Thanks to the topic on «Another Side of Family Life» that aired today, major gossip forums across the internet have completely crashed from overload. Countless netizens have swarmed in, watching the live broadcast while simultaneously opening their own chat groups and forum communities to discuss in real time.
First came the video of Su Ran and Lu Huanjin kissing, then the top star boldly made his relationship public, and after that, You Sui personally claimed to be the great-grandmother and appointed Lu Huanjin as the legitimate eldest great-grandson’s wife. This series of shocking reveals left even the most battle-hardened, gossip-seasoned netizens completely overwhelmed.
Although in this day and age, people view homosexuality and heterosexuality the same way, a top star coming out live and revealing his relationship, with the other party being his former sworn enemy, a capitalist joy-seeker who used to take pleasure in dragging the entire entertainment industry down with him, who now willingly submits to being tamed by the little great-grandfather and calls himself “great-grandmother”—aren’t these two events happening together just a bit too outrageous?
A large screen in the main hall was projecting the livestream, and the comment section was updating in real time, the scrolling messages dizzying to the eye.
【Is this seriously not just a scripted stunt to mess with viewers?】
【Aaaaaah, I heard it, I definitely heard it! Just now, You Sui really referred to himself as Great-grandmother! He and little great-grandfather are real! They’re real!】
【This isn’t a publicity stunt?!】
【Are they about to cut the stream and issue a statement saying the wrong video got played, and it’s all just a misunderstanding?】
【Do. Not. End. The. Stream! Nobody’s allowed to leave until everything is explained! (clutches at shirt corner, crying bitterly)】
At this very moment, the incident had gotten so big that the livestream couldn’t continue normally. The guests were scattered around the sofa, sitting in different corners, staring at each other in confusion, caught in the strange atmosphere, and unusually silent.
The host clearly hadn’t expected the follow-up video to be this explosive either. She was at a complete loss, looking helplessly toward the backstage area. She exchanged glances with the assistant director, signaling whether they should just cut the broadcast given such a massive accident. But how could the assistant director make that kind of call? He could only turn as well to look at the one person in charge.
After enjoying this thrilling turn of events, You Sui, of course, knew when to stop. Just as he was about to arrange for a temporary pause in the livestream, the deathly silent atmosphere was suddenly broken by great-grandfather, who still looked completely calm.
Su Weisheng merely glanced at the text on the bullet screen. His expression remained calm, showing not the slightest trace of panic or anger. His tone was still light and casual: “There’s no reason to end the stream. Lu Huanjin does indeed count as the legitimate eldest great-grandson’s wife of the Su family. The betrothal ceremony has already been given. What is there that can’t be said?”
【!!!】
【Holy crap, is little great-grandfather really this bold with his words?!】
【《Noble Household’s Eldest Granddaughter-in-Law: Lu Huanjin》】
【But what about You Sui! The important thing is what You Sui just called himself!!!】
Su Weisheng chuckled and said, “Didn’t you hear it yourself? He called himself great-grandmother—then that’s exactly what he is.”
As he spoke, he cast a faint glance toward the backstage, at the man with fox-like eyes blinking innocently, pretending to look clueless. To say this whole thing wasn’t arranged by him… not even a ghost would believe it.
【Crap, he actually just said that out loud?!】
“Why wouldn’t I say it?” Su Weisheng asked in confusion, “It’s not some kind of secret that needs to be hidden. It’s just that someone wanted a title to feel secure. If he wants it, then give it to him.”
Tsk. Yuan Le didn’t get a title even by the end of his past life, so it’s perfectly normal that he lacks a sense of security now.
To Su Weisheng, public announcements were neither here nor there, but since this was his partner and he doted on him, as long as what Yuan Le wanted wasn’t too unreasonable, he was happy to go along with it.
The netizens were now completely stunned.
【Great-grandfather is so doting… So it was Director You who wanted a title?】
【I’m dying laughing. So the video was deliberately released? It wasn’t a broadcast accident at all. Director You pulled all this off just to go public with their relationship—tsk tsk tsk. This feels like watching a subplot where some D-list celebrity reveals a secret affair just to force her way into marrying rich.】
【Holy crap holy crap holy crap—great-grandfather still looks so calm and in control while publicly announcing their relationship? I’m swooning, just end me now.】
【The camera panned toward You Sui for a moment—I took a screenshot. Not only did he not look embarrassed, he was even smiling at great-grandfather. His fox eyes curved, and he looked so pleased, so happy…】
【As expected of the entertainment industry’s biggest gossip show. Not only does it expose the guests’ scandals, but it even puts its own on full display to share with everyone. You win. I’m crying.】
The CP fans were already so excited that they were going delirious:
【LuSu Street is real!!! Black-red is real too!!!】
【Aaaaah, the official couple themselves have confirmed it. It’s all real! All of it!】
【CP fans in front, stop celebrating. President Lu is the legitimate eldest great-grandson’s wife, and Director You is the great-grandmother. They’re both bottoms—your ship is reversed.】
【?】
【???】
【WTF! How could this happen?!】
After the ecstatic high came a return to reason. Realizing this truth, the CP fans were completely dumbfounded.
#Good news: Two of my ships went official in one day#
#Bad news: The roles are completely reversed#
From joy to grief in a single day. “LuSu Street” and “Black-red CP” had already become the twin giants of the recent fanfiction circles, and now? Everything had collapsed.
【Is this real? I refuse to believe it.】
【Noble Household’s Eldest Granddaughter-in-Law: Lu Huanjin · The Dignified and Virtuous Great-Grandmother】
【Aaaaah shut up already!】
【From afar, I saw someone building a mansion. When I got closer, it turned out to be a villa built by the rival CP fans; suddenly, I heard the sound of a house collapsing. When I turned my head, it was my own CP’s house that had fallen…】
【Can the Earth keep spinning without the Black-Red CP? It’s just barely hanging on! Just barely hanging on! Just barely hanging on!】
【I don’t care, I don’t care, I don’t care! Who says the great-grandmother can’t be the top? My top likes calling himself ‘wife’ and voluntarily marrying into the family. What about it! What about it!】
The CP fans who had been overjoyed to the point of half-madness were now completely insane.
Even the top star’s agency was about to lose it. That little brat’s career had just begun to warm up, and now he was pulling stunts again. Seriously, they couldn’t have a single peaceful day. What kind of normal person throws away top-tier fame just to publicly reveal a relationship?
He Heng grumbled as he contacted the top star to get a grasp of the situation while also starting to arrange the company’s internal PR strategy. What else could he do? They had signed a twenty-year contract with the top star. This damn thing was just mutual torment.
Thankfully, Su Ran wasn’t like other normal traffic idols. While everyone else relied on girlfriend-fans to survive, his fanbase, aside from the mom-fans, was entirely made up of CP fans. Even after a bombshell like this, there wasn’t a large-scale fan drop. On the contrary, it pushed his popularity to a new peak.
He Heng even asked with concern, “What about the solo fans? No backlash or drama from them?”
His assistant gave an “uhh” and replied hesitantly, “The solo fans, led by ‘Pearl of the Pearl’, are currently full of a baffling sense of competitiveness. After Brother Ran’s official announcement, their first reaction wasn’t cursing or unfollowing, but to persistently and relentlessly continue fighting with Lu-fans, all the while calling him ‘legitimate eldest daughter-in-law’ every other sentence…”
He Heng: “…I guess this is what they mean by ‘fans follow their idol’s lead’.”
But the most outrageous part was still to come. Despite the scale of the public announcement, there hadn’t been any substantial negative consequences. Instead, He Heng actually received a flood of advertising offers wanting to invite the top star. However, most luxury brands were clearly trying to get in touch with little great-grandfather.
He Heng: …Sorry, that person isn’t signed under our company. Maybe go ask the top star’s great-grandmother?
He had considered persuading great-grandfather to sign under the company and debut officially, but there had never been a good opportunity. Now, there was no point in even hoping. With that kind of backing standing behind him, it was obvious they weren’t someone his company could afford to mess with.
There were still three to five days left before the season ended, but every single day felt like a grueling life-and-death trial for both the guests and the production team. Today’s live broadcast had finally wrapped up. The moment the screen went dark, everyone let out a synchronized sigh of relief. With expressions like survivors of a disaster, they began to file out.
Su Ran, walking along, couldn’t help wanting to complain to Lu Huanjin about how deviously great-grandmother had plotted against him. But remembering that You Sui might overhear, he cautiously glanced around before the words reached his lips, and only when they had walked far enough did he start grumbling.
Only Su Weisheng remained unhurried. He stayed in his seat playing a round of a game. Only after finishing did he slowly get up and start heading back.
By the time he came out, everyone else had already wrapped up and was getting ready to rest. The courtyard gradually quieted down. Su Weisheng entered the east wing, pushed open the bedroom door, and was just about to turn on the light when a strong hand grabbed his wrist to stop him. The other hand wrapped tightly around his waist, pulling him into an embrace.
Su Weisheng didn’t struggle at all, as if he had expected this. With a chuckle, he said, “What, you won’t even let me turn on the light now? Feeling guilty only now—isn’t it a bit late for that?”
The person behind him rested his chin on Su Weisheng’s shoulder and rubbed it a few times. Because his face was buried in the crook of Su Weisheng’s neck, his voice came out muffled: “You already figured out that today’s incident was me pulling strings. Aren’t you mad?”
“Mad about what?” Su Weisheng leaned lazily into his arms, mimicking the joking tone of the livestream comments: “Mad that our Le’er tried to force a marriage into a rich family by using the official announcement?”
He turned his head slightly and, under the moonlight, saw the flickering light in the man’s eyes, which made him smile unconsciously. “It was just an official announcement, and yet you’re this happy. Even being teased as having forced your way in and called the ‘great-grandmother who married in’, you don’t feel uncomfortable at all?”
You Sui lowered his head and kissed his lips, his fox-like eyes brimming with smugness. “What’s there to feel uncomfortable about? I’ve always been your little wife. Only an idiot like Zhaocai would care what others think, insisting on proving he’s the one on top just for the sake of pride and winning.”
He gently carried the person to the bed, reached out to brush aside the long hair on Su Weisheng’s cheek, and stared unblinkingly at that calm, cool face. In the end, he kissed him again and again with devout obsession, murmuring indistinctly amidst the tenderness, “Matters of the bed, naturally, should be discussed on the bed.”
Su Weisheng’s lips tingled from his kisses. Tilting his head back and narrowing his eyes, he didn’t struggle at all. He merely reached out casually, fingers toying with the stray strands of hair on his head, and lazily stretched out his body.
Did it matter who was on top or the bottom?
He could lie here, and the person on top of him would still be his to command at will—his eternally obedient little monster.
The group chat “Main Heir’s House Struggle Guide” now had two new members: one was the little assistant, and the other, of course, was Lu Huanjin. At this moment, the atmosphere in the group was exuberant, like a New Year’s celebration.
My Husband Can Screw a Cactus: Now that eldest great-grandson has a daughter-in-law, his status in Great-Grandfather’s heart will surely soar. The day the wild great-grandson gets kicked out of the house is right around the corner!
Jiang Jinbao: That’s right! Even if Great-Grandmother whispers sweet nothings to him at night, so what? He only has one teammate, while you, eldest great-grandson, have an entire group of brilliant strategists!
Su Ran, in high spirits, sent out a red envelope to celebrate: Not bad. Everyone, keep up the good work!
My Husband Can Screw a Cactus: Eldest great-grandson is so generous!
Jiang Jinbao: To repay the eldest great-grandson’s deep affection for me, I’ve already thought of a way to earn you some extra points.
Hearing that, Su Ran immediately perked up: Let’s hear it!
Jiang Jinbao cheerfully reported his progress: I heard Great-Grandfather wants to shoot a movie, so I took the initiative and recommended myself on the spot. Though he didn’t agree right away, there’s already a faint sign that he might cave…
Su Ran felt a foreboding chill: What do you mean, “cave”?
Jiang Jinbao: Great-Grandfather picked out a few plot points in the Legend of the High Priest’s script that he found unreasonable. He said that as long as I can prove those scenes have a historical basis, he’ll appoint me as his exclusive scriptwriter!
Jiang Jinbao: I’m already digging into the history from two hundred years ago, and I even found a private museum that specializes in exhibiting artifacts from that very period. Let me investigate a bit more thoroughly. Eldest great-grandson, we will collaborate again in the future—our twin swords will unite!
Su Ran: Calm down… You really shouldn’t be making bets with Great-Grandfather like that!
Jiang Jinbao was extremely displeased when he heard that: Eldest great-grandson actually doesn’t trust me this much? Just you wait, I will prove myself!”
Su Ran: “……”
He tossed his phone aside and burst into angry cursing: “What the hell was Jiang Yimian thinking?! How could he dare to bet something like that with Great-Grandfather? Isn’t he basically just handing himself over to be slaughtered? With a strategist like this by my side, wouldn’t I be thoroughly humiliated along with him?!”
Lu Huanjin was puzzled by how worked up he was. “If the script he wrote really doesn’t match your family’s records, wouldn’t it be enough to just pull out the family genealogy and show him? That’d get him to give up. What are you so anxious about?”
Su Ran: “It definitely doesn’t match. In fact, it’s worlds apart.” He frowned and mumbled vaguely, “But that part of history wasn’t passed down in written form, so it’s hard to explain…”
How do you even begin to say something like that?
No written records—because the person in question is literally watching this trash script play out right now. If Great-Grandfather doesn’t speak up, there’s no way he can say anything either.
Thinking of that, he shook his head solemnly. He thought of Jiang Yimian, who was clutching that ridiculous script and determined to prove himself right, then looked over at Lu Huanjin, who was still completely lost in confusion. In that moment, he deeply felt just how hard it was to be the only one with a god’s-eye view of the truth.
He knew—but he couldn’t say.
“No way…” He thought for a moment, “I still can’t just leave this alone. Tomorrow, I’ll go try to feel out Great-Grandfather’s attitude and see what he thinks.”
The next day at noon, Su Ran was still worried about that embarrassing friend of his, so after preparing what he wanted to say, he went to find Great-Grandfather. Unexpectedly, both the bedroom and study were empty. After asking around among the staff, when he reached the tool room behind the back chamber, he caught sight from afar of a tall, slender figure carving jade. The plain dark work clothes couldn’t hide the casual, effortless aura he carried. The sharp carving knife in his fingers moved nimbly like a toy.
“Great-Grandfather.”
Su Ran came closer and sat down beside Su Weisheng, casually opening a topic: “You said before you wanted to shoot a movie. Have you picked a director or scriptwriter yet?”
Su Weisheng kept carving jade and answered offhandedly, “The director is still being looked for, but the scriptwriter, well, there are a few pretty interesting candidates.”
Su Ran’s heart tightened. “Who are they…”
Su Weisheng stopped carving and glanced at him sideways. “You want to ask if it’s Jiang Jinbao?”
“That definitely can’t be him!” Su Ran immediately objected. “With that bet between you two, it’s obvious he’s going to lose…”
He hesitated, then cautiously added, “But recently he’s been researching some private museum. Seems like they have exhibits related to historical artifacts from two hundred years ago. Anyway, this kid is pretty headstrong. How do you plan to make him face reality when the time comes?”
Su Weisheng thought for a moment, then said, “Like dragging him to the Underworld to chat with those historical figures from two hundred years ago that he wrote about?”
That sounded intense. Su Ran asked with concern, “Will he be able to come back?”
“Of course he can come back.” Su Weisheng gave him a strange look. “If not, what would be the point of leaving him in the Underworld? There’s no suitable work for him over there.”
“…Oh.” Su Ran exhaled in relief. He wasn’t really afraid of how Great-Grandfather would treat Jiang Jinbao, but this kid’s script was actually arranged by Great-Grandmother! And Great-Grandmother was clearly even more grudging than Great-Grandfather. Now that Great-Grandfather had said this much, knowing Jiang Jinbao would at most get a lesson and nothing serious, Su Ran felt reassured.
After this topic passed, Su Weisheng continued focusing on carving the jade. Su Ran watched as he shaped a palm-sized jade piece into smooth contours. From the vague outline, it was clearly a chibi-style little figure. Curious, he asked, “Great-Grandfather, what kind of magical artifact is this?”
“It’s not a magical artifact, I’m just making figurines,” Su Weisheng said, then pointed to a cabinet nearby. “A family portrait.”
Inside the cabinet were already two exquisitely carved small figures made of white jade, which looked like Great-Grandfather and Great-Great-Grandfather.
Su Weisheng shook the barely outlined figure in his hand and said, “This one is Yinzi, your uncle, Great-Great-Granduncle Su Laiyin, your Great-Great-Grandfather’s younger brother. After finishing his figure, the next one will be you, then your dad, and your grandpa will also make time to have one done.”
Su Ran’s eyes lit up—he was included!
But Great-Grandfather mentioned Su Yinian and Su Cheng, yet didn’t mention Su Ning! Sure enough, Great-Grandfather’s favor was gradually shifting towards him. It wouldn’t be long before the wild great-grandson would be kicked out of the family!
The great-grandson’s lips curled up proudly, excited to soon become Great-Grandfather’s only grandson.
Su Weisheng gave him a strange look. “It’s just a little figurine. Are you really this excited?”
“Cough…” The great-grandson pressed down the corner of his mouth and casually changed the subject, “My uncle, Great-Great-Granduncle Su Laiyin, is he Su Ning’s great-grandfather?”
“Mm, that’s him.”
“What kind of person was he?” Su Ran was very curious.
“My youngest son…”
Su Weisheng put down the carving knife in his hand and thoughtfully recalled the past. He said, “Yinzi was very talented, but as a child, he tended to get stuck on things, which caused him to create a lot of unnecessary troubles for himself. However, later on, Yuan Le managed him for me, and slowly he improved.”
“Why?”
“Because Yinzi’s personality was too stubborn, but Yuan Le was the exact opposite. He was meticulous and cunning, willing to cross any line to achieve his goals. After Yinzi apprenticed under him, within less than half a year, his personality underwent a complete transformation.”
As he grew up, Yinzi became even smarter and more likable than in childhood. If it weren’t for his ‘broken sleeve’ (his homosexuality), the clan leader position would have suited him better than Laijin. But who would have guessed the youngest son could work so wildly with his teacher—and still be able to reproduce through egg hatching.
Thinking of this, he shook his head in disbelief.
Su Ran was puzzled: “You like my great-great-uncle so much, but I’ve never seen you summon him to the living world. Is it that he doesn’t want to come out, or is he not in the Underworld?”
Su Weisheng gave him a meaningful glance and said, “No rush. Soon enough, you’ll meet him.”
“Huh?” The great-grandson didn’t understand.
Su Weisheng patted his shoulder. “Once my family portrait is finished carving, it’ll be about time for the family meeting.”
What? A family meeting!
Su Ran’s expression instantly grew serious.
That same night, Su Weisheng’s cabinet was already lined with a row of little figurines.
Before going to sleep, as usual, he checked the backend of the Underworld app. Thinking of the million souls in the livestream room, sincerely hoping to “volunteer” to work for the High Priest, Su Weisheng prepared to call his eldest son up from the Underworld to ask about the situation.
He called, but no response.
…?
Su Weisheng thought for a moment, then switched to another talisman. Closing and opening his eyes, he entered a dream. Sure enough, he saw his great-grandson diligently practicing acting, simulating a real battlefield from reality.
The three old men, long past their bold and spirited days of scolding children, were now dozing off together, yawning widely.
Unfortunately, before they could fall asleep, Su Ran, just finished a round of battlefield training, shook them awake: “Dad, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa, you three stop talking and arrange me some new lessons, make them harder, quickly, hurry!”
Su Laijin, still groggy and sleepy, was tormented by his great-grandson: “I remember you were throwing up all over the battlefield a few days ago, crying and screaming like a madman. How come you’re suddenly so pumped up now, like you’re on steroids?”
“Tsk, I’m the legitimate eldest great-grandson of our family, bearing the hope of the Su clan’s future. If I don’t work hard, who will?” Su Ran said confidently.
Su Laijin almost scared the sleep out of himself at that, blinking suspiciously as he sized up Su Ran, as if trying to confirm whether his great-grandson had been possessed. Finally, he cautiously asked, “Why is the eldest great-grandson suddenly so eager?”
Su Ran frowned, wearing an expression that said, Great-Grandpa, why are you so unambitious? He reminded him, “Is Great-Grandfather planning to hold a family meeting?”
“That’s right,” Su Laijin nodded.
Seeing his indifferent expression, Su Ran wailed with frustration, “When the time comes, you and your brother have to attend. You both have great-grandsons. Don’t you two have to compete over whose great-grandson is more accomplished? Won’t Great-Grandfather compare me and him to see which kid deserves more favor? If I lose in that comparison, can I still be the legitimate eldest great-grandson of the family? Will I be robbed of that position?”
Su Laijin was stunned. “You want to compete with Su Ning? Over the position of legitimate eldest great-grandson? No way… Don’t worry, kid, the legitimate eldest great-grandson will definitely be you. He won’t compete with you.”
Hearing this, Su Ran grew even more anxious, pounding his chest and sighing, “Great-Grandpa, how can you be so unmotivated! To just hope he won’t compete with me? That’s naïve!”
Su Laijin: “……”
But honestly, there’s no need to compete. You two aren’t even in the same generation.
Unfortunately, the ambitious legitimate eldest great-grandson didn’t listen to the old man’s advice at all. He just shook the three of them, forcing everyone to hustle with him, completely wearing out and despairing the three old men.
Su Weisheng watched for a while from the side, then quietly left.
It’s good that the legitimate eldest great-grandson has a fighting spirit, but he won’t interfere. Let the four generations of grandfather and grandsons work hard together.
The next day, close to noon.
After pulling an all-nighter, the great-grandson finally caught some sleep. Half asleep, he heard the noisy chatter outside in the courtyard. Yawning and wearing slippers in a disheveled state, he came out just in time to see Great-Grandfather leading Su Ning, elegant and handsome in a suit, into the east wing, followed by Lu Huanjin and Bai Songyin.
Su Ran snapped awake.
His expression turned serious, as if facing a great enemy. He coldly stared at Su Ning with suspicion and resistance, then slowly said, “I know why you’re here, but it’s useless. The legitimate eldest great-grandson of this family can only be me, and you’re destined to be an unvalued collateral branch.”
Su Ning: …?
Su Ning looked at this clueless idiot, stayed silent for a moment, then slowly said, “Do you know who you’re talking to?”
Su Ran sneered, “I’m talking to a collateral great-grandson who doesn’t even have a name granted by Great-Grandfather and can only be called Ning Ning.” Then he went inside, grabbed something, and when he came back, he threw it on the table with arrogant defiance like he was making a big move: “I’m different. My name was carefully chosen by Great-Grandfather!”
Everyone looked down in the direction he threw. There lay a brand-new ID card. Nobody knew when Top Star secretly got it done, but now the ID card bore his photo, and in the name section, boldly written:
—Su Zhaocai.
Everyone: Damn!
Top Star, you’re trying so hard to fight for favor and secure the position of legitimate eldest great-grandson that you’ve completely lost face!
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