Chapter 3 : Narrow Road of Enemies

• Jian Ran saw the car stop and quickly checked on Ping Ping and Le Le. Luckily, they were fine, so she opened the car door.
• Seeing that their car had veered off and hit the nearby railing, while the other car only had a minor scratch, Jian Ran looked up and froze. The other car was a limited edition Maybach, and if they had really collided, the consequences...
• She felt a cold sweat on her back.
• But when she saw the scratch on the other car, she still felt a pang of guilt. After all, the driver had kindly come to pick them up, so she should take responsibility for this. Nervously, she walked up to the other car.
• Gu Ting Jue heard the sound of brakes and became impatient. He didn't even want to come to the airport to pick them up today, but Jian Rou called and even alarmed his mother, so he reluctantly came. And now, they encountered an accident again, testing his patience to the limit.
• Then he saw a woman walking towards them, and his brows furrowed.
• A female driver?
• Jian Ran approached and then bowed apologetically.
• The driver glanced at Gu Ting Jue, not knowing what he meant.
• Gu Ting Jue finally lost his patience and opened the car door, stepping out with a low, cold voice that lacked any warmth, "You were the one driving?"
• Jian Ran saw the man in front of her and was stunned. How did this man seem so familiar? Like she had seen him somewhere before?
• Right, this man in front of her looked exactly like Ping Ping and Le Le, as if they were all made from the same mold. He exuded a domineering aura, with deep contours, thick eyebrows and eyes, sharp silhouette, and his obsidian-like eyes scanned over, making people tremble involuntarily.
• Why did they look so similar? Jian Ran furrowed her brows, feeling puzzled.
• But soon, she composed herself and said in a deep voice, "Sir, I'm sorry, it was our fault. I will take responsibility for the repair costs."
• Hopefully, it wouldn't be too outrageous.
• "Is this about money? Can my time be measured in terms of money?" Gu Ting Jue's voice was low and imposing, devoid of anger.
• Now he finally looked at Jian Ran directly, and his heart trembled. Her delicate features and clear gaze, along with her elegant temperament, gave him a comfortable feeling.
• Gu Ting Jue had seen all kinds of people, but he had never seen such a pure woman before, and she gave him a faint sense of familiarity.
• This is ridiculous!
• Gu Ting Jue sneered in his heart. He probably hadn't been with a woman for too long.
• "Sir, what do you want then?" Jian Ran's tone was indifferent and distant.
• Gu Ting Jue inexplicably said, "Leave me your phone number, and I'll contact you once the car is repaired."
• He didn't know why he blurted out these words. After all, a scratch was a minor issue, and he wasn't the kind of person who would be so calculative.
• "Alright." Jian Ran readily agreed.
• That's the best. She didn't have time to waste here. After speaking, she took out a pen and paper, wrote down a phone number, and handed it over.
• Gu Ting Jue playfully accepted the note.
• Then, he watched as Jian Ran hurriedly turned and left.
• Watching her figure, a faint smile appeared on Gu Ting Jue's lips. Interesting, no woman had ever treated him like this before.
• For whatever reason, this woman had caught his attention.
• Jian Ran returned to the car and rubbed her temples, instructing the driver to start the car.
• After half an hour, they finally arrived home.
• Lan Lan happened to be busy with something today and couldn't come, but she would come to pick them up as soon as she finished. She even booked a private room to welcome them.
• It had been a while since they had seen each other, and now that they were reunited, they couldn't help but embrace each other, expressing everything without words.
• "Ran Ran, don't leave anymore. Settle down here." After all, this was their hometown.
• Jian Ran pursed her lips and nodded, "Okay, help me look for a house."
• "You can stay at my place, there's more than enough space." Lan Lan generously offered.
• "It's not that convenient. It's also far from the company." Everyone had their own privacy, even if they were good sisters, they should maintain some distance.
• "Alright, I'll keep an eye out." After Lan Lan finished speaking, she turned around and went to find Ping Ping and Le Le. "Babies, Auntie is back!"
• Jian Ran couldn't help but laugh. Lan Lan doted on the three siblings a lot.
• And An An would arrive the day after tomorrow.
• Jian Ran started packing her luggage.
• At this moment, there happened to be a newspaper on the table.
• Jian Ran picked up the newspaper slowly and casually glanced at the contents, a slight smile appearing at the corner of her mouth.
• It seemed that Jian Rou had been doing well these past few years and had become the top actress in the entertainment industry.
• Thinking about what she and her mother had done to her and her mother five years ago, Jian Ran couldn't hide her hatred.
• Suddenly, a photo on the newspaper caught her attention.
• In the photo, Jian Rou was getting out of a Maybach, bidding farewell to the man in the car while bending over. And the man's side profile was captured by the paparazzi.
• The man's profile had a resolute contour, with an aura of arrogance and dominance. He was extremely handsome, and at first glance, he seemed extraordinary. The way he looked at Jian Rou was also gentle.
• And the headline of the newspaper read, "Jian Rou and her boyfriend's stable relationship, are they getting engaged?"
• Jian Ran continued reading and found out that Jian Rou's boyfriend was the CEO of the Gu family?
• Although she had been abroad, Jian Ran had heard of the Gu family, especially the current head, Gu Ting Jue, who was low-key in public but dominated the business world, with industries all over the globe.
• How did Jian Rou manage to get involved with him? They had no connection at all.
• She was confused, and when she looked at the photo again, a ridiculous thought came to her mind. Did this man's side profile really resemble an enlarged version of her son?
• Absurd!
• Why would she have such a thought?
• She shook off these strange thoughts.
• Tomorrow was Jian Rou's new drama press conference, and the "surprise" she had prepared would make an appearance!
• ...
• The next day
• Jian Rou wore a white haute couture dress, adorned with precious jewelry, exuding elegance and radiance.
• She had taken over Jian Ran's identity that night, using her innocence as a threat to gain Gu Ting Jue's support. She went from being a nobody in the entertainment industry to becoming the top actress, with a limitless future.
• Now, she could finally bask in her success and be the winner in life.
• Today was her new drama press conference, and this drama was tailor-made for her by Gu Ting Jue himself. She was the female lead, and the director she collaborated with was the renowned Zheng.
• Facing the reporters, she gracefully smiled and softly said, "Thank you all for coming. I will work hard to bring better works to the audience..."
• "Mama!"
• Before Jian Rou finished speaking, a childish voice suddenly rang out, followed by a small figure rushing forward and hugging her leg.
• The scene fell silent, and everyone watched this scene in confusion, feeling bewildered.
• Mama?!