A fake marriage certificate worth three billion yuan.

As the new week began, Su Qingli finished her weekly meeting, summarized the progress of the previous week, and assigned tasks for the current week. She then sat quietly in her office, lost in thought.

Her mind was inexplicably filled with thoughts of Lu Han. She found it amusing—hadn't they just gone on a date less than twenty-four hours ago? Why was she still thinking about him so much today?

But that dog of a man...

She fiddled with her phone on the desk. Yesterday, they had kissed and hugged, but now, not even a single call or WeChat message from him. Even a simple inquiry about whether she had eaten breakfast would have been something!

"It's love at first sight, can't escape this feeling, my heart races uncontrollably..."

Just as she was complaining about his lack of consideration, her newly set ringtone rang. 

Su Qingli instinctively thought it might be Lu Han, but when she checked the screen, her hopeful expression turned to one of indifference. It was Shen Luoyan.

She pressed the answer button. "President Shen, what's up?"

Shen Luoyan's cool voice came through: "President Su, you seem to have forgotten our previous conversation. Didn't we agree to meet and talk things over?"

Su Qingli frowned slightly. "You're in Jiangcheng?"

"Just arrived in the city."

Shen Luoyan continued calmly, "I wonder if you're available right now?"

Su Qingli glanced at the time and replied succinctly, "In an hour, at Wutong Yaju."

After hanging up, she tapped her fingers on the desk, massaging her temples in frustration. She could ignore Chu Ruoyan, but she couldn't afford to underestimate Shen Luoyan.

In terms of looks and figure, this woman was no less impressive than herself. As for family background, Qinhan Entertainment rivaled the peak of the Su Corporation. And worst of all, she and Lu Han had grown up together.

Su Qingli didn't want to admit it, but Shen Luoyan posed a significant threat.

However, she had to face it. For now, the advantage was still on her side; she couldn't lose her composure.

Out of courtesy, Su Qingli arrived at Wutong Yaju ahead of time. Not long after, Shen Luoyan knocked and entered.

"President Su, you look lovely today," Shen Luoyan said gracefully as she sat down opposite her. This wasn't empty flattery; facing someone like Su Qingli made her equally cautious.

"Thank you, President Shen. You look lovely too," Su Qingli poured half a cup of tea for her guest. "I don't like beating around the bush. Why don't we get straight to the point?"

"Alright then." Shen Luoyan took out a document from her bag and placed it on the table, sliding it towards Su Qingli. "I noticed your company has an office building for sale in Songjiang District. I'm quite interested and willing to buy it for 500 million yuan. Is this price satisfactory to you?"

Five hundred million? That was quite a sum.

Su Qingli knew her company's assets well enough without needing to look at Shen Luoyan's documents. The office building in Songjiang District was a recent construction, covering over ten thousand square meters, currently unfinished. Its estimated value was around 450 million yuan.

Initially, the Su Corporation intended to develop it commercially due to its prime location near the city center. Unfortunately, before any renovations could begin, the company faced a financial crisis.

To quickly recover, they put the building up for sale. However, larger companies, especially competitors, tried to take advantage of their situation by offering low prices. The Su Corporation wasn't desperate yet, unwilling to sell at a loss.

"May I ask why you are willing to pay a premium?" Su Qingli's intuition told her this wasn't straightforward.

"The entertainment market in Jiangcheng and surrounding cities is promising. Qinhan Entertainment plans to establish a branch here," Shen Luoyan explained calmly. "When we arrive, I hope you will extend your support."

"Support? Just don't treat me like a fool," Su Qingli sneered. "Are you telling me it's not because of Lu Han?"

Establishing a branch was just an excuse. It was all about getting closer to Lu Han, wasn't it?

"Talking to smart people is always refreshing," Shen Luoyan sipped her tea, lowering her eyes. "I understand the Su Corporation is currently in trouble. By paying a premium for this building, I show my sincerity. Additionally, Qinhan Entertainment is willing to lend your company 1.5 billion yuan at a low interest rate. Should be enough to help you out of your immediate crisis, right?"

"Of course, there's no such thing as a free lunch."

"President Su, you and Lu Han aren't suited for each other. Breaking up would be better for both of you."

Finally, the real reason emerged.

Su Qingli narrowed her eyes. "Whether Lu Han and I suit each other isn't something you can decide."

Shen Luoyan remained calm. "I believe you're a rational person who wouldn't act on emotions."

"That's debatable."

Su Qingli suddenly smiled. "If someone had offered such tempting conditions before that auction, I wouldn't have refused."

"But then I met you and realized I genuinely love Lu Han."

"Now, even if you offer me 20 billion, I wouldn't give him up."

"Life is indeed full of surprises."

"Shen Luoyan, if you were with Lu Han now, and Qinhan Entertainment faced the same difficulties as my company, would you leave him if I gave you 2 billion?"

Her counterattack was sharp.

Shen Luoyan fell silent. Her feelings for Lu Han couldn't be measured by money. If giving up everything meant reuniting with him, she wouldn't hesitate.

"Why bother?" Shen Luoyan sighed softly. "Our situations are different. You have no idea how much I love him."

"Don't you find yourself ridiculous?" Su Qingli couldn't help but mock her. "Claiming how much you love Lu Han, yet you ended up losing him."

"So you and Chu Ruoyan are both terrible women."

"Lu Han falling for you two is a waste of his affections!"

She remembered how Lu Han had called himself unworthy of love, clearly hurt deeply by Shen Luoyan and Chu Ruoyan.

Shen Luoyan didn't want to explain her past circumstances to Su Qingli. Frowning, she asked, "Who is Chu Ruoyan?"

"Lu Han's ex-girlfriend."

Su Qingli rolled her eyes, mentioning that name made her angry.

Shen Luoyan's face paled. So she was now Lu Han's ex-ex-girlfriend?

Su Qingli refilled Shen Luoyan's tea, casually asking, "Have you investigated Lu Han recently? Do you know his current situation?"

Shen Luoyan shook her head. "I won't investigate him. I'll wait. Whatever he wants to tell me, I'll listen. What he doesn't want to share, I won't pry."

"Well, sorry, you won't get that chance," Su Qingli took out a small red booklet from her bag and placed it in front of Shen Luoyan. "Lu Han and I are already married. Please stay away from my husband."

Who said a fake marriage certificate was useless?

Looking at Shen Luoyan's shocked expression, Su Qingli added with a smile, "By the way, this marriage certificate is worth 3 billion yuan."

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