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Faced with these two matters, Jin Chengyan glanced at Jono before stepping outside to call A-Shan, seeking clarity on the situation.
After Jin Chengyan left the Jin Mansion with an indifferent demeanor, Jono packed a couple of clothes and departed for the small apartment he shared with Qiao Chen.
It wasn't just Jin Chengyan who could act recklessly; Jono had his own temper as well.
Emerging from the Jin Mansion, Jin Chengyan headed straight to Yan Beiting's apartment.
With a fierce determination, the security downstairs couldn't stop him; he went straight upstairs, driven by impulse, especially regarding Ruan Shengyu's situation.
However, it was not Yan Beiting who answered the door but Yan'an City.
Seeing the furious Jin Chengyan, Yan'an City naturally wouldn't let him in.
"Brother, brother, let's stay calm and talk this out!" Yan'an City said, keeping the door shut against Jin Chengyan.
"Get out of my way!" Jin Chengyan shouted, pushing Yan'an City aside.
The free-spirited man that was Yan'an City stood no chance against Jin Chengyan, who had trained with A-Shan; he was easily shoved aside.
Yan'an City quickly followed. What if Jin Chengyan and Yan Beiting got into a fight? What if someone got hurt?
He firmly believed that Jin Chengyan was capable of such actions! Otherwise, he wouldn't have rushed over as soon as he heard the news.
"Yan Beiting, get back to America and stop causing trouble!" As Jin Chengyan spoke, he swung a punch at Yan Beiting.
Having anticipated such an opening line from Jin Chengyan, Yan Beiting still took a solid hit. He staggered back a few steps and leaned against the sofa for support.
Blood immediately trickled down from the corner of Yan Beiting's mouth.
Yan'an City sensed that things were getting out of hand and quickly tried to protect Jin Chengyan. "Don't make a move! Let's talk this out; fighting will only hurt our feelings!"
"Who has any feelings for him? Yan'an City, if you don't let go of me, I'll take you down too!" Jin Chengyan didn't struggle; he simply couldn't believe that Yan'an City had the guts to stop him!
"Old Six, let him go." Yan Beiting wiped the blood from his mouth and spoke to Yan'an City, not worried at all that Jin Chengyan would tear him apart!
In fact, he was almost hoping that Jin Chengyan would!
Yan'an City felt a lingering fear but still dared not release Jin Chengyan.
"Brother, it's just a woman. You two haven't seen each other for six years because of her. Do you really think that after six years, you won't be able to get along? Aren't you just making a fool of yourselves in front of others? The dignified Jin Family Young Master and Yan Family's Third Young Master are fighting over a celebrity! Isn't that embarrassing?" Yan'an City could never understand what kind of relationship they truly had.
Was a woman really that important?
Especially one that Yan'an City thought wasn't worth it!
Jin Chengyan tightened his grip on Yan'an City's wrist, leaving him with no power to resist, forcing him to release Jin Chengyan.
"Brother... it hurts!" Yan'an City truly felt he shouldn't have waded into this mess! "What are you doing? Don't you have a wife? Why do you care about Ruan Shengyu? Who she is with has nothing to do with you!"
Yan'an City hit the nail on the head.
"Exactly, Jin Chengyan. You have a wife and you're causing trouble here. Isn't that unreasonable?" Yan Beiting said with an expression that suggested he was eager to stir up trouble, as if he were trying to pluck fur from a tiger's face.
Jin Chengyan was truly furious. He stepped forward and grabbed Yan Beiting by the collar.
"Don't think I don't know what you're plotting!" Jin Chengyan's body radiated coldness.
"What plot could I possibly have?"
"Stay away from Ruan Shengyu!" Jin Chengyan was extremely displeased with Yan Beiting's nonchalant attitude. He couldn't stand the thought of Yan Beiting being with Ruan Shengyu, using her to provoke him.
Was it because he had married Jono, the one they both liked?
"You can't do this. If you want to be Ruan Shengyu's protector or her dark knight, that’s fine before you get married. But now that you are married, you have no right to protect another woman. What you're doing is betraying your marriage. Do you want the Jin Family Young Master to be labeled as someone who changes partners easily? And do you want Ruan Shengyu to be known as the third party who interferes in someone else's relationship?" Yan Beiting's words were spot on.
"What you're doing is ruining the happiness of two women." Yan Beiting pulled Jin Chengyan's hand away from his collar. "You have two choices: either divorce Jono and be with Ruan Shengyu properly, or treat Jono as your wife and cut all ties with Ruan Shengyu."
In a single day, being questioned by two people left Jin Chengyan, a man used to being in control, in unprecedented turmoil.
"I’ll say it again: stay away from Ruan Shengyu!"
"Sorry, that's not going to happen," Yan Beiting replied, showing no willingness to negotiate.
Since the conversation had failed, Jin Chengyan could only resort to the method he had once advised Qiao Chen against using to deal with Yan Beiting.
He would solve it with his fists!
The living room of Yan Beiting's apartment was spacious, with simple and unadorned furniture—an excellent place for a fight.
The two had previously fought in Jin Chengyan's office, and to their surprise, they were at it again so soon after.
However, that time was perhaps just a way for them to reminisce.
This time was different; both were filled with anger towards each other, their fists driven by a full measure of force.
The few pieces of furniture in the living room were destroyed, and the frail scholar Yan'an City could only stand by, unable to intervene as he watched the two engage in a fierce brawl.
But he could see that both Jin Chengyan and Yan Beiting were injured to varying degrees!
Finally, reinforcements arrived for Yan'an City!
As Qi Ziluo entered the room, he was greeted by the chaotic scene of the two exchanging blows.
"Are you stupid? Don't you know how to mediate?" Qi Ziluo glared at Yan'an City, who had merely watched them fight without offering any help!
"If I could mediate, would I need you here?" Yan'an City replied innocently.
At that moment, Qi Ziluo noticed Jin Chengyan preparing to kick Yan'an City, who was already on the ground.
"Jin Chengyan, do you want Yan Beiting to regret blocking that knife for you back then?" Qi Ziluo suddenly spoke up, stopping Jin Chengyan in his tracks.
Instantly, a heavy silence fell over Yan Beiting's apartment.
Time rewound six years.
It was still the same Old Classroom.
Just when Ruan Shengyu thought her legs were about to give out, Jin Chengyan unexpectedly shielded her with his own body, successfully saving her!
The small-time thugs, their eyes stimulated by blood, felt their authority challenged! They abandoned their torment of Ruan Shengyu and turned their attention to Jin Chengyan, who had just had one of his legs broken.
"Hey, are you still trying to be a hero and save the damsel in distress? Let's see how you can be a hero when you're dead!" the Boss of the Thugs taunted, brandishing a gleaming knife.
At that moment, Jin Chengyan had already fainted from the pain, and Ruan Shengyu had also succumbed to her fears and lost consciousness.
Only Yan Beiting, covered in wounds, watched as the thug raised his knife, ready to strike Jin Chengyan!
He was the only heir of the Jin Family; he was Yan Beiting's closest brother!
With a shout, Yan Beiting broke free from the two who were holding him down. He grabbed the nearest old chair and swung it at the thug leader!
Outnumbered, while Yan Beiting fought with the thug leader, others drew their knives, aiming to eliminate everyone present. The first target was Jin Chengyan!
Yan Beiting abandoned his imminent victory; he had only managed to break free thanks to sheer willpower, all for Jin Chengyan!
As the thugs' knives descended, Yan Beiting grasped one of them with his hand!
But behind him, the thug leader plunged a knife into his back!
Later, the police arrived along with members of both families.
“Do you think you would still be alive if Yan San hadn’t held the knife for you? Do you know that there’s a scar on his back now?” Qi Ziluo stepped forward, grabbing Jin Chengyan's arm and pulling him away forcefully.
Jin Chengyan was completely taken aback by Qi Ziluo's words.
He had no idea about this back then!
Not a single person had ever mentioned it to him!
He watched as Qi Ziluo helped Yan Beiting to his feet.
“Are you out of your mind? After all these years, you still don’t say anything? Do you really think he’ll be grateful for your silence?” Qi Ziluo shouted at Yan Beiting, both men causing trouble.
Yan Beiting wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, grimacing in pain.
“Didn’t you tell me that you wouldn’t touch Ruan Shengyu in this lifetime? What’s going on now that you’re provoking her? Don’t tell me that after six years, you’ve realized that the woman you truly like is that… woman!” Qi Ziluo almost let the derogatory term slip but swallowed it back down.
After all, Jin Chengyan was still there.
“And you!” Qi Ziluo turned to look at the equally disheveled Jin Chengyan. “I clearly told you that you’re married. It doesn’t matter if it’s Ruan Shengyu or any other woman; they are someone else’s. Have you even considered Jono’s feelings in all this? If you don’t care about Jono’s feelings, why did you even get married? If you want to top the list of scumbags like Qin Cheng, I won’t stop you!”
Qi Ziluo's words left both Yan Beiting and Jin Chengyan in stunned silence.
Meanwhile, Yan'an City was completely captivated by Qi Ziluo's charisma!
At this moment, the only man capable of separating Jin Chengyan and Yan Beiting must have some sort of cheat activated!
"Um... do you guys want to bandage your wounds? After all, Ziluo is here; he's a doctor..." In an attempt to break the awkward silence, Yan'an City steeled himself.
"Bandage what? Aren't they fond of fighting? Let the wounds be! As if anyone doesn't know that the heirs of the Qin Cheng families still solve problems with their fists at this age, all for a woman! How embarrassing!" Qi Ziluo scoffed.
Yan'an City thought to himself: "It seems like the toughest person here is Qi Ziluo!"
"Why didn't you tell me about this back then?" Jin Chengyan felt a pang of discomfort after being kept in the dark for six years. Realizing that if it weren't for Yan Beiting, he might have met his end, was even more painful than being beaten up by Jin Chengyan.
"You broke a leg and still want to carry this burden? Aren't you already feeling guilty enough? And even if I told you, would it change your feelings for Ruan Shengyu?" Qi Ziluo answered on behalf of Yan Beiting.
"Even if I kicked you out of Qin Cheng, you still wouldn't say?"
"What did Ruan Shengyu feed you that made you willing to turn against everyone? What good would it do if I told you?" Yan Beiting replied.
Jin Chengyan took a deep breath; it was something he had buried deep within himself, something he never wanted to reveal.
"She was forced."
Yan Beiting: "..."
Qi Ziluo: "..."
Yan'an City: "..."
No one expected that the truth of the matter was like this!
"When I went to the Old Classroom, she had already been violated by them..." This was why, when facing Jono's framing of Ruan Shengyu, even though it was ultimately proven that Jono was falsely accused, Jin Chengyan was so agitated! He almost wanted to kill Jono.
It was simply because he could not bear the thought that, despite his own strength, someone would still do such a thing to hurt Ruan Shengyu.
"She told me not to say anything." Jin Chengyan lowered his eyes, filled with heartache.
Qi Ziluo and Yan'an City exchanged glances, surprised that the events from six years ago had such a different truth.
Those things that were never reported were all efforts by the Jin Family and Yan Family to cover up the past.
"So, Yan San, please let Ruan Shengyu go." Jin Chengyan was pleading with Yan Beiting. After all these years, Jin Chengyan was asking Yan Beiting to stay away from Ruan Shengyu and not interfere with her life anymore.
Yan Beiting seemed unsure how to respond to this situation. He thought of everything except the fact that even after Ruan Shengyu had been violated, Jin Chengyan still wanted to be with her.
It could be said that for every year Ruan Shengyu waited for Yan Beiting, Jin Chengyan waited just as long for her.
And Yan Beiting was waiting for Jono.
What a tragic cycle it was.
"I'll return that knife from six years ago to you."
In a turn of events no one anticipated, Jin Chengyan picked up the fruit knife that had fallen to the ground and without any hesitation plunged it into himself!
"Ayan!" Among everyone, Yan Beiting reacted the most. He crossed over Qi Ziluo and reached Jin Chengyan's side, supporting his unsteady body. "What the hell is wrong with you! Who told you to pay it back!"
What a mess! How did things between them end up like this?
But Jin Chengyan pushed Yan Beiting's hand away, refusing his support.
With that movement, the wound on his abdomen was disturbed, and blood began to flow out.
"Jin Chengyan, don't move!" Qi Ziluo panicked and rushed over to stop Jin Chengyan. "Yan San, hurry and get the first aid kit. Lao Liu, call an ambulance!"
The pain in his abdomen was intense, but Jin Chengyan did not fall. He frowned and said to Yan Beiting, who was frantically searching for the first aid kit in the room, "I owe you this. It's settled now. If you ever... ever provoke Ruan Shengyu again... I won't let you off!"
Yan Beiting stiffened. Even at this moment, Jin Chengyan's words still revolved around Ruan Shengyu.
He kicked aside the clutter blocking his path. "Do you think Ruan Shengyu is so noble? Do you think she's a victim just because she was violated? She was the one who seduced me into sleeping with her! Do you think she's so clean?"
Jin Chengyan fainted.
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