Pampered by the Toughest Man After Divorce
Chapter 1418 - 1240: Xiao’ai, Dabao, Xiaobei

Chapter 1418: Chapter 1240: Xiao’ai, Dabao, Xiaobei

When confronted with others, she might not be able to speak the truth, but facing Zhou Chang, whom she had grown up with, she clenched her teeth, "Brother Zhou Chang, if I told you that I just fought with Zhou Xianzhi and the injuries on my body were caused by her, would you believe me?"

"Zhou Xianzhi?" Zhou Chang had never liked his half-sister from a different mother and had minimal contact with her, but he knew that Zhou Xianzhi liked to appear weak outside, though it was a different story back at home.

She had several times pretended to be frail in front of their father, claiming that he bullied her, leading their father, who always took her side, to not spare Zhou Chang from beatings.

Moreover, Zhou Chang was aware of the feelings Chen Lingyun held for him; it was just that she was a few years younger, and with his heavy involvement in Gang matters, they had never discussed marriage.

"I believe, of course, I believe you," Zhou Chang said.

Only then did Chen Lingyun smile: "Since you believe me, then the beating I received was worth it."

"Let’s not talk much now, I’ll help you back," Zhou Chang said.

However, Chen Lingyun was in too much pain, and the injuries affected her walking. After a few steps, she still moved very slowly and could hardly step forward, prompting Zhou Chang to simply carry her in his arms.

Chen Lingyun was momentarily stunned but soon wrapped her arms around Zhou Chang, burying her head in his chest.

She thought to herself, this beating was truly worth it.

Zhou Chang carried Chen Lingyun all the way into her room. After placing her on the bed, he asked her, "Where are you hurt? I’ll apply some medicine."

"..." Chen Lingyun dared not say, only shyly looking at Zhou Chang: "It’s nothing serious, I’ll have Juxiang apply it later."

Juxiang was Chen Lingyun’s maid.

Zhou Chang wouldn’t let it go: "I’ve seen the conflict between you and Zhou Xianzhi over the years; it’s all because of me. Now that I’m here, what’s the harm in applying some medicine for you? Besides, we’ve already been so close before..."

The two of them had always enjoyed playing together since childhood. Their closeness went without saying; in private, they even held hands. Their relationship was also observed by the elders, even the Butler would sometimes say to Zhou Chang when Chen Lingyun wasn’t practicing seriously, "Zhou Chang, when you have time, take care of Lingyun, teach her."

Once, they went to Zhongnan Mountain on a mission together and, coincidentally, were partnered up. The mountain was pitch black at night, and Chen Lingyun was afraid to go to the latrine alone, so Zhou Chang accompanied her.

But Chen Lingyun had been injured in a sensitive area and still shook her head: "Brother Zhou Chang, we’ve underestimated Zhou Xianzhi before. I always thought she was a weak person, but I didn’t expect her to be so malicious, deliberately targeting embarrassing spots to bully me, knowing I wouldn’t dare accuse her. Neither the gang leader nor even my grandfather could intervene in this matter."

Hearing this, and seeing Chen Lingyun’s prone position, Zhou Chang instantly understood something.

He couldn’t help but look at Chen Lingyun: "Sister Lingyun, are you afraid that after seeing you, I won’t take responsibility, is that it?"

Chen Lingyun hastily shook her head, then said blushing, "Brother Zhou Chang, that’s not what I meant, I am just... too embarrassed!"

"Lingyun, everyone in the Dragon’s Fang Gang knows what our relationship is. I won’t fail you in the future," he said, and then lifted the hem of Chen Lingyun’s skirt.