Chapter 151 The Dust Settles
"Shufen is right. You really reminded me. I was planning to wait a couple of days until I was done with my work before dealing with it, but now it seems I don't need to put it off anymore."
After saying that, he took out his phone.
He contacted the locksmith he had previously consulted.
The number was saved in advance, with clear notes, and even the appointment time was confirmed beforehand.
Doing this in front of Pan Yun is tantamount to publicly humiliating her and making her lose face.
A response came quickly from the other end of the phone. Guo Zhenyi said a few words briefly, and after hanging up, he only added one sentence in a light tone.
"I'll be there in ten minutes."
Zhou Shufen herself hadn't expected Guo Zhenyi to be so resolute.
She originally thought he would at most just kick people out, but she didn't expect him to directly cut off their escape route.
A sudden surge of warmth filled her heart.
She glanced up at Guo Zhenyi.
The two stood side by side, back to back, their tacit understanding evident.
That invisible aura made Pan Yun's teeth itch.
"What are you still standing here for? Do you have to see it with your own eyes to be satisfied?"
Zhou Shufen spoke coldly.
"If you really want to see it, go outside and wait. The locksmith will be here soon. You'll be able to see what the new lock looks like then, so it won't be a wasted trip."
When has Pan Yun ever been humiliated like this?
Her face immediately fell.
But she knew that no amount of anger would help here.
She gritted her teeth and turned around abruptly.
I had just walked into the hallway when I bumped into the doorman.
Guo Zhenyi had already had this idea in mind, and he had found the nearest store that was the fastest to reach, even timing it with extreme precision.
She originally thought Guo Zhenyi was just talking.
But now, it's clear they're determined to shut her out.
She stood at the top of the stairs, listening to the conversation coming from inside the house. Her palms were icy cold, but a raging fire was burning in her heart.
The thought of not being able to get into the house even though she had the key tomorrow made Pan Yun so angry that she stomped her feet.
But she knew she couldn't stop it or control it.
Guo Zhenyi has made his choice.
Zhou Shufen was the family member he truly recognized.
Whether it's the law or emotions, everything has been settled.
She is no longer a member of this family, and doesn't even have the right to knock on the door.
At that moment, she hated Zhou Shufen to the core.
She used to think that after a few years abroad, she could reconcile with Guo Zhenyi.
But now Zhou Shufen has suddenly appeared out of nowhere, completely disrupting the originally well-arranged plan.
The gentle look in Guo Zhenyi's eyes was no longer the same as before.
Pan Yun stood in the dimly lit corridor, her eyes fixed on the tightly closed door.
Along the way, Pan Yun felt increasingly frustrated.
She gritted her teeth and made a silent vow in her heart.
Zhou Shufen, don't be too smug. I'll make sure you know what happens when you offend me!
Meanwhile, Guo Zhenyi had already quietly changed the lock.
He threw the old key, which he had used for many years, into the trash can without hesitation.
A string of brand-new keys was handed to Zhou Shufen, three in total, all of which she was to keep.
He kept only one for himself, which he hung on his belt.
Although Zhou Shufen said, "I'm not afraid" and "Let her be,"
But deep down, I was still a little apprehensive.
The two tacitly agreed not to mention Pan Yun's name again.
At dinner, Guo Zhenyi simply reheated the leftovers from yesterday.
After quickly finishing my meal, I grabbed my coat and rushed to the company to work overtime.
Zhou Shufen also had things to take care of, so she packed her bag and went out.
The next morning, Pan Yun, still unwilling to give up, returned to the familiar building with a last glimmer of hope.
She walked to the door, took out her key, and inserted it into the lock with slightly trembling hands.
As expected, the key wouldn't turn at all.
She yanked the key out, her anger surging, and slammed it to the ground.
She absolutely refused to be kicked out like that.
They will not allow Zhou Shufen to easily secure that position.
Over the next few days, she inquired everywhere and racked her brains until she finally figured out the exact location of Zhou Shufen's shop.
A floral design studio located in the old town is called "Xianqing".
Pan Yun stood outside the shop for a while, and after confirming that everything was in order, he pushed open the door and went inside.
She was determined to teach her a lesson in person today.
Zhou Shufen was busy in the shop.
Just then, she looked up and saw Pan Yun push the door open and come in.
In that instant, she was suddenly stunned.
Then, following the other person's gaze, I glanced at the area near the door.
He immediately realized that this person had gone to his own house to test the door again.
Zhou Shufen's lips curled up slightly, and she sneered inwardly.
Pan Yun originally came to cause trouble, but after entering the store, he found that there were other customers.
She thought quickly and immediately realized that making a scene in this situation would only embarrass herself.
So she quickly changed her tune.
She slowly took a photo out of her bag.
That was a photo of her and Guo Zhenyi, the two of them snuggling together in the picture.
With a "smack," she slammed the photo onto her desk.
Pan Yun raised her voice very high.
"Look! These are old photos of me and Zhenyi. You know how sweet we were! He's just after something new with you. If you know what's good for you, leave now. Don't wait until you get dumped to realize you were just a substitute. Don't blame me for not warning you then!"
She talked for a long time, repeatedly recounting how good her past with Guo Zhenyi was.
Other people in the store also curiously peeked out, wanting to see what had happened.
Some people were taking pictures with their phones, while whispering amongst themselves.
"Isn't that my ex-girlfriend?"
The girl at the cashier whispered to her colleague.
"I heard Guo Zhenyi is dating designer Zhou Shufen now. Is he here to cause trouble?"
Zhou Shufen only glanced at the photo briefly.
Since she decided to be with Guo Zhenyi, she had no intention of getting involved in his past.
She knew in her heart that everyone has a past, and no one starts out with nothing.
What matters is the present and how we move forward.
"So you came all this way just to show me this?"
"Everyone has a past. Do you think this photo can make me sad?"
Her voice wasn't loud, but it was clear enough for everyone around her to hear.
Pan Yun didn't expect that she wouldn't take the bait at all.
"We're the perfect match! You and him are just not compatible!"
"He likes light food, you know? He hates it when people touch his desk, do you know that? Only I know these details!"
As she spoke, she became emotional, and her eyes reddened slightly.
"oh."
Zhou Shufen responded with a sound of agreement, then lowered her head to continue drawing her design, completely ignoring him.
The "oh" was said casually.
Pan Yun was furious and was about to speak when the shop assistant came over, so she had to hold back.
In the end, he didn't achieve anything and left with a belly full of anger.
The young shop assistant came over with a glass of water and asked Zhou Shufen with a smile.
"Sis, would you like some water? That person from earlier... is he alright?"
Zhou Shufen gently shook her head.
"It's okay, just ignore her."
Pan Yun stood at the door and glanced back before finally turning and leaving.
But she didn't give up and came to the store for several days in a row saying the same thing.
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