Song Jiaqian heard Ye Xiao's words and saw that Du Yan's complexion was rather off, from which she could infer that what Ye Xiao had said was almost entirely true.

Song Jiaqian looked at Du Yan, her expression turning ugly.

Before, even though Du Yan's pestering was annoying, Song Jiaqian had put up with it. After all, it used to be cordial. But now, to be lied to right in front of her face, and the person being deceived was Song Jiaqian herself—that was something she couldn't accept, especially since she had exposed the deception herself.

Seeing Song Jiaqian's displeased look, Du Yan felt a surge of anxiety and immediately looked up at Ye Xiao. Now, in Du Yan's eyes, everything was Ye Xiao's fault. If it weren't for Ye Xiao, he could have maintained a good image in front of Song Jiaqian. But was his long-maintained image gone just like that?

Du Yan glared at Ye Xiao with a cold face and snapped furiously, "Ye Xiao, you did this on purpose."

Ye Xiao, always one to infuriate others without compensating them, wasn't the least bit angry upon hearing Du Yan's accusation. Instead, he chuckled and said, "You're too smart. I was just giving you a taste of your own medicine."

"Fuck you." Du Yan wasn't far from Ye Xiao, so when he heard Ye Xiao's words, his pride took a hit, and he immediately lunged at Ye Xiao with a swift step, throwing a vicious punch.

The punch came suddenly and without any warning, startling everyone around. No one had expected that Du Yan, impeccably dressed in his suit, would suddenly resort to violence.

In terms of stature, Du Yan was definitely more robust than Ye Xiao. Although you couldn't say that Ye Xiao could be blown away by a gust of wind, he was at least very lean. Thus, when Du Yan struck, nearly everyone thought Ye Xiao was in trouble.

But just when everyone was convinced that Ye Xiao was doomed, suddenly, with a slight shift of his body, Ye Xiao dodged Du Yan's punch that nearly grazed his hair. Du Yan hadn't expected Ye Xiao to react so quickly at such a short distance and avoid his attack.

However, at that moment, Du Yan suddenly felt his clothes being grabbed. Looking down, he saw Ye Xiao's hand clutching his suit.

What—

Before Du Yan could react, he saw Ye Xiao give a sharp tug, and like a ball, Du Yan whooshed through the air, slamming into the wall, which showed faint signs of cracking. Du Yan then fell to the ground, writhing in pain, clearly unable to withstand the violent blow.

Ye Xiao looked down at Du Yan, who was sprawled on the ground, and chuckled mirthlessly, saying, "Oh dear, turns out you can't fight? If you're soft like jelly, why be slap-happy?"

Ye Xiao's words shocked those present, but then they quickly understood. Wang Hui reacted wildly, rushing to Du Yan's side, shouting at Ye Xiao, "What are you doing? Do you realize you could kill someone like this? Doctor Du, Doctor Du, are you okay? Please, Doctor Du, you can't be hurt."

Song Jiaqian looked at Ye Xiao, who just shrugged and chuckled mischievously, asking, "You're not mad at me, right?"

Song Jiaqian looked at Ye Xiao's somewhat playful expression and shook her head gently. She knew the reason behind Du Yan's current state—it was entirely self-inflicted.

As if nothing had happened, Ye Xiao turned to Song Jiaqian with a smile and asked, "Hungry?"

Song Jiaqian replied, "Not really."

"If you're not too hungry, accompany me first to see Qin Yulu's father. Since we're here, it'd be impolite not to visit," Ye Xiao said, smiling.

Song Jiaqian nodded, saying, "Okay, let's go see him later with Qin Yulu. By the way, where did you meet such a beauty?"

"That's my little secret," Ye Xiao chuckled nonchalantly.

Ye Xiao and Song Jiaqian chatted and laughed as if they didn't see Du Yan lying there in disarray or Wang Hui's fierce expression.

"Wang Hui," Song Jiaqian said when she saw that Wang Hui was upset that Song Jiaqian was leaving without even coming to check on Du Yan.

Song Jiaqian hesitated before saying, "The person who should be taking care of Doctor Du is you."

After speaking, Song Jiaqian left with Ye Xiao.

Wang Hui's previously fierce face softened at Song Jiaqian's words.

She had known all along that she liked Doctor Du? Wang Hui watched Song Jiaqian walk away in surprise.

"Should we call the police?" some bystanders muttered hesitantly!

But Ye Xiao wouldn't care about such things—he knew the extent of his actions. He could predict at the moment he made his move whether it would be fatal or not!

Not long after Song Jiaqian and Ye Xiao left together, they arrived in front of a hospital room!

It was a private room, which Qin Yulu's family definitely couldn't afford. Thus, the bill had been covered by Song Jiaqian. Of course, when Song Jiaqian and Ye Xiao went to visit Qin Yulu's parents, Song Jiaqian informed Ye Xiao of this, and he readily agreed to pay the expenses.

At this moment, inside a hospital room!

"Lu Lu, I just want to know what exactly happened. I don't believe those market administrators came specifically for me. I'm just an ordinary citizen; it's not worth their while to make a big fuss!" Qin Erzhu knew his own standing and hence didn't believe for a second that the market administrators would go to such lengths just to shut down his business.

To put it bluntly, he even felt that he wasn't worthy of such attention.

Qin Yulu kept her head lowered. She wasn't a fool, and even by counting on her fingers, she could guess that it was Zhang Zihao who had orchestrated the whole thing!

Ye Xiao had humiliated Zhang Zihao yesterday, and Zhang Zihao's anger hadn't subsided yet. He must have been seeking revenge on her, as everything that happened was because of her involvement. Otherwise, Ye Xiao wouldn't have had any interaction with Zhang Zihao, and none of what followed would have occurred!

Qin Yulu listened to her father but didn't dare to speak out. Being in a romantic relationship at an early age was something unacceptable in her family, although it could be said she had not been in one; at most, it was a secret crush!

"Dad, I'm sorry, it's all my fault!" Tears began to fall from Qin Yulu's eyes.

Qin Yulu wasn't Qin Erzhu's biological daughter, but in their eyes, she was just like their own flesh and blood, and they had always treated her as such!

"Lu Lu, just tell mom and dad," Madam Qin sighed and said to Qin Yulu.

Qin Yulu, with her head still down, didn't dare to say a word.

At that moment, there was a knock on the door!

Qin Yulu immediately stood up, wiped away her tears, and hurried to open the door.

When she opened the door, she was slightly surprised to find Ye Xiao and Song Jiaqian standing there.

"It's you?" Qin Yulu's eyes were red as she looked at Ye Xiao for a whole three seconds before turning to Song Jiaqian and saying, "Nurse Song, you came too!"

Song Jiaqian smiled at Qin Yulu and asked, "What happened? Is Uncle Qin not feeling well?"

While inviting Ye Xiao and Song Jiaqian into the room, Qin Yulu replied to Song Jiaqian, "No."

As Ye Xiao and Song Jiaqian entered the room, Qin Erzhu and his wife recognized Ye Xiao at a glance. Qin Erzhu immediately sat up and said, "Benefactor, I really want to thank you for today!"

Qin Erzhu's wife also felt immense gratitude toward Ye Xiao.

Ye Xiao quickly responded, "Uncle and Auntie, you're being too polite. I'm just an ignorant kid, but I just can't stand bullies who abuse their power."

"That's right," Qin Erzhu sighed and said self-deprecatingly, "But there's nothing we can do about it, is there? After all, we are just powerless common folk. Oh, by the way, you didn't get into any trouble over today's incident, did you?"

Ye Xiao answered, "Uncle, you're worrying too much. After you left, the police arrived. Our Minghai City police are very competent. As soon as I explained the situation, they arrested the market administrators and even commended me. Moreover, they promised that if you continue to set up your stall there, nobody will bother you again!"

Upon hearing Ye Xiao's words, Qin Erzhu could hardly believe it. The market administrators were the bane of existence for small vendors like himself. He knew occupying roadside space for a breakfast stall was against the rules, but it was a necessity for their livelihood. Could it really be that the market administrators would stop harassing them?

"Is... is this true? They really won't come anymore?" Qin Erzhu couldn't believe it.

Ye Xiao assured him, "They really won't come again."

At those words, Qin Erzhu was so moved he teared up, managing to say, "I can't thank you enough, young man. Our Qin family will never forget your kindness. Lu Lu, quickly say thanks to, ah, what's your name, young man?"

"His name is Ye Xiao!" Qin Yulu blurted out.

Qin Erzhu was baffled to hear his daughter say the name, clearly puzzled that his daughter knew Ye Xiao.

"Lu Lu, you know him?" Qin Erzhu asked in confusion.

Hearing this, Qin Yulu realized she had slipped up and suddenly didn't know what to say.

Ye Xiao, seeing Qin Yulu at a loss for words, quickly explained.

"Uncle, a friend of mine goes to the Third Academy. I've met Lu Lu before; strictly speaking, we're friends of friends."

Listening to Ye Xiao, Qin Erzhu somewhat understood the connection but didn't quite grasp the details. Nevertheless, the fact that Ye Xiao was their family's benefactor was undeniable. Qin Erzhu had an endless stream of thanks for Ye Xiao.

After staying in the room for more than ten minutes, Qin Yulu mentioned that her parents had already eaten. Ye Xiao and Song Jiaqian said they were going out to grab some food and invited Qin Yulu to join them. Considering Ye Xiao seemed like a good person and that she wouldn't be alone, Qin Erzhu allowed Qin Yulu to go with them.

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