NOVEL NEXT Chapter 735 Struck
Last year at this time, after the performance had ended, she was surrounded by so many people, even the leaders of the Culture Department treated her with great courtesy. Instead of facing the criticism couched in innuendo she endured today, with accusations of poor hosting.
She had given so much for everything she now had, calculating every move to become Meng Fan's fiancée, even though she knew he did not love her; still, she regretted nothing. Fate, however, was not kind to her, and before she could marry, Meng Fan died in battle. She became a widow before her wedding day. The Meng Family did not force her to remain in widowhood, nor were they excessively harsh with her, but she was not willing to let go.
She had given up so much, and finally managed to climb up to the Meng Family, how could she give up so easily! Thus, she fancifully decided to continue clinging to the title of Meng Fan's fiancée, swearing solemnly that she would only love Meng Fan, and would marry no one but him. Even though he was gone, she would wait forever.
Her foolish devotion earned her countless praises. Despite her unwillingness in her heart, she was blinded by the honor. Then Shen Yu appeared, like a wolf, so dangerous and domineering. He used every means to wait for her, incessantly demanding in ways that made her fall, feeling desire and impulse with a man for the first time.
Meng Fan, who never loved her, had never given her these feelings; although he always protected her, he never touched her.
Recalling these past experiences, Bai Oulan found it somewhat laughable.
"What are you daydreaming about?" The low voice of a man rose up beside her.
Bai Oulan grabbed his arm, "Take me away, take me away..." she said pitifully.
Shen Yu was about to leave, but she grabbed him and he had to stop. He said with a sneer, "What's the matter? Were you struck by criticism? Couldn't bear being scolded?"
Bai Oulan pursed her lips and did not speak.
Shen Yu looked around cautiously before whispering, "Come with me!" and then he took the lead and walked ahead.
In the Provincial Command Center, there was a rest room exclusively for the Shen Family, set aside for his grandfather's use.
Shen Yu lit a cigarette and took his time smoking. The unexpected appearance of Xu Qigang tonight took him by surprise and also gave him an ominous premonition.
Familiar footsteps approached outside the rest room. Shen Yu pulled back his thoughts, took a harsh drag from his cigarette, and had just snuffed out the butt when Bai Oulan pushed the door and entered.
Bai Oulan was still wearing the knee-length skirt from tonight's performance. Her slender, fair legs were fully exposed in front of Shen Yu.
"Yu..." Bai Oulan flung herself into his embrace, not caring about anything else.
"Did people from the Culture Department criticize your hosting?"
Indeed, nothing could be hidden from Shen Yu, his sources of information were terrifyingly well-informed.
"Mm!" Bai Oulan said with a sense of grievance, "This is the first time in my life that anyone has said such a thing to me, and it was even in front of others."
"Actually, what bothers you is that it was in front of Sheng Ning, right?" Shen Yu scoffed and suddenly lifted her up, throwing her down onto the sofa with force.
Bai Oulan's eyes were seductive, "Will you take revenge for me?"
"Of course! I'll have the one who insulted you retired by tomorrow."
"And what about Sheng Ning?"
Shen Yu's lips curved into a wicked smile, "That will depend on your performance."
"How should I perform?" Bai Oulan looked up at him.
"If I'm satisfied, you can do whatever you want!"
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In the audience seats ahead, comrades were exiting the hall in an orderly manner. The exits were all in good order, and the leaders were the first to leave, their departure more hurried than in previous years, and after leaving, they didn't go home but held a meeting together instead.