Chapter 4

Indeed, Ye Meng never expected that she would witness the entire process of Li Jingyu and Jiang Luzhi's breakup. Although Fang Ya'en mentioned that Li Jingyu had already become an ex-boyfriend, it seems that Li Jingyu had unilaterally announced this to the old lady. From Jiang Luzhi's tone, it was clear that she had only contacted Li Jingyu for the first time today

This roar instantly attracted the attention of all the musical talents on the sofa!

His eyes resembled a clean black glass ball, clear and bright. When simply gazing at them in their pristine state, there was a hint of despondency in his brow bone and the corners of his eyes. Leaning against something, he was too lazy to move even a little, and with a very displeased tone, he said, "Who are you calling little brother?"

In the hazy night, Ye Meng clearly saw the shadow of a slender hand, with the index finger slightly beckoning her.

At that time, Cheng Kairan was just a small thug who only knew how to hit people on the head with a slipper. Who would have thought he would achieve what he has today? Ye Meng did not foresee this, so during the period when Fang Ya'en dropped out of school to work in Shenzhen, Ye Meng was determined to study hard, as there was no one to look after him, and the only option was to focus on his studies

The hall was exceptionally bright, with white spotlights shining from the corners. In the center of the dance floor were four long sofas, all packed with people, young individuals involved in music, each with distinct styles, some standing, some sitting, comprising both males and females, with various hair lengths and styles, including rock braids, and hair in red, yellow, green, blue, and white, dressed in attention-grabbing outfits. The only exception was Li Jinyu, a man dressed neatly in all black, blending into the crowd; if one did not pay attention to his appearance and demeanor, he would undoubtedly be the easiest to overlook.

Ye Meng pressed her heartbeat and nonchalantly closed the bathroom door. The booming music was kept outside, leaving only the rhythmic beat echoing in her ears, making everything much quieter, even her breathing became clear. After calming down for a while, she took out her phone and called Fang Ya'en.

"Mengmeng," Fang Ya'en said seriously, "you need to leave there right now, and make sure he doesn't see you."

Ye Meng found it quite remarkable that no matter how many chaotic people Li Jingyu was surrounded by, he always appeared to be the cleanest and most refreshing one, truly standing out from the crowd. Even if he did not speak, as long as he smiled, he was impossible to overlook

Two individuals stand at the entrance of the bar, with a crowd of people behind them peering in and whispering to one another

Ye Meng did not bother to apologize; without saying a word, he turned and ran back to the restroom

Li Jinyu leaned lazily against the wall by the window, looking quite relaxed. "Can you swim?" he pointed to the dirty little river below, which was littered with plastic bags and some unknown decaying matter.

Jiang Luzhi seemed very hurried when she made the call, "I just saw your WeChat message. I’m sorry, Jin Yu, I have gotten back together with my ex-boyfriend"

She slowly walked over and pushed the window open

The bar suddenly became more crowded, as it seemed that two bands had arrived, sitting on the sofa, drinking and chatting.

A lyrical piece of music has changed outside, quietly flowing in the hall

Jiang Luzhi said: "I will explain the details when I return, but I truly cannot let go of him; I have already registered our marriage. I owe you an apology, and when I come back, I will personally visit Grandma to express my regrets"

"Why doesn't he come directly to my house to confront me?" Ye Meng said

Ye Meng immediately said, "No need, I am here to..."

I just want to take a look! If not, I will leave immediately

He did not know when he changed into a black shirt, probably one from Taobao for 99 yuan with free shipping, but somehow it looked quite high-quality on him. The sleeves were casually rolled up to his forearms, and from a distance, one could see his ear studs glinting in the light. One slender, fair arm rested on the back of the sofa, as he chatted with someone while absentmindedly swinging his phone in circles. He hardly resembled a street performer; rather, he looked like a wealthy young man who wandered through flower gardens without a care.

"How could Li Jinyu associate with him? Kai Kai is no longer just an ordinary thug," Fang Ya'en said. "He has now made a name for himself; he is in charge of the old city area. What exactly happened is hard to explain over the phone, but in short, the relationship is very complicated. But you also know that after I got married, my husband doesn't allow me to associate with them, so now when we meet, it's just a nod of acknowledgment.

After the call ended, Li Jinyu locked his phone, glanced coldly at Ye Meng, and said, "Are you satisfied? Don't bother me again." He then walked inside

A multitude of people never anticipated

Ye Meng murmured, "He is with Li Jingyu."

He is actually no different from others, with a large black guitar bag placed at his feet. He is even somewhat lazy, leaning back on the sofa, his legs spread wide apart, every inch of his figure perfectly proportioned, without a hint of excess or stickiness. Moreover, this sitting posture, which can cause some boys to have unflattering curves, does not apply to him. In fact, due to his intolerant demeanor, Ye Meng does not dare to pay any attention to that.

Ye Meng stared for a while and decided to have a Long Island Iced Tea before settling the bill and leaving. Unexpectedly, just as she bit down on the straw, a male waiter approached her enthusiastically and asked, "Miss, would you like to request a song? Is there a band you like tonight?"

Fang Ya'en sighed: "A few years ago, he was always watching your ancestral house at Nantang Temple. Later, your grandmother reported it to the police, and he finally calmed down. He is no longer just an ordinary thug; he understands the rules of the underworld. Even if he hates you, he won't trouble your family. But he has long made it clear that you must pay a price for this matter. He is a stubborn person, and I blame myself. If I had known about this when I returned, I would have resolved the issue between you two, and it wouldn't have become so troublesome. Who would have thought that over the years, he has faced disdain in the town, and after finally making a name for himself, his personality has become increasingly extreme. Listen to me on this: you should avoid him for now. Once I am discharged from the hospital, I will help you find someone to settle this. Otherwise, with his current temperament, he probably won't let you off easily.

"What band?" Ye Meng asked vaguely, with a drink in hand.

Cheng Kairan now resembles a pressure cooker on the verge of explosion: "I just want to take a look, I want to see if it's my friend!"

Xiao Huang immediately showed a look of disgust and cautiously shrank into Li Jinyu's embrace

The bar music suddenly blared, resonating in the ears and conveniently drowning out the server's greeting

Initially, the relationship among the three of them was quite good. Cheng Kairan was three years younger than Ye Meng and was still Fang Ya'en's subordinate at that time

She is a fan of Xiao Yu Ge and came to find him. The waiter who had just taken her order kindly explained this and, with great consideration, called out to the man sitting among the crowd, who was not a young master but resembled one, saying, "Xiao Yu Ge! Your fan."

The wind howled around the bar, and the cold air surged in through the windows, causing the partition door to buzz. Ye Meng's back was damp with sweat, pressed against the door panel, and he dared not breathe a word, fearing that Cheng Kairan would catch a whiff and rush in.

The group of people on the sofa did not know what had been poked, but upon hearing that they were fans of Li Jinyu, they became extremely excited, saying, "Come on, Jinyu, go over and buy the little sister a drink."

The waiter reached out to call again, but Ye Meng hurriedly interrupted, "Where is the restroom? I would like to go to the washroom first"

However, Cheng Kairan continued to recklessly fight, cause trouble, chase girls, and steal other people's girlfriends. As a result, Ye Meng was innocently implicated several times. During that time, a group of local delinquents came to the school looking for Ye Meng, which caused her elderly grandmother to be called to the school daily to face the teachers' reprimands. Ye Meng then severed all ties with him and no longer wished to associate with him. Even when she encountered him on the street being beaten and he sought her help, she pretended not to see anything. At that time, she was wholeheartedly focused on passing her exams and did not want to live such a carefree and unruly life anymore. Who would have thought that during that incident, Cheng Kairan was beaten nearly to death, and it was said that his face was disfigured.

Ye Meng: "Can you swim a bit for me to see?"

"Go straight to the end, there are signboards," the waiter pointed towards the passage on the side of the dance floor, "that little brother?"

What is going on? Are they fans?

Fang Ya'en had just woken up, unable to distinguish between morning and evening, her voice hazy and sticky, still carrying a hint of impatience from being roused from sleep: "Miss, what is the matter with you again?"

However, it was unfortunate that Cheng Kairan got out of the car and hurriedly walked towards the restroom, clearly having seen Ye Meng.

Dada

Cheng Kairan's voice had reached the peak of impatience, and Ye Meng seemed to see countless arrowheads with flames shooting towards her

......What!! Xiao Yu has cheated?!

Ye Meng is now in a dilemma, should she return to Beijing? She truly does not want to follow Gou Kai like a dog any longer. Staying in the town? Cheng Kairan is likely to ruin her. Fortunately, heaven has opened its eyes; the women's restroom is just across a river from the bar's parking lot. She sees Cheng Kairan striding towards a black Mercedes. It is only after Cheng Kairan's car brightly drives out of the parking lot that Ye Meng exits the restroom

The sound of a drop.

What is Cheng Kairan doing now

Li Jinyu did not care whether she was using it or not, with one hand indifferently tucked into his pocket, he directly connected the call and turned on the speakerphone without even glancing at her, coldly saying to the person on the other end of the line: "What is it?"

However, before the call, Li Jinyu shamelessly asked Ye Meng, "Do you want to hear how I broke up with my girlfriend?"

I will find him myself later." Ye Meng said this and then hurriedly got up and left

Ningsui County Town is not large, with an ancient canal running across in a northwestern direction. The western part of the town is the new district, characterized by towering buildings and widened roads. The northern part is the old district, featuring the Water Cave City Gate and low gray-white buildings. Ye Meng was most familiar with this area, where there was a street lined with internet cafes, game halls, KTVs, and hotels. During the first three years of high school, weekends were spent here, playing games and surfing the internet, or sitting at the bridge with Fang Ya'en, watching others fight while their flip-flops flew in all directions.

"Wait a moment." Ye Meng had just called out when a blinding car light suddenly flashed by. She squinted her eyes and saw a Mercedes slowly driving into the small road outside the bar. She initially paid no attention, as there were too many Mercedes cars in this town. However, out of instinct, she subconsciously glanced at the license plate. If she remembered correctly, it should be the one belonging to Cheng Kairan.

Ye Meng wanted to say, forget it

Fang Ya'en's mind instantly jolted at the mention of this name; had it not been for her foot being in a steel brace, she would have nearly bounced out of bed. "Did you run into him?"

Li Jinyu: "Very well, consider it my unsolicited remark"

little sister

At that moment, Li Jinyu's phone rang. It was Jiang Luzhi

The word "good" sounds inexplicably obedient

Someone gently tapped on the window

Ye Meng: "Do you have any other methods?"

Li Jingyu said nonchalantly, "Congratulations."

Ye Meng was acutely aware of the consequences of being caught by Cheng Kairan tonight. With Fang Ya'en absent, Cheng Kairan would undoubtedly kill her. Her heart raced, and the buzzing in her ears made it nearly impossible to hear what the people outside were saying.

A familiar female voice came through the phone, and Ye Meng felt quite sentimental. She did not expect fate to be so wondrous

Ye Meng clearly felt her entire body tense with a pulse that seemed ready to explode. She steeled her heart and decided to go out and talk to him

Ye Meng, feeling quite displeased, hurried over in three steps, pulling a long face, and said to Li Jinyu: "Come out for a moment, brother"

The waiter stubbornly engaged with Cheng Kairan, saying, "This is not appropriate, not appropriate, this is the ladies' restroom, truly not appropriate"

Li Jinyu leaned against the wall, unsure of where he had pulled out a pair of black gloves, and began to put them on slowly: "Go on, call me 'brother' and let me hear it. Because I really dislike it when others call me 'younger brother' in front of my friends"

It seems to be forcing Brother Jin Yu to break up

Ye Meng immediately felt a chill in his heart: "Is that scar on his face left from that incident?"

"Alright, Li Jinyu, come out with me for a moment, I have something to say to you"

Li Jinyu: "Alright, is there anything else?"

Ye Meng felt that the expression on her face could completely replace the colorful disco ball above the dance floor and serve its purpose

Yes, he used to be a rather good-looking child, with a few scars. You should listen to me and come back first, don't let him see you. He knows you returned from Beijing and was asking around for news about you a few days ago

Li Jinyu clearly did not hear, still squatting on the ground with his large guitar, playing with the dog. The next moment, another person staggered in at the door, with two very obvious scars on his face, making his handsome features appear somewhat sinister. It seemed that he was with Li Jinyu, and the two of them were talking about something. As they chatted, this person occasionally kicked the small yellow dog on the ground and called it a wild dog.

Li Jinyu seemed to be interrupted, turning his head to look in her direction, "I don't know you, you've got the wrong person."

Ye Meng was suddenly taken aback; how did he end up here

"No, I apologize. It has been chaotic these past few days, and I did not inform you in a timely manner." Jiang Luzhi sounded extremely apologetic