But the good times didn't last long. Not long after, Xie Qining and his family somehow found out about this, along with the videos and photos taken at the time.
Xie Qining confronted her with the photos and videos. No matter how she tried to explain, it was useless. From then on, her life in the Xie family became even more miserable, until she was forced to divorce and leave with nothing.
"Don't you think there's something very wrong with this? It's like you were designed into a trap?" Susu said.
Lan Yu had never thought about it that way. She had always believed she was just unlucky to have encountered such a thing.
"What's wrong?"
Susu voiced her doubts, "As your best friend, shouldn't she have tried to keep things quiet and help you deal with that disgusting male tour guide? And how could there be so many coincidences? What happened when you went abroad, why would the Xie family know about it for no reason, and have videos and photos? You didn't tell them anything, did you? Were they just bored and decided to investigate?"
"It is a bit strange. I asked Xie Qining how he knew at the time, but he didn't answer. He just kept angrily accusing and humiliating me. I forgot to delve deeper into it."
Susu quickly asked, "What about your best friend? When you have a chance, find her and let's have a meal together. I'll help you ask about the situation back then."
Lan Yu said dejectedly, "It was her who wanted to start a company with me and asked me to raise investment. Then she suddenly took all the money and disappeared."
"Ah, you can't find her?" Susu was sure Lan Yu's best friend was problematic.
But now that she couldn't find her, it would be a bit troublesome. She could only guess, "I strongly suspect that Xie Qining bribed your best friend and set this up for you. He probably knew that female celebrity before your trip and orchestrated everything to make you leave with nothing."
Lan Yu felt a chill creep up her legs. She widened her eyes and said, "How could his mind be so deep? Planning a year in advance? That's too terrifying!"
"Seeing how arrogant the Xie family is towards you, what wouldn't they do?" Susu tugged at her hand and said, "You can't be too naive. This matter can also be investigated by looking into one person. Since it was a tour group, you can investigate that tour guide and make him reveal the truth of that night."
Lan Yu felt it was a bit difficult. "That tour guide is a local. If we find him again, we can't do anything to him. Instead, we'll humiliate ourselves."
"You and I can't do anything to him, but An Jing can." Susu persuaded her, "You should tell An Jing everything about this. I believe he won't blame you, and he can definitely help you handle this. Otherwise, do you plan to let the Xie family control you for the rest of your life with this handle?"
Lan Yu shook her head, "I don't want to, but if An Jing knows, won't he think I'm dirty? I'm afraid he'll despise me..."
"An Jing grew up abroad and studied abroad. He only returned with Tianyi later. His thinking isn't that conservative. Besides, this wasn't something you wanted. He shouldn't, you don't need to be too scared." Susu couldn't guarantee anything for her, but this was not something a weak woman like Lan Yu could fight alone. Moreover, An Jing was not the type to despise Lan Yu without understanding the situation.
Lan Yu gritted her teeth and said, "Okay, let me go back and think about it carefully. I'll tell An Jing."
Susu nodded and said, "Then I'll take you back first. Don't worry, I won't tell anyone about this, including Tianyi. I'll definitely keep it a secret for you."
"Thank you."
Susu smiled at Lan Yu, then started the car and drove her back.
Two hours later, Susu returned to the amusement park hotel. The reception had already begun.
As soon as she entered the banquet hall, Uncle Xu came up to her and said, "Young lady, where have you been? Everyone is waiting to see you. Many old friends who do business with our Shu Corporation have arrived."
"Ah, ah, I went to see a friend off." Susu saw that the reception was already crowded.
It was a buffet, and everyone was raising their glasses and chatting.
Uncle Xu said, "Young lady, you could have just sent a driver. Why did you have to go personally..."
As he was speaking, someone walked up to Uncle Xu to greet him. Uncle Xu busied himself introducing Susu to everyone.
Everyone immediately surrounded Susu and politely said to her, "We've long heard that the new head of Shu Corporation is not only a fashion designer but also managed to turn the tide for Shu Corporation and Aoxiang in times of crisis. A true heroine, a true heroine..."
One after another, Susu was really unaccustomed to being praised to the heavens like this. She could only keep smiling awkwardly, her face almost stiff from smiling.
Tianyi appeared before her like a savior. He gently took her hand and said, "You're here. Come with me quickly, I want to introduce you to a friend."
"Okay." Susu politely nodded at these people and followed Tianyi to a long dining table.
Tianyi exchanged a few pleasantries with a friend standing by the table. He didn't introduce Susu to the person, but instead got a drink for Susu.
After the person left, Susu asked curiously, "Didn't you say you wanted to introduce a friend to me? Where is she? Not the one just now?"
Tianyi tapped her forehead and said, "Silly, didn't you see I was helping you out of a tight spot?"
"Oh, oh." Susu touched her forehead and couldn't help but smile.
"You sent Lan Yu back. Is she okay?" Tianyi asked.
Susu felt hungry and took a piece of dessert from the table, eating it as she said, "She'll be fine after she rests. By the way, why don't I see An Jing?"
She looked around again.
Tianyi brought the dessert she liked to her and said, "Don't mention it. He went to check the fireworks that are about to be set off. He's spinning around like a top. It seems he's been quite stimulated."
"Xie Qining's mother deliberately picked on Lan Yu just now, and Lan Yu didn't let An Jing stand up for her, so An Jing got angry..."
"You don't need to say it, I already know roughly. Not long after you went after Lan Yu, I heard people discussing this matter." Tianyi said worriedly, "With the Xie family's overbearing nature, if Lan Yu becomes down and out from now on and no longer appears in high society, they won't bother her anymore. Now that they see Lan Yu living better and often in this circle, I'm afraid there will be endless trouble in the future."
Susu pushed the plate in his hand and said, "Does Lan Yu really have to stay at home and not come out to see people? That's too infuriating. What's so great about the Xie family? I don't believe Lan Yu can't win against them this time!"
Tianyi put down the plate in his hand, put his hands on his hips, and stared at her, saying with a laugh, "Do you think this is a palace drama? What can Lan Yu use to fight them? We've already offended the Xie family with the last incident. It's useless even if Lan Yu doesn't go out. Don't you worry about these things. Let An Jing and I handle it."
"Okay, okay, I got it." Susu smiled at him and said, "I was just comforting Lan Yu. I didn't manage anything else."