Chapter 522 Loud and Clear
The entire place was suddenly submerged in silence. At one point, someone even hiccuped as the shock overwhelmed them.
Director Hao looked at Song Yu Han with a frown on his face as if he didn't buy what he was telling him. However, combined with Song Yu Han's serious expression and Ran Xueyi's indifferent attitude after he dropped that bomb, it made him doubt his own existence.
"This… Haha… This young man surely knows how to jest. YH Group's chairman?" Director Hao still did not want to believe that this man, whose face could topple every actor and model in the industry, was the same man a lot of people feared without even meeting him.
It was not only him who thought of this. YH Group was not a small-time company. It was not even a medium-sized company that thrived hard in the business world. Rather, it was one of the biggest companies in the country. Their networth was over hundred billion dollars!
Although he was not listed in the Forbs' article in the top billionaires of the world, Song Yu Han, the chairman who founded YH Group, was undeniably someone who could stand toe to toe with any of these billionaires!
How could that imminent and ultra-important person have the time to attend an after-party? Much less become Ran Xueyi's husband?!
That's completely impossible!
But then, they all remembered that scene of them walking on the red carpet during the All Star Night Gala. That even exploded more than expected with just the report of him attending it.
Furthermore, Ran Xueyi was a veteran actress, who retired from the scene for five years, before making a comeback. Still, that didn't change the fact that she was an actress. How could she possibly cling to his thigh and become his wife?
Director Hao and the others guessed at the time when they saw her walking down the red carpet with Song Yu Han that she had a little friendship with him. And with Song Yu Han's response when asked what was her relationship with her, he said that he knew her husband and was very familiar with him.
Then, what the hell was going on?
How did Song Yu Han, who claimed himself to be Ran Xueyi's husband's friend, suddenly become her husband?
Did she divorce her husband to become Song Yu Han's wife?!
Everyone was confused and dazed by this sudden revelation. Most didn't believe Song Yu Han's words. Some believed him but became suspicious because of his dubious relationship with Ran Xueyi.
The deputy director couldn't stand it anymore and broke the silence. "Uhh… Are you really Mr. Song Yu Han?"
Song Yu Han offered him a polite smile and replied, "Is there a need for me to pretend as someone else that is not me? Would it not make me a criminal?"
What he said was quite reasonable. Identity theft was a serious crime. And if he was, he'd be impersonating someone that could never be offended. Would he really announce in front of a crowd that he is Song Yu Han if he was lying?
"If you're still doubting me… Do you want me to make an official announcement and have YH Group make an article that I'm not pretending to be someone else?"
The deputy director paled at this. He hurriedly said, "No, please don't! I was just too stunned and happy that I doubted my own eyes. It's good that you're real!"
There was no way he could survive safely in the entertainment world when the words that he offended Song Yu Han was spread. He could only retreat in fear and made an excuse of relieving himself in the restroom to leave the place. As for whether he was telling the truth or not, only the deputy director knew the truth.
Song Yu Han did not care whether they believed him or not. It doesn't matter as they'll soon learn the truth. He turned to Ran Xueyi, pulled her into his arms, and said, "I apologize for my words previously. It seems that it made people misunderstand my words. I thought by simply appearing beside my wife on the red carpet and telling the world how similar I am to her husband was clear enough."
Of course, they knew what he was talking about. But how could they possibly get his hint? It was hidden very well that no one even thought that Song Yu Han was Ran Xueyi's husband!
No… wait. Her fans did say that they looked great together.
But that was it. No one expected them to be married to each other.
"It's because you made it sound like I'm married to someone else. That's why everyone was mistaken." Ran Xueyi let herself be pulled into his embrace and raised her brows at him. The two were very intimate in front of everyone.
Song Yu Han shrugged. "It's not my fault. Do I have to spell everything to everyone that you're my wife?"
Of course not. Even if he did tell the truth to the world, they probably won't believe it just like now. Besides, he was being considerate with the occasion that night. He didn't have to steal the attention of everyone with the truth that he is married to Ran Xueyi.
Now that he finally found a chance and place to reveal it, he didn't hold back anymore.
Turning to everyone, Song Yu Han swept his cold eyes once before he said, "I hope everyone will take care of my wife in the future."
Just a few words made Ran Xueyi untouchable in the entertainment industry. Those who had intentions and those who did not have any, quickly changed their perception of Ran Xueyi. Being married to a man like Song Yu Han, just how talented and skillful Ran Xueyi turned out to be able to snatch him?
The other investors and sponsors who were still in disbelief recalled that they awfully talked behind Ran Xueyi's back. Their backs were instantly soaked with cold sweat, and averted their eyes away from Song Yu Han and Ran Xueyi.
Director Hao, who shamelessly spoke earlier, and thought he could pull in Song Yu Han to his side, now became fearful. He lowered his head, wishing he could turn himself into an invisible man.
But fate could be extremely hateful sometimes.
"Director Hao, what's wrong with you? You look a little bit pale. Are you alright?" Ran Xueyi moved her eyes to look at him.
In an instant, several pairs of eyes fell on his body. Director Hao shrunk his neck and wanted to disappear.
"Uh… I… I'm fine," he stammered, his eyes looked down on the ground.
"Is that so?" Ran Xueyi smiled but she did not want to ruin this night because of Director Hao. So she turned her attention to Director Sun and said, "Tonight is the after party of the film. Let's all have fun and celebrate. Director Sun, why don't you come to the front and make a speech?"
Director Sun already had this intention from the very beginning. Ran Xueyi helped him take over the spotlight and he was very thankful to her.
Soon enough, he went to the table and grabbed a knife and wine glass. He gently tapped the knife on the glass, making a crisp sound across the hall, taking everyone's focus.
"We're very thankful for everyone's attendance tonight. The success of the film wouldn't have been possible if not for everyone's effort and hard work. Thank you, everyone for letting me direct this film and bring this in front of the audience!"
Once he was done, he bowed his head and continued, "I am also very grateful to the investors, sponsors, and friends, who are able to come tonight…"
Ran Xueyi listened to Director Sun making a speech. She felt Miao Li tugging the sleeve of her dress, which made her turn her head towards her.
Then, with a low voice, Miao Li said, "Let's go to our table."
There were ten seats in each round table. The hall was not too big so it only had seven big round tables. The table where Miao Li was seated was the main table. Su Zixi had already taken his seat by the time that Director Sun started his speech.
Miao Li was so eager to talk and gossip with her that she pulled Ran Xueyi to take a seat next to her. Ran Xueyi was interested to hear what she had to say to her and let herself be pulled towards her.
"Xueyi."
Just then, Song Yu Han's low voice sounded from the other direction.
Ran Xueyi turned her head to him, and Song Yu Han looked at her. The chandelier in the hall made Song Yu Han look exquisite and handsome.
"You should sit beside me," Song Yu Han told her.
His voice was not too loud, but it was still heard by Ran Xueyi and Miao Li.
In the end, Ran Xueyi had to apologize to Miao Li and sit beside Song Yu Han.
This 𝓬ontent is taken from f(r)eeweb(n)ovel.𝒄𝒐𝙢