After Being Betrayed I Married the Glamorous CEO-Chapter 274 - 272: Why Should I Have Thoughts About You?
This farce caught not only Wen Ruyue but even Shen Fanyun completely off guard. Neither had expected it to devolve into such a mess.
Zhan Feng had been holding back his laughter the entire time.
As for Li Juan, Wen Ruyue's capable subordinate, she was utterly baffled, her eyes wide with confusion. Xu Haofeng and the others standing nearby were also dumbfounded.
"You beast! You've ruined me," Wen Ruyue wailed, her voice thick with accusation as she pointed at Long Qingwen.
Long Qingwen's face was ashen. Faced with Wen Ruyue's accusations and curses, he simply played dumb.
Shen Fanyun saw that the matter was settled. He instructed, "Tomorrow, you will issue a formal apology, and then you will turn yourself in."
"Turn myself in?" Wen Ruyue recoiled, then roared at Shen Fanyun, "A noble person like me, with such a promising future… Why should I turn myself in? To live in some dark, damp, freedomless hole?
"You, Shen! You won't get away with this. Give up that idea right now.
"Even if I was tricked by this damn dog today, it doesn't mean I'm out of options. Rest assured, I will make a comeback and fight you to the very end.
"In this world, there is nothing and no one that can make me willingly turn myself in. Nothing!"
Wen Ruyue shrieked herself hoarse, but the more she yelled, the more she exposed her underlying desperation. She understood her situation better than anyone. Besides, her agency's boss had made it perfectly clear that morning: the company was dropping her. And what did being dropped mean? It meant she had to fend for herself.
"I won't… I won't turn myself in," Wen Ruyue muttered, her expression bleak.
Shen Fanyun didn't bother to respond. Everything was under his control. If Wen Ruyue refused to surrender, she would face a nationwide manhunt. Turning herself in might still earn her lenient treatment. Resisting to the end… Wen Ruyue knew better than anyone what that would mean.
"Let's go back," Shen Fanyun said as he got up, not sparing Wen Ruyue or Long Qingwen another glance.
After leaving the hotel, Shen Fanyun exchanged a few words with Zhan Feng. He decided to take a stroll by himself, so Zhan Feng departed first.
It seemed Hangcheng City was even busier than usual these days, not just because of Wen Ruyue's scandal, but also due to Li Qiuchan's upcoming wedding. Yes, that woman was finally getting married, about to become the object of envy for every woman in the city.
Shen Fanyun lit a cigarette and walked aimlessly. As he approached a large bridal shop, he stopped in his tracks, startled.
In this world, some coincidences truly defied logic.
He actually saw Li Qiuchan. She was trying on a wedding dress, though Han Feng was nowhere in sight.
From Shen Fanyun's vantage point, Li Qiuchan stood before a mirror, clad in a pure white gown, looking like a fairy descended from heaven. Setting aside his personal history with her, it was undeniable that Li Qiuchan's beauty was impeccable.
Her face beamed with a happiness so palpable it was infectious, causing the group of clerks assisting her to feel genuinely happy for her. Everyone praised her and nodded in approval, their focus entirely on Li Qiuchan as they attended to her every need, making various adjustments.
The wedding dress was simple yet elegant, its cut perfectly accentuating Li Qiuchan's figure. She looked more voluptuous and alluring than in her youth. A woman like her was a natural enchantress, growing more radiant and captivating with the passage of time. If one were to disregard her actions and her aloof, arrogant personality, Li Qiuchan's allure was not to be underestimated.
What man in this world didn't like a beautiful woman? Besides, Li Qiuchan was no ordinary beauty.
Shen Fanyun's gaze drifted, as if recalling their school days.
At that moment, the pure white skirt of Li Qiuchan's gown was light and flowing, as soft as a cloud. As if stirred by a gentle breeze, the hem fluttered, adding a unique charm. Soft light enveloped her, making her radiate with a dazzling glow that no one else could overshadow. Her makeup was exquisite yet natural, highlighting her refined and ethereal temperament. Her eyes sparkled with bliss, holding a universe of tenderness and love. It was as if she were ready to step into the hall of matrimony the very next day, to become a wife and a mother, to begin a new chapter of her life. Her lips, unable to suppress the thrill bubbling up from her heart, curved into a perfect, sweet, and bewitching arc. Her hair was meticulously swept up, revealing the beautiful line of her neck—fair, delicate, and flawless, without a single trace of age.
As Shen Fanyun watched, she gently lifted the hem of her skirt and twirled before the mirror. The gown moved with her, like a flower in full bloom swaying gracefully in the breeze.
She was beautiful beyond words.
Every movement was elegant and poised. In that moment, she was without a doubt the one and only, the happiest bride in the world. Graceful and radiant.
The staff attending to her were clearly moved, unable to stop themselves from offering their sincerest blessings. This was followed by a round of heartfelt, genuine applause. In response, Li Qiuchan thanked everyone, her eyes curving like crescent moons as she smiled happily.
Shen Fanyun stubbed out his cigarette, his expression distant. He remembered his younger, more reckless days when he understood nothing of love and affection. Back then, he and Li Qiuchan were just ordinary classmates, studying and doing their homework in the same room. They were nothing more. There were no lines crossed.
However, things gradually changed. They were inexplicably paired off as a couple. The rumors became increasingly outrageous, claiming he would sacrifice everything for her, that he would give his all for Li Qiuchan. Inevitably, this attracted Han Feng's attention.
Eventually, a baseless slander campaign unfolded at school, and Li Qiuchan, acting as one of the witnesses, personally pointed the finger at him. It all happened so fast, so unexpectedly. Shen Fanyun had never imagined he would one day be forced to drop out of school. He certainly never thought that Li Qiuchan, who seemed so quiet, gentle, and carefree, would get involved in such a mess. And as a witness, no less, she caused his reputation to be ruined overnight, making it impossible for him to remain in Hangcheng City.
For the longest time, Shen Fanyun couldn't understand. Why would Li Qiuchan help Han Feng harm him? They had no grievances between them; they were classmates. Was it really necessary? Didn't she realize what kind of punishment he would face once she leveled those baseless accusations?
Now, Shen Fanyun finally understood. It was because Li Qiuchan had always been a woman who worships strength. She had interacted with him so frequently back then because he was the top student, the undisputed academic prodigy. His existence brought her a level of attention far beyond that of other girls. Whenever his name came up, hers was sure to follow. That kind of attention gave Li Qiuchan a sense of accomplishment. Moreover, Shen Fanyun was handsome and academically gifted. By associating with him, she earned the envy of countless others. This was what she had always craved.
Of course, the attention one received as a student was ultimately limited. As one grew, so did one's ambitions and expectations. Han Feng's appearance laid the foundation for the next stage of her plan.
It had to be said, Li Qiuchan had bet correctly. As long as she latched onto Han Feng, she would be Hangcheng City's number one beauty—the most distinguished, most blissful, and most admired woman in the city.
Has no one ever told you that to gain something, you must be willing to lose something else? The world is fair. It won't let you have your cake and eat it too.
Shen Fanyun murmured to himself. There was no point in engaging with a woman like her. He decided to leave and walk somewhere else.
Unexpectedly, just as Li Qiuchan finished trying on the dress and changed back into her own clothes, she pushed open the door and came face-to-face with him.
The smile on Li Qiuchan's face froze.
Shen Fanyun was also caught off guard. This was a coincidence he had not wished for.
"Shen…" Li Qiuchan started to greet him, but the thought of all the trouble he had caused her recently made her mood plummet. She found this man utterly detestable, a revulsion that came from the very core of her being.
On second thought, why did I run into him? And of all places, here? Could it be?
Li Qiuchan stared blankly at the massive, clean, floor-to-ceiling window nearby, a secret thrill flickering in her heart.
Was he following me? Watching me secretly as I tried on my wedding dress? Pure as snow, sacred and inviolable. Perhaps, in countless sleepless nights, Shen Fanyun has imagined me in a wedding dress, marrying him, more times than I can count. He keeps insisting he doesn't love me, that he never did. If that's the case, what is this? You can't trust a single word a man says!
"You saw, didn't you?" Li Qiuchan's mood improved. She shot him a glance, feigning ignorance.
Shen Fanyun saw no reason to deny it. "I did."
"So? What do you think?" Li Qiuchan asked curiously, tilting her head. She watched him confrontationally, determined to catch any hint of loneliness or regret in his expression.
Shen Fanyun was speechless.
What thoughts was he supposed to have? And why about her? Was he that bored?
"To see the girl you loved in your youth about to marry another man, while you can only hide in a corner and watch me bask in my happiness… The bitterness of unrequited love is hard for anyone to bear. Aren't you heartbroken? Aren't you suffering?
"Shen Fanyun, you don't have to hide it or deny it. There's no shame in admitting it!" 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚
Shen Fanyun remained silent.
Has this woman been drinking? Why is she always so presumptuous and full of herself?
