One Word Changed, Characters in Chaos

Chapter 12: Big Brother, Gu Yan

Translator: 549690339

Gu Cheng’s hands rested on the wheelchair, his fists slightly clenched.

He didn’t understand.

Why?

He and Ye Bingtong had grown up together, childhood sweethearts.

He thought that their mutual feelings were well known to each other, and since they were already engaged, it seemed only natural that marriage and entering the sanctity of matrimony would be the next step.

When he had the car accident that severed his legs, he worried about becoming a burden to Ye Bingtong and even considered breaking off their engagement.

But Ye Bingtong stayed by his side through thick and thin.

This moved Gu Cheng even more, and he became even more certain of her.

Ye Bingtong said she was still a student and didn’t want to publicize their engagement.

He agreed, deciding to wait until Ye Bingtong graduated before holding her hand in pride.

Ye Bingtong said her studies were busy and she might not be able to meet him often.

He was understanding, thinking that Ye Bingtong’s ambition was a good thing.

All these years.

He truly trusted Ye Bingtong completely and never doubted her.

But…

What did his trust yield?

Ye Bingtong actually, really, with some nobody…

Even after that nobody hurt her this much, the first thing she did when she came to her senses was to lie for him, to help him escape blame.

Hah.

They must be true lovers indeed.

Then what about himself? What does he count for?!

As Gu Cheng suffered, Ye Xiao’s thoughts echoed in his mind.

[What’s with this supporting male character! Why’s he looking down at the wheelchair? Speak up! I still have to go back to school for classes! Don’t waste my time!!]

Ye Xiao was urging him incessantly in her mind.

She was really in a hurry.

The room suddenly fell silent.

Where would that leave her with no drama to witness?

Gu Cheng glared at Ye Xiao, then lifted his eyes to look at Ye Bingtong.

“Bingtong,” Gu Cheng asked softly, “are you sure you want to release Pei Yue?”

For some reason, Ye Bingtong felt uneasy.

But remembering Pei Yue, she spoke softly, “He… he was innocent to begin with.”

“Bingtong!” Ye Mingcheng became anxious, “How could you be so confused! I’ve looked into that Pei Yue’s background. He smokes, drinks, has tattoos, and is even a little gang leader! How could you get involved with such a person!”

“Exactly,” Du Yaru said directly. “Stop meddling in Pei Yue’s affairs. Let him cool off inside, so he stops bothering you!”

Ye Bingtong was, after all, the daughter they had doted on for many years.

Ye Mingcheng and Du Yaru’s first reaction was to stop Ye Bingtong from falling into the abyss that was Pei Yue.

Ye Bingtong’s complexion turned slightly pale as she couldn’t help saying, “Dad, Mom! How can you judge people by their appearance! Pei Yue is a kind and good person! You can’t just judge him by his surface and condemn him. His only flaw is his poor background, that doesn’t make him any less than us! He did nothing wrong, yet you want to lock him up, isn’t that an abuse of power? I never expected you to be such people.”

She then turned to Gu Cheng, “Gu Brother, I know you’re not like Dad and Mom. You would never hurt Pei Yue on purpose, right!”

Ye Mingcheng and Du Yaru were stunned.

What did she mean by “you turned out to be such people”?

What were they like?!

As parents, were they wrong for not wanting their daughter to associate with such riffraff?

And when did they abuse their power?!

Does Ye Bingtong not know how she got her injuries?

She knew perfectly well.

Yet she not only helped Pei Yue hide the truth, but also came at them with righteous indignation!

Could their daughter even discern right from wrong?!

Ye Mingcheng and Du Yaru were beginning to feel disheartened.

Gu Cheng looked at Ye Bingtong and asked slowly, “If I insist that Pei Yue receives the punishment he deserves?”

Ye Bingtong grew anxious and said with an angry face, “If that’s really the case, then I must have misjudged you all these years! I see no need for our engagement to continue!”

Having said that, Ye Bingtong looked resolute.

She had used the engagement as a threat many times before.

Every time, Gu Cheng would compromise immediately.

This time would be no exception.

After all, she was determined to rescue Pei Yue.

Her Pei Yue was so good, yet no one truly understood him.

It didn’t matter.

Others didn’t understand him.

She did!

No matter what Pei Yue had done to her, she wouldn’t blame him.

She knew, that because of his original family trauma, his temper could sometimes be a bit violent.

This time she had only suffered a little injury.

That proved, Pei Yue was already trying to control himself!

With this thought, Ye Bingtong’s heart felt slightly warm.

Pei Yue was so good to her, she wanted to fully reciprocate this kindness.

[My God! Gu Cheng, you love her so much, how could you cancel the engagement? Quick, you can only forgive her now.]

Ye Xiao watched the drama unfold with great interest.

Gu Cheng clenched his teeth.

He really wanted to agree outright.

It was just an engagement, wasn’t it? If it was canceled, so be it!

He wanted to be that resolute as well.

But for some reason,

It seemed like a strange force was preventing him from speaking those words to call off the engagement.

This made Gu Cheng grow somewhat impatient.

“Then let’s call off the engagement,” he said.

Just at that moment, an indifferent voice sounded.

Huh?

Ye Xiao looked curiously towards the door.

Standing there, unbeknownst to her when he arrived, was a man with an indifferent expression.

[He’s quite good-looking. Just a bit too cold.] Ye Xiao subconsciously offered her evaluation.

The icy man glanced at Ye Xiao and then stepped inside.

“Big Brother,” Gu Cheng called out.

This was… Gu Cheng’s older brother?

Ye Xiao looked over curiously.

The Gu Family had two sons,

Gu Yan, Gu Cheng.

In the book, Gu Yan also made appearances, but his presence wasn’t extensive.

[Big Brother Gu Yan, it’s rare he’s someone sober. Later, when the male supporting character is about to die for the main female lead, Gu Yan tries to awaken him with harsh words. It’s a pity that love-struck men are beyond salvation. Gu Cheng not only didn’t listen, but he also broke with Gu Yan. As brothers fought, the Gu Family went downhill because of it. In the end, Gu Cheng eagerly gave his share of stocks to the female lead. She and the young man took those shares and swallowed the Gu Family whole. Tsk, tsk, tsk.]

Ye Xiao munched on melon seeds, criticized playfully, and planned to continue watching the drama.

Gu Yan looked at Ye Xiao again.

The true daughter of the Ye Family who had just been found?

How did she know all this?

And why did she let him hear it?

Gu Yan couldn’t help but narrow his eyes.

Could it be, she has also lived another life?

But what did he mean by “male supporting character” and “main female lead”?

They sounded more like terms from a book.

Gu Yan lowered his gaze slightly, hiding his emotions, and simply looked at Ye Bingtong with detachment, “You and Gu Cheng truly are not suitable. I’ll decide on this engagement, and let’s call it off here and now.”

In a previous life,

Gu Cheng, because of this Ye Bingtong, became his sworn enemy. The Gu Family split apart and was completely devoured by the wolves that surrounded them.

Three days ago,

Gu Yan found himself back ten years earlier; everything still had a chance to be turned around.

This time,

He would not let Gu Cheng and Ye Bingtong have anything to do with each other again.

Gu Cheng, hearing Ye Xiao’s inner voice that they as brothers would later split, and that he even caused the downfall of the entire Gu Family, felt somewhat dazed.

At this moment, Gu Yan suddenly proposed to dissolve the engagement.

A mysterious force was urging Gu Cheng to speak up and refuse.

That voice told him that he was in love with Ye Bingtong, that no matter what she did, he had to forgive her, that his existence was to always be her support.

But…

Remembering the image of Ye Bingtong and Pei Yue kissing, recalling Ye Xiao’s inner voice, that he would give his shares to Ye Bingtong and let the entire Gu Family perish because of it,

Gu Cheng clenched his teeth, suppressing this impulse fiercely.

This engagement, it was better off broken!