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Among the people Ye Wenyu knew, only Lin Tingxuan loved to wear all white, his plain clothes spotless. It was as if he used the immaculate white to isolate himself from others and from the world, showing his superior and aloof attitude.
But recalling the family gathering where the two brothers argued in front of her, could she really bring it up? If she didn't have concrete evidence, and Lin Tingfeng got angry, it would be very disadvantageous for Lin Tingxuan.
Although she didn't like Lin Tingxuan, he didn't seem like a bad person, so she had no reason to harm him.
Therefore, Ye Wenyu thought about it and gently shook her head, indicating that she had not seen clearly. She even regretted telling Lin Tingfeng about it.
Because he continued to stare at her face, he asked seriously, "Could it be Tingxuan?" His eyes were like those of a hunter; he stared at her as if she were prey emerging from its den, not missing any trace of her expression.
Upon hearing this, Ye Wenyu's heart nearly leaped into her throat. She fearfully wondered, was she made of crystal glass in front of Lin Tingfeng? Did he know everything she was thinking?
She had just suspected that Lin Tingxuan was spying on her at the Lin family's old house, and Lin Tingfeng immediately guessed it.
Ye Wenyu glanced quickly at Lin Tingfeng, who was interrogating her. He had a livid face and his long, large eyes were filled with anger and murderous intent. Ye Wenyu had never seen such a cold look in his eyes before, and it chilled her to the bone.
He seemed to be more than just a simple person; beneath his gentle and refined exterior lay a terrifying truth.
Therefore, she immediately shook her head, and to dispel Lin Tingfeng's doubts, she quickly said, "No, it doesn't seem like him."
Lin Tingfeng's volcanic rage subsided somewhat, his forehead as pale as marble. He composed himself and said in a deep voice, "It's best if it's not him."
Ye Wenyu's curiosity was rekindled, like water plants that eventually rise to the surface. She looked at Lin Tingfeng and recalled the two times Lin Tingxuan came to the university to find her. Lin Tingxuan hated his older brother, so he spoke endless bad words about Lin Tingfeng in front of her. He even advised her to leave him, but she did not agree.
It now seems that the two brothers must hate each other. However, Lin Tingfeng is always silent and doesn't like to talk, so he won't speak ill of Lin Tingxuan in front of her like Lin Tingxuan does.
At this moment, Ye Wenyu glanced at Lin Tingfeng again. When he mentioned his younger brother earlier, his face turned ashen and his eyes flashed with murderous intent. Is this how you treat your own brother?
As the saying goes, a barking dog doesn't bite. Lin Tingxuan speaking ill of Lin Tingfeng in front of her might not be something to be afraid of. But someone like Lin Tingfeng, who never speaks ill of his younger brother but whose eyes flash with murderous intent when he mentions him, is much more terrifying.
Unable to contain her curiosity, she gently asked Lin Tingfeng, "What exactly happened between you two brothers?"
Lin Tingfeng was stunned for a moment, then immediately concealed his emotions, as if putting on a mask, and returned to his usual calm demeanor. He said indifferently, "It's nothing, you're overthinking it."
Ye Wenyu asked softly again, "Are you brothers?"
Lin Tingfeng froze, a hint of tension flashing across his eyes like the dorsal fin of a large fish breaking through the water and then quickly disappearing. Although this expression vanished quickly, Ye Wenbiao, with his sharp eyes, still noticed it.
She felt as if she were standing before a huge secret, but she couldn't find the entrance.
Lin Tingfeng suddenly realized what was happening, his face contorted in pain. He gripped Ye Wenyu's hand tightly and asked her urgently, "Where did you hear that from?"
Ye Wenyu froze, her heart racing again. She couldn't very well say that Lin Tingxuan had told her that himself, could she? So she stammered, "I just asked randomly."
Lin Tingfeng had just breathed a sigh of relief when he suddenly said, "You are not allowed to see him!"
Ye Wenyu opened her mouth in shock.
What kind of logic is this? Lin Tingfeng is acting like a tyrant, issuing orders to her?
Feeling extremely unhappy, Ye Wenyu coldly said, "I seem to be free. Have I already sold myself to you?" Her words were laced with sarcasm.
Finally, he revealed his true colors. The gentle, refined, and tasteful Lin Tingfeng, who doted on her like a princess, had a side that no one knew about.
Lin Tingfeng was stunned, realizing that he had said something rather harsh in his haste. He immediately softened his tone and said gently, "Lin Tingxuan is a dangerous person. He has a mental illness, so you'd better not see him. I'm doing this for your safety. If he has a mental episode, he might hit you!"
Ye Wenyu knew that Lin Tingfeng had a huge secret, which he had revealed in a moment of panic. Now, he was saying so much, unlike his usual silent self. So, the only explanation was that he was covering something up.
Therefore, she looked at him coldly, her face full of suspicion, and asked with her chin raised, "What if he comes to me on his own initiative?"
She recalled that Lin Tingxuan had visited her university twice before, and she wisely hadn't told Lin Tingfeng. If he knew the truth, who knows what kind of uproar it would cause.
Lin Tingfeng roared angrily, "He wouldn't dare!"
He clenched his fists, his face was ashen, and the veins on his forehead bulged with anger.
Lin Tingfeng's demeanor was like that of a raging beast, which terrified Ye Wenyu. Her face was pale as she asked, "If he comes to me on his own initiative, will you punish me as well?" Her voice trembled like a leaf in the wind.
Lin Tingfeng said coldly, "I will be very unhappy!" His tone was icy.
Ye Wenyu froze, as if she could hear the sound of her own heart breaking. The lofty and majestic image of Lin Tingfeng in her mind collapsed instantly, like a room built of playing cards.
She was silent for a few minutes, then suddenly said sarcastically, "Yes, I was too naive. I thought I was free, but in fact, I was essentially selling myself to you. Otherwise, how could you have paid my tuition and living expenses? I was so lacking in self-awareness. Since it's a transaction, I shouldn't have any self-respect or freedom."
Just because he paid her money, does that mean he can trample on her self-esteem and destroy her freedom at will?
Seeing Ye Wenyu's sudden sharp words, Lin Tingfeng sighed. He leaned back on the sofa, rubbed his face, and said to her wearily, "Xiaoyu, that's not what I meant. 'Time will tell,' and I believe you know how I treat you."
However, Ye Wenyu couldn't accept his explanation. Just now, his face was ashen, and a murderous intent flashed in his eyes. He acted like a tyrant, ordering her in a commanding tone and domineeringly demanding that she never see Lin Tingxuan again. This seriously hurt her feelings.
It was as if she had been slapped multiple times, which also brought her back to reality from his gentle embrace.
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