The clear glass and microphone cut off He Gu's voice on the other side. Apart from a few curses that came through the microphone when he lost control, Yan Feizhuo had no idea what they had said to each other.
Seeing that the police had already taken He Gu away, he stepped forward and walked out with a protective arm around the somewhat distracted Sheng Nian.
He did not ask why Sheng Nian had insisted on seeing He Gu, either. If Sheng Nian did not want to tell him, he would not force him.
Sheng Nian remained caught up in He Gu's final words. What could Ye Heng possibly use to save him?
He kept worrying that He Gu still had something up his sleeve that could hurt his family and his lover. Lost in those worries, he only came back to himself when they were nearly at the detention center's gates.
Sheng Nian told Yan Feizhuo what He Gu had said about someone in the detention center trying to sexually assault him.
Yan Feizhuo glanced at Sheng Nian and understood what he had left unsaid. He sighed and stroked his cheek. "I understand."
After saying it, Sheng Nian felt an inexplicable sense of guilt. He lowered his head. "Am I too stupid? I knew he was using me..."
"You're a good person."
Yan Feizhuo interrupted him and drew him into his arms. "You're a good person, baby."
"You were only following your heart and doing the right thing."
I'll protect you, too, and keep the darkness from tainting your kindness.
The voice beside his ear was firm, and Sheng Nian's heart settled at once.
The two of them were about to leave together.
"Sheng Nian, wait."
Just as they were about to get into the car, a voice stopped