After Being Betrayed I Married the Glamorous CEO-Chapter 123: A Minor Misunderstanding, Can’t You Be More Magnanimous as a Man?

Chapter 123: Chapter 123: A Minor Misunderstanding, Can’t You Be More Magnanimous as a Man?

"Hmph, if you don’t give me, Wang Tuohai, an explanation today, don’t even think of leaving this place," Wang Tuohai declared, his arrogance palpable.

Xu Bingqing’s face turned ghostly pale. She realized she had caused a major disaster. She had tried her best to salvage the situation, but her efforts were futile. If she couldn’t handle this storm properly, she would face pressure from both Wang Tuohai and the Bistro’s owner. This was completely beyond what a minor figure like her could withstand.

What should I do? What should I do? After pondering for a long time, Xu Bingqing decided to ask Li Qiuchan to intervene. Her best friend was, after all, Han Long’s prospective daughter-in-law. She figured that everyone would likely show some deference to Wealthy Han Long.

"Qiuchan, Qiuchan, I’m in trouble! You need to come quickly!"

"If you don’t come, I’m doomed tonight," she cried, her voice trailing off.

"Mhm, thank you. I’m at the Bistro, so please hurry."

After finishing the call, Xu Bingqing felt greatly relieved. With Li Qiuchan backing her up, she believed her fate wouldn’t be too miserable. At most, she would have to apologize and promise it would never happen again. Her only regret was that she had hoped to get acquainted with Wang Tuohai tonight and leave a good impression. Now, not only had she failed to make his acquaintance, but she had also offended the big shot. Hmph, it’s all Lu Feiyan’s fault. Lu Feiyan could have shown up earlier or later, but she just had to appear at the same time as me. If we hadn’t run into each other here, this whole mess could have been avoided!

"You look very beautiful today," Shen Fanyun said with a smile, complimenting Lu Feiyan, who looked as ethereal as a fairy in her dress.

Lu Feiyan hummed contentedly, pouting her lips, clearly in a good mood.

Shen Fanyun continued, "Did you dress up specially for me?"

"In your dreams. I just happen to really like this dress."

Of course, Lu Feiyan would never admit that she had agonized for a full hour, trying on one outfit after another, before finally deciding what to wear for this dinner with Shen Fanyun. In this world, there was probably no other man she would put so much effort into impressing.

"Your legs are even paler and longer than before," Shen Fanyun muttered.

Wang Tuohai stood to the side silently, but when his gaze swept over Lu Feiyan, he was awestruck. No wonder Mr. Shen was completely uninterested in the girls from the high-class club I introduced. It turns out he has such a peerless beauty by his side.

The owner of the Bistro was named Qin Yue, a Hangcheng City local. In his early days, he was considered a prominent figure. Although the changing times had diminished his former grandeur, his foundations remained solid. This Bistro, which he operated personally, brought in astronomical profits each year.

About half an hour passed, but it wasn’t Qin Yue who arrived first. Instead, Li Qiuchan appeared.

"Hmph," Lu Feiyan snorted, her expression cold.

If Lu Feiyan found Xu Bingqing annoying and repulsive, she utterly despised Li Qiuchan. To her, Li Qiuchan was a textbook green-tea bitch. She used her decent looks as an excuse to act superior and was full of a baffling narcissism. Anyone who didn’t know better would think she was the heiress of some grand, noble family. Frustratingly, such a self-righteously aloof person had good fortune on her side. After years of painstaking effort, she had finally become the widely known Crown Princess Consort.

"What is she doing here?" Lu Feiyan wondered aloud.

Shen Fanyun shrugged. "Obviously for her ’dear’ best friend."

"Qiuchan! Qiuchan! You’re finally here!" Xu Bingqing cried, feigning a look of extreme fright as she grabbed Li Qiuchan’s hand and trembled.

Li Qiuchan furrowed her brow and whispered comfortingly, "It’s all right, I’m here."

"Mhm," Xu Bingqing replied, overcome with gratitude.

At the same time, Li Qiuchan’s gaze fell on Shen Fanyun. She was certainly surprised to see Lu Feiyan, but it was only a flicker of emotion. Li Qiuchan had already suspected that Shen Fanyun was the one giving Xu Bingqing trouble. After all, in a city as large as Hangcheng City, few people would dare to disrespect Xu Bingqing, given her friendship with Li Qiuchan.

Is this about me again? Li Qiuchan wondered.

After the incident at the Yunxiao Hotel, she suddenly felt she understood. Now that Shen Fanyun has achieved some minor success, he might not have feelings for me anymore, but that doesn’t stop love from turning into hate. And now here he is, constantly stirring up trouble, trying to make me, Li Qiuchan, see him in a new light.

How childish. Li Qiuchan shook her head, her evaluation of Shen Fanyun remaining unchanged.

"Shen Fanyun, if you have a grudge, direct it at me. There’s no need to bully Bingqing!" Li Qiuchan lifted her chin, gazing down at him with a proud, superior air.

Shen Fanyun was bewildered. What is she talking about?

Wang Tuohai was utterly baffled once again. Besides, this woman’s tone was incredibly grating. It was clearly Xu Bingqing who started the trouble. How could Li Qiuchan twist it to make Xu Bingqing seem like the innocent victim?

"Furthermore, I am very disappointed in your behavior. For a grown man to constantly pick on a woman... don’t you have any class?" Li Qiuchan continued her interrogation.

Lu Feiyan had heard enough. "Who do you think you are, to be ’disappointed’?"

"What the hell does your disappointment have to do with Fanyun?"

"Also, you’d better figure out what really happened before you come in here barking indiscriminately!"

Li Qiuchan was speechless. A nameless fire surged within her, and she glared at Lu Feiyan for a long moment.

"What happened?" Li Qiuchan asked Xu Bingqing.

Xu Bingqing averted her eyes. After hesitating for a long time, she finally recounted her version of events, deliberately leaving out her own arrogant and domineering behavior. She did her best to make the entire incident sound like a simple misunderstanding.

"I... I was muddled for a moment and caused this misunderstanding. Oh, I’m so sorry."

"Qiuchan, I’ve caused you trouble."

Xu Bingqing hung her head, her face a mask of regret and apology. Whether she was merely acting or genuinely realized she was in the wrong, no one could tell.

"In my opinion, this is just a small misunderstanding," Li Qiuchan said, not thinking it was a big deal. Besides, Xu Bingqing already knows she was wrong. Shouldn’t that be the end of it? Does he really expect her to kneel and kowtow?

"Regarding Bingqing’s offensive actions, which have certainly affected everyone, I formally apologize to you all on her behalf," Li Qiuchan offered. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

Xu Bingqing was overwhelmed with gratitude. "Thank you, Qiuchan."

Li Qiuchan took Xu Bingqing’s right hand, her expression serene. "Don’t worry, you’ll be fine."

Why make such a big deal out of such a trivial matter? In my view, it’s still Shen Fanyun who is fanning the flames, deliberately blowing the situation out of proportion.