Mr. Bigshot Is Obsessed with His Hidden-Marriage Wife
Chapter 44: My Heart Started to Ache

Chapter 44: Chapter 44: My Heart Started to Ache

He said it was good news, and it must have to do with Ye Zhun’s situation.

"Check the news online first."

Ye Yan scrolled through the webpage he had pulled up, where the previous reports about three high school students bullying a girl had taken a dramatic turn.

Someone had leaked the video from that day; the truth was that it was two unruly youths who first kidnapped the girl, and the three high school students arrived only after hearing her cries for help.

Due to prior negative public opinion, netizens mistook an act of bravery for a fight caused by bullying.

Now the truth had surfaced, and the slander was gradually shifting towards the two unruly youths as netizens called for legal action against them and also offered apologies to the three high school students.

Luckily, the personal information of these three students had never been leaked; otherwise, it would certainly have affected their studies and lives.

Such is the power of public opinion—it can distort truth and falsehood, or it can lead to lasting fame. Many people simply do not seek the truth. They just go with the flow, disregarding the harm their actions may cause others... It’s not something they concern themselves with.

"What’s the good news?" Ye Yan let out a long sigh of relief.

"The plaintiff has dropped the charges."

"Dropped the charges?" Ye Yan was extremely surprised, "Really?"

"Why would I lie to you?" Fu Xingzhou took back his phone, his tone laden with deeper meaning, "It’s said that it was the plaintiff’s lawyer who advised them to drop the charges."

Lin Yihang?

Before, Lin Yihang seemed eager to throw even himself into jail, so why the sudden withdrawal? Could it be that he knew all the evidence now was against the plaintiff and feared losing the lawsuit?

Losing a lawsuit would indeed affect his reputation in the industry.

"The plaintiff has withdrawn the case, but now we are the plaintiffs." Fu Xingzhou leisurely started his breakfast, "I’ve already had someone file a lawsuit. You don’t object, do you?"

"Of course not." On the contrary, she supported Fu Xingzhou in continuing with the lawsuit. Firstly, their false accusations had a terrible impact on the minors involved; secondly, they did have a criminal record—attempted rape, a charge that could lead to several years in prison.

If such behavior were to be tolerated, it would only encourage more criminal audacity.

"I have fully entrusted Xu Lv to handle this case; Ye Zhun will need to testify during the trial, but don’t worry, we’ll try not to take up too much of his study time."

"It doesn’t matter; my brother is a top student." Ye Yan still had that confidence in him.

"Everything has been arranged over there; you can pick him up at any time."

Ye Yan picked Ye Zhun up from the police station and tied a red string on his wrist.

Ye Zhun couldn’t help but chuckle, "Sis, you still believe in this stuff?"

"It’s for good luck." Ye Yan adjusted her brother’s collar, "Let’s eat first, and then I’ll take you back to school."

"The food in the police station was awful," Ye Zhun muttered softly, "but there was a brother who often cooked for me."

Ye Yan knew it was Meng Tian who had been working behind the scenes.

"Xiao Zhun, if you encounter such a situation again, would you still rush forward?"

"Definitely." The young man’s eyes shone brightly, filled with a sense of justice.

"Go ahead, but be sure to protect yourself." Ye Yan smiled and pinched her brother’s cheek, "Your sister is proud of you."

"Big sis, you’ve had a hard time these past few days." The young man leaned in to hug her, his voice choked, "I won’t let you down."

Ye Yan patted his shoulder, "All I want is your safety."

"By the way, have you seen dad recently?"

At the mention of Ye Jian’an, Ye Yan’s expression grew colder, "Why bring him up?"

"I think he might have turned over a new leaf." Ye Zhun knew how much Ye Yan despised Ye Jian’an, but still gathered the courage to whisper, "He got a job by the front gate of our school. The other day when I had a half-day off, he came to talk to me and even bought me food."

"He works by the school gate?" Ye Yan’s face changed, her voice trembling uncontrollably, "What exactly does he want? Isn’t he content with the harm he’s already caused us?"

"Big sis, calm down," Ye Zhun regretted bringing it up as his sister always became extremely emotional at any mention of Ye Jian’an, "I usually don’t have a chance to leave the school ground; he can’t see me."

"Xiao Zhun, you must understand, he won’t change. He’s been gambling his whole life. How many times has he said he’d stop, but has he ever followed through?" Ye Yan’s heart had long turned numb. If not for the indelible bond of blood, she would have nothing to do with this man.

"Okay, sis, don’t get angry. Let’s go have a meal—I’m starving." The young man shook her hand, "I won’t mention him again, okay?"

"Let’s eat."

The siblings left the police station side by side. As they exited the main entrance, they saw a black sedan parked by the roadside. A man in a crisp suit leaned against the car door, not a wrinkle on his clothes, but he looked as though he hadn’t slept well, with noticeable dark circles under his eyes.

Lin Yihang being here must be for the former plaintiff.

Ye Yan didn’t want to cause any displeasure and hurriedly pulled Ye Zhun to leave.

"Ye Yan." Lin Yihang suddenly called out to her.

Ye Yan took a deep breath. Lin Yihang calling out to her must surely mean he intended to continue humiliating her, and she didn’t want Ye Zhun to see that.

She handed the car keys to Ye Zhun, "Wait for me in the car."

Ye Zhun glanced at Lin Yihang several times, "Sis, why does he seem familiar to me? It’s as if I’ve seen him before."

The young man had a great memory; he could still retain a slight impression of someone he had met when he was just four or five years old.

"Go ahead."

Taking the keys, Ye Zhun headed to the parking lot.

Only when his figure had disappeared from sight did Ye Yan approach Lin Yihang, who was also walking towards her.

"Mr. Lin." Ye Yan bowed deeply to Lin Yihang, beginning to speak about the past...

Lin Yihang caught her arm, keeping her from bowing, his dark eyes intent, as if committing her entirely to memory.

His eyes were the same as before, clear yet cold, with a brightness like rare crystals.

"How are you still so thin?" Underneath his palm, her arm was very slender; his hand could encircle it entirely.

Ye Yan was caught off guard and flustered, like a frightened rabbit looking up at the man before her.

What was Lin Yihang trying to do? Hadn’t the case already been withdrawn? Could he still be planning to represent the plaintiffs? This couldn’t be some sort of trick to extract a confession, could it? Just a previous tug at his lapel made him want to discard his pricey suit in disgust.

"Mr. Lin." Ye Yan hastily withdrew her arm, "Is there something you need?"

Lin Yihang, seeing her fearful and defensive, regretted his actions even more.

He really had been a bastard—wanting her to kneel and clean his shoes, to lose face in front of everyone.

No wonder she was so resistant; she probably thought he was up to humiliate her yet again.

Damn it, had any of his actions been decent?

A pang of pain struck Lin Yihang’s heart.

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