You're having an engagement, and I'm acting

Su Qingli knew Shen Luoyan would attend the engagement ceremony because Lu Han had informed her in advance. However, seeing the woman in person still stirred up an inevitable sense of crisis within her.

But this feeling quickly dissipated. Su Qingli looked at Shen Luoyan, dressed in professional attire, and realized that if she had intended to disrupt the engagement, she wouldn't have chosen such an outfit or arrived at this time.

So, was she really just here to attend the engagement ceremony?

Su Qingli found it hard to believe. Shen Luoyan had been so deeply in love with Lu Han, searching for him for five years and even offering 2 billion yuan to persuade Su Qingli to step aside. Could she really give up so easily?

"Lu Han, congratulations," Shen Luoyan said softly, standing before him, her voice devoid of any hint of distress.

But inside, her heart ached terribly...

The man she loved had been holding her in his arms just hours ago, and even earlier, they had shared intimate moments. Now, he was about to get engaged to another woman.

Despite this, Shen Luoyan couldn't bring herself to blame Lu Han. She could only think that she had made a grave mistake, one that deserved punishment. After all, when she found Lu Han, Su Qingli was already his fiancée.

Shen Luoyan thought this must be her fate.

Lu Han didn't respond with a simple "thank you" as he did to others' congratulations but nodded expressionlessly at Shen Luoyan. This made Lu Xue suspicious; she didn't know who this beautiful woman was but sensed a complex relationship between her brother and Shen Luoyan.

"Miss Su, you look very beautiful today," Shen Luoyan said to Su Qingli with a faint smile, her tone indifferent and deliberately omitting any congratulations.

Su Qingli didn't mind, but she felt a bit unhappy. Why did both Lu Han and Shen Luoyan say the same thing to her upon meeting? It wasn't telepathy; it was probably just a coincidence. Su Qingli chuckled inwardly at her own sensitivity—she was getting jealous over such trivial matters.

"You're also very beautiful," Su Qingli replied indifferently, a slight smugness curling at the corners of her lips.

Even if it was a fake engagement, at least she had gone through the motions, making her feel superior to Shen Luoyan by many times.

The competitive spirit between women can be amusing, even for someone like Su Qingli, the top beauty of Jiangcheng.

Shen Luoyan understood Su Qingli's meaning but remained noncommittal. Marrying Lu Han was one thing; keeping him was another. It was too early for Su Qingli to be so confident.

Shen Luoyan turned her gaze to Lu Zhensheng, smiling ambiguously, "Hello, Uncle Lu. I'm Shen Luoyan, a very, very good friend of Lu Han."

She emphasized "very, very good," which sounded odd.

Lu Han, however, agreed silently. They had indeed been very close.

"Shen Luoyan?" Lu Zhensheng was surprised, "You're the Shen Luoyan from Qinh Entertainment?"

This revelation shocked everyone, including Su Qiuchao, Xie Qingwan, Lu Ming, and Lu Xue. They realized the CEO of the entertainment company was indeed named Shen Luoyan.

Shen Luoyan nodded with a smile, confirming their suspicions.

Su Qiuchao and Xie Qingwan exchanged glances, while Lu Ming pondered thoughtfully. Lu Xue greeted her warmly, "Hello, Sister Shen. I'm Lu Han's sister, Lu Xue."

"You're Lu Xue! Lu Han mentioned you; I didn't expect you to be so pure and lovely," Shen Luoyan said, noticing the jewelry Lu Xue wore, which she had given Lu Han during the auction. She felt relieved, knowing that at least these gifts hadn't ended up with Su Qingli.

"Didn't expect Lu Han to have such a good friend," Lu Zhensheng remarked, "How did you two meet?"

"We grew up together in an orphanage for over ten years. We were childhood friends," Shen Luoyan explained casually, adding, "But that's all in the past. I'm happy to witness his happiness."

Her words carried a deeper meaning, especially to those listening besides Lu Han and Su Qingli.

What exactly was the relationship between Shen Luoyan and Lu Han? The name "Qinh Entertainment" added to the intrigue.

There was definitely something going on between these two!

Su Qingli's expression darkened, but before she could say anything, Shen Luoyan turned to Lu Han, "Lu Han, can we talk privately?"

"Shen Luoyan, today is my engagement day," Lu Han frowned slightly, refusing, "Please show some restraint."

Shen Luoyan stared at him intently for a few seconds before sighing, "Considering you sent me an invitation despite your discomfort, I'll let it slide."

She forgave Lu Han, but Su Qingli wasn't ready to let her go.

"Shen Luoyan, Lu Han doesn't want to talk to you, but I do," Su Qingli pointed to a nearby changing room, "Are you coming?"

Without waiting for Shen Luoyan's response, she walked in.

"Your fiancée seems a bit impatient," Shen Luoyan remarked sarcastically, following Su Qingli into the changing room.

"What do you want to talk about?" Shen Luoyan asked calmly, facing Su Qingli's cold expression.

"What did you mean by what you said earlier?" Su Qingli demanded.

"What else could it mean? I don't want to continue纠缠陆寒了,今天算是和过去好好告别."

Shen Luoyan took a deep breath and decided to be more candid but not fully exposing her inner thoughts.

"Alright, since you want to know, I'll tell you," Shen Luoyan said slowly. "My relationship with Lu Han is indeed more complicated than just being 'good friends.' We once had a deep connection, and I can even say I loved him."

Su Qingli's expression became even more serious, but she didn't interrupt Shen Luoyan.

"But," Shen Luoyan continued, "reality is always cruel. I know I've missed the best timing. Now that he has chosen you, I can only accept this fact. Today's engagement ceremony is not only witnessing his happiness but also saying a final goodbye to my past."

Su Qingli was silent for a moment, then asked, "Then why are you still attending this engagement ceremony? Don't you think it will make you even more miserable?"

Shen Luoyan smiled faintly, her eyes revealing a trace of bitterness: "Because I love him, and I hope he can be happy. Even if this happiness isn't given by me, I can stand by and silently bless him."

Su Qingli seemed touched by Shen Luoyan's words, her eyes flashing with a mix of sympathy and vigilance.

"Thank you, Shen Luoyan," Su Qingli finally spoke. "I believe you are sincere, and I hope you can find your own happiness."

Shen Luoyan nodded, feeling a sense of relief. Although her heart was still filled with pain, she knew she had made the right choice at this moment.

The two walked out of the changing room and returned to the banquet hall. Despite the turmoil in their hearts, they appeared calm on the surface. To the onlookers, it seemed like just a brief conversation between two elegant women.

However, only they knew the emotional struggles and compromises hidden behind this dialogue. Regardless, today's engagement ceremony would continue, and the future stories would unfold in their respective choices.

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