After Being Betrayed I Married the Glamorous CEO-Chapter 66, I know that you can’t let go of me!

"I think you’re prettier than her and more deserving of the description ’breathtaking beauty’!" Shen Fanyun whispered earnestly in Su Xiyang’s ear.

Su Xiyang hummed softly. "As long as you know."

Even though she appeared nonchalant on the surface, she felt a touch of smug satisfaction inside. After a quick comparison, she really wasn’t inferior to Li Qiuchan. At worst, they were evenly matched, neck and neck.

"Don’t think that just because you flatter me, I’ll let you climb into my bed, you mutt." Su Xiyang felt it was necessary to make one thing clear.

Shen Fanyun was left speechless. What flattery? It’s the plain truth!

Su Xiyang then asked, "Have you slept with her?"

Shen Fanyun felt a headache coming on. Is this question really that important?

His mind drifted back to the distant past. In that era, there was Li Qiuchan, whose stunning beauty drew countless admirers, and then there was Li Ruoshui, who was unassuming yet every bit as extraordinary. In the mix was also Lu Feiyan, the old headmaster’s granddaughter. All three of them were intricately entwined in his life. His youth had been so vibrant, indeed. It was no wonder Han Feng had become so envious that he’d had his own father personally intervene.

"Avoiding the subject, huh? Heh, is that a silent admission?" Su Xiyang bared her teeth, completely convinced Shen Fanyun had a history with Li Qiuchan.

But then again, this guy really was something else. Li Qiuchan, the famous fiancée of Hangcheng City’s illustrious Prince Long, actually had a secret past with Shen Fanyun. Just how many women did he have?

"Let me tell you about it later," Shen Fanyun soothed Su Xiyang.

Su Xiyang wrinkled her nose. "Why bother telling me?"

"I’m not your girlfriend. You don’t need to explain anything to me, and I’m not interested in hearing your sordid tales. Hmph."

Just listen to that. The air was so thick with jealousy it could fill the entire exhibition hall.

Li Qiuchan watched Shen Fanyun thoughtfully, as if trying to grasp something. She didn’t let a single detail escape her, scrutinizing his every move.

Shen Fanyun nodded. "In that case, congratulations on your upcoming wedding." He felt the need to add, however, "But whether you get married, and to whom, has nothing to do with me, does it?"

"Impossible! You’re just putting on a front," Xu Bingqing said through gritted teeth. "The woman you love is about to become another man’s bride. Why the act?"

"Putting on a brave face like that... don’t you think it’s pathetic?"

"What a pity. Qiuchan’s husband is an insurmountable mountain for you. You don’t even qualify to carry Young Master Han’s shoes."

"In this life, all you can do is watch helplessly as Qiuchan marries another man. Hahaha, it must be painful, right? The agony of unrequited love!"

Shen Fanyun was speechless. "Are you delusional?" he asked, wrapping his arm around Su Xiyang. "Isn’t the woman beside me even more beautiful?"

"With a better choice right here, why would I pine for someone else? Besides," he added, "in this life, it’s best not to take oneself too seriously!"

There’s no point in arguing with someone who doesn’t get it. Shen Fanyun took Su Xiyang’s hand and bid Li Qiuchan farewell. "If there’s nothing else, we’ll be on our way."

"You!" Li Qiuchan started, then bit back her words. Clearly, Shen Fanyun’s attitude and reactions hadn’t satisfied her.

"Don’t worry, we’ll have plenty of opportunities to deal with each other in the future." Before leaving, Shen Fanyun left them with one last comment. "After all, your husband-to-be and I have quite a history... not to mention an old grudge or two between us!"

What did he mean by that? A provocation? Was he issuing a veiled challenge to Han Feng through her?

"Are you insane?" Xu Bingqing couldn’t believe her ears. In Hangcheng City, someone dares to go toe-to-toe with Han Feng? Isn’t that just a foolish overestimation of his abilities, like a mantis trying to stop a chariot?

Li Qiuchan shared her sentiment. "I hope you’ll be more rational," she said. "I’m going to pretend I didn’t hear what you just said."

Back then, Han Feng’s father, Han Long, merely had to lift a finger to drive Shen Fanyun out of Hangcheng City. Now, Han Long had climbed even higher, becoming the new richest man in Hangcheng City. His power and influence had grown a hundredfold compared to a decade ago; he was truly at his zenith. If she were Shen Fanyun, she would never bring up the past again. Instead, living out the rest of his life peacefully and quietly would be the best option. Ultimately, people are born unequal. Shen Fanyun could never defeat Han Long; he wasn’t even a match for Han Feng. Fantasizing about getting justice for himself was just too unrealistic.

Seeing that Shen Fanyun was unresponsive, Li Qiuchan grew a little angry. "I’m saying this for your own good. Let it go!"

She disliked disobedient people. Besides, she was sincerely looking out for his well-being. How could he be so ungrateful?

"Let’s go," Shen Fanyun said to Su Xiyang.

Su Xiyang nodded, linking her arm with Shen Fanyun’s as they walked away.

Li Qiuchan looked back, watching until Shen Fanyun completely disappeared from her line of sight.

He’s different from before, Li Qiuchan sighed silently. She had thought that after not seeing him for over a decade, he would have completely transformed, becoming more composed. But now, it seemed he was just a reckless hothead—impulsive, conceited, and foolishly imagining he could shake the towering tree that was Han Long with the strength of an ant. He was living entirely in a dream!

Li Qiuchan looked up again, but Shen Fanyun’s figure was nowhere to be seen in the distance. Suddenly, why did she feel so empty inside, with even a hint of disappointment?

"He still wants to prove himself. I hit the nail on the head!" Xu Bingqing said, looking as if she had seen through the depths of human nature.

Li Qiuchan was puzzled. "Prove what?"

"Prove that he’s not the same person he used to be. And he also wants to make you see him in a new light. Why else would he view Han Feng as a rival, if not for you? In the end, it’s all about proving he’s worthy of you!" Xu Bingqing sneered.

Li Qiuchan grew thoughtful. Yes, the crux of it all... it all comes back to me. Because he’s in love, because he can’t let go or move on, he’s trying so hard to prove himself, all to win a response from me! Shen Fanyun, oh Shen Fanyun, I’m truly not worth your unconditional, all-consuming dedication!

Li Qiuchan shook her head. A man like that is foolishly endearing, but he’s also exactly the type of person I look down on the most.

"Qiuchan, you can’t afford to make a mistake here," Xu Bingqing warned. "You have to find a chance to cut off his foolish obsession with you! My concerns aren’t baseless. If Shen Fanyun causes a scene at the wedding, it will put you, Han Feng, and even Han Long in an incredibly awkward position. This potential problem must be nipped in the bud!"

"I understand." Li Qiuchan nodded, gently caressing her flawless face.

Li Qiuchan, oh Li Qiuchan, she thought. Heaven made you so beautiful. It was always destined that men would throw themselves at you, one after another, regardless of the consequences.