After Being Betrayed I Married the Glamorous CEO-Chapter 63: I Desire You, Dare You Refuse?!

In the vast Hangcheng City, besides rapidly rising figures like Han Long, there were also old, well-established families with deep roots.

Take the Hong Family, for example.

Compared to Han Long’s high-profile approach, the principle of these old families had always been to grow steadily and cautiously, rarely revealing their true strength unless forced to. Furthermore, these old families had long lineages, with histories spanning decades or even centuries, and their connections and influence were not confined to a single city.

If a man like Han Long was a fierce tiger baring its fangs, then the old families were akin to sleeping lions. For ordinary people, both were forces not to be trifled with.

By the same token, if an ordinary person, or even someone with some standing, was noticed and recruited by such a family, a meteoric rise was practically guaranteed. Such individuals were known to the outside world as retainers.

In recent years, it wasn’t just the old families of Hangcheng City; major families all across the country were enthusiastically recruiting talented experts. And for what purpose? Naturally, to consolidate and expand their power, thereby continuing their family’s legacy of glory.

After Shen Fanyun’s clash with Hou Si, he was noticed by the Hong Family of Hangcheng City. From a commoner’s perspective, this was an incredible, fate-changing opportunity. From now on, simply by declaring himself a retainer of the Hong Family, he could swagger through the city with impunity.

Who in this city wouldn’t want to forge a relationship with the Hong Family? I don’t believe he would dare refuse the olive branch we’ve extended! Hong Danggui murmured to himself. This wasn’t arrogance, but a confidence that was bone-deep. In time, once the Hong Family’s power was cemented, becoming the rulers of Hangcheng City would be a matter of ’when,’ not ’if.’ The family couldn’t even be bothered to give high-profile businessmen like Han Long a second glance.

After Shen Fanyun and Su Xiyang left, they decided it was still early. So, Shen Fanyun took her to a nearby shopping plaza called Azure Sea and Blue Sky Plaza to enjoy a large meal.

Su Xiyang explained that the plaza was a property of the Han Family. It had been in operation for two or three years and was one of Hangcheng City’s landmarks. Moreover, it was rumored to be a gift from Han Long to his beloved son, Han Feng. On Han Feng’s wedding day, Han Long would officially transfer ownership of Azure Sea and Blue Sky Plaza to him—truly a grand gesture. Based on the current market in Hangcheng City, the building was worth at least one billion yuan.

"Back then, Han Long was wealthy, but not this extravagant," Su Xiyang muttered. The locals of Hangcheng City had practically watched him rise, witnessing his wealth explode exponentially in just a year or two. It truly proved the old saying: for those on the right path, the rich only get richer.

"The Han Family’s property?" Shen Fanyun had genuinely been unaware of this. The plaza’s standards were exceptionally high, and it enjoyed a steady flow of customers.

Shen Fanyun intended to find a well-reputed restaurant inside with Su Xiyang, when a young woman in the luxury goods area on the first floor happened to glance over, her eyes widening in an instant.

Xu Bingqing!

Today, Xu Bingqing had made plans to go shopping with Li Qiuchan, who was still on her way. Bored while browsing, Xu Bingqing truly hadn’t expected to run into Shen Fanyun standing at the entrance. It seemed fate had a funny way of bringing enemies together.

You bastard. We really are fated to meet, Xu Bingqing ground her teeth, determined to humiliate Shen Fanyun today, no matter what. She would settle both the old and new scores from the Brilliant Building incident today.

"A new luxury shop just opened here. They have a lot of new arrivals, and I want to check it out," Su Xiyang said, stopping just inside the plaza. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

Shen Fanyun nodded. "I’ll go with you."

Su Xiyang smiled. Although Shen Fanyun often spoke flippantly, he could be quite warm-hearted at times. At least, when she asked him to accompany her, he was genuinely willing to spend the time.

Xu Bingqing hadn’t anticipated that her connection with Shen Fanyun ran so deep that he would also walk right into this luxury shop. An idea sparked in her mind, and she called over the store manager.

"Sister Xu, how can I help you?" the manager asked with a professional smile.

Xu Bingqing whispered in her ear, pointing at Su Xiyang and Shen Fanyun, who were now browsing in the central hall.

"Understood, I get it." The manager covered her mouth with a faint smile and nodded repeatedly. "Don’t you worry, Sister Xu. I’ll be sure to teach them a lesson for you!"

It was Shen Fanyun’s first time inside a luxury store. It had to be said, the store truly lived up to the name; many seemingly ordinary items were shockingly priced at tens or even hundreds of thousands of yuan, and there was even a crown jewel of the store valued at over a million.

Su Xiyang explained, "Places like this sell their brand and service, so of course the prices are steep." Inwardly, she thought he was a complete country bumpkin.

Shen Fanyun couldn’t deny it; in this area, he was a complete novice.

"How about this one?" Su Xiyang had her eye on a white handbag and gestured for Shen Fanyun’s opinion. Then, in a gentle tone, she said to the sales clerk, "I’d like to take a look at this one, please."

"Miss, if you can’t afford it, don’t waste our staff’s time and effort."

"Don’t bother getting it out. They can’t afford it!"

The manager, Wang Dan, strode out from the back room, delivering the haughty remark with obvious sarcasm.

Not only was Su Xiyang stunned, but the sales clerks were also baffled. They couldn’t believe their manager, who usually prioritized customer experience above all else, would utter such sharp, cutting words.

"This..." Wang Dan raised her eyebrows, looking Su Xiyang up and down before muttering with feigned reluctance, "I suppose I can bring myself to call you a ’distinguished lady’."

"We are not selling this handbag at the moment."

"If you have no other requests, please leave. We have other VIPs to serve."

Su Xiyang’s brows knitted together. "Do I have some kind of grudge against you?"

"Hmph." Wang Dan snorted loudly, her expression impossibly arrogant as she tilted her head back to stare at the ceiling, completely ignoring Su Xiyang.

"This is a business. All who enter are customers. What is this attitude?" Su Xiyang flared up. What was wrong with this woman? Was she looking for a fight?

The manager simply spread her hands and gave an exaggerated shrug. "This is my attitude!"

Shen Fanyun and Su Xiyang were left speechless. It wasn’t just them; the other staff members were also dumbfounded. The manager was acting like a completely different person today—arrogant, aggressive, and hostile.

"If you can’t afford it, then leave. Don’t cause a scene here," Wang Dan warned Su Xiyang with mock gravity.

Su Xiyang trembled with rage. Am I just cursed with bad luck lately? Should I have just stayed home? Why did she run into trouble everywhere she went? She had finally been in the mood to come here and browse, only to have some manager pop out of nowhere, insult her, and then have the audacity to accuse *her* of causing a disturbance?

"With an attitude like that, believe it or not, I will file a complaint against you right now!" Su Xiyang gritted her teeth, her anger pushed beyond its limit.

Wang Dan crossed her arms, her tone dismissive. "Suit yourself."

In the back room, Xu Bingqing watched the speechless expressions on Su Xiyang and Shen Fanyun’s faces, a wave of immense satisfaction washing over her.