vrcanaries Chapter 38 Save the child first
Chapter 38 Save the child first
Yunzhi met Yu Baisu's eyes.
She was looking at me and smiling, her smile as gentle as the spring breeze.
The original novel always says that Yu Baisu likes to help anyone in need without expecting anything in return, and that she is the embodiment of gentleness, which is why Ye Chengyan will never forget her.
Yunzhi suddenly laughed.
As expected of the protagonist of the original book, he is always surrounded by an aura of being loved by everyone and can accomplish anything he wants.
Looking at myself, I'm just trash that can be used and discarded at will.
Yunzhi's sudden laughter startled Yu Baisu.
She pursed her lips slightly, as if she had suffered a great injustice.
"Miss Yun, what did I do wrong? Are you mocking me?"
Yu Baisu held the coat in her hand, her eyes lowered, her long eyelashes covering most of her eyes, making it impossible to discern her emotions.
I know you hate me.
Yunzhi did not take Yu Baisu's coat, but sat quietly on the ground, waiting for Yu Baisu to continue.
Yunzhi's reaction seemed to be unexpected by Yu Baisu, but she continued speaking.
“Chengyan is a fragile person. He can’t live without me. He hopes I can always stay by his side. Yunzhi, I think you can understand me. Besides, I never thought of ruining your relationship.”
She portrayed herself as completely innocent.
“I can also become Chengyan’s friend, if he is willing.”
Yu Baisu seems to be implying that everything she is doing now is not her choice, but something she is forced to accept.
Yunzhi regained some strength and staggered to her feet.
She looked at Yu Baisu standing in front of her and a smile played on her lips.
Are you showing off to me?
Unfortunately, her heart was now completely calm and she felt nothing at all.
"Yu Baisu, this doesn't affect me."
Yu Baisu did not see the reaction Yunzhi had expected, which made her feel resentful. She gritted her teeth and, seeing that Yunzhi was about to pass her by, finally couldn't help but speak up.
"Yunzhi, you should be able to see clearly that Chengyan doesn't like you at all. Why are you wasting your time on someone who doesn't love you?"
Yunzhi stopped in her tracks.
"Yu Baisu, do you know why Ye Chengyan hasn't divorced me?"
Yu Baisu's expression was somewhat stiff.
She didn't want to know the answer.
But Yunzhi's voice still reached her ears.
"Because I have a close and inseparable relationship with him due to our shared interests."
Yunzhi's smile grew even brighter.
Ye Chengyan's company owes half its success to his own efforts, and he has consistently cultivated an image as a good husband and father.
How dare he peel back layer after layer of glamorous skin to reveal his dirty true nature?
"The most elusive thing in this world is love."
She used to be so foolish as to think that a sincere heart could move people and bring about a good ending.
Yu Baisu clenched her fist: "Perhaps you don't understand."
She must be jealous of me to say those things.
Yunzhi nodded perfunctorily.
"Yes, I don't understand, so only what I can hold in my hand is the most useful."
After saying that, she turned and left for the rooftop.
I don't know what the child's condition is now.
Watching Yunzhi's departing figure, Yu Baisu clenched her fists in resentment, causing large wrinkles to form on the hem of her clothes.
"Yunzhi, you just wait and see how long you can keep up your smugness!"
……
As soon as Yunzhi stepped onto the rooftop, she heard a commotion.
"Don't come any closer! Stand still!"
A middle-aged man was standing on the edge of the rooftop. He had a sallow complexion, looked haggard, had a messy beard, and his clothes were faded from washing.
He held Ye Ze hostage, a scalpel pressed against Ye Ze's neck, a truly horrifying sight.
"Dad..." Ye Ze cried very sadly.
Ye Chengyan stood not far away, staring angrily at the man.
"Let go of my child!"
The man coughed twice, looked at Ye Chengyan, and said in a broken voice, "Why? I've worked diligently at the company for over ten years, and you want to lay me off! What did I do wrong?!"
By this time, Ye Chengyan already knew the whole story.
This bothered him immensely.
What he hates most are these long-time employees in the company who claim to have been there for over ten years.
What good can a rusty screw do?
"You'd better think carefully about what you're doing."
Ye Chengyan's aura was powerful, and his words truly intimidated the man, making him somewhat fearful.
Ye Ze in his arms began to struggle again, crying loudly.
"Dad! Help me! Dad!"
Seeing this, the bodyguards around him were about to step forward again, but the man raised his scalpel and shouted loudly.
"I told you not to come any closer, didn't you hear me?!"
He clenched his teeth, his emaciated body making him look like a skeleton, which was quite frightening.
"Please, please don't fire me! I've given so much to the company, my whole life's work. If you fire me, how will I support my family!"
He had dark circles under his eyes, and his voice choked as he spoke.
"My child is sick and urgently needs medical expenses. I can't lose my job at this time, please."
Yunzhi felt heartbroken listening to the man's pleading voice and couldn't help but think about how to persuade him to calm down.
Because she could tell that the man didn't really want to hurt anyone.
Just as Yunzhi was about to speak, Ye Chengyan reprimanded her from the side.
"Are you threatening me? Do you believe I'll make you pay a terrible price!"
Yunzhi clenched her teeth.
Ye Chengyan has always been arrogant and haughty, so how could he possibly bow down to others?
So he had no idea what to say to someone who was being hysterical.
As expected, Ye Chengyan's words provoked the man, whose mental state was already unstable.
"What price do you want me to pay? Your son is still in my hands. Don't you want to save him? If you dare touch me, I'll make sure your son dies with me!"
"How dare you!" Ye Chengyan was furious; he had never been threatened before.
Finally, Yunzhi could no longer tolerate it.
"Ye Chengyan! Shut up!"
Ye Chengyan looked bewildered.
"Yunzhi, are you crazy? What are you saying?"
Yunzhi was too lazy to explain to Ye Chengyan, so she just looked at the man in front of her and said softly.
"Sir, please calm down. Let's talk this out."
"Who are you?" the man asked, sizing up Yunzhi.
"I am the mother of the child in your arms."
"Then you're all in cahoots!"
Yunzhi quickly shook her head and tried to comfort her.
"Calm down first. I think we can talk this over and resolve it. Let's put the child aside for now."