Chapter 122: Don't Read Too Much Into It

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Liang Jinshang didn’t understand why Gong Xueyuan’s face twisted like that. But at this moment, she couldn’t afford to clash with her. So she calmly said, “Gong Xueyuan, the grudge between us is between you and me. Don’t drag innocent people into it.”

“Do you think I don’t want to go after you?” Gong Xueyuan raised her voice. “But you have so many men guarding you, how could I possibly compete with you? I really can’t see how you’re so cunning—flattering Shang Yucheng on one side, and flirting with Chao Jingyu on the other. Are you being fair to Yucheng?”

“Don’t think everyone is as disgusting as you!” Liang Jinshang couldn’t tolerate Chao Jingyu being slandered. “Chao and I are just friends. Hearing what you said, I really feel sorry for him all these years.”

“Don’t pretend by calling him ‘Doctor Chao.’ I heard everything just now! I can see the affair between you two clearly. How could Yucheng not see it? Chao Jingyu came here because you called him, right? What kind of friend runs over to back you up at your word? I bet you two have already slept together more than eighty percent of the time…”

Liang Jinshang snapped, pushing her roughly. “Shut up!”

Though she didn’t exert much force, Gong Xueyuan fell to the ground.

Liang Jinshang felt something stir inside her and suddenly turned around.

Shang Yucheng was standing behind them.

Not too close, not too far; if Gong Xueyuan spoke at a normal volume, he shouldn’t have heard their conversation.

But she had just raised her voice.

Liang Jinshang’s heart sank. She glanced at Shang Yucheng’s expression but could read nothing.

Gong Xueyuan stood up, pouting with grievance. “Yucheng…”

Shang Yucheng said calmly, “Nian Nian is asleep. Take care of her yourself.”

With that, he stepped toward the elevator, as if to leave.

Neither Gong Xueyuan nor Liang Jinshang moved. After several steps, he turned back and raised an eyebrow at Liang Jinshang. “Not leaving?”

“Leaving.” Liang Jinshang, heavy-hearted, followed him.

Gong Xueyuan had expected that Shang Yucheng, having heard their earlier exchange, would not let this little vixen off easily.

Then she could have embellished everything she saw and heard to him.

From her observations, there was a bit of ambiguity between Liang Jinshang and Chao Jingyu.

Shang Yucheng could not possibly be unaware.

Once he harbored suspicions, any additional evidence from others would make it impossible for Liang Jinshang to explain.

But unexpectedly, Shang Yucheng didn’t ask anything.

Gong Xueyuan was unwilling to accept this; she wanted to call out loudly to Shang Yucheng but suddenly stopped herself.

She suddenly remembered that Shang Yucheng had already sensed her involvement with Hu Zhinan long ago.

But he had always remained calm.

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Only later, when reckoning came, did he show no mercy to Hu Zhinan or the Gong family, revealing his anger.

This time, with Chao Jingyu involved, Shang Yucheng surely wouldn’t touch him.

All his anger would be directed solely at Liang Jinshang.

Thinking of this, a gleeful malice shone in Gong Xueyuan’s eyes. “Haha, I’m waiting to see your comeuppance!”

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Liang Jinshang followed Shang Yucheng all the way to the car.

He said nothing, but she couldn’t remain silent and let him misunderstand her. “Shang Yucheng… you heard what Gong Xueyuan said just now, didn’t you? Don’t overthink it, I…”

“No need to explain.” Shang Yucheng steered the wheel. “Even if I don’t understand you, I’m not unfamiliar with A Yu.”

His words sounded trusting of them.

But somehow, it left a bad taste.

Liang Jinshang forced a smile. “Then I really have to thank Chao Jingyu. If it weren’t for his solid character, with someone else, you might have really believed it.”

Shang Yucheng glanced at her during a break in driving. “You should indeed thank him.”

Liang Jinshang knew he was referring to the matter of Gong Nian.

Hearing this, she discerned a hint of displeasure beneath his seemingly calm tone.

Probably for a man like Shang Yucheng, his girlfriend seeking help from another man was a direct blow to his masculine pride.

Even if that man was his best friend.

Liang Jinshang’s emotions all night finally found a vent. Her throat tightened. “Shang Yucheng, but I came to you first.”

She didn’t want to recall the hurtful words he said after the incident, but she remembered that when she was nearly in tears with worry—he was holding Gong Nian while Gong Xueyuan stood by.

So much time had passed since the incident, yet he couldn’t spare a second to say something reassuring to her.

But Shang Yucheng gave her no assurances.

Liang Jinshang didn’t want to debate who mattered more between her and Gong Nian.

Because this concerned Nanyi’s safety, she only wished for a stable resolution.

—Chao Jingyu was the one who represented “stability.”

Shang Yucheng slammed on the brakes hard. Liang Jinshang was caught off guard, and the seatbelt tightened sharply across her.

The car pulled to the side. Shang Yucheng rolled down the window and lit a cigarette.

“Liang Jinshang, sooner or later, you’ll be dragged down by these two.” His voice was cold.

Liang Jinshang didn’t deny it.

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But if we look at it that way, who’s to blame but those two for being unlucky and getting tangled up with her first?

She spoke softly, “Shang Yucheng, can you do me a favor and let Nanyi go this time? When she’s out, I’ll talk to her and ask her to accompany Liang Xizhou abroad for treatment, far away from you all.”

“A cripple fighting over a woman with me, and I’m supposed to pay for his treatment abroad? And a madman who almost killed someone—I’m supposed to put in the effort to save him?” Shang Yucheng sneered thinly. “In your heart, you think I’m some kind of philanthropist?”

Liang Jinshang asked, “Then what do you plan to do?”

“I won’t do anything. This is me doing it for your sake.”

Shang Yucheng paused, and Liang Jinshang knew it wouldn’t end there.

Sure enough, he continued, “As for how the Gong family will seek justice for their youngest daughter, I won’t interfere. Since you care so much about others, you should be able to understand parents who almost lost their little girl, and do something for your own family, hmm?”

Liang Jinshang struggled to find her voice. “You won’t interfere, so… does that mean you’ll stand by and watch?”

“Not that bad.” Shang Yucheng reached out with his free hand and took hold of Liang Jinshang’s hand, playing with it. “My girlfriend doesn’t like me having too much contact with the Gong family, so of course I’ll cooperate.”

Though he held her hand, Liang Jinshang felt worlds apart from him.

No matter how grand his words sounded, she could read the plainest truth—

He was very angry about Gong Nian’s injury.

For her, Liang Jinshang, he wouldn’t personally step in to punish anyone.

But he wouldn’t side with her either.

Liang Jinshang didn’t know what to say, only managing a bitter laugh. “I’m so glad you have that awareness…”

“Glad is good.” Shang Yucheng seemed not to catch her sarcasm. He raised the hand he held to his lips and lightly kissed it. “So, I want equal treatment.”

Liang Jinshang suddenly looked up at him.

Her eyes were red—whether from grievance or anger, she couldn’t tell.

So that was what he had been waiting to say.

And he still had the nerve to warn her not to get too close to Chao Jingyu.