Shen Meiyan's once beautiful face instantly fell, she bit her lip tightly, and the resentment in her heart seemed about to burst forth. She stared wide-eyed at the familiar yet repulsive figure in front of her.
After Lin Shihao brought the car to a smooth stop, he strode forward. He keenly noticed the change in Shen Meiyan's expression and couldn't help but feel puzzled, so he quickly scanned his surroundings. Soon, his gaze settled on Gu Qingyan, and he immediately understood everything. A slight, mocking smile appeared on his lips: "What? Are you still hung up on him? He was your former brother-in-law, after all, huh?"
The sarcastic words were too harsh on Shen Meiyan's ears. She turned her head sharply, glaring at Lin Shihao, her eyes flashing with anger and grievance. However, in that instant, she couldn't find any words to refute him, so she glared at him fiercely and then looked away.
"Don't look at me like that. Staring at me won't do any good. He won't choose you even if you stare at me," Lin Shihao said leisurely. "Look at the woman next to him. She looks exactly like Xiao Wanqing. Even a peerless beauty like your sister Shen Zhi Qiu couldn't handle this man, so you can forget about it."
Besides, Gu Qingyan is stubborn; once he's set his mind on someone, he can't let go. Why bother with someone who's dead? You see, even if Xiao Wanqing were alive, Gu Qingyan might change his mind when she's old and faded. But she's dead; she died when Gu Qingyan loved her most. That means no one can replace Xiao Wanqing in Gu Qingyan's heart. Do you understand?
"I can't be bothered to talk to you," Shen Meiyan said, pouting slightly.
"No, Your Highness, have you forgotten why you came out today? Don't lose your mind the moment you see Gu Qingyan, okay?" Lin Shihao grinned and approached, speaking smugly.
Reminded by this, Shen Meiyan finally came to her senses, and her expression softened considerably.
"Let's go." Seeing that her attitude had improved, Lin Shihao smiled and extended his arm. "Take my arm. If you run into Gu Qingyan, don't back down. Although my Lin family can't compare to the Gu family in terms of power and influence, remember, I'm unmarried. Gu Qingyan, no matter how handsome he is, is a divorcee!"
Shen Meiyan was amused by him, so she took his arm in response.
Led by the waiter, they arrived at a dreamlike and beautiful rose bush outdoors.
This place is like a sea of flowers, a breathtaking panorama of vibrant blooms, a masterpiece of nature, bursting with color and life. Each rose is a meticulously crafted work of art, its petals layered, delicate and soft. Sunlight filters through the clouds, dappling the sea of roses, making each petal shimmer with a crystalline luster, as if studded with countless dazzling diamonds.
In the distance, the clear and melodious chirping of birds mingled with the fragrance of flowers, creating a harmonious and tranquil pastoral scene.
In the middle of this blooming rose bush, there is a clearing covered with green grass. In the center of the clearing, a wooden table sits quietly, with a light green table runner draped over its surface. The table runner sways gently in the breeze, looking quite lively.
Lin Shih-hao gently took Shen Mei-yan's hand, and Shen Mei-yan's mood gradually improved amidst the beautiful sea of roses, slowly forgetting the little incident from earlier.
"Do you like it?" Lin Shih-hao looked at Shen Mei-yan's expression and smugly curled the corners of his mouth. He knew all too well how to make girls happy; he was incredibly adept at it.
While waiting for the coffee, Lin Shih-hao moved his chair next to Shen Mei-yan and put his hand on her shoulder. "Want to take some photos for our project?"
"How is it? Are you satisfied? If not, we can continue filming." Lin Shih-hao cheerfully handed his phone to Shen Mei-yan.
"Yes, it's good." Shen Meiyan nodded and began to bury herself in editing the photos.
After applying a beauty filter, adding eyelashes and other enhancements, Shen Meiyan sent the photo to Song Shiyao with satisfaction. She noticed that Song Shiyao had sent her many messages, all of them insulting her, but she had put her phone on Do Not Disturb and hadn't noticed them at all.
Shen Meiyan fully expected Song Shiyao to be furious, but to her surprise, Song Shiyao only sent her a smiling emoji and then nothing more.
Just then, Shen Meiyan's phone suddenly vibrated. She glanced at it and saw that it was Lin Yueshan calling.
"I'm going to answer a call." Shen Meiyan frowned, her heart beating a little fast. Ever since Lin Yueshan seriously told her not to get involved in that matter, she hadn't interfered.
“Meiyan, listen to me. The money has been transferred to an overseas account. I’ve made all the arrangements, and your dad won’t be able to trace it back to its source. I can see that your dad is very anxious and upset about this. You must stay calm. No matter what, you must pretend you don’t know anything and absolutely cannot let anything slip, understand?” Lin Yueshan’s voice was very soft, as if she were making the call from somewhere hidden.
"Okay, Mom. What about that woman?" Shen Meiyan frowned and asked with some concern.
"Mom has made all the arrangements. Don't worry, this woman will never appear in Nancheng again, nor will she return to her hometown. Your father will never know where she went."
"Mom, you wouldn't be...?" Shen Meiyan swallowed nervously.
"No, nothing like that. Making money isn't worth risking someone's life. Don't worry," Lin Yueshan said quickly. "I'm not going to talk to you anymore. We'll talk when you get home. I called you because I was afraid that if your dad called you, you might accidentally let something slip in your panic."
"Okay, Mom, don't worry." Shen Meiyan breathed a sigh of relief, hung up the phone, and turned around to see Gu Qingyan standing across the corridor.
"Brother-in-law?" Shen Meiyan called out, feeling a little guilty and surprised. She hadn't expected to run into Gu Qingyan here. She forced herself to remain calm and gave a polite smile.
"Hmm, you came with Lin Shih-hao?" Gu Qingyan looked at her, frowned slightly, and said, "That man has a bad reputation, so you should be careful."
Hearing this, Shen Meiyan's lips curled down slightly. "What? You think your reputation is so good? Your divorce from Shen Zhi Qiu was so messy, and you cheated on him during your marriage. Aren't you afraid of ruining your reputation?"
"I'm only giving you this advice because of your sister; whether you listen or not is up to you," Gu Qingyan said, frowning slightly, clearly displeased.
"Don't bother with that." Shen Meiyan looked at him. "When I wanted to be with you, you wouldn't let me. What's the point of you lecturing me now?"
"Qingyan!" Suddenly, a soft voice came from behind. Xiao Wanrou walked towards them with a faint smile on her face.
Shen Meiyan looked Xiao Wanrou up and down. Her every smile and frown was so similar to Xiao Wanqing's. No wonder Gu Qingyan was so moved.
"Qingyan, who is this?" Xiao Wanrou stood next to Gu Qingyan and asked softly.
“I’m his ex-wife’s sister.” Shen Meiyan curled her lips and looked at her provocatively.
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