Chapter 2463: Another Me 32

The atmosphere inside the court was solemn.

"The defendant Lai Fendou, guilty of intentional homicide and illegal occupation of a huge amount of property, with multiple crimes combined, is sentenced to life imprisonment, deprivation of political rights for life, and confiscation of all personal property! The Lai Si inheritance illegally occupied by him, including real estate, deposits, equity, etc., shall be returned in full to the lawful heir Lai Chi."

"Moreover, compensation for Lai Chi's mental distress consolation fee, plus other losses, totals 15,000,000 RMB."

"The defendant Qiu Juan, guilty of harboring and abetting, is sentenced to three years' imprisonment, suspended for four years."

The gavel struck the base, producing a clear sound.

"The court has finished pronouncing judgment, adjourned!"

In the gallery, Lai Chi sat quietly, hearing the life imprisonment sentence, he let out a long sigh, having won the case.

All evil finally received the judgment it deserved.

Qiu Juan slumped in her chair, catching sight of Sun Li on the witness stand, her murky eyes bursting with deep‑seated hatred and madness.

"Sun Li! You bitch! It's all your fault!"

Qiu Juan jumped up, pointing at Sun Li and shouting hysterically, "You seduced my husband and even helped this little beast get him imprisoned! You deserve to die!"

Crucially, the evidence chain proving Lai Fendou's murder motive and fund transfer was provided by Sun Li.

She was the victim of Lai Fendou's carefully woven lies, unknowingly the mistress.

Now, after receiving the compensation from Lai Chi, she chose to stand in the sunlight and personally bury the man who deceived and used her.

Facing Qiu Juan's insults, Sun Li turned his head, his gaze shifting to Lai Chi.

Separated by a few rows of seats, she barely nodded, and under the bailiff's guidance, she walked out of the court without looking back.

Qiu Juan was completely crushed, sobbing as she slumped to the ground.

Jin Chen lightly placed his hand over the back of Lai Chi's hand clutching the verdict, took hold, and walked out of the court's main gate.

Outside, the sunlight was just right, a bit dazzling.

Lai Chi stood on the high steps of the courthouse, raising his head to gaze at the vast azure sky.

He looked silently for a few seconds, then turned and threw himself into Jin Chen's embrace, both arms tightly wrapping around his waist.

"Brother."

Jin Chen responded, gently patting his back, "Mm. It's all over."

【Villain Blackening Value detected -25, total 11!】

At the foot of the steps, Lai Donglai, the only one awaiting a retrial, was in a state of lost‑spirited frenzy; seeing Lai Chi and a stranger youth tightly embraced, distorted jealousy surged up.

"Lai Chi is nothing but a lunatic, a monster! He has two people living inside him, he's a pervert!"

"If you're with him, you'll meet the same fate! Sooner or later he'll get you killed! Hahahaha..."

【He seems to have scolded you along with him, huh.】 Ling Gun Gun whispered.

Jin Chen: "……"

He held Lai Chi's arm without letting go, tilted his head, and looked down from above at the seemingly mad Lai Donglai at the foot of the steps.

"If you want to stay in prison longer, just keep cursing."

Lai Donglai met Jin Chen's unfathomable gaze, and his back was inexplicably drenched in cold sweat.

Zhou Shuo waited outside the main road, seeing Lin Wan and Lai Chi come out, he immediately went to greet them, and then saw him being intimate with a stranger man.

Zhou Shuo frowned slightly, quickly walked up to Lai Chi and said, "Xiao Chi, congratulations, you've finally obtained justice."

"Before... I was deceived by Lai Donglai and did some wrong things. But when we were young, we were the first to know each other as playmates, right? Xiao Chi, don't let outsiders hurt our bond."

His gaze intentionally swept over Jin Chen, "You're young and inexperienced, don't easily believe some... people of unknown origin. You..."

"You talk too much."

Jin Chen interrupted Zhou Shuo's heartfelt words he had prepared.

His eyes lazily fell on Zhou Shuo's face, "Your concern for my boyfriend, isn't it a bit too much?"

"Boyfriend?"

Lin Wan rushed forward a few steps behind, her face turning ashen, "No way! I don't agree!"

"Lai Chi, you can throw a tantrum at Mother, but this kind of life‑changing matter must be decided by me!"

"This person's background is unknown, and you've just received so much compensation and inheritance—who knows what he's after? You must break up with him right now!"

Lai Chi suddenly lowered his eyes, grabbed Jin Chen's hand, pulled him around and walked away without a hint of reluctance.

"Xiao Chi, stop right there! Hear me!" Lin Wan shouted angrily behind him.

Lai Chi turned a deaf ear.

He pulled Jin Chen, quickly walked down the steps toward the black sedan parked at the curb.

The driver respectfully opened the car door and waited.

Jin Chen let him lead, the corner of his mouth curling into an arc, he glanced back at Zhou Shuo, raised an eyebrow, and took the rear seat.

Zhou Shuo: "……"

The car started smoothly and merged into traffic.

Outside the window, the cityscape flew by.

Lai Chi leaned in Jin Chen's embrace, his mood somewhat low, not as carefree as when he had just won the lawsuit.

He shifted slightly, and suddenly, under Jin Chen's slightly surprised gaze, he straddled face‑to‑face on Jin Chen's lap, rather recklessly indulgent, burying himself in the embrace, unwilling to leave even a gap.

Since Jin Chen regained his real body, Lai Chi has become especially fond of the feeling of being completely held in his brother's arms, fully enveloped by his scent.

It seems only such close, seamless contact can dispel the unease left from waiting alone in the past.

Jin Chen encircled his slender waist, lowered his head, and warmly brushed his lips against the corner of his eye, "What's wrong?"

Lai Chi leaned in to kiss Jin Chen's lips lightly, "Brother, don't listen to them—I could never break up with you, and don't be unhappy..."

He said he wanted Jin Chen not to be unhappy, but it was plainly written all over his own face that he was the one who was unhappy.

Jin Chen's heart softened at his clumsy comfort, he chuckled, cupped Lai Chi's cheeks, and gazed into his dark, moist eyes.

I know.

His kiss fell delicately, from forehead to nose tip, finally stopping at the corner of the lips, breaths intertwining, "I'm not angry, be good."

Lips and teeth gently entwined, ten fingers tightly clasped.

【Detected Villain Heartthrob Value +10, total 89!】

Soon after, Lin Wan's overseas business, which she had operated for years, suddenly encountered a string of problems: important clients were poached, cooperation projects were repeatedly obstructed, and even the capital chain ran into trouble.

They were just minor issues, but each required her to return and take charge.

Overwhelmed, she had to cut her trip short and hastily return to Yingguo.

What made Lin Wan feel powerless was that she finally uncovered the identity of the youth standing beside Li Chi.

It turned out to be the Jin Family—not only the nouveau riche of Shanghai, but also deeply entrenched in the domestic business world for years, already well-connected and influential.

Her overseas ventures were insignificant before the Jin Family.

If Jin Chen wanted to protect Li Chi, she had absolutely no chance of taking him away again.

In the end, Lin Wan could only return to Yingguo alone, filled with resentment and unwillingness.

That day, Li Chi's phone received a message from abroad.

The sender was Lin Wan.

The message was simple, but Li Chi read it carefully, especially the last line:

You sure know how to find yourself a good boyfriend.

Li Chi looked at the words on the screen and calmly replied:

Mother, I wish you and your family safety. Goodbye.

Sent successfully.

Immediately, he opened the contact list and pressed the delete key.

That name was completely erased from the address book.

Li Chi put down the phone and gazed out the window.

The sky was somewhat overcast; Jin Chen had been summoned by Jin Ge early in the morning for something important and had not yet returned.

The spacious apartment felt especially quiet.

Li Chi curled up on the thick carpet on the sofa, picked up the remote, absentmindedly pressing buttons; the TV's light and shadow flickered on his face, but his gaze unconsciously drifted toward the entryway.