Back then, indeed, the matter made the couple Qin Lian feel the warmth and coldness of human nature.

It also made them understand that some people, no matter how well you treat them, not only don’t keep it in mind but will bite you back when given the chance.

Once, in order to have Li Qiuchan’s mother intervene and plead with Han Long to spare Shen Fanyun, this honest and kind couple even kneeled before the lady.

However, what did Wang Lan do?

She added insult to injury, ridiculed wantonly, and mocked Shen Fanyun as a toad wanting to eat swan meat, daring to have thoughts about their Li Qiuchan?

Can’t even take a look in the mirror to see what sort of creature they really are.

In reality.

The reasons and details were known only to Shen Fanyun himself.

Firstly, his relationship with Li Qiuchan was entirely innocent and clear, the notion of a toad wanting to eat swan meat was just nonsense.

On this point, Li Qiuchan was also aware.

Shen Fanyun never had improper thoughts towards Li Qiuchan, nor was he interested in having them.

Of course, Li Qiuchan did not clarify, nor explain, letting the misunderstanding deepen and everyone believe that Shen Fanyun indeed kept pestering Li Qiuchan.

Over time, explaining became pointless.

Secondly.

After Wang Lan latched onto Han Feng, a genuinely powerful second-generation, through Li Qiuchan, it was as though a hen perched on a branch, truly believing she had become a golden phoenix.

Naturally, she worried that interacting too much with the couple Qin Lian would lower her status.

These years, she acted dismissively, even more than once spread rumors that the couple Qin Lian shamelessly tried to attach themselves to their family.

A high-and-mighty smug face.

Now, how is it she has the audacity to visit, even naming Shen Fanyun to meet him?

Where did her pride go? Wasn’t she looking down on and seeing the Shen Family as beneath her? Now why is she coming to visit holding her nose?

"It’s all in the past, why bring this up?" Qin Lian, kind-hearted all her life, unwilling to show anger.

But in this household now, Shen Fanyun was in charge, and since he mentioned ignoring it, then they would ignore it.

Wang Lan wasn’t a good person, neither was she easy to deal with, keeping a distance was certainly not wrong!

"Let’s go for a walk this afternoon," Shen Fanyun changed the subject.

Qin Lian nodded and immediately went to cook.

Shen Fanyun stretched his legs straight, laying comfortably on the soft sofa, still the home environment was best, causing an immense sense of comfort.

After finishing the meal, Shen Fanyun picked up his car keys and went out.

Along the way, Shen Fanyun lit a cigarette, and immediately noticed a sneaky figure at the crossing.

Peeking out from time to time, looking around.

Anyone not knowing might think it was a thief.

Shen Fanyun instantly recognized her as Li Qiuchan’s mother, Wang Lan, dare to say this woman had visited their home but didn’t leave.

Waiting outside for Shen Fanyun?

Really interesting.

Shen Fanyun pretended not to see, standing nearby smoking, Wang Lan also spotted Shen Fanyun at this time.

She shrugged her shoulders, holding a valuable handbag, initially wanting to rush to Shen Fanyun, but stopped midway.

She raised her chin arrogantly, coughed heavily twice.

Then waited for Shen Fanyun, the junior, to personally come over and greet her.

Shen Fanyun snickered disdainfully, really taking herself seriously, lazily ignoring this silly woman, akin to Li Qiuchan, not knowing where the confidence to consider herself superior came from.

A minute passed, Shen Fanyun remained still.

Five minutes passed.

Shen Fanyun still didn’t move.

At this point, Wang Lan couldn’t stand it anymore, her face darkened immediately, but still stiff-necked, maintaining a very aloof posture.

No choice. 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

Wang Lan had to step up personally, her footsteps hurried, wearing an unpleasant expression, approaching Shen Fanyun.

"What, as a junior, are you dead set on making this aunt greet you first?" Wang Lan’s displeasure was evident on her face.

"After all, I’m your aunt, how come you don’t understand this little respect?" Wang Lan followed up by scolding Shen Fanyun again.

Shen Fanyun stubbed out his second cigarette.

"Whose aunt?" Shen Fanyun sneered coldly.

Wang Lan, "..."

"Mr. Shen, back then, I was actually very good to you, what’s with forgetting kindness and turning into a thankless dog after all these years?"

"Sigh, truly makes me feel disappointed." Wang Lan lamented, secretly observing Shen Fanyun’s every move.

"Am I really familiar with you? Why should I care about your disappointment?"

"Which stray cat or dog jumps up to pretend closeness? If I remember correctly, wasn’t it when your Wang Family couldn’t afford rice that my mother helped out?"

"Besides, what advantage did I take from you? What do you mean you were good to me? In what way?" Shen Fanyun showed no cordiality.

The series of questions stunned Wang Lan on the spot, her face alternating between pale and flushed, slightly embarrassed.

Finally, she arrogantly flicked her hair, coldly hummed, attempting to maintain her dignity and aura.

"Humph what, in what way?" Shen Fanyun looked down at Wang Lan from above.

Wang Lan felt a moment of insecurity, muttering irritably, "If you won’t admit it, you won’t admit it, I can’t be bothered to argue old accounts with you, it’s meaningless."

"If it’s meaningless, then get lost."

Shen Fanyun didn’t tolerate such people, immediately dismissing her, then without a glance, walked away directly.

Wang Lan initially froze, then became anxious.

Finding Shen Fanyun today was for business, if Shen Fanyun left, what’s there to discuss, this guy can’t leave.

"Stop right there." Wang Lan raised her voice by eight degrees towards Shen Fanyun’s back.

Shen Fanyun knew this woman wouldn’t give up easily, and naturally, he had no particular business today.

Lingering with this woman isn’t out of the question, might as well, since he had nothing else to do.

"What?" Shen Fanyun feigned confusion, with a half-smile focused on the close-distance Wang Lan.

Wang Lan still wore a cold face, "I actually have business with you, without my permission, you can’t leave."

"Unless everything’s settled."

Listen.

This condescending tone, without knowing better, one might think Shen Fanyun was her servant, taking orders, obeying Wang Lan’s commands anytime, anywhere.

Shen Fanyun intended to tease this lady, otherwise, obviously, if any regular person dared to speak like this, he’d probably slap them straightaway.

Conceited being!

"Oh?" Shen Fanyun raised an eyebrow, showing a mouthful of shining white teeth, "Fine, I won’t leave."

"So, this distinguished lady, what business do you have to discuss with me?" Shen Fanyun asked knowingly.

Other than about Li Qiuchan, what else could Wang Lan discuss?

Estimate, she’s here to persuade Shen Fanyun not to really ruin Li Qiuchan’s much-dreamed-of, long-awaited grand wedding!

"Qiuchan is getting married." Wang Lan solemnly reminded.

Shen Fanyun nodded, "What, is this a wedding invite?"

"I know she’s getting married, isn’t it widely known in Hangcheng City?"

Wang Lan paused, "No time to joke around, I hope you avoid it when the time comes."