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

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Su Chang frowned slightly, a hint of impatience on his face. Although he had a good impression of Lei Yiming, these people's repeated provocations had exhausted his patience. He secretly regretted leaving Guan Xiaodi and Cui Tianqi at the hospital; at this moment, he only hoped to get rid of this trouble as soon as possible.

Su Chang's voice was icy cold, with a hint of threat: "Get out of my way now, and I'll pretend nothing happened, otherwise..." His eyes flashed with a warning, as if telling Lei Yiming that if he didn't move out of the way, the consequences would be severe.

Seeing this, Gao Wen's heart tightened. She immediately ran to Lei Yiming's side and tried to pull him away forcefully. Her face was full of worry and tension, fearing that Lei Yiming would anger Su Chang and something bad would happen again.

Lei Yiming realized that his actions were somewhat abrupt, but when he saw the pleading look in Mi Duo's eyes, his courage was rekindled. He gritted his teeth and said, "President Su, I know this is all our fault, but I beg you to be magnanimous and let us off the hook."

Upon hearing Lei Yiming's words, Su Chang immediately retorted irritably, "What? Lei Yiming, do you think I have a good temper and am easy to talk to? Or do you think I'm some kind of stable boy? Why would I let you off the hook? Am I the one who tends horses?" His tone was full of sarcasm and disdain, as if he were mocking Lei Yiming's overestimation of his abilities.

Lei Yiming's expression turned somewhat awkward, and his hands unconsciously clenched into fists. He knew his request might be a bit excessive, but for Mi Duo's sake, he was willing to take the risk.

"President Su." Just as Lei Yiming was about to say something more, Bi Ruoshan led a few people out of the building and jogged out.

"President Su, what happened here?" Bi Ruoshan asked, her eyes darting back and forth between Lei Yiming and Su Chang, trying to understand what had happened.

Su Chang's expression softened slightly. He pointed at Lei Yiming and the others and said, "Ruoshan, you've come at the right time. Have someone kick them out of here. I don't want to see them. Can you do that?"

Bi Ruoshan nodded quickly and said, "No problem, President Su." Her voice revealed a firmness and decisiveness, as if she was full of confidence in completing the task.

Then, Bi Ruoshan waved to the people behind her, and several security guards immediately ran over. Their movements were swift and forceful, ignoring Lei Yiming and the other two's pleas, and they dragged them away. Su Chang also followed Bi Ruoshan into Longteng Entertainment.

Gao Wen and her two companions were quickly driven out of the Longteng Entertainment Building by security guards. Mi Duo, her face full of anger, still wanted to rush in to confront Su Chang. Her eyes were filled with determination and resentment, and she leaned forward, seemingly ready to charge into the human wall of security guards at any moment.

Seeing Mi Duo so agitated, Lei Yiming quickly stepped forward, grabbed her arm, and gently comforted her, "Mi Duo, don't get agitated. Rushing over there like this won't do you any good, and it might even make things worse. Xiao Liang's situation might become even more dire." His voice carried a hint of anxiety and worry, his brows furrowed slightly, and his eyes revealed his concern for Mi Duo.

When Mi Duo heard Lei Yiming mention Xiao Liang, she regained some composure, but her expression remained tense. She stopped and turned to look at Lei Yiming, tears welling in her eyes, and said, "Lei Yiming, what do you suggest we do now? We can't let Xiao Liang get dragged into this, can we?" Her voice carried a hint of helplessness and panic, and her hands clenched unconsciously.

Before Lei Yiming could even reply to Mi Duo's words, Gao Wen's face darkened. She lowered her head, biting her lip, her eyes filled with guilt and self-reproach.

She knew that all of this was caused by her, so she bowed deeply to Mido and apologized, "I'm sorry! Duoduo, it's all because of me that you've been dragged into this." Her voice trembled slightly, as if she was trying hard to suppress the pain in her heart.

Lei Yiming quickly comforted her, "Gao Wen, what are you saying? We're all friends, and we haven't been able to help you much." He gently patted Gao Wen's shoulder, trying to offer her some comfort.

Gao Wen looked up at Lei Yiming, a hint of gratitude flashing in her eyes, but more worry than anything else.

Hearing Lei Yiming's words of comfort to Gao Wen, Mi Duo felt very uncomfortable. She felt ignored, and her sense of panic intensified.

She turned around abruptly and said angrily to the two of them, "I don't care, what do you think we should do now? If the Tongling Jewelry really suffers such a big blow, my relationship with Xiao Liang will be in danger." Her voice was tinged with tears, and her hands were clenched into fists.

Gao Wen's face immediately fell, her shoulders slumped, as if all her strength had been drained. She knew she had caused trouble for everyone, and her heart was filled with self-blame and regret.

After thinking for a while, Lei Yiming said to Mi Duo, "Mi Duo, you should tell Xiao Liang first, otherwise it will be even more troublesome if Su Chang makes a move and he is caught off guard." He decided that he should try to distract Mi Duo, otherwise, given her volatile personality, who knows what she might say or do.

"Oh, right, you're right. I'll call Xiao Liang right now." After saying that, Mi Duo hurriedly walked to the side, took out her phone, and dialed Xiao Liang's number. Her hands were trembling slightly, and her eyes revealed nervousness and unease.

Gao Wen glanced nervously at Lei Yiming, her lips trembling slightly, as if she wanted to say something but didn't know how to begin. Her heart was filled with contradictions and turmoil; she didn't know how to face Mi Duo and Xiao Liang. Lei Yiming was also at a loss, mainly because the class difference was too great.

The phone rang for a long time on Mi Duo's end before Xiao Liang finally answered. As soon as the call connected, there was a lot of noise on the other end, followed by Xiao Liang's impatient voice: "Mi Duo, I'm very busy right now. Just tell me what you need, or I'm hanging up."

Hearing Xiao Liang's slightly cold voice, Mi Duo's heart sank. She knew something serious had happened to the company. She bit her lip and said directly, "Xiao Liang, I'm sorry! I accidentally offended the big boss of Longteng Entertainment. He said he'd make Tongling Jewelry's stock price drop by half, so I..."

"What did you say? Longteng Entertainment? You've messed with that ruthless Su Chang?" Before Mi Duo could finish speaking, Xiao Liang interrupted loudly, his voice filled with shock and anger. Mi Duo's face instantly turned pale, her lips trembled slightly, and a hint of fear flashed in her eyes.

Xiao Liang was still shouting on the other end of the phone: "Alright, stop, everyone. There's no need to investigate anymore. I know who's attacking us. Get out of here."

"No, Mr. Xiao..." A woman's voice came from the other end of the phone again.

Xiao Liang said impatiently, "Alright, you can all leave now. I'll figure out a solution." His voice revealed a firmness and determination.

"Yes, Mr. Xiao." Then, there was another series of footsteps and the sound of a door closing, fading into the distance, on the other end of the phone.

Xiao Liang then continued on the phone, "Mi Duo, tell me, how did you get involved with Su Chang?" His voice carried a hint of reproach and helplessness.

"Xiao Liang, this is what happened. I accompanied Gao Wen to her company today..." Mi Duo's eyes welled up with tears. She tried her best to keep her voice calm and told them everything about what happened between them and Su Chang.

Chapter 244 Drunkenness

After she finished speaking, she said weakly, "I'm sorry, Xiao Liang. I didn't expect Su Chang, a grown man, to be so petty. I just..."

"That's enough!" Xiao Liang interrupted sharply when he heard Mi Duo still complaining. His expression turned serious, and his eyes revealed a resolute look.

Mido felt a sharp pain in her heart; she knew Xiao Liang had lost patience with her. Her lips trembled slightly, wanting to say something, but she didn't know how to begin.

“Mi Duo, I will take responsibility for this. If the company shrinks by half, so be it. Don’t cause any more trouble for Mr. Su.” Xiao Liang’s voice was firm and unwavering.

"But..." Mido still wanted to say something, her heart filled with resentment and grievance.

"Mi Duo, I don't think we're a good match. Let's break up. And please find another job; our company can't accommodate someone as demanding as you." Xiao Liang's words were like a bolt from the blue, instantly shattering Mi Duo's world. Tears streamed down her face like a burst dam, her body trembling slightly, as if she couldn't bear the blow.

Mido stared blankly at her phone, her heart filled with despair and pain, but she still pleaded, "Xiao Liang, I really know I was wrong. I'll never do it again. Please don't leave me, okay?"

Xiao Liang sighed helplessly and said, "Mi Duo, do you think there's still a chance for us after everything that's happened? Will my family still accept you? So, let go, we really have no chance." Then Xiao Liang hung up the phone, after all, he still had a lot of things to do.

"No! Xiao Liang..." Mi Duo wanted to beg for mercy, but then she heard the dial tone of the phone being hung up.

Mido's voice immediately caught the attention of Gao Wen and Lei Yiming, who went over to ask her what had happened.

However, Mi Duo paid no attention to the two of them and kept dialing Xiao Liang's number until she heard the voice on the other end saying, "Hello! The number you dialed is currently switched off." Only then did Mi Duo stop.

"It's over! This time it's really over!" Mido murmured, her eyes vacant.

Seeing Mi Duo's state, Gao Wen took Mi Duo's arm with a pained expression and asked, "Duo Duo, what's wrong? What happened?"

Lei Yiming also asked anxiously, "Yes, Mido, just tell me what's wrong, and we can all work together to find a solution."

Upon hearing Lei Yiming's words, Mi Duo seemed to have been provoked and roared at the two of them, "It's all your fault! Otherwise, I wouldn't have met this damn Su Chang. Now that Xiao Liang and I have broken up, are you happy?" After saying that, Mi Duo turned around and ran away crying.

"Mi Duo!" Seeing Mi Duo run away, Lei Yiming immediately chased after her, but Gao Wen grabbed him and shook her head, signaling him not to chase after her.

Lei Yiming, however, said with a worried look, "Let's still chase after her. She's in a bad mood right now and could easily be in danger. Even if we don't comfort her, we should at least stay with her."

"Okay, let's follow her, but don't follow too closely, so as not to upset her." Gao Wen and Lei Yiming gave each other instructions, and then the two of them chased after Mi Duo.

Su Chang sat in his office chair, gazing blankly into the distance, seemingly lost in his own world. He was unaware of Zheng Fangxiu's swift actions, nor what had transpired between the three of them. At this moment, looking out the window, his mind was a jumbled mess, and he didn't know what he was thinking.

Bi Ruoshan was intently flipping through the script Su Chang had brought, her eyes revealing her fondness and anticipation for it. Half an hour later, she finally put down the script, turned her head, and her gaze involuntarily fell on Su Chang's profile.

She found herself completely captivated by his melancholy face, unable to look away. A slight blush crept onto her face, and a strange feeling welled up inside her.

Although she was reluctant to disturb Su Chang's thoughts, she still mustered up her courage and forcefully interrupted, "President Su."

Su Chang turned his gaze from the distant scenery to Bi Ruoshan, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes. He asked softly, "Ruoshan, have you finished reading the script?"

Bi Ruoshan nodded quickly, her voice filled with excitement: "President Su, I've finished reading the main outline. It's a very exciting period drama. You're so talented! But do you have any specific requirements for the casting, President Su?"

Su Chang waved his hand dismissively, a faint smile on his face: "No, you'll still be in charge of the specifics. Just try to use our own company's contracted artists first, since we shouldn't let the profits go to outsiders."

After hearing Su Chang's words, Bi Ruoshan felt more at ease and obediently nodded in agreement, "Okay, no problem."

"Alright, if there's nothing else, I'll be going now." Su Chang was clearly not in a good mood at the moment. He stood up and prepared to leave.

"President Su..." Hearing that Su Chang was leaving, Bi Ruoshan instinctively wanted to stop her. A hint of reluctance flickered in her eyes, and her lips moved slightly as if she wanted to say something, but in the end, she didn't. Seeing Su Chang's low spirits, her heart ached. She knew Su Chang must have something on her mind, but she didn't know how to comfort her.

Seeing Bi Ruoshan's hesitant expression, Su Chang understood her meaning perfectly. He walked up to her and stopped. He affectionately stroked her hair, his eyes filled with tenderness and care.

His voice was deep and magnetic: "Ruoshan, I'm not in a good mood today. How about I come to the company to see you again in a while?"

Bi Ruoshan's face flushed red with embarrassment. She lowered her head and nodded gently, her voice barely audible: "Okay, Mr. Su." Her heart was filled with conflict; she wanted Su Chang to stay with her, but she didn't want him to be troubled by her.

Seeing Bi Ruoshan's obedient appearance, Su Chang's heart softened. He wanted to stay with her, but the jumbled thoughts in his mind prevented him from calming down. He took a deep breath, trying to compose himself, and said, "Alright, you go ahead with your business, I'll be going now."

After saying that, Su Chang turned and left the office, leaving Bi Ruoshan alone there, her heart filled with disappointment and anticipation.

Su Chang got into the car and suddenly realized he didn't know where to go. Qin Shi and Fang Zhiheng were together at the hospital every day, and if he went there, Guan Xiaodi and Cui Tianqi would give him a hard time, so he wasn't going to the hospital.

Most of the other women were busy with their own careers, and the only one who wasn't busy was Jiang Lai. However, because of the Jiang family's affairs, she was currently on vacation somewhere, so returning to the Dongshan villa would mean being alone in an empty house, which was no different from returning to Ode to Joy.

After thinking for a while, Su Chang suddenly realized that he had nowhere to go, but he didn't want to sit in the car like an idiot, so he started driving slowly on the road, thinking about where to go next.

After driving around the streets for an afternoon, Su Chang called Guan Xiaodi and asked Pinzhen Pavilion to take care of their meals. She did nothing else, then just randomly picked a noodle shop on the street and ate something. After that, she drove directly to the riverside, sat in a coffee shop, ordered a coffee, and watched the crowds on the street.

Su Chang sat there until about 10 o'clock. When she was driving back to Joyful Song, she inexplicably stopped her car and went into the TX Bar.

This is where he first met Jiang Lai. Jiang Lai was the first woman in his life. Although he has many women around him now, of all types, Jiang Lai still holds a very special place in his heart. However, because of the Jiang family's affairs, it seems that something has indeed gone wrong.

Su Chang's eyes were somewhat dazed. He slowly walked into the bar and found a corner to sit down. The music and noise of the crowd in the bar made him feel a little irritated, but he still tried to calm himself down.

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He ordered some drinks and sipped them slowly, his thoughts drifting back to the time he spent with Jiang Lai. He remembered their first meeting; Jiang Lai's beauty and confidence had captivated him. They had spent many wonderful times together, memories that warmed his heart.

The wine doesn't intoxicate, but the person gets drunk on their own. After drinking for an unknown amount of time, Su Chang finally got drunk. In his half-drunk and half-awake state, he seemed to run into an acquaintance, and the two eventually went to the hotel next door.

The next morning, Su Chang was still half asleep when he suddenly heard a woman scream: "Su Chang, you beast, what did you do to me?" The woman yelled and cursed while hitting Su Chang with a pillow.

Upon hearing the woman's shrill voice, Su Chang frowned, opened his still somewhat blurry eyes, and stared intently at the woman. He was stunned to find that it was Mi Duo. He then lifted the blanket and saw that his clothes and pants were still intact, and he breathed a sigh of relief.

Su Chang rolled her eyes in annoyance, her lips curling into a slight sneer as she said, "Are you stupid? We haven't even changed our clothes, what could I possibly do to you?"

When Mi Duo heard Su Chang's words, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. She quickly glanced at her clothes to make sure they were the same ones she wore yesterday. She even touched herself to make sure there was nothing wrong with her clothes. Finally, a huge weight was lifted off her shoulders.

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Su Chang, of course, did not miss the opportunity to examine Mi Duo's figure. He had to admit that Mi Duo was very good-looking and had a great figure. He unconsciously swallowed a few mouthfuls of saliva.

Mido secretly breathed a sigh of relief, thankful she hadn't done anything to betray Xiao Liang. However, she wasn't about to let Su Chang off the hook so easily. She widened her eyes, stared intently at him, and pressed, "Then why did I end up in a hotel with you?"

Hearing Mi Duo's question, Su Chang sighed helplessly, scratched his head, and casually said, "How should I know? Anyway, I think I drank too much yesterday and ended up here in a daze. I was wondering how you ended up here."

"How did I get here? I don't remember." Mi Duo frowned, looking a little confused, trying hard to recall what happened last night. Yesterday, because Xiao Liang said he wanted to break up, she had a falling out with Gao Wen and Lei Yiming. She went to a bar alone that night and drank too much. She couldn't remember what happened after that. Her eyes revealed a hint of confusion and bewilderment.

Seeing her confused look, Su Chang knew he wouldn't get any answers from her right away, so he shrugged and asked, "Are you hungry? Why don't you have some breakfast first and then think about it?"

Mido had initially wanted to stubbornly insist that she wasn't hungry, but having not eaten all day yesterday, her stomach was now rumbling uncontrollably. Her face instantly turned bright red, and she lowered her head in embarrassment, inwardly regretting her actions.

She could only nod and say, "Alright then."

But after thinking about it, she added, "But don't think you can bribe me like that. I'm not even sure if you've done anything bad to me yet."

Su Chang was too lazy to pay attention to this crazy woman, and just muttered, "Do whatever you want." Then she made a phone call to order breakfast for herself and asked someone to prepare clothes for two people. Then she turned around and went into the bathroom to wash up.

Mi Duo stared at his retreating figure, momentarily dumbfounded. Why order only one serving of breakfast? And then he asked me if I was hungry? She felt a surge of anger, thinking Su Chang was being stingy. But not wanting to go hungry, she decided to take advantage of the situation and called again, ordering another breakfast.

The receptionist was speechless when she received Mido's call. The operator muttered to herself, "What's wrong with these two? Ordering breakfast in two separate orders? Are they crazy?"

Chapter 245 The Truth Revealed

After washing up and changing into new clothes, Su Chang and her companion went to the living room to have breakfast.

While eating breakfast, Su Chang casually said, "Have you thought things through? I'm leaving after I finish eating."

Upon hearing this, Mi Duo glared angrily at Su Chang, her eyes flashing with fury. She shouted, "What do you mean? You scumbag! You don't want to take responsibility?" Her voice trembled slightly, as if she was trying hard to control her emotions.

Su Chang was stunned for a moment. He looked at Mi Duo in surprise, his face showing confusion, and asked, "No, Mi Duo, are you sick? Didn't you just have a check-up? I didn't do anything to you, why should I take responsibility? Are you trying to pin this on me? And don't you have a boyfriend?" His tone was tinged with helplessness and dissatisfaction.