After learning about the story between Qin Xuan and Cen Yuzhou, Ye Zhizhou realized that it wasn't just girls who would break up over various things; boys would too.
"So... what exactly happened two years ago?"
Cen Yuzhou hesitated for a moment, unsure whether he should tell Ye Zhizhou, so he turned his gaze to Qin Xuan.
Qin Xuan and Ye Zhizhou exchanged a glance. "Du Jiahe mentioned my dad. During an argument with him, he fell down the stairs and became a paraplegic. But everyone thought I was the one who beat him up like that."
A hint of surprise flashed in Ye Zhizhou's eyes. Qin Xuan seemed to say this casually, but his heart was probably not at peace.
"So that's why they're afraid of you?"
Qin Xuan nodded. "I don't care if they're afraid of me, I only care about you."
Ye Zhizhou's heart stirred slightly. Qin Xuan's past was so difficult, yet she was still the most important person in his heart.
"Cen Yuzhou doesn't trust you either, so you broke off your relationship?"
"Um."
At this point in their conversation, Cen Yuzhou's guilt was amplified: "I really did something wrong. I should have trusted my good friend back then."
Qin Xuan immediately denied it, saying, "We're just ordinary friends, not really good friends."
Ye Zhizhou suddenly found Qin Xuan, who was so stubborn, quite adorable.
"Whether you make up or not is your business. I'm full and going back to watch my show. You guys continue."
She got up, grabbed her bag, and went out. Qin Xuan immediately followed, leaving Cen Yuzhou to stay behind and pay the bill.
Upon arriving home, Ye Zhizhou immediately took out his phone to ask Lin Qiqi about Du Jiahe from back then.
[Lin Qiqi: I've heard about it. It caused quite a stir back then. Qin Xuan's father had just disappeared, and Du Jiahe started causing trouble. In the end, it was ruled an accident, but he was dissatisfied and hired people to spread rumors, which is why Qin Xuan transferred to No. 1 Middle School.]
Ye Zhizhou sat on the sofa, her heart filled with mixed feelings. Qin Xuan had suffered no less than her back then, and perhaps even more.
[Ye Zhizhou: Did no one believe him back then?]
[Lin Qiqi: Nobody knows the inside story, and Du Jiahe has also manipulated public opinion, with news reports saying that the school deliberately covered it up...]
Lin Qiqi didn't finish her sentence, but Ye Zhizhou understood.
No wonder Qin Xuan is so cold to everyone. If it were her, she probably would be more than just cold; she would get revenge on anyone who bullied her.
In just two years, Qin Xuan should have recovered almost completely.
Since learning about Qin Xuan's past, Ye Zhizhou has distanced herself from Cen Yuzhou in acting class, and she has taken the initiative to team up with a girl from the acting class.
Cen Yuzhou didn't say anything, only occasionally exchanging a few words with her.
That day, the performance class had just ended, and because Qin Xuan couldn't come due to other matters, Ye Zhizhou decided to take a taxi home by himself.
"Xiao Zhou, let me take you home," Cen Yuzhou said kindly, seeing her standing alone by the roadside.
Ye Zhizhou refused, "No need, I can manage on my own."
She was still hesitating whether to go shopping with Lin Qiqi or go to the internet cafe to see her cousin's desperate attempt to win back his wife.
Cen Yuzhou thought she was avoiding suspicion, and his expression showed slight disappointment. "Alright, then you should go back soon."
Ye Zhizhou nodded and watched Cen Yuzhou leave.
It was midday, and the sun was quite strong. Ye Zhizhou stepped into the shade downstairs and opened WeChat to inquire about Dong Wencan's situation.
[Ye Zhizhou: Cousin, how's the battle going? Still can't get in?]
[Dong Wencan: You underestimated me. I've successfully infiltrated the inner circle, but I still need to work harder.]
Ye Zhizhou smiled, it seemed that his cousin's thick skin did have some effect.
She wondered if it was just her imagination, but Dong Wencan's style of dressing had become more and more normal these past few days, perhaps because he was worried that Ruan Jingrong was not satisfied with him.
Indeed, only love can change a person's aesthetic sense.
It seems she doesn't need to go to internet cafes anymore.
Just as she was about to ask Lin Qiqi to go shopping, she suddenly sensed someone in front of her and instinctively took a step back.
Du Jiarui was holding a vial of some unknown liquid when she splashed it at Ye Zhizhou. However, Ye Zhizhou dodged it, and the liquid spilled onto the ground, making a sizzling sound.
In a short while, it all turned into a light black color.
Ye Zhizhou frowned, his sharp gaze sweeping over Du Jiarui. Without hesitation, he grabbed her hand and said coldly, "You want to disfigure me?"
Du Jiarui looked somewhat panicked. She had originally intended to take advantage of Ye Zhizhou's inattention, but unexpectedly, Ye Zhizhou had reacted and even managed to control her.
"No, no, I just wanted to offer you some water, but who knew it was sulfuric acid in it."
Ye Zhizhou was speechless. This lie was too simplistic. Sulfuric acid isn't the only substance that changes color when spilled on the ground.
"You didn't know this was sulfuric acid? Then what were you drinking in class just now?"
Don't think she didn't know; when the teacher gave them a break, Du Jiarui drank water the most.
Du Jiarui's face was pale. She held the glass of water and her mind raced as she tried to come up with a plausible reason to appease Ye Zhizhou.
After a long silence, she realized she couldn't find it, and her expression immediately changed.
"So what if I want to disfigure you, Ye Zhizhou? Who told you to go against me? Before you came, Yuzhou would at least say a few words to me, but now he's started to hate me. Shouldn't you blame yourself for that?"
Ye Zhizhou was surprised that Du Jiarui actually liked Cen Yuzhou. She suddenly felt a little sorry for Cen Yuzhou. Being liked by such an extreme person would only be a problem.
"I'm the kind of person who holds grudges. Du Jiarui, you've messed with me today, so don't even think about escaping."
Ye Zhizhou repeated Du Jiarui's name, then thought of Du Jiahe, and frowned slightly. Could it be such a coincidence?
"What can you do to me? The sulfuric acid didn't hurt you, and there are so many people on the street."
Du Jiarui's earlier panic vanished, replaced by a hint of smugness.
"Who is Du Jiahe to you?"
Ye Zhizhou ignored her words and asked with a serious expression.
Du Jiarui was taken aback. "Why are you bringing up my brother? He has nothing to do with this."
Ye Zhizhou's lips curled up slightly, "You're both so jealous, no wonder you're siblings. You should pay off your brother's debts together."
Du Jiarui couldn't understand what Ye Zhizhou was saying and was about to ask him for clarification.
Ye Zhizhou didn't give her a chance to react. He grabbed her long hair with one hand and slapped Du Jiarui's face twice with the other.
She was a few centimeters taller than Du Jiarui. She moved closer, her gaze cold as she looked down.
Du Jiarui had barely recovered from the slap when she met Ye Zhizhou's gaze, and her whole body trembled involuntarily. She grabbed Ye Zhizhou's hands with both of hers.
"Let go of my hair!"
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