Chapter 2298: Love and Chaos: System Showdown 22

The kitchen door was shoved open violently.

The scene before them stunned the three instantly.

Su Yu was pressed hard against the vegetable‑washing sink by You Le'an, his hair wet and dripping water, a clear red mark on his face, his expensive suit wrinkled and stained with water, looking utterly disheveled.

You Le'an had one hand gripping his throat and the other hand was pressing his head down under the faucet.

Water splashed forth, obviously preparing for a second round of grease‑removal education.

Jin Chen sighed, as expected.

Hearing the door open, You Le'an's movement froze abruptly.

He quickly released his hold, switching states in a second!

A moment ago he was fierce like a street‑fighter's little lion, but the instant he saw Jin Chen's figure at the doorway, he instantly turned into a frail little white flower bullied and weak.

His eyes reddened, not knowing whether from the earlier strike or a burst of acting; his lips pursed in grievance, he flung himself at Jin Chen like a swallow returning to the woods, burying his head in Jin Chen's embrace, his body trembling slightly.

"Chen‑brother…"

His voice thick with a crying tone, though he shed not a tear, he looked pitiful.

Jin Chen steadied You Le'an, his arm naturally circling his shoulders and pulling him into his embrace.

He lowered his gaze to the trembling head in his arms, his palm soothingly patting his back, and immediately went along with the act.

His voice low and warm, openly concerned, he asked, "What's wrong? Did you feel wronged?"

That tone made it seem as if the one who had just pressed him against the sink and beaten him was someone else.

You Le'an nodded vigorously, burying his face deeper into Jin Chen's chest, his muffled voice laced with accusation.

"Mm! He… he bullied me!"

Su Yu, pressed against the sink, face injured, hair still dripping water:???

He could scarcely believe his own eyes and ears!

Who was the pervert who just held him down and beat him? Who is this one now pretending to be weak and tattling? His face‑changing speed is too fast!

Su Yu trembled with rage, pointing at You Le'an, lips quivering: "He… he's lying! It was clearly him…

"Shut up!" Lin Xi exclaimed, frightened, "What's wrong with you? Why provoke him?"

You were hired and paid to please the big villain, yet you've instead triggered another bout of his psychotic trait!

Lin Xi quietly shifted behind Zhou Du, fearing to be caught in the cross‑fire of this heavenly battle.

Zhou Du felt gratified, but said nothing.

Jin Chen completely ignored Su Yu's explanation.

He held the still‑trembling You Le'an in his arms, his gaze coldly sweeping over Su Yu, his eyes exerting an invisible pressure that choked off Su Yu's remaining words.

"It seems Mr. Su doesn't quite grasp the etiquette of a guest."

Jin Chen's voice was calm and unruffled, yet more threatening than any rebuke: "Lin Xi, see him out."

He no longer glanced at Su Yu, lowered his head, and placed his warm palm on You Le'an's nape, offering comfort and protection as he half‑embraced, half‑carried him, carefully avoiding the mess on the ground and walking out of this chaotic battlefield.

—

The balcony glass door was gently pushed open, and hot wind blew in.

Lin Xi was leaning on the railing in a daze; hearing the footsteps, he jerked his head back, saw Jin Chen's figure appear at the doorway, and instinctively straightened his back.

Jin Chen turned to shut the door, walked to his side, placed both hands on the railing, and his gaze fell on the villa garden not far away.

He spoke, his voice calm, "Haven't you been too idle lately?"

Just that simple sentence caused a cold sweat to break out on Lin Xi's back instantly.

He knew his brother too well; such an offhand tone usually meant Jin Chen had already grasped the whole situation.

Lin Xi's fingers unconsciously picked at the paint on the railing, and he silently thought:

"No wonder he's my brother."

"Brother, I…"

Lin Xi weighed his words, a sideways glance at Jin Chen's profile, "I just feel… Le'an…

He gritted his teeth, deciding to be more blatant: "He might not be simple. You know, the kind of… dangerous person.

If the system didn't forbid divulging, he would almost love to shout the three words "big villain" right into his brother's ear.

"Dangerous?" Jin Chen replied, the corner of his mouth curling.

Lin Xi's eyes lit up, nodding repeatedly: "Exactly! Exactly! Exactly! It's that kind of…

He made an exaggerated gesture: "Of demon‑king level!

Jin Chen finally turned his head to look at him; his eyes held an emotion Lin Xi couldn't read, yet he seemed quite relaxed.

"I know."

A warm breeze brushed past, yet Lin Xi shivered.

Those four words, light as they were, gave him the illusion of being seen through.

What does "I know" mean?

Does it mean knowing You Le'an is the villain? Knowing his plan?

"But…" Lin Xi still wouldn't give up, his fingers clenched, "What if he hurts you

Jin Chen suddenly laughed.

That was a smile Lin Xi rarely saw, the corners of his eyes slightly crinkled, "Do you think he could hurt me

Lin Xi opened his mouth, suddenly realizing something, his expression turning to horror.

Wait, could it be that his brother's expression means he finds You Le'an's violent act cute?!

A wave of heat lifted Jin Chen's shirt hem; he reached out and ruffled Lin Xi's hair, a rare gentle gesture.

"Don't worry needlessly."

After saying that, he turned and left, leaving Lin Xi alone on the balcony in a mess.

As the glass door closed, Lin Xi seemed to hear his older brother chuckle softly.

Lin Xi gazed at Jin Chen's back and suddenly felt that perhaps he was the most naive one in the family.

【Zero Egg, arrange something for the cheap younger brother to do.】

Ling Gun Gun calmly, 【Understood!】

Five minutes later, the balcony.

Lin Xi hadn't yet processed his older brother's "I know" when he was startled by the Survival System's online scream and fell down.

Lin Xi: "... What?"

【71> <...> The Survival System also felt like it was going crazy.

<……> The survival system also thought it was crazy.

Able Spirit Endpoint temporarily assigned a mission—who dares to refuse!

Lin Xi slowly put his leg on the balcony railing, his voice trembling, "Do you believe I'll die right now just to show you?"

The Survival System kept screaming,