After Shen Fanyun dealt with the shameless grandfather-grandson duo, Su Zheng and Su Ziye, he headed downstairs.

Su Xiyang was standing at the entrance of the hall, arms crossed, facing the cold wind with red eyes. Clearly, she just had a heart-wrenching cry.

Probably because she had suffered too many grievances over the years.

She thought, perhaps it was because she wasn’t good enough, not outstanding enough, that the old man always had issues with her, Su Xiyang, and she believed it was all reasonable, appropriate.

Now, she finally had a moment of enlightenment.

The so-called grandfather never really regarded her as a person, let alone family. To him, Su Xiyang might not even be as valued as a servant.

She didn’t know what she had done wrong or how to let go of the situation she was facing today.

Shen Fanyun’s presence clearly demonstrated his intention to end things once and for all, in other words, Su Zheng and Su Ziye were destined to face their doom today!

"Some things aren’t your fault." Shen Fanyun approached, hugged Su Xiyang, and smiled as he comforted her.

"Really?" Su Xiyang seemed lost. Her mood was awful, like something was blocking her chest, making it hard to breathe.

"You are so excellent, persistent, and disciplined. You shouldn’t entangle yourself over people who fail to see your brilliance."

"If Su Zheng doesn’t value you, it’s his blindness. There will be others who appreciate you!" Shen Fanyun was uncharacteristically serious and not playful.

This truly surprised Su Xiyang, who expected him to try to take advantage of her.

Su Xiyang took a deep breath, forced a smile, and confessed to Shen Fanyun, "I feel much better now."

Abandoned by her mother from a young age, in Su Family she wasn’t favored by the old man, Su Zheng, and had to endure bullying and suppression from Su Ziye.

In truth.

The journey had been extremely challenging.

Back then, worried that her father might have a hard time at home, whenever Su Ziye bullied her, she bore with it, trying to digest it herself.

To avoid her father intervening, which would escalate things, and eventually, due to Su Zheng’s bias, both she and her father would suffer.

Over time, Su Xiyang had no choice but to infinitely tolerate Su Ziye.

Looking back now, she realized she was truly foolish, a complete idiot.

Being bullied by someone like Su Ziye should have provoked a reaction long ago; everyone was just a first-time human, one head, two legs. Why give in to Su Ziye?

"It’s a pity." Su Xiyang muttered.

Shen Fanyun was puzzled, "What a pity?"

"Before leaving, I should have slapped Su Ziye hard a few times." Su Xiyang bit her red lips, fuming.

It was clear that she wasn’t joking, she truly regretted not taking action!

Those slaps were what Su Ziye deserved!

"But it’s too late now; you’ll never see this person again in this lifetime." Shen Fanyun shrugged, teasing Su Xiyang.

Su Xiyang changed the topic and said seriously, "I’ve been a bit busy recently. I’m planning to go to Capital City for research."

"If there are no surprises, I might stay for a very long time." Su Xiyang mused.

"The company hopes to grow, so taking the first step and collaborating deeply with external partners requires me to personally negotiate!"

Besides, she’s truly tired of living in Hangcheng City, so changing cities and lifestyle could be a new attempt.

Su Xiyang didn’t feel much reluctance; instead, she was full of anticipation for the future!

"Capital City?" Shen Fanyun was surprised, with Lin Meiqing leaving Hangcheng City, Su Xiyang also plans to develop there?

However, this is a good thing.

Everyone will be in Capital City, making it easy to keep in touch in the future.

Shen Fanyun was indeed worried that one day he would arrive in Capital City only to find it difficult to meet Su Xiyang.

In truth, it would mean missing out on the chance for those tender moments and doing things they loved!

"Alright, I support it." Shen Fanyun nodded.

Su Xiyang beamed, "I thought you would try to persuade me to stay."

"Perhaps, once I’m in Capital City, you’ll have more opportunities and time to find other young women to exchange feelings?"

"Speaking of which, have you set your sights on Huanhuan? I always feel that Huanhuan’s been acting strangely these days."

Su Xiyang seemed intent on teasing Shen Fanyun.

Shen Fanyun, "..."

"No such thing." Shen Fanyun laughed heartily, naturally denying any involvement with Li Huanhuan or any other young women.

On the other hand, Su Xiyang herself is still quite young, bright, with skin soft and delicate, at the height of her beauty.

Shen Fanyun was reluctant to let go.

"I’ll go to Capital City soon, too."

"Consider it as you going first to scout the area?" Shen Fanyun explained.

Su Xiyang’s eyes sparkled, "Really?"

"I hear Capital City has countless world-renowned delicacies, haha, I can enjoy myself to the fullest." Su Xiyang looked forward excitedly.

After continuing the conversation for a while, Shen Fanyun bid farewell.

Suddenly, Su Xiyang asked, "Where are you staying tonight? Are you going back to the hotel?"

"What’s the matter?" Shen Fanyun was puzzled.

"Um, um, since my relatives just left recently, do you want me to accompany you for a few days?" Su Xiyang smiled shyly, feeling a bit embarrassed.

In matters of romance, girls are always the timid ones.

Shen Fanyun, "???"

When did this woman become so understanding?

"See you tonight." Shen Fanyun wouldn’t refuse, and besides, it had been a while since he had been affectionate with Su Xiyang. Women, after all, need a little bit of attention every now and then.

He got into the car.

Shen Fanyun received a message. He opened it, and the sender was Lin Meiqing.

Goodness, he had just thought of this charming aunt a moment ago, and now she had reached out to him.

"How have you been lately?"

Lin Meiqing stuck to her usual style, four words, plus a sticking-out-tongue emoji, and a photo of herself in black clothes.

Although she was wrapped up tightly, those curves were as impressive as ever, seeming ready to burst free from the confines of her clothing at any moment!

"Not good." Shen Fanyun replied.

Lin Meiqing quickly sent three question mark emojis, "What’s wrong, Xiao Shen?"

"I miss you, really. A day without seeing you feels like three seasons have passed. Every time I think of Auntie, my heart feels lonely," Shen Fanyun said.

"You little rascal, do you really think I believe you? You’ve probably been flirting with all kinds of pretty girls these past few days."

From afar in the Capital City, Lin Meiqing raised an eyebrow. She didn’t believe Shen Fanyun’s nonsense. Besides, she had seen Shen Fanyun’s slick and sweet-talking nature many times before.

Moreover, a man with such peak charisma would hardly care about any one particular woman, would he? Sleeping amidst a hundred flowers, why focus on just one?

For all she knew, Shen Fanyun could be enjoying himself, lying in some woman’s warm, soft embrace right now.

"Is everything stable in the Capital City lately?" Shen Fanyun got back on track, asking about Lin Meiqing’s situation.

Lin Meiqing responded, "Barely stable, ran into some issues that need dealing with, but overall everything’s alright."

"That’s good."

Shen Fanyun closed his phone, resting his head in deep thought.

With Li Qiuchan and Han Feng’s wedding approaching, the matters in Hangcheng City should be wrapped up soon.

Once everything here was settled, he’d indeed need to return to the Capital City.

The Capital City is his true domain, his real stage.

Moreover, years ago, his mentor faced oppression and bullying in the Capital City, and as his disciple, he certainly had to settle this score for him!

Likewise, some families have been tyrannizing the Capital City for years, and it’s about time for them to be uprooted.

Han Family.

Han Long had been elusive these past few days, seeming quite busy.

Li Qiuchan dared not provoke such a temperamental and unpredictable person, and tried her best to avoid this prospective father-in-law.

As the wedding date approached.

Her brother, parents, and some close friends came over to help.

Logically speaking, people should be in high spirits during festive events, but in reality, Li Qiuchan wasn’t as happy as she had imagined she would be, even though she tried to maintain it, she mostly forced herself to smile.

"Sigh." Li Qiuchan sighed, always feeling like this much-anticipated wedding was destined to be anything but peaceful.

Would that day really be the proudest moment of her life?

Shen Fanyun, this thorn in her side, was casting a shadow in Hangcheng City, and every time Li Qiuchan thought of him, her mind was thrown into chaos.

This was the most important and eagerly anticipated day of her life, and now, due to an old grievance from the past, it was likely to turn into a complete disaster.

Li Qiuchan was unwilling to accept this, but as a woman, what could she do to resist?

As Shen Fanyun said, without the halo and protection of Han Feng, she really was nothing!

"Sis, have you been feeling unwell lately? Why do you seem so down?" Li Tianyi noticed his sister seemed in low spirits, so he asked earnestly.

Li Qiuchan shook her head, unwilling to bring it up. Mentioning it once would only bring distress once more. Why make herself uncomfortable?

However, Li Qiuchan’s mother saw through it a bit. She figured it was time to do something for her daughter.

Would that Shen Fanyun ruin her daughter’s life?

How could one be so ruthless, so unfeeling? After all, they were schoolmates; was it necessary to be so vicious, to push someone to the brink?

Couldn’t he back off?

A dignified man competing viciously with a girl, wasn’t he afraid of losing face!

"No, I need to go and have a chat with this kid."

Li Qiuchan’s mother made up her mind. For her daughter’s sake, even if facing a demon, even if Shen Fanyun intended to eat her alive, she would meet him.

A mother is strong!

"Qiuchan, don’t overthink it. Focus on preparing for your wedding."

"Your mother has been waiting for you to settle down all these years, and thankfully, the moment has finally arrived." Mrs. Li comforted Li Qiuchan, filled with anticipation.

Li Qiuchan nodded twice, burying her head, her spirits still low.

"I’ll head back now. Remember to rest and aim to be in your best form for your wedding day!" Mrs. Li didn’t linger, taking her younger son as she left the Li family home.

At the same time.

Some of Han Long’s business friends and partners also arrived in the city for the banquet.

What a gathering of heroes!