Goddess: “Big Brother, you finally showed up—they’ve both been bullying me.”

Big Brother Mute: “Yes, just finished up a phase here in Country G. I’ve left the base. Tomorrow I’ll visit the royal family, then in a few days head to Country Z to discuss some business.”

Zhen Mi Is My Goddess: “We’ll be waiting for you in City A, Big Brother—we’ll welcome you properly.”

Zhen Mi Is My Goddess: “Celebration time!”

The conversation in this group was lively, and meanwhile, another group was chatting as well.

I Am the Best Actress, Xianxia (Xia Wanqing): “Do you know what bizarre thing happened to me at the theater today?”

It’s Ranran i (Shangguan Ranran): “What happened?”

Muya: “What is it?”

I Am the Best Actress, Xianxia: “Muya, your brother chased someone all the way to the film set. If it weren’t for filming restrictions, he’d probably be trending online by now.”

Muya: “I’ll have a talk with him tomorrow—he does nothing all day.”

It’s Ranran i: “How much filming do you have left, Wanqing?”

I Am the Best Actress, Xianxia: “Not much. I’ll be wrapping up in about three months, there’s a month and a half left now.”

It’s Ranran i: “I’ll visit you on set tomorrow—I’m bored out of my mind at home.”

Muya: “You need to rest properly. You were seriously injured before, you mustn’t be careless.”

It’s Ranran i: “Yes, Mother won’t let me go to the company, and I truly have nothing to do.”

I Am the Best Actress, Xianxia: “Great, come visit and see how I smack down the fake sweethearts. Muya, come too—you can keep your brother in check.”

It’s Ranran i: “Yes, yes!”

Muya: “Alright.”

Just then, Shangguan Ranran’s phone chimed with a new message.

Huangpu Shenqing: “Are you asleep?”

It’s Ranran i: “Not yet. Why aren’t you sleeping, Mr. Huangpu?”

Huangpu Shenqing: “I miss you. I can’t sleep.”

Shangguan Ranran blushed as she read the message, grateful that it was nighttime and no one could see her.

It’s Ranran i: “Mr. Huangpu, you should go to bed early—don’t stay up late.”

At first, when Ranran called him Mr. Huangpu, it felt distant. But now, the same address sounded sweet to him.

Huangpu Shenqing: “Ranran, you should sleep early too—make sure I’m in your dreams.”