Chapter 7: Handsome Guy

There was no reply from Lin Xi. Su Shiyi knew that her words might have carried more meaning than she intended, and she couldn’t be bothered to guess what Lin Xi might be thinking. After all, she had already reminded her of the situation she was in.

As for whether she should get up—well, they weren’t that close. Whatever choice Lin Xi made, Su Shiyi wasn’t going to interfere.

But she had to consider Lin Jiayan’s feelings. She thought for a long time, repeatedly editing the message in the conversation box. She kept looking at the screenshots from Lin Xi’s social media but still didn’t know how to tell Lin Jiayan.

At this moment, Lin Xi replied: 【I specifically asked a friend and went through several connections to finally find a classmate of Zhao Nian in the management department. It’s confirmed. Thank you.】

【I’m on my way to the school to find him. Also, please apologize to your roommate for me. I’m really sorry, I was fooled by this scumbag.】

Su Shiyi: !

She’s going to find him directly? Is she that bold?

She wanted to say something to stop her but didn’t know where to begin. Lin Xi came from a good family, so she must have a sense of propriety… right?

She replied: 【This isn’t your fault, don’t be too impulsive.】

No reply came.

She waited for five minutes, but still nothing.

Damn, they haven’t already started fighting, have they?

Su Shiyi started to panic. She quickly called Lin Jiayan, explaining everything in a rush to avoid escalating the situation with Lin Xi and Zhao Nian. She didn’t want Lin Jiayan to find out later, only to realize she had been kept in the dark, which would make things even more awkward.

What happened was that she discovered Zhao Nian was cheating, and the other woman was someone she knew. Lin Xi had no idea, Zhao Nian had been deceiving both sides.

She spoke quickly and urgently. Fortunately, it wasn’t a complicated matter, and Lin Jiayan had a sharp mind. After a brief silence, she said she understood.

There was no yelling or crying like Su Shiyi had expected. Lin Jiayan remained calm, and Su Shiyi even heard the sound of things being packed up in the background.

Su Shiyi guessed: “Ah Yan, are you going to find Zhao Nian?”

“Mhm, I know where he is.”

That means she might run into Lin Xi! Su Shiyi immediately felt a chill run down her spine and cautiously told her that Lin Xi was also on her way.

Lin Jiayan simply responded with a “mhm,” indicating she understood.

Su Shiyi hesitated for a moment and then said: “Ah Yan, I’m definitely on your side. I really appreciate everything you’ve done for me. It’s just that Lin Xi is also a very capable girl. If Zhao Nian hadn’t deceived her, she wouldn’t have become the third party…”

Both girls were strong-willed. They were going to confront the scumbag, and Su Shiyi fully supported that. But if a conflict arose between them and it led to the scumbag getting away, that would be unnecessary.

They were both good people, and they were both victims!

Su Shiyi heard Lin Jiayan’s gentle voice on the phone.

“Shiyi, I understand,” Lin Jiayan said softly. “If a man wants to cheat, I’ll solve the man’s problem. Without Lin Xi, there are still ^[1]“Wang Xi, Zhang Xi, Li Xi” is a rhetorical expression used by Lin Jiayan in the text. She lists these names—Wang, Zhang, and Li—alongside “Lin Xi” to suggest that if one … Continue readingWang Xi, Zhang Xi, Li Xi. I’m not naive enough to think that Zhao Nian would have been faithful if he hadn’t known Lin Xi. If Lin Xi didn’t know, then she’s not to blame. Don’t worry, I have it under control.”

“I’m about to take the elevator, the signal might be bad, so I’ll hang up now.”

Su Shiyi lay on her bed, feeling a bit stunned.

Both of them were going to find Zhao Nian. Based on what Lin Xi had said earlier, she seemed like a girl who was bold and straightforward with her emotions, and Gu Pan had mentioned that she was righteous and willing to stand up for her friends. Hmm, most likely, she had a fiery temper.

Lin Jiayan, on the other hand, was a well-rounded student leader, the type of obedient student every teacher would like. Su Shiyi had never even heard her curse. It might actually be good for them to run into each other. If Lin Jiayan didn’t have enough of a presence, Lin Xi wouldn’t let Zhao Nian off easily.

But still, it felt unreliable. She called out, “Kevin.”

“Miss Shiyi, I’m here.”

Su Shiyi felt a bit awkward saying this, but she still asked, “Could you arrange for a few people to find a student from our department named Zhao Nian? He’s about to face… well, just have people keep an eye on him, but they don’t need to protect him. You need to protect those going after him.”

Kevin’s voice didn’t change, “Alright, I’ll arrange it for you right away.”

“If they need to teach him a lesson, you just… well… just make sure nothing too serious happens, you understand, right?”

If anyone else had heard this, they’d probably roll their eyes at Su Shiyi, but Kevin understood her unspoken message.

“Understood, Miss Shiyi. Don’t worry, I get it. Zhao Nian won’t be hurt, and the people looking for him won’t face any consequences. Leave it to me.”

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This was exactly the kind of capable person she needed by her side!

—

Thirty minutes later, Su Shiyi received a report from Kevin.

Lin Xi had rushed in from off-campus, and Lin Jiayan had left from the dorm building. They arrived at nearly the same time. Perhaps because of the strong presence of the two girls, they seemed to sense each other’s energy. When they reached the gymnasium entrance, they exchanged a glance, not asking each other’s names, but silently confirming each other’s identity.

At this moment, they both shared the surname Lin, like true sisters from different fathers and mothers.

Zhao Nian, the scumbag, knew he was in trouble when he saw both Lin Xi and Lin Jiayan walking in together. He had originally planned to escape immediately, but Lin Xi pulled out a loudspeaker from her bag and shouted at him, “Zhao Nian, if you’re a man, stand there and don’t move!”

She had already cranked the volume to the max, and the gymnasium had a roof, so even the students sitting on the stairs could hear it. Lin Xi added loudly, “The guy with the curly hair, wearing the green No. 4 jersey. Zhao Nian, if you have the guts, run! But if you do, you better never come to class tomorrow, the day after, or for the rest of your life!”

“I’m telling you, I don’t care about my graduation certificate, but I will never let you off the hook!”

This was the double-edged sword of pursuing wealthy and powerful girls—Zhao Nian had wanted to use Lin Xi to climb the social ladder, but such girls could easily seek revenge.

Zhao Nian didn’t dare to run anymore. He knew that if Lin Xi said something, she would follow through. Plus, there was no way out for him, the closest exit was packed with people. Everyone took out their phones and aimed them at his face to record.

Zhao Nian didn’t dare to lift his head and instinctively raised his hand to shield his face. His mind was in chaos as students around him discussed what was going on.

Among the people he had played basketball with were students from the same college who didn’t know Lin Xi but recognized Lin Jiayan behind her. Now, Zhao Nian was being scolded by another girl, while his girlfriend stood with her arms crossed, watching the scene. It was definitely an interesting spectacle.

Lin Xi continued her tirade: “Zhao Nian, why aren’t you coming over yet? What, do you want me to lay out a red carpet and invite you in style? Should I also find some professional reporters to take good pictures of you, so the whole internet can see what a scumbag looks like—a man who cheats, lives off women, and lies to both sides!”

One has to admit that Lin Xi was well-prepared. Not only did she shout through the loudspeaker loud enough for the whole venue to hear, but she also pre-recorded a message that could be played on loop at the press of a button.

“Zhao Nian, from the class of 20xx in the School of Management, has a girlfriend but lies about being single, deceiving others’ feelings, despicable and shameless! Zhao Nian, from the class of 20xx in the School of Management…”

Su Shiyi couldn’t help but burst out laughing. This Lin Xi was something else! Afraid of getting tired from arguing at the scene, she directly recorded what she wanted to say and just played it back. That’s so clever.

The situation in the gymnasium was getting even more exciting. More and more students gathered around, filming the spectacle. Even Zhao Nian’s friends, who usually hung out with him, felt embarrassed and didn’t dare stop it. Deep down, they also despised him.

Lin Jiayan, although not exceptionally beautiful, was quite fresh-faced and had excellent grades. She was diligent and well-liked by everyone in the school. Many people believed that Zhao Nian was the one who was reaching above his station by dating her. And now, he had the nerve to cheat?

Even if the relationship had faded and he wanted to break up with her, he could have ended it cleanly. With Lin Jiayan’s personality, she wouldn’t have clung to him.

Zhao Nian reluctantly walked up to Lin Queen Xi, speaking in a submissive tone, “Xixi, I…”

Before he could finish, Lin Xi shoved the loudspeaker right next to his ear. The volume was so loud that Zhao Nian instinctively covered his ears with both hands.

Lin Xi, deliberately wearing high heels over ten centimeters tall, looked down at him coldly, as if she were looking at a dog on the ground.

“I must’ve been blind to choose trash like you. The useless junk you gave me will be packed up and sent to your dorm later. The sneakers I gave you, the game console, and the money I spent on in-game purchases—return everything within three days. Yes, I’m not short of money, but I’d rather sell it, donate it, or even burn it than give it to you.”

Before Zhao Nian could speak, Lin Xi interrupted him: “I have receipts and transfer records, and my family’s lawyer is no slouch either. I’m willing to spend ten times the amount of lawyer fees on this lawsuit, and you’re not going to get away with it. Zhao Nian, I advise you to know your place and not test my patience.”

After saying that, Lin Xi took off her sunglasses from her bag, clicked her high heels, and walked away. As she passed Lin Jiayan, she apologized, “Sorry about this.”

“No need to apologize. It’s not your fault,” Lin Jiayan said, extending a hand. “And I really admire your character. Let’s reintroduce ourselves. I’m Lin Jiayan from the School of Management.”

Lin Xi smiled. “I’m Lin Xi from the School of Foreign Languages.”

The two girls shook hands amicably, exchanged smiles, and Lin Xi nodded at her before walking off.

The gymnasium erupted in a buzz. No one had expected things to unfold like this. But what they didn’t expect was what happened next—

Lin Jiayan slowly walked up to Zhao Nian. She didn’t have the powerful aura that Lin Xi did, and Zhao Nian oddly seemed to relax.

He even tried to justify himself, “Ah Yan, this is all a misunderstanding…”

Slap!

The sound of the slap was loud, and Zhao Nian’s cheek burned with pain. Not only did he not believe it, but the students who had been watching were also stunned.

That was Lin Jiayan! The one who was usually the kindest, the gentlest, and always considerate of others, the one everyone turned to in times of trouble, and who never got into conflicts with anyone. And now, she had slapped him!

Slap!

Another slap, this time across the other side of his face. Both sides were now red and swollen, making them even more symmetrical.

Lin Jiayan stretched her wrist and maintained a gentle and friendly smile on her face, one that could easily be posted on the student council bulletin board.

“Zhao Nian, is your face hurting?”

Slap! Slap!

“Didn’t expect that, huh? There’s more pain coming.”

Zhao Nian, enraged, raised his hand to strike, “You—”

“Go ahead, try it!”

Before Zhao Nian could react, the plainclothes bodyguards Kevin arranged, hidden in the crowd, intercepted him, and Lin Jiayan instantly changed her demeanor, commanding him with authority.

“Zhao Nian, I have the confidence to slap you and leave you today, but do you dare hit me? There are so many people watching, let’s see how thick your face really is.”

Zhao Nian didn’t dare. If he had any ounce of pride left, he would never have done something so shameful, like cheating while living off a woman. Lin Jiayan already had a great reputation in the school, and if he laid a hand on her, his reputation would only get worse.

Although, right now, it didn’t seem like there was much further to fall.

Lin Jiayan had always been a civilized person. Spitting in public was a very uncivilized act, and she never did such a thing.

But when it was directed at someone, it no longer counted as public spitting.

“Hahahahahahaha!”

Su Shiyi was rolling on her bed, laughing. She could hardly believe that the gentle Lin Jiayan would do something so wild and so satisfying.

“What happened next? Ah Yan doesn’t spit, so she probably just spat a little.”

“Yes, Miss Lin Jiayan spat on Zhao Nian, and then she left. Many people were recording videos on-site, and some were even live-streaming. Some streamers, responding to the audience’s requests, went up to interview Zhao Nian about his feelings at that moment.”

Interviewing? Hahahaha, that’s hilarious. Kevin’s description was vivid, and he even found some live footage. Because Lin Xi and Lin Jiayan’s performance was so spectacular, their loudspeaker insults and slaps to Zhao Nian were widely shared by netizens. The footage was even clipped and included in a video collection titled “Bringing Joy When You’re Unhappy.”

The most widely circulated part, however, was when they shook hands and made peace, reintroducing themselves. The reposts and comments were incredibly entertaining. This plot of two women teaming up to take down a scumbag had viewers hooked. The most viral repost read: 【How to deal with a cheating boyfriend: the standard answer. Don’t let the scumbag go invisible!】

Su Shiyi felt that the repost was spot on. Regardless of whether the third party was aware or deceived, public opinion always tends to focus on the woman in such situations. It’s not that the women involved were blameless, but they shouldn’t be used as shields for scumbags.

She continued reading the comments. The internet was full of trolls, and it didn’t take long for an account to pop up, criticizing Lin Xi for being too harsh and Lin Jiayan for being too barbaric. They argued that as women, how could they trample on a man’s pride? Some even made firm statements, claiming that because Zhao Nian had cheated, Lin Jiayan must have been in the wrong!

Su Shiyi: ???

If you’re sick, go get treated, why post nonsense on Weibo?

Most of the people with reasonable opinions still outnumbered the trolls. Many of them jumped in to counter these absurd claims. Most of the accounts defending Zhao Nian were male, with a small number of women, which really confused Su Shiyi.

Men form groups to protect their own interests, but some women just don’t get it and really need to get checked.

Apart from the overwhelming praise of “So satisfying” and “Extremely comfortable,” and a few trolls, some comments made Su Shiyi feel a lump in her throat. These women expressed envy for the girls in the video, as they too had been cheated on by their husbands but couldn’t get a divorce for various reasons.

There were children involved, pressure from both sets of parents, difficulty in dividing shared assets, and after a divorce, they would have to deal with custody battles and the struggles of being a single mother. These were the considerations for those who were thinking about divorce. For some women, after getting married, they became stay-at-home wives with no independent income. They feared losing touch with society if they went out to find work, and they didn’t dare to divorce.

In the past, Su Shiyi would have just sent an encouraging reply, urging them to live positively. But now that she had money, she could do what she wanted.

“Kevin, I need you to help me with something.” Su Shiyi decided to indulge herself a little with her newfound wealth. “There are some women in the comment section struggling with divorce issues. Whether they need legal assistance or financial support, please verify their situations and help them through this difficult time.”

“The total budget… let’s start with five million? You arrange it as you see fit, prioritize those who are determined to divorce but just need a chance. Those who just complain and don’t want to make an effort, still hoping to rely on a man, forget it.”

Kevin: “Understood. I’ll take care of it.”

Su Shiyi knew that she couldn’t help every woman in the world, but since she had the opportunity to help, she’d do what she could.

Kevin was truly a great secretary. He never questioned her actions and responded with such sincerity that she trusted he would get the job done.

Aww, Kevin, forever amazing!

After entrusting this task to Kevin, she immersed herself in the joy of watching videos, occasionally sharing a few in her roommate group, and they would all laugh together, praising Lin Jiayan’s queen-like behavior.

【Wu Feifei: It’s not just our management department, all the departments are sharing these videos, and many people are watching on Weibo. @LinJiayan, babe, you’re about to become a celebrity!】

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【Lin Jiayan: Fortunately, Lin Xi was there. Her presence was so strong, I couldn’t help but get swept up.】

【Xu Wenwen: Jiayan, don’t be humble. Those slaps to Zhao Nian were really harsh. If Lin Xi had been there, she’d have clapped for you.】

【Wu Feifei: Too bad I wasn’t there. If I had been, I would’ve beaten Zhao Nian’s little bastard face into a pig’s head. Trying to play both sides, doesn’t he see what a scumbag he is!】

【Xu Wenwen: Exactly, how could we not be there to deal with a scumbag? Jiayan, you were so reckless though. You’re a girl, what if he took advantage of you?】

【Su Shiyi: At this moment, a wealthy woman, well-prepared, strides past with confidence.】

【Su Shiyi: I had already arranged for plainclothes bodyguards. Nothing will happen. 【Cool】】

【Xu Wenwen: Mom!】

【Lin Jiayan: Mom!】

【Wu Feifei: You guys, I’m not like you. 】

【Wu Feifei: Daddy, are you still looking for leg accessories?】

【Su Shiyi: Alright, alright, I accept your filial devotion.】

【Su Shiyi: Have you all finished getting ready in your dorms? I want to see all the beautiful ladies looking fabulous at my dinner party.】

【Xu Wenwen: Are there any handsome guys? Only if there are handsome guys will I come.】

【Wu Feifei: Are there any handsome guys? Only if there are handsome guys will I come.】

【Lin Jiayan: Are there any handsome guys? Only if there are handsome guys will I come.】

Su Shiyi: …

These girls who prioritize looks over friendship!

What else could she do? She still had to forgive them, like a father would.

“Kevin.” She called on her all-powerful Kevin again. “Can you invite a handsome guy to tonight’s dinner? He should at least have some talent, maybe as a backup singer. The appearance fee can be higher. Don’t worry, we’ll just take a few photos together, won’t bother him.”

Kevin: “Got it, Miss Shiyi. What type do you prefer?”

Su Shiyi thought for a moment. Recently, there was a super popular idol from a talent show. Xu Wenwen had been following him—his name was something like Luo Xingjin.

She said, “Someone like Luo Xingjin. Is that possible?”

“Okay, no problem.”

With Kevin’s assurance, Su Shiyi happily replied in the group: 【Got a handsome guy, everyone dress up nicely!】

The group immediately erupted with excitement: “Yay, yay, who is it? Who is it?” Su Shiyi replied, saying it was someone like Luo Xingjin, and Xu Wenwen’s reaction was a flurry of emojis, saying she was going to pull out her most treasured dress.

A few minutes later, Kevin replied: “Miss Shiyi, Luo Xingjin is currently with his group for an event, so it’s inconvenient for him to come out alone. I’ve invited all five of his group members instead.”

“Fortunately, they are nearby and can arrive on time for dinner, so don’t worry.”

Su Shiyi: ?

Su Shiyi: ???

What?! How could this happen!!!

What she wanted was “someone like Luo Xingjin,” and Kevin ended up inviting the whole group!

It was like she only wanted to buy king oyster mushrooms, but instead, she got a whole box of abalone…

She silently opened her phone and sent in the group: 【Everyone better dress up fancy today, put on your best makeup.】

【Otherwise, when you arrive, don’t say I didn’t warn you.】