112: Chapter 112 Jiang Yu Arrives

The fatty had indeed intended to make a move, but just as he got close, he was pinned to the spot by Lin Ning's height, aura, and gaze.

Lin Ning's eyes, in particular, lacked the timidity of a pauper, nor did they show any fear or panic at seeing him charge over.

They were merely indifferent, calm, and held a cold light that was almost like looking at a dead object.

His throat tightened, his scalp tingled, as if he were facing some kind of wild beast.

The fatty instinctively took a step back in fear, bumping into Liu Qingbei who was chasing after him, and only then did he snap out of it.

Ignoring the scream of the woman behind him as she was knocked down, a fire mixed with shame, annoyance, and cowardice rose in his heart.

He opened his mouth and cursed, "Look at your mother, do you even count as a man?! You stingy, dead pauper, using underhanded tricks to demand back the money spent on dating!"

Lin Ning's eyebrows shot up. Back when debt collectors cursed his mother, he would curse them right back, so why would he indulge trash like this?

Just as he was about to step forward, grab the fatty by the collar, and unleash a verbal assault right in his face, a clear, mocking female voice came from behind him.

"Yo, I was wondering who was barking here. So it's a mixed-breed, half Japanese, half Korean! Nothing human about you at all!!"

Everyone looked over.

They saw Jiang Yu walking over leisurely, her high heels clicking with a rhythmic "clack, clack, clack."

Today, she was wearing a simple beige trench coat, which set off her fair complexion. Her features were as beautiful as a painting, and she carried an air of brilliance and high spirits, looking far more outstanding than the meticulously dressed Liu Qingbei.

She walked to Lin Ning's side and stood there, arms crossed.

Lin Ning turned his head to look at her. Jiang Yu winked at him, a hint of smugness and the cunning look of "watch me perform" playing at the corners of her mouth.

The people around them recovered from the shock of her beauty, and once they realized what she was insulting, they couldn't help but let out "pfft, pfft" sounds of laughter.

The fatty, dizzy from being dazzled by Jiang Yu's beautiful yet sharp appearance, heard the laughter of the onlookers. Furious to the point of lightheadedness, he stammered for a moment, "You! You, you..."

As for Liu Qingbei, seeing Jiang Yu was like being struck by lightning. She stared in disbelief at the couple standing beside Lin Ning—both of them outstanding in height, appearance, and temperament, looking like a perfect match. A mix of jealousy, shame, anger, and despair rushed to her head, making her vision go black.

Jiang Yu's gaze swept over the fatty and Liu Qingbei from a superior position.

Her vermilion lips parted slightly, "What 'you' what? Can you finish a sentence? No upbringing and no brain! You were born at a good time; back then, prenatal check-ups weren't strict. Nowadays, you wouldn't even pass a 4D ultrasound."

Her target shifted to Liu Qingbei, and she said with a sigh,

"You truly live up to your nature of wanting to taste the saltiness of every manure truck that passes by your door."

As she spoke, she gestured with her chin toward the fatty and continued, "A body like a gas canister come to life, a face like congee, and breath that could serve as a biochemical weapon—and you can actually bring yourself to kiss him."

"Lin Ning! You..." Liu Qingbei shrieked at Lin Ning, but before she could finish, Jiang Yu interrupted her.

"Shut up!"

Jiang Yu's face was cold as frost. She raised her voice, speeding up her tempo, "Has your mouth reached its expiration date? Is that why you're in such a rush to use it? Did I finish speaking? How dare you interrupt! You uneducated thing!"

"Don't think that just because you know a few humans, you aren't a beast yourself! A pheasant sticking leaves on its body—you really think you're a phoenix? Is 'Lin Ning' a name you can just call out?!"

She turned her focus to the fatty, "If you're not using your brain, donate it to Haidilao to be sold as brain curd; at least it would count as a dish! She's looking for other men right in front of you—you really are generous and open-minded!"

Lin Ning stood on the side, watching Jiang Yu carry the whole scene. He was having the time of his life inside; this girl's tongue was truly laced with poison.

Liu Qingbei's pupils constricted. She knew all too well what men couldn't stand being provoked by, so she hurriedly grabbed the fatty's arm, "Who would look for this pauper?!"

A flash of sharp malice crossed Jiang Yu's eyes.

She swept her gaze over the various bead bracelets and pendants the fatty was wearing on his neck and hands.

With disdain and pity, she said to the fatty, whose face had turned the color of liver, "I should thank you for spending money to take away such a jinx! Lin Ning lost money whenever he was with her. Look how long it's been since they broke up, and his fortune is already rolling in."

She paused for a moment, then continued meaningfully, "I see your forehead is dark too; you better not go bankrupt! After all, if someone like you goes bankrupt, even someone on their fifth marriage wouldn't want you!"

Lin Ning reacted extremely quickly, nodding in tacit agreement, "I really do owe you some thanks. I've finally shaken off the bad luck."

He turned to Jiang Yu and asked uncertainly, "Hey? Not only is his forehead dark, but his cheekbones are red too. Is this fatty involved in something illicit, and is it about to come to light?"

Jiang Yu's eyes reflected Lin Ning's features, and a joyful smile immediately appeared. She nodded in feigned agreement, "That's exactly it!"

Liu Qingbei looked at the two of them as if they were crazy, twisting her body to act aggrieved toward the fatty, "Look at them... ah!"

Before she could finish, the fatty shoved her arm away with such force that she fell onto her bottom again.

The fatty looked at Lin Ning and the others with suspicion and uncertainty, then glanced at Liu Qingbei on the ground.

Without a word, he glared fiercely at Lin Ning and turned to leave.

The crowd erupted into a burst of laughter.

Liu Qingbei was stunned. The mockery of the crowd and the fatty's actions left her feeling disheveled and humiliated, especially in front of Lin Ning and Jiang Yu, who was prettier than her.

A huge sense of shame and resentment welled up. She shrieked, scrambled to her feet, covered her face, and prepared to run.

At this moment, Lin Ning stepped forward to block her path. His eyes were filled with disgust as he said coldly, "You'd best stay out of each other's way! Don't think I don't know about you spreading rumors about me in your dorm group chat! I wouldn't mind sending the evidence verified by the court, with some blurring, to the class group chat! Let everyone get to know you all over again!"

Lin Ning really didn't want to continue entangling with her; it was truly nauseating.

He came here this time just to make a clean break with the past.

Liu Qingbei looked up, staring at the person in front of her. Her gaze gradually became unfamiliar, "You are not Lin Ning! You are not him!!"

Tears welled up, her voice filled with resentment.

Lin Ning paid her no more attention and called out to Jiang Yu, "Let's go! Watching this any longer will ruin my appetite."

The entrance of the courthouse was both quiet and noisy, filled with the varied states of human life, only a little better than a hospital.

Ever since his Psychic Power became strong, he had been particularly afraid of places like this.

But at this moment, Lin Ning couldn't feel any other emotions, only the girl by his side.

Lin Ning turned his head to look at Jiang Yu.

The sunlight gilded the fine hairs on her profile with a pale gold. She was pursing her lips slightly, seemingly still caught in the afterglow of the earlier "battle," but there was a faint, imperceptible blush at the roots of her ears.

"Why did you come?" Lin Ning asked, his voice unconsciously much softer than usual.

Jiang Yu then turned around completely, looked up at him, and replied softly, "Jin Er said you had a court hearing today."

Then, she somewhat awkwardly avoided Lin Ning's gaze. She wanted to pretend to be casual and cheerful, but her tone unconsciously carried a hoarseness born of eagerness to explain.

"I didn't go into the courtroom to listen."

She paused, her voice growing lower, "I originally thought that if you came out happy having won, I would just walk away, and if you lost, I would drag you out for a big meal."

Lin Ning felt a sour, astringent sensation in his heart.

After Jiang Yu finished explaining, she lowered her head and stopped talking.

After a long while, Lin Ning spoke up, "We can still have a big meal even if I won; I still owe you a big feast."