### Chapter 65 Familiar Embrace

### Chapter 65 Familiar Embrace

In the private room of Ding Yan Lou.

Before entering the private room, Qiao Xin had intended to watch the drama unfold.

She had grown up in luxury and privilege, though she didn't bully others, she did have a certain level of pride and arrogance.

When she heard that the eldest grandson and granddaughter of the wealthiest family had been found, she was intrigued and wanted to meet them. However, the Shi family directly returned the invitation letter sent to the granddaughter.

Qiao Xin was naturally displeased with this.

So today, she came with the intention of meeting the eldest grandson of the Shi family and giving him a taste of her disdain.

But when the server led her into the private room and she saw the person sitting at the head of the table alongside He Yan, she opened her mouth in surprise and froze.

He... is just too handsome.

She thought her brother and Brother Yan were already very good-looking, but seeing the young man sitting at the head of the table, with his dignified and cold demeanor, left her in awe.

He exuded an aura that was between youthful charm and mature elegance.

It was as if she was looking at a deity.

Untainted by the world's dust.

Flawless perfection.

If she had to compare, only Uncle He, who had a naturally powerful presence, could match the eldest grandson of the wealthiest family.

"Brother Yan." Qiao Xin immediately lost her desire to mock him and obediently lowered her head, moving to sit beside He Yan.

He Yan wore a half-smile.

He could see that the girl had backed down.

Indeed.

When he first saw Shi Yu, he was also somewhat surprised, like everyone else present.

He hadn't expected that the eldest grandson of the Shi family, who had been living outside since childhood, would have such a commanding presence, impressing him greatly.

"This is Shi Yu, the eldest grandson of the Shi family."

"This is Qiao Xin, the daughter of the Qiao family. She has been spoiled by her brother since childhood and can be quite temperamental. Don't mind her."

He Yan introduced the two.

Qiao Xin didn't expect He Yan to expose her flaws right there. She glared at him playfully, and someone naturally made room for her to sit.

The young man with a cold demeanor opposite her didn't even spare her a glance, merely nodding slightly in a distant manner.

Qiao Xin: "..."

This eldest grandson of the Shi family is more aloof than she thought.

Her initial joy at seeing a handsome man was dampened by his cold expression.

Feeling a bit unhappy, Qiao Xin asked, "Shi Yu, right? I heard you're also a new student at Capital University this year. Where did you come from? You didn't get in because of Uncle Shi's donation, did you?"

Clearly, she looked down on him, thinking he couldn't get into Capital University.

Perhaps he had suffered enough during his years outside, relying solely on good genes and looks, but was actually empty-headed, which is why he avoided meeting people.

Capital University... maybe he got in through a donation.

Unfortunately, Shi Yu's expression remained unchanged, as if he hadn't heard Qiao Xin's slightly provocative question. His eyes never glanced her way, deep and emotionless.

He simply lifted his hand to check his phone on the table, his skin appearing even paler.

As if he was growing impatient.

"Shi Shao is from Jincheng. He didn't take the college entrance exam; he was directly admitted with two national first-class awards."

It was He Yan who couldn't stand Qiao Xin's foolish question and answered for her.

Two national first-class awards for direct admission.

Qiao Xin suddenly regretted her earlier question, feeling foolish and embarrassed.

"Cough..." She awkwardly smiled and changed the subject. "What a coincidence, my roommate is also from Jincheng, and she's the top science student there. It seems Jincheng truly produces talented and beautiful people."

When she mentioned 'top science student,' the young man who hadn't even glanced at her suddenly looked up.

His eyes were dark and deep.

"What's her name?"

Qiao Xin finally heard the voice of the eldest grandson of the Shi family.

How should she describe it... it was... deep and magnetic. In internet slang, it was the kind of voice that could make your ears pregnant.

She didn't understand why he didn't speak earlier with such a good voice.

Qiao Xin was a bit confused. "What... what name?"

"The name of the roommate you just mentioned. What's her name?"

He repeated each word slowly, his voice low and deep.

Qiao Xin was shaken by Shi Yu's sharp and cold gaze, forgetting how to speak: "I... she... her name is Lin Yao. Just... just this afternoon... the couple photos that went viral online, that's her."

Couple... street photography?

Shi Yu's brow arched coldly.

He had been too busy lately, too busy to pay attention to what was happening online.

Or rather, he deliberately blocked out the internet, not wanting to leave any traces of his movements or preferences, and intentionally avoided looking at any information related to her.

More so, he feared he might not be able to resist the urge to see that little green tea.

"Qiao Xin, so the girl named Lin Yao is your roommate." The boy who had watched the video with Song Shuyun earlier took out his phone and found the picture. "Look, Qiao Xin, the girl you mentioned just now is this one, right?"

The phone screen turned towards him, revealing the familiar side profile of the sweetly smiling girl, protected by Qi Yanye's hand in the photo, all falling into Shi Yu's narrow, cold eyes.

Especially the relaxed state of the girl's sweet smile.

And... the hand loosely resting on her shoulder, an eyesore.

"Where is she?"

His voice was slightly hoarse as he asked.

For the first time, cracks appeared on his icy face.

"She... she is just outside... waiting for me..."

Almost as soon as Qiao Xin finished speaking, the eldest grandson of the Shi family, who had been as still as an iceberg since entering, suddenly rose from his seat.

He pushed open the door, but no one was there.

Only after asking the waiter did he learn that she had just left.

Shi Yu's figure quickly disappeared from the private room entrance.

Qiao Xin barely had time to react, stunned for several seconds before turning to He Yan in surprise: "Brother Yan... what... what's wrong with him?"

He Yan remained silent.

His almond-shaped eyes narrowed.

For the first time, his gaze fell with interest on the phone, landing on the soft and pretty face.

Is her name... Lin Yao?

Seems like a more cunning and scheming girl than he imagined.

...

...

Shi Yu and his men had just left Ding Yan Lou when they saw a scene that pierced his heart.

Not far away, a lecherous-looking man was forcing a crying girl with red eyes into a black luxury car. His precious one clearly had no strength left, barely able to stand, yet her hands were tightly gripping the door frame, her knuckles white.

"No, let go of me... my classmates are inside, be careful they come out..."

"What classmates, sister, you're drunk. Come on, don't be afraid, let me take you home, okay... follow me, good girl..."

Suddenly, someone grabbed Song Shuyun's shoulder from behind and punched him hard in the face.

Before Song Shuyun could see who dared to hit him in the capital, he was kicked heavily in the stomach and sent flying.

Seven or eight tall, burly bodyguards surrounded him and dragged him into a nearby alley.

Screams soon came from inside.

Lin Yao clung to the door, panting heavily.

Her vision blurred with tears, she only saw the bad guy who had tried to grab her suddenly fly out from here.

Before she could understand what was happening, someone grabbed her arm from behind and pulled her back.

"Good girl, it's okay now."

Such a familiar embrace.