Chapter 229

Chen Yisi and Gu Lin accompanied Shen Tu for a while before sending her back to the Gu residence.

As they walked to the villa, Gu Lin glanced back to make sure no one was following them before whispering, "Did Shen Qi An say anything to Jing Yi?"

This matter was incredibly important to him, and he had no mind to accompany Shen Tu shopping, his mind fully occupied with this concern.

Chen Yisi looked at him helplessly, "…Gu Lin, your 'stealthiness' is a bit too much." This term was something Chen Yisi had heard from Shen Xi, and he thought it described Gu Lin perfectly.

Gu Lin glared at his friend. How long had he been dating Shen Xi? And already he had picked up all the bad habits from her!

"Show some respect! You should call me Little Uncle!"

Gu Lin tried to assert his seniority, but Chen Yisi didn't seem to think there was anything wrong with it.

"Little Uncle," Chen Yisi said calmly, with a hint of respect.

Changing his way of addressing Gu Lin wasn't difficult for Chen Yisi, but the real challenge was with Shen Xi.

That girl seemed to treat their relationship as just that—a relationship—without any desire to deepen it.

"…I give up. Let's just call each other what we want," Gu Lin said, feeling a shiver run down his spine. He had forgotten that Chen Yisi probably didn't mind changing his way of addressing him.

"Stop sidetracking. I asked you, did Shen Qi An say anything to Jing Yi?"

Chen Yisi was helpless. Didn't Gu Lin himself lead the conversation astray?

"What should be said, and what shouldn't be…" He paused deliberately, and Gu Lin's eyes gleamed with a hint of hope, "…nothing was said?"

Chen Yisi smiled elegantly, "Everything was said."

Gu Lin's shoulders slumped instantly. He should have known. How could Shen Qi An let such an opportunity slip by?

Chen Yisi gently patted his shoulder, "Don't worry. Jing Yi isn't as fragile as you think."

Chen Yisi had heard about Jing Yi from Shen Xi and had seen her from a distance, though only in a hospital setting. He had also seen her online.

To be honest, although he didn't know why Gu Lin was so worried, he didn't think it was necessary.

After all, she was indeed a very outstanding girl.

Shen Tu had said that Jing Yi, like Shen Xi, was a very pure-hearted child.

But Chen Yisi felt that Jing Yi and Shen Xi were completely different in personality.

Shen Xi was indeed innocent, her words and actions reflecting her naivety. It was clear she had been pampered by her family.

But Jing Yi was different. The first time they met officially, she had tested him. Chen Yisi believed that at least part of her actions toward Shen Qi An were a warning to him.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Observing Jing Yi's interactions with Shen Qi An, she was calm and collected, even capable of turning the tables on him.

Such a person didn't need Gu Lin to worry about her.

Hearing Chen Yisi's analysis, Gu Lin sighed. How could he not know how capable she was?

The first time they met, she had already managed to handle his older brother. How could she not be capable?

But being capable or outstanding didn't mean she would steadfastly choose to stand by his older brother's side…

Gu Lin looked at the slightly dim sky in front of him, his mind filled with images of Shen Huaichu from childhood to adulthood.

He had lost his parents; his uncle and aunt had killed them. He wanted revenge, but he had to consider his aunt's feelings, the only relative who had ever been kind to him.

He had hidden his intentions for revenge for over a decade, never revealing a single hint of it. Even after avenging his parents, he feared that Shen Qi An, this ' ticking time bomb,' might affect his aunt.

He had concealed everything. He believed that anyone who saw the dark side of him would not steadfastly choose to stand by his side, not even his own aunt.

That was a Shen Huaichu that even Gu Lin found a bit frightening.

Chen Yisi stepped closer and gently patted Gu Lin's shoulder, "Gu Lin, you can completely relax."

Recalling Jing Yi's response to Shen Qi An, Chen Yisi smiled. She was very steadfast, resolutely choosing to stand by Shen Huaichu's side.

…

"…Brother, don't be so contradictory."

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He had been so worried about his older brother's relationship, and this was all he got?

Hmph, don't think he didn't notice how dark Shen Huaichu's tone had been when he first heard about Shen Qi An's news. And now, just how long had passed? He was practically beaming like a flower.

Ignoring Shen Huaichu, Gu Lin turned to the bodyguard standing nearby, asking, "Did Jing Yi ask you to pass a message to him?"

He wanted to see what kind of message could have such a magical effect.

The bodyguard looked awkwardly at Shen Huaichu. After all, his boss was right there. How could he speak?

In a good mood, Shen Huaichu didn't mind and nodded, indicating the bodyguard could speak.

Miss Jing Yi said, "If you don't have the energy, don't take on so many things. It's just troublesome." The words were exactly as Jing Yi had said them.

Gu Lin was surprised. That's it? What did it mean?

Shen Huaichu was also taken aback when he heard it. He hadn't expected such a response.

He had even prepared himself for being hated.

For Shen Huaichu, the existence of these words was akin to admitting he had let himself sink into the mud.

But she hadn't left. She was still there, and with a gentle breeze, he could still smell the scent of life.

"So, how are you planning to handle Shen Qi An?"

Now that Shen Huaichu seemed fine, Gu Lin had no interest in their relationship.

Shen Huaichu came back to his senses and said indifferently, "I've called my people back. No one will continue to watch him or that couple."

If she didn't like it, then he wouldn't do it anymore. Ever.

Gu Lin wasn't pleased, "Aren't you worried he'll come after my mom again?"

He had heard from Chen Yisi that Shen Qi An had even brought a knife with him when he went. If it weren't for Jing Yi, something might have actually happened.

The bodyguard chimed in, "Don't worry, Young Master Gu. The boss believes Shen Qi An no longer poses a threat. He's currently in a mental hospital."

After being brought back, Shen Qi An's condition had been very unstable.

At first, they thought he was faking it, but the medical reports didn't lie.

Unless Shen Qi An had bribed the hospital.

But that was impossible. If he had the ability to bribe the hospital, he wouldn't have been trapped for so long.

Gu Lin's eyes widened in shock. "He's really gone crazy?" That didn't make sense. He hadn't gone crazy before, so why now, after meeting Jing Yi?

The bodyguard glanced at Shen Huaichu. "According to the hospital's report, yes. But whether it's because of Jing Yi, I don't know."

Gu Lin didn't say anything else. His mood was a bit heavy. He wasn't feeling sympathy for Shen Qi An, but rather, he felt that after so many years, this ordeal was finally coming to an end.

He shook his head, trying to clear the complex emotions from his mind. "Brother, are you ready to be discharged?"

Shen Huaichu stood up and looked out the window at the sunlight streaming in. His mood was excellent.

"Yes, I'm ready to be discharged."

It was time to go find her.