In the original story, Luo Pengtian was also a formidable and cunning figure.
Unfortunately, in the face of the Crooked-Mouth Dragon King—the world’s protagonist—his only fate was death.
Zhou Shuai didn’t engage in a normal business battle. Instead, he used assassination to kill Luo Pengtian outright.
He even glorified it by saying, “Why fight your enemies in areas where they’re strong?”
“An enemy is an enemy.”
“The key is to eliminate them quickly and efficiently.”
These few lines were bizarrely hailed as classics.
Back when Luo Xinghe read the novel, he found it utterly toxic.
What was so “classic” about it?
Did Luo Pengtian commit a crime? Did he kill anyone?
All he wanted was to avenge his son.
Even then, he never resorted to illegal methods.
And yet, Zhou Shuai—just because he was the protagonist—arrogantly sentenced someone else to death?
And had the audacity to call it “efficient resolution”?
Who gave you the right to “resolve” people like that?
This world isn’t lawless. Authorities exist.
It was a lowly assassination, and yet it was described with such moral righteousness.
Worse still, a bunch of brain-dead fans praised him for it.
Luo Xinghe couldn’t help but sigh back then.
Truly, the times have changed.
Being kind is now equated to being a “saintly pushover.”
Being ruthless is the path to greatness.
Even being “virtuous” is now a derogatory term, scoffed at by women.
In the story, there was even a case where after an engagement, the male and female were caught on surveillance entering a room while hugging—and the next day it was ruled as rape, fully supported by the judge.
As long as the protagonist solved problems with brute force, it didn’t damage his noble, heroic image.
Why? Because in the Crooked-Mouth Dragon King’s world, all the people in charge—the so-called “uncle with the hat”—are invisible.
Luo Xinghe, now feeling his family’s support—especially his father’s understanding—was filled with strength.
Suddenly, his phone rang.
To his surprise, it was Shen Ying calling him on her own initiative.
“Brother Luo… I… have a bit of a favor to ask.”
“I need to go back to my hometown for a bit, but my mom has to run the barbecue stall and doesn’t feel safe letting me go alone.”
“So… if you have time, could you come with me?”
“My hometown isn’t far, just in the countryside—an hour’s drive.”
“I’m afraid of running into those guys with the dyed hair again…”
At that moment, Shen Ying stood at the school gate, anxiously glancing around.
Ever since the incident with the yellow-haired thug, she started seeing everyone as a potential threat.
She didn’t dare get involved with those people again.
It was just too terrifying.
If she hadn’t run into Zhou Shuai and Luo Xinghe at the club that night, she’d probably have been ruined.
She would’ve lost her innocence.
Luo Xinghe was confused.
Shen Ying was one of the female leads—shouldn’t this kind of favor be reserved for Zhou Shuai? Why was she calling him?
After thinking about it for a while, Luo Xinghe suddenly understood.
In the original novel, there was no storyline where Zhou Shuai accompanied Shen Ying to her hometown.
The barbecue stall incident ended with Zhou Shuai resolving the issue with the yellow-haired thug, and he left her his number.
But now that he was the one who solved the stall incident, and had dealt with the retaliation from the yellow-haired guy, it made perfect sense for Shen Ying to be afraid of traveling alone.
Thinking back to how Shen Ying trembled with fear the night before, Luo Xinghe sighed.
He just couldn’t bear to let a girl like her travel alone.
After all, Shen Ying looked far too easy to bully—
Delicate, beautiful, and with a pure, student-like innocence that drew too much attention.
Since Luo Xinghe had transmigrated into this world, he already had a kind heart.
And based on his understanding, it was unlikely that Zhou Shuai would randomly head to the countryside.
In the original story, Zhou Shuai stayed in Fengcheng the entire time.
So going with her just this once shouldn’t be a problem.
The key thing was—accompanying Shen Ying to her hometown wasn’t anything inappropriate. Even if Zhou Shuai showed up, so what?
So Luo Xinghe said, “Alright, I happen to be free right now.”
A bright smile bloomed on Shen Ying’s face.
Her best friend next to her immediately asked excitedly, “Well? Well? Did he agree?”
“I told you, you have to take the initiative! Times have changed—so what if the girl makes the first move?”
Shen Ying shyly replied, “He said he’s on his way.”
“You guys should leave now… I’m so embarrassed…”
Her friend Su Rong smirked mischievously. “Oh my, our dorm’s little goddess of mercy is finally blossoming. Just look at that smile!”
Shen Ying gave her friend a gentle push, still smiling happily.
She had only intended to give it a try, not expecting Luo Xinghe would actually agree to accompany her to her hometown.
Shen Ying was a very traditional girl.
After the barbecue stall incident, she had developed feelings for the yellow-clad delivery guy—Luo Xinghe.
The whole “hero saves the damsel” thing might be cliché, but it’s always effective.
Back at the dorm, Shen Ying’s dreamy, absent-minded demeanor was quickly noticed by her friend Su Rong.
Most students at the Film Academy came from well-off families—otherwise, they couldn’t afford such expensive tuition.
But Shen Ying’s family was poor. Still, she loved acting from a young age and had scraped by through frugality and part-time work, finally saving enough for tuition.
Her mother, not wanting her to suffer too much, came to Fengcheng to set up a food stall.
So Shen Ying would help out after class—leading to the incident with the yellow-haired thug.
Knowing her poor background, Shen Ying never even considered looking for a rich, handsome boyfriend at school.
She was also quite insecure.
Luckily, she had Su Rong by her side.
Ever since she started daydreaming in the dorm, Su Rong suspected Shen Ying had fallen for someone.
After some prodding, Shen Ying finally told her about Luo Xinghe.
Su Rong, aware of Shen Ying’s situation, thought having a delivery guy as a boyfriend wasn’t a bad idea at all.
So she encouraged Shen Ying to take the initiative and reach out.
Since she had to return to her hometown anyway, why not use the chance to invite Luo Xinghe along?
It would only take an hour or two—it wouldn’t interfere with anything.
Even if Luo Xinghe said no, just talking to him and getting a bit more familiar would still be worth it.
“Opportunities are for those who are bold,” Su Rong had said meaningfully.
So Shen Ying pushed past her shyness and made the call.
Su Rong then grabbed Shen Ying’s face.
Shen Ying, who never wore makeup, had soft, rosy cheeks that Su Rong couldn’t help but envy and loved to pinch.
“See? If this works out, you better thank me.”
“You owe me a big dinner.”
Shen Ying pouted and said, “Ugh, you keep pulling my cheeks—they’re getting fat!”
Su Rong just laughed and ran off.
“I’ll stop bothering you now. Go meet your prince charming. Bye!”
In reality, Su Rong hid in a nearby corner—wanting to see what Shen Ying’s mystery crush looked like.
Before long, Luo Xinghe arrived at the school gate on his electric scooter.
Although he wasn’t delivering food anymore, he still used the scooter for getting around—and wore a helmet.
Su Rong clicked her tongue twice.
Sigh… as expected, a delivery guy from a struggling background.
But this also meant Shen Ying wouldn’t feel as pressured when it came to meeting the guy’s parents.
Plus, someone who delivers food must be hardworking. Not a bad match.
Just as Su Rong was about to drop her curiosity—
Luo Xinghe took off his helmet and tidied his hair.
In that instant, Su Rong’s eyes turned into literal heart shapes.
Mom… I’m in love. I want to have a child with this delivery guy and name him…
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