Chapter 64: The Creepy Man Appears! Miss Ji Is Terrified

The crowd instantly blocked off the scene, leaving no room to escape. The cameraman was squeezed to the roadside, nearly falling, but Lin Yu reached out in time to steady him. The cameraman was eager to capture the moment Ji Ya was surrounded by her fans, a testament to her immense popularity.

After post-production, a stream of comments floated over the video: follow their show, and you might just bump into your idol on the street! The livestream’s popularity soared, Lin Jia seized the opportunity from this unexpected event, and overnight, the show exploded.

Ji Ya became the focal point of everyone’s attention, while Lin Yu, just an ordinary passerby, was pushed aside. All around were excited shouts, Ji Ya’s name echoed wildly through the crowd. Lin Yu stood quietly by, content to watch the spectacle, with no intention—nor ability—to steal Ji Ya’s spotlight.

It wasn’t only female fans who were thrilled; the male fans were equally ecstatic, their excitement akin to seeing a goddess, almost as if they’d been injected with adrenaline. Their screams even surpassed the sharp cries of the female fans.

An excited male fan rushed forward, nearly colliding with Ji Ya. Lin Yu, who had been silently watching over her, quickly pulled her away—otherwise, she would have been knocked to the ground. The man merely reached out politely at first, and Ji Ya responded with equal courtesy. She never expected, in the next moment, to be yanked forward forcefully; caught off guard, she crashed into his arms, his hands frantically roaming her back.

Feeling violated, the young lady was utterly bewildered, staring at him in shock and disbelief, struggling to break free. The man seemed to muster every ounce of strength, groping her while gripping her arm tightly, refusing to let go.

Pain shot through her, and Ji Ya couldn’t help but inhale sharply. Still, she forced herself to remain composed, smiling as she handled the incident. As a CEO at the pinnacle of her field, with excellent upbringing, she reminded herself: the more people there are, the less she can panic—panic only invites ridicule.

Yet the fear in her heart grew, the pain in her arm and the man’s manic behavior left her lost. Instinctively, she wanted to seek out the man she felt she could trust, the one whose arrangements she would follow without hesitation.

Lin Yu had already plunged into the crowd, but the onlookers were there for the spectacle, pushing him back to the periphery. Gritting his teeth, determined, he saw Ji Ya about to be forcibly kissed by the lecherous man. Unable to control his anger any longer, Lin Yu shoved aside everything in his way, regardless of who it was—anyone blocking him from rescuing his boss was swept aside.

Without hesitation, he pulled the lecher away with immense strength, sending the unsuspecting man sprawling to the ground with a scream that drew everyone’s attention. No one noticed Lin Yu embracing Ji Ya, comforting her.

The cameraman, however, wouldn’t miss such a sweet scene, perfect for a romance variety show. He zoomed in, capturing the tender moment between the two.

The lecher rubbed his aching backside, hauled himself up with the help of nearby bystanders, and angrily pointed at Lin Yu, who was holding his goddess.

“Damn, are you crazy? You dare ruin my good luck?”

Amidst his curses, Lin Yu replied with unwavering coldness, “Your actions just now have already offended Miss Ji. Miss Ji is participating in a program recording—broadcast live.”

“Rather than pretending to be some big shot here, you’d better think carefully about how you’ll deal with Miss Ji’s fans after today, who you’ve enraged!”

“If you value your life, I suggest you apologize to Miss Ji at once. Otherwise, you’ll face the consequences yourself!”

His domineering words and overpowering aura silenced everyone present.

Just then, the girl with glasses, who had been groped by the lecher in the chaos, saw Lin Yu standing up for Ji Ya and gathered the courage to point at the man, shouting, “Shameless! If you’ve got a problem, go see a doctor—don’t come out here and disgust people!”

“What you did to me just now—wasn’t the camera rolling?”

“If you don’t apologize to Miss Ji, you can expect jail time!”

The righteous girl’s outcry emboldened the crowd, who straightened up and joined in condemning the lecher. He cowered, clutching his head and squatting on the ground, whining and protesting, claiming it wasn’t intentional, his mind just went blank seeing a beautiful woman, but he never once mentioned an apology.

Ji Ya’s eyes reddened. She couldn’t believe such shameless people truly existed. The fear and humiliation were secondary; the main worry was that being pulled into his embrace and nearly kissed—such an ugly scene, if exposed, would destroy the cold, aloof CEO persona she’d maintained for decades. She’d be slandered as fake and pretentious, and her reputation might be ruined forever.

Seeing the situation grow increasingly chaotic, Lin Yu’s expression shifted. He thought for a moment and made what he believed was the best decision of his life.

“Boss, hold my hand. I’ll get you out of here, away from all danger.”

“Trust me.”

Looking up, she met his resolute gaze, feeling the warmth and strength of his palm. Ji Ya’s heart softened.

Without hesitation, she chose to trust him, just as she had at the start of the day, believing in his every decision without reservation.

The cameraman exchanged a glance with Lin Yu, a silent understanding between men. He quickly packed up his equipment, preparing for a swift exit.

Lin Jia’s side sent word as well—monitoring the situation in real-time, she felt slightly relieved seeing Lin Yu protect Ji Ya so resolutely. The most urgent task now was to get Ji Ya out of that dangerous area!

Lin Yu curled his lips, feigning surprise as he pointed toward the back of the crowd, shouting, “Hey! Isn’t that Bai Yichu, the top star? She’s here filming too!”

As soon as he spoke, the crowd turned their heads. Lin Yu seized the moment, grabbed Ji Ya’s hand, and dashed out of the encirclement. The girl with glasses cheered them on, inadvertently drawing more attention.

“Damn! Miss Ji ran off! After them!”

By the time a few realized what happened, Lin Yu and Ji Ya had vanished. They ran swiftly to a corner and hid, waiting until the crowd searching for them gradually dispersed.

Ji Ya’s cheeks were flushed, breathless. “Thank goodness you reacted so quickly…”

Before she finished, hurried footsteps approached. Someone in front shouted excitedly, “They’re here! Hurry!”

The footsteps closed in. Seeing Ji Ya’s trembling legs, Lin Yu crouched down, giving his sturdy back a pat. “Climb on. I’ll carry you out.”