Chapter 126
Shi Yu spoke as he stood together with Wang Jin, glancing at Cheng Bai with disdain as he said, "If you've forgotten, it might actually be for the best. That way, you can just replace this fiance of yours, he's really not that great."
"Shi Yu!" Cheng Bai spoke through gritted teeth, suppressing his anger, "Don't you stir up trouble."
"How am I stirring up trouble? Young Master Cheng, haven't you always disliked my little Yao'er for being timid and afraid of trouble? Now you're being awfully attentive."
"..." A look of novelty sparkled in Wang Jin's eyes.
Since coming to Ning'an City, the people here had always praised Cheng Bai. This was the first time he had seen someone who held such a negative opinion of Cheng Bai.
Noticing Wang Jin's curious look, Uncle Shan moved closer to him and said quietly, "This Young Master Shi has never approved of you being with Young Master Cheng. He often said as much to the young master before. The young master never listened, and the last time you met, you even ended up arguing over it."
The original owner, with his such soft and timid nature, could argue with someone?
Hearing this, Shi Yu glanced at Uncle Shan, then turned his gaze back to Wang Jin and said, "What I said isn't wrong. If you argue with me about it again this time, I'll really leave and never pay you any mind again."
Shi Yu spoke with a fierce tone, his eyes full of warning, as if he would truly step forward and bite Wang Jin if he really argued with him.
His manner was just like a prickly wildcat, deliberately putting on a fierce act to scare him...
Wang Jin laughed in amusement: "Why would I argue with you? I think what you said makes perfect sense. Since I've already forgotten everything, I might as well just replace the fiance."
Shi Yu blinked in surprise. Upon hearing this, Cheng Bai's face instantly turned pale: "Little delicate one, you can't say such things recklessly. The City Lord said we should wait until you remember everything... You..."
"Even if I remember everything, the answer will be the same." Wang Jin stated firmly.
Cheng Bai's originally resolute expression turned panicked. His handsome fox-like eyes lowered, their long, delicate lashes trembling as if shaking: "I'll pretend I didn't hear what you said today. You must be busy, I'll go back first now."
After saying this, Cheng Bai quickly left with his men, not taking a single one of the several chests of items he brought.
After Cheng Bai left, Shi Yu stared at Wang Jin as if he had never met him before, circling around him several times: "Little Yao'er, disappearing for a while has really made you see the light! You finally understand that Cheng Bai simply isn't worthy of you."
Cheng Bai wasn't worthy of the original owner? This was the first time Wang Jin had heard that. Since coming to Ning'an City, the most he had heard was how the weak-willed original owner was unworthy of the excellent Cheng Bai.
It seemed this person truly appreciated the original owner.
Wang Jin said, "Cheng Bai has his own merits. I rejected him because I already have a beastman."
Wang Jin moved his hand behind his back, quietly hooking his fingers with the man's.
Only then did Shi Yu turn his gaze to the beastman standing behind Wang Jin.
This beastman had an imposing and formidable aura. His light-colored, glass-like pupils appeared very indifferent, and his face was cold and clear, giving an air of someone who had severed all passion and affection. But upon closer inspection, one could see the warmth and love in his gaze as he looked at the ger in front of him. The corners of his mouth were slightly upturned, as if he was in a good mood.
Remembering the rumors he had heard on the streets as he came here, Shi Yu tentatively asked, "This person is... the ancient beastman you brought back?"
Wang Jin nodded and introduced: "Yuan Heng, my Brother Heng."
Yuan Heng gave a slight nod towards Shi Yu. The way the man looked at him was completely different from how he looked at Xi Yao, it was a kind of distant indifference, and even the nod was merely a polite gesture.
Compared to Cheng Bai's previous arrogance, this beastman was much more agreeable to the eye...
Seeing how clingy Xi Yao was with this beastman, and that he didn't show any sign of impatience, he probably was someone who knew how to cherish his partner.
Watching this, Shi Yu moved closer to Wang Jin intimately and said, "In my opinion, this beastman seems suitable. I heard people say you two have already married. Is that true?"
"Mm," Wang Jin nodded.
Shi Yu said happily, "Then why is he still just a Guardian? Logically, since you're already married, you should just break off the engagement with Cheng Bai and be with him directly."
"Brother says that since I haven't remembered my past yet, he's afraid I might regret it later."
"What is there to regret about that..." Shi Yu wore an expression of disdain, then suddenly seemed to remember something and asked, "By the way, how did you lose your memory? Why did you leave Ning'an City in the first place?"
Wang Jin shook his head slightly: "I don't remember."
"..." Shi Yu frowned, a complex look flashing in his eyes: "You liked Cheng Bai so much back then, it doesn't make sense for you to just leave Ning'an City for no reason."
"According to what Brother said, Cheng Bai tricked me. He deceived me into believing the person I was going to marry was his older brother, Cheng Li, and I ran away from the marriage to leave Ning'an City."
"?" Shi Yu's face was full of astonishment: "He even deceived you?! And you believed him?!"
After his surprise, Shi Yu held his forehead and shot a glance at Wang Jin, a look filled with contempt as if Wang Jin was a hopeless fool.
"I told you long ago that Cheng Bai was no good. See, he even dared to deceive you. Thankfully, you're finally not hanging around with him anymore, otherwise I'd absolutely refuse to associate with you. Seeing that too often would be enough to make me die of anger."
Shi Yu venomously said a bunch of things, alternating between rolling his eyes at and looking scornfully at Wang Jin. Even as he said he absolutely wouldn't associate with him, he showed not the slightest intention of leaving. Instead, he had someone bring in a chest from outside, which was filled with top-grade tonic herbs.
"These are some things I brought back for you from outside. Your health has always been poor, nourish yourself properly, and perhaps you'll remember something. I always felt that your leaving was not simple."
"?" Wang Jin was puzzled. "Why do you say that?"
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