"There are so many tricks out there these days, no matter how smart Yue Kai is, she's just a student. She doesn't understand the ways of the world."
Following.
Undeniably, it was a good method, but Lin Jingchu hesitated. This wasn't his usual style. Also, if Jiang Yue Kai found out, he didn't know what kind of scene she would create.
Chen Ao saw Lin Jingchu's hesitation at a glance. "I advise you not to dwell on it. If you don't make a move soon, she'll really be snatched away. Are you going to be a passive observer?"
If nothing else, as an outsider, seeing Lin Jingchu bottling it up for so many years made him uncomfortable. He didn't understand what Lin Jingchu was worried about. Confessing his feelings would be enough, wouldn't it?
Suffering alone here, Jiang Yue Kai wouldn't know.
"I'll talk to her again tonight," Lin Jingchu still wanted to use this method to make Jiang Yue Kai understand. "If she doesn't listen, then we can consider your plan."
Chen Ao was helpless. "I really admire you. If it were me, I definitely wouldn't be able to hold back for so many years."
Lin Jingchu rubbed the coffee cup with his fingers, his gaze drifting into the distance. In fact, he was also reaching his limit.
Jiang Yue Kai's afternoon class ended at 4:30. Lin Jingchu went to wait downstairs at the teaching building at 4. He had messaged Jiang Yue Kai on WeChat earlier, but she hadn't replied. He assumed she was still angry with him about the morning's incident.
Lin Jingchu waited downstairs at the teaching building for over half an hour but didn't see Jiang Yue Kai. She was usually inseparable from Zhou Nian. Today, Zhou Nian came out alone.
Lin Jingchu went up and stopped Zhou Nian. "Where's Yue Kai?"
Zhou Nian's gaze was evasive. It was clear she had done something she felt guilty about. Before she could explain, Lin Jingchu said, "Tell me the truth."
Zhou Nian looked troubled. "But I promised Yue Kai I wouldn't tell."
Lin Jingchu asked, "Did she skip class?"
Zhou Nian: "...How did you know?"
"Where did she go?" Lin Jingchu asked, ignoring her question.
"She went to a bar," Zhou Nian said. "Someone invited her, and she said she was afraid of being late, so she skipped a class."
After saying this, Zhou Nian saw Lin Jingchu's eyes turn frosty. Her usual impression of Lin Jingchu was that he was aloof but good-tempered, at least he wouldn't get angry like this. Seeing him like this, Zhou Nian felt quite intimidated. Jiang Yue Kai actually thought Lin Jingchu looked handsome when he was angry; her taste was too unique...
"Do you know which bar she went to?" Lin Jingchu asked again.
Zhou Nian said, "I think it's the one on Huaihai Street."
"Thank you." Although he was at his breaking point, Lin Jingchu still thanked Zhou Nian before leaving.
Zhou Nian watched Lin Jingchu get into his car, then quickly messaged Jiang Yue Kai to report the situation. γHe's looking for you. He looked really angry, like he could eat someone. Be careful.γ
Jiang Yue Kai, sitting at the bar counter of the bar, saw this message and her eyes curved into a smile. Really angry, could eat someone?
How angry could he be? She was actually a little expectant.
Jiang Yue Kai wasn't very good at drinking. She ordered a glass of fruit wine, sipping it slowly while waiting for Lin Jingchu to come and settle the score.
It took over an hour to drive from Nanjiang University to Huaihai Street. Lin Jingchu encountered traffic jams on the way. By the time he arrived, it was already 6:30 PM. Darkness had fallen, and the bar was starting to get busy.
As soon as he entered, Lin Jingchu encountered several couples flirting. His brow furrowed even deeper. This kind of place...
Lin Jingchu's gaze searched around, finally locking onto a slender figure at the bar.
Jiang Yue Kai had her back to him. A man was sitting next to her. They were chatting about something, and Jiang Yue Kai was laughing so hard her shoulders were shaking.
That trembling reminded Lin Jingchu of certain unspeakable images.
He clenched his fists and walked towards her.
As he got closer, Lin Jingchu snatched the wine glass from Jiang Yue Kai's hand. Jiang Yue Kai, who had been happily chatting with the man beside her, was forced to look at him.
Upon seeing Lin Jingchu, the smile in her eyes immediately vanished, replaced by impatience. "What are you doing here?"
Lin Jingchu looked at the man beside her. He was tall, had a buzz cut, and wore a black jacket. He looked rather ruffian-like. With just one glance, one could tell he wasn't a proper person. Since when did she like this type of guy?
This man had a completely different aura from someone like Gu Jiang, who came from an educated family. Or perhaps, her failed relationship with Gu Jiang had left a scar?
Lin Jingchu shifted his gaze away from the man. He saw the fine-knit sweater Jiang Yue Kai was wearing, his eyes darkening slightly. He grabbed a jacket from the side and put it on her. "Put this on."
"I'm not wearing it. Give me back my drink," Jiang Yue Kai refused to listen to him, showing no fear. She stood tall and confronted him.
At this moment, the man beside them also stood up. He stared at Lin Jingchu, a playful smile on his face. "Who are you to her? Aren't you being a bit too controlling?"
In this situation, the man's words were undoubtedly adding fuel to the fire.
Lin Jingchu looked at him, his gaze sharp enough to kill. Jiang Yue Kai saw this and stepped in front of the man, warning Lin Jingchu, "Try and touch him."
"Jiang Yue Kai." Lin Jingchu called her by her full name. He rarely did this, and Jiang Yue Kai knew that meant he was extremely angry.
It was true, provoking him like this, it would be strange if he wasn't angry.
Jiang Yue Kai didn't respond. The next moment, he grabbed her shoulders and put the jacket on her. Before she could resist, her body suddenly lifted.
Jiang Yue Kai was stunned. It wasn't until she started moving that she realized she had been hoisted up by Lin Jingchu.
Lin Jingchu held her legs with both hands, carrying her over his shoulder. Amidst the crowd of people in the bar, he carried her out.
Lin Jingchu arrived at the parking space, opened the car door, and threw Jiang Yue Kai inside. The jacket she was wearing fell to the side, and the fitted sweater was exposed again.
Thinking of her chatting with that hooligan while dressed like that, Lin Jingchu's eyes grew redder, and a destructive urge surged within him. He suddenly lowered his head and leaned close to her.
The scent of hormones mixed with anger invaded, making Jiang Yue Kai's heart tremble. She instinctively tried to lean back, but he held her shoulders.
Lin Jingchu grabbed the seatbelt and fastened it for her with rough movements. His arm accidentally brushed against her chest, and Jiang Yue Kai's ears immediately felt hot.
Lin Jingchu closed the car door on her side, walked around to the driver's seat, and started the car. His entire face was tense, every detail showcasing his anger, yet Jiang Yue Kai wasn't very scared. She even felt that he looked incredibly sexy when he was angry.
Perhaps this was the confidence of being sure he wouldn't hurt her, so no matter how angry he was, she wouldn't be intimidated.
"Lin Jingchu, were you following me?" Jiang Yue Kai began to question him while waiting for the traffic light.
She expected Lin Jingchu to lecture her as usual, but he was unusually silent today. Even when she asked a question, he didn't look at her.
The light quickly turned green, and he started driving again. They remained silent for the rest of the journey.
After entering the apartment elevator, Lin Jingchu suddenly approached Jiang Yue Kai, pressed her shoulders, and pinned her against the corner of the elevator.
The movement was sudden, and Jiang Yue Kai was stunned for a few seconds, her lips parting slightly in surprise.