After Being Betrayed I Married the Glamorous CEO-Chapter 82, Charm is a very mysterious thing!
Previously arrogant and gloating, Su Ziye was now utterly panicked. She clung to Su Ke’s arm as large tears streamed down her face.
The thought of Shen Fanyun’s parting words—a ten-year prison sentence—made her even more distraught. She came from a prestigious, wealthy family. How could she, a pampered and privileged young woman, spend a decade in such a filthy, squalid place? Forget ten years; even a single day would be unbearable for her.
"Su Ziye, you incited a kidnapping. Although you ceased further action and prevented a greater tragedy, your actions have already broken the law."
"Now, I am officially taking you into custody. I hope you will cooperate!"
Chen Lie’s icy tone echoed in Su Ziye’s ears.
"Grandfather."
"Grandfather, you have to save me! I don’t want to go! I don’t want to go to that place!"
Su Ziye’s legs gave out, and she knelt right in front of Su Ke.
Chen Wen was also at a complete loss. Wasn’t everything supposed to be fine? Why were they suddenly taking Su Ziye away? Once she was in, would she ever have a chance to get out?
Chen Feng hesitated for a moment before trying to negotiate with Chen Lie. "Uncle, could you give us some time to prepare, and then..."
"Xiaofeng, don’t make this difficult for me."
"This matter has already reached the city government, and many eyes are watching. I have to take Su Ziye away today. Otherwise, I’ll be the one packing my bags tomorrow!"
The city government?
Chen Feng was stunned. How could such a minor incident alarm the city government?
"Old Master, time is of the essence. You’d better go pull some strings," Chen Lie said, signaling his subordinates to move in.
Su Ziye was forcibly separated from Su Ke.
At that moment, Su Ziye was weeping uncontrollably, her face stained with tears. All her former arrogance was gone, leaving her looking like a stray dog that had lost its master’s protection.
"Thank you for today," Su Xiyang said sincerely to Shen Fanyun on the way.
Shen Fanyun reached out and ruffled Su Xiyang’s hair, saying domineeringly, "Don’t mention it. After all, you’re my woman. I have to be responsible for you!"
Such warm words. Unfortunately, paired with Shen Fanyun’s impish expression, Su Xiyang couldn’t feel moved at all.
Without a word, Su Xiyang slipped the scissors she had brought earlier into her handbag.
Shen Fanyun was now wary of scissors. He was puzzled. "You came so prepared. Where did you get those scissors?"
"Jiajia ordered them online for me, remember?!" Su Xiyang said with a half-smile, her meaning clear.
Shen Fanyun was speechless. She really had the Lin family buy a pair of scissors...
Su Xiyang nodded with a sly grin and reminded him, "Of course. And just so you know, these scissors were technically prepared for you!"
This woman... she doesn’t seem like a good person! That was Shen Fanyun’s latest assessment of Su Xiyang.
"What now?" Getting back to the point, Shen Fanyun asked Su Xiyang about her plans, since this incident meant a complete falling out with the Su Family.
However, they should have confronted those beastly elders long ago, especially considering Su Ke’s blatant double standards toward Su Xiyang and Su Ziye. It should have been a complete break! If they had cut ties earlier, perhaps the whole mess today could have been avoided.
"I’ll wait for Dad to get back, and then I’ll move out with him. I don’t want to live with the Su Family anymore."
Su Xiyang sighed softly. Although today’s events had been deeply upsetting, they had also brought her clarity and strengthened her resolve.
From now on, she hoped to make a clean break from the Su Family. They could walk their sunny, broad road, and she would walk her solitary, narrow bridge; their paths would no longer cross.
"I’m afraid it won’t be that easy," Shen Fanyun shrugged. Given the Su Family’s shamelessness, they would probably continue to harass Su Xiyang.
Especially with Su Ziye arrested, Su Ke would inevitably fail to find connections to secure her release. In other words, Su Ke’s only option would be to return and pressure Su Xiyang into withdrawing the complaint for a private settlement.
The one who tied the bell must be the one to untie it.
Su Ke knew better than anyone that Su Xiyang was the key.
"I will not agree!" Su Xiyang’s stance was firm.
Shen Fanyun shook his head. Su Xiyang was still seeing things too simply. Today’s conflict was only the beginning, not the end.
"Sigh, let’s just take it one step at a time," Su Xiyang sighed again, dropping the topic. Halfway there, she asked Shen Fanyun to drop her off at the company.
The weather was nice today.
After taking Su Xiyang back, Shen Fanyun took a delightful nap in her office. When he went downstairs for a walk later, he happened to run into Lin Jia.
The moment she saw Shen Fanyun, Lin Jia flashed a sweet smile, calling him "Director" this and "Director" that.
"Director, my mom was just talking about you last night."
"She said you complimented her cooking when you left, but since you didn’t visit for several days, she’s starting to wonder if you were just being polite."
Lin Meiqing? As soon as Lin Jia mentioned her mother, Shen Fanyun’s mind conjured the image of a charming woman in her forties who was still full of allure.
Shen Fanyun, what kind of rubbish are you thinking? Her daughter has already graduated from university. Shen Fanyun slapped himself across the face. Such thoughts were inappropriate, not befitting a true man.
Lin Jia looked at him, puzzled. "Director, why did you hit yourself? Was there a mosquito?"
Shen Fanyun was speechless.
"Director, want to come over for dinner tonight?" Lin Jia suggested.
Shen Fanyun considered it. He really was craving Lin Meiqing’s cooking. Of course, besides the beautiful woman’s culinary skills, he dared not crave anything else!
"If you don’t say no, I’ll take that as a yes! Teehee, I’ll tell my mom to get started." Lin Jia pulled out her phone and bounced away happily.
Shen Fanyun figured he couldn’t keep showing up empty-handed for a free meal, especially since they were running a business. So, he went to the large mall across from the company and bought a pile of gifts.
As evening approached, Shen Fanyun clocked out on time. Su Xiyang wanted some quiet time alone to process the day’s events, which conveniently gave Shen Fanyun a chance to slip away.
"Director, what exactly is the relationship between you and the CEO?" On the way, Lin Jia started her barrage of nosy questions, desperate for an answer.
Shen Fanyun raised an eyebrow and gifted her with four words, "None of your business."
"I was just asking," Lin Jia pouted. Seeing that Shen Fanyun had no intention of discussing it, she dropped the subject.
When they arrived at Lin Meiqing’s small restaurant, Lin Jia started hopping along the curb, a vibrant smile on her face. I have no idea why this girl is so happy every single day!
"Mom, I brought the Director!" Lin Jia announced to Lin Meiqing as if seeking praise.
"Auntie," Shen Fanyun nodded, greeting Lin Meiqing politely.
Lin Meiqing smiled. "Hello, hello. Just wait a moment, I’ll start cooking for you right away."
As she moved deftly about, her charm was unmistakable.
