Although the comments made Song Minghao unhappy, he couldn't help but smile when he saw those saying they were a perfect match.
Lin Yan couldn't help but laugh at his fluctuating moods, from anger to silly smiles.
But she quickly regained her composure. This time, the rumors had stirred up quite a few unsavory characters. It was a good opportunity to deal with them one by one.
Especially the newly established rival companies. They seemed to think that because they were suppressed, they could seize market share from Xinchuang.
However, Xinchuang was no longer the small workshop it once was. They owned their own cinema chains, their own video streaming website, and their own short video platform.
They didn't rely on anyone and were not short of funds. Therefore, no one could influence Xinchuang's operations.
Especially since Lin Yan had already partnered with the state to research the formulation of the primary gene optimization fluid. With the support of the state, Lin Yan was not afraid of these people's difficulties at all.
Wang Yang had already taken action, preparing to acquire stocks of these companies. He had been managing Lin Yan's finances abroad for years.
Almost no one knew he was working for Lin Yan. He appeared in the market to acquire companies that had broken their capital chains due to wrong allegiances.
The senior management of Xinchuang was also holding meetings to prepare for the takeover of the assets of those companies.
Fang Zhou and Wang Yang's actions were significant. It was at this point that people realized just how wealthy Lin Yan truly was!
Lin's parents hadn't watched the live broadcast, but they were relieved when they later saw the public opinion shifting online.
Moreover, they were even more satisfied with Song Minghao. Previously, they had worried about his younger age compared to Lin Yan and his potential lack of commitment, fearing their relationship might not last.
However, their relationship was strong, and Lin's parents hadn't interfered.
But after this incident, they saw that Song Minghao put their daughter first, and that was enough.
Who wouldn't want their daughter to find a partner who was wholeheartedly devoted to her and prioritized her above all else?
Just as Song Minghao was planning when to propose, an unexpected person sought him out.
Since they had already announced to the media that they were planning a wedding, Song Minghao still felt he should give Lin Yan an unforgettable one.
However, he had been very busy with work lately. The few days he had taken off earlier had already displeased the director.
Even after the director learned he was the boyfriend of Xinchuang's CEO, he didn't receive any special treatment.
His current drama was Xinchuang's largest investment of the year, and the entire company attached great importance to it. That was why Lin Yan had been so angry when he had impulsively rushed back.
Therefore, although he desperately wanted to propose to Lin Yan right now and had conceived many plans in his mind, he couldn't take another leave of absence.
If he didn't finish filming the scenes he had fallen behind on, he wouldn't be able to take any leave.
And just when he was so busy that he could only collapse into bed upon returning to his hotel, someone, through an acquaintance who had helped him before, requested a meeting.
After finishing his afternoon shoot, Song Minghao went to the appointed restaurant.
When his friend led him to the reserved table, he saw the unexpected person – Yang Meng.
"Please sit!" Yang Meng stood up to greet Song Minghao.
She knew this person. In the original novel, Song Minghao had achieved fame at a young age and pursued a path as a skilled actor. However, due to his youthful appearance, he never successfully transitioned.
He remained stuck in idol dramas. Because he starred in a campus idol drama with Yang Meng, their chemistry was strong, leading to bundled marketing.
Every appearance and interaction they had together was described as sweet.
Some marketing accounts even claimed they had a deep affection for each other, that it was clearly a case of falling in love on set, and that they had become a couple in real life.
In reality, Yang Meng had capitalized on his fame, deliberately using him for hype.
However, at that time, Yang Meng was already being kept by the male lead. Although the male lead didn't like Yang Meng, he couldn't tolerate another man cheating on him, so he used his influence to blacklist Song Minghao.
After that, there was no more news of him. While reading the novel, many commenters expressed sympathy for this minor character.
After all, his character was very likable, and when his ending was written, many readers expressed their sorrow in the comment section.
She hadn't expected him to become Lin Yan's boyfriend. With Lin Yan's influence, no one should be able to blacklist him now.
"Do you have any dietary restrictions?" Yang Meng asked considerately, then opened the menu to order.
"Just say what you want directly. I don't think I can eat with you calmly!" Song Minghao said impolitely.
"Alright then!" Yang Meng struggled to maintain her smile.
"I want to see Lin Yan. But I can't contact her, so I had to find you and ask you to pass on a message, to ask if she has time to meet me."
Yang Meng presented herself as humble, believing she was making a significant sacrifice.
"What do you want to see Yan Yan for?" Song Minghao became immediately wary.
It wasn't that he was being overly sensitive, but this person had been targeting Lin Yan without any apparent reason. He truly feared she might do something harmful to Lin Yan.
"To apologize to her. I feel I owe her an apology. Although I didn't do anything to her directly, her troubles were partly my fault."
Yang Meng spoke sincerely, but she was indeed downplaying the seriousness of her actions.
Yang Meng did not admit to having targeted Lin Yan before, as there was no concrete evidence.
She had only complained a few times in front of her suitors. What they did afterward had nothing to do with her.
She simply disliked people who looked very similar to her.
Song Minghao ignored her, simply observing Yang Meng. He then noticed the somewhat clumsy imitation in Yang Meng's demeanor.
Upon realizing this, Song Minghao became even more enraged. The idea of comparing Lin Yan to this hypocritical woman was the ultimate insult to his beloved Yan Yan!
Seeing that Song Minghao wasn't responding, Yang Meng gave a slightly awkward smile and continued.
"I truly wish to meet Ms. Lin and apologize to her. I hope to earn her forgiveness!"
The apology was genuine, especially since Lin Yan was now powerful, and she needed to avoid her spotlight.
However, there was one more thing she needed to confirm, something that could only be confirmed by meeting her in person.
"I will help you ask Yan Yan. As for whether she will see you, I can't promise. And don't try to contact her through anyone else.
If Yan Yan doesn't want to see you, no matter who you plead with, she won't meet you!"
Song Minghao really didn't want Lin Yan to meet Yang Meng, but he wouldn't directly refuse on Lin Yan's behalf.
Yang Meng was the type of woman who wouldn't give up until she achieved her goal. Instead of letting her find other ways to see Yan Yan, it was better for him to discuss it with Yan Yan.
This way, Yan Yan wouldn't encounter this person unexpectedly and unprepared.