Chapter 3.1

 Warning: Mentions of a sexual Assault, please skip this chapter if it is triggering for you.

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In addition to his prominent background as the son of a minister and a high-ranking military officer, Lin Ziyi was also considered an internet celebrity, known for his arrogant personality. He was frequently seen causing trouble and several videos of him fighting and assaulting others have shown up online. There had been a lot of rumors about him being the perpetrator of sexual assault and gang rape, but the rumors were dismissed due to lack of evidence.

This time, Tang Shang had met him only to end up dead.

Everything related to the case was sealed at the moment of the verdict, and Zhen Yi would never mention it again.

When she saw Lin Ziyi at the entrance of the restroom this time, she felt disgusted and nauseated. She didn't greet him or even spare him a glance. She pushed the door and entered the women's restroom. Unexpectedly, a strong force grabbed her wrist and pulled her back, pressing her against the wall.

Lin Ziyi stood in front of her with a dark expression on his face. From childhood to adulthood, Lin Ziyi had never encountered any obstacle or discomfort in his life, thus the law was like a child's plaything to him. He first saw Tang Shang at a birthday party for one of his many girlfriends. Tang Shang, a model, was beautiful with an excellent figure. What was more important was her noble personality. She had a bit of a boldness to her, she wasn’t vain or frivolous, nor was she pretentious or artificial. Having grown tired of gold diggers and weak women, Lin Ziyi was drawn to her, and was unable to take his eyes off her. Despite his ignorance, he had even racked his brains to come up with a sentence that best suited a goddess like her: "Wealth and honor cannot be licentious..." Precisely because of this, he desired to be licentious even more. He inquired about Tang Shang right away, but at that time, his girlfriend, who he was supporting financially, became jealous and told him that Tang Shang had a lofty character that couldn't be bought with money. She even had a boyfriend, and their relationship was going well.

Lin Ziyi later met that boyfriend, named Wu Zhe. He was handsome, tall, and fair-skinned. He worked in a real estate company, marketing or something like that? Wasn't it just sales?

Tang Shang would sit on Wu Zhe's electric bike, smiling brightly, but she refused to enter his Phantom. In order to win her over, Lin Ziyi started stalking her, but his money tricks couldn't make Tang Shang fall for him. Tang Shang and Wu Zhe's work and life started being disrupted by Lin Ziyi, so they decided to leave the imperial city and return to their hometown in the south. When Lin Ziyi found out, he was shocked. He had just caused Wu Zhe to lose his job, he thought that Tang Shang would abandon him then, but he didn't expect this outcome.

His self-esteem and patience reached their limits, replaced by raging hatred and the pleasure of destruction. He had someone kidnap and tie up Tang Shang and Wu Zhe. He tore off her clothes and vented on her like a beast, and he even had his friends torture her.

He knew that her cries and screams wouldn't soothe the anger and humiliation he felt being ignored. He decided to return the humiliation he had suffered to them as much as possible.

So, Lin Ziyi bound Wu Zhe to the side and made him watch... All night long. When the perpetrators had exhausted their violence, Tang Shang looked like she was dead, and so did Wu Zhe... When he was about to leave, in order to give her one final insult, he threw a stack of money on her. Even if this incident with Tang Shang was exposed, Lin Ziyi wasn't too worried. He knew that, as usual, he would never get into trouble. Besides, was it really rape if it was consensual? Who could tell? But he didn't expect that Wu Zhe and Tang Shang would firmly decide to file a lawsuit. Every time he saw them holding hands and sticking together tightly, he was consumed by jealousy. What he didn't expect even more was that a lawyer named Zhen Yi would have the courage to stand up on behalf of Tang Shang when all the other lawyers had been too scared to take the case and when the police were delaying the investigation. And the most unexpected thing was that this beautiful lawyer was the first to leak this matter to the media, creating public pressure. She immediately searched for witnesses and physical evidence, launching a fierce offensive that left the defendant in shambles during the trial. And now, when this beautiful lawyer saw him again, her expression was as if she had seen a pile of shit. she looked disgusted and disdainful, as if her eyes would get sores if she looked at him too much. She even dared to turn her head and walk away. Lin Ziyi was furious and grabbed her, pushing her against the wall. Zhen Yi struggled for a moment and warned, "Do you want to add a sexual harassment charge to your record?" She was too composed, which caused him to gradually release his grip on her wrist and move closer, trapping her against the wall, provoking her, "Lawyer Zhen, I don't think you will. Because for you, money can solve everything." Zhen Yi laughed, "Three million is enough to make your flesh hurt, right?" Lin Ziyi immediately got angry when she mentioned money, "That's how women are. For money, they can spread their legs and beg me to fuck them! What's the difference with Tang Shang? Did I not give her money or what? Ha, I only let a few water armies spread rumors that she's a prostitute who wants to climb the social ladder. I didn't satisfy her, so she accused me to gain fame. And guess what? Ha ha, do you know how many internet users supported my claims?" A coldness flashed in Zhen Yi's eyes. Men who attack women using sex and reputation to destroy women, were the most despicable and disgusting. They believed that by using their bodies and power, they could conquer women, displaying their male strength and authority. But to Zhen Yi, it was utterly revolting. Unfortunately, society has always been biased towards the weak and afraid of the strong. The world will always turn a blind eye to the man, and criticize the "slut". When she saw those posts, she was so angry that she felt like vomiting blood, not to mention the individuals involved, Tang Shang and Wu Zhe. When she learned that Tang Shang had committed suicide, Zhen Yi couldn't believe it. In her impression, Tang Shang, who appeared delicate on the outside, had a strong inner spirit and mind. Even after she went through the inhumane experience, she had always persevered, vowing not to let Lin Ziyi escape prison, fearing that more women would suffer. She never complained and always gritted her teeth, remaining strong to the point of making people want to cry. Zhen Yi didn't know if her heart was desolate and barren when facing those accusations. She also didn't know if it was enough to make the resolute Tang Shang choose to die before receiving a verdict. Now, she still had doubts about whether Tang Shang really killed herself. But she also increasingly understood every stroke of a certain phrase: Public opinion is powerful! Rumors can be destructive! Those who followed the crowd and insulted Tang Shang so confidently, weren't they afraid that even the wicked would face retribution? "You killed her," she said. Lin Ziyi was taken aback, his face changing, "You're a lawyer, don't you know about defamation?" Zhen Yi laughed, "I mean, your false accusations killed her. But judging by your expression, it seems like you thought I meant you physically killed her." "You..." Lin Ziyi became angry once again. He was used to her sharp tongue, but he was still caught off guard by her words. There were people online speculating that he and his group had killed Tang Shang. Lin Ziyi sneered, "Lawyer Zhen... is quite skillful with her words. But what you're doing is defamation!" "What did I say? Where is the evidence of defamation?" "You..." Lin Ziyi's face twitched. "You're not a good person either! Helping Tang Shang with the lawsuit was just for the sake of gaining fame. You're standing on the side of the weak, making others think you're fearlessly fighting for justice, but I know that in this case, the one reaping both fame and fortune is you. You extorted three million from the Tang family, how much kickback did you take?" "That's none of your business," Zhen Yi raised an eyebrow. "Rest assured, even if I burn my money, I'll spend it with a clear conscience." "You bitch!" Lin Ziyi was furious, but even when insulted, Zhen Yi remained calm and composed, looking at him with satisfaction and contempt. He suddenly thought of Tang Shang, of how he always felt defeated in front of women like her, losing all dignity. He wanted to destroy people like her. "In order to help you sue me for sexual harassment, let me leave some physical evidence for you." He flashed a wicked expression in his eyes, intending to lift her chin with his hand. Zhen Yi reacted quickly, kicking him between his legs, forcefully pushing him away. She dashed into the restroom, locked the door, and pressed her ear against it. She faintly heard Lin Ziyi groaning in pain. He had a lecherous mind but didn't dare to actually do anything to her, so Zhen Yi wasn't worried. But did he really want to take advantage of her for nothing? "You bastard!" Zhen Yi swore, grabbing the mop next to the door, ready to go out and beat that wretched Lin Ziyi! But unintentionally, when she turned her head, her innate nature as a woman took over, capturing all her attention. A man was standing sideways, leisurely zipping up his pants. Just from looking at his composed and calm back, she could tell he possessed both charm and good looks. Zhen Yi tightly pursed her lips. Her first reaction was to let her gaze wander down... but she didn't see anything, what a pity. She held the thick and sturdy mop handle in her hand and after thinking about it, she felt that it meant a lot, so she quickly let go.. One second, two seconds, she remained silent and slowly lifted her gaze.

He had already turned his head, silently and peacefully looking at her with delicate features.

Zhen Yi's heart skipped a beat, and then, like a wild horse breaking free, it galloped.

"How come you're here??" .................................................... Translator's Note: I hate Lin Ziyi so much, I want him to die, but that would be too nice for someone like him.