Chapter 39: Suspicion

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Joker!

In her previous life, besides Scarlet Flame, he was the person she trusted the most.

Why would he have a conflict at Qin Heng’s place?

Not long after he ran past, a person in a white coat also chased after him.

Looking at that familiar figure, Hu Jian could not think properly as her mind was filled with so many questions.

Forget about Joker, why was Lin Yan here too?!

Her expression turned cold. She instructed the bartender to stay where he was and not to move. She turned to follow Lin Yan.

However, after walking past a few turns, she was hugged by a man from behind and her mouth was covered.

The man’s broad chest wrapped around Hu Jian but he did not do anything to hurt her.

Hu Jian looked up at him. Lin Yan put his index finger to his lips and told her to keep quiet.

Lin Yan then released his hand when Hu Jian nodded.

He brought her through the private rooms, the dark underground garage and then brought Hu Jian to the safe ground level.

“Why are you here?”

“Why are you here?”

The two of them stood still and silently looked at each other for a moment. They then asked the same question at the same time.

After asking the same question, the two of them fell silent again.

As Hu Jian was taking the identity of Little Hu Jian, a young and inexperienced girl. It was really hard to explain why she had appeared in the bar.

She was afraid that Lin Yan would get jealous and say that she had been led astray by someone else.

If he were to repeat what happened last time, Hu Jian herself would feel troubled.

She was an adult in her twenties. Even if she liked someone, the initiative should be hers!

Lin Yan’s eyes were lowered and his fingers were slightly curled. It was as if he was thinking about how to explain this matter.

After a long while, he said, “I was just sent by the director to pick up designated equipment. I heard an explosion here and I was afraid that someone would be injured so I came over.”

… This reason sounded legitimate, and it could also explain why he was wearing a white coat, but… why was he so familiar with the layout of this bar. Why did he also clearly know to avoid Joker?

Hu Jian’s eyes were filled with disbelief. She was not a gullible three-year-old child.

Lin Yan sighed and added, “When I came in just now, I saw him putting away his gun and coincidentally saw your back view. I was afraid that something would happen to you so I followed behind him to confirm if it was you. As for why I’m so familiar with the layout of this place, it’s because before this place became a bar, it used to be the affiliated hospital of our hospital.”

This… made some sense, but the black suit incident and the information he had revealed to her made it seem that it was not so simple.

Hu Jian had her reservations and gave a faint “oh”. Wait till she went back to check the information and get evidence…

…

Lin Yan’s reason sounded legitimate, so it was Hu Jian’s turn.

While Hu Jian was racking her brain thinking of an explanation, Lin Yan asked her, “Why are you here? Did that boy bring you here?”

Lin Yan’s subconscious did not think that Hu Jian would come to such a place on her own.

Hu Jian’s eyelashes fluttered as if fate had caught the back of her neck, making her unable to speak.

She lowered her head to look at the tip of her toes and was ready to fool him with her silence. However, Lin Yan obviously would not give her the chance.

He looked at her seriously. “If you don’t say anything, I’ll take your silence as an agreement to what I said.”

How could Hu Jian let Li Yang take the blame for something he did not do? She took a deep breath and said resolutely, “This has nothing to do with him.”

Lin Yan put his hand into his pocket and waited for her to continue.

Hu Jian closed her eyes and cleared her throat. She made up his mind and said willfully, “Can’t I be curious?”

“Yes, you can do anything. As long as you don’t leave me, you’ll always be free.”

Lin Yan’s tone was indifferent. He took her hand and interlocked her fingers with his.

After returning from a business trip, it felt as if he was more difficult to deal with…

He did such things so naturally, making Hu Jian completely unable to guard against him.

“Next time you’re curious about such a dangerous thing, remember to tell me. I’ll accompany you. You’re already so old, don’t let others worry about you anymore. If anything happens to you…”

When Lin Yan said this, he paused for a moment and furrowed his brows. He did not want to continue.

He changed the topic and said, “You don’t need to worry about your father’s matter. I will get to the bottom of it. The most important thing for you now is to return to Class A, study hard, and get into a school of your choice with your College Entrance Examination results.”

“…”

Were all teachers and parents in the world like this?

Hu Jian felt a headache coming on. She did not want to return to Class A at all. Returning to Class A meant that she had no freedom.

However, at this juncture, she had just tried to joke with the other party so she could not rebut him.

Hu Jian pondered for a moment and said, “I will do what I have to do.”

How could Lin Yan not understand what she meant?

However, he did not hold her back. He just rubbed her head and said, “Don’t skip classes in the future..”