AMRWFA -Chapter 143 I Fell in Love, But I Broke Up

At this time, Jian Lichang was still just a minor, barely-known small-time actress with very little fan attention.

Following Ruan Yaoyao’s advice, she quietly posted a breakup statement online:

“New to this world, unaware of love’s poison. Now we have parted ways. May the future be filled with warm sunshine—no worries ahead.”

Ruan Yaoyao gave it a “like.”

Yu Xiangqiao followed.

Then came the Xu Group, Xu Chengyan’s company, Yun Jinxian’s company, and even Yu Xiangqiao’s family business.

A completely unknown girl—yet so many corporate big shots were following her and liking her post?!

Ruan Yaoyao had underestimated the sharp eyes of fans. Especially since her own account had amassed a huge following, people quickly traced their way to Jian Lichang’s page.

[Ahhhh… such a stunning natural beauty!]

[I knew it—why would a rich lady follow some random small-time newbie for no reason? This face is unreal! How can someone be this beautiful?!]

[Is she new? She’s gorgeous! Why haven’t I seen her in the entertainment industry before?]

[Wait, did anyone notice? The rich lady didn’t just follow this one—she followed another pretty girl too~]

[Spotted.]

[Spotted.]

[Spotted.]

…

[Such a beautiful girl actually broke up?! What kind of blind man would let her go?]

[Could it be because she entered the entertainment industry, so they split?]

[Sacrificing love for career? Ruthless—but I like it. Go for it, sis! Love can be found again, but a career is harder to rebuild.]

[Girl, now that you’ve got this super gorgeous rich lady backing you, you’re definitely going to rise. Don’t worry—just work hard!]

…

Before her new drama even aired, Jian Lichang gained a bit of attention because of her “breakup.”

Of course, since she still wasn’t well-known and there had been no deliberate promotion, it only caused a small ripple and quickly faded away.

As a result, Lu Yuanqing didn’t notice it at all.

After exchanging harsh words with Ruan Yaoyao that day, he had people investigate the Xu Group and the startup company of Xu’s second young master. He wanted to see exactly what gave Ruan Yaoyao the confidence to stand against him.

At the same time, he had his secretary purchase several expensive gifts for Jian Lichang and invited her out to meet.

Unfortunately, Jian Lichang not only refused to see him but also returned all the gifts, stating that since they had already terminated their “contractual” relationship, it would be inappropriate to meet again and risk unnecessary trouble.

“Good! Very good!”

Lu Yuanqing was furious. He went straight to Jian Lichang’s parents and tried to manipulate them, claiming he was worried about her—that she might have encountered someone suspicious and been deceived by that woman…

Her parents immediately grew anxious and called Jian Lichang, asking what was going on and why someone seemed to be targeting her again.

“Mom, don’t you remember? I told you about my godmother last time.”

“Oh, your godmother… what about her?”

Jian Lichang sighed helplessly. “After she learned about my relationship with Uncle Lu, she told me to end it, saying it wasn’t appropriate. She said there’s no such thing as a secret that never gets out—if people found out, they wouldn’t think Uncle Lu was protecting me. They’d think I was being kept by him, which would ruin his good intentions…”

Uncle Lu was such a good person—how could she do something so “terrible”?

So it was better to end things early. Once she broke up, she would be “clean” again. Even if people in the industry knew she had been with Uncle Lu for a while, since she hadn’t gained any resources from him, it would be harder for others to smear her. She could simply say it had been a “relationship.”

After all, relationships can begin—and they can end. That’s normal.

Moreover, now that she had her godmother’s protection, even if rumors spread, it sounded far better than being supported by a man old enough to be her father.

“But… President Lu said…”

“Mom, I know—did he say that my godmother only recognized me as her goddaughter to use me for favors, like making me accompany people at drinking parties?” Jian Lichang smiled faintly. “My godmother’s sons and daughters-in-law all run companies. She doesn’t lack money—why would she need me to do that? And she even has a son serving in the military. That requires strict background checks—if there were any issues, he wouldn’t even be allowed to serve.”

She then emphasized: if they could suspect her godmother’s motives, why not question Lu Yuanqing’s instead?

He was a big company boss—why would he help a young girl like her for no reason?

And even if he wanted to help, why insist on a “contract boyfriend” arrangement? Why not just be a godfather?

Clearly, he was the one with ulterior motives.

Jian’s father and mother: “…”

Damn!

When you put it that way…

Could that old man Lu actually be targeting their daughter?!

Even if he was a wealthy boss, so what? He was far too old. And it seemed their daughter didn’t even like him.

If she didn’t like him, then that was the end of it.

Given the urgency of the situation, they didn’t dare offend Lu Yuanqing outright. So when he called again, they resorted to stalling—playing dumb, claiming they didn’t know anything, and telling him to ask their daughter directly.

They were old and not particularly capable. If they couldn’t help, then the least they could do was not hold her back.

When Jian Lichang found out, her eyes reddened.

She had always known—no matter what, her parents loved her the most. No matter what outsiders said, as long as she spoke, they would believe her and support her choices.

“Tearing up already?” Ruan Yaoyao said with a smile. “It’s only natural your parents would do this. Since they love you, of course they trust you. Would they side with outsiders instead?”

Jian Lichang wiped her tears. “I thought… at least they’d question me a little.”

“Question what? That you’re lying? Or that you’ve been deceived? This just shows your parents aren’t foolish. They’re ordinary working people, but you’re different—you’re the only college student in your family. Sure, they have more life experience because of their age, but in another sense, you’re standing on their shoulders. You’re more educated, more perceptive, and better able to see the future…”

Ruan Yaoyao continued, “When you hadn’t shown independence, they made plans and decisions for you. But the moment you showed that you wanted to spread your wings, they knew it was time to return the sky—and the power of choice—to you. Only then can you fly higher and farther. And that’s the choice of truly wise parents. You’re very lucky—you have a pair of intelligent and open-minded parents. They’ve become the strongest foundation beneath your feet.”

Because they lifted you up, you have the life you have today!

You are not only their daughter, but also their pride—and their future support!

Jian Lichang nodded gently. “I really am lucky. Not only do I have parents who love me deeply, but I also met you, godmother. You all held up this sky for me, giving me the chance to learn how to fly. No matter how high or far I go in the future, I’ll never forget this. If you ever need me one day, I will definitely repay you.”