Chapter 2099: Brother Stands Up for You

Yaen Chi was stunned.

Crying?

Crying while holding him?

He was sitting, having to lean back slightly to make it easier for her to hug him. Even with just this bit of support, he felt pain, but why did it hurt in such a sweet way?

Yaen Chi had already forgotten that someone might start cursing. He hugged Ye Wanting back, but didn’t hold her tightly, his arms forming a gentle arc, maintaining a respectful distance. He gently stroked her back, soothing her softly, “Don’t listen to him, it’s all fake. I’m perfectly fine, no more crying.”

Ye Wanting sniffed once, unable to cry loudly, instead sobbing quietly, which made her even more pitiable. She looked up, her gaze pouring down worry, “Really? Then why are you… being under house arrest?”

“It’s not house arrest. My grandfather has a special status, and all those under him are soldiers. They are concerned for my safety, so he sent people to guard me.”

“Really?”

Ye Wanting wasn’t entirely convinced, “But yesterday there was no one guarding.”

There were indeed guards in the hallway.

Yaen Chi asked, “Who did you come with yesterday?”

“Brother Shu, why?” Ye Wanting was confused, still crying, unable to stop herself, staring at him, tears rolling down continuously.

Yaen Chi gently wiped away her tears, “They know Xu Shu.”

That’s why they didn’t stop him.

“That scoundrel trying to scare you is my brother. Those at the door are his people. I’ll talk to him later, and they won’t come to guard the door anymore. They’ll recognize you, and when you come, they won’t stop you. I’ll scold him later.”

Ye Wanting blinked, her mouth still pouting, but she was speechless.

Yaen Chi was very fond of her, his fingers were wet with her tears, so he switched hands to wipe them away, thinking how she could cry like this, and yet feeling secretly delighted.

At her age, what could she hide? All her concern for him was clearly visible.

Never in his life had he been this gentle, soothing words never left his mouth, “I’ll scold him later for scaring you to tears. Brother will stand up for you.”

A certain man surnamed Li, who would certainly curse…

He was originally planning to run, the door was open there, if he really ran, Yaen Chi wouldn’t be able to catch him, and he could hide for a few days.

But when Ye Wanting surged towards Yaen Chi, all his radar switched on, he stared at the scene wide-eyed.

Xu Shu was still there, he didn’t avoid it at all, looking openly. Li Jian thought, after all, it’s his own brother, family disgrace shouldn’t be spread, if that pathetic situation got out, how embarrassing. So he stealthily stretched out a hand, covering Xu Shu’s eyes.

Watching, he got indignant anew, how could Yaen Chi, such a jerk, meet someone who’s completely devoted and concerned about him? How is he worthy, specializing in deceiving innocent girls who haven’t seen the real world, utterly shameless!

Xu Shu peeked out from beneath someone’s palm, asking quietly, “Really not running?”

“Why run? He can’t beat me!”

Though he spoke confidently, he was quite guilty, proactively explaining, “I was really just kidding, didn’t expect you to take it seriously. Sorry, I’ll let everyone recognize you later, making sure you won’t be stopped in the future when you come.”

The voice came from behind, Ye Wanting was suddenly startled, her face turning pale instantly!

She… she…

She rushed onto Yaen Chi, with people watching beside!

She quickly let go, stood aside with her hands behind her back, glanced at Li Jian, frowning, clearly still wary.