Chapter 43: The Chief Executive Officer of KD Corporation

Her smile was like the sky after a fresh rain, painting her already stunning features with a beauty that seemed almost unearthly. Even Yu Xi, a woman herself, found her heart fluttering at the sight of Yun Fu’s face. She murmured, “Yun Fu, I believe you’re destined for stardom.”

Afterwards, Yun Fu returned to the crew to continue filming. With her around, the pace of the production was nothing short of miraculous; every staff member, upon seeing her, looked as if they’d discovered some rare treasure, their eyes shining with admiration.

Every day, Ning Lan forced herself not to pay attention to Yun Fu, and after the incident with Cheng Zhun, she dared not make a move. The Lian family was simply too powerful—compared to them, she was like an ant beneath an elephant’s foot.

With this thought, Ning Lan glared resentfully at Yun Fu, who was surrounded by adoring colleagues. Malice brewed in her heart—she refused to believe Yun Fu could always enjoy the Lian family’s protection. Sooner or later, Lian Hanqi would tire of her, and when that day came, Ning Lan would show no mercy.

Venomous intent flashed in her eyes, a poisonous glare shooting toward Yun Fu.

During this time, Du Xingyuan hadn’t contacted her at all. Every time she called, he claimed he was busy. Ning Lan sneered—just an excuse. She wondered which little vixen had ensnared him so completely, but she had no intention of letting go. Once she found that shameless woman, she would drag both of them down with her, even if it killed her.

What Ning Lan didn’t know was that Du Xingyuan was genuinely overwhelmed. The Du family was under attack; every business venture was affected, and one by one, the artists from Xingchen Company were being poached. The Du family was on the brink of collapse.

Du Yong himself had returned to personally oversee the company. After much effort, he discovered that the Gu family was behind their troubles, but he could learn no more. The Gu family, dominant in both finance and politics, could destroy the Du family with the flick of a wrist.

Suddenly, Du Yong realized the Gu family wasn’t seeking their destruction—they wanted to watch the Du family sink into despair, playing with them like a cat with a mouse.

“The Gu family…” Du Yong murmured, and then something clicked in his mind. The Gu family was connected to the Lian family! The current heir of the Gu family and the head of the Lian family were cousins.

At once, Du Yong thought of Yun Fu.

With a bang, Du Yong slammed his palm on the table and glared at Du Xingyuan. “Tell me! What did you do to offend Yun Fu this time?”

Du Xingyuan stood trembling before his father. “Dad, I haven’t done anything! Why would I be so stupid as to provoke the Lian family again…”

No, wait.

Suddenly, Du Xingyuan remembered—he had helped Ning Lan secure some resources. Could it be… was that why the Lian family took offense?

The thought sent a chill through him. It seemed impossible—the Lian family couldn’t be so petty. But what if…

Stammering, Du Xingyuan told Du Yong what he’d done. Du Yong was so enraged he nearly had a heart attack right then and there.

“You! You unfilial son! Do you really want to doom our family?”

Clutching his chest, Du Yong glared at Du Xingyuan. But since this was his only son, and what was done could not be undone, blaming him further was useless.

Du Yong closed his eyes, mind racing for a solution. “Go call your cousin. See if she’s willing to come back and help us.”

Du Xingyuan’s eyes brightened immediately. Yes, they still had his cousin! She was formidable—surely she could save them.

“I’ll call her right away, Dad.” He and his cousin had grown up together; if she knew about the family’s plight, she wouldn’t stand by and do nothing.

A short while later, Du Xingyuan returned, his face alight with joy. “Dad, she said she’ll come back as soon as possible. We’re saved!”

His cousin was none other than the Chief Executive Officer of KD Corporation in America.

KD Corporation—one of the world’s top five hundred companies. Its executives commanded not only wealth, but also wielded power and influence across society’s upper echelons. Countless students vied for a chance to enter KD, but competition was fierce—even a PhD required multiple rounds of selection. To be hired as an ordinary employee was already a mark of distinction, let alone a member of the management team.

With this thought, Du Xingyuan’s confidence soared.

—

Two days later, at the airport.

A woman strode briskly from the terminal, her long legs accentuated by high-heeled boots and a black coat. Sunglasses masked her eyes, but her aura was unmistakably commanding.

The moment Du Xingyuan spotted her, he hurried over, a fawning smile on his face. “Cousin, you’re back!”

The woman removed her sunglasses, revealing sharp, incisive eyes. Her lips, red as fire, parted. “What’s happened at home? You didn’t explain anything clearly over the phone.”

On the way from the airport, Du Xingyuan recounted the Du family’s recent woes to Zheng Yueru, his cousin, wearing a sheepish expression. In their family, she was always the source of pride—the one who wielded the greatest authority. He knew she’d come only because of their childhood bond.

When the Lian family was mentioned, Zheng Yueru interrupted him. “Lian Hanqi?”

“Yes, I saw him at the Yun Guang Mall that day. It was because of him that we…”

Suddenly, he noticed a peculiar smile on Zheng Yueru’s lips. She murmured something under her breath that Du Xingyuan didn’t catch.

As they reached the car, Zheng Yueru patted his shoulder. “Don’t worry. Since I’m back, I’ll help you.”

Du Xingyuan was deeply moved. “Cousin, I knew you were the best. No one’s as amazing as you.”

Zheng Yueru simply curved her lips and accepted the compliment in silence.

Her return felt like divine intervention to the entire Du family, as if hope had returned when all seemed lost.

Within days, Zheng Yueru leveraged KD Corporation’s resources and her own reputation to reverse the crisis, renegotiating all the contracts that had been terminated with the Du family.

Just like that, the Du family was resurrected.

In only a few days, both Du Yong and Du Xingyuan looked healthier and more spirited than ever.

“Cousin, you’re incredible,” they said, with heartfelt admiration.

No wonder she could be an executive at KD.

As for the Du family’s recovery, neither Lian Hanqi nor Gu Zhishu monitored it daily. It was Yun Fu, acting on a sudden whim, who first discovered the change.

Reviewing the Du family’s rising fortunes, Yun Fu’s slender fingers tapped the keyboard, soon halting at the name Zheng Yueru.

Her fingers flew across the keys, and within thirty seconds, Zheng Yueru’s file appeared on her screen.

“KD,” Yun Fu murmured, her expression shifting as she read the name.