After Being Betrayed I Married the Glamorous CEO-Chapter 267 - 265: An Unbeatable Presence!
Long Qingwen had been nonchalantly swirling the champagne in his hand, his gaze unwaveringly fixed on Wen Ruyue. The potential danger posed by Shen Fanyun didn't bother him in the slightest, nor did he take it seriously. From his perspective as a major figure from the Capital City, he was an insurmountable force in Shen Fanyun's eyes. If he were to impulsively decide to crush Shen Fanyun, it would be as easy as squashing a tiny ant.
Why would I ever pay mind to someone like that? Besides, I've built a stable and robust presence in a place like the Capital City. How could I possibly suffer a setback in a minor place like Hangcheng City?
However, upon hearing his subordinate's report, the middle-aged man, who could arguably be considered an influential figure, felt his brow twitch. "What?" Long Qingwen thought he had misheard. He slowly lifted his head and looked at his loyal subordinate, Xu Haofeng, with a questioning expression, waiting for him to continue.
"That kid... he has a gun," Xu Haofeng said, dazed. If Shen Fanyun hadn't spared him at the last moment, Xu Haofeng didn't know if he would have made it back alive to see Long Qingwen.
The room fell silent. Whether it was Yuan Zhao, Hu Meng, or Wen Ruyue, their expressions were all grim. The place fell deathly quiet, as if time and space themselves had frozen. This sudden news was truly startling.
This was especially true for Yuan Zhao. When he recalled Shen Fanyun's cold, mocking smile and his brutal methods, the memory alone made him feel as if he were sitting on pins and needles. His pores bristled without warning as a shadow-like fear once again shot through every one of his nerves.
He began to wonder if it had been too rash to so boldly stand by Wen Ruyue and Long Qingwen's side today. Could it be that this so-called big shot from the Capital City and a top-tier star in the entertainment industry were no match for Shen Fanyun? If even Boss Long wasn't his opponent, aren't we doomed this time? Shen Fanyun had already given Hu Meng and me a chance to apologize and admit our mistakes. Now, not only did we treat his words as hot air, but we're also acting as if nothing happened, attending this so-called charity gala with Wen Ruyue. If it turns out that Long Qingwen and Wen Ruyue are no match for Shen Fanyun, how is what Hu Meng and I did any different from actively courting death? It's like we've forcefully slammed the door on the lifeline Shen Fanyun left for us!
HISS. Yuan Zhao involuntarily sucked in a sharp breath, his face filled with a panic that he quickly suppressed.
As for Hu Meng sitting beside him, she was just as terrified, her mouth completely dry.
She, too, realized that this matter was far from as simple as she had imagined. Look at it from Lu Feiyan's perspective. This newcomer suddenly had access to top industry resources and massive promotional power, shooting to fame overnight. How could she possibly be some minor character without a powerful backer, someone to be pushed around at will? If she were truly insignificant, she never would have gained such immense popularity in such a short time. The entertainment industry is a very pragmatic place; without a solid background, who would be willing to promote you? After all, beautiful and talented girls are a dime a dozen, more numerous than fish in the great rivers! Now, Lu Feiyan's backer has finally been revealed. That Shen fellow actually has a gun! How on earth did he get his hands on something like that!
Although everyone present had status, they were all law-abiding citizens leading respectable lives. Even Long Qingwen was just a legitimate businessman. Taking a huge step back, while Long Qingwen indeed had an extensive network that made him seem untouchable, even when facing enemies or arch-rivals, he still had to rely on legitimate methods to deal with them.
But in a country with extremely strict control over firearms, guns were something that absolutely could not be brought out into the open, unless one belonged to the relevant departments. Even then, people from those departments couldn't just pull out a gun over a simple disagreement and flash it in public. From this, it was clear that Shen Fanyun's background was extraordinarily mysterious.
Perhaps he's a high-ranking official in one of those departments, possessing privileges far beyond the imagination of ordinary people. If that's really the case, Long Qingwen would be completely out of his league. Although he has a wide network and considerable power, when faced with someone who holds absolute authority in that specific field, Long Qingwen really wouldn't stand a chance!
The atmosphere in the room suddenly grew cold. The group looked at one another, and though no one spoke, their minds were racing with different thoughts. Their expressions were somber, devoid of their earlier cheer and ease.
After a long pause, Long Qingwen finally asked Xu Haofeng in a casual tone, "Are you sure it was the real thing? Not a toy?"
"A toy?" Xu Haofeng was taken aback. He hadn't considered that. The incident had happened too quickly and unexpectedly. His legs had gone weak on the spot, and he had dropped to his knees. He hadn't had any time to confirm whether the object Shen Fanyun produced was real or fake. When something like that is pulled on you, what blockhead's first thought is to verify its authenticity? Besides, putting aside the possibility of it being fake, what if it was real? What if he stupidly tried to inspect it and Shen Fanyun just shot him? Xu Haofeng wasn't a complete idiot. He didn't have the courage to make such a life-threatening gamble. Furthermore, Shen Fanyun's demeanor at the time had been far too frightening. Xu Haofeng didn't believe it was fake; it didn't seem like posturing at all. At this moment, the image of Shen Fanyun resurfaced in Xu Haofeng's mind—he was a man of truly imposing stature.
"If you didn't verify its authenticity, then what are you panicking for?" Long Qingwen slammed his champagne glass onto the table. "This is all it takes to frighten you?"
He glanced at Wen Ruyue, Yuan Zhao, and Hu Meng. Seeing every last one of them looking as if their mothers had just died, he felt his anger surge.
For crying out loud, these are people who've seen the world. How can they lack even a shred of composure? Perhaps the guy deliberately pulled this stunt to intimidate or even threaten them. In reality, the thing was probably a fake, just for show. And now, Shen Fanyun's goal has been achieved. I can understand Yuan Zhao and Hu Meng being frightened, but why is a top-tier celebrity like Wen Ruyue in such a fluster, looking like a soulless husk?
"With me here, what is there to fear?" Long Qingwen said, disgruntled, giving Wen Ruyue a thoughtful look.
Wen Ruyue forced an incredibly strained smile. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖
Fear? Is that something you can just talk away? Especially when I think about how Shen Fanyun, with just a single sentence, managed to summon the great lawyer Qin Lie, who had been in seclusion for over a decade. And it wasn't for some earth-shattering matter, but simply to deal with me, a major celebrity. And then there's the fact that to lure me into his trap, Shen Fanyun casually spent one or two hundred million yuan just to pave the way. Now, he even has a lethal weapon. Just what in the world is this man's background?
