Lin Shu's heartfelt confession, delivered in a tactic of feigned retreat, and her accusation of placing herself in a vulnerable position, did indeed ease the chill in his heart when he realized that she had instigated Qianqian to come.
But he never listens to one-sided opinions.
Gu Chengyu tightened his grip on Su Qianqian's waist and looked down at her: "Is what she said true?"
Su Qianqian looked up at Lin Shu. She truly lived up to her reputation as Gu Chengyu's white moonlight in the original timeline. She had underestimated Lin Shu before.
This woman can be ruthless at times, but she's also incredibly quick-witted.
She recalled the original owner's tragic death and realized that it would be more satisfying to deal with her enemies herself.
Su Qianqian nodded and whispered, "Yes, she didn't do anything to me."
As soon as she finished speaking, she looked up at him with her small face, her expression showing a hint of grievance and unease stirred up by Lin Shu's words.
Like everyone else in the private room, she was waiting for him to say something.
Who will he choose?
Seeing her pleading look, Gu Chengyu's heart softened completely.
He didn't need to think about the choice at all, and he couldn't be bothered to pay attention to Lin Shu's so-called deep affection.
He only wants her.
Gu Chengyu raised the hand that wasn't around Su Qianqian's waist and gently rubbed the top of her soft hair.
The pressure was very light, with a soothing quality, like stroking a kitten's fur.
This action, though silent, is more powerful than any words.
The answer is obvious.
Lin Shu looked at the hand that landed on Su Qianqian's head, her body swayed, and all the color drained from her face.
Gu Chengyu lifted his eyelids, and his gaze finally fell on Lin Shu.
That look was no longer the indifference or annoyance of before, but a condescending scrutiny and amusement.
His thin lips parted slightly, his voice not loud, but clearly reaching everyone's ears, carrying his inherent arrogance: "Fair competition?"
Gu Chengyu scoffed, his mockery undisguised: "Lin Shu, have you got something wrong?"
His gaze swept over Lin Shu's pale face, his tone flat, as if stating a simple fact: "There has never been a fair chance to compete."
"You and she have never been on the same level."
"Considering that you were with me for a while, and also considering that you didn't really hurt her, let's leave the past behind."
"From now on, you and I will have nothing to do with each other."
Gu Chengyu's voice was firm and decisive, leaving no room for negotiation.
"Don't ever appear in front of me again, and don't bother her. You are nothing to me. Do you understand?"
Lin Shu's body trembled violently. She knew that Gu Chengyu would not blacklist her; she had succeeded.
She had to finish this last scene.
Perhaps she didn't even need to act; she was just trembling with embarrassment and resentment.
She even wanted to scream, to pounce on Su Qianqian and tear her innocent face apart, and to question Gu Chengyu about his right to do so!
But it felt like an invisible hand was tightly gripping his throat, and he couldn't make a sound.
Overwhelmed by immense humiliation, her vision blurred.
This Su Qianqian is just an unknown assistant.
And she is a top-tier celebrity.
She publicly professed her love, yet he trampled on her deep affection to fawn over that little bitch.
The private room was deathly silent.
Shen Que looked at Lin Shu's completely broken state, his gaze deepening.
Cheng Yu's words... were ruthless and utterly cruel.
To distance themselves from the situation, they showed absolutely no mercy.
Qin Yu opened his mouth, but in the end, he could only silently exclaim "Wow!" He was completely convinced.
This isn't just praising one while belittling another; it's like trampling Lin Shu from the clouds into the mud and then crushing her underfoot.
The celebrities and their female companions on both sides looked at the girl in Gu Chengyu's arms with envy that was almost palpable.
For the Crown Prince Gu to go to such lengths, publicly humiliating his former lover just to protect her, Su Qianqian, where did you get such good fortune? (This chapter has been read. Please click to continue reading the next chapter!)
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