By now, Su Yan fully realized he had nothing at all. No longer was he the pampered Su Family Heir that everyone fawned over. He was about to truly endure three tough months of life.
Actually, even without the title of the Su Family's Heir, Su Yan was wealthy. He started investing in stocks, futures, and gold from high school. In university, he co-founded a gaming company with his classmates, a goose laying golden eggs. But the terms of his bet were such that he couldn't use any money. He had to live like a destitute person with not a cent to his name!
"If you are willing to give up a wealthy life for me, how can I not be willing to suffer with you?" Bai Wanrou sincerely professed these words. To be honest, she felt very moved by Su Yan's decision to choose his love for her over his empire. Even if Grandpa Su never forgave Su Yan, at this moment, she wanted to spend her life with him!
"I knew my Rou Rou is the best." Su Yan held her close, tighter than ever before.
"Don't worry, Rou Rou. Even without the Su Family, I can still provide you with a carefree life. But it might take some time. You might have to suffer a bit during this period, but I promise, it won't take too long!"
Bai Wanrou leaned into his embrace, "even if it's for a lifetime...it doesn't matter..."
Su Yan felt a wave of emotion in his heart and held her tighter, "Rou Rou."
The couple spent their first night away from home in the park.
The next day, Su Dongkun held a press conference to announce his decision to sever all ties with Su Yan, leaving him penniless. Simultaneously, he declared that his grandson, Cheng Tianhao, would take over Su Yan's position as CEO of the Su Group.
With this straight-forward action, Su Dongkun signaled to everyone that Cheng Tianhao was the future heir to the Su Group.
Surprisingly, this announcement caused an uproar in the business world. It also caused Cheng Tianhao's stock to rise significantly, swiftly replacing Su Yan as Jin City's most desired bachelor.
Su Yan's decision to give up the Su Family for Bai Wanrou stirred up a myriad of reactions. While some sighed in admiration, most people thought he was foolish to give up such a substantial family business for a woman.
As for Bai Wanrou, some envied her, some were jealous, and there were those who despised her.
Su Yan, the once top-rate bachelor of Jin City, had a fan group. These fans were unable to accept that Bai Wanrou's actions caused Su Yan to relinquish his family business. So they confronted Bai Wanrou in school.
"Leave Yan immediately!" To them, he was the prince in their fantasies. Although the prince still looked handsome without his family assets, is he still a prince if he no longer has a kingdom to inherit?
Without noble status, he was no different from any ordinary person! They couldn't bear to see their prince turn into an ordinary handsome man.
Bai Wanrou resolutely refused, so she ended up being taught a lesson.
"If you don't leave Yan, we will come after you!"
Hobbling, Bai Wanrou returned to the place she was residing with Su Yan, looking completely bedraggled.
Su Yan managed to secure a job as a car mechanic. The boss was quite decent, giving him fifteen hundred a month, including lodging.
Su Dongkun didn't go as far as to completely ruin him. He only forbade Su Yan from getting cushy jobs at large companies, not physical labor.
They lived in an old, dark bungalow. The interior was always gloomy, requiring lights even on sunny days. The atmosphere within wasn't great. As soon as Bai Wanrou moved in, she kept coughing. The June heat was unbearable, making her sweat profusely inside the tiny, dark room. Sleep was practically impossible.
Although Bai Wanrou was an illegitimate child, she had lived a life of luxury from her early years. She'd never experienced such hardship before.