Yin Zhongtian’s gaze darkened as he studied Ye Zhengchen, lost in thought. The atmosphere grew strange, prompting me to adjust it with a forced smile. “How could that be? Back then, senior brother and senior sister-in-law were so kind to me. Even if I lost my memory, I would always be grateful.”
Despite my effort, the atmosphere charged. Ye Zhengchen raised his eyebrows, smiling insincerely. “Pity you left so hastily, not giving me a chance for a proper goodbye. I’ve regretted it for so long. I often told your senior sister-in-law: This girl just left without a word; it’s truly heart-wrenching… especially those twenty-nine tutoring fees she owes me.”
Mentioning the tutoring fees made blood rush to my abdomen, which I swallowed forcefully. Ye Zhengchen smiled, adding, “Ask your senior sister-in-law if you don’t believe me.”
I wanted to ask if he had really said such things to Yu Yin, laughing in my dreams. Hearing “senior sister-in-law,” Yin Zhongtian relaxed a bit, looking more spirited. “Xiao Bing, haven’t you paid back the tutoring fees you owe Ye Staff Officer?”
I laughed dryly. “Don’t take it seriously.”
How would Ye Staff Officer remember those tutoring fees? He’s just joking.”
“Yes, just joking,” Ye Zhengchen smiled. “I’m not a petty person. I’m just someone who says what’s on my mind… If you want to pay me back, I don’t mind.”
I rubbed my forehead, squeezing out a smile. “Senior brother, you’ve become more humorous over the years.”
“You’re too kind!”
The dishes had just been served, and after a few rounds of toasting, I was getting a headache.
When Yin Zhongtian went to the restroom, I could finally spit out the blood I’d been holding back. “Ye Zhengchen, what do you want?”
“I don’t want anything…” Ye Zhengchen played with his wine glass. “Why do you distance yourself from me? Admitting I’m your ex-boyfriend won’t disgrace you, right?”
“This is a matter of dignity. If you were in prison, would you want me to find an ex-boyfriend to rescue you?”
Ye Zhengchen sneered. “Don’t say I can’t go to prison. Even if I did, there would be plenty of people to save me, without you sacrificing your body…”
I quickly opened the door to check the hallway, ensuring Yin Zhongtian hadn’t returned.
