The tall figure approached step by step from afar, and Ye Yun fell into a warm embrace, instantly enveloped by a warm sense of security.
"Is something wrong?"
The man lowered his head and whispered in her ear, his high nose gently brushing against her cheek, the gentle movement bringing a touch of comfort.
Ye Yun shook her head.
In today's society governed by the rule of law, although public security is not as strict as in later generations, Yang Qinglin still dared not openly do anything to her.
When it comes to verbal sparring, she's never been afraid of anyone.
"Don't be afraid."
Qin Zheng relaxed once he was sure she was alright.
He gently stroked Ye Yun's hair with his large, calloused hand, lifted her eyelids, and looked at Yang Qinglin with a cold gaze as sharp as a blade in the dead of winter.
Yang Qinglin felt a chill run down his spine.
His intuition told him that the man in front of him was not someone to be trifled with, and he subconsciously looked at Liu Wan beside him.
Liu Wan whispered, "He is Ye Yun's husband, Qin Zheng."
What?
Yang Qinglin looked slightly surprised, glanced uncertainly at Qin Zheng, and asked in a low voice, "Are you sure he's Qin Zheng? The poor boy from the mountains?"
Liu Wan nodded.
Yang Qinglin's expression was solemn; this was completely different from what he had imagined.
Qin Zheng was supposed to be an ordinary person, with maybe a little skill, but the man staring at him was tall and imposing, surrounded by a murderous aura. His gaze was like that of a fierce wolf in the snowy north, which made Qin Zheng feel a chill run down his spine.
"Qin Zheng, is someone bullying Ye Yun?"
Gu Jin followed.
He casually dangled a cigarette between his teeth, followed by two men in work clothes. They glanced impatiently at Yang Qinglin beside them, their furrowed brows conveying a menacing aura.
Yang Qinglin then looked at Liu Wan.
Liu Wan immediately explained that this was Qin Zheng's friend.
But judging from the blatant arrogance and impatience on this person's face, he is probably no ordinary individual.
"Who is it? Daring to cause trouble here?" Gu Jin stepped onto the steps and looked down at Yang Qinglin.
The situation suddenly reversed.
Just moments ago, Yang Qinglin was arrogantly pressuring Ye Yun with Liu Wan, but now they have become the weaker party.
Under Qin Zheng's murderous gaze, Yang Qinglin's spine even began to crumble.
His life was full of scheming and deceit, but it was all just the tricks of a scholar. How could it compare to the eyes of someone who had actually been on the battlefield and fought their way through the front lines?
His gaze was imposing and menacing, sending chills down one's spine.
"Factory manager, let's go..."
Liu Wan dared not stay any longer and cautiously tugged at Yang Qinglin's sleeve.
Yang Qinglin brushed her aside.
The fact that Qin Zheng and Ye Yun were both in their twenties did not allow him to back down, and he was also unwilling to give in, so he faced Qin Zheng with a cold face.
Ye Yun offended him, and as her husband, he should be bowing and scraping to apologize to him.
"Director Yang, right?"
Qin Zheng suddenly spoke, startling Yang Qinglin so much that his body trembled slightly.
Liu Wan tried to help him up, but he glared at her and made her reluctantly withdraw her hand.
Yang Qinglin turned to Qin Zheng, adopting the imposing manner of a superior, and asked, "What are your instructions?"
Qin Zheng smiled.
"I wouldn't call it guidance." He smiled, but his eyes were filled with murderous intent. He said clearly, word by word, "I, Qin Zheng, am a rough man. I only have one wife. If anyone dares to touch my wife, I'll take down their whole family."
Yang Qinglin broke out in a cold sweat.
Each word seemed to be poisoned, each word icy cold, drilling into his skull and into the very marrow of his bones. He didn't know if it was the coldness or the freezing cold that made him feel chilled all over, even in the middle of summer.
He gritted his teeth and forced a smile, explaining with a dark face, "Captain Qin is joking. I'm just here to talk to your wife about work."
"That would be best."
Qin Zheng left with four words, put his arm around Ye Yun's shoulder, and went into the pastry shop.
Gu Jin looked Yang Qinglin up and down, then sneered and led his men into the pastry shop.
"Hmph! Idiot!"
Tian Xiaohui glared fiercely at Yang Qinglin and Liu Wan, then turned and went back to the shop.
Only Liu Wan and Yang Qinglin remained at the door.
Yang Qinglin was even more astonished, unable to believe what he had just experienced.
Passersby and students who came to shop kept walking past them, staring at them with curious eyes, which made him feel even more humiliated.
Liu Wan sighed.
"Factory manager, why don't we go back...!"
A slap suddenly landed heavily on her face, making her stagger several times. She covered her face and looked at Yang Qinglin with a wronged expression, her eyes brimming with tears.
"Useless thing!"
Yang Qinglin glared at her with exasperation, hating her for not winning over Qin Zheng.
If she could win over Qin Zheng, would he still have to put up with Qin Zheng's temper today?
Liu Wan lowered her head, tears streaming down her face, and said in a trembling voice, "Yes, it's my fault..."
You'd better know!
Yang Qinglin glared at her one last time, then turned and got into the car behind him, leaving her behind as he drove away.
Liu Wan stood blankly by the roadside, her face half red and swollen, lost in silence.
After an unknown amount of time, she looked up at the pastry shop, a slight smile playing on her lips, and a hint of envy appearing in her melancholy eyes.
A slight chilly wind began to blow.
A light rain began to fall without warning.
Amidst the pattering rain, the students in the shop ate and did their homework, while the parents tacitly remained silent. Occasionally, a few disruptive students would shout, but Tian Xiaohui would always give them a light tap on the head as a warning, after which they would behave themselves.
Ye Yun asked Qin Zheng, Gu Jin, and Chen Zhenxing to accompany her, and went into the backyard to cook.
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