Chapter 139: It’s Not Like I’m Spoiling Her
A more intense pressure emanated from Ye Zhiyun, a feeling like being thrown into a meat grinder. Such terrifying power, like a demonic roar from the depths of hell.
The dark-haired girl’s eyes were fixed on the blonde girl in the thug’s grasp, her fury burning like an inferno, threatening to incinerate him. She gritted her teeth, her gaze unwavering, like a tiger about to pounce.
“Let… her… go.”
Each word, spoken slowly and deliberately, amplified the chilling aura surrounding her.
Yu Linna had never seen Ye Zhiyun like this. In her memory, Ye Zhiyun wasn’t capable of such rage. The angriest she had ever seen her was when she had interrupted her moment with Li Muqing. This murderous look… it was terrifying.
But knowing Ye Zhiyun’s fury was directed at those who threatened her, Yu Linna felt a surge of warmth.
“W-what do you want…?”
Though a seasoned gangster, the leader couldn’t withstand Ye Zhiyun’s aura, his bravado crumbling in her presence.
“Don’t make me say it again. Let her go. Understand?”
“…Who the hell do you think you are? You think I’ll just let her go? I’d lose face…”
“Then stop wasting my time!”
Without hesitation, Ye Zhiyun executed a perfect shoulder throw, sending the burly man crashing to the ground, his head hitting the pavement with a sickening thud. Yu Linna was stunned.
“Anyone who messes with me… will pay.”
Ye Zhiyun’s eyes, blazing with fury, swept over the remaining thugs, who trembled in fear. They wanted to fight back, but her gaze made them cower.
She stepped on the fallen leader’s face, grinding her heel into his cheek, then grabbed his collar, delivering a swift, brutal slap.
Yu Linna watched, frozen in fear.
By the time the police arrived, the thugs were incapacitated, their leader bruised and battered, his face a bloody mess. He had intended to avenge his brother, only to end up worse off. The police took them away for questioning. Ye Zhiyun, thanks to her influential background, escaped arrest.
Ye Zhiyun, her hand gripping Yu Linna’s tightly, led her away from the scene, her rage seemingly subsiding, her aura less intense, but the image of her fury remained etched in Yu Linna’s mind, a disturbing reminder of her past.
“Did they do anything to you?” That was Ye Zhiyun’s first question.
“No…”
“They didn’t hit you? Didn’t touch your hair?”
“No.”
“Good. If they had, they would be dead. Hmph.”
Ye Zhiyun’s lingering anger made Yu Linna uneasy.
But…
She had done this for her.
“Zhiyun…”
“Don’t say anything. I’ll take you somewhere safe. If it weren’t for Jiangning’s call, I wouldn’t have known. Don’t worry, I’ll make sure those bastards spend some time in jail.”
Anyone who crossed Ye Zhiyun would face her wrath. She had promised to protect Yu Linna.
But… why was she so angry?
She didn’t understand her own reaction, the intensity of her rage. It was the angriest she had ever been. Why? Because of Yu Linna?
It was… unsettling.
“Zhiyun, thank you.”
It was all Yu Linna could say.
Ye Zhiyun had saved her. If it weren’t for her, she would have been taken away by those thugs, her fate unknown. And back at the train station, if it weren’t for Ye Zhiyun, she would have jumped, ending her life.
She had always been under Ye Zhiyun’s care.
“Are you hungry?”
“Um… a little…”
It was almost six o’clock. The encounter with the thugs had taken time, and she was indeed hungry.
“Let’s go get something to eat. What do you want?”
“Well… it’s okay…”
“My treat.”
“…Actually, I’d like McDonald’s.”
She couldn’t resist the urge to freeload, especially when someone else was paying.
McDonald’s wasn’t considered healthy, its high calorie content unsuitable for dinner. But since Yu Linna had requested it, Ye Zhiyun wouldn’t object. She would take her anywhere she wanted to go, as long as she was happy.
Yu Linna craved McDonald’s because it represented a luxury she had never known. As a child, she had watched other children enjoy burgers through the restaurant window, while she gnawed on stale bread. Even later, when she could earn money, she still couldn’t afford such indulgences, barely able to pay her rent. It had become a symbol of her unattainable desires.
Ye Zhiyun, without hesitation, took her to McDonald’s, ordering a large meal for her. She didn’t enjoy fast food, but for Yu Linna, she endured.
When the meal arrived, Yu Linna’s eyes lit up. She grabbed a handful of fries, dipping them in sauce, savoring each bite. She took a large bite of her burger, washing it down with cola.
Ye Zhiyun, watching her eat, a smile touched her lips.
This wasn’t so bad.
Though she didn’t like burgers, the food tasted better now, simply watching Yu Linna enjoy her meal.
“Is it good?”
“Mmm-hmm! Delicious!”
“Then eat more.”
Yu Linna’s face was covered in crumbs, her cheeks smeared with sauce. Ye Zhiyun, without thinking, reached out and wiped her mouth, a gesture so natural that even Yu Linna was momentarily stunned.
Ye Zhiyun paused, remembering they were in a public restaurant, not at home. She coughed awkwardly, discarding the napkin, memories of their time living together resurfacing.
Not long ago, they had shared a home, meals, and laughter. But Yu Linna had moved out, wanting to be independent, not wanting to be a burden. The joy of their shared life had ended.
Ye Zhiyun wasn’t used to it; Yu Linna’s absence left a void. But she understood that Yu Linna was destined for greater things, that she couldn’t be confined.
Sharing a meal like this was already a rare treat.
“Nana, let’s do this more often. Let’s eat together.”
“…Okay.”
Yu Linna wouldn’t, and couldn’t, refuse. She felt obligated to agree.
Being with Ye Zhiyun always brought her joy. Ye Zhiyun had given her what she had always longed for. Though it couldn’t replace everything she lacked, it was the comfort and stability she had always craved.
Gratitude was a natural human emotion; she would never forget Ye Zhiyun’s kindness.
The meal ended quickly. Unable to finish the large portion, despite her best efforts to avoid wasting food, Yu Linna finally gave up when Ye Zhiyun stopped her.
“There’s so much left! It feels so wasteful!”
“You’re already full. Don’t overeat; you’ll get a stomachache.”
“But food is important!”
“Yes, it is. But your stomach is more important. Come on, let’s take a walk and get something to drink.”
Yu Linna hadn’t changed. She still valued food above all else, even when she was full, her small frame unable to handle large portions. Her childhood habit of avoiding waste was something Ye Zhiyun understood.
But Ye Zhiyun cared more about her health, wanting her to enjoy her food, not force herself to eat.
“Nana, how’s your new place? Are you settling in?”
“I’ll get used to it. I’m almost done with the illustrations. Once my two books are published, I can focus on studying.”
“That’s good. It seems you already have a university in mind.”
“Yes, I hope to get a good score.”
From a poor girl who only wanted to survive, to a successful author with a million yuan in prize money, she had transformed. She would never be poor again, never go hungry again. But she had new goals: attending university and sharing her stories with the world.
Looking at the girl’s profile, Ye Zhiyun smiled. Being with her brought her joy.
Even though they no longer lived together, she was happy. Life could be so simple, finding happiness in the company of someone you cared about.
She had spent so long chasing money, chasing Li Muqing, never finding true happiness. Now, simply being with Yu Linna was enough. She wished these moments could last forever.
She wanted to live a happy life with Yu Linna.
“Zhiyun.”
“Yes, I’m listening. Are you thirsty? Let’s get something to drink.”
“Let me pay this time! You always pay!”
“Okay, if you insist.”
This stingy girl could be surprisingly generous, a sign that someone held a special place in her heart.
Ye Zhiyun never thought this day would come. They used to argue constantly, with Yu Linna always freeloading. And now, she was being treated to a drink. The penny-pincher was finally being generous.
“I want this one.”
“Wow, that’s expensive! Twelve yuan for a single drink!”
“Then I’ll buy it myself.”
“…No way! Choose something under four yuan!”
Scratch that, she was still a penny-pincher.
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