Rumor has it that the young master has a hidden illness

A chilling cold instantly filled the air, but Jing Sichen stood still, showing no fear on his face.

Yes, there is respect.

Jing Youxiong is the absolute head of the mysterious Jing family. Even Jing Sichen doesn't fully know the extent of his family's business and power.

Meanwhile, Kyō Yu-ō has always lived in the mountain villa, residing alone as an eccentric old man.

Apart from a trusted butler, the manor didn't even have any servants.

The moment her gaze fell upon Jing Sichen, a mountain breeze swept by, followed by his indifferent voice: "If I did it, what are you planning to do?"

Jing Sichen breathed a sigh of relief. Seeing Jing Youxiong's reaction, he knew it wasn't him.

"You've been spending too much time on that girl lately," Jing Youxiong said, his words carrying a hint of warning. "Don't forget why you married her in the first place. The person you truly want to marry is Rou Rou."

"I've been taking care of Rou Rou since she was born. I've always treated her like a younger sister and never thought of marrying her," Jing Sichen said in a deep voice. "Besides, you've never interfered with my marriage."

"That's because you should be aware that you should marry Rou Rou! This shouldn't be something I demand, but something you should genuinely love and cherish for her! Only then will you be worthy of her, and even more so, worthy of her parents!" Jing Youxiong's voice rose as he spoke.

Jing Sichen's eyes dimmed slightly, and he replied in a deep voice, "Rou Rou is my sister. I know what's best for her. She deserves a man who truly cherishes and loves her, who will shower her with affection, instead of being with someone against my own will just to please him. Rou Rou has always been kind and sensible; I believe she will understand what I'm saying."

"Women aren't exactly kind and understanding when it comes to love," Jing Youxiong said coldly. "What if she can't live without you? What will you do then?"

"She won't." Jing Sichen seemed quite confident.

Jing Youxiong sighed, "I can refrain from getting involved in Rou Rou's love life for now, but this Lin Lulu can absolutely never be your real wife! You knew from the beginning that you wanted to marry her! The Lin family could never..."

"Lulu is innocent," Jing Sichen interrupted Jing Youxiong. "I will take revenge on the Lin family, but I will absolutely not implicate innocent people! Also! Please forget why I married Lulu! Now that I've married her, she is my wife, the person I will protect for the rest of my life, and absolutely no one can harm her!"

Upon hearing this, Jing Youxiong's eyes widened slightly, and he uttered a low, indifferent sentence: "The danger you brought to her has only just begun. There is evidence pointing to the Lin family as the mastermind behind this kidnapping. Moreover, this mastermind has the same habits as the person who killed your parents back then. Investigate this line thoroughly; perhaps you can find out the enemy who has been hiding for so many years."

Jing Sichen's expression changed. "I understand."

He paused, then added, "Grandpa, Lulu has never been involved in any bad things. She hates the Lin family just like I do. Please don't make things difficult for her."

With that, he glanced at Kyō Yu-xiong one last time, then turned to leave.

"If one day," Kyō Yu-ō's voice slowly rang out, "you could only save one person between Lin Lulu and Rou Rou, who would you choose?"

Jing Sichen stopped in his tracks abruptly.

Hearing Kyō Yu-ō's rather meaningful question, a deep panic surged in his dark eyes.

"Grandpa, is there something else you're hiding from me?" Jing Sichen asked.

"Lin Lulu is still a member of the Lin family. The only problem is she was born into the wrong family! I've kept the Lin family alive until now not because I'm reluctant to kill innocent people, but to find the real killer and make him see with his own eyes that every member of the Lin family dies at my hands!" His gaze narrowed slightly as Jing Youxiong continued, "Even Lin Lulu, who isn't favored by the Lin family, isn't destined to live a long life!"

"I'm afraid Grandpa will be disappointed." Jing Sichen faced Jing Youxiong's murderous aura directly. "I will definitely protect Lulu, her sister, and their parents!"

Kyo Yu-xiong: "You're going to defy me for that woman?"

Jing Sichen: "She's none other than my wife!"

"Jing Sichen!" Jing Youxiong roared, "Do you even know who you're talking to? With just one word from me, I can make you lose everything! You should never have fallen for Lin Lulu in the first place! Lin Hongjiang is absolutely connected to your parents' deaths; he was destined to die! And he's Lin Lulu's grandfather, Lin Lulu's father's father. Do you think Lin Lulu will understand you after you've taken your revenge? Even if she does, what about her parents? Unless you give up your revenge for her, you two will never be together!"

"I can't give up on revenge!" Jing Sichen clenched his fists. "Besides, Lulu will definitely understand what I've done!"

"You are utterly stubborn! The Kyo family has no one like you..."

"Grandpa!" Jing Rou suddenly ran out and knelt down beside Jing Youxiong's legs. "Grandpa, calm down! My brother didn't mean to rebel against you! He protected my sister-in-law, doesn't that show he's loyal and righteous? Besides, if we want revenge, we should target that bad guy, why should we harm the others? Grandpa, didn't you promise me you wouldn't lose your temper? Why are you so mean to my brother?"

"Rou Rou? What brings you here? Get up quickly!" Jing Youxiong said as he helped Jing Rou up, even offering her his own recliner to rest.

Jing Sichen looked at Jing Rou, whose face was pale, and his face was full of worry.

"I'm sorry, I overheard your conversation. A-Liang told me that my sister-in-law had been kidnapped. When my brother came to your place, I was worried that you two would have a fight. So, no matter what, I had to come." Jing Rou spoke in several parts, and she was out of breath if she spoke even a little fast.

"Rou Rou, I'll take you back to the hospital," Jing Sichen said urgently. "We'll handle things between Grandpa and me ourselves."

"Brother," Jingrou looked at him, her eyes filled with sorrow, "but you've been talking about me. Doesn't that mean this matter is also related to me?"

"Rou Rou..."

"Grandpa, my brother doesn't like me, so why are you forcing him to marry me? Will this really make me happy? I don't want this kind of coercion. It's unfair to me, to my brother, and to my sister-in-law! Besides, although I didn't see it myself, I heard from A-Liang that my brother and sister-in-law are especially happy together. I hope my brother can stay happy forever. So, Grandpa, please don't force a marriage that isn't meant to be, okay? That's what's truly for my own good! Don't I deserve to find someone who truly loves me?" Jingrou said.

Jing Youxiong frowned and glared at Jing Sichen. "Look what you've done!"

Jing Sichen lowered his eyes, which were filled with remorse.

How could he not see that Jingrou's attachment to him had nothing to do with sibling affection?

However, he never had any romantic feelings for her.

Even without Lin Lulu, he would never have married Jing Rou.

It was precisely because he felt responsible for Jingrou that he thought things through so thoroughly.

"Rou Rou," Jing Sichen whispered, "It's my fault, brother..."

"I'm young, beautiful, and Grandpa's most beloved granddaughter. I'm perfect! Losing me would be your loss." Jingrou smiled sweetly. "Brother, you should go back first! Don't worry, I'll talk to Grandpa! Sister-in-law just went through a kidnapping; she definitely needs you now. Go and keep her company!"