NABC Chapter 126: Clean and Tidy
Chapter 126: Clean and Tidy
Chapter 126: Clean and Tidy
But today, with the grades revealed, he felt the exhilarating sensation of winter vacation dissipate suddenly, plunging him deep into the abyss.
“How could this be...” Jiang Xiaoliang was profoundly distressed.
During the morning classes, Jiang Xiaoliang had been in a daze almost the entire time, as if under a spell.
“Xiaoliang, what’s wrong with you?” a boy with a good relationship with Jiang Xiaoliang moved closer to ask.
“It’s nothing!” Jiang Xiaoliang shook his head and said, “I’m fine, just feeling a bit unwell.”
“Do you want to visit the infirmary?” the boy asked curiously.
“No need, I’ll just go rest for a bit!” Jiang Xiaoliang replied.
After speaking, Jiang Xiaoliang, carrying his backpack, walked out head down and taciturn.
“Strange!” the boy muttered, confused, “What’s up with Jiang Xiaoliang today? He seems off.”
Jiang Xiaoliang’s odd behavior went unnoticed, as everyone’s attention was focused on Xiao Han and Chen Zihan.
After school, Chen Zihan slung her backpack over her shoulder and unexpectedly took the initiative to hold Xiao Han’s hand. Hand in hand, they matched together like a couple, immediately causing many boys to break their hearts. Watching the pair hand in hand, they felt utterly dejected.
“My God, did Xiao Han really win over Chen Zihan?”
“Incredible, Xiao Han actually chased down Chen Zihan!”
For many boys, it seemed anyone could have been chosen by Chen Zihan, except Xiao Han. Because not only was Xiao Han reticent but also timid. His grades were poor, and his family was destitute. Such an inconspicuous person, which woman would like him?
However, a few months ago, Xiao Han turned things around dramatically, his grades skyrocketing, and moreover, there was some ambiguity in his relationship with Chen Zihan.
Today, the two of them officially started holding hands.
Watching the two walk out of the classroom, a bunch of people were instantly filled with sorrow.
“My goddess, she was actually taken away by that guy, Xiao Han.”
“That’s awful!”
“No, I must find a way to win back Chen Zihan!”
Many boys shouted. Although Xiao Han’s grades had improved, they still didn’t think he was worthy of Chen Zihan. In their eyes, Chen Zihan was outstanding, a fairy who managed to remain unsoiled by the mud. She shouldn’t belong to any man on earth. She should belong in the heavens, admired from afar but never besmirched.
“Are you trying to make all the boys in the school hate me?” Xiao Han said with a wry smile.
Li Shan’s lips curled up with a sinister smile as he cheerily said, “Get in the car.”
Xiao Han gripped Chen Zihan’s hand and said, “Come, go with me, I won’t let anyone bully you!”
“I...” Chen Zihan shivered with fear, but when she saw the determination in Xiao Han’s eyes, her heart somewhat relaxed. Chen Zihan nodded slightly and said, “Okay.”
Afterward, she followed Xiao Han into the Honda van. The two were pushed into the back row of seats, the middle two seats occupied by two burly men holding knives. One of the sturdy men turned his head to look at Chen Zihan, revealing an evil grin. From the moment he first saw Chen Zihan, he felt a compelling urge to dominate her, to pin her beneath him and ravage her violently.
Chen Zihan was terrified by the man’s gaze and quickly burrowed into Xiao Han’s embrace.
“Hehe...” the sturdy man smiled wickedly.
“Close your eyes, or I’ll make you regret it for the rest of your life!” Xiao Han said coldly. Discover stories with empire
“Fuck, you little punk still dares to act tough?” the sturdy man scoffed, annoyed, lifting his knife towards Xiao Han, “Believe it or not, I’ll chop you into pieces right now!”
Bang!
Suddenly, Xiao Han’s foot flew out, his toes striking the sturdy man’s wrist.
“Ouch...”
The sturdy man instantly felt pain, and the knife immediately fell from his hand. Xiao Han swiftly snatched the knife and, with a lightning-fast move, held it against the man’s neck. He sneered coldly, “Let me make myself clear, if you dare to have any improper thoughts about her, be careful, or I’ll cut off what’s between your legs!”
“Ah!” By the time the sturdy man realized his knife was in Xiao Han’s hands, and the blade was pressed against his neck, he felt utterly horrified and alarmed.
“Did you hear me!” Xiao Han increased his grip. The blade was extremely sharp, and it easily cut through the man’s skin, with blood slowly trickling down along the skin’s ridges.
“Yes, yes, I... I heard you!” the sturdy man nodded hastily.
“Drive!” Xiao Han waved, and handed the knife back to the man.
The sturdy man was dumbstruck. He thought Xiao Han would use the knife to threaten him all the way, but unexpectedly, he returned the advantage back to him, which seemed utterly unbelievable. Still, the sturdy man picked up the knife. Xiao Han leaned back, knocking his knees together, looking nothing like someone who was kidnapped.
Chen Zihan looked on at Xiao Han in amazement.
The authority Xiao Han had just demonstrated left Chen Zihan dumbstruck, for she had never seen such a domineering side of Xiao Han before. Xiao Han had always seemed honest, upright, and timid to her. Unexpectedly, Xiao Han also had dealings with underworld figures and even dared to confront them. Most importantly, he had won.
“Xiao Han, you...” Chen Zihan didn’t know what to say.
“What is it?” Xiao Han hugged Chen Zihan and smiled slightly, saying, “I just didn’t want them to bully you.”
“When did you offend them?” Chen Zihan asked.
“I didn’t offend them,” Xiao Han shook his head and said, “It was Liao Zhijie who had them come after me.”