Substitute Bride to the Crippled Billionaire
Chapter 60 It’s All Your Fault

Chapter 60: Chapter 60 It’s All Your Fault

Su Qingnuan frowned and glanced at his hand.

"Shen Lin’an, let go."

Shen Lin’an chuckled lightly but didn’t loosen his grip, instead pulling her closer.

"Qingnuan, it’s just a meal, no need to be so tense."

As more and more eyes turned their way, Su Qingnuan silently pushed Shen Lin’an away.

"Let’s go."

Shen Lin’an was overjoyed and quickly released her hand, leading the way forward.

"I’ve already reserved a private room. The car is at the school gate, let’s head over."

Glancing at Gu Xiaoxiao, Su Qingnuan calmly said, "We have class this afternoon, not much time."

"I understand." Shen Lin’an smiled lightly, "Rest assured, I’ll have you back before your class starts."

"Hmm."

Linking arms with Gu Xiaoxiao, Su Qingnuan walked ahead.

Looking back at the person following them, Gu Xiaoxiao whispered, "Are we really going?"

"What else to do?" Su Qingnuan forced a smile, "Continuing to stalemate at school, who knows what nasty things they’d say again."

"...True."

Shen Lin’an’s car was parked at the back gate, drawing a fair amount of attention as they walked over.

Finally getting into the car, Su Qingnuan reminded, "Watch the time."

"Got it." Shen Lin’an chuckled lightly, "Don’t you trust me?"

"....."

Lost for words, Su Qingnuan turned to look out of the window.

Sitting awkwardly on the other side, Gu Xiaoxiao didn’t dare to say anything.

The car drove for quite a while before stopping.

Looking at the bustling streets outside, Su Qingnuan frowned, "Did we have to come this far?"

"I booked a private room here, let’s go."

Shen Lin’an was the first to get out, opening the door and smiling warmly at the both of them.

Gu Xiaoxiao glanced at Su Qingnuan and said with a gentle smile, "We’re already here, let’s just go in."

".....Hmm."

The two followed Shen Lin’an into the restaurant.

The opulent decor was a clear sign of the hefty price tag.

"Qingnuan, sit here." Shen Lin’an pulled out a chair, smiling as he spoke.

Without thinking much, Su Qingnuan walked over and sat down.

Then Shen Lin’an pulled out another chair, gesturing for Gu Xiaoxiao to sit.

Gu Xiaoxiao nodded awkwardly.

From ordering to serving, Shen Lin’an always displayed his mature charm, gentle and refined, never giving any unpleasant impression.

If it weren’t for that conversation, Su Qingnuan might have been deceived again.

Full and satisfied, Su Qingnuan stood up.

"Mr. Shen, we should be heading back."

Shen Lin’an quickly followed suit, "I’ll take you back."

"No need, if you have other things to attend to, please go ahead, we can get back ourselves."

With that, Su Qingnuan pulled Gu Xiaoxiao to leave.

"Hey! Qingnuan!" Shen Lin’an jogged after them, "Wait, I still have something to say."

Su Qingnuan had already opened the door, ready to leave.

Suddenly, a figure dashed out, bumping into Su Qingnuan.

Unprepared, Su Qingnuan stumbled backward.

Gu Xiaoxiao quickly supported Su Qingnuan, preventing her from falling.

Standing upright, Su Qingnuan looked up at the person who had bumped into her.

"You..." Su Qingnuan was stunned, her eyes flickering with confusion.

Su Yuerou stood at the door, glaring at her viciously.

"So you two are really together!"

Su Qingnuan frowned and pulled Gu Xiaoxiao, intending to leave.

"Wait!" Su Yuerou grabbed Su Qingnuan, urgently saying, "Don’t think you can leave! Caught you this time, didn’t I? Not even being honest after getting married? Still trying to seduce my Brother Lin’an?"

"Su Yuerou!" Shen Lin’an stepped out, squeezing between the two and sternly looking at Su Yuerou, "Don’t go too far. Qingnuan and I were just having a meal."

"A meal? A meal requiring this much travel?" Su Yuerou looked at Shen Lin’an, seriously asking, "Why didn’t you answer my calls? Brother Lin’an, would you rather believe this woman full of lies over me and mother?"

Shen Lin’an frowned and looked at Su Qingnuan, "Qingnuan, take your friend and go first."

With a cold glance at him, Su Qingnuan pulled Gu Xiaoxiao away.

"Hey!" Su Yuerou reached out to grab Su Qingnuan, "You’re not going anywhere!"

"Su Yuerou!" Shen Lin’an stopped Su Yuerou, angrily saying, "Do you know what you’re doing right now?"

"Of course, I know! Why wouldn’t I?" Su Yuerou gritted her teeth, "I’m catching you two in the act!"

"..."

Pushing Su Yuerou away, Shen Lin’an blocked the doorway, looking at her seriously.

"Brother Lin’an!" Su Yuerou’s eyes flickered with dissatisfaction, glaring at Shen Lin’an.

"Su Yuerou, I made things very clear to you yesterday. You know in your heart whose right and wrong it is. Stop coming to me, understand?"

"Brother Lin’an..." A flash of surprise crossed Su Yuerou’s face. She quickly grabbed Shen Lin’an’s hand and urgently asked, "Why do you believe her and not us? We are clearly..."

"Clearly what? Innocent?" Shen Lin’an sneered. "Do you know that in social circles, everyone thinks it was Su Yuerou who married Fu Yihan? If I hadn’t inquired, I wouldn’t have known when Qingnuan changed her name to Su Yuerou."

Su Yuerou widened her eyes, momentarily speechless.

Shaking off Su Yuerou’s hand, Shen Lin’an tidied his rumpled sleeves.

"I’ve made myself very clear, Su Yuerou. If you still have any dignity, don’t come looking for me anymore, and I won’t answer your calls either."

With that, he turned and left.

Watching the determined back walking away, Su Yuerou clenched her fists tightly.

Su Qingnuan, it’s always you! Always you!

You’ve clearly been married! Why do you still have to take Shen Lin’an away from me?

Her eyes turned red, suffused with a gloomy shade.

...

"That was Su Yuerou? Your sister?"

Leaning against the chair, Su Qingnuan nodded helplessly.

"Really, huh...." Gu Xiaoxiao sized up Su Qingnuan, sighing, "But honestly, you sisters don’t look alike at all."

"Indeed, not much alike."

If they were alike, Su Qingnuan wouldn’t be so mild-mannered.

"But you guys....."

"Enough." Interrupting Gu Xiaoxiao, Su Qingnuan said sternly, "Stop bringing her up, remember what I told you before?"

Though she didn’t explicitly say marrying Fu Yihan was their doing, Gu Xiaoxiao knew Su Qingnuan didn’t quite like Su Yuerou.

"Got it." Gu Xiaoxiao nodded, smiling lightly, "I won’t mention it anymore."

"Hmm."

Putting aside all unnecessary thoughts, Su Qingnuan focused on her class seriously.

After class, Su Qingnuan planned to take a taxi back but saw a familiar car at the school gate.

The window, tinted with dark sunshade film, rolled down, and A Qi looked at Su Qingnuan unemotionally.

"Madam, the Eldest Young Master said it’s not safe for a young lady to take a taxi at night."

"Mr. Fu said that?" Su Qingnuan leaned in to look inside, the backseat was empty.

"The Eldest Young Master has already gone back," A Qi explained.