Chapter 8: Our Ahye

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

“You’re the turtle here! Your whole family are turtles! Let me tell you, you’re insulting your comrade. Right now, I’m teaching you a lesson on behalf of your leader. If you ever dare to say a bad word about our Tang Ye again, try it!”

As she threatened, she casually took a few steps back, preparing to escape if Sun Zhi decided to attack.

“Chen Lan, you b*tch, how dare you hit me?”

Sun Zhi was no gentleman, and he didn’t care whether he was dealing with a woman or not. If someone dared to touch him, he would certainly retaliate.

Just as he was about to react, a soldier who had been standing guard nearby hurried over and stood in front of Chen Lan, watching Sun Zhi vigilantly.

Behind Sun Zhi, Liang Chen also quickly restrained him and whispered in his ear, “Forget it, why bother arguing with a woman? Besides, she’s now Tang Ye’s wife and her father is the army commander. You don’t need to provoke her.”

Sun Zhi snorted. Tang Ye had outstanding abilities and remarkable military achievements, and everyone knew that the higher-ups valued him highly. No one wanted to make an enemy out of him.

Additionally, Chen Lan’s father, Chen Jun, was an army commander in another group of army. Although he didn’t directly lead them, he was not someone Sun Zhi could easily offend.

But he wasn’t the type to endure grievances inside. He was secretly planning to go to Tang Ye later to complain about Chen Lan’s actions. He didn’t believe that Tang Ye would protect a wife who tried her best to cheat on a man before or after marriage.

Now that they were at the entrance of the military compound, more and more people were surrounding them. Chen Lan looked at the now subdued Sun Zhi, then suddenly turned her gaze toward Liang Chen.

She motioned for the soldier in front of her to step aside, indicating that everything was fine now. Then she walked over to face Liang Chen, looking at him rightfully. “Liang Chen, return my motorcycle!”

Liang Chen had initially thought that she was going to try some soft tactics with him, but he was surprised when she immediately asked for her motorcycle. He couldn’t help but widen his eyes as he looked at her.

On the other side, Sun Zhi, who had just calmed down, came rushing over again. “Chen Lan, you’re shameless! That motorcycle was a gift from you to Ahchen. How can you have the nerve to ask for it back now?”

Chen Lan glanced at him sideways, “Did I speak to you? Why are you barking here? Those who didn’t know better will think Liang Chen had some incredible authority, needing you as a spokesperson wherever he goes.”

Sun Zhi was once again about to erupt, but Liang Chen, who had realized the situation, quickly held him back. “Chen Lan, are you facing any difficulties? If you are, we can help you.”

Liang Chen was a smart person. He saw that more people were gathering around, so he avoided discussing the motorcycle issue and instead inquired if she needed help, presenting himself as gentle, considerate, and understanding.

“I’m not facing any difficulties, and if I do, our Ahye will help me.”

“Then, you are…”

She looked at Liang Chen with an innocent expression. “Before I got married, you told me you wanted to borrow money to buy a motorcycle, and you used that motorcycle as collateral. If you cannot repay me the money after I get married, you will give me the motorcycle.”

As she spoke, her eyes turned red, “The money I lent you was part of the dowry my father gave me. There was also the betrothal gift from Ahye. I thought you would repay me quickly, that’s why I lent it to you. But now, even after I’m married, you still haven’t shown any intention to repay me. Are you trying to default on your debt? I trusted your character, which is why I didn’t ask you to sign an IOU. How could you go back on your word?”

Tears rolled down Chen Lan’s cheeks in large drops while she spoke. Combined with her pitiful appearance, she easily garnered sympathy from the people around her. Even the soldiers on guard behind her glared at Liang Chen with anger.

When he received the motorcycle, he rode it around a few times to flaunt it. At the time, there were rumors that it was a gift from Chen Lan. Little did they know that she had loaned the money to him using her dowry and betrothal gift. It seemed that he probably had no intention of returning it from the beginning.

However, not many people shared this perspective. Due to Chen Lan’s character, most were more inclined to believe Liang Chen — such as the person standing beside him, Sun Zhi.

“Chen Lan, nonsense! Do you have any evidence to prove that Ahchen asked you for a loan?”

“Well, do you have any evidence to prove that I gave it to him?” Chen Lan retorted.

Sun Zhi choked. Indeed, no one had witnessed Chen Lan giving the motorcycle to Liang Chen.

Liang Chen felt a bit frustrated. He suddenly remembered back then, he had tried to prevent people from gossiping by not allowing her to give him gifts openly. However, he unexpectedly fell into this awkward situation.