The City’s Strongest Son-in-law

Not only that, even when Shen Rushuang took such a humble posture, sacrificing her dignity and face to kneel before Su Changfeng, she still couldn’t evoke even a speck of sympathy from him.

Now she realizes that Su Changfeng is completely different from other men; he has no tender feelings for women like her, so Qiutang Yu’er couldn’t help but worry about her own future. Initially, she thought that as long as she kept entangling with Su Changfeng, perhaps eventually feelings would develop. But now it seemed she was deluding herself; this man was like a stone that couldn’t be warmed, ice-cold and unfeeling.

Unable to restrain herself, she went to Su Changfeng’s room. Qiutang Yu’er looked at him with discontent and said, ”You really have no sympathy at all. People have already knelt before you, what more do you expect from them?”

”Afraid?” Su Changfeng did not answer her, but responded with a laugh.

Qiutang Yu’er stiffened her neck, glared at him irritably, and said, ”Afraid, how could it be? How can she compare to me?”

”In my view, you all, including other women, are not different at all,” Su Changfeng shook his head and laughed softly.

”Hmph, all men are the same, fickle-hearted, unable to move when they see a beautiful woman. Do you think I would believe you? Even if you can hold out for a while, can you maintain it for a lifetime?” Qiutang Yu’er said.

Su Changfeng sighed reluctantly. It’s clear that Qiutang Yu’er’s attitude is very steadfast, and no matter how clear his intentions are, it’s hopeless to make her give up in a short time.

Meanwhile, Shen Rushuang walked back to the Shen Family with a lost soul expression, seeing only emptiness ahead. Su Changfeng’s indifference to the core left her in despair.

Previously, she thought that perhaps this trip might be difficult, but knowing she was sincere enough, she had hoped to recover something, feeling that Su Changfeng, being a man, would surely be swayed by her beauty.

But never in her wildest dreams did she imagine that Su Changfeng would be so resolute, having a kind of desireless attitude towards women, perhaps because his strength is so great he isn’t interested in such matters?

At this moment, Shen Rushuang awakened entirely, realizing that there was no possibility left between her and Su Changfeng. It was their pride and arrogance that led to this point, and no one else was to blame.

Shen Rushuang lurked around the house like a ghost, not coming out. She lay on the bed, staring at the canopy with unfocused eyes, resembling a lifeless shell. It looked quite terrifying.

Upon hearing the news, Shen Yunlong rushed to Shen Rushuang’s door.

”How is Rushuang? Is she okay?” Shen Yunlong looked at the maid guarding outside, his expression somewhat tense.

The maid understandably didn’t know exactly what happened between Shen Rushuang and Su Changfeng, but seeing Shen Rushuang’s current state, it seemed something unpleasant occurred; after all, Shen Rushuang returned with a face ashen as death.

”Young master, the lady’s condition is very poor. I spoke to her but got no response, she’s been shut in the room as if devastated,” the maid said.

Hearing this, Shen Yunlong instantly understood the situation. Naturally, he was pained for Shen Rushuang but also extremely disappointed.

After all, Shen Rushuang was the only hope of recovering Su Changfeng. Now that she has failed, it means the Shen Family has no hope left. Had he not been so ruthless back then, perhaps things wouldn’t have developed to this point.

”Rushuang, Rushuang, how are you? Can brother come in and see you?” Shen Yunlong knocked on the door, still worried about his cherished sister since childhood.

However, despite knocking for a while, there was no movement inside. When Shen Yunlong tried to push open the door directly, he noticed it was seemingly latched from inside.

”Rushuang, open the door, what’s wrong with you?” Shen Yunlong asked anxiously.

”Brother, go back. I want to be alone for a while,” Shen Rushuang’s slightly hoarse voice came through.

Shen Yunlong smiled bitterly. From Shen Rushuang’s voice, he could feel how bad she was feeling internally, but he had no way to help. One way or another, he was greatly responsible for the situation developing to this point. If he hadn’t been so absolute then, perhaps there would still be a chance for reconciliation.

”Keep a close eye on the lady, if anything happens to her, don’t blame me for not being polite,” Shen Yunlong said coldly.

The maid promptly nodded.

Shen Yunlong didn’t linger any longer and went straight to Shen Yaowen’s study. Since he knew the result, he needed to discuss with Shen Yaowen quickly to see if there was any other recourse on his side.

”Father, it’s me.”

”Come in,” Shen Yaowen’s voice came from the study.

Upon entering, Shen Yunlong lowered his head somewhat sheepishly.

”Rushuang came back?” Shen Yaowen asked directly.

”Yes,” Shen Yunlong replied.

Shen Yaowen’s face showed no change, but only he knew how fast his heart was beating. Shen Rushuang’s return meant the result was out, a result that could directly determine the Shen Family’s future.

”How was it?” Shen Yaowen asked, his expression heavy.

”Sister’s condition is very poor. Since returning, she’s shut herself in her room, seeing no one, presumably it wasn’t a good result,” Shen Yunlong said.

Hearing this, Shen Yaowen’s body swayed imperceptibly, seemingly unable to bear such an outcome. Shen Family’s last hope rested entirely on Shen Rushuang. If she couldn’t recover Su Changfeng, it proved there was no hope left.

”This is as expected, it’s my Shen Family who wronged him,” Shen Yaowen sighed, his tone filled with bitterness.

”Father, this matter is all my fault. If I hadn’t driven Su Changfeng out of the Shen Family then, perhaps it wouldn’t have developed to this point,” Shen Yunlong said, full of guilt. Previously, he had devised a plan against Su Changfeng on his own without consulting Shen Yaowen, and now the situation had reached this point, largely because of him.

Shen Yaowen did not blame Shen Yunlong, after all, although driving Su Changfeng out of the Shen Family was Shen Yunlong’s own decision, he was not entirely unaware. At that time, he also viewed Su Changfeng as useless, so he was satisfied with Shen Yunlong’s actions. How could they Shen Family be associated with someone so worthless as Su Changfeng?

But now reflecting on it, the more proud he felt then, the more regretful he was now.

”This matter is not solely your fault, we all erred,” Shen Yaowen said.

”Father, is there really no chance at all?” Shen Yunlong asked. His reason for being here was to ask if his father had any other ideas. He was truly unwilling to accept it, they were the ones who first encountered Su Changfeng.

Beforehand, Shen Yaowen placed all hope on Shen Rushuang. After all, Su Changfeng is a man, and men usually find it hard to resist such temptation.

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