bookpower Chapter 34
Chapter 34
C34 – Jiang Chen, the Second-year Prodigy!
It felt like his mouth was crammed full of bones, and his face was being ground against the dining table. Earring Boy was on the verge of losing his mind.
He fought desperately to escape Wang Xiao’s grip.
But Wang Xiao’s grip was unyielding, and no matter how much Earring Boy struggled, he couldn’t break free.
“Kid, let go of me now, or I swear I’ll end you!”
Earring Boy gritted his teeth and roared at Wang Xiao.
Wang Xiao wasn’t intimidated by the threat. A smirk played on his lips as he pushed Earring Boy’s head down and gave it another rough rub against the table.
“This punk thinks he can take on Brother Li? Let’s jump him and finish this!”
At that moment, Earring Boy’s friends caught on. Their expressions darkened as they shouted together.
With that, they balled their fists and charged at Wang Xiao.
Soong Ming, Feng Lee, and Lin Hua moved to shield Wang Xiao, but he gestured for them to stand down.
“No need to fight; I’ve got this,” Wang Xiao said, his voice steady.
Seeing Wang Xiao’s resolve, Soong Ming and the others halted their advance.
“But there’s a whole bunch of them. Are you sure you can handle it?” Soong Ming couldn’t help but voice his concern.
“Don’t worry, boss. Third Bro’s got this.”
Lin Hua confidently reassured Soong Ming with a grin before Wang Xiao could reply.
He had seen Wang Xiao’s prowess firsthand the day before; Wang Xiao had effortlessly taken down Yun Yi and his crew.
Handling this group would be no sweat.
Reassured by Lin Hua’s confidence, Soong Ming stepped aside, though he kept a watchful eye on the unfolding scene, ready to jump in if anything went south.
In an instant, Earring Boy’s crew was upon Wang Xiao, fists flying from every direction, closing in for the kill.
Wang Xiao was trapped, with danger closing in from all sides!
The onlooking girls couldn’t contain their screams.
Bang, bang, bang...
In the nick of time, Wang Xiao seized Earring Boy, still pinned to the table, and used him as a human shield.
In a split second, a barrage of fists pummeled Earring Boy’s body.
“Ugh...”
Earring Boy’s eyes bulged with fury as he locked his gaze on Wang Xiao, his eyes brimming with resentment. Agonizing pain surged through him, overwhelming his senses.
Despicable!
To think he was used as a human shield!
“What, Brother Li!”
Earring Boy’s companion’s face drained of color when he realized their mistake. He turned to Earring Boy, who they had just thrashed, and exclaimed in dismay.
“Stop!”
A crisp female voice cut through the tension, halting Earring Boy in his tracks.
Yu Meini stepped forward, her gaze sweeping over Wang Xiao with a hint of uncertainty before she asked, “Is it you?”
“Hey, gorgeous, what a surprise to bump into you here. Talk about destiny. So, did anyone manage to steal your wallet today?”
Wang Xiao, recognizing Yu Meini, flashed a mischievous grin.
Yu Meini was dressed to impress that day, in a loose white jersey that hung down to her thighs. The outfit did little to conceal her curves and showcased her shapely, long legs, which were clad in black thigh-high stockings. Her delicate feet were encased in blue canvas shoes.
She exuded a lively cuteness, with a hint of allure amidst her innocence.
“Yesterday was just an accident. It’s not like someone’s going to steal my wallet every day.”
Upon hearing Wang Xiao’s words, Yu Meini’s cheeks flushed with embarrassment, clearly aware that he was playfully referencing the previous day’s incident. She bit her lip and pouted in mock annoyance.
Her playful pout, so characteristic of a young girl, immediately captured the gaze of every male nearby.
Hiss...
In that instant, nearly all the men drew in a sharp breath, their eyes fixated on Yu Meini.
Truly befitting her title as the belle of the Traditional Chinese Medicine department in her sophomore year, even a simple pout from her was mesmerizingly beautiful.
Soong Ming drooled openly, and even Feng Lee, Lin Hua, and others were captivated, while Wang Xiao himself was momentarily spellbound.
He had always known Yu Meini was stunning, but this was his first encounter with her coquettish side, and it made his heart flutter.
“Cough cough, really? No stolen wallet, that’s good to hear.”
Wang Xiao quickly snapped back to reality, clearing his throat and feigning nonchalance.
“Meini, is this guy a friend of yours?”
At that moment, Jiang Chen spoke up, casting a casual glance at Wang Xiao before turning to smile at Yu Meini, his face betraying no emotion.
Yet inwardly, he felt a cold unease. The woman he fancied was showing an uncommon interest in another man, and he didn’t like it one bit.
“Yes, he’s helped me before.”
Yu Meini nodded in response, deliberately vague about the details of yesterday’s event, as she considered Jiang Chen merely an acquaintance.
“I see.” Jiang Chen responded with a subdued smile, then turned to extend a hand to Wang Xiao. “My apologies for earlier, little brother. Little Li can be rash. Since we’re all acquainted, let’s put the incident behind us.”
With a few deft words, Jiang Chen managed to downplay the situation impressively.
Even Earring Boy, who stood behind him, seemed unperturbed by the resolution, prompting Wang Xiao to regard Jiang Chen with newfound respect.
“Considering you’re all friends of Yu Meini, let’s indeed leave the matter in the past.”
Wang Xiao didn’t take Jiang Chen’s hand. Instead, he gestured towards Yu Meini and addressed Jiang Chen, Earring Boy, and the rest with a grave tone.
He hadn’t been at a disadvantage just now, after all.
Jiang Chen’s face momentarily stiffened as Wang Xiao blatantly disregarded his extended hand, a flicker of icy resentment passing through his gaze.
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