Autumn Zheng originally had no intention of coming along or getting involved in this matter.
But she was still afraid Evan Lin would blow things out of proportion. After much hesitation, she ended up at the track.
She had expected Shawn Zhao to be in a pitiful state, but to Autumn Zheng’s surprise, the scene before her was unexpectedly harmonious.
There’s nothing much to consider.
Evan Lin shook his head. “He’s keeping his promise—whether he gets laughed at or encouraged, it’s what he deserves.”
This world isn’t all good, but it isn’t all bad either.
Evan Lin’s voice was calm. When these words reached Autumn Zheng’s ears, her expression subtly shifted.
She looked at Evan Lin, feeling that the current Evan was a bit different from before, though she couldn’t quite put her finger on it.
If it were the old Evan Lin, he’d probably have kicked Shawn Zhao to make him keep his promise.
Autumn Zheng didn’t know the answer. After all, in Evan Lin’s eyes, Shawn Zhao’s presence was almost insignificant.
Alright, I’m heading back to the dorm.
Evan Lin stood up. Over there, Shawn Zhao had run half a lap, his speed clearly slowing, but with encouragement from the surrounding students, he kept pushing himself.
Sweat poured from his flabby body, making for a rather shocking sight.
Someone had already started pouring bottled water over him to help him cool down. The scene actually felt a bit like everyone was united for a common cause.
Call me if you need anything.
After Evan Lin finished speaking, he prepared to leave. Autumn Zheng’s gaze shifted from the running Shawn Zhao back to Evan. “Wait.”
Did you meet anyone you shouldn’t have in Beijing?
Autumn Zheng asked nervously. She had even planned to ask Azure Dragon for confirmation, but couldn’t reach him by phone.
That man was elusive—he’d show up whenever Autumn Zheng was in real danger, but never let her find him on her own.
As the leader of the Hidden Dragon Four Saints, Azure Dragon was a man no one could control. What’s more, he kept his distance from Autumn Zheng as a form of protection.
People I shouldn’t have met?
Evan Lin glanced at her. “There’s no such thing as someone you shouldn’t meet in this world.”
If there were, it was only the old me who shouldn’t have met them. But for who I am now, there’s no such thing as should or shouldn’t.
Don’t worry, I won’t go looking for those people. But if they come to me, I’ll make sure to get some answers.
Evan Lin’s words made Autumn Zheng’s face turn pale.
The Upper-Grade Lin Clan.
That clan was like a giant tree reaching the sky!
If Evan Lin really went to the Upper-Grade Lin Clan, found that man from years ago, and demanded justice for Joy Zheng, the outcome would be unimaginable for Autumn Zheng.
Evan, don’t be reckless. They’re far more troublesome than you think!
Autumn Zheng quickly added, “And your mom would never agree to this either!”
All these years, she raised you without ever expecting anything in return—she only hoped you’d grow up safe, happy, and live a joyful life.
If you do this, your mom will worry about you a lot.
Autumn Zheng wanted to keep talking.
But Evan Lin was already walking toward the dorm building.
My mom wants me to be happy—that’s her wish, and I understand it.
But as her son, if I can’t get justice for my mom, then I’ve wasted my life.
Besides, I won’t let my mom worry. So please, don’t talk to her about this.
Watching Evan Lin’s figure grow distant, Autumn Zheng collapsed onto the ground beside the track.
She regretted sending Evan Lin to Beijing even more.
But now, she couldn’t stop anything that might happen. Just as Evan Lin said, maybe someone from the Upper-Grade Lin Clan had already met him.
Just thinking about what Azure Dragon had discussed with her earlier made Autumn Zheng’s scalp tingle.
But seeing Evan Lin’s determined expression, Autumn Zheng felt dazed—she almost believed he could really demand justice from the Upper-Grade Lin Clan.
Impossible. It’s like an ant trying to shake a giant tree.
Autumn Zheng sighed, her face pale.
On the track, Shawn Zhao lay flat on the ground after finishing his lap, staring at the sky above and gasping for air. He felt completely exhausted, his body numb to the extreme.
But seeing the faces around him, those looks of concern and admiration, Shawn Zhao actually felt a bit grateful to Evan Lin.
If you make a mistake, admit it. If you get punished, stand tall.
Shawn Zhao suddenly remembered that saying, and felt sleepy.
Dorm 609.
When Evan Lin opened the door, Hao Wang was lying in bed reading.
Where are Mingming Zhao and Shumo Tan?
Evan Lin looked around, didn’t see them, and asked.
Hao Wang poked his head out from the bed when he heard the voice, saw Evan Lin, and was pleasantly surprised. He jumped down from the top bunk: “You finally came back! You’ve been gone so many days, and not a word from you.”
Those two are probably holed up in the library. Shumo Tan has turned over a new leaf—always reading and doing exercises. Mingming Zhao gets dragged along every day.
Hao Wang looked Evan Lin up and down, full of emotion. “This time, you really brought honor to our dorm.”
You don’t know—when the news came out that you won the math modeling competition, the whole school went wild.
No fewer than ten girls have asked me about you—this time, you’re really famous!
Hao Wang kept chattering non-stop.
After not seeing him for days, Hao Wang’s personality had become much more cheerful—maybe because the Wang family’s affairs were finally settled. Now Hao Wang was the family head, and the old pressure was gone, so he changed a lot.
It was a good change.
Famous or not, I’ve always been famous, haven’t I?
Evan Lin glanced at him.
That reply left Hao Wang speechless. Then he laughed and patted Evan Lin’s shoulder. “That’s true—you’ve been famous since you started school.”
Let’s go find them—and Shuanxi Shu, too.
Evan Lin stretched and washed his face quickly. “Like we said before, if I beat everyone in the math department, Shuanxi Shu would spend a night at a five-star hotel with Shumo Tan.”
Shumo Tan probably hasn’t forgotten, and Shuanxi Shu won’t forget either.
And that Han Yuan—he deserves a taste of hardship, too.
Listening to Evan Lin, Hao Wang looked a bit hesitant.