There was still blood on the ground from Yang Qinglin's beating, seeping into the half-dry soil. It was even more glaring under the warm candlelight, and the faint smell of blood mixed with the smell of mud made people feel nauseous several times.

Ye Yun kicked Qin Zheng.

Qin Zheng knew when to stop. He quickly stood up, patted the dirt off his knees, and grinned foolishly, "Wife, it's not that I don't want to kneel, I'm just afraid you'll get tired talking to me with your head down!"

Smooth-talking.

I don't know where he learned that.

Ye Yun rubbed her temples softly. "Qin Zheng, aren't you worried that I, a pregnant woman, would be frightened by what I just saw?"

If she were even slightly timid, her legs would go weak.

"Oh no!" Qin Zheng slapped his forehead, full of regret. "Honey, I forgot. I was thinking, with your personality, you even dared to attack someone with a knife when we got married, this little thing shouldn't be a big deal, right?"

Small, small-scale event?

Ye Yun was silent for two seconds, then raised her hand and patted the man's shoulder, "Well said, don't say it again next time."

Qin Zheng nodded. "Okay."

Ha, at least you know what's good.

"But honey, I didn't lay a hand on him. I had someone bring him here and then came to pick you up. You told me not to fight, and I've listened to you." Qin Zheng added in a low voice, looking down at her intently.

His face was stern, but his eyes were quite innocent.

Ye Yun gave a slight smile. "Do you need me to praise you?"

Qin Zheng's eyes lit up. "Is that okay?"

"..."

You're kidding me!

Ye Yun took a deep breath and decisively corrected him: "Qin Zheng, I'm not saying you shouldn't do these things. I know you're doing this for my own good and want to avenge me, but if Yang Qinglin gets into trouble while you're in charge, do you know what the consequences will be?"

Qin Zheng nodded, this time saying seriously, "Wife, I know."

Are you sure you know?

“Yes, honey, I know you’re worried about me, afraid that I’ll get into trouble because of this, but I’m more worried about you. I also want to seek justice for you through legitimate means, but we can’t underestimate the despicable nature of evil people. If the law cannot be just, then violence is the only option.”

Ye Yun was surprised that he could say such profound things, and she laughed in exasperation.

"Okay, you're getting more and more capable."

"No, wife, I just want to avenge you." Qin Zheng frowned, put his arms around her waist, leaned down and gently rubbed his cheek against hers with a pitiful expression, his voice low and husky: "As Sherlock Holmes said, when the law cannot bring justice to the parties involved, private revenge becomes justified and even noble from that moment on."

Ye Yun was slightly taken aback. "Who taught you that?"

"That's what Jiang Yuangang said."

"Cough cough cough..." A series of coughs suddenly came from outside, clearly indicating that they were angered by Qin Zheng.

Ye Yun looked up in the direction of the sound.

Two figures were lurking suspiciously outside the door, peering at them from the wall. When they met Ye Yun's piercing gaze, Jiang Yuan turned away guiltily, clenched his fist to cover his mouth, and coughed to hide his embarrassment.

Ye Yun: "..."

Very good. Jiang Yuan looks like a book lover. After all, he owns a bookstore!

Who came up with the idea of ​​kidnapping Yang Qinglin?

Qin Zheng blurted out, "Gu Jin."

"Hey! Hey! Hey!" Gu Jin jumped out in fright, dropping his cigarette. He quickly caught it, his eyes wide with indignation, and shouted, "Qin Zheng, you ingrate! I gave you the advice so you could stand up for Ye Yun, not so you could turn around and betray me!"

Qin Zheng ignored him and looked at Ye Yun with a sincere expression: "It's Gu Jin."

"Ye Yun, don't listen to his nonsense! He was the one who came up with the idea first, it's just that I said it first!" Gu Jin shouted even louder, not forgetting to sneer at Qin Zheng: "You promised you wouldn't sell me out, you dog of a man, you have no sportsmanship!"

"No matter what, it's what you said, you even went to pick up Jiang Yuan yourself."

"Damn it, you're the one who told me to call him!"

"You are the mastermind."

"You are the one! Qin Zheng, you shameless old bastard!"

"You have a lot of shame? Your skin is thicker than a city wall."

"You shameless person!"

You're shameless!

"...Enough!"

Ye Yun watched the two of them talking back and forth, neither willing to give in, and felt utterly overwhelmed.

Sometimes I really envy you.

A soft sigh came from the side, faint yet clear amidst the arguing of the two men.

Ye Yun raised an eyebrow with amusement.

Liu Wan smiled, her eyes filled with genuine envy, and said with a smile, "Captain Qin doesn't look like someone who can be easily manipulated. He must be a decisive and efficient person outside, but in front of you... he seems to have given you all his gentleness."

Ye Yun paused for two seconds, then nodded.

"You and Yang Qinglin..."

In an instant, Liu Wan's smile vanished, and her eyes turned icy cold. "I was blind before, that's why I was deceived by him."

Can you explain what happened?

“Um…” Liu Wan hesitated for a moment, then nodded and generously recounted her connection with Yang Qinglin: “Back then, I was deeply attracted by the clothes that he used to defeat Chen Zhenxing. I was thinking at the time, how could there be such a talented and courageous person?”

I was captivated by his abilities and willingly followed him. No matter how he treated me, I went along with it. Little did I know that the things that attracted me to him were all stolen.

In reality, apart from those few design drawings, he had nothing else to offer. I was blinded by so-called love and lost my rationality. His talent made me add a layer of beautiful fantasy to him in my mind, ignoring his true nature.

Insidious, arrogant, and easily angered—these are his true nature.

The thought that I once liked someone like that makes me feel utterly disgusted!

When Liu Wan said these words, she couldn't hide the disgust in her eyes. Anyone who had been deceived like this would not be able to remain calm.

It's like you're attracted to a gorgeous cake, and you even do many things that go against your morals and conscience for it, only to find out one day that it's actually full of shit inside.

"Fortunately, at least you cut your losses in time."

Ye Yun wasn't good at comforting people, so she could only offer a dry, uninspired response.

Liu Wan sighed, "Yes, thankfully I managed to cut my losses in time. I also want to thank you and Captain Qin for telling me the truth."

"Then I wish you happiness every day from now on."

"Thank you." Liu Wan smiled, this time looking at her with sincere and open eyes.

If there were wine, she really wanted to grab Ye Yun and have a drink right there and then, to thank Ye Yun for pulling her out of the mire and to celebrate her regaining her senses.

Ye Yun said lightly, "You're welcome."

At this moment, Jiang Yuan mustered up his courage and walked in.

He looked somewhat reserved as he walked towards Ye Yun, and as if he had made up his mind, he said in a low voice, "Ye Yun, can I speak with you alone for a moment?"

Um?

Ye Yun raised an eyebrow slightly.