408: I am calling the police

I am calling the police

"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!"1

Call the police? Zhuang Yu was stunned and didn't know how to react. She sat on the floor in a daze. 

"No, you can't call the police!" Wen Li's expression changed when he heard that they were going to call the police. His face was filled with fear. He didn't expect Qin Yan to go to the extent of involving the police. He wriggled on the ground like a maggot. He crawled in front of Zhuang Yu and didn't care about his bleeding wounds. He begged, "Zhuang Yu, I was wrong. You can't call the police! If you call the police, I'll be finished. I was just momentarily confused. I know I was wrong. Zhuang Yu, please forgive me!"

"Wen Li, have you ever thought about what would have happened to me if Qin Yan didn't come today?" Zhuang Yu's eyes were filled with sorrow, "I gave you everything that I could give you, yet you treated me like this. Have you ever thought about how would I feel? You have involved yourself in gambling. Not only are you not earning any money, but you are wasting my hard-earned money too."

"Zhuang Yu… I-I was just muddle-headed. I won't do such a thing in future. I was tempted by money. I thought that if I win in gambling, I could also contribute to our expenses. I didn't think that I would lose any money," Wen Li avoided Zhuang Yu's gaze and he begged bitterly, "I am in a desperate situation. The people of the gambling house are behind me. If I didn't return the money, they would not leave me. That is why I asked you for the money. If you had obediently given me money, I wouldn't have hit you today. I hit you in desperation."

"Wen Li, are you a man or not? Are you still saying that it's my fault?" Zhuang Yu was trembling all over. She grabbed the kettle from the side and threw it directly at Wen Li, "I was really blind to be with you for so many years!"

A man who did not even have the courage to face what he had done, was he really worth it for her to like him? Was it worth wasting so many years of her life? What kind of man did she even like all these years?

The kettle hit Wen Li, making a dull sound. The cold water wet his clothes, and Wen Li looked even more embarrassed.

"I'm not a man, I'm not a person. Zhuang Yu, I really know my mistake. Please don't call the police…" Wen Li gave up his pride. He desperately said, "I was greedy. Zhuang Yu, please forgive me, okay? For you, I have rejected so many female students who liked me. I love you, but we're too poor." He cried bitterly, he struggled to hug Zhuang Yu's thigh and cried, "I know I'm wrong, Zhuang Yu. I regret it. Give me another chance. I'll treat you well in the future, okay?"

Zhuang Yu looked at Wen Li with a complicated expression.

"Bang!" At this moment, Qin Yan suddenly raised her long leg and kicked Wen Li's stomach without hesitation. Wen Li screamed in pain.

She did not show any mercy as she punched Wen Li repeatedly. "What right do you have to look down on Zhuang Yu? You rely on her for food and clothing. You relied on Zhuang Yu all your life. Of course, you don't dare to fall in love with other people! Because other people are not as stupid as Zhuang Yu who loved you and supported such useless trash like you! A gigolo! Zhuang Yu is beautiful and can endure hardships. She can even clean up this kind of broken house to make it look neat. But what about you? You are the trash who is not worthy of her! She is a top medical student in a top university. What are you? Where did you get that kind of pride from?" 

Wen Li was like a vampire. He relied on Zhuang Yu to support him, and he still stepped on her from time to time for money. He cared about no one but himself. How could he be so shameless!

"Stop hitting me, stop hitting me. I know I'm wrong," Wen Li rolled to the ground and begged with his hands on his head, "Stop hitting me. Zhuang Yu, please save me. For all these years we've been together, please save me."

Qin Yan's face was cold, and her clear eyes were burning with anger. It was as though she would only be satisfied if she beat Wen Li to death.

Wen Li was really afraid now. He cried until his nose was full of snot. He glanced at Zhuang Yu and said desperately, "Save me! She is out to kill me! Please save me!"

Qin Yan's last punch landed on Wen Li's stomach. Wen Li's hunched body couldn't help but vomit, and he spat out a mouthful of blood. There were two white teeth soaking in the blood.

"Qin Yan, stop stop," Zhuang Yu stopped Qin Yan, "Let him go."

Seeing that Zhuang Yu had stopped Qin Yan, Wen Li softened his tone with snot and tears flowing down his face. He gently said, "Let's stay together. Let's get married and have children, okay? Don't mess around, Zhuang Yu. I was wrong. I really know that I was wrong. I will change."

Qin Yan could not help but sneer when she heard that. "A leopard never changes its spots. You are so hypocritical that it makes me sick."

"I am calling the police," Qin Yan took out her phone and dialed the emergency number for the police.

As Qin Yan's fingers hovered over the phone's keypad, ready to dial the emergency number, Zhuang Yu's hand shot out, stopping her from making the call. Tears still streamed down Zhuang Yu's face, and she looked at Qin Yan with a mix of fear and desperation.

"Please, don't involve the police," Zhuang Yu pleaded, her voice shaky and filled with anguish. "I'll be fine, really. It's just... a misunderstanding."

Qin Yan was taken aback by Zhuang Yu's response. She could see that Zhuang Yu was in distress, and it was evident that this was more than just a simple misunderstanding. Her heart sank at the plea in Zhuang Yu's voice. Confused and torn between wanting to help and respecting Zhuang Yu's wishes, she hesitated for a moment before lowering the phone slowly as she could see the fear and hesitation in Zhuang Yu's eyes. 

"But Zhuang Yu, he's hurting you," Qin Yan said, her concern evident in her voice. "You don't deserve to be treated this way. Please, let me help you."

Zhuang Yu looked torn, her emotions visibly conflicting. She reached out and held Qin Yan's hand tightly, appreciating her friend's concern and support.

"I know it's not right, but I love him, and I believe he can change," Zhuang Yu whispered, her voice barely audible. "He's been under a lot of stress lately, and I thought I could help him through it."

Qin Yan swallowed hard, torn between her instinct to protect her friend and the desire to respect her autonomy. Finally, she sighed, "Zhuang Yu, I care about you, and I want you to be safe."

Zhuang Yu wiped away her tears, trying to steady her voice, "I promise you, I'll figure something out. Just give me some time, please," she implored. 

Qin Yan said gently, her voice filled with compassion, "If you ever change your mind or need someone to talk to, I'll be here for you, no matter what."

Zhuang Yu nodded, her grip on Qin Yan's hand tightening, "Thank you, Qin Yan. I know I can count on you."

The room fell into a heavy silence as the two friends sat together, each lost in their thoughts and emotions. Qin Yan couldn't help but feel a sense of helplessness, knowing that her friend was in a difficult and dangerous situation but unwilling to seek immediate help.

After some time, Qin Yan finally spoke, trying to offer some form of support. "Please promise me that if things get worse or if you ever feel unsafe, you'll reach out to me. We can find a way to get you help without involving the police if that's what you want."

Zhuang Yu nodded, tears still in her eyes. "I promise," she said softly.

With the decision made, Qin Yan put her phone away and focused on supporting her friend in any way she could. She stayed with Zhuang Yu for the rest of the evening, listening to her fears and offering comfort. As the night wore on, Qin Yan repeatedly asked Zhuang Yu to stay safe before leaving her house.

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