Chapter 202

Chapter 202

As soon as Yu Cheng entered the room, he immediately confused everyone inside with his questions.

"Couple? Looking for someone? Brother Yu, where did you make friends this time?" One of the men sitting in the corner casually retorted.

"Stop being sarcastic. I'm serious. A very important friend asked me to help him, and I need to figure this out. If any of you hear or see a strange couple looking for someone around our compound in the next few days, let me know. It's really important."

Yu Cheng didn't feel like joking around with his friends; this was serious business that could affect Wang Qinghe's attitude towards him.

That was his best source of income.

Seeing how serious Yu Cheng was, the others who had been joking around started thinking seriously too.

One of the girls wearing a blue coat spoke up immediately: "Brother Yu, this morning I saw a couple holding a sketch and asking people if they recognized anyone. I thought, what era is this? They should at least have a photo."

Could they be the people you're looking for?

But my place is quite far from your compound."

"Xiaoyu, are you sure?" Yu Cheng was a bit excited.

The girl called Xiaoyu was Lin Qiuyu.

She was usually on the fringes in this group. She was here because Yu Cheng felt sorry for her since no one played with her.

Lin Qiuyu didn't live in the compound, but her family was well-off.

Unfortunately, her mother died early, and her father remarried when she was only three, claiming it was to take care of her. But the new wife gave birth to a younger sister the following year and twin brothers the year after.

In that household, Lin Qiuyu became invisible.

Her younger sister, Lin Qiuxue, who was four years younger, always compared herself to Lin Qiuyu.

Her stepmother wasn't kind either; she almost wanted to kick Lin Qiuyu out and often spread rumors about her outside.

This led to few people wanting to talk to her, and Yu Cheng brought her into his circle during this time.

However, Yu Cheng was carefree and didn't pay much attention to this. Lin Qiuyu remained semi-invisible in their small circle.

Being looked at so seriously by Yu Cheng made Lin Qiuyu's face turn red.

She was a cute and delicate girl, and now, blushing and avoiding Yu Cheng's gaze, her voice became nervous: "Yes, it's true. But it might not be that coincidental, since that couple isn't around here. Yunjiu Novels

Brother Yu, shall I go back and check again?"

Lin Qiuyu didn't like going home during the day because it was dominated by her stepmother, sister, and two younger brothers.

When she went home during the day, she was treated worse than a stranger.

Only when her father came back at night would she be asked a few questions.

So Lin Qiuyu rarely appeared at her home during the day.

"Take me there. I'll check it out myself and see who they're looking for." Yu Cheng remembered that Lin Qiuyu seemed to be mistreated at home. If she asked the neighbors, they might spread rumors about her by evening.

It was better to go together.

Lin Qiuyu's face turned red as blood, and she felt dizzy.

She glanced at Yu Cheng secretly, unsure of what to say.

"What's wrong? Are you sick? Why don't you take me there first, and then I'll take you to the hospital," Yu Cheng said, worried.

From the corner, Yu Cheng's good friend laughed uncontrollably: "Don't bully Qiuyu. Just let her take you there. You know she's fine, right?"

The guy in the corner was Yu Cheng's best friend. They shared the same surname but weren't related.

Their friendship was strong due to this coincidence, though they often bickered.

Yu Cheng didn't understand what his friend meant but still asked Lin Qiuyu again: "Xiaoyu, please accompany Brother Yu. Don't worry, if it's the people Brother Yu is looking for, he'll buy you a new outfit!"

His generous attitude caused the whole room to cheer.

Lin Qiuyu couldn't bear to let Yu Cheng speak anymore and quickly agreed: "I'll take you there, just stop talking... what you're saying makes people misunderstand."

Her face turned even redder, and her heart was in turmoil.

As they walked out, she secretly glanced at the man beside her, feeling bitter.

She liked Brother Yu, but he didn't seem like someone who would fall for anyone.

He was so free, and everyone wanted to be around him.

He was warm and generous, willing to care for others and understanding of their difficulties.

He... He was the best person to her in this world.

"Qiuyu, why are you looking at me like that?" Yu Cheng noticed something was off. He rarely gathered with these friends lately and paid even less attention to Lin Qiuyu, knowing only that she was a pitiful girl who cried easily.

This was the first time they were walking so closely since he helped her initially.

Her constant glances made Yu Cheng a bit confused.

There's a suspicion, but it's hard to say.

Lin Qiuyu didn't expect to be discovered; she nervously tugged at her sleeves.

"Stop pulling your sleeve already. Can't you just tell Brother Yu what's on your mind?" Yu Cheng looked at her and found her somewhat endearing.

Lin Qiuyu felt even more flustered by his teasing and blurted out, "Brother Yu, can you marry me?"

Thud...

Yu Cheng stumbled and fell flat on the ground.

"Brother Yu?" Lin Qiuyu worriedly helped him up.

Yu Cheng was still in shock, "What did you just say?"

Tears welled up in Lin Qiuyu's eyes, "I heard that my stepmother is looking for a match for me. She dislikes me and wouldn't find someone good for me. Brother Yu, I've lived half my life like this. Marriage is about the rest of my life, and I don't want her to ruin it for me.

I want to fight for myself, just like you saved me before.

Brother Yu, I've liked you for a long time. You're a few years older than me and must understand relationships well.

If you're willing, no matter what, I'll be with you for the rest of my life.

If you're not..."

Lin Qiuyu started crying, unable to imagine what would happen next.

She would probably end up marrying someone her stepmother chose, and that would be her life.

Yu Cheng never dreamed that he would be confessed to by such a young girl at this moment. The girl was a few years younger than him, in her early twenties.

She had a sweet smile and was exactly his type.