Shen Ying looked cautiously at Luo Xinghe and said, “Mr. Luo, I didn’t cause you any trouble, did I?”
Luo Xinghe looked at the frightened Shen Ying, her eyes still glistening with tears.
That expression—aggrieved yet strong.
Clearly wanting to cry, yet using sheer willpower to hold back the tears—how could anyone not feel for her?
Luo Xinghe sighed.
His issue with Zhou Shuai was his own problem.
It was true that Shen Ying was a female lead, but she was different from the others around Zhou Shuai.
She was just a simple girl with no background, a powerless student.
The “hero saves the beauty” trope might be cliché, but for someone like Shen Ying—who hadn’t seen much of the world—it was more than enough to build a lifelong bond.
As for Zhou Shuai’s motives and background, those didn’t matter to Shen Ying.
What mattered was Zhou Shuai as a person.
Whether it was Liu Ruyan or Song Yuwei, they were mostly drawn to Zhou Shuai’s extraordinary skills and influential background.
So, if anyone in Zhou Shuai’s “harem” could be considered innocent, it was Shen Ying.
In this life, Zhou Shuai never saved Shen Ying—instead, it was Luo Xinghe who did.
Luo Xinghe had no idea that it was Song Yuwei who orchestrated this, just to test whether the world could be changed.
Luo Xinghe patted Shen Ying’s head and said, “Why are you so silly?”
“If you were in trouble, why didn’t you call or text me?”
“Didn’t you already have my number?”
Shen Ying softly replied, “That day you saved me, but you didn’t leave a single word behind.”
“I knew someone like you wouldn’t want to be bothered.”
“How could I possibly trouble you with something like this?”
Luo Xinghe sighed again.
Such a kind, innocent girl…
Even in such a situation, she still thought about others.
She’d rather suffer herself than ask for help.
Why did every “crooked-mouth” female lead have such distinct characteristics?
Why did all the goodness in this world have to belong to the Crooked-Mouth Dragon King?
At that moment, Luo Xinghe was overwhelmed with a surge of frustration.
He was angry at the heavens.
It wasn’t fair!
And so, a bold spirit rose within him.
“If anything happens from now on, talk to Brother Luo.”
“If Brother Luo can handle it, don’t worry—it’s done.”
Shen Ying’s eyes lit up.
To her, the most capable person she had ever met was Luo Xinghe.
Having a big brother like that meant no more harassment from guys like the blonde thug.
Her family’s barbecue stall could finally operate peacefully.
That alone made her feel deeply content.
As for the blonde thug—the instigator—he had already been dragged to the lounge by Li Hu for some “discipline.”
It would be lucky if he even came out breathing.
Back home, Luo Xinghe regretted what happened that evening.
Shen Ying was supposed to be the main female lead—why was he trying to play the hero?
And saying stuff like, “If anything happens, tell Brother Luo. Brother Luo will handle it.”
Damn it—he couldn’t even handle Zhou Shuai. The Luo family massacre was looming over him, and here he was putting on a show…
But the atmosphere was already set—if he didn’t say something bold and dramatic, it would’ve felt off.
Still, the trip to Xinghe Disco did achieve its goal.
By tomorrow, the rumors would be everywhere:
The Luo family had fallen. The young master of the Luo family partied every night, drowning in drink, utterly depraved.
News like that would surely make many noble families reconsider their engagements.
Once they all withdrew, he would be completely severed from Zhou Shuai—surely Zhou Shuai wouldn’t bother him anymore.
A nice thought, but far from reality.
Reality is full-bodied.
The next day, both the internet and Fengcheng’s local TV station reported on Luo Xinghe.
At that moment, Luo Xinghe was happily eating breakfast and browsing his phone.
When he saw the news about himself, he sat up in bed, wide-eyed with excitement.
“According to our station’s reporters, Luo Xinghe—once ranked number one among Fengcheng’s top ten outstanding youths—was seen yesterday at Xinghe Disco, spending lavishly.”
“Surrounded by beautiful women and clinking glasses.”
“Yet the young master of the Luo family displayed a strong sense of justice.”
“When a student from the Film Academy was being harassed by local thugs at the disco…”
“Though the Luo family has declined, Young Master Luo still stepped up with courage, fighting the bullies and saving the girl without hesitation.”
“A fine young man like Luo Xinghe is someone we should all learn from.”
“In today’s society…”
Stunned…
Luo Xinghe was completely dumbfounded.
This isn’t the kind of report I wanted—damn it!
What I wanted was a story about Luo Xinghe’s downfall!
Why?
Why, for heaven’s sake?
Why does every one of my plans fail?
Who the hell is sabotaging me from behind the scenes?!
This can’t be real.
No way this is real!
Meanwhile, Liu Ruyan was lying comfortably on her sofa, watching the news and chatting on the phone.
“Mm, good job—just report it like that.”
“More of this kind of positive news, less of the gossip stuff.”
“Oh, and next time someone tries to buy info through media channels, notify me first.”
“I’ll buy it off you for double.”
Liu Ruyan hung up and smiled gleefully as she watched the broadcast.
This guy was becoming more and more interesting.
Trying to cancel the engagement using this kind of stunt?
The more anxious you are, the guiltier you look.
Brother Luo, don’t even think about escaping from the palm of my hand.
I’m determined to see what secrets you’re hiding…
Something that could make the Song family, your enemies, and even the Wan family desire you.
The more people fight over something, the more valuable it must be.
And I, Liu Ruyan, am not one of those brainless women from some cheap novel.
At the same time, Song Yuwei was pinching her chin thoughtfully.
Someone is secretly helping Brother Luo.
I investigated—and it’s Liu Ruyan.
Could it be… she also regained memories from her past life?
But back then, she was completely devoted to Zhou Shuai.
Still… if it’s her…
Maybe she really did notice the odd behaviors between me and Qiu Mengxia.
After all, her business instincts are terrifyingly sharp.
It wouldn’t be strange for her to sense something.
From the incident with Shen Ying, I’m sure Zhou Shuai is acting weird.
He wasn’t supposed to show up at Xinghe Disco.
Could there really be some kind of unseen “law” governing this world?
Like that time I purposely disrupted Zhou Shuai’s schedule, but he still ended up meeting Luo Xingyun at the KTV…
Which means some events from the past life are almost impossible to avoid.
Unless… a steep price is paid.
Like directly interfering and delaying a flight.
If Zhou Shuai isn’t even in Fengcheng, then of course he wouldn’t show up at the barbecue stall.
Hmm…
Song Yuwei frowned slightly, her beautiful eyes narrowing into sly slits, like a fox smiling while staring intently at Luo Xinghe on the TV screen, surrounded by women.
If the past-life memory is the “original plot”…
Then what would happen if I let the second villain make an early appearance in this life?
Would the world resist and “correct” itself?
Heh…
To battle against fate.
To battle against the world.
To battle against others.
What a thrill.
What a shame… only Luo-ge and I know the truth about this world—we fight alone.
Song Yuwei bit her lip, the excitement in her heart spreading to her body—waves of emotion surged to her brain, and her face slowly turned red…
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