407: Absence of Zhuang Yu

Absence of Zhuang Yu

The morning air was crisp and refreshing. After arriving at the college campus, Qin Yan walked through the bustling corridors, the chatter of students and the sound of footsteps creating a lively atmosphere around her. The colorful banners and notice boards decorated with upcoming events added to the vibrant ambiance of the college.0

On entering the classroom, Qin Yan took her seat while looking at the familiar faces in the classroom. Class started shortly after. However Qin Yan began to feel troubled. As the classroom was filled, Zhuang Yu's empty desk got the attention of Qin Yan. She wondered why Zhuang Yu was absent for the class.

A small tinge of worry started to creep into her mind, but she tried to dismiss it, thinking that perhaps Zhuang Yu was just running a bit late. As the minutes passed, Zhuang Yu's seat remained vacant. Qin Yan's concern grew more apparent, and she began discreetly asking other classmates if they had seen Zhuang Yu today. However, nobody had seen Zhuang Yu that day.

During the break between lectures, Qin Yan decided to send a message to Zhuang Yu, hoping to get a quick response and put her concerns to rest. As she typed out the message on her phone, her fingers felt a mix of anxiety and urgency. 

After sending the message, Qin Yan continued to look around the campus during her free periods, hoping to spot Zhuang Yu somewhere. As time went on and there was no response to her message, her concern deepened. She kept checking her phone repeatedly, hoping for a notification that would bring some relief.

As the day neared its end, Qin Yan didn't see any signs of Zhuang Yu in the college which deepened her worries. She felt a strong urge to find out what was going on and offer her support if needed. 

As the college day came to a close and Zhuang Yu's absence continued to weigh heavily on Qin Yan's mind, she knew she had to take action and check on her friend. Concerned for Zhuang Yu's well-being, Qin Yan decided to visit her house and see what was going on. Zhuang Yu had previously told her about her living conditions.

As she made her way to the slum area in the city where Zhuang Yu lived, the contrast between the college campus and the neighborhood became starkly apparent. The bustling atmosphere and vibrant colors of the college were replaced by a more somber and worn-out environment. Dilapidated buildings lined the narrow streets, and the air was filled with the sounds of everyday life in the city.

Walking on the dirty and messy path did not affect Qin Yan's mood at all as she was worried about Zhuang Yu. The slum area was numb and people were oppressed by real life, there were even some people who didn't have a home of their own in this city.

Qin Yan didn't seem to fit in with the environment here. From time to time, there were people who looked at her with malicious eyes. The address given by Zhuang Yu was at the back of the slum. It was a row of dilapidated bungalows. The building was a modest, weather-beaten structure, standing amidst several others like it.

As Qin Yan approached Zhuang Yu's house, the sound of a heavy object falling to the ground came from the room, followed by a scolding, "You b*tch, don't be so shameless!"

Qin Yan's footsteps quickened with worry as she heard the sound of things breaking inside. Each crashing noise pierced her heart, heightening her sense of urgency. She reached the door, and as she was about to knock, the cries of Zhuang Yu reached her ears. Zhuang Yu's desperate pleas and sobs were unmistakable, and it was evident that something terrible was happening inside.

Qin Yan's eyes flashed with a cold glint. She didn't care about anything else and quickened her pace as she walked into the courtyard. 

"Bang!" Qin Yan kicked the door open, the force of her kick causing it to swing wide. The noise of the door slamming against the wall seemed to momentarily muffle Zhuang Yu's cries, creating an eerie silence that hung in the air.

As Qin Yan stepped inside, she was met with a scene of chaos and violence. Zhuang Yu was huddled on the floor, her arms raised in a futile attempt to protect herself. Tears streamed down her face, and her eyes were filled with fear and pain. In stark contrast, Wen Li, her boyfriend, stood over her, his face contorted with rage and aggression. His hands were clenched into fists, and his knuckles were white with tension.

Seeing the scene in the room, Qin Yan's anger rose from her heart. She took a step forward and kicked Wen Li, "What are you doing?"

Wen Li's eyes were blazing with anger at Qin Yan's intrusion and her kick. His lips curled into a snarl, and he got up before taking a threatening step toward her, his intentions clear.

"Slap slap slap!" The three crisp slaps from Qin Yan gave injuries to Wen Li's face. This was not enough. Qin Yan directly raised her foot and kicked him two to three meters away. Wen Li only stopped flying after he hit the table. The table was shaken by Wen Li's body, and the things on the table fell to the ground.

Wen Li lay on an assortment of items. His whole body was in so much pain that it was about to fall apart, and he screamed endlessly. The anger on Wen Li's face was replaced with fear. Who was this woman? Where did she come from? She was too terrifying!

"Ah, it hurts!" Wen Li couldn't help but cry out in pain. He was pressed to the ground by Qin Yan and his face was pressed against the cold cement floor. His tears and snot mixed together as he cried out in pain, "I… I am sorry. I know I'm in the wrong. Please let me go… Zhuang Yu, Zhuang Yu, quickly get her to let me go!"

This spineless look of his was simply cowardly and unmanly! Zhuang Yu sat on the floor in daze. She thought… she was going to be… she was almost killed by Wen Li. Zhuang Yu clenched her teeth tightly. Her entire body was trembling. She opened her mouth to say something, but she could not make a sound. Seeing this, the anger in Qin Yan's eyes became even more intense. She raised her hand and slapped Wen Li's face. She said, "You still dare to ask Zhuang Yu to save you?"

Beating your own girlfriend like this.. It was simply ridiculous and preposterous.

The crisp sound of the slap seemed to have brought Zhuang Yu back to her senses. At this moment, her limbs were weak and her face was frighteningly pale. Her cheeks were red and swollen, and her lips were chapped. She looked extremely haggard. She slapped Wen Li with all her might. 

"Ah! You're crazy! It hurts! B*tch!" Wen Li shouted. With a ferocious expression, he instinctively raised his hand to hit Zhuang Yu, but just as he raised his arm, his arm was controlled by Qin Yan. He was pinned to the ground and could not move. He could only roar helplessly, "Let go of me! Zhuang Yu! You crazy woman!"

"Zhuang Yu, that's enough," Seeing Zhuang Yu's deranged expression while hitting Wen Li's and crying subsequently, Qin Yan could not bear it and gently patted her back. Qin Yan softly said, "Be careful not to hurt yourself. This man… Don't you think it's not worth it to cry for him?"

Zhuang Yu looked at Qin Yan in a daze. Even though the environment in the slums was dirty and messy, Qin Yan was still very good-looking. Zhuang Yu felt that Qin Yan's entire body was glowing. Her presence made this shabby and simple house look refined and distinguished.

Zhuang Yu opened her mouth in a daze. Her lips, which were stained with blood, trembled as she called out in a low voice, "Yan Yan.."

"I'm here. Don't be afraid." Qin Yan rubbed Zhuang Yu's hair which were messed up.

Qin Yan gently said, "It's okay. He won't hurt you anymore."

Zhuang Yu's tears fell even quicker hearing Qin Yan. She couldn't help but throw herself into Qin Yan's arms and burst into tears. It was as though she wanted to cry out all her grievances, despair, and fear. Her crying was heartbreaking and pitiful.

Qin Yan hugged Zhuang Yu and let her cry loudly in her arms. Her hatred for Wen Li increased manifold. How could he do such a thing to his own girlfriend!

"Qin Yan, thank you. Thank you so much…" Zhuang Yu finally stopped crying. She thanked Qin Yan repeatedly while sobbing. She thought that the best thing she had done in her life was to befriend Qin Yan. 

"Should I call the police?" Seeing that Zhuang Yu had calmed down, Qin Yan looked at the man who was curled up on the ground in disgust. She icily said, "He has committed a crime with his actions. He deserves to be punished!"

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