Chapter 24: You dare to slap me?

  Time flew by, until the ground was littered with cigarette butts and the pack was empty. Chu Jingyan rubbed his nose, turned around and went back to the car.

  I didn't know how to get up, so I didn't get up. Chu Jingyan only admitted today that he was actually a coward, but the smile on his face was the most genuine. What made Chu Jingyan happy was that what he had been worried about all along hadn't happened. From long ago until now, no matter how much suffering he endured or how wronged he felt, he never resented anyone.

  Chu Jing said he was not afraid of being a person who did all kinds of evil, but he was afraid of being a sinister and petty person.

  Having given care and attention that wasn't even needed, now that things have come to this point, if Chu Jingyan still harbors resentment in her heart, then what kind of person has she become? That's truly a terrifying thought.

  It doesn't seem like that now, so Chu Jingyan is very happy.

  This way he can go face many people, in a better state to do some things, no longer having the feeling of being haunted is actually good, but then why not dare to meet that family again, that's another issue.

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  The elegant girl who had just finished her evening self-study rubbed her slightly sore neck, took off her glasses from the bridge of her nose, and began to pack up her schoolbag. She then glanced out the window, not knowing when it had started raining, with fine rain threads falling down, looking like summer was really coming soon.

  Sometimes, Gao Yala's mood can become very good due to a small matter. Just like now, she likes summer and enjoys sitting in the courtyard of her home, spreading out a tablecloth, reading a favorite book, listening to cicadas, and using a spoon to scoop up delicious watermelon. This is Gao Yala's most beloved life.

  Many times life is like this, when you're in a good mood, a lump of rat shit will suddenly fall from the sky.

  The mouse walked over and smiled: "Yara, would you like me to take you home?"

  Gao Yala lifted her head, glanced at Jin Xinyu, and continued to put away the books on the table. Her nonchalant expression made a hint of anger flash across Jin Xinyu's face, which immediately disappeared without a trace. A look of regret that was unpleasant to behold appeared on his immature face.

  "Yara, I know what happened on my last birthday was my fault, you also know that when people drink too much they do things out of character, it really wasn't my intention, I hope you can forgive me and give me another chance, can you?"

  Gao Yala has packed her school bag and is ready to head out.

  Jin Xinyu grabbed Gao Ya's arm in a hurry.

  Gao Yala turned her head back, her brown eyes filled with disdain and indifference: "Let go."

  Jin Xinyu loosened his grip and said, "Yara, give me another chance."

  "Are you really mentally ill or can't you understand what I'm saying?" Gao Ya pulled her backpack tight and said, "Jin Xinyu, it's because you're Zhimeng's friend that I'm being polite to you. Last time was also because I thought you'd already been punished enough that I didn't tell Dad. If you keep this up, I'll go tattle to Dad."

  "I hate it this way, but don't push me."

  For the first time, Yara was able to say so much, and Jin Xinyu was a little surprised, adjusting his emotions and saying: "Yara, there are many misunderstandings between us. Actually, I'm a very good person."

  Jin Xinyu naturally knew who Gao Yalai's father was, and he also knew what the loving and anxious President Gao would do if he found out about his previous boastful words. So Jin Xinyu felt a bit uneasy, which is why he spoke in such a low and humble tone now.

  "What's it to me?" was Galahad's laconic reply.

  Jin Xinyu was taken aback and said after a pause: "I think I have the qualifications to pursue you."

  Gao Yala sighed and said: "I have someone I like."

  Jin Xinyu smiled and said: "Yala, you don't have to lie to me, you actually don't have a boyfriend."

  Gao Ya looked at Jin Xinyu with a silly expression and said: "Who told you that just because I have someone I like, it means I must have a boyfriend?"

  Jin Xinyu's face showed a mysterious expression and he asked: "Unrequited love?"

  "I suppose."

  "How is it possible?"

  "How is it impossible?"

  Jin Xinyu stood there in a daze as Gao Ya turned around and walked away.

  As she walked out of the college gate, Ga Ya ran to the bus station and thought about whether to call Gao Xingyang's driver to pick her up. A car light shone on her body, and a black sedan stopped beside her.

  The car window opened, and Gao Ya looked at him with a puzzled expression. After being surprised, a smile appeared on his face.

  "How did you end up here?" Ga Ya asked with a surprised tone, bending her waist slightly.

  "Get in the car first, it's raining heavily." Chu Jingyan opened the door and waited for Gao Ya to get in before continuing, "I was handling some things outside and preparing to head home. I didn't think it was you at first, looks like my eyesight is still good."

  Chu Jingyan handed over a few tissues to Gao Yala, who took them and wiped her wet hair and cheeks. Chu Jingyan asked, "Just finished class?"

  Gao Ya nodded and said: "Yes, I was just about to call Dad's driver."

  "See you home?"

  I haven't eaten yet.

  The car slowly drove away, followed by a sports car. Jin Xinyu held the steering wheel with one hand and made a call: "Hello, get someone over here now. Once everyone is here, I'll tell you where we are. Don't tell my dad, got it?"

  Throwing his phone aside, Jin Xinyu's face was filled with rage: "Damn it, I thought it was some other bastard, Chu Jingyan? If you hadn't resigned so quickly, I would have ruined you already. Today is perfect, let's settle old and new accounts together."

  Gao Yala's store has a very youthful atmosphere, Chu Jingyan sat in a rocking chair, somewhat unable to adapt.

  "Why aren't you wearing a suit today?" Gao Ya looked at Chu Jingyan's outfit and smiled, "This casual attire suits you unexpectedly well."

  Chu Jing spoke in a low tone, looking down at his own clothes. To be honest, the few sets of clothes that Xiao Feipu and Jintaiyan had picked out for him were all to his liking. The slim-fit knitwear was indeed more comfortable than a suit when worn on the body.

  "It's impossible to always wear a suit." Chu Jingyan smiled and took a sip of juice.

  Gao Yala smiled with her eyes narrowed and asked: "Have you started your new job?"

  Chu Jing nodded slightly.

  "Very tiring?"

  "It's not exactly easy."

  Gao Yala licked her lips, and many times she couldn't face her emotions as calmly as she had told Li Yunxi. There was no girl in the world who could be so relaxed and natural when dining with a man she admired. Gao Yala thought she had done quite well.

  "This is a store where I and my friends often come, sometimes many artists also come, it's very popular."

  Chu Jingyan looked around and saw that most of the couples were facing each other, with happy smiles on their faces. He turned back to her and smiled, "Don't laugh at me, but I've actually never been to a place like this before."

  Gao Yala looked at Chu Jingyan and said: "If you like it, I can bring you here often in the future."

  Chu Jing was taken aback for a moment before smiling and saying, "Alright."

  The door of the restaurant was pushed open and a group of people rushed in. The leader took out a check from his pocket and placed it on the counter, then looked around and pointed at Chu Jingyan, saying: "Women are not allowed to touch, grab that man."

  The atmosphere was very wrong, and the rest of the guests gradually began to get up and pay their bills. The braver ones remained seated, ready to watch the show.

  The waiter hid behind the counter and didn't dare move.

  Chu Jing looked around and thought, "Which poor devil was eating when the enemy found him?" He followed the direction of the man's finger with excitement, then looked stunned and asked, "Are you pointing at me?"

  The man sneered: "Nonsense, who else could it be?"

  "Why?" Chu Jingyan asked, his tone full of sorrow and resentment.

  The man cursed: "What's the reason, you are just you." As soon as the words fell, his subordinates behind him had already started to drag Chu Jingyan and Gao Yala away.

  Gao Yala looked at Chu Jingyan with some confusion, and Chu Jingyan also looked back at Gao Yala with equal bewilderment.

  Haven't you been going to work at 9am and coming home at 5pm recently? When did you get a new family?

  With a wave of his hand, Chu Jingyan sat back in his original seat. The thugs who had originally stepped forward stopped in their tracks and waited for a long time, only to find that nothing had happened. Anger appeared on their faces after being toyed with.

  At least four people had been following Chu Jingyan all day, but now not a single one was in sight. Chu Jingyan looked out the window and suddenly felt like he was being trampled by ten thousand galloping horses. That group of old rascals were actually standing under the awning smoking and chatting, occasionally glancing into the store with eyes full of schadenfreude.

  Chu Jingyan stood up, feeling a sense of sorrow and indignation in his heart. At the same time, he looked at this group of thugs with eyes full of resentment, letting them make him lose face like this, they had already achieved their goal.

  Gao Yala grabbed Chu Jingyan's hand in a hurry and shouted: "Don't go!"

  Is the hen protecting her chicks? Seeing the elegant and refined girl standing in front of her, only reaching up to her chin, Chu Jingyan thought that this hen was also too small and too pretty.

  Someone rushed up, and Ga Ya was so frightened that she closed her eyes.

  After a long time, without any movement, Gao Yala slowly opened her eyes. The person who rushed up was lying on the ground wailing. Chu Jingyan shook his fist and said to Gao Yala: "You step aside first."

  A group of people had already surrounded Chu Jingyan.

  Benches flew sideways, fists pounded wildly.

  "Ah, you dare to hit me in the face?" Chu Jingyan touched the wound on the corner of his mouth, grabbed the man's collar and threw him to the ground, stepped on his chest with one foot, lifted his foot again, and kicked him heavily once more.

  "Do you know that I'm even afraid to wash my face with force every morning? Do you know that the part of my body I'm most satisfied with is my lips? Don't you dare hit me on the lips again, damn it!"

  After finishing speaking, another kick was given.

  Outside the restaurant, four middle-aged men with shaved heads and black clothes looked at the unusually lively situation inside. One of them threw away his cigarette butt, puffed out smoke and said: "I didn't think this kid could take a beating."

  "Are you going in?" another person asked.

  "What's the hurry, let's wait a bit longer." Another person lit up another cigarette and said, "Let's see how long he can hold on."

  A cigarette was soon burned out, and another group of people rushed into the restaurant. The leading strong man said, "Alright, let's go. Bullying the minority is not like this."

  When those four bald men joined the melee, Chu Jingyan had already managed to retreat unscathed.

  Chu Jingyan stood by, slightly panting, looking at the four men standing firmly in the center of the crowd, and as soon as they made a move, someone would fall to the ground. This was why Chen Shuo handed this group over to Chu Jingyan.

  The noisy restaurant finally returned to calmness, looking at the messy and groaning people, Chu Jingyan walked down, saying to the four old overseas Chinese beside him: "Hard work, everyone."

  The man in charge waved his hand and said, "It's impossible for someone to come looking for trouble with you for no reason. I'll take the leader back to ask him some questions, you can do as you please."

  Chu Jing nodded slightly.

  The four of them dragged the leader out of the restaurant. Chu Jingyan walked up to Gao Yala and waved his hand: "Scared?"

  Gaoyala said: "A little."

  "I'm also quite perplexed." Chu Jingyan picked up his coat and said, "Let's go, I'll send you back first, I also need to figure some things out."