Chapter 36 – Slandering Her Own Husband

Ji Yin Xun was momentarily speechless, unsure of what to say.

Li Fan was about to say more when Ren Xuan’s slightly complicated voice came through, “Teacher Ji, Fan Fan, Fourth Master from the investors and Vice President Zhou are here. Come greet them.”

Ji Yin Xun looked up and met the distant gaze of Han Xuzhou, who sat in a wheelchair.

His alluring peach blossom eyes were laced with coldness.

Ji Yin Xun raised an eyebrow. This was probably their first meeting, so why was there such heavy hostility?

Inside, Li Fan let out a high-pitched screech like a prairie dog.

[Aaaahhh! Why is Han Xuzhou here?!]

006: [Didn’t I remind you? They arrived last night and are staying in the villa district.]

[You didn’t say he was coming here! What I said just now wasn’t that loud, right? He probably didn’t hear it. No way he heard it. Definitely didn’t.]

“Ha.” Han Xuzhou let out a cold laugh born of rage.

So he’d interrupted her ogling another man’s abs.

Li Fan lied to herself, stalling for a moment before walking over, forcing a smile onto her face.

“Hello, Mr. Han.”

[Stupid man.]

Han Xuzhou curled his lips. Her guts were getting bigger and bigger.

Chen Ji felt that being a working man these days was getting harder—his boss’s mood swings were becoming increasingly unpredictable.

Ji Yin Xun also walked over with a gentle smile. “Mr. Han.”

Li Fan didn’t even need to fake anything—this was exactly how she used to interact with Han Xuzhou: distant and polite.

Since the livestream hadn’t started yet, Ren Xuan introduced them. “This is Vice President Zhou from Qihang Capital.”

Li Fan’s eyes landed on the man beside Chen Ji. “Vice President Zhou.”

006: [Zhou Xian is actually a spy planted beside Han Xuzhou by Han Fuyang.]

Li Fan remained calm on the outside but shrieked inside: [What?! Zhou Xian is a spy?!]

Han Xuzhou lowered his eyes slightly, and his fingers twitched on the armrest of his wheelchair.

006: [Yes. Han Xuzhou already got hold of the evidence that Liang Kang killed someone in a hit-and-run and submitted it to the police. But Liang Jiannan used his connections to suppress it. As long as Han Xuzhou still has the evidence, the Liang family won’t have peace. So Liang Jiannan is planning to use Zhou Xian to destroy it.]

[But Zhou Xian is here too. How’s he supposed to destroy Liang Kang’s criminal evidence? Don’t tell me he also has an insider planted in the company?]

006: [Bingo! Do you want to tell Han Xuzhou?]

Li Fan hadn’t yet decided but asked curiously: [Who’s this “Liang Scumbag”?]

006: [Liang Jiannan. Liang Kang’s dad.]

[That’s such a special name. How can someone be named ‘Scumbag’? If Liang Kang could do something like that and still walk free, then the heavens really are blind. No wonder his dad’s a scumbag. And that Zhou Xian—he looks so refined and polished. Never would’ve guessed.]

Zhou Xian had only been invited on the show because of his good looks and elite background—he definitely fit the “tall, rich, and handsome” archetype.

Ji Yin Xun asked his assistant to bring his luggage and prepared to leave. “Li Fan, I’ll head out now. Let’s catch up next time.”

Li Fan snapped out of it. “You’re leaving already?”

Ji Yin Xun tapped his watch and smiled. “If I don’t leave now, I’ll miss my flight. We’ve added each other on WeChat—let’s meet again next time I’m in Yancheng.”

“Sure, sure.”

[Aww, too bad I didn’t get the gym trainer’s WeChat.]

Li Fan’s eyes followed Ji Yin Xun as he walked out.

To Han Xuzhou and Chen Ji, it looked like she was reluctant to part.

Chen Ji silently wiped away a cold sweat for her.

“Madam.”

Ren Xuan’s brain lagged a beat. “Madam?”

She turned sharply toward Li Fan and gasped, “Madam?!”

Chen Ji smiled and introduced, “This is Fourth Master’s wife.”

Ren Xuan: “…Fourth Master? Madam?”

Turns out, a real big shot had been hiding in plain sight.

Li Fan had kept a low profile ever since joining the show, never once trying to stand out.

Who would’ve thought she had such a powerful backer?

Normally, if one had a rich husband, shouldn’t she be dominating the entertainment industry?

With her pitiful few hundred thousand followers, Li Fan really didn’t look like a rich wife.

She’d never intended to reveal her identity—thankfully, only Ren Xuan had been nearby.

She gave an awkward smile. “Keep it low, please.”

Ren Xuan gave her a knowing look. “Madam Han is truly modest.”

Li Fan returned the smile.

[Modest? Pffft. Now that I’m exposed, they’ll all kiss up to me. But once I get divorced a year later and get kicked out with nothing, they’ll all turn on me in an instant. Why bother?]

Why chase temporary vanity?

Han Xuzhou’s gaze paused on Li Fan’s fake smile, his emotions unreadable.

“Madam, how has the show been for you these past few days?” Chen Ji asked with a friendly smile.

Li Fan nodded. “It’s been fine. Pretty fun.”

[Assistant Chen is so thoughtful. He’s even more handsome today than yesterday.]

Han Xuzhou gave a cold chuckle and cast a sharp glance at Chen Ji.

Chen Ji: “…” Why does it feel a bit chilly in this summer heat?

Li Fan looked at Han Xuzhou. This damn man really was unpredictable.

“Mr. Han, are you also staying on the show?” she asked politely.

Han Xuzhou lifted his eyelids to look at her. “Take a guess.”

Li Fan: “…”

[Oh~ He’s definitely here to see his first love! Gu Lanyi hasn’t come down yet—how could he leave without seeing her? Speaking of, he hasn’t had any scandal lately, right? Or have they all been suppressed?]

006: [None. The big villain is now holding leverage over everyone in the Han family. Overthrowing them is just a matter of time—no need to keep up the playboy act anymore.]

Chen Ji answered for him, “Madam, Fourth Master isn’t joining the show. We’re here for a team-building trip and to escort Vice President Zhou onto the show.”

Li Fan nodded and said no more.

[I knew it—he came to see his first love~]

006 held back but couldn’t resist: [I don’t think he came here to see Gu Lanyi.]

[I don’t want your opinion—I want mine.]

If 006 had a face, it would definitely be rolling its eyes right now.

Han Xuzhou leaned lazily in his wheelchair and lifted his eyelids.

“Seems like you’re doing well here.”

Li Fan smiled. “Mr. Han, the scenery here is lovely. It’s good for one’s health.”

“Oh?” He raised an eyebrow. “So if I stay here a few more days, maybe I won’t need medication anymore.”

Li Fan’s smile froze. Ren Xuan’s expression turned complicated.

First time seeing a wife spreading rumors about her own husband.

Li Fan chuckled awkwardly. “…Misunderstanding. Just a misunderstanding.”

Soon, the other guests started coming downstairs.

After what happened yesterday, none of them looked good—clearly didn’t sleep well.

Han Xuzhou ignored them and kept his gaze fixed on Li Fan’s face.

Then he heard her inner thoughts in shock:

[What?! Shen Yuwan and Liang Kang didn’t just sleep—they did it all night? That’s some strong mentality. Just went through that human trafficking thing and still went all night. Ew, is Shen Yuwan staring at Han Xuzhou? That’s a complicated look. Don’t tell me she still likes him? Ugh, ex-fiancés. Look at Liang Kang—his eyes are red with jealousy.]

006: [Han Xuzhou used to be one of the fish in Shen Yuwan’s pond. Didn’t you notice his vibe is kind of like Ji Yin Xun’s?]

Li Fan paused and gave Han Xuzhou a once-over before turning her gaze away in mild disgust.

[You mean they’re both abstinent types?]

Han Xuzhou’s brows twitched. What the hell is an “abstinent type”?

Then he heard Li Fan mutter again:

[Though in terms of looks, Han Xuzhou has the edge.]

Han Xuzhou’s brow finally relaxed, stormy expression clearing.

Now that’s good taste.

[As for body… probably about the same? I mean, I’ve never touched Han Xuzhou’s, so I don’t know if he has muscles.]

Han Xuzhou’s face darkened slightly. Never touched his? Don’t tell me she’s touched Ji Yin Xun’s?

Finally, Li Fan made a conclusion:

[They’re not alike at all! Ji Yin Xun is super disciplined. Han Xuzhou? He’s been with how many people now? You even said Ji Yin Xun’s never been in a relationship. Meanwhile, Han Xuzhou’s slept around like crazy. How are they alike?!]

Chen Ji stood by, shivering. Fourth Master’s expression was like a rollercoaster ride.