In the private room.
Shen Wan'er sat on the sofa with her legs crossed, glaring angrily at Gu Yan across from her.
His gaze was cold, with a hint of annoyance.
How infuriating, Gu Yan never used to look at me like that before.
Next to her sat Shen Tian, who had been beaten bloody by Gu Yan.
Shen Wan'er never dreamed that Gu Yan would treat her with such a terrible attitude.
He even injured her brother.
For some reason, Shen Wan'er's heart felt a bit chilled.
She had once been so good to Gu Yan, but now he treated her like this.
She had truly misjudged him.
"Gu Yan, what exactly do you want to say?"
"And how do you explain my brother's injuries?"
Shen Wan'er asked, suppressing her anger as she glared at Gu Yan.
She had already vowed in her heart that if Gu Yan didn't apologize properly right now, she would never forgive him for the rest of her life.
On Gu Yan's side, he originally hadn't planned on getting involved with Shen Wan'er again.
But with the appearance of Leng Ling'er's storyline,
He realized that simply avoiding and defending wouldn't work.
Only by laying down some pre-emptive measures could he prevent potential BAD storylines in the future.
Combined with the system, a clear plan emerged in Gu Yan's mind.
It was known that the original male protagonist [Xiao Lin] would meet Shen Wan'er in later plot developments and fall in love with her.
To call it love would be an overstatement - it was more like he became her lapdog.
Therefore, Shen Wan'er became an indispensable part of his plan.
Xiao Lin's strength was formidable. Being the chosen one of the world, he could level up and breakthrough during battles.
Thus becoming stronger and defeating villains.
This kind of heaven-defying cheat made the current Gu Yan very wisely unwilling to provoke him carelessly.
But... that didn't mean he would just sit back and wait to be defeated.
After activating the system, the items in the shop were varied and diverse.
Among them was an item that could counter Xiao Lin and disperse all his powers.
But the method of use was extremely tricky.
It could be said that only Shen Wan'er could do this, making Xiao Lin fall for it without any suspicion.
Having thought this through,
Gu Yan looked at Shen Wan'er, ignoring her questions.
Instead, he cut straight to the chase: "Shen Wan'er, I'll be frank with you."
"Your Shen family's pharmaceutical company is already finished."
"With those ineffective beauty and cosmetic products of yours."
"You know why you've been able to keep operating until now without me saying it."
"If you don't want your Shen family to declare bankruptcy just like that, then..."
Gu Yan's cold voice reached Shen Wan'er's ears.
Her brows furrowed, and a surge of anger welled up in her chest.
Damn it, this cold attitude, Gu Yan, do you really want to treat me like this?
Shen Wan'er took a deep breath, and before Gu Yan could finish, she interrupted him, angrily rebuking: "You're dreaming!"
"I know you're doing this just to make me be your girlfriend!"
"Let me tell you, Gu Yan!"
"Don't even think about it! You're such a despicable person! To actually use such methods to try and get me!"
"I'm telling you! I, Shen Wan'er, have my pride! I will never be your girlfriend like this!"
Shen Wan'er shouted angrily.
?
What is this person saying?
Gu Yan slowly raised a question mark, looking at Shen Wan'er.
Her self-absorbed words made him see even more clearly how... idiotic she was.
On Shen Wan'er's side.
Gu Yan's changing expressions made Shen Wan'er, who had said these words, feel quite satisfied.
Heh, man, I've seen right through you, haven't I?
Shen Wan'er believed she had exposed Gu Yan's scheme, causing him to... lose his composure.
But she truly didn't like Gu Yan.
So she emphasized again, but this time in a much gentler tone: "Gu Yan, I know you like me, but my career is on the rise, and I can't put it aside for love."
"So... please forgive me, but I can't agree to your request right now."
Shen Wan'er took a deep breath, saying what she considered to be a perfect speech.
She hadn't directly rejected Gu Yan, but told him that she didn't want to date right now.
And she emphasized that she couldn't agree to his request only for now.
What if she agreed in the future? Don't you think?
This way, she wouldn't hurt Gu Yan's fragile heart and could maintain her perfect image.
It couldn't be more perfect. Sometimes Shen Wan'er felt she was truly too kind. Even though Gu Yan was so annoying, she still patiently explained her reasons to him.
After venting, Shen Wan'er's mood became incredibly beautiful.
Looking at the silent Gu Yan, she felt even more satisfied.
Heh, that's what you get for playing hard to get with me earlier.
Beside her, Shen Tian opened his mouth, wanting to say something.
But seeing the currently silent Gu Yan, he couldn't figure out if Gu Yan was really using some kind of strategy to play hard to get.
Also, why did he say our pharmaceutical company was going to fail?
On Shen Wan'er's side, she slightly crossed her arms, her legs crossed, looking at Gu Yan with a haughty gaze: "Gu Yan, if you still want to continue talking to me."
"Then I advise you to drop those little tricks of yours, otherwise..."
"Are you an idiot?"
Gu Yan slowly spoke, interrupting her delusions.
For a moment, the private room fell silent.
Shen Wan'er's expression froze, her body trembled slightly, and she looked at Gu Yan who had said this with disbelief: "What... did you say?"
Gu Yan was almost amused by Shen Wan'er's attitude.
Looking at this woman who hadn't grasped the situation in front of him, he couldn't help but clap his hands lightly, saying in a mocking tone: "Hehe, I have to say, you really have quite an imagination. It's a shame you're not a writer."
Seeing Gu Yan suddenly laugh,
Shen Wan'er didn't know how to react for a moment.
"You! What are you laughing at?"
Shen Wan'er didn't know why, but Gu Yan's voice full of mockery made her feel a bit of shame and anger.
She couldn't help but stand up, pointing at Gu Yan and shouting: "I'm asking you what you're laughing at! Did I say something wrong?!"
On Gu Yan's side, he lowered his hand and looked at Shen Wan'er with an indifferent gaze.
The latter's body stiffened slightly under his gaze.
"I'm laughing at how ridiculously self-confident you are."
"What reason..."
As Gu Yan spoke, he stood up, looking down at Shen Wan'er from above, saying in a sarcastic tone: "Made you think that the top-tier rich second generation of Jianghai City standing in front of you would fall for a stupid woman like you?"
"Can you be a bit more realistic? You're the kind of fool who has neither business acumen nor emotional intelligence."
"What do you think you have that would make me like you?"
"Shen Wan'er, stop living in your own little world."
As Gu Yan said this, under Shen Wan'er's gradually stunned expression,
He calmly said something that shocked Shen Wan'er to her core: "Let me be clear."
"Not only is your company about to face bankruptcy, but your brother also owes me over 20 million. If he can't pay it back, he'll end up in jail."
Shen Wan'er's face turned pale, and she instinctively denied it: "You're lying! My company won't go bankrupt! And my brother?"
She took a deep breath and looked at Shen Tian behind her, whose eyes were now avoiding her gaze: "Xiao Tian? What does Gu Yan mean? When did you borrow money from him?"
Shen Tian's eyes darted around, and seeing that the truth couldn't be hidden anymore, he could only cry out: "Sis! Just give in to Young Master Gu!"
"Otherwise! Otherwise, your brother will definitely go to jail! Sis! I don't want to go to jail!"
Boom!
With these words,
Shen Wan'er's mind went blank, and her body began to tremble.
She asked in a shaky voice: "What... what did you say?"
"You really owe that much money?"
Shen Wan'er was dumbfounded. She had thought Gu Yan was just talking nonsense. After all, how could it be so exaggerated, over 20 million?
But when Shen Tian spoke up and didn't deny it,
Shen Wan'er realized that Gu Yan wasn't joking.
"...Sis... I don't want to go to jail... Please, beg Young Master Gu!"
Shen Tian had already understood the situation and no longer harbored any false hopes.
In the past, when he didn't know Gu Yan was pursuing his sister, he had heard some rumors about Gu Yan.
They said he was arrogant and overbearing in school, not putting anyone in his eyes.
It wasn't until Gu Yan met Shen Wan'er that he began his frenzied pursuit, chasing her from school all the way to graduation.
He transformed from an arrogant young master into a fawning lapdog.
This change made Shen Tian look down on Gu Yan even more.
But when Gu Yan stopped pursuing Shen Wan'er, Shen Tian realized that this current behavior was actually the normal Gu Yan from before.
So when Gu Yan said he would send him to jail, he definitely meant it.
"You... you...!"
Shen Wan'er pointed at Shen Tian, wanting to say something.
But the shocking information she received left her momentarily unable to organize her thoughts.
On one side was her brother and family, on the other was the annoying Gu Yan she disliked.
Shen Wan'er was torn, her pride naturally not allowing her to give in to Gu Yan.
So.
She took a deep breath and glared angrily at Gu Yan: "I'll pay back the money my brother owes you. Is that good enough?"
Hearing this,
Gu Yan knew she was just being stubborn, so he nodded expressionlessly: "Bring the money to my house within three days."
With that, he showed no intention of lingering and walked towards the exit.
Seeing Gu Yan really about to leave, Shen Wan'er's eyes suddenly showed panic.
She felt as if something was being lost.
She subconsciously called out: "Wait!"
Gu Yan heard her and stopped in his tracks. He turned his head slightly and said, "What, changed your mind?"
Seeing that Gu Yan couldn't even be bothered to turn around fully, Shen Wan'er bit her lip, feeling both resentful and wronged. She looked at Gu Yan with complex emotions: "You... are you really going to treat me like this?"
Gu Yan found this amusing.
How am I treating you?
Let's not even mention how you ruined my family in the original story.
Just talking about now, I'm not saying I have other intentions towards you, but asking you to repay a debt is perfectly reasonable, isn't it?
"Idiot, instead of feeling sorry for yourself, you'd better think about how to gather the money."
Gu Yan waved his hand dismissively and left without looking back.
Shen Wan'er stood there stunned.
He... insulted me again?
With a thud, Shen Wan'er's body went limp and she collapsed onto the sofa.
Her gaze followed Gu Yan's retreating figure.
As she watched, memories of Gu Yan's past attentiveness towards her flashed through her mind.
How he would run errands for her, how much he loved her.
How he wanted to be good to her, but now, the image in her mind began to overlap with the cold figure of the man who left without looking back.
"Wuu..."
Shen Wan'er's eyes gradually filled with tears.
She gritted her teeth and shouted towards the outside: "Gu Yan! You bastard!"
......
.....
At the Leng Family home.
In the study.
"What? You're saying Gu Yan stayed there with Shen Wan'er?"
Leng Qingqiu's voice rose slightly, feeling a twinge of discomfort in her heart.
She had been waiting at home, wondering why Gu Yan hadn't returned yet.
Finally, when Ling'er came back, she said Gu Yan was discussing something with Shen Wan'er.
"Wait, why would they need to discuss things at a KTV?"
"What were you doing at a KTV?"
Leng Qingqiu suddenly noticed the flaw in Leng Ling'er's story and turned to face her expressionlessly.
Seeing this, Leng Ling'er lowered her head guiltily. What she feared most was her sister's expressionless face.
She had wanted to hide it, but under pressure, she had no choice but to explain everything from the beginning.
A few minutes later.
After understanding the whole story, Leng Qingqiu's expression grew even colder. She spoke in an icy tone: "Go downstairs and wait for your brother-in-law to come back."
Leng Qingqiu's words made Leng Ling'er feel strange.
Huh? Why didn't my sister scold me?
Hehe, who cares!
As long as there's no trouble, it's fine.
"Oh, okay, sis!"
Leng Ling'er nodded repeatedly, then bounced downstairs.
Her face also showed a hint of anticipation. Brother-in-law... no, I mean, when is that loser Gu coming back? I'm so hungry!
After Leng Ling'er left,
Leng Qingqiu's expression grew increasingly cold, her fists clenched tightly.
An endless killing intent surged in her heart.
Shen family, Shen family, Shen family, Shen family.
Shen Tian... and his bunch of scum.
How dare... how dare they hurt my sister.
For Leng Qingqiu, Leng Ling'er was her most precious person.
She couldn't bear anyone hurting her.
And for those who hurt her sister..........
"No, I can't....."
Leng Qingqiu shook her head, pressing hard against her restless chest.
I can't. The Shen family has Shen Wan'er, the woman Gu Yan once pursued. If I kill her brother, I don't know what trouble it might bring Gu Yan.
I also don't know how Gu Yan would feel.
I can't do that.
But Gu Yan stepped in to save Ling'er and taught that Shen Tian a lesson.
Now he's staying there chatting with Shen Wan'er?
For some reason,
Just thinking about Gu Yan being with the Shen family right now made her feel uncomfortable.
Leng Qingqiu didn't know what this feeling was.
But it was definitely uncomfortable.
This thought made her feel irritated, and she couldn't help but mutter: "It's all Gu Yan's fault, you jerk."
That's right, this is all Gu Yan's fault. If he hadn't insisted on staying there to talk with Shen Wan'er, she wouldn't be feeling so distressed now.
Moreover, we had just confirmed our relationship this morning, and now you're sneaking around in a private room with another woman.
Who knows what could happen!
Leng Qingqiu's hands unconsciously clenched tightly. What if, just what if......
What if Gu Yan and Shen Wan'er rekindled their old feelings... then I....
No, that's not right, I'm not saying I would be heartbroken or anything.
It's just that I think it would disrupt my plans.
Ahhh! This is so frustrating! Gu Yan, come back quickly!!
While Leng Qingqiu was feeling troubled,
In a certain luxury car.
"Tch! Can't you drive any faster?"
"Do you want me to dock your pay?"
Gu Yan looked at the time, urgently shouting at the driver who had come to pick him up.
"Eek!! S-Sorry, young master!! This is already as fast as possible!!"
The driver let out a frightened squeak, then cried pitifully: "Young master! Even if I wanted to go faster, this car can only go so fast!"
"Hiss!"
Gu Yan took a deep breath and leaned back helplessly.
Damn it, I've missed the best dinner time. I hope Qingqiu hasn't starved.
Ah, this won't do. I must apologize properly when I get back. Oh Qingqiu, Qingqiu, your husband has been doing a lot of difficult work behind the scenes for your sake.
I believe when I get back, you won't blame me... right?