After Being Cyber Bullied, She Reveals Her True Identity-Chapter 504 - 499: A Fight?

"They’ve had the audacity to bring it up; if we don’t have the guts to face it, won’t that seem like a sign of weakness?"

"This isn’t a matter of appearing weak; it’s about your safety. Can you meet those people alone?" Vice Dean Shao’s expression worsened after hearing Shen Yan’s words.

"We’re going to request that they meet with you alone; we won’t let too many people have one-on-one contact with you. That’s our bottom line," the person in charge suddenly said.

Shen Yan looked at him, somewhat surprised, "It seems everything has been arranged from above."

"What arrangements? In the end, you still have to face it alone, don’t you? We’re all members of the research institute; such arrangements are truly inappropriate. I demand a substitution. Jian Yu’s incident, and also the research, we’re all involved; let me go instead," Vice Dean Shao still didn’t want Shen Yan to face such matters alone. There were too many variables, and they couldn’t afford to gamble.

"Let me do it," several senior academicians then stood up, all of whom had been fully involved in the research. It made sense to choose them.

"The other party specifically requested Shen Yan," the person in charge frowned and said.

"Why should we just comply with their demands as if we’ve got no spine? Whatever they want, they get?" An irritated researcher burst out with what was on everyone’s mind.

The person in charge had a headache. This was something Shen Yan had agreed to, and they had made thorough preparations.

The opposing party had mentioned, when making this request, that if Shen Yan didn’t consent, they would directly adopt other methods to talk.

Of course, they weren’t afraid of the base’s team.

They just preferred to avoid conflict whenever possible, but if push came to shove, they didn’t mind taking a tough stance.

The term "international" seemed to exert an invisible pressure.

That’s why they’d come to seek Shen Yan’s opinion.

Seeing how agitated the research institute’s people were, Shen Yan couldn’t quite decide how to respond for a moment, so she simply stood aside and looked at the messages incoming on her phone.

After a noisy half-meeting, suddenly there was silence.

Shen Yan looked up to see everyone turning their eyes toward her.

Vice Dean Shao glowered at her with a cannibalistic look, warning her not to casually agree to the others’ terms.

The person in charge asked her again, "Now that there’s quite a bit of opposition, what about you?"

"I have no objections; I’ll follow the arrangements set from above."

Vice Dean Shao really wanted to twist her ear, "You..."

"Since I’ve agreed, I can protect myself. If both parties meet alone, my chances might be greater. Thanks for your concern, but I won’t be harmed."

Vice Dean Shao laughed in exasperation, "Is this a matter of odds? It’s a serious issue regarding your safety! She’s still young, foolish. I’ll represent her."

The person in charge: "..."

Shen Yan waved her hand dismissively, "I should go now. You all take your time discussing."

"Where are you going? Come back here!"

Shen Yan, as if deaf to the call, walked away.

Vice Dean Shao cursed several times, infuriated.

Shen Yan left so nonchalantly, yet the others couldn’t simply leave; they still had to discuss the follow-up to this matter. Furthermore, they also had to meet the head of that department.

Stepping outside, Shen Yan glanced at the nearby guardhouse and the silent row of soldiers standing outside.

She hurried out of the solemn place, her piercing gaze sweeping across the street, spotting the car on the opposite side.

Despite the distance and the windshield, Shen Yan felt as though she could clearly discern the expressions of Shen Feng and Shen Ning.

Shen Yan merely gave it a brief glance before withdrawing her gaze and turned to leave in another direction.

"Brother, it’s Shen Yan!"

Shen Ning looked behind Shen Yan for the base’s team, unaware that the team had left through another exit.

She had almost reached her accommodation now.

Shen Yan crossed the street, hands in her pockets, and stood at the traffic light looking at the cars on the other side.

"Shen Yan!"

"It’s really Shen Yan!"

"Ah! Shen Yan, I—I really like you!"

"Yanyan..."

Only then did Shen Yan realize she had walked out without even wearing a mask!

By the time she thought to leave, she was already encircled, with no way out.

Shen Yan grudgingly took a notebook and pen from a fan, signed the notebook, signed someone’s shirt... and there were also requests for selfies, with the solemn square perfectly fitting into the background.

Forcing a smile, Shen Yan continued to take photos non-stop with her fans.

*

Just around the corner not far from here, Qi Si had already seen her, but at the same time, his view was blocked by Du Yundan.

Du Yundan had caught a glimpse of the bustling scene across the street as soon as he arrived, and upon seeing Qi Si staring in that direction, he knew who was there.

"Qi Si."

Qi Si squinted at him.

Du Yundan, shouldering the pressure, said, "I’m here to help you guys."

"What can you help with?" Qi Si asked coldly.

"I can help you a lot. Wang Jue and Hong Shen can too. When Boyuan said those words, I knew what big thing you were going to do in Beijing. Qi Si, you’re not standing here alone."

Qi Si still looked deadpan: "Not needed."

"You..." Seeing Qi Si’s unyielding demeanor, Du Yundan’s anger flared up again. Just as he reached to grab Qi Si, who was about to walk away, Qi Si lifted his hand and brushed him off.

Du Yundan reached down again, only grazing Qi Si’s sleeve.

Du Yundan blocked his way again, and Qi Si raised his hand to strike, and the two immediately scuffled on the spot.

"Bang!"

Initially holding back, Qi Si, now somewhat annoyed, kicked Du Yundan away with one foot.

Du Yundan, with an ugly expression, got back on his feet, "You really do strike hard."

What couldn’t he strike hard at? It’s not like he was his wife.

Qi Si coldly dusted the dust off his clothes, "Get lost."

Qi Si’s associates were very perceptive and quickly ran over to help Du Yundan up.

"I will leave once you nod."

Qi Si’s handsome brows raised: "I said, not needed."

"We are your friends, right?"

Qi Si’s face remained coldly silent.

Du Yundan brushed aside the people next to him, clutching the painful spot, and walked back to Qi Si: "Why aren’t you refuting this statement?"

Qi Si’s face grew colder.

"We can talk about what happened later. Are you coming yourself, or should I come to invite you personally?" Du Yundan asked.

"Take him to the hospital," Qi Si ordered people behind him irritably, throwing out coldly, "I will be there."

"Same place," Du Yundan then finally smiled.

"What is this about?"

Shen Yan suddenly appeared, noticing the scene in front of her, full of curiosity.

The once cold-faced person instantly softened: "Just sparring."

Du Yundan: "..."

Sparring where he was beaten to death?

"Did you hit someone?" Seeing Qi Si spotless and Du Yundan with clear shoe marks on him, clutching it with his hand, Shen Yan knew Qi Si hadn’t held back.

"No."

Qi Si’s face tightened again, casting a cold glance at Du Yundan.

Du Yundan: "I fell myself, it has nothing to do with him."

Qi Si’s men hurriedly took Du Yundan away.

Shen Yan looked at Qi Si speechlessly: "Did you guys have an argument?"

"No."

"Then you hit him?"

"He struck first."

"So, it was a fight?"

Qi Si: "..."

Shen Yan, laughing, took his hand, "This Young Master Du looks kind, and I have a rather good impression of him."

Qi Si clasped her hand tighter, jealously saying, "Why pay him any attention."

Shen Yan looked at him, her eyes and brows curved into smiles!