A handso middle-aged man walked in, exuding an air of refinent and elegance. He looked remarkably youthful, with only the faint lines at the corners of his eyes betraying his age.
"—It's Xu Yuhe, the award-winning actor!" soone exclaid.
Xu Yuhe was notoriously low-key, known as a true devotee of acting. He was extrely selective about scripts, refusing to take on poorly written or cash-grab projects.
With his striking looks, exceptional acting skills, and gentle, gentlemanly deanor, many had tried to court him in his younger days, eager to elevate his career. But Xu Yuhe remained unmoved, never allowing himself to be swayed by capital, focusing solely on his craft.
Because of this principled stance, he spent over a decade in the entertainnt industry playing minor roles before finally gaining recognition.
A few years ago, a blockbuster film catapulted him to fa, and audiences finally took notice of this hidden gem of an actor.
His acting was truly phenonal. Despite his dashing appearance, he was a chaleon on screen—so convincing in his roles that viewers often didn’t realize two vastly different characters were played by the sa person.
In recent years, audiences had grown weary of being force-fed subpar performances by untalented stars. This shift gave actors like Xu Yuhe, who prioritized skill over hype, a chance to shine.
After his rise to fa, Xu Yuhe starred in nurous acclaid works, winning multiple awards and amassing a massive fanbase.
Who wouldn’t adore such an actor? Handso, talented, low-key, and free from scandalous publicity.
Xu Yuhe had always maintained a public image as a dedicated artist, spending most of his ti on set, with no romantic entanglents—not even a whisper of a relationship.
So it ca as a shock that such a man, known for his impeccable conduct, had a grown daughter.
What a bombshell!
The crowd instantly buzzed with excitent, their attention completely diverted from Huo Junya, who had been threatening to jump.
Huo Sanchun spotted Xu Yuhe, her expression flickering with confusion before settling into sothing complicated. She spoke, her voice tight, "You promised you wouldn’t acknowledge her as your daughter."
At her accusation, Xu Yuhe’s brow furrowed almost imperceptibly. His reply was icy. "And you promised you’d take good care of her."
Huo Sanchun paled.
She and Xu Yuhe had known each other since their youth. He was the first artist she managed when she entered the industry.
They had shared many tender, beautiful monts in their early years.
When Huo Sanchun beca unexpectedly pregnant, Xu Yuhe wanted to marry and give their child a stable ho. But she refused. She craved wealth, fa, and power—not a life of hardship.
Their clashing personalities led to constant argunts. Huo Sanchun was domineering, while Xu Yuhe, though outwardly gentle, was stubborn at his core. He refused to play along with her publicity stunts or take on roles he deed beneath his standards.
Eventually, they parted ways amicably.
The more Huo Sanchun saw of the entertainnt industry, the less she desired marriage. She decided this child would be enough and pressured Xu Yuhe to relinquish his parental rights, forbidding him from ever revealing his paternity.
Xu Yuhe kept his word, never interfering in Huo Sanchun’s life.
There were years when he struggled terribly, even considering leaving the industry, yet he never turned to her for help.
Now, Xu Yuhe moved toward Susu, intent on taking her away.
Susu stood surrounded by the crowd, bombarded with moral pressure—as if refusing to forgive Huo Junya would make her responsible for the girl’s death.
Everyone sided with Huo Junya, even Huo Sanchun, who had earlier apologized to Susu, now demanded she forgive her.
Just as Susu was on the verge of breaking down, Xu Yuhe appeared like a savior, shielding her without hesitation.
The dam holding back Susu’s tears finally burst. "Don’t cry," Xu Yuhe murmured awkwardly, his voice laced with helpless tenderness. "I’m sorry. Dad’s late."
Watching Xu Yuhe comfort Susu so lovingly, Huo Junya burned with jealousy.
As a child, she had once guest-starred in a drama alongside Xu Yuhe. Back then, he wasn’t famous, but his acting was impeccable, earning him the respectful title of "Teacher Xu" on set.
Teacher Xu was usually distant, often buried in scripts, yet he had taken a special interest in Huo Junya, even coaching her. But at the ti, she dismissed him—unimpressed by his lack of fa and impatient with his acting lessons.
Noticing her disinterest, Xu Yuhe sighed in disappointnt and stopped approaching her.
Now, she realized—he was Susu’s father.
Why did Susu get soone so wonderful? The thought of her own frail, bedridden father, suffering from ALS, filled Huo Junya with bitter resentnt.
Life wasn’t fair!
In a fit of rage, Huo Junya scread, threatening to jump if Susu left. She glared at Xu Yuhe, her eyes red. "You’re an award-winning actor. People in this industry guard their reputations. If you dare take Susu away, I’ll jump—and it’ll be on you! The great Xu Yuhe, responsible for a death!"
Xu Yuhe frowned.
Gu Nanyan had been standing by the entrance the whole ti. She was the one who had tracked Xu Yuhe down. The actor was so reclusive, buried in filming, that he had no idea about the uproar over the "real vs. fake heiress" scandal online.
Had Gu Nanyan not intervened, he might never have known how much his biological daughter had suffered.
Fortunately, he was a man of integrity, willing to step up and genuinely heartbroken for Susu.
The situation had dragged on long enough, and Gu Nanyan’s patience was wearing thin. Huo Junya’s theatrics only added to her irritation.
With a slight frown, she flicked her fingers.
A gust of wind shot out, striking Huo Junya squarely.
A shriek pierced the air as Huo Junya toppled over the edge.
"Ahhh! Save ! Help!"
The safety cushion below broke her fall, but the impact from such a height shattered both her legs.
With the crisis resolved, Gu Nanyan turned to leave.
Susu spotted her imdiately and rushed over, leaving Xu Yuhe behind.
"Nanyan sister," she called out.
Gu Nanyan paused.
The hallway was nearly empty now, the crowd having dispersed to witness the commotion downstairs. Susu approached, her voice tentative. "Nanyan sister, did you bring Xu Yuhe here?"
Gu Nanyan countered, "Now that you have a father to love you, aren’t you happy?"
"I am! I really am!" Susu nodded through her tears. "I’m just afraid you’ll abandon . Nanyan sister, now that I’ve found my dad… will you leave ?"
"Silly girl," Gu Nanyan said softly. "It’s not that I don’t want you. But a life with a father’s love suits you better. There’s a void in your heart that only deep affection can fill."
Susu didn’t fully understand, but she trusted Gu Nanyan’s judgnt.
"Nanyan sister, thank you," she cried out. "eting you is the luckiest thing that’s ever happened to ."
Gu Nanyan nodded. "You do have a bit of luck on your side." Most people never earned her favor.
Nearby, Feng Chengxi rolled his eyes.
Empress Gu, ever the humble one.
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