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Su Chang immediately went to the two women's side, put his arm around their shoulders, and asked gently, "Are you alright?"

Guan Juer obediently shook her head and said, "It's okay, Brother Su Chang."

With Su Chang's care, Guan Juer recovered. A smile appeared on her face, and she felt incredibly warm inside.

Song Nuan frowned and said, "It's alright now, but if we go out later, will it still be like this?"

Her brow furrowed tightly, her heart filled with worry and unease. She really didn't want to experience being watched like that again; the feeling made her extremely uncomfortable.

The women unconsciously frowned, their eyes revealing their worry about the upcoming trip.

Seeing the somber expressions on everyone's faces, Su Chu immediately went to Su Chang's side, a guilty look on his face, and apologized, "I'm sorry! President Su, it was my oversight that led to this..." His voice was filled with self-reproach and regret.

Su Chang waved his hand to interrupt him, and then said, "Alright, this isn't your fault. Arrange a more private hotel instead. After that, we'll split into several groups and travel together, just like the previous days." His expression was serious, but his eyes revealed his concern and care for everyone.

Su Chu nodded repeatedly and quickly took out her phone to call the hotel.

Hearing Su Chang's words, the women's unease gradually subsided like a receding tide. They knew that Su Chang would consider everyone's needs and make proper arrangements. As a result, smiles bloomed on their faces, and they began to look forward to the journey ahead.

Five minutes later, after Su Chu had confirmed the hotel, he approached Su Chang and cautiously asked in a low voice, "Mr. Su, the hotel has been arranged. Shall we head over now?"

Su Chang frowned slightly, glancing at Cui Tianqi who was near the door, and softly instructed, "Tianqi, go outside and see if the onlookers have all left?"

"Okay, boss." Cui Tianqi quickly nodded in response, then quietly opened the door and peeked out.

When she saw that there were still many people gathered outside, her heart tightened. She quickly closed the door, hurried back to Su Chang, and said in a low voice, "Boss, there are still quite a few people waiting outside."

Su Chang's brows furrowed even more, and a thoughtful look appeared in his eyes.

Seeing this, Yan Xiaoqiu quickly suggested, "Why don't you rest here for a while? They probably won't stay too long; they'll leave on their own when they can't wait for you. My place is well-equipped, so you won't get bored."

Su Chang pondered for a moment, then finally nodded and replied, "Alright, then I'll have to trouble you."

"It's alright, everyone, follow me." Yan Xiaoqiu readily agreed and led the group on a stroll on the first and second floors.

It must be said that Yan Xiaoqiu's guesthouse is truly amazing. Not only is the scenery picturesque and enchanting, but it also boasts a wide array of entertainment facilities and a diverse selection of musical instruments.

Here, people can sing to their hearts' content, listen to beautiful music, admire charming scenery, drink fine wine, savor fragrant tea, and enjoy board games.

The crowd immediately scattered, each choosing their favorite activity and enjoying themselves to the fullest, completely forgetting about the onlookers outside.

Su Chang found a quiet corner to sit down alone. He watched quietly as everyone was immersed in the joyful atmosphere, a satisfied smile on his face. He secretly hoped that this little incident wouldn't affect everyone's mood, and he also looked forward to the smooth progress of the rest of the trip.

Su Chang sat alone to the side, intently making a phone call to Zheng Fangxiu, arranging something extremely important. Chen Nanxing and the others tried several times to pull him along to play games, but Su Chang firmly refused each time.

After Su Chang finished his call, his gaze inadvertently swept across the second-floor terrace, where he suddenly noticed Mingzhen sitting quietly alone, sipping coffee and gazing at the distant scenery. Her captivating figure, like a beautiful painting, instantly drew Su Chang's full attention.

Su Chang couldn't help but start walking towards Mingzhen. However, when he was halfway there, Chen Shanshan suddenly rushed out from around the corner, clearly intending to bump into Su Chang.

It turned out that while Su Chang was on the phone, Chen Shanshan had been secretly observing him, waiting for him to finish his call and be alone before going to find him.

However, when she saw Su Chang walking towards the direction where she was hiding, an idea suddenly came to her mind. She planned to create an "accidental encounter" and then throw herself into his arms. She didn't believe that with her beauty, she couldn't win Su Chang over like that.

Unfortunately, Su Chang reacted extremely quickly. When he saw that it was Chen Shanshan, his brows furrowed slightly, and he immediately understood her intention, turning aside without hesitation to avoid her.

Chen Shanshan stumbled and fell to the ground because she rushed too fast. Su Chang had no intention of helping her up.

"Ah!" Chen Shanshan lost her balance and fell hard to the ground. Her arm made intimate contact with the ground, scraping a patch of skin and causing her to cry out in pain. Then, she turned her head and glared at Su Chang with resentful eyes.

When she saw Su Chang staring at her with an unfriendly expression, she panicked and quickly suppressed her resentment, replacing it with a pitiful look. However, none of her little actions escaped Su Chang's notice.

The scream immediately drew the attention of everyone in the guesthouse. People rushed over.

As more and more people gathered, Chen Shanshan feigned a pitiful expression and said, "Boss, look, someone has fallen down. Aren't you going to help them up?" Her voice carried a hint of coquetry, and she secretly gave Su Chang a flirtatious wink.

Su Chang coldly replied, "You should know why you fell. Your pretentious act only disgusts me. I advise you not to have inappropriate thoughts, or you'll only embarrass yourself in the end." His eyes were filled with disgust and disdain.

Chapter 322 The Battle Begins

"You..." Chen Shanshan was speechless, choked by Su Chang's words, her face turning extremely pale. She had thought her plan was flawless, but she hadn't expected Su Chang to be so cold-blooded.

A raging fire seemed to burn in her heart, a mixture of resentment and unwillingness that filled her eyes with fury.

She clenched her teeth, thinking to herself, "I'm clearly no worse than Su Chang's other women, so why is he treating me like this?" Her gaze was fixed on Su Chang, as if trying to find the answer in him.

Then, as if she had just thought of something, she stared at Su Chu with a face full of resentment, thinking, "Su Chu must have told Su Chang about my affair. Otherwise, how could I not win over this lustful Su Chang with my looks? My dream of marrying into a wealthy family was ruined by Su Chu."

Su Chang's voice came coldly: "Alright, you can stay here with your sister to recover. Once you're healed, go find a new job. I can't accommodate you here." His eyes were indifferent and resolute, without the slightest pity.

Yan Xiaoqiu's face turned pale, her lips trembled slightly, as if she wanted to say something but didn't know how to begin. A hint of tension and unease flickered in her eyes, and her hands clenched tightly together.

Su Chang then looked at Yan Xiaoqiu, his expression serious and earnest: "Yan Xiaoqiu, think about our agreement yourself. If you don't want to keep it, I won't force you. If you want to keep it, you're welcome to do so. You can call me then." After saying that, he turned and walked towards the door, his steps firm and resolute.

The others followed Su Chang silently, no one spoke, and the atmosphere was unusually heavy.

Xu Li was the last to arrive. After hesitating for a moment, she went to Yan Xiaoqiu's side. She said softly, "I think Su Chang thinks highly of you, and you are indeed quite good. I hope you can make a wise choice." After saying that, she patted Yan Xiaoqiu's shoulder and then walked towards the door.

Yan Xiaoqiu glanced gratefully at Xu Li's retreating figure, a warmth welling up in her heart. But at this moment, her mind was in utter turmoil; she didn't know how to face what was happening before her. She looked at her sister on the ground, sighed helplessly, and knelt down to help Chen Shanshan up.

Chen Shanshan forcefully pushed Yan Xiaoqiu away, causing Yan Xiaoqiu to fall to the ground. Her eyes were filled with resentment and anger.

She yelled fiercely at Yan Xiaoqiu, "Get out of my way! I don't need your help! I won't let you see me make a fool of myself."

Yan Xiaoqiu was stunned by the sudden push and shout, her heart filled with grievance and helplessness. She sat silently on the ground, looking at Chen Shanshan, tears glistening in her eyes.

She truly didn't expect that her younger sister, whom she cared about so much, would think of her this way, and she felt somewhat heartbroken.

However, thinking that Chen Shanshan had just been fired by Su Chang, he comforted himself that what Chen Shanshan did was definitely not her intention, but just because she was angry and said such cold words in the heat of the moment.

Yan Xiaoqiu immediately got up from the ground and said, "Shanshan, can we talk about this later? Your arm is still bleeding, let me bandage it for you first."

Chen Shanshan said with a venomous look, "I don't need your fake kindness. If you really care about me, then go and beg Su Chang to forgive me."

Hearing Chen Shanshan's words, Yan Xiaoqiu felt a sharp pain in her heart, making it hard to breathe. Her eyes widened in disbelief, her lips trembled slightly, and she tried to say something but couldn't utter a sound. Her hands clenched into fists, her nails digging deep into her palms, as if only in this way could she suppress the pain and anger in her heart.

After taking a deep breath, Yan Xiaoqiu patiently explained, "Shanshan, I told you before, President Su is a man who can't tolerate any nonsense. It's clear that he's really made up his mind this time. Do you think it would be useful for me to plead for him?"

Chen Shanshan, however, argued unreasonably, saying, "I don't care. Didn't that woman say in the end that Su Chang thinks highly of you and might even want to add you to his harem? As long as you give yourself to him, I believe he will definitely forgive me."

"You...you...Chen Shanshan, what did you say?" Yan Xiaoqiu finally couldn't hold back anymore. Her voice was hoarse with anger, and her body trembled slightly with agitation. Her eyes were filled with disappointment and despair as she looked at Chen Shanshan as if she were a stranger.

Chen Shanshan showed no sign of backing down. Her eyes flashed with determination and indifference as she continued, "Didn't you say you loved me? What? You can't do it now? You really are untrustworthy." Her voice carried a hint of sarcasm, as if she were deliberately trying to pierce Yan Xiaoqiu's heart.

Yan Xiaoqiu's tears flowed uncontrollably like a burst dam. Her heart was breaking, and she was in so much pain that she could hardly breathe.

Her lips trembled as she tried to say something, but was interrupted by a sob in her throat. Her eyes were filled with pain and confusion; she didn't know how to face this situation, or how to continue interacting with her younger sister.

Yan Xiaoqiu's fingers clenched tightly, her nails digging deep into her palms, as she tried to alleviate her inner pain. A hint of despair flickered in her eyes, as if the whole world had collapsed at that moment.

Yan Xiaoqiu was already in tears. Looking at Chen Shanshan's serious expression, she felt utterly desolate. Her fingers trembled slightly as she pointed at Chen Shanshan, wanting to utter a few words of abuse, but she ultimately held back.

She thought about how much her younger sister had suffered after their parents' divorce, and her anger was gradually replaced by helplessness.

Yan Xiaoqiu gave a desolate smile, then looked at Chen Shanshan, her voice tinged with weariness and helplessness: "Fine, I'll go ask Su Chang to plead for you, but I can't guarantee it will work. Good luck to you. This is the last time I'll help you." Her voice seemed to be squeezed out from between her teeth, filled with bitterness and pain.

Then, Yan Xiaoqiu got up with a desolate expression. Her steps were unsteady, as if she might fall at any moment. Her back looked incredibly lonely, as if she had been abandoned by the whole world.

Chen Shanshan was overjoyed to hear Yan Xiaoqiu agree to plead for her, but she didn't take Yan Xiaoqiu's "this is the last time" to heart.

A smug smile appeared on her face, but the pain in her arm returned, and her smile vanished instantly.

She called upstairs, "No, sister, come help me up!" Her voice carried a hint of anxiety and dissatisfaction.

However, Yan Xiaoqiu, who used to come whenever she was called, ignored her completely this time.

A sense of loss and resentment welled up in Chen Shanshan's heart, and she couldn't help but grumble as she got up. Her movements were somewhat difficult, as if every movement required all her strength.

She thought to herself, "Once I win over Su Chang, I won't care about your pathetic older sister."

When Su Chang and the others emerged, the crowd had largely dispersed. Escorted by bodyguards, they quickly left the ancient city, got into their car, and headed towards the hotel Su Chu had booked. Only after everyone was in the car did they breathe a sigh of relief.

Upon arriving at the hotel booked by Su Chu, the privacy here was indeed much stronger.

Upon arriving at the hotel's top-floor room, Su Chu approached Su Chang and cautiously asked, "Mr. Su, the original itinerary was for Miss Yan to take us sightseeing. Should we change the itinerary now, or..." His eyes revealed a hint of unease and anticipation.

Su Chang looked at Yang Tao beside her. Yang Tao thought for a moment, then frowned and said, "Let's stick to the original plan. After all, Yan Xiaoqiu is a nice person, and didn't you assign her some task? Just make sure her sister doesn't come along." Her tone was firm, as if she had already considered everything.

Su Chang then looked at the other women, and they all shared similar opinions, even the usually lively Tang Guoguo had no objections. Su Chang's gaze finally settled on Guan Juer, whose eyes sparkled with anticipation.

Su Chang then looked at Su Chu and said, "Alright, let's proceed as planned. However, I still need to go to the airport to pick someone up tomorrow morning. You should discuss with Yan Xiaoqiu whether you should go first or postpone the trip." His voice was deep and firm, revealing an unquestionable authority.

Su Chu immediately nodded to indicate that she understood, and then went out to contact Yan Xiaoqiu.

Su Chang also told everyone to go and rest, since they had been traveling all day and were all exhausted. The women went to their respective rooms, but Su Chang lay down on the sofa alone, closed her eyes, and seemed to be thinking about something.

Guan Juer was left behind. After hesitating for a moment, she sat down next to Su Chang.

Su Chang immediately opened his eyes and saw Guan Juer looking hesitant. A hint of doting flashed in his eyes. He gently stroked Guan Juer's hair and said softly, "Guan Guan, what's wrong? Just tell me what's wrong. Do we need to hide anything from each other?"

Guan Juer clung to Su Chang's arm, shaking it playfully. Her face beamed with longing, and her eyes sparkled with excitement. She said, "Brother Su Chang, now that our trip here is over, are we going on a trip abroad? I want to go to America. Can we go together?" Her voice held a hint of pleading, as if she were waiting for Su Chang's affirmative answer.

Su Chang understood Guan Juer's thoughts perfectly well. He shook his head helplessly, sighed inwardly, and then gently flicked Guan Juer's forehead.

Guan Juer immediately covered her head with her hands, looked at Su Chang with a wronged expression, and said, "Brother Su Chang, why did you hit me?" Her eyes revealed a hint of dissatisfaction, but more than that, they showed her dependence on Su Chang.

Chapter 323 Picking Up the Airport

"You...you...now you're playing tricks on me, aren't you?" Su Chang looked at Guan Juer with a helpless expression and said irritably. The corners of his mouth turned up slightly, revealing a hint of doting smile.

Seeing that Su Chang had seen through her intentions, Guan Juer stuck out her tongue shyly, but still clung to Su Chang's arm and said coquettishly, "Brother Su Chang, I know you're the best, so please say yes!" Her voice had a hint of coquettishness, making it impossible for anyone to refuse.

Seeing Guan Juer's adorable appearance, Su Chang's heart softened. Moreover, he really should bring Jiang Lai back; otherwise, it would affect his future plans.

So he pretended to be helpless and said, "Fine, I'll reluctantly agree then."

Guan Juer immediately hugged Su Chang's face excitedly and kissed him, exclaiming, "Brother Su Chang, you're so great, I love you the most!" Her face was filled with a happy smile, and her eyes sparkled with joy.

Su Chang looked at Guan Juer with a half-smile and said, "Really? You love me that much?" His eyes revealed a hint of teasing.

Guan Juer didn't react at first, but nodded and said, "Of course." Her heart was filled with love and dependence on Su Chang. She knew that Su Chang would always take care of her and fulfill her wishes.

But when Guan Juer noticed that Su Chang's gaze was becoming increasingly strange and getting closer to her, her heart suddenly raced, a look of horror appeared on her face, and her body involuntarily retreated.

However, how could Su Chang let this little white rabbit go so easily? A sly smile appeared on his lips, and his eyes gleamed with greed as he rushed towards Guan Juer like a hungry wolf.

Guan Juer's eyes widened, her face filled with panic, and she shouted loudly, "Sister Peach883, Sister Andy, Sister Li, Sister Weiwei, come and save me!"

Upon hearing Guan Juer's cries for help, Yang Tao, Andy, Xu Li, and Tong Wei rushed out of their respective rooms almost simultaneously.

Their faces were filled with anxiety and worry. When they saw the scene clearly, they were immediately helpless. How could they not know that Su Chang was planning to do something bad to Guan Juer?

Yang Tao glared at Su Chang, her angry eyes filled with reproach and dissatisfaction, as if to say, "What are you doing making such a fuss in broad daylight? You scared me to death!"

Su Chang curled his lip, raised an eyebrow at Yang Tao, and said provocatively, "I just want to get closer to Guan Guan, so what? You want to get closer to me too?" He had a playful smile on his face, as if he was deliberately trying to provoke Yang Tao.