Chapter 86
Chapter 86
In the chaos, she lost her balance, and just as Shen Qingyuan was about to fall, an arm caught her and held her protectively in its embrace.
The scent of her embrace was familiar, and Shen Qingyuan almost burst into tears.
Ye Chuyang, Ye Chuyang! He appeared when she needed him most.
My hands felt cool, like water had splashed on them, without the intense burning sensation I had expected. It felt like a few drops had splashed on my face too. It didn't hurt.
It's not the worst-case scenario.
She opened her eyes and saw Ye Chuyang's face.
More liquid actually fell onto Ye Chuyang's back, leaving several wet spots on his khaki trench coat.
"Are you alright, Yuanyuan?"
Shen Qingyuan snapped out of her daze. "Ye Chuyang, are you alright?"
She checked his back but couldn't see any burn marks. She realized how foolish she'd been; if something had happened, how could she not have sensed it herself?
Ye Chuyang used his sleeve to wipe the liquid off her face and hands.
The man had been subdued by Xiao Chao in no time, his hands twisted behind his back and his face pressed to the ground.
He grinned maliciously: "Look how scared you all are. It's just water, Dr. Chen. Sorry, my hand slipped."
"Old man, where did you come from? What are you trying to do to Sister Shen?" Xiao Chao tightened his grip, and the man screamed in pain.
The man grumbled, "Go ahead and call the police, I'm not afraid. Hurry up, call the police, get the officers here."
He was actually hoping the police would arrive quickly, so he wouldn't be pinned to the ground.
Looking at the man on the ground, Ye Chuyang felt a surge of heat rush to his head. He strode over and delivered a vicious kick to the man's thigh, completely disregarding his status as a public figure.
The middle-aged man screamed in pain and shouted, "Help! Someone's hitting me!"
When he was about to kick the second time, Shen Qingyuan grabbed him.
"No, let's call the police!"
Upon hearing the words "call the police," Xiao Chao suddenly said, "Brother Yang, should we call the company first?"
Suppressing his anger for the moment, Ye Chuyang remembered his status as a public figure. Even the smallest thing would be magnified infinitely when it happened to a public figure. If the media found out, the trouble would be immense.
Although this man caused intimidation and disturbance, he did not cause too serious an impact. Even if the police were to respond, the punishment would likely be limited.
Shen Qingyuan had also thought of this and didn't want him to get involved in this kind of trouble.
"Never mind, let him go."
Xiao Chao loosened his grip slightly, looking at Ye Chuyang with a questioning expression, unsure of what to do.
He glanced at the man on the ground, then at Shen Qingyuan. "No, we have to call the police."
He accepted the trouble that came with it.
Shen Qingyuan: "But..."
Ye Chuyang shook his head and gently squeezed her hand. "It's alright."
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With all the witnesses and physical evidence present, plus the security camera footage at the apartment entrance, the facts are clear. After reviewing the evidence, the staff...
Several people gave statements one after another. Shen Qingyuan asked about the police's handling of the matter.
The other party did not give a clear answer, saying they needed to consider the severity of the situation. As for Shen Qingyuan's claims of repeated harassment and stalking, they would also retrieve the police reports from Haidian District.
As Shen Qingyuan exited the police station, Xiao Chao and Ye Chuyang came to greet her.
Xiao Chao: "Sister Chen, how is it? Have the police arrested him?"
Shen Qingyuan shook her head. "They haven't decided yet."
I didn't have high hopes to begin with. The man had caused trouble a few times before, but in the end, he only got detained for a few days.
"This is infuriating!" Xiao Chao grumbled. Ye Chuyang had just given him a brief explanation of what had happened. "Isn't Jicheng supposed to be safe? How could there be such a pervert?"
Ye Chuyang looked at her and said, "I found a lawyer, and he will contact you soon. Don't worry, he is a very famous criminal lawyer and will handle it properly."
In no time at all, Ye Chuyang had taken care of the matter. Shen Qingyuan looked at him gratefully.
After this incident, all three of them were a bit frustrated and in a low mood.
They had come here happily after a long separation, only to encounter this. Ye Chuyang looked at her, took her hand, and felt a pang of heartache in his eyes.
Xiao Chao looked away awkwardly, thinking to himself, "It's broad daylight, right in front of the police station. Yang Ge can be quite brave sometimes."
Shen Qingyuan forced a smile. "I'm fine. You two don't need to worry about me. Let's go back."
Ye Chuyang tossed the car keys over.
"Xiao Chao, you go back to Xiaoyun Road first." Ye Chuyang's house is on Xiaoyun Road. The name of the neighborhood is quite exaggerated; he refers to it as Xiaoyun Road.
Xiao Chao couldn't wait to leave. The young couple was so lovey-dovey; it wasn't appropriate for outsiders to be there.
From what he said, it seemed he wanted to stay and keep her company. Shen Qingyuan had no objection; at times like this, she also wanted someone by her side.
Back at the apartment, he held her on the sofa for a long time.
When Attorney Wu called, Shen Qingyuan answered and spoke briefly about the case. The two then agreed to meet the next day.
Ye Chuyang looked at her inquiringly, "I'll go with you tomorrow."
"It's nothing. We just need to retrieve some documents from the previous police station. It's quite a tedious process. You've had a long day, so get some rest tomorrow."
Since these were all public places, it was indeed inconvenient for him to show up.
"Then let Xiao Chao go with him."
Shen Qingyuan nodded, "Okay."
Having figured out what to do tomorrow, Shen Qingyuan breathed a sigh of relief. Most students deeply resent their student years, especially the three years of high school, considering them a dark period. Little do they know, compared to the real world, those three years were peaceful, harmonious, and with clear goals—actually, they were far better.
Ye Chuyang watched her. Several hours had passed, and she remained calm, her emotions barely showing. There was none of the typical girlish crying or sobbing that one might expect after being wronged.
He suddenly felt a pang of heartache.
“Shen Qingyuan, starting tomorrow, I need to find someone to follow you and protect you. I should have done this a long time ago. You told me about this person before, it was my oversight.”
She took his hand and looked at him with comforting eyes. "It's okay. If that person really wanted to hurt me, he wouldn't have just splashed water today. He wouldn't dare. He just wanted to cause some trouble and annoy people."
More than six months ago, he did succeed. He caused a public disturbance, resulting in a doctor's social death, affecting her emotions and mental state, and even forcing her to temporarily stop working.
The darker side of human nature is not something to be pondered too deeply.
"No, I need to hire two bodyguards to follow you. That way I'll feel more at ease."
She leaned against Ye Chuyang's arm. "No rush. Let's see how the police handle it. Maybe they'll lock him up for a while."
In this case, the actual outcome was that the police issued an arrest warrant.
With the help of Attorney Wu, Shen Qingyuan submitted a series of evidence to the police regarding being stalked, harassed, and disturbed. Since the case involved a doctor-patient dispute, the procuratorate took it very seriously and, after assessment, determined the situation to be serious.
More than a month later, the procuratorate filed a public prosecution against the man surnamed Zhang in court for the crime of provoking trouble.
Attorney Wu told Shen Qingyuan that there was a high probability that the man surnamed Zhang would be sentenced to imprisonment.
Upon hearing the news, Shen Qingyuan finally burst into tears of joy. She had been afraid, frustrated, and even deeply doubted her qualifications as a doctor. Now, she had climbed out of the mire and was determined to face these challenges head-on.
“Attorney Wu is very capable. The police originally didn’t plan to transfer the case to the procuratorate, but he strongly advocated for it. We really owe him a lot this time,” Shen Qingyuan said on the phone. “Thank you, Ye Chuyang.”
She later learned that Attorney Wu was one of the most renowned criminal lawyers in Jicheng. Getting him to take her cases wasn't just about having enough money; it also required considerable social influence.
"That's good." Ye Chuyang said with a smile. "Wait a moment, the press conference is about to start. I'll talk to you when we get back."
Ye Chuyang's new drama has entered its promotional period and will soon be launched on the platform. As is customary, an online press conference will be held before the premiere.
"Um... don't watch the live stream."
"What?"
He hung up abruptly. Shen Qingyuan was completely bewildered. She always reminded her relatives and friends to attend events, but this person specifically told her not to.
However, she didn't have time to look at it. There was a seminar to be held in the afternoon, and seeing that it was almost time, Shen Qingyuan made an appointment with her colleagues to set off.
After leaving the meeting, Shen Qingyuan passed the nurses' station and saw a nurse eating takeout while scrolling through her phone. Shen Qingyuan glanced at her, looked away, and then looked back a couple of seconds later.
The video shows a handsome man and a beautiful woman having an intimate interaction – the man has his arm around the woman's waist, and the two are very close to each other, almost mouth to mouth.
The young nurse chattered excitedly, momentarily forgetting to eat.
Okay, I see. That's why I told her not to look.
That evening, Ye Chuyang said he would return to Jicheng the day after tomorrow. He used the word "return," which shows he considers this city his home. All this flying back and forth must be really tough on him.
"Should I come find you?"
"What, Dr. Shen, are you on vacation?"
"Yes. I'll be on duty during the National Day holiday, but I can take a day off in lieu of my shift."
“Then let’s go play!” he exclaimed excitedly. “We’ve never traveled abroad together before, Little Yuanyuan.”
It's not that I've never traveled before. "Well, last time I went to Hebei, I stayed for too short a time."
Ye Chuyang paused for a few seconds, then said meaningfully, "It was too short, so this time, we must play for a few more days... and have a great time!"
Shen Qingyuan: "..."
Ye Chuyang: "Is there anywhere you'd like to go? I'll book the tickets."
"This is difficult for me, you know, I'm not very good at eating, drinking and having fun."
Ye Chuyang smiled. Yes, that's how she is.
"Okay, I'll arrange it. Do you have your passport? If not, you can get one in Jicheng."
"some."
She went abroad for work, visiting Germany, the country with the best orthopedic surgery in Europe. The Germans were very agreeable to her; they spoke in extremely long, grammatically complex sentences, meticulous in their work. Of course, not all Germans are like that.
Shen Qingyuan: "Going abroad for travel?"
"You know, too many people know me, so it's easier for me to go abroad."
He added, "Domestic travel is fine too. Once I'm no longer popular, we'll travel all over China and have fun."
Shen Qingyuan: "..."
This person has a very sharp tongue.
But thinking about it, it makes sense. In their line of work, the peak of their careers is around thirty years old, and by their forties or fifties, they're in the twilight of their careers. Very few of those former big stars are still active in the public eye.
"Let's make it clear beforehand that I'll pay for my own travel expenses," Shen Qingyuan said.
“No need to calculate so precisely, Shen Qingyuan.” He laughed, “When I’m no longer popular, I’ll still need you to support me. What’s wrong with me contributing a little more now?”
"Yes, the economic base determines the superstructure."
"Um?"
"He who eats another's food is bound to do so."
Ye Chuyang: "Ew, you still treat me like someone else? When will you start treating me like family?"
Shen Qingyuan smiled but didn't say anything.
He and Xiao Chao were busy adjusting their work schedules, arranging their itinerary, and making travel plans. Shen Qingyuan was happy to have some free time and focused on getting her work done before her scheduled time off.
As for where to go, what to do, what beautiful scenery and delicious food to see, she was looking forward to it all and would be pleasantly surprised. Anyway, with Ye Chuyang, anywhere was fine.
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