Lima syndrome

Che Jingcan, who had been listening to their conversation behind them, finally saw the person who was protecting Bai Zhiyan. He remembered that he had seen this man in that restaurant when he and Bai Zhiyan had their first meal together.

At that time, he had complained that Bai Zhiyan's attitude towards the two of them was so different. When he saw how dependent he was on Ji Chengxun, he realized how ridiculous he was at that time.

Xu Shiyuan was even more surprised. When he asked the police to save the people, no one paid attention to him. Finally, he found Chi Chengxun and explained the situation to him. Then he called others to chase here together.

Hearing everyone addressing Chi Chengxun, Xu Shiyuan's memory went back to when he was still in school. When he and Bai Zhiyan were having dinner on the rooftop, he asked Bai Zhiyan what he wanted to do in the future. At that time, his answer was -

“I want to be a prosecutor.”

So that's how it is. Xu Shiyuan finally understood why Bai Zhiyan wanted to become a prosecutor, and finally knew who the brother he had mentioned before was.

Bai Jitai looked at Bai Zhiyan's eyes full of disgust and he actually felt a pain in his heart. Even when he raised the knife to cut himself just now, he didn't feel as uncomfortable as he did now.

He remembered that Ji Seung-hoon had been to Bai's house once, holding a search warrant and saying that he had received a report and was investigating a drug possession case. Although he found that Bai Zhiyan was more attentive than usual at that time, he never thought that they would have contact.

That was when he had just returned to the Bai family! He still remembered that Bai Zhiyan said that he admired the profession of prosecutor. It turned out that everything had a traceable path. He didn't expect that they had started contacting each other so early.

"President Bai, I will call the medical staff to bandage your wounds. Now please come back to the police station with me and cooperate with us."

Bai Jitai turned a deaf ear to Ji Chengxun's words, staring at Bai Zhiyan with eyes full of hostility, "I will solve everything smoothly, you must come home with me--"

He stepped forward and pulled Bai Zhiyan out from behind Chi Chengxun, "Bai Zhiyan, don't think you can get rid of me so easily."

"You're dreaming!"

Bai Zhiyan glared at Bai Jitai and struggled to get rid of his hand. "Bai Jitai, don't even think about it. I will never go back to the Bai family in this life."

Seeing this, Chi Chengxun quickly stood in front of Bai Zhiyan and said firmly, "President Bai, Zhiyan doesn't want to go back with you now. And you are suspected of multiple crimes and must be investigated by the police."

"Who the hell do you think you are to meddle in my family affairs!"

Bai Jitai's eyes were fierce, but Ji Chengxun remained unmoved when he met his gaze and stood in front of him neither arrogantly nor humbly.

"Brother Chengxun." Bai Zhiyan grabbed Chi Chengxun's arm and looked at him firmly.

"I am reporting Bai Jitai under my real name for illegally imprisoning me. The basement of the Bai family is proof that he imprisoned me, and the servants in the family can also testify for me."

"What the hell are you talking about Bai Zhiyan!"

Bai Jitai roared and tried to grab him, but Chi Chengxun stepped in front of him and said, "It seems that President Bai has other cases to cooperate with us in investigating."

He waved his hand to signal the policeman next to him to arrest the man, "You have offended President Bai."

But Bai Jitai didn't care what he said and still stared at Bai Zhiyan, as if trying to find a hint of relaxation on his calm face.

"I am your brother. How dare you treat me like this? You even teamed up with outsiders to betray me! Bai Zhiyan! Bai Zhiyan——"

But Bai Zhiyan just calmly watched him struggling to be taken away by the police, without saying a word the whole time.

After seeing him leave the scene, Bai Zhiyan's tense nerves finally relaxed. He forced a smile and looked at Ji Chengxun, leaning on him with his legs soft.

"It's okay, Zhiyan, everything is over, don't be afraid."

He slowly hugged the man and patted his back. His calm and steady voice made Bai Zhiyan feel at ease.

"Thank you, Seung-hoon hyung."

Things between the brothers have stopped for the time being, but Che Jingcan and Xu Shiyuan are still there.

"Zhiyan, Zhiyan, do you want to go to the hospital?"

Che Jingcan walked quickly forward and surrounded Bai Zhiyan. Ji Chengxun didn't know him and thought he was a good friend of Bai Zhiyan, so he subconsciously made way.

He held up Bai Zhiyan's pale face and examined it carefully, and Xu Shiyuan, who followed closely behind, stared at the light beige scarf around his neck.

He clearly remembered that this scarf was the one that Bai Zhiyan knitted at school! Now it appeared here, and it was taken from Ji Chengxun's neck.

He now truly understood that the crappy scarf knitted for him never belonged to him from the beginning.

From beginning to end, it turned out that nothing really belonged to him.

"I'm fine, no need to go to the hospital." Bai Zhiyan wanted to push Che Jingcan's hand away, but looked into his tearful eyes.

"you--"

Bai Zhiyan was stunned for a moment, and Che Jingcan opened his arms and hugged him tightly.

"I was really scared. Just now, the knife was almost going to cut your throat. I waited so long to finally see you, but I almost saw your dead body. Do you know how scared I was?"

Che Jingcan was still talking to him, Bai Zhiyan was confused and wanted to push Che Jingcan away, but he couldn't stretch out his hands.

"You can ignore me and dislike me, but you can't make me worry like this. Bai Zhiyan, if anything happens to you today, I don't want to live anymore."

"Stop talking about it, Cha Kyung-chan."

"I've been thinking about you so much these days that I almost went crazy. I've wanted to break into the Bai family and take you away countless times, but I held back when I thought about the disgust you would show me. But I didn't expect that you would be imprisoned at home by your brother. Did you suffer? Did he beat you? I was really worried about you. It's all my fault. I should have rushed to the Bai family to save you earlier."

"I'm fine..."

His feelings were always so straightforward and passionate, and every sincere and affectionate confession made Bai Zhiyan unable to resist.

Ji Seung-hoon looked at the two people hugging each other in front of him and Cha Kyung-chan's endless confession. He turned around silently and wanted to leave them some space to be alone.

But Xu Shiyuan saw all this and felt indignant. He would never allow Che Jingcan to let Bai Zhiyan soften his heart and reestablish contact again.

He walked up to the two of them, like an outsider who didn't know how to read people's expressions, and chuckled as he looked at the scarf on Bai Zhiyan's neck, "Zhiyan, it turns out that you knitted the scarf yourself and gave it to Prosecutor Chi."

Xu Shiyuan's awkward insertion successfully attracted Che Jingcan's attention. He let go of his hand and looked carefully at the scarf around Bai Zhiyan's neck.

He remembered the color, but Bai Zhiyan clearly said that he wanted to give it to him, and told him that he didn't give it to him because he hadn't finished weaving it yet.

“Jiyan, this scarf…”

Che Jingcan's voice was so soft that it was almost inaudible. He turned his head blankly and looked at Ji Chengxun's strong back, then stared into Bai Zhiyan's eyes, trying to get a negative answer.

Bai Zhiyan looked at Xu Shiyuan who deliberately brought up this matter. The instigator just smiled faintly and looked at him, with a look of "I did it on purpose" written all over his face.

He glared at Seo Shi Won and ignored him, turning to look at Che Kyung Chan, "Yes, I intended to give this scarf to Seung Hoon from the beginning. I said it was for you because Lee Eun Na was too clingy. I'm sorry for lying to you, but I'm willing to admit it now. It doesn't matter if you think I'm a liar."

This might be the best opportunity to make Che Jingcan disappointed in me, and it would be best if he would let go and stay away from me after being disappointed. Bai Zhiyan's pupils trembled unnaturally, and he clenched his fists, waiting for Che Jingcan's reaction.

Che Jingcan looked at Bai Zhiyan in disbelief, his eyes gradually becoming moist. He bit his lips, and the hurt look in his eyes unconsciously infected Bai Zhiyan. Bai Zhiyan lowered his head and didn't dare to look at him.

"It's okay, Zhiyan, it's okay." He forced a smile that was uglier than crying, "It's okay even if you are willing to lie to me, as long as you still care about me."

He grabbed Bai Zhiyan's hand, held it tightly, and rubbed his palm against his cheek. When he looked up, the tenderness in his eyes almost drowned people.

"It is said that those who betray their true love must swallow ten thousand silver needles. Even if you lied to me, it doesn't matter. I am willing to swallow it for you."

"Che Jingcan, you are crazy!" He covered Che Jingcan's mouth, and looked at the people around him in panic as they pulled him away a few steps, fearing that Che Jingcan's confession would be heard by others.

"What nonsense are you talking about! I don't need your forgiveness, I did it on purpose. I deliberately said that the scarf was a gift for you and took the initiative to get close to you just to get a letter of forgiveness. I don't like you at all, so don't keep doing useless things to me. Did you hear me clearly?"

Xu Shiyuan, who was ignored on the side, saw this scene. He felt heartbroken but also secretly happy, and showed a satisfied smile. If he couldn't get Bai Zhiyan, Che Jingcan would have no chance of success.

However, Bai Zhiyan did not notice Xu Shiyuan's expression and completely ignored him. His attention was all on Che Jingcan.

"I am more sober now than ever. I said I don't care about what you did before, even if you lied to me. Zhiyan, give me a chance."

Facing his affectionate eyes, Bai Zhiyan took a deep breath and continued: "Che Jingcan, I really don't have that kind of feelings for you. Don't waste your time on me. I hope you can find your own happiness in the future."

After saying that, Bai Zhiyan patted Che Jingcan's shoulder gently, then turned and walked towards Ji Chengxun.

Che Jingcan raised his hand to grab him, and Bai Zhiyan's tiny voice sounded softly, "I'm really tired, Che Jingcan, I beg you to let me go today."

Hearing his words, Che Jingcan stopped what he was doing and withdrew his hand, watching him walk to Ji Chengxun.

When Bai Zhiyan passed by Xu Shiyuan, he turned his head slightly to look at him. Xu Shiyuan thought that he had something to say to him alone, and wanted to get closer with some surprise.

"Knowing that I..."

"You are so despicable, Xu Shiyuan. Your methods and tricks are both clumsy and cheap. I have nothing to say to you anymore. I hope you won't come near me again. Get as far away as possible. I just feel disgusted when I see you now."

This was the first time that Bai Zhiyan said such harsh words to Xu Shiyuan. Even last time when he wanted to force himself on him, Bai Zhiyan had never said such harsh words. Xu Shiyuan stood there in a daze as if struck by lightning, unable to utter a word.

"Seung-hoon hyung."

Ji Seung-hoon felt Bai Zhiyan approaching and knew that he had solved his own problem. He turned around and looked at Bai Zhiyan gently.

Bai Zhiyan raised his head and looked at him, knowing that he was trying to save his face. A hint of tenderness and gratitude flashed in his black and white eyes, "Chengxun, thank you for taking care of me."

"Silly boy, why are you being so polite to me?" He smiled and rubbed Bai Zhiyan's head.

Bai Zhiyan smiled back, thinking of Han Zaiting's words just now and associating it with the fact that he initially said he wanted to cooperate with him in order to delay time. Perhaps his last words before he died were the clue.

"Brother Chengxun, Han Zaiting said something to me just now before he died. I think it is very likely evidence of Bai Jitai's crime. Let's go and find it without delay."

"Just let us handle this matter. In your current condition, you should go back and rest first."

"But……"

"No buts, just listen to me, go back and get bandaged and have a good rest for the night, I'll take you back."

Ji Seung-hoon pulled Bai Zhiyan out without giving him any chance to refuse. When Bai Zhiyan passed by Che Jingcan and Xu Shiyuan who were still standing there stupidly, he still looked straight ahead without even giving them a glance.

Che Jingcan looked at the backs of Bai Zhiyan and Ji Chengxun as they left, his heart filled with loss and pain. He clenched his hands tightly and seemed to be able to feel his slightly cool body temperature.

After watching them leave, Xu Shiyuan finally couldn't hold up his ridiculous dignity anymore and fell to the ground. Uncontrollable cracks appeared on his face, which had been gloomy and indifferent for many years, and could never be repaired.

Just like his relationship with Bai Zhiyan, after he said those words, it could never be repaired.