After Being Betrayed I Married the Glamorous CEO-Chapter 260 - 259: If you’re not afraid of dying, try running!

Long Qingwen's face was cold, a murderous intent flashing in his eyes as his right hand slowly caressed the jade thumb ring on his thumb.

Over the years in Capital City, while Long Qingwen hadn't quite broken into the top tier of the elite, he had cultivated extensive connections and numerous contacts. How could he be considered an ordinary person? Moreover, the name Long Qingwen itself carried significant weight in Capital City.

But Shen Fanyun had not only ignored him, he even shot back a vicious insult: "Asshole?"

This was utterly audacious, lawless, and suicidal.

"Boss Long, that Shen Fanyun has shown you such contempt and humiliation! No matter what, you have to make him pay a painful price!" Li Juan added fuel to the fire, fearing that Long Qingwen might suddenly back down.

If he really backed down, wouldn't that mean she'd been slapped by Shen Fanyun for nothing? If she couldn't get revenge for this great humiliation, she'd probably be depressed for a year or two. This was simply unforgivable!

"Hmph."

"Anyone who underestimates me, Long Qingwen, is doomed to a short life. Heh heh."

Long Qingwen handed the phone back to Li Juan and then started to make his own arrangements.

Seeing that Long Qingwen was truly furious, Wen Ruyue's resolve hardened. This is no longer just a personal grudge between me and Shen Fanyun. Long Qingwen also clearly wishes to crush Shen Fanyun underfoot. This is a good thing. By joining forces, we can make Shen Fanyun disappear for good in one fell swoop!

Meanwhile, in the media building, Yuan Zhao and Hu Meng were still wavering. Although Shen Fanyun had beaten them up, they were more concerned about the huge mess they had stirred up.

The person who had secretly hired them was Wen Ruyue, and Wen Ruyue was not someone to be trifled with, either. If they followed Shen Fanyun's orders and solemnly apologized to Lu Feiyan in front of the national media, the hit to the company's reputation and the resulting financial losses would be minor issues. Offending Wen Ruyue and the powerful figures behind her, however, was the real problem. Who knew if they would even survive in the industry from now on?

Publicly betraying the financial backer who had paid them to handle this… this was a matter of principle!

"Boss, what should we do?" Hu Meng asked anxiously.

Although several days had passed since the incident and Shen Fanyun hadn't troubled them further, no one knew if delaying the public statement would lead to more trouble, possibly even a larger storm. However, issuing a statement would inevitably implicate Wen Ruyue. Even if they didn't mention her by name, knowing Shen Fanyun's methods, he was probably just waiting for their apology to use it as a weapon against Wen Ruyue.

In other words, Shen Fanyun wanted them to be the fuse that lit the powder keg.

This is clearly a battle between titans, and we, mere mortals, have been caught in the crossfire.

"Hu Meng, you should understand, once we issue a statement and admit our mistake, our company…"

That's a minor issue. Offending Wen Ruyue is the real problem. Yuan Zhao hesitated. But that Shen Fanyun is no pushover, either. How are we supposed to choose?

Shen Fanyun had deliberately held back, leaving them to stew in their own indecision—a form of psychological torture.

"What if… what if?" Hu Meng suddenly had an idea. "What if we secretly meet with Miss Wen and ask for her opinion?"

"Let's have Miss Wen show us the way. For now, we absolutely can't apologize. Not unless it gets to a point where even Miss Wen can't handle Shen Fanyun."

This was a stopgap measure. At the very least, they needed to see whether Shen Fanyun or Wen Ruyue was more dangerous to provoke. Only then would they decide whose side to take.

"Feasible." Yuan Zhao's eyes lit up. At this point, it was the only way forward.

He sighed softly. I never imagined a seemingly trivial matter could escalate to this degree. In the past, we've frequently slandered and defamed celebrities, even fabricating the most despicable salacious rumors, yet it has always ended peacefully. It's laughable, really. Those celebrities we maliciously maligned in the past, who endured attacks from false reports and defamation, never dared to make trouble. In fact, they'd secretly send people to pay us to retract the stories. Our guiding principle was to never offend anyone and befriend everyone. That's the mark of a true social navigator—flawless and impeccable! But someone like Lu Feiyan, who actually stands up and fights back? This is a first. A complete anomaly. A person that headstrong will run into trouble later, even if someone protects her this time. The entertainment industry needs people who are slick and adaptable, not these stubborn types. The more unyielding they are, the faster they fall. If our company doesn't bring her down from her pedestal this time, she'll eventually run into an unbeatable adversary! Heh heh, in my opinion, this Lu Feiyan won't get far!

After their discussion, Yuan Zhao and Hu Meng decided to sound out Wen Ruyue. Conveniently, she was also in Hangcheng City recording a show.

「The next day.」

Shen Fanyun deliberately brought Lu Feiyan back to the theater. Wang Xiao and the staff were all resting, with nothing to do and no idea what they were supposed to be working on. When they saw Shen Fanyun, he simply told them to wait for news and gave no further instructions.

A paid vacation! A rare treat after working year-round.

"Entertain yourselves," Shen Fanyun waved his hand nonchalantly.

This gesture instantly and dramatically improved the staff's opinion of Shen Fanyun.

This guy is so rich and willful! After investing so much money, he's just paying us to take a vacation? He's practically a living Bodhisattva, a reincarnated Guanyin! Besides, on second thought, we have no real conflict with Shen Fanyun. Yesterday's turmoil was aimed mainly at Wen Ruyue.

"Alright, we'll listen to the boss and just wait," Wang Xiao instructed his staff, his respect for Shen Fanyun clearly growing.

Shen Fanyun and Lu Feiyan chatted and laughed, finding a relatively quiet spot in the theater.

Before long, four or five black vans arrived. The young man with a crew cut leading them stepped out and immediately started kicking things over, clearly here to cause trouble. In the blink of an eye, they had left part of the film set a total wreck.

"Is your boss here?" the young man named Xu Haofeng barked at the crew, a cigarette dangling from his lips.

Wang Xiao furrowed his brows in confusion. "What… what are you all doing?"

"Heh, that son of a bitch dared to offend our Boss Long. Now, the boss has sent us to escort him over for a little chat," he declared. "If he refuses, heh heh, then he can just leave his life behind right here! I'm Xu Haofeng, and I don't screw around. With Boss Long backing me, I can do whatever the hell I want!"

Boss Long? With those words, everyone grasped the gravity of the situation. Has Wen Ruyue really gotten Long Qingwen involved? It seems they're here to take Shen Fanyun away. If he refuses to leave, are these people going to kill him right here, today? What kind of people are these? How can they act so recklessly in broad daylight? Aren't they afraid of the consequences when things blow up? Then again, Long Qingwen is a prominent figure from Capital City. His methods and connections are far beyond what an ordinary person could imagine. If something did happen, Long Qingwen could probably make it go away. This…

"Where is that son of a bitch? Tell him to get his ass out here now! Fuck!" the young man yelled, propping one foot on a chair. When it came to arrogance, he was a true master.

The reason Shen Fanyun and Lu Feiyan came to the theater today was precisely to wait for Wen Ruyue, or rather, Long Qingwen's next move.

Sure enough, not even half an hour after they appeared, Long Qingwen's men were here, looking menacing. The scene was quite intimidating.

Shen Fanyun, hands in his pockets, slowly made his appearance.

Xu Haofeng's face turned cold. "So, you're the little bastard who offended our Boss Long?"

"That's me," Shen Fanyun didn't deny it. He calmly glanced over the scene, his smile not quite reaching his eyes.

"Your grandpa is here, and you're not going to kneel when you speak?" Xu Haofeng's smile was icier than Shen Fanyun's. "You offended our Boss Long and you still act so nonchalant? I guess you really don't know how to spell the word 'dead'!"

"Kneel before whom?" Shen Fanyun asked, feigning ignorance.

Xu Haofeng blurted out, "Before me, of course."

"Now, I have some questions for you. When I'm done, you're coming with me, and you'll do it without a fuss."

Shen Fanyun continued, "And who are you to make me kneel? Are you that important?"

Xu Haofeng was speechless.

Heh, this kid has a sharp tongue. Still acting so tough at a time like this? Does he really think I, Xu Haofeng, am some pushover who's all talk?

"So you want to do this the hard way," Xu Haofeng's expression darkened.

"You're just a stray someone else keeps on a leash, yet you dare to run wild here? A dog needs to know its place."

"You're just a dog. But listening to you, it sounds like you're even cockier than your master, Long Qingwen. What gives you the right to throw your weight around here?"

Xu Haofeng was speechless again.

Xu Haofeng was so frustrated he was practically tearing his hair out. Damn, this kid's words are infuriating!

"Fuck it, I'm going to kill you!" Xu Haofeng roared.

At that moment, Shen Fanyun slowly sank into a nearby chair. Then, he reached into his pocket, pulled out an object, and slammed it on the table with a loud CLACK.

Xu Haofeng stood baffled.

The next second, a collective gasp swept through the crowd.

Xu Haofeng's eyes widened, his mind blank for a long moment. What the hell is that? A gun? This guy has a gun? For real? According to Boss Long, isn't this guy just some suicidal punk with a bit of cash? This…

"What was that you were saying?" Shen Fanyun asked calmly, gesturing toward the table.

Xu Haofeng drew a sharp breath, unable to respond for a moment. His eyes were still glued to the object on the table.

Is that thing real or fake?

"You… who are you?" Xu Haofeng finally snapped out of it, his gaze complex as he stared at Shen Fanyun, who was just an arm's reach away.

He even had the thought to turn tail and run for it.

"You're very close. And the safety is off. If you're not afraid to die, feel free to try running," Shen Fanyun said with a smile.

Xu Haofeng was speechless.