My CEO Baby Daddy Keeps Falling for My Tricks
Chapter 355 - 360 Publicity Must Have Value_1

Chapter 355: 360 Publicity Must Have Value_1

"You don’t get good stuff cheap, and nothing good comes cheap!" Lin Xiangwan said, her expression frozen and her gaze unwavering.

"Hehe..." Shen Hanqian laughed joyously again. "See, Su Yueze? It’s not just me saying this, right? You’re always going on about freebies and bringing your own this and that. That sales tactic doesn’t fly with us. We women aren’t looking to bargain hunt at the market. We relish treasures not freebies. Seeking the right man is even harder and requires more scrutiny than shopping at Victoria’s Secret. Any slight issue and we’ll decline. What if we catch a disease, what then?"

Lin Xiangwan murmured through gritted teeth, "Exactly, when choosing a man, we must select those who exhibit inner beauty strictly, without any compromise. We don’t like to buy cheap; our inner beauty is the most expensive. For instance, we’d rather invest in precious inner beauty and would never settle for cheap appearances."

"I wholeheartedly agree!" Shen Hanqian raised her hand in approval.

Su Yueze was saddened by their words, scratching his head in dismay. "Do you think I’m cheap? I’m merely generous with both of you, okay? And it’s because I have feelings for you both, I’m willing to expend energy for you. You two disregard my feelings!"

Although his words were filled with disappointment and anger, he decisively pulled Wanwan next to him and forced her to sit on his left, quite close to him.

The tiny pot on the table was starting to boil, Shen Hanqian had turned on the burner ahead of time so that the food would be ready to eat when she sat down.

Su Yueze, being the considerate man he is, naturally added various types of meat and shrimp rolls into her pot, including her favorite types of greens. "Eat up, you’ll feel warmer once you’ve had some!"

"Qianqian, have some more White Wine, it’ll keep the cold away!" Shen Hanqian poured her a glass.

Su Yueze watched as Shen Hanqian moved about, he laughed and asked, "You’re even voluntarily pouring wine now, do you feel like having a drink today?"

"If you’re not afraid of me getting drunk and filing a complaint against you for assault, then sure!" Shen Hanqian threatened.

"Ahem..." Su Yueze became somewhat frightened. "If you would honestly let me assault you, I’d be prepared to go to jail!"

Lin Xiangwan quickly ate several pieces of meat and downed a shot of White Wine, which warmed her body significantly and caused her despondent mood to resurface. "Qianqian, did you know? If you hadn’t called me, I would’ve confronted Qin Muchuan already. I cannot wait or endure it any longer. Let’s tear this band-aid off! Whether he’s afraid, or not, whether he cares about my knowing or not afterward, at least I can vent my anger at him one good time. Why does he get to break my plans, why did he deceive me into going to the airport by myself, making me sit there like an idiot, waiting for him for so long? Why... Why should I always be the one to accommodate him!"

As she spoke, Lin Xiangwan’s expression grew colder, and her heart heavier.

She poured herself another glass of White Wine and took another sip.

Knowing her alcohol tolerance, she was let loose to drink as she pleased; perhaps it would make her feel better.

However, Lin Xiangwan, being conscious of her image, never caused a scene while drinking in public, she merely hung her head and sipped slowly.

Su Yueze, upon hearing her words, was taken aback. He turned to look at Lin Xiangwan, "So you actually knew about it?"

Lin Xiangwan nodded. "How could I not know? Do you all think that you’ve done a great job hiding it? We’ve just been enduring it in silence for the sake of keeping the family together!"

Su Yueze shook his head, expressing his concern for Qin Muchuan. "I knew this couldn’t last, but he didn’t want to tell Wanwan. Wanwan, I’m not trying to make excuses for him, but he was genuinely afraid that you’d leave him if you found out. The child wasn’t conceived after you, she existed years before you came along. Now she’s here and she’s a deformed child, what do you expect him to do?"

"This child was merely a tool Zhou Ziqing used to get close to Qin Muchuan. They knew the child was disabled, why then did they allow her birth? I’m not heartless, it’s torturous for such a child to be born into this world. Zhou Ziqing does not genuinely care for this child, she sees her as a tool. Given this, Qin Muchuan should not be involved!" Shen Hanqian said vehemently.

"Whether he should be involved or not, the child is Muchuan’s; how can he ignore her? Wanwan..." Su Yueze moved closer to the other side and continued his persuasion. "You really shouldn’t blame Muchuan for all this."

Lin Xiangwan lifted her drink, her gaze focusing on the transluscent liquid inside the glass looking increasingly like sorrowful tears. "Why shouldn’t I blame him? What rights do I have to blame him? She’s his ex-girlfriend; they have history. Unlike me, the only reason he married me was for the child!"

"Please don’t belittle yourself, give him a bit more time!"

"I don’t want to give him any more time," Lin Xiangwan stated despondently. "I thought that with time, he could manage things effectively. However, now I realize that the more time I give him, the more he thinks I can be fooled, that he can continue to be with that woman. I can’t let him treat me as a fool; I must speak up!"

"I support you!" Shen Hanqian said, looking at Lin Xiangwan.

Lin Xiangwan looked at her with uncertainty. "Really? Do you truly support me?"

"Mm," Shen Hanqian replied. "You’re right. You’ve been accommodating him, and he’s been taking advantage. We cannot continue to back down."

"Then why did you call me and stop me?" Lin Xiangwan fumed, almost jumping up in irritation; she felt like confronting Qin Muchuan immediately.

"First of all, hear me out!" Shen Hanqian swung back to Lin Xiangwan’s side and whispered a few lines in her ear.

Lin Xiangwan instantly quieted down, gradually understanding her point. "You’re saying?"

"Yes, since we’re to tear down this façade, then we must ensure it’s worthwhile. Otherwise, confronting Qin Muchuan will be in vain; in the end, he’ll only resent you!"

Lin Xiangwan nodded. "That’s right, and besides, I cannot lose to that woman!"

"Mm, we should plan this out carefully!" Shen Hanqian whispered back.

Su Yueze watched the two women closely, feeling a chill run down his spine. Thank goodness neither of them were smitten with him, otherwise his life would be miserable.

Having to anticipate plots from others wasn’t a pleasant experience, it was unsettling.

The hot pot continued to bubble away; he should eat a few more slices of beef. The beef here indeed tasted excellent!