After Being Betrayed I Married the Glamorous CEO-Chapter 154: You’re Materialistic, So Why Provoke Me?!

"Nonsense!" Jealousy flared in Zhang Dong’s heart as he shot Shen Bufan a look of utter disdain. A bumpkin from the countryside, worthy of a one-million-yuan Rolex? Daydreaming about it in private is one thing, but to actually say it out loud? And this pretty woman seems a little dim-witted too. Everything she says sounds like baseless bragging.

Just a moment ago, Zhang Dong had been shocked, wondering if Shen Bufan had really spent a fortune on a gold watch. Now that the one-million price tag was out, he was completely convinced it was a lie. Even he, from a wealthy family, didn’t have the guts to buy such an item. What gave Shen Bufan the right? As the old saying goes, the poor play with cars while the rich play with watches. That’s a hobby for the truly upper class. A guy like Shen Bufan, with his impoverished background, could never dream of affording one in his entire lifetime.

"Shen Bufan, when did you become such a liar?" Zhang Dong sneered. "It’s a 2,000-yuan knockoff, but you insist it’s authentic. Now you’re spouting nonsense about buying a one-million-yuan watch. Do you really think you’re worthy?"

"Let’s have everyone be the judge!" Wen Qian shrieked, clearly hoping to stir up more drama. Her loud voice caused passersby to turn and stare. "Just look at you! Do you have the air of a rich man?"

Shen Bufan hadn’t wanted to get tangled up with Wen Qian, but this was a heartfelt gift from his brother. How could she dare call it a fake?

"Watch your mouth," Shen Bufan said, his tone turning cold. Taking a huge step back, even if he had bought a 500-yuan piece of junk, what business was it of hers? She was seriously overstepping her bounds.

"If that watch is genuine, I’ll buy one today too, haha," Zhang Dong jeered, stuffing his hands in his pockets and looking down on Shen Bufan with contempt. "Don’t you have any self-awareness? You’re like a pig trying to pass for an elephant. I’m embarrassed just looking at you!"

Suddenly, a hand clapped down on Zhang Dong’s head.

"Who the hell was that?" Zhang Dong spun around, furious.

"Remember what you said," a calm voice stated as Shen Fanyun appeared in their midst. "If it’s genuine, you’ll buy one too."

"Brother," Shen Bufan called out, a little embarrassed.

"Your ex-girlfriend?" Shen Fanyun asked, nodding toward Wen Qian.

Shen Bufan nodded.

Shen Fanyun’s gaze drifted from Wen Qian to her mother with a playful smirk. Though he had never met them, he could tell from the older woman’s bitter expression that she was trouble.

Brother? Wen Qian was confused. She vaguely remembered Shen Bufan mentioning years ago that he had an older brother who lived far away and hadn’t been back in a long time. And this brother... wow, he’s incredibly handsome! His height, his bearing, his features... He’s exceptional in every way. His appearance immediately captivated many of the young women nearby. A few of the bolder ones were already planning to ask for his contact information. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

"Is the shopping done?" Shen Fanyun asked Su Xiyang.

Su Xiyang nodded. "We’ve pretty much bought everything. Your budget was two million yuan, but your little brother was afraid of being a burden and doesn’t like extravagant spending. For the watch, he insisted on picking the cheapest one."

Zhang Dong, Wen Qian, and her mother were all speechless. Why does their conversation sound like a comedy routine? A two-million-yuan spending limit?

Because of Shen Bufan’s strong reluctance, the budget for the watch alone had been slashed by seven or eight hundred thousand yuan. In the end, he had only chosen the cheapest model, with an official price of 360,000 yuan.

"Are you kidding me?" Zhang Dong felt like his brain couldn’t keep up. These two were casually throwing around figures in the hundreds of thousands, one million, two million. Do they think money grows on trees?

"Brother, maybe we should just go," Shen Bufan said, still wanting to avoid trouble.

Shen Fanyun raised an eyebrow. "No rush." He turned his attention back to Wen Qian. "I heard you left my brother because he was poor. Is that right?"

He continued before she could answer, "Everyone has their own ambitions, and I can understand that decision. People naturally want to improve their lives, so choosing someone with better material conditions is understandable. However, since you’ve already broken up and found yourself a better option... why come back to ridicule my little brother? Do you think he’s an easy target?"

Wen Qian was at a loss for words.

"I-I wasn’t ridiculing him," she stammered, putting on a self-righteous air as if everything she did was for Shen Bufan’s sake. "I was just... frustrated by his lack of ambition and saddened by his misfortune. I hoped my leaving would ignite his fighting spirit and push him to face life with more vigor."

"So by that logic, I should be thanking you?" Shen Fanyun asked coolly.

Wen Qian couldn’t meet his gaze. This brother who had appeared out of nowhere exerted an immense pressure on her. Even her mother, who was usually the first to jump in with scathing insults, remained silent, choosing to watch from the sidelines.

"And where exactly is my brother so lacking that he needs you to be ’frustrated by his lack of ambition and saddened by his misfortune’?" Shen Fanyun pressed on. "Is he missing a limb? Are his character and education so poor that a high and mighty young lady like yourself couldn’t bear to look at him? Our parents don’t think there are any major flaws with Bufan, so when did it become your place to stand here and point fingers?"

Shen Fanyun sized her up. Her looks were average, and there was nothing special about her figure or presence. "I’m very curious," he said, his voice dripping with condescension. "How can a girl like you, who would instantly blend into any crowd, be so fond of putting on airs and telling others what to do? Purely judging by material wealth, my brother is more than good enough for you."

Ambitions as high as the sky, but a fate as thin as paper. That whole "family of well-educated elites" is just a facade. Scratch the surface, and she’s nothing but a gold digger. The point is, if you want to be a gold digger, fine, go do that. But why turn around and mock a former partner? After having loved each other once, is it so hard to just go your separate ways and let each other be?

"I..." Wen Qian’s face flushed crimson. She seemed to want to say something, but the words wouldn’t come.

At that moment, she had to admit that the Shen Bufan before her felt different. The appearance of Shen Fanyun seemed to have straightened his spine, giving him a confidence she had never seen before.

In her heart, she couldn’t stand the fact that he had suddenly ascended to a level she had to look up to. "Hmph! Shen Bufan, I admit you seem to have money now," Wen Qian finally spat out, grinding her teeth. "But what’s so great about using someone else’s money to boost your own image? I... I despise you!"

"Setting aside the fact that everything I own, including my wealth, is also my brother’s..." Shen Fanyun retorted calmly. "Miss Wen, aren’t you doing the exact same thing? Flaunting your supposed superiority because you found a wealthy fiancé? Aren’t you just putting on a front yourself?"