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Join the ServerSu Yao had originally intended to end Dog Brother’s life with a single strike, fulfilling her long-held desire to kill.
However, upon hearing Lin Qing’s words, she paused.
It was as if a delicious meal was missing a crucial seasoning; though one could continue eating to satisfy hunger, few would refuse to add the seasoning once it was offered.
In this instance, Lin Qing was that vital seasoning—a sweet appetizer before the main course of murder.
Therefore, to make this ‘dish’ even more palatable, Su Yao didn’t mind making a few more preparations.
With a smile playing on her lips, she withdrew the knife. Dog Brother, who had been suffering immensely, could no longer maintain his initial silence. His agonizing screams accompanied the rapid gush of blood from his wound.
His face, already stained crimson with blood, contorted in pain, a stark contrast to the relaxed ease he had displayed when they first met.
Such a dramatic change, witnessed by Liu Hong, jolted him out of his disbelief.
His eyes, filled with confusion, turned to Su Yao with an unspoken question, wondering why she had transformed so drastically.
She had certainly not been like this at school.
Kind, polite, gentle, and obedient.
‘Was it all just a facade?’
The sight of Su Yao acting without hesitation, devoid of any fear, her eyes instead brimming with a strange intensity, revealed that she was indeed no ordinary person.
Shock after shock assailed Liu Hong, leaving him feeling utterly numb.
First, the frail Lin Qing had brought him surprise, and now his long-admired goddess was also relentlessly assaulting his fragile heart with one revelation after another.
Each person seemed to hide their true depths more profoundly than the last.
Yet, the situation was far from over; instead, it was steadily gaining momentum.
Because…
Su Yao intended to kill!
Despite Dog Brother’s numerous misdeeds, no one would pity him if he died.
Still, even so, he should be handed over to the police.
Su Yao should not act so recklessly, privately executing a man like Dog Brother.
Even if Su Yao was the heiress of a powerful conglomerate, she could not commit such a crime!
Nevertheless, despite these thoughts, a sliver of hope lingered in Liu Hong’s heart.
Perhaps, like Lin Qing’s sudden outburst, Su Yao’s actions were also an anomaly.
Perhaps she was only acting so unnaturally because of Dog Brother’s threats.
Even now, seeing Su Yao brandishing a knife with his own eyes, Liu Hong, who had always adored her, continued to make excuses for her.
He refused to accept the truth.
In contrast to Liu Hong’s persistent denial, Lin Qing looked up at Su Yao, not daring to relax in the slightest.
Su Yao’s previous frenzy still vivid in his mind.
Her uncontrollable actions, the surging, furious killing intent.
She had refused to listen to anyone.
She only wanted to kill.
This time, being able to halt Su Yao with words gave Lin Qing a renewed sense of confidence.
He understood that Su Yao trusted him.
Otherwise, she would not have paused to listen.
However, Su Yao’s emotions remained unstable, so Lin Qing dared not be careless and continued to persuade her.
He spoke softly, afraid that even a slightly louder tone might provoke Su Yao.
“I know you’re very angry, and you hate Dog Brother deeply. He deserves his fate.”
“But is it truly worth sacrificing the rest of your life for a person like him?”
“You have a bright future ahead of you. Don’t let someone like him ruin it.”
Lin Qing knew that convincing Su Yao to abandon revenge was impossible, so he shifted his approach.
“Even if Dog Brother deserves to die a thousand deaths, it should be the law that punishes him. If you kill him yourself, you will also face legal consequences.”
“How heartbroken would your parents, your friends, and those who care about you be then? Your mother and father would even be implicated because of you.”
“Do you want to see them grieve and suffer?”
Lin Qing understood that Su Yao was not a bad child; she had simply been pushed to her limit by Dog Brother and acted on impulse.
He hoped Su Yao could calm down and think clearly.
Indeed, Lin Qing’s words plunged Su Yao into deep thought.
Her eyes were filled with an inner struggle. She thought of her parents, and of the friends who cared for her.
If she truly killed Dog Brother, her life would be utterly destroyed.
She did not want to hurt her parents, nor did she want her friends to worry.
Most of all, she did not want to disappoint Liu Hong, who had always liked her.
Slowly, Su Yao lifted her head and looked at Lin Qing.
Her eyes were bloodshot, but a trace of clarity now shone within them.
“Then… what should I do?”
“Put down the knife. We’ll call the police and let them handle it.
I believe the law will give you a just verdict.”
Lin Qing pressed on, striking while the iron was hot.
Su Yao looked down at the knife in her hand, then at Dog Brother on the ground. Her body trembled.
She knew Lin Qing was right, but she still felt an overwhelming sense of injustice.
“To let him go… I really can’t accept it…”
“I know you’re in pain, but you can’t let hatred blind you.
You’re still young, with so many wonderful things awaiting you.
Your life has only just begun; don’t let hatred destroy it.
Trust me, the law will give you justice.”
Lin Qing’s voice was gentle yet full of conviction.
He knew Su Yao was battling an internal struggle, so he needed to give her more courage.
Su Yao’s body trembled even more violently, and the knife in her hand wavered.
She closed her eyes, tears streaming down her cheeks.
“Can I… can I really let it go?”
“Yes, you absolutely can.
You’re not fighting alone; we’ll all help you.”
Lin Qing extended his hand and clasped Su Yao’s.
His hand was warm, offering Su Yao a measure of strength.
Su Yao opened her eyes, looking at Lin Qing, then at the knife in her hand.
She took a deep breath, then slowly released her grip.
*Clang!* The knife clattered to the ground, its sound sharp and clear.
The bloodstains on the blade gleamed particularly harshly under the light.
Lin Qing let out a sigh of relief, knowing Su Yao had finally given up.
He looked at Su Yao, his heart aching for her.
Su Yao’s face still bore tear tracks, but her eyes held a newfound sense of release.
“Thank you, Lin Qing.”
“It’s alright. It’s all over now.”
Lin Qing gently embraced Su Yao, patting her back.
Su Yao buried her face in Lin Qing’s arms and wept openly.
All her grievances, all her unwillingness, all her fears transformed into tears, pouring out freely.
Lin Qing said nothing, simply holding her silently, allowing her to vent.
He knew Su Yao needed this release.
After her crying subsided, Su Yao’s emotions calmed considerably.
She lifted her head from Lin Qing’s embrace, her eyes filled with gratitude.
“Lin Qing, you truly are my benefactor.”
“We’re friends, aren’t we?”
Lin Qing said with a smile.
“Yes, friends.”
Su Yao also smiled, though her smile carried a hint of bitterness.
She glanced at the knife on the ground, then at Dog Brother.
Her eyes were still full of hatred, but now tinged with helplessness.
“Dog Brother, he…”
“He will face the judgment of the law.”
Lin Qing knew what Su Yao wanted to say, so he directly interrupted her.
“Let’s call the police.”
Su Yao nodded.
Lin Qing took out his phone and dialed the emergency number.
Soon, the police arrived at the scene.
The officers meticulously examined the area and questioned Lin Qing and Su Yao.
Su Yao recounted the entire incident to the police in detail.
After listening, the police expressed sympathy for Su Yao.
However, they also sternly informed her that she could not take revenge into her own hands.
Ultimately, the police took Dog Brother away and brought Su Yao back to the station for a statement.
Lin Qing also went to the police station; he wanted to stay with Su Yao.
At the station, Su Yao’s emotions became agitated once more.
She could not accept that Dog Brother would only be imprisoned for a few years, rather than receiving a death sentence.
Lin Qing patiently reasoned with Su Yao, assuring her that the law was just.
“Dog Brother deserves what’s coming to him; he will definitely be punished.
But you can’t let your hatred for him drag you down too.
You have a beautiful future; don’t ruin yourself for his sake.”
Lin Qing’s words gradually calmed Su Yao.
She knew Lin Qing was right, but she still felt a deep unease.
After their statements were taken, the police allowed Lin Qing and Su Yao to leave.
On the way home, Su Yao remained silent.
Lin Qing knew she was struggling, so he did not disturb her.
Upon returning home, Su Yao locked herself in her room, refusing to speak to anyone.
Left with no other option, Lin Qing called Su Yao’s parents.
Upon hearing that their daughter was in trouble, Su Yao’s parents rushed back immediately.
Seeing Su Yao shut away in her room, they became incredibly worried.
Su Yao’s mother gently knocked on the door and softly asked, “Yaoyao, are you alright? Please open the door and let Mama see you.”
Su Yao did not respond.
Seeing his daughter remain silent, Su Yao’s father turned to Lin Qing and said, “Lin Qing, please tell us, what exactly happened?”
Lin Qing recounted the entire incident to Su Yao’s parents.
After listening, Su Yao’s parents were utterly shocked.
They had never imagined Dog Brother would do such a thing.
Su Yao’s mother trembled with rage, wishing she could tear Dog Brother into a thousand pieces.
Although Su Yao’s father was also furious, he maintained his composure.
He knew the most important thing now was to help his daughter calm down.
“Yaoyao, Mama and Papa know you’ve been wronged, but you mustn’t do anything foolish.”
Su Yao’s father spoke to her through the door.
“Mama and Papa will always love you. Don’t do anything foolish.”
Still, there was no response from the room.
Su Yao’s mother grew anxious, tears welling in her eyes.
“Yaoyao, please open the door, Mama begs you.”
Lin Qing looked at Su Yao’s parents, feeling helpless himself.
He knew Su Yao needed time to process everything.
“Uncle, Auntie, please don’t rush her. Let Su Yao have some time alone.”
Su Yao’s parents reluctantly followed Lin Qing’s advice and left Su Yao’s room.
Lin Qing sat in the living room, gazing at the closed door, filled with worry.
He had no idea what Su Yao might do.
After a while, Su Yao’s parents returned.
They brought some food, urging Lin Qing to eat a little.
Lin Qing had no appetite and only drank some water.
Su Yao’s parents looked at Lin Qing, their hearts brimming with gratitude.
“Lin Qing, thank you. If it weren’t for you, Yaoyao might have…”
Su Yao’s mother choked up at this point, unable to finish her sentence.
Lin Qing shook his head and said, “Uncle, Auntie, you don’t need to thank me. It’s what I should do.”
“You truly are a good child.”
Su Yao’s father sighed with emotion.
That night, Lin Qing stayed over at Su Yao’s house.
He worried Su Yao might do something foolish, so he wanted to stay by her side.
Su Yao’s parents also couldn’t sleep, keeping vigil in the living room.
The next morning, Su Yao finally opened her room door.
Her eyes were swollen and red, and tear tracks still marked her face.
Su Yao’s parents, seeing their daughter finally emerge, immediately rushed to her.
“Yaoyao, are you alright?”
Su Yao shook her head, remaining silent.
She walked into the living room and saw Lin Qing sitting on the sofa, a warm feeling surging through her heart.
“Lin Qing…”
“It’s alright. It’s all over now.”
Lin Qing stepped forward and embraced Su Yao.
Su Yao buried her face in Lin Qing’s arms and cried again.
This time, her sobs lacked the heart-wrenching intensity of before, replaced by a trace of grievance and helplessness.
Su Yao’s parents, seeing their daughter finally cry, also breathed a sigh of relief.
They knew that letting it out was a good sign.
After a long while, Su Yao finally stopped crying.
She lifted her head from Lin Qing’s embrace, her eyes now filled with resolve.
“I won’t do anything foolish again.”
“Good, that’s the right attitude.”
Lin Qing said with relief.
Su Yao’s parents also broke into smiles.
“Yaoyao, we’re just glad you’re alright.”
Su Yao nodded.
“Mama, Papa, I’m sorry for making you worry.”
“Silly child, don’t talk about apologies. We are your parents.”
Su Yao’s mother held her hand, speaking with tenderness.
“Lin Qing, thank you.”
Su Yao turned to Lin Qing, saying sincerely.
“We’re friends. No need for thanks.”
Lin Qing said with a smile.
“Mm.”
Su Yao nodded.
At the police station, Dog Brother received his deserved punishment.
He was sentenced to five years in prison.
While this outcome didn’t entirely satisfy Su Yao, it brought her a great deal of relief.
After all, Dog Brother had been punished, and she had also cleared her own name.
Su Yao’s life returned to normal.
She went back to school and continued her studies.
Lin Qing also resumed his own life.
Their friendship, forged through this incident, grew even deeper.
One was lively and cheerful, the other gentle and reserved.
Their friendship was like a beautiful landscape.
At school, Su Yao also became more mature and composed.
She was no longer as willful as before, having learned how to face life’s challenges.
She knew that life would always present unexpected setbacks.
But as long as one faced them bravely, they could surely be overcome.
She also learned to cherish the people around her.
She knew that family and friends were the most important treasures in her life.
Lin Qing also learned a great deal from Su Yao.
He learned how to help others and how to confront difficulties.
He also learned to cherish and be grateful.
He knew that life would always hold unexpected surprises.
But as long as one felt them with an open heart, they would surely be discovered.
He also learned how to love.
He knew that love was selfless dedication, a giving, and also a receiving.
Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, university life came to an end.
Lin Qing and Su Yao welcomed graduation season.
They rented a house together and embarked on a new life.
Lin Qing found a job at a large enterprise.
Through his hard work and talent, he quickly gained recognition within the company.
Su Yao also opened her own dessert shop.
Her dessert shop became incredibly popular, quickly transforming into a local internet sensation.
Both achieved considerable success in their respective fields.
Their lives, too, grew increasingly better.
Lin Qing and Su Yao’s friendship continued to flourish.
They supported each other, encouraged each other, and grew together.
Their story became a beautiful legend.
****
It was unclear whether it was the increased time spent together that instilled a newfound confidence in Su Yao’s heart, or the presence of Liu Hong, the ‘fourth person,’ that slightly tempered her madness, making her somewhat apprehensive and preventing her from truly losing control.
Throughout their interactions, while Su Yao had gathered information about him, Lin Qing, too, had gradually begun to understand everything about her.
‘Using force to stop Su Yao?’
‘That method wouldn’t work.’
Even if he and Liu Hong combined their strength, they probably wouldn’t be a match for Su Yao alone.
Though he had once faced Su Yao at the hospital, that victory had been a lucky one, aided by the effects of anesthesia.
In a one-on-one fight, without external help, he would lose terribly.
Despite never having fully witnessed Su Yao in action, her everyday movements suggested immense strength.
Therefore, Lin Qing immediately abandoned the idea of a forceful intervention to prevent Su Yao from killing.
He had to find another approach.
However, even with a plan forming in his mind, Lin Qing hesitated, knowing that one misstep could prove fatal.
“Lin Qing, what are you waiting for? If you don’t act soon, this man’s blood will run dry! Killing, even if not by your own hand, but by consequence, is rather amusing.”
But then, hearing Su Yao’s ‘friendly’ reminder, Lin Qing sighed inwardly, realizing he had no more time for hesitation; he had to act swiftly.
The moment Lin Qing entered the room, he glanced at the fruit bowl on a nearby table. Unlike Liu Hong, who had focused all his attention on Su Yao, Lin Qing silently observed the room’s furnishings. Soon, he spotted a small, delicate fruit knife in the bowl. As he picked it up, looking at the sharp blade, a pang of discomfort went through Lin Qing.
However, after dealing with the vicious dogs and guards earlier, Lin Qing’s hair hadn’t had a chance to return to normal, leaving his expression exposed and impossible to hide.
Su Yao observed Lin Qing’s expression, blinking in slight confusion, then burst into uncontrollable laughter as if something had just dawned on her.
“Lin Qing, you’re not actually thinking of harming yourself to threaten me, are you?”
Lin Qing was not adept at concealing his emotions, and combined with her understanding of him, she knew he wouldn’t use a fruit knife to hurt her.
Thus, Su Yao quickly deduced his plan.
It was truly amusing. Su Yao’s eyes sparkled with laughter as she looked at Lin Qing, her affection for him growing even more.
‘Such a naive man, no matter how one looks at him, he’s simply adorable!’
Of course, this was only because he was Lin Qing, not just any other man.
Liu Hong, watching the unfolding events, heard Su Yao’s words and looked at his ‘brother’ Lin Qing, utterly bewildered about what was going on in his mind.
If Su Yao truly intended to kill, Lin Qing’s self-harm would be useless.
‘Make her stop!’
Lin Qing had said before that he had no relationship with Su Yao.
In that case, even if Lin Qing died in front of Su Yao, she wouldn’t show any change in expression.
They weren’t lovers, after all.
“Exactly.”
However, as both Liu Hong and Su Yao looked towards Lin Qing, his face no longer held a troubled expression.
Instead, he nodded seriously.
Then, the tip of the knife moved towards his chest.
Lin Qing looked up at Su Yao, his dark eyes filled with solemnity.
He was showing that he wasn’t joking.
Lin Qing was not a brilliant man; at this moment, this was the only way he could think of to stop Su Yao from killing.
He was relying on Su Yao’s obsession with him.
Through their entanglement over this period, Su Yao’s relentless attitude was as if Lin Qing were her caged bird, unable to escape the cage no matter how he struggled.
So, now, it was time for a choice.
To continue killing, or to prevent his self-harm.
Lin Qing knew that his act of self-harm for Dog Brother’s sake seemed utterly foolish, even brainless in others’ eyes.
It showed a disregard for his own well-being.
Self-sacrifice wasn’t supposed to be like this.
However, he could not bear to watch Su Yao fall further, nor did he want her hands to be stained with human life.
He also didn’t want to see the skull above her head turn black.
It would spiral out of control.
So, after an initial moment of internal conflict, Lin Qing had made up his mind.
From this moment on, this was a gamble between him and Su Yao, and an unpredictable one at that.
“Lin Qing, stop joking around.”
Upon seeing the expression on Lin Qing’s face, Su Yao’s smile gradually faded, and her gaze turned chillingly towards him, unable to tolerate things spiraling out of her control.
However, Lin Qing’s response to Su Yao’s words was to thrust the knife’s tip directly towards his chest.
Blood instantly spilled down the blade, making Su Yao instinctively clench her fist.
“Now, you have two choices: continue killing, or choose to save me.”
Lin Qing spoke, enduring the pain. Knowing that Su Yao was not easily fooled, he didn’t rely on luck but truly stabbed himself in the chest.
However, the knife tip only cut through skin and flesh, without damaging any internal organs.
He had precise control, understanding the severity, otherwise, the injured guards would already be dead.
Yet, apart from Liu Hong, Su Yao was unaware of this.
Blood flowed unstoppably from the wound, appearing quite terrifying.
In Su Yao’s eyes, it was a blinding red.
Su Yao’s gaze towards Lin Qing turned cold, but Lin Qing met her stare unflinchingly. Their eyes locked in mid-air, neither willing to yield.
Liu Hong, watching from the side, broke out in a cold sweat. He hadn’t expected Lin Qing to actually stab himself in the chest.
‘Did he really want to die?!’
‘Madman!’
‘Damn it.’
‘Everyone’s gone crazy except me!’
Seeing Su Yao make no move, Lin Qing tightened his grip on the knife, and blood gushed out even more profusely.
“STOP!!!!!”
However, just as Lin Qing exerted more force, Su Yao was the first to concede.
She screamed loudly, covering her head with her hands, and released the dagger she held.
With a *clang*, the dagger fell to the ground, leaving Liu Hong utterly dumbfounded.
This time, Lin Qing had won.
Watching Su Yao’s act of compromise, Lin Qing breathed a sigh of relief, thinking, ‘I finally made it!’
He had prevented Su Yao from killing!
The skull hadn’t turned black either.
Even though he was always the one getting hurt, this outcome still made Lin Qing unable to stop smiling.
His smile was gentle, his eyes sparkling.
Radiant like the sun.
“Lin Qing!”
Then, after Su Yao stopped screaming, a familiar angry voice rang out.
Just like the scene at the hospital, it was Su Yao’s furious voice after Lin Qing prevented her from killing.
However, while Lin Qing’s heart had been filled with fear back then, now he felt lighthearted, his smile unwavering.
Even when Su Yao quickly rushed forward, grabbing his arm with such force that it hurt intensely.
“Why did you do that! I just wanted to kill him! You shouldn’t have stopped me! That trash isn’t worth dying for!”
Su Yao’s angry voice resonated again, demanding to know what Lin Qing was thinking.
How could he be willing to sacrifice his life for a scumbag?
If she hadn’t yelled stop, Lin Qing would have really stabbed his heart!
“No matter who you want to kill, as long as I am by your side, you will never succeed.”
Lin Qing spoke, not struggling, but leaning his head against Su Yao’s shoulder, his voice muffled against her ear.
It was like an unbreakable curse.
Su Yao listened, her face momentarily blank, then she recovered and spoke into Lin Qing’s ear as well.
“Then let’s see! Next time, you won’t get another chance like this.”
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