44. Do you believe in angels? She descended beside me.
Gu Xiaoxue and the others’ thoughts were plain as day.
Of course, his intentions were not simply about the drink.
Moreover, who says you have to deal with the master when you’re hitting a dog?
Lin Yibai pursed her lips and smiled, saying, “In the end, as long as the dog bites its owner, what’s the difference?”
The evidence of their wrongdoing was all recorded on the phone!
At first, they had a sleazy tone, vowing to humiliate Gu Xiaoxue in all sorts of ways—wasn’t that enough to make them pay?
And if they wanted to protect themselves…
Would they pull Gu Xiaoxue and the others into the mess?
Surely, they wouldn’t be foolish enough to risk their futures for Gu Xiaoxue and those women?
Then, Lin Yibai seemed to hear them demanding money.
They even pretended to take action.
Gu Xiaoxue was firmly protected behind Xia Changyu, who urged her and Yang Yueping to leave quickly.
Xia Changyu’s expression was tense, but his gaze was resolute as he said, “You all go first, I’ll stay behind.”
Upon hearing this, Lin Yibai nodded.
Regardless of the grievances between him and Gu Xiaoxue, this bravery of Xia Changyu did earn some recognition from Lin Yibai!
In order for the act to proceed smoothly, Gu Xiaoxue and the others exchanged glances and quickly slipped out into the alley.
Gu Xiaoxue still felt a bit worried, unable to help but remind Yang Yueping, “You all be careful!”
Yang Yueping naturally patted her chest and assured, “We’ll handle it, don’t worry! Even in the worst-case scenario, we can just beat him into a state like Lin Yibai.”
Gu Xiaoxue was still anxious: “Can you take it easy?”
Yang Yueping replied, “Xiaoxue, that’s where you’re wrong. Don’t you want to see if he truly cares about you? If you don’t give him a taste of reality, how can you find out if Xia Changyu really treats you well?”
Gu Xiaoxue: “……”
Gu Xiaoxue stopped talking and accepted this matter.
So sometimes, a girl’s train of thought is truly hard to fathom.
Even if they know it’s wrong, they insist on doing it anyway, even at the cost of hurting those close to them?
Meanwhile,
A motorcycle police officer with flashing lights finally stopped in front of Lin Yibai.
“Hello, comrade, did you get hit by a car?”
Goodness, the savior has finally arrived.
Lin Yibai didn’t answer immediately but shot them a look and pointed towards the wall.
Police Officer: “?”
Lin Yibai: “Officer, I’ve discovered that some criminals seem to be engaging in illegal activities… I getting hit by a car is a small matter; maintaining social order is the big issue.”
These motorcycle officers wouldn’t sound their sirens, causing a ruckus to alert everyone in the area they were there.
At this point, they also gathered by the wall.
Then they heard voices from next door: “Kid, this is your own doing. Initially, we just wanted some money from you, but now you’re seeking death. Hmph!” Great, it has evolved into a threat of robbery, and the officers heard it firsthand.
With the sound of a cold snort falling.
There was also the sound of fists meeting flesh from the next door.
Police Officer: ?
Under the broad daylight.
Illegal activities happened right under their noses? Is there still law, is there still royal law?
In such situations, there are usually two paths: either negligence or… performance?
The two police officers immediately stood at attention and told Lin Yibai, “You stay here and don’t move; we’ll go next door and be right back.”
“Go, officers!”
“……”
There was only a wall between them; a little detour would get them over to the other side of the wall.
But as Lin Yibai listened to the rival’s muffled groans.
Something didn’t feel right? Could the Stinky Rival really hold out until the officers arrived?
“In a minute or two, the officers can circle around to the other side.” Lin Yibai pondered for a moment, then said, “The main question is, can the Stinky Rival hold on?”
Having personally experienced it, Lin Yibai knew that Lian Haifeng and the others were really ruthless, and they’d go all out—if they didn’t kill, they’d at least skin him alive.
Another round of painful groans came.
Lin Yibai couldn’t help but scratch his head.
He was supposed to be the Stinky Rival; he shouldn’t care!
However, in the end, Lin Yibai couldn’t hold it in and sighed slightly: “I used to be a big fool, so isn’t Xia Changyu also a big fool now? Even if he’s the Stinky Rival, helping a fool out isn’t a problem!”
Lin Yibai stepped back several steps.
He swore, he really only felt sorry for the Stinky Rival.
Then he took a deep breath, exerted force under his feet, made a sprinting jump, and hoisted himself onto the edge of the wall, swaying his body.
Finally, he swung himself up over the top of the wall.
At this moment, aided by the dim city lights, Lin Yibai saw that Xia Changyu had multiple bruises on his body.
This isn’t an idol drama.
Xia Changyu isn’t Ip Man, able to fight ten.
Who could have a pleasant time when surrounded by three or four young men in their twenties?
Lian Haifeng’s expression was ferocious, with excitement showing on his face stimulated by adrenaline, ready to use even more brutal methods if Xia Changyu resisted, he said smugly, “Are you going to give in? Are you going to give in?”
How could Xia Changyu submit?
How could he submit to such a bastard?
Even cornered against the wall, Xia Changyu stubbornly replied, “Who do you think you are, trying to make me submit? Ridiculous.”
“Listen up, my name is Brother Feng.”
“Feng you, damn it! Ha~”
“You’re still laughing?” Lian Haifeng couldn’t take Xia Changyu’s mocking expression anymore, which irritated him greatly: “What’s with that expression? Do you believe I’ll kill you?”
Particularly after seeing his furious demeanor.
Xia Changyu looked even more disdainful, calmly saying, “So you’re just a little punk after all!”
“Pfft~~”
A ringing laughter echoed from the top of the wall.
Come on, this Stinky Rival is getting beaten up so badly; can’t he be a bit more serious?
Lin Yibai almost lost his composure and fell off the wall.
So, do you believe in angels?
They always make you yearn for them.
Then, just when you need them the most, they suddenly appear before your eyes.
He saw the girl stand up from the wall, then drop down like an angel fallen to the mortal world, just in time to kick that little punk Lian Haifeng to the ground.
Lin Yibai was at heart a guy.
He knew how to flip someone in midair and then adjust his position to safely land.
Little punk Lian Haifeng curled up, holding his stomach in pain, looking like a shrimp ball, unable to get up for a moment.
Lin Yibai finally steadied himself.
She looked back and smiled, her gaze sparkling like the stars, leaving Xia Changyu longing and enchanted.
“Yo (＾Ｕ＾)ノ~ＹＯ~”
“It’s you?”
“It’s me!”
“……” The originally tense Xia Changyu suddenly felt that the world opened up with the arrival of the girl before him.
He didn’t understand what this feeling was, but he knew he felt very ‘comfortable’ right now! Even a silly smile was about to appear on his face.
However, Xia Changyu’s mood was abruptly interrupted.
This was a moment of crisis.
He swore that even if his bones were crushed, he would definitely protect the safety of the girl before him.
However,
Lin Yibai spread her arms, instead looking as though she was protecting him.
This scene would never happen with his girlfriend, Gu Xiaoxue! Even if she only pretended to protect him, that would suffice?
Nonsense.
Gu Xiaoxue had already disappeared without a trace.
Now there was only her, the girl named Lin Baiyi.
She, like an angel, descended beside me.
