After Being Betrayed I Married the Glamorous CEO-Chapter 67: Girls, Don’t Keep Cutting Your Hair!
"What’s your relationship with her?" Su Xiyang asked again.
Shen Fanyun replied playfully, "I thought you weren’t interested?"
"Of course I’m not interested," Su Xiyang said with a nod. After a pause, she continued, "I’m just curious, how exactly did you land her?"
"She’s Prince Long’s woman, the one and only Crown Princess Consort."
Prince Long? Crown Princess Consort? What kind of ridiculous titles are these? Then again, Han Feng’s father is Han Long. Since his name includes ’Long,’ calling Han Feng ’Prince Long’ isn’t too much of a stretch. By the same logic, it would make sense for Prince Long’s woman to modestly call herself the Crown Princess Consort... This must have been cooked up by some sycophant of Han Long’s.
"You’re too bold. You even dare to touch Prince Long’s woman."
Su Xiyang stuck out her tongue. Whenever Han Long or Han Feng were mentioned, her expression became incredibly solemn. Clearly, the Han Family’s influence in Hangcheng City was deep-rooted. It was a clear sign of deference to the powerful.
"I advise you to show some restraint. Don’t just sleep with any woman you find."
"One day, you might offend some big shot who’ll snip it off in a fit of rage. I’d like to see how you regain your manhood then."
Su Xiyang grew more animated as she spoke, even making a scissor gesture with her fingers. She then made a sharp, dramatic snipping motion toward Shen Fanyun.
Shen Fanyun broke into a nervous sweat.
Is there something wrong with this woman? Always thinking about snipping things. How can a girl be so crude?
"No, wait. You’ve already offended a major figure."
Realizing this, Su Xiyang immediately looked ready to part ways with Shen Fanyun.
"From now on, let’s just pretend we don’t know each other. I’m afraid I’ll get dragged into your mess one day while I’m still young. By then, no one will believe me even if I cry and plead my innocence."
Shen Fanyun was speechless.
"She, Han Feng, and I were all classmates," Shen Fanyun said abruptly.
Su Xiyang was slightly stunned. "Classmates?"
"Yes, high school classmates."
Shen Fanyun had no intention of telling Su Xiyang about the history between himself, Han Feng, and Li Qiuchan. She would find out one day.
"Do you love her?" Su Xiyang pressed.
Shen Fanyun was growing annoyed. This woman... Hasn’t she asked enough questions for one day? Is she trying to author ’A Million Whys’?
"With a beautiful CEO like you by my side, why would I need to love another woman? Do I look like the kind of guy who plays around?" Shen Fanyun asked, lifting Su Xiyang’s chin.
Su Xiyang stated with righteous conviction, "You are."
Shen Fanyun was speechless.
"Madam CEO, it’s been four days. Your ’monthly visitor’ should be leaving soon," Shen Fanyun said with a mischievous smile.
Su Xiyang’s face flushed crimson as she inwardly cursed him for being a lecher. "Get lost, you scoundrel!"
Shen Fanyun and Su Xiyang chatted and laughed as they walked, stopping to eat at a nearby restaurant.
「Three o’clock in the afternoon.」
They both returned to the company.
"Minister Shen, good afternoon!"
As usual, Lin Jia popped out from a corner like a silent, tiptoeing cat suddenly pouncing, greeting Shen Fanyun with a cheerful smile.
Shen Fanyun sighed. Thank God I don’t have a congenital heart defect, or this girl would have scared me to death by now.
Su Xiyang shot them a strange look. Why is Lin Jia so much more enthusiastic with Shen Fanyun than with me, her CEO? I’m the one who signs her paychecks, for crying out loud!
"CEO, you’re here too! Good afternoon, good afternoon," Lin Jia said, finally noticing Su Xiyang and greeting her hastily.
Su Xiyang acknowledged her with a hum. "Go make me a cup of coffee."
"Yes, CEO." Lin Jia turned and left.
Watching Lin Jia’s retreating figure, Shen Fanyun mused aloud, "Ah, youth is wonderful. A different kind of charm."
Su Xiyang fell silent.
"I’m warning you, don’t get any funny ideas," she said, her tone righteous. "Jiajia is a sweet girl. If you dare hurt her, I’ll snip you."
Shen Fanyun was speechless.
"You’re a girl, can’t you stop talking about snipping things all the time? It’s crude!"
Her voice rising an octave, Su Xiyang shot back, "I’m not joking!"
Shen Fanyun waved his hand impatiently. "Alright, alright, I know."
Lin Jia brought a cup of coffee for both of them. She knew Shen Fanyun’s tastes perfectly—he was taking very little milk recently.
"CEO, someone delivered two invitations earlier."
"They are for you and Minister Shen to attend a cocktail party," Lin Jia said, handing the invitations to Su Xiyang.
Surprised, Su Xiyang opened one. The sender was Hong Danggui. That name... why does it sound familiar? But I can’t quite place it right now. The address, however, was recognizable.
"Hong Danggui, Hong Danggui," Su Xiyang murmured to herself. I’m certain I don’t have any female friends with the surname Hong.
Turning to Shen Fanyun, she asked, "Do you know her?"
"No, wait, I should ask: have you slept with her?"
Shen Fanyun was speechless.
"Don’t know her," he denied, shaking his head as he held his coffee.
Su Xiyang’s eyebrows knitted together. Then, a look of utter shock crossed her face. "No wonder it sounded familiar! This is the Hong Family’s treasured daughter!"
"Old Master Hong’s granddaughter!"
"Why on earth would the Hong Family send us an invitation out of the blue?"
Hong Danggui, a daughter of a prestigious family, was trained in martial arts from a young age and possessed unparalleled intelligence. She was Old Master Hong’s absolute favorite granddaughter, without exception, and the designated successor as head of the family!
Su Xiyang was baffled. Given the Su Family’s standing, they shouldn’t even be on the Hong Family’s radar. The Hong Family, along with a few others, held a special status in Hangcheng City. They were firmly established but rarely showed off their power. Rumor had it they were the true underground emperors of Hangcheng City, to whom even the rapidly rising Han Long had to show deference. They were undeniably an old-money family—low-profile, powerful, and not to be underestimated.
Old-money families, underground emperors... Just hearing about it is giving me a headache.
"Since we don’t know her, let’s not go," Shen Fanyun said dismissively.
"We can’t," Su Xiyang said, shaking her head with a grave expression. "To ignore an invitation from the Hong Family is to disrespect them."
"To put it more strongly, it would be a grave insult to the Hong Family’s authority!"
Shen Fanyun was speechless.
So many rules!
In truth, Su Xiyang seemed quite eager to attend this party. An event initiated by the Hong Family was guaranteed to be high-class. If she could make a few more connections there, it would be a great boon for her business. A businessperson would never pass up an opportunity to expand their network.
"If you want to go, just say so. Why beat around the bush?" Shen Fanyun said, seeing right through her.
Su Xiyang gave him a surprisingly strong punch. "You talk too much!"
The party was scheduled for seven in the evening, so there was still plenty of time.
Shen Fanyun announced he was going to take a nap. He walked into Su Xiyang’s office and nonchalantly kicked off his shoes, making Su Xiyang roll her eyes in exasperation behind him.
"Beauty, care to join me for a nap?" Shen Fanyun drawled from the sofa, giving her a suggestive wink.
Suddenly remembering something, Su Xiyang quickly picked up her desk phone and called Lin Jia. "Jiajia, order a pair of scissors for me online. Make sure they’re sharp!"
Shen Fanyun was speechless.
