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Yes, everything is indeed as Wei Yuan imagined.
Shen Qingyi was truly desperate to jump off the balcony on the fourth floor to escape, but at this moment, Wei Yuan could not rush over.
He could only hold Yang Ying's hand and stand there, obediently watching Shen Qingyi's crazy actions.
Because Wei Yuan knew that this decision was a gamble he had already committed to.
It was like when someone was gambling big and had nearly lost their entire fortune. In a final bet, driven by intuition or some ridiculous inspiration, they felt certain that they would roll three of a kind, and then they wagered everything they had left.
Clearly, this was the ultimate last-ditch effort. If they lost, they would be ruined, becoming one of those people who are alive but without purpose.
However, if they won, aside from the money lost tonight, they would win back the whole street. So it was a very heart-pounding gamble.
But before the outcome was revealed, if anyone dared to interfere with their bet, they would likely react like a mad dog, wishing they could immediately kill that person and turn them into a human barbecue bun.
So Wei Yuan did not want to take on that role. Since Shen Qingyi had made such a decision, it was clear he was all in. If Wei Yuan tried to stop him, it might provoke him into a cornered animal reaction, putting Yuan Ziyi in danger.
For the same reason, as an ally, Wei Yuan had to protect Yuan Ziyi. But on a personal level, he did not want to see such a smart and rational woman perish. To put it bluntly, how could she still be a virgin at nearly thirty? That was absolutely rare.
But thinking about this woman, with her looks and figure, she was definitely among the best of women. Coupled with her intelligence, any man would fall for her if she wanted.
If it weren't for the disciples brought out from Purple Robe Pavilion living better lives and for proving that modernizing Purple Robe Pavilion was feasible, Yuan Ziyi wouldn't have wasted her happiness and fulfillment like this.
So no matter what, Wei Yuan truly did not want to see her harmed. Therefore, considering that Shen Qingyi had hostages in hand, Wei Yuan could only go along with his wishes and indulge his madness.
He could only hope that during this process, Shen Qingyi could retain some humanity and would not truly harm Yuan Ziyi.
Wei Yuan even shouted, "Old man Shen, let's make a deal. I promise that if you let her go, I will also ensure you leave safely. But I suppose you don't trust me, do you?"
Shen Qingyi, who was preparing to find the right angle from the balcony, couldn't help but snort at Wei Yuan's words and replied, "Nonsense. You're cunning enough; I wouldn't believe your lies."
Wei Yuan sighed. In fact, whether he could capture Shen Qingyi didn't make much difference to him.
As long as he had Xu Feng, that was enough. His main target of hatred was Xu Feng, although he also disapproved of Shen Qingyi's actions.
However, Wei Yuan was neither a superhero nor a judge from hell; he didn't have the obligation to rid society of pests. He only needed to ensure that he wasn't one himself.
Moreover, as long as Xu Feng was safely handed over to the authorities and followed the proper procedures to stand trial in court, Xu Feng would undoubtedly expose Shen Qingyi without hesitation.
The two had a significant history of conflict, so it was impossible for Xu Feng to truly uphold loyalty by taking all the blame and allowing Shen Qingyi to go free.
Thus, it could be concluded that whether Shen Qingyi lived or died had nothing to do with Wei Yuan. If he died, Wei Yuan would certainly be pleased, applauding like the general public and saying that society was better off without another scoundrel.
But even if he didn't die, would he have a chance to turn around and take revenge? So even if he survived, life would just continue as usual for Wei Yuan.
With this mindset, Wei Yuan continued negotiating with Shen Qingyi: "Does your life or death have anything to do with me? Just like you said, my arch-enemy is only Xu Feng. If you don't believe me, feel free to jump; I won't stop you. But I promise again, as long as you don't harm Yuan Ziyi, if you jump and survive, you can go wherever you want; I won't interfere."
Wei Yuan spoke very quickly, like a news anchor on CCTV. Although fast, his enunciation was precise, so he wasn't worried about Shen Qingyi not hearing him.
Upon hearing this, Shen Qingyi replied to Wei Yuan: "I'll keep that in mind for now. I don't want to harm this girl; after all, I've watched her grow up. Don't push me. If I jump down and die, that's just my bad luck."
Hearing this from Shen Qingyi, Wei Yuan felt somewhat relieved. However, the next thing Shen Qingyi said made his heart sink back into worry.
"Ziyi, be good and cooperate with your uncle; I guarantee I won't harm you."
Listening to Shen Qingyi's tone was like that of a smooth-talking man trying to lure a girl, making Wei Yuan feel disgusted.
Then Shen Qingyi, while grabbing Yuan Ziyi, ordered her, "Walk over slowly, climb on yourself, lower your body, and hold onto the railing. Good luck to you."
Upon hearing this, Wei Yuan's heart sank again, and he shouted at Shen Qingyi, "Old dog, you're not keeping your word. I warn you, if anything happens to her, don't expect to live."
Wei Yuan's words were firm and resonant, causing everyone present to be taken aback.
First and foremost was the person involved, Yuan Ziyi. Although she had controlled herself from intervening when Wei Yuan was being beaten, she still felt heartache for him and even shed tears out of worry.
In her past experiences, she had rarely cried, so the sudden tears surprised her. Now, hearing Wei Yuan's domineering concern for her made Yuan Ziyi realize that despite being in a dangerous situation, there was a flicker of joy stirring within her.
"What is wrong with me? This is just a boy in his early twenties. What are you doing? Didn't you plan to leave him for Han Ling?"
Internally, Yuan Ziyi's emotions were in turmoil, her heart tilting precariously.
Although she was a twenty-eight-year-old mature woman who had yet to experience love due to career issues and her strong personality, this did not mean she was completely ignorant. In fact, it proved that when a person's intelligence reaches a certain level, they can grasp feelings even without having been in a relationship.
Thus, Yuan Ziyi understood that she was definitely attracted to Wei Yuan. However, deep down, she felt she shouldn't like him.
It wasn't that Wei Yuan wasn't good enough; it was their age difference and the fact that her half-sister Han Ling seemed to have developed feelings for him as well.
Moreover, her junior sister Yang Ying appeared to have a complicated relationship with Wei Yuan too. Even Lan Xue, the eldest sister of Blue Ocean Group, seemed to be dating Wei Yuan.
Oh my goodness, how can this guy be so fickle?
With her life in someone else's hands, it's surprising that the usually smart and rational Yuan Ziyi could even think such a thing. It's no wonder that women become completely unpredictable when they meet a man they find attractive.
Naturally, Yang Ying shares a similar mindset. From the moment she came upstairs and saw her senior sister Yuan Ziyi actually crying over Wei Yuan getting beaten, she felt a bit displeased.
After all, she had also been intimate with Wei Yuan. Seeing him getting hurt was unavoidable for her to feel heartache, but she managed to control her emotions and genuinely went to help him.
But what kind of person could make the usually clever and composed Yuan Ziyi shed tears?
Aside from close family, it seems only someone who holds a special place in her heart could receive such treatment.
First there was Lan Xue, then Han Ling, and now there's Yuan Ziyi.
In that moment, Yang Ying suddenly felt a lot of pressure. It would be a lie to say she wasn't jealous, but her relationship with Wei Yuan had started off as a misunderstanding.
Wei Yuan was already in a relationship with Lan Xue. Although Yang Ying still harbored feelings for him, he was already someone else's man, so she believed she could keep her emotions in check.
However, after that incident with the wrong injection, Yang Ying unexpectedly gave her most precious thing to Wei Yuan.
Even though she didn't dislike him, deep down she knew that since he belonged to someone else, she didn't want to be the one to steal him away.
But saying it is easy; actually doing it is another matter entirely.
Generally speaking, no woman can easily forget the man who took her first time because compared to the repeated climaxes, the pain of that first night is far more unforgettable.
In the end, Yang Ying compromised with reality. She knew that she had already planted Wei Yuan's shadow in her heart; for this lifetime, she would belong to this man.
Of course, this is not just a simple physical relationship; it also involves the two of them having known each other for half a year, as well as experiences that ordinary couples do not have the opportunity to face together, even being chased for their lives.
In this world, what kind of relationship can compare to life and death together?
Therefore, no matter what, Yang Ying understands that even if Wei Yuan inevitably has Yuan Ziyi's figure in his heart, it is perfectly normal. After all, her senior sister indeed leaves a deep impression on anyone who has come into contact with her, regardless of gender.
However, at this moment, Yang Ying is not in a position to act like a jealous girl. As for Yuan Ziyi, they at least grew up together, so Yang Ying still has some feelings for her.
Thus, when Yuan Ziyi is facing a life-and-death crisis, Yang Ying naturally casts aside such thoughts and fully cooperates with Shen Qingyi in hopes that Yuan Ziyi can safely get through this ordeal.
In the end, Shen Qingyi was indeed surprised because he felt that Wei Yuan seemed to have some different feelings for Yuan Ziyi, which is why he was acting so recklessly.
He shouted at Wei Yuan: "Don't worry, I’m just buying another insurance. I’ve taught her a bit of Kung Fu; I believe this girl is smart enough to learn quickly. She won’t get herself killed."
Clearly, Wei Yuan's words were somewhat taken to heart by Shen Qingyi. After all, no matter how oblivious he might be, he could probably see that the one calling the shots here is actually Wei Yuan. Although Shen Qingyi may not fully trust Wei Yuan's credibility.
However, his assertive words and grandiose claims show that he cares deeply for Yuan Ziyi. The same logic applies; he is male while Yuan Ziyi is female, despite the seven or eight-year age difference.
As an elder from a new era, Shen Qingyi has heard of "May-December romances," and he knows quite a bit about them. After all, having an "older sister" type of partner at least means someone who will care for you.
Whether man or woman, everyone hopes for the feeling of being cherished and cared for rather than being isolated and ignored or having a partner who treats them indifferently.
Since ancient times, there have been stories like King Zhou of Shang lighting beacons to amuse a beauty. Moreover, he has no deep-seated hatred against Wei Yuan; looking at Wei Yuan does not suggest someone overflowing with a sense of justice who seeks to punish evil and uphold social order.
Thus, Shen Qingyi naturally considers Wei Yuan's words somewhat seriously. He feels that perhaps the relationship between Yuan Ziyi and Wei Yuan is not ordinary. In fact, his own life and death do not pose much of a conflict of interest with Wei Yuan's situation. Therefore, it is possible that he might let him go because of this woman.
"Ziyi girl, you truly are my lucky star."
In his heart, Shen Qingyi couldn't help but sigh. If it weren't for Yuan Ziyi suddenly barging in and getting involved, he really wouldn't know how to escape today. Without Yuan Ziyi as a hostage, he wouldn't have been able to restrain Wei Yuan at all.
However, no matter what, he still believed that Wei Yuan was not someone who would always follow through on his words. So he kept his thoughts to himself and tried his best not to harm Yuan Ziyi, hoping for a lifeline. As for truly believing that Wei Yuan would let him go, Shen Qingyi was not that naive.
Because of this mindset, he still dared not go down the stairs. At this moment, when he wanted to jump from the fourth floor, he naturally had to make sufficient preparations, starting with tying his lifeline together.
After all, if he didn't tie Yuan Ziyi up as well, no matter which floor's balcony he ended up hanging from, as soon as Wei Yuan made a move to harm him, it would be as easy as pie.
So he couldn't help but instruct Yuan Ziyi, "Hurry up, climb out."
At this moment, being held by him like this left Yuan Ziyi with no choice. Fortunately, she was wearing sportswear today, which allowed her to cooperate with Shen Qingyi.
At this time, Yuan Ziyi really followed Shen Qingyi's instructions and stepped out from the balcony. When she felt Shen Qingyi's grip on her neck loosen slightly, she was finally able to catch her breath for a moment.
With Shen Qingyi's help, Yuan Ziyi managed to fully step out onto the balcony and quickly grabbed the railing with both hands in mid-air.
"Good, hold on tight; otherwise, you'll fall and die."
After Shen Qingyi's last kind reminder, he quickly followed suit and jumped out as well, grabbing the railing and looking down. It was indeed quite high.
But reality forced him into a corner with no other options; he could only take a chance. Luckily, he still had some tools on him.
At this moment, Yuan Ziyi held tightly onto the railing and tried to climb up but felt that all her strength had already been exhausted; she couldn't muster any energy at all.
Previously, she had seen Shen Qingyi hanging outside the railing just like her. He looked down at the angle of the balcony below and jumped down without hesitation.
Seeing this made Yuan Ziyi's whole body go limp. If she fell like that, wouldn't she be done for?
Under the influence of such thoughts, Yuan Ziyi felt increasingly powerless, even feeling her hands trembling as she clutched the railing. Normally calm, she now dared not even glance down at Shen Qingyi.
In her heart, she was deeply afraid that if she looked down, she would see Shen Qingyi's shattered remains. If she really saw that, the shock would likely cause her to lose her grip, resulting in a similar fate.
At this moment, Wei Yuan and Yang Ying had already arrived at the balcony. Wei Yuan leaped to the railing, suspending the person in mid-air, with one hand gripping the top of the railing and the other holding onto Yuan Ziyi.
Even though Wei Yuan was holding onto a sensitive area, there was no time for Yuan Ziyi to react.
Meanwhile, Yang Ying above was perfectly in sync with Wei Yuan. Seeing Wei Yuan secure Yuan Ziyi's body, she immediately reached down to grab Wei Yuan's hand and pulled, allowing Wei Yuan to flip over the railing while still holding onto Yuan Ziyi.
Wei Yuan and Yang Ying hurriedly pulled Yuan Ziyi down. When Wei Yuan ran back to the balcony and looked down, he discovered that Shen Qingyi was still hanging from the third-floor balcony.
It turned out that he had a treasure in his hand—a large box containing a hook rope. With a button, once pressed, the hook rope would spring out. As long as he accurately targeted it, it could latch on securely and easily support a person's weight.
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