My Ex Left Me, The CEO Took Me

"As celebrities, we can't date or get married." "Then I can retire to behind the scenes later, and not be an actor anymore." "I'm talking about myself. You're just an eighteen-line artist. Even if you get married tomorrow, no one will care. But I'm different. I'm more famous than you now, and I'm going to be a top star in the future." Lu Chen was stunned. He had known Su Nian'an for three years, and she was the one who approached him first. Both were students at Beijing Film Academy. Lu Chen had excellent looks and physique, and in his sophomore year, he was scouted by a talent agency and went to film movies and TV shows. Although they were all minor supporting roles, he had at least entered the entertainment industry. For Lu Chen, who was still in his sophomore year, this was already a very good start. It was at this time that Su Nian'an appeared. She deliberately approached Lu Chen, often following him to various film sets under the guise of studying. After they became gradually familiar, Su Nian'an suggested that she also wanted to act and asked Lu Chen to recommend her to a director. Lu Chen then recommended Su Nian'an to the director of his own film crew. The director, out of respect for Lu Chen, arranged a 'green tea' supporting role for Su Nian'an. What no one expected was that Su Nian'an was a perfect fit for this role. Although she only appeared on screen for less than ten minutes, she was heavily criticized. But even being infamous is a kind of fame, and from then on, Su Nian'an's acting career took off. Their roles also began to reverse. Before, Su Nian'an always followed Lu Chen, but as Su Nian'an's fame grew, it became Lu Chen following Su Nian'an. And all of Lu Chen's good luck seemed to have been siphoned away after meeting Su Nian'an. In these past few years, he had remained lukewarm in the industry, still playing some unremarkable supporting roles. But Lu Chen didn't take it to heart. He still ran around, finding resources for Su Nian'an and helping her reach bigger platforms. If there truly was such a thing as metaphysics, he was willing to hand over all his good luck to Su Nian'an. Because he liked Su Nian'an. He believed Su Nian'an also liked him. Over these three years, the two of them had been together, and Lu Chen had long regarded Su Nian'an as his future partner. Now that he had graduated from college, he was thinking about formally confessing to her and then entering the sacred hall of marriage. It was just that what he didn't expect was that Su Nian'an rejected him. The reason for her rejection was still that her fame was greater than his, and he was no longer worthy of her. People really want to laugh when they are speechless. "So, what did you consider me these past few years?" Lu Chen asked with a bitter smile. "As a friend! You've always been a very good friend of mine." Friend? What a 'good friend'! If Su Nian'an hadn't so clearly hinted that she liked him back then, how could Lu Chen have willingly played the 'lickspittle' for three years, constantly planning and thinking for her, helping her achieve her current status? Su Nian'an raised her hand to check her wristwatch, seemingly in a hurry. "Xiao Chen, I'm very grateful for your help over the years. If you ever need my help in the future, I will definitely assist you. But I have something to do now, so I have to go first." After saying that, she stood up, took two hundred yuan from the Chanel handbag Lu Chen had bought for her after saving for three months, and placed it on the table. "The coffee today is on me." Then, she turned and left. Lu Chen's gaze did not follow her retreating figure, but focused on the empty chair. He wondered if everything he had given over the past three years was truly worth it? But the more he thought about it, the more idiotic the question seemed. People always learn experience and lessons from their first relationship, and first loves mostly end in failure. Besides, this didn't even seem to count as a first love; it was just unrequited affection! Well, now that he had a definitive answer, it was time to cut his losses and focus his energy and time on more worthwhile things. Lu Chen quickly adjusted his mindset. He stood up, picked up the bouquet of roses Su Nian'an had left on the table, and left the coffee shop. Outside, the sky had already darkened. The streets were bustling with traffic, and various colorful neon lights flickered. He took a deep breath, feeling incredibly refreshed. It was a very strange feeling. Lu Chen didn't feel the melancholy and disappointment of being rejected. Instead, he suddenly felt relieved. Was it a habitual attachment or a mistaken emotional projection over these past few years? He could no longer distinguish. But it no longer mattered anyway. From now on, they would have no more relationship. He hailed a taxi, got in, and told the driver, "To the First People's Hospital." The car quickly arrived at the hospital. Lu Chen paid the fare and walked into the hospital with the roses. It was the familiar smell of disinfectant. He skillfully made his way to room 302 on the third floor of the inpatient department. This was a private room. Half of the money Lu Chen had earned over the years was spent on Su Nian'an, and the other half was spent here. He glanced at the old woman lying in bed with a ventilator, seemingly sleeping peacefully. Lu Chen didn't immediately go over to disturb her. Instead, he first replaced the almost withered bouquet of baby's breath on the bedside table with a fresh bouquet of vibrant red roses. After changing the flowers, Lu Chen sat down by the bedside. He gently stroked the old woman's wrinkled forehead. At that moment, the old woman slowly opened her eyes. "Xiao Chen, you're here!" "Yes, Grandma, I've come to see you." Lu Chen smiled slightly. "What a strong floral scent, Xiao Chen, did you change the flowers for Grandma?" "Yes, this time I didn't buy baby's breath, but red roses." Lu Chen held the vase with the red roses in front of his grandma. Looking at the vibrant red roses, the old woman seemed to understand something. Her eyes drooped slightly. Then, a hand slowly rose to touch Lu Chen's face. "Xiao Chen, Grandma doesn't know how much longer she can live. Grandma isn't afraid of death, she's just afraid of leaving you alone in this world after she dies. How lonely that would be!" The old woman took a breath and continued, "If Grandma could see you get married, see someone by your side, then she would die without regrets." Lu Chen gently held his grandma's hand. "Grandma, you will see it. I already have a girlfriend, and we'll be getting married soon. So, you must live well!" "Really? Then when will you bring her to see me?" "Okay, when she's free, I'll bring her to see you. You rest well first!" Lu Chen gently put his grandma's hand back under the covers, and the old woman closed her eyes again. After instructing the caregiver to take good care of his grandma, Lu Chen left the hospital. He grew up in an orphanage and was adopted by an elderly couple when he was eight. His grandpa passed away six years ago, and three years ago, his grandma was diagnosed with a lung tumor. He didn't want his only remaining family member to leave him like this. So, he had his grandma treated at the best hospital. As long as she lived one more day, he still had family by his side. Returning to his rented room in Beijing, Lu Chen turned on his computer and logged into a dating website. He entered his information, and for the marriage requirements, he filled in: female, able to get married as soon as possible. Finally, he uploaded a two-inch blue background photo. After everything was done, he just waited to be matched with a suitable person, and then go on a blind date...