Chapter 86 (Additional 2000 words, revised direction, re-evaluate) Is it Lin Yao’s ex-boyfriend?

Chapter 86 (Additional 2000 words, revised direction, re-evaluate) Is it Lin Yao's ex-boyfriend?

Lin Yao didn't expect Shi Yu to show up suddenly.

Isn't he in Jincheng?

Only flew over this afternoon, how could they possibly appear in the capital tonight!

Lin Yao had no time to ponder, as Shi Yu had already pulled her through the door. For some unknown reason, the hand that had been gripping her wrist now held her palm instead.

He separated her fingers with his own, compelling their interlocking.

"Shi Yu, please... let go..."

Lin Yao was in a state of confusion and panic. His sudden appearance was one thing, but how dare he hold her hand and interlock their fingers?

What does he want to do?

Are you aware that her roommate is here too?

Lin Yao's movements were subtle, yet she exerted force to pull on Shi Yu's arm.

"We've already broken up!" she whispered urgently, "Just let go."

Despite Lin Yao's efforts to keep her voice at the lowest possible volume, the movement by the door still successfully drew the attention of the several people engaged in loud conversation inside the private room.

He Yan's seat was directly facing the entrance, making him the first to notice. With a single glance, he saw the couple with their fingers interlocked.

It seemed unexpected, He Yan raised an eyebrow.

A pair of peach blossom eyes brightened momentarily before fading into a subtle dimness.

Fortunately, before the gazes of others could land, Lin Yao managed to break free from Shi Yu in time.

Qiao Xin: "Hey, Lin Yao, why are you back so quickly..."

Qiao Xin's voice came to a halt.

In the moment of turning to look, the chopsticks nearly slipped from my hand onto the table.

Why... isn't this that person?

That, that eldest grandson of the wealthiest Shi family... Oh, right, Shi Yu!?

How could he have come in with Lin Yao!

Jiang Lingling's eyes were sparkling: "Wow, a handsome guy? Lin Yao, you've got some game, where did you find him?"

Xu Dong'er had the sharpest observation, her gaze shifting between Lin Yao's embarrassed and flushed face, the man's noticeably cold complexion, and his eyes, hardened with chill.

Xu Dong'er felt that the relationship between Lin Yao and this guy seemed unusual.

At this moment, Ji Zimo asked, "Junior Sister Lin, who is this?"

"He... He's my old neighbor. We just happened to run into each other outside."

Neighbor.

Shi Yu looked at her with deep, dark eyes.

In Little Green Tea's eyes, he was merely a neighbor.

Lin Yao felt her ears turn hot under Shi Yu's cold gaze, even feeling inexplicably guilty.

She decided to throw caution to the wind, not looking at Shi Yu anymore, and ran back to sit between Qiao Xin and Jiang Lingling.

Who cares!

"Neighbor?"

"Lin Yao, you never mentioned him before."

"Is he from our school too?"

"..." Lin Yao lowered her head, pretending to drink water without answering.

Fortunately, Jiang Lingling was outgoing. "Ah, it doesn't matter. Since you're here, why don't you join us? Come, handsome guy, sit here next to Lin Yao. It'll be easier for you two to talk."

She actually offered to let Shi Yu sit next to Lin Yao, moving herself and Xu Dong'er to the side.

"Thank you." Shi Yu responded politely and even thanked her sincerely.

Lin Yao didn't have time to stop him.

She watched as Shi Yu casually pulled out a chair, slightly bending his long legs, and sat down beside her.

After sitting, he kept his long legs casually spread, appearing relaxed, but Lin Yao couldn't help feeling nervous and uneasy.

"Hello."

Shi Yu's deep, meaningful gaze flickered over Lin Yao before sweeping across everyone present.

His voice was as usual, calm and low, but he unexpectedly smiled slightly, "I'm Shi Yu, a freshman in the School of Information Science. I'm also Lin Yao's... neighbor."

Shi Yu's magnetic voice emphasized the word "neighbor."

Hearing this, Lin Yao's ears softened, and her face turned red,

her heart beating nervously.

"Oh? So you're also from our school. How come I've never seen you around campus before?"

"A handsome guy like you would definitely have his photos on the school confession wall, Qiao Xin. Think about it, have you seen him?"

Jiang Lingling was the most active one there.

Unfortunately, Qiao Xin, who usually matched her in liveliness, was unusually silent today when asked by Jiang Lingling.

Shi Yu's identity as the eldest grandson of the richest family had not yet been exposed on campus.

Naturally, Qiao Xin couldn't reveal it and could only give an awkward smile.

But Qiao Xin was also puzzled. Last time, Big Brother Yan had clearly mentioned that this eldest grandson of the Shi family was personally groomed by Old Master Shi Kaiji and rarely came to school.

Why did he suddenly appear now, and with Lin Yao?

It was said that the Shi family and the Lin family were just ordinary acquaintances. Last time, Big Brother Yan even asked her to pass a message to Lin Yao, reminding her not to let the Shi family think she was being too proactive or having ulterior motives.

Fortunately, everyone was young.

Although Shi Yu seemed cold and distant, he wasn't easy to approach.

But after a few drinks, everyone except Lin Yao and He Yan felt that Shi Yu, despite his cold demeanor, was actually quite easy to get along with.

Several times, Jiang Lingling brought up rather odd topics, and he managed to respond.

His attitude was casual and relaxed, but not dismissive, making people feel comfortable as if they were talking to a friend.

Even Qiao Xin once doubted whether the cold and aloof person she met at Ding Yan Lou last time was really Shi Yu.

Could it be that she had a memory lapse?

This eldest grandson of the richest family was clearly a nice person, easy to get along with, and had no airs. His smile was especially charming.

Even more charming than Big Brother Yan's smile.

Jiang Lingling, slightly tipsy, spoke without restraint.

She walked over, grabbed Lin Yao's hand, and swayed it, saying, "Yao, look... Everyone here, Shi Yu, Senior He, Senior Ji... which one isn't better than your ex-boyfriend?"

"Look at you, so down all afternoon, not even enjoying the hot pot... It's not a big deal to break up. There are so many good men; just pick another one!"

After saying this, she cupped Lin Yao's face and gently pinched it: "Don't be sad, okay? Look around, is there anyone here you like..."

Lin Yao rubbed the spot where she was pinched: "..."

She wanted to die.

She never expected Jiang Lingling to suggest she "choose a prince" in front of Shi Yu.

Especially with He Yan there, it was even more embarrassing.

Lin Yao tried to cover Jiang Lingling's mouth and sneak a glance at Shi Yu. Unexpectedly, the moment she looked up, his icy gaze met hers.

Lin Yao...

Oh no, her face felt hotter, and her heart was pounding wildly.

She quickly lowered her eyes, not daring to look at him.

Like a primary school student caught by the principal.

Qiao Xin also felt embarrassed. Dealing with Big Brother Yan was easy, but Shi Yu's identity was clear. Why did Jiang Lingling keep making inappropriate matches?

What if they offended the richest family?

She hurriedly pulled Jiang Lingling back to her seat: "Sit down and don't talk nonsense."

Ji Zimo smiled and joked, "It's okay, just joking. But seriously, what Jiang said isn't entirely wrong. Out with the old, in with the new."

He glanced at the inscrutable He Yan beside him and deliberately said to Lin Yao, "I'm not suitable, but if Junior Lin really wants to date someone, why not consider my friend He..."

"How about it, have you broken up with your boyfriend?"

Suddenly, a cold, deep voice interrupted Ji Zimo.

Everyone froze, looking at the person who asked the question.

Shi Yu turned his body, his dark eyelashes shading his long, cold eyes, his expression gloomy and intense, staring intently at Lin Yao.

He repeated, his low, cold voice: "Lin Yao, have you really broken up?"

Lin Yao's throat tightened; she didn't expect Shi Yu to ask such a question in public.

She instinctively wanted to say yes, but when she met his dark, gloomy eyes, something seemed to press against her chest, making it feel heavy and suffocating.

She tried to speak several times but couldn't utter a word.

"Yes."

After a brief silence, it was He Yan's voice that came first, "She just broke up with her ex-boyfriend."

Lin Yao looked up at He Yan, surprised that he would answer for her.

"But I didn't agree to the breakup."

Shi Yu's deep gaze remained fixed on his girl, speaking word by word.

"Baby, I don't agree with the breakup."

What, what!?

Everyone present, except for Lin Yao and He Yan, looked shocked and disbelieving.

Especially the three girls from Room 511; they had never imagined that the man in front of them was Lin Yao's ex-boyfriend.

Jiang Lingling: "Handsome guy, what did you say? Say it again!"

Qiao Xin, Xu Dong'er: "Yao, what’s your relationship with him... Is he really your ex-boyfriend!?"

Lin Yao was infuriated by Shi Yu's sudden public declaration.

Her face turned red and hot. How could this person be like this? She had told him not to say anything, but he still did!

"It's not like that; I have nothing to do with him anymore... We've already broken up." Lin Yao was extremely annoyed.

"We haven't broken up; I never agreed."

"You..." Lin Yao, "Once we break up, it's over. What does your agreement matter?"

"It matters. Divorce even has a cooling-off period."

"We're not even married!"

"We can get married now."

"You..."

Lin Yao felt that if she were to die one day, it would definitely be because of Shi Yu.

The young girl, her eyes red with anger, threatened, "I told you I'd hate you if you showed up again! Are you going to break up or not?"

"Not breaking up." Shi Yu didn’t blink, his gaze cold yet obsessive as he looked at her, ignoring the exaggerated expressions of the onlookers,

"Hating is better than forgetting. Lin Yao, I won't break up."

His voice was low and deep.

Lin Yao: "You..."

Seeing her too angry to speak, he leaned closer and coaxed her softly, "Of course, if baby doesn't like me traveling, I won't go anymore."

Lin Yao was stunned; how could he think of that: "I never said it was because of that..."

"Then why?" Shi Yu's voice was deep, not only lowering his tone to coax her but also pulling her closer, "Tell hubby, and hubby will fix it right away."

Hiss...

The onlooking Jiang Lingling and Qiao Xin couldn't help but blush and tighten their grip on Xu Dong'er's arm.

Too smooth.

So handsome!

Indeed, good-looking people make everything pleasant to watch.

He even called her ‘hubby’ just now and called Lin Yao ‘baby’?!

Yao, why don't we just give in? Having such a handsome husband at home would always lift our spirits.

Moreover, Qiao Xin knew Shi Yu's true identity and financial strength; Yao would regret it for life if she missed this opportunity.

They had completely forgotten that not long ago, they had all criticized Lin Yao's ex-boyfriend as a 'scumbag' together.

Lin Yao bit her lip; at that moment, she wanted to blurt out 'Zhou Yanan.'

But she knew deep down that what she truly feared wasn't 'Zhou Yanan' herself, but the unease and warning that her existence brought.

Even if Shi Yu told her now that there was no Zhou Yanan and no engagement, would she dare to believe it?

According to the timeline, he would still change his mind a year later.

She guessed that if she directly mentioned Zhou Yanan, Shi Yu might not break up with her and might even find a solution.

But she had already made up her mind to break up.

It was better to let everything return to its original state, each to their own.

They were the main characters, so they should live their lives.

She was a supporting character, but she could also live a beautiful life without the main characters, just for the supporting character.

"... If you want to talk, just talk; don't touch me." Lin Yao noticed that Shi Yu was pulling her closer and quickly jumped out of his arms.

To avoid being pulled back, she scooted to the left, sitting firmly on the chair.

Not wanting to mention Zhou Yanan, she feigned bravado: "Don't you know what your problem is?"

"I don't." Shi Yu shook his head honestly, thinking carefully, "If I really had to say, it's probably that I haven't spent enough time with you."

Lin Yao: ???

How could he say something like that?

If he spent more time with her, she feared her waist wouldn't hold up.

Shi Yu: "If you give me a reasonable reason, I might consider it."

Shi Yu turned the tables.

This time, he wouldn't let Lin Yao break up with him unless she gave a proper reason.

But he didn't know that apart from the Zhou Yanan issue, he, Shi Yu, wasn't perfect either... He had many flaws that made her want to break up with him.

Seeing Lin Yao's hesitant and conflicted expression, the three girls in 511 also became curious.

They huddled closer and whispered.

"Lin Yao, what's the real reason?"

"Yeah, why break up with such a handsome guy?"

"He looks like he adores you; doesn't seem like someone who would cheat."

"Why don't you tell us? We can help you judge."

Lin Yao: "..."

She lifted her eyes to look at Shi Yu in front of her, then glanced at He Yan and Ji Zimo across from them.

Since she had already decided to break up, the reason didn't matter anymore.

She shook her head and lowered her gaze. "No reason, let's eat."

Everyone: "..."

Shi Yu stared at her for a while, his eyes darkening slightly.

...

After finishing the hot pot, everyone left together.

Lin Yao stayed close to Jiang Lingling, Qiao Xin, and Xu Dong'er throughout, afraid that if she was alone, Shi Yu might take her away.

She knew Shi Yu's personality too well. Since she had made up her mind to break up, it was best to minimize contact with him.

Her roommates could only follow along, seeing how resistant Lin Yao was to Shi Yu.

Shi Yu, having paid the bill, lagged behind a few steps.

Ignoring He Yan and Ji Zimo beside him, his gaze fell coldly on Lin Yao ahead as he walked, occasionally glancing down to type on his phone.

The light from the phone screen illuminated his cold expression, casting a shadowy glow. After sending a few messages, he turned off the screen.

Hiding between the three girls, Lin Yao pretended not to feel Shi Yu's intense gaze that seemed to stick to her, wishing she could blend into the darkness.

By this time, it was completely dark outside.

The hot pot restaurant was located a bit inside an alley, and there was still a queue outside. However, walking a short distance forward, the road became quieter with fewer people and cars.

Lin Yao pretended not to notice Shi Yu following them and pulled her roommates forward quickly.

When she saw a black Rolls-Royce and several SUVs parked by the roadside, she felt a sense of familiarity.

Two seconds later, she remembered that the Rolls-Royce and the SUVs behind it belonged to Shi Yu...

Suddenly, a series of hurried footsteps came from behind.

As soon as she saw the cars, Lin Yao felt a bad premonition. Before she could turn around, a strong hand wrapped around her waist.

Lin Yao: "Shi Yu, let go..."

Jiang Lingling: "Hey, what's going on!"

Qiao Xin: "Who are you! Why are you stopping us!"

Xu Dong'er: "Lin Yao!"

A group of black-suited bodyguards suddenly appeared, blocking Lin Yao's roommates and He Yan and Ji Zimo a few meters away.

He Yan stood with his arms crossed, watching the scene coldly, surprised that the eldest grandson of the Shi family would go so far for a girl.

Ji Zimo, experiencing this for the first time, almost thought they were filming a movie, seeing a group of black-suited men appear late at night.

Qiao Xin, Jiang Lingling, and Xu Dong'er were furious when stopped by the burly bodyguards, shouting to Lin Yao through the crowd.

No wonder Lin Yao wanted to break up with him—how could she not!

Lin Yao must be terrified!

The partition between the front and back seats of the Rolls-Royce was already raised, leaving space for the two inside.

Assistant Li Jun got out of the car and stood far away, coincidentally joining the group of bodyguards.

He even awkwardly touched his nose when he saw He Yan, pretending not to see the young master of the He family.

After all, their young master's method of taking someone wasn't exactly honorable.

Lin Yao was carried into the car by Shi Yu. Before she could sit properly, he wrapped his arm around her waist, grabbed her chin, and kissed her forcefully.

"Mmm..." She winced in pain.

It was as if he was deliberately punishing her; Shi Yu's kiss was rough and harsh.

Filled with a cold and fierce intensity, it was as if he wanted to devour her whole.

Lin Yao felt that Shi Yu was about to lose it. She pressed her hands firmly against his shoulders, stubbornly turning her face away to avoid his touch, clenching her teeth tightly, refusing to cooperate.

But in the next second, Shi Yu held her head more forcefully, forcibly pressing the girl in his arms towards himself.

The man deepened the kiss inch by inch until the hand that gripped her waist exerted a little more force, causing Lin Yao to finally whimper in response.

Her soft, tender lips were easily pried open, and her delicate tongue was entwined with his.

In no time, saliva began to trickle from the corners of her parted lips.

The young girl looked so pitiful, her eyes filled with tears, her lashes trembling helplessly, as if she had been thoroughly bullied and could only endure it all.

Until Lin Yao heard Shi Yu's low breath against the hollow of her neck.

Something seemed to be pressed against her calf.

The temperature and hardness made Lin Yao's heart skip a beat.

She knew exactly what it was and tensed up all over.

"Baby, do you still want to break up?" he suddenly asked her in a hoarse and dangerous voice.

Lin Yao was taken aback: "...What...?"

Shi Yu's distinct knuckles grasped her ankle and gently pulled it down.