91: Chapter 91 Shen Mengyao's Hasty Escape

Watching Su Chen's extremely humble appearance, Qin Shiyu really couldn't bear to watch any longer and couldn't help but gently persuade him: "Su Chen, you don't need to belittle yourself. Your family background, appearance, and cultivation talent are all among the best of your peers; there's no need to look down on yourself like this."

But Su Chen had long been brainwashed by the Charm Halo and couldn't take any of it in. He stubbornly defended Shen Mengyao, his tone incomparably serious:

"No, Sister-in-law, it really is that I'm not good enough yet. Mengyao is so outstanding, so perfect; she deserves the best. I truly haven't reached the standard of a boyfriend in her heart yet, and I must work harder."

Hearing this, Qin Shiyu was speechless inside. She finally understood: this kid was truly bewitched, completely stubborn and impervious to reason; it was useless for anyone to say anything.

Seeing this, Qin Yi curled the corners of his lips into an arc. He looked at Shen Mengyao with a half-smile, his tone carrying a hint of playfulness:

"Oh? My cousin is the direct descendant of the Hang City Su Family, the future head of the Su Family, and his cultivation talent is the best among his peers in Hang City.

With such conditions, he is still not good enough in Miss Shen's eyes? It seems Miss Shen's standards are indeed ridiculously high."

He paused, then changed the subject, his tone carrying a hint of questioning as he continued: "I just don't know what extraordinary qualities Miss Shen herself possesses that could make my once extremely proud cousin bow down to you to this extent?"

Facing Qin Yi's questioning, Shen Mengyao opened her mouth, wanting to retort, but found that she had nothing to say. She could only stand awkwardly on the spot, her fingers tightly gripping her skirt hem, her nails almost digging into her palms.

She knew better than anyone that, apart from her face and the Charm Halo she brought with her after transmigrating, she was worlds apart from Su Chen in every other aspect.

Her family background was ordinary. Although her grades were good, in the high school she attended, good grades didn't really represent anything. As for ancient martial arts talent, she had none at all.

Even her appearance, which she prided herself on, was not worth mentioning in the eyes of a top-tier family in China like the Su Family.

With Su Chen's status and position, as long as he was willing, he could wave his hand and summon countless women more beautiful, gentle, and sensible than her, all lining up to please him.

If it weren't for the golden finger, the Charm Halo, that had bewitched Su Chen, this high-and-mighty young master of the Su Family wouldn't have even glanced at her.

Seeing Shen Mengyao speechless and pale from Qin Yi's questioning, looking like a pitiful victim of injustice, Su Chen was instantly heartbroken.

He immediately stepped forward, shielding Shen Mengyao behind him, and once again excused her:

"Brother Yi, don't talk about Mengyao like that. She is truly outstanding. Although her family background is ordinary, she is kind-hearted, gentle, and considerate, and her grades have always been at the top; otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to attend the same key high school as me.

Her appearance might not be the most beautiful in the world, but in my heart, she is the most perfect girl. Her every frown and smile are deeply imprinted in my heart; no one can replace her."

Hearing this incomparably sincere and affectionate confession, the corners of Qin Yi's and Qin Shiyu's mouths twitched uncontrollably.

If it weren't for Qin Yi knowing about the Charm Halo and knowing that Su Chen's mind was influenced by the halo, he might have truly believed this was his genuine intent.

Meanwhile, Shen Mengyao, who was shielded behind him, heard this confession from Su Chen and was not moved at all. Instead, she cursed in her heart:

"Su Chen, you idiot! Who asked you to say this nonsense here! The more you say this, the more Young Master Qin will think I am a scheming woman who covets wealth and is stringing you along! He already didn't have a good impression of me, and now it's all ruined by you!"

The onlookers around, having listened for so long, finally understood the ins and outs of the matter.

Originally, people were envious that Shen Mengyao could be so favored by the young master of the Su Family, thinking they were a loving couple. But now, everyone could see that this Shen Mengyao was ungrateful. Relying on Su Chen's affection, she not only hadn't accepted Su Chen's confession but was also deliberately stringing him along.

At this moment, discussions rose one after another:

"My God, Young Master Su is too devoted! To be this humble for a woman, and the woman is still not satisfied?"

"Exactly! If it were me, having such a handsome, rich, and devoted boyfriend, I would wake up smiling in my dreams!"

"This woman is too unappreciative, right? Does she really think she's a fairy?"

"Young Master Su, wake up! Don't hang yourself on a crooked tree! Look at me! I'm much gentler than her!"

"Oh, please, with your looks, you're not even worthy of carrying his shoes!"

"Who are you talking about! Looking for a fight, are you!"

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The surrounding accusations and ridicule grew louder and louder. Each sentence was like a slap, fiercely striking Shen Mengyao's face.

Her face turned green and white, looking terrible to the extreme. She wished she could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

Her Charm Halo, which she prided herself on, only had a great attraction to high-quality men of the appropriate age. It also had an effect on ordinary men, but the effect was limited, and it was completely useless against the same sex.

Facing the verbal attacks of the crowd, she had no way to deal with it. She could only bite her lips tightly, forcing herself not to lash out.

She had originally planned to perform well in front of Qin Yi and seduce this top-tier young master of China, but now she had no such thoughts; she just wanted to escape this place where she had lost all face.

Su Chen looked at Shen Mengyao's tearful and aggrieved appearance, feeling heartbroken beyond measure.

He quickly comforted her softly: "Mengyao, don't listen to their nonsense! They don't understand you at all. No matter what others say, in my heart, you will always be the most important."

Shen Mengyao looked at Su Chen, her eyes red, her tone carrying a sob: "Su Chen, I'm really not the kind of person they say... I just... I'm just not ready for a relationship yet."

"I know, I know everything." Su Chen nodded quickly, his eyes full of heartache, "Don't be sad, they are just jealous of you. Let's ignore them. I'll take you away from here, okay?"

"Mm." Shen Mengyao nodded gently, her voice as faint as a mosquito's, "There are too many people here; I really can't stay any longer. Take me to the dormitory first."

"Okay, okay, okay, let's leave now!" Su Chen immediately turned his head and hurriedly said goodbye to Qin Yi and Qin Shiyu, his tone urgent.

"Brother Yi, Sister-in-law, I'm really sorry, I'll take Mengyao away first. She has thin skin and can't stand these rumors, so we'll leave first. To express my apologies, I'll host dinner tonight and treat you both. We can catch up properly then!"

"Alright." Qin Yi and Qin Shiyu looked at each other and nodded in unison, without saying much more.

As soon as he finished speaking, Su Chen hurriedly took Shen Mengyao's hand and walked quickly toward the Maybach parked in front.

He thoughtfully opened the car door for Shen Mengyao, shielded her as she sat in the passenger seat, and then quickly walked around to the driver's seat to get in.

The car slowly started. Su Chen looked at the campus map that Principal Wang had sent to his phone earlier and drove toward the exclusive dormitory the school had prepared for them.