Su Sanli smiled softly. "Back then, you two were already in college, and I was still in high school. Some college bullies were harassing me, and you stepped in, fighting six of them to protect me. You both got hurt. Don't you remember?"
Lu Chengwen's eyes widened. "Wait! You're that high school girl?"
Chen Moqun slapped his forehead. "It's you! I remember now!" He turned to Lu Chengwen. "What was that punk's name? Huo Dongwen! He was messing around at the high school. I happened to see it, stepped in, and halfway through the fight, you showed up and jumped in. Remember?"
Lu Chengwen burst out laughing. "Of course! You were such a hothead that day, getting wailed on by six guys. If I hadn't passed by, you'd have ended up in the hospital. One of them kicked you right in the crotch, and you pretended it was nothing in front of the girl. But the second you turned the corner, your face was green, clutching your pants, tears streaming down!"
Chen Moqun grinned. "That bastard Huo Dongwen loved picking on people. I couldn't stand trash like him. Later, didn't he get some guys to ambush us over it?"
"Yeah, and then Cheng Bin stepped in to smooth things over. We treated everyone to a night at the club."
"That's the one! Our first real 'brawl' together."
The two laughed, lost in nostalgia.
Xu Xuejiao grinned at Lu Chengwen. "Who'd have thought, little Lu, you were out saving damsels back in the day?"
Er Long looked stunned. "This happened? Why didn't you tell me?"
Sanli glared at him. "I didn't want anyone knowing my brother's a street thug!"
Er Long nodded. "Fair enough, my bad. We didn't clear the air earlier."
"No worries," Lu Chengwen said.
Sanli smiled. "That day, I was terrified. It was the first time any guy besides my brother stood up for me. Honestly… after that, my last year of high school and all through college, I had a crush on Brother Moqun."
Chen Moqun froze. "Oh… uh, that's… I'm flattered."
Sanli gave a bittersweet smile. "But I knew you were rich, and I figured you wouldn't look twice at someone like me. Plus… all those rumors about you…"
Chen Moqun waved his hands. "I know, I know how my reputation is."
"But that day was such a coincidence," Sanli continued, blushing. "We ran into each other on the street, and you asked me out. Maybe it was to fulfill a teenage dream…"
Her face reddened further. "Anyway, don't worry. I like you, but I never expected us to be forever. It's not about your money or making you take responsibility. I won't cling to you, I promise."
Lu Chengwen glanced at Chen Moqun, who looked awkward and shy. "I… didn't mean it like that. Look, my reputation's bad, but… I'm actually pretty pure."
Lu Chengwen snorted, and even Er Long looked ready to gag.
"You're calling yourself pure?" Er Long scoffed.
"No, seriously!" Chen Moqun stammered. "I know my rep's trash, but… I'm lonely, okay? Sure, I've got money, but it's boring. Everyone around me just wants my cash. I know that, but what can I do? At the club, I'm the king because I pay for it. I can play any game there, but… in real life… I don't… I mean, I have… but I don't…"
Lu Chengwen cut him off. "Alright, enough! I'll vouch for you—you're pure. Happy now?"
Sanli giggled at Chen Moqun's flustered explanation, her shy, adorable smile lighting up the room. The conversation cleared the air, turning a conflict into something beautiful. A girl protected by her upperclassmen years ago had carried a torch for one of them, and their reunion had blossomed into romance.
Chen Moqun declared he wanted to date her seriously, swearing off his playboy haunts. Sanli, blushing, accepted his pursuit, and they officially became a couple. Er Long and Lu Chengwen were thrilled, and the group started drinking together.
As they toasted, a commotion erupted outside. A woman burst in, heading straight for Lu Chengwen. "Brother, can you pretend to be my boyfriend? Someone's harassing me!"
Lu Chengwen's heart skipped a beat. This woman is stunning! Not just beautiful—mesmerizing.
Leng Qingqiu's beauty was elegant, poised, and refined. Chen Mengyun's was gentle, sweet, and pure. Xu Xuejiao's was lively, cute, and youthful. But this woman was in a league of her own—utterly captivating.
Her face was delicate, with a sharp nose, rosy lips, and almond-shaped eyes. Her tall, curvaceous figure was accentuated by a tight, chic dress that highlighted every curve. But her looks were just the start. Her aura was intoxicating—like a fox spirit, but without a hint of tackiness. She radiated pure, irresistible allure. Just standing there, without a single gesture or word, she exuded a magnetic pull that was almost impossible to resist.
Lu Chengwen's thoughts ran wild. This girl's on another level! In all of China, there can't be many who could compete with her. That waist—damn, it's like it was made for a man's hands! That curve… if we got going, I'd be in heaven!
The woman froze, hearing his inner monologue. Did he say that out loud? No… but I heard his thoughts clear as day!
Lu Chengwen grinned. "What's the trouble? Don't worry, I've got you."
Xu Xuejiao's face darkened. "Hey! I'm your main girl! Behave yourself!"
Her thoughts seethed: Lu Chengwen, you lecherous jerk! One look at a beauty, and you're fantasizing! Before, you were all about 'having fun' with me from behind, and now you're drooling over this vixen's waist and curves! You're the worst kind of player!
She turned to the woman, her tone sharp. "Look, there are three guys here. The nerd and the fatty have girlfriends. Er Long's single—ask him to play your boyfriend."
Before the woman could respond, the restaurant door slammed open, and a group stormed in. "Little lady, our young master inviting you for a drink is an honor. Why'd you run?"
The woman clung to Lu Chengwen's arm. "Leave me alone! My boyfriend's here, and I'm not drinking with you!"
Xu Xuejiao, fuming, stood up. "Who are you people, barging into a private room? Get out!"
"Oh, feisty little thing!" The leader, dressed like money, stepped forward. "Well, well, if it isn't Lu Chengwen and Fatty Chen!"
Lu Chengwen recognized him—Huo Wendong, a mega-rich heir whose family fortune dwarfed both his and Chen Moqun's combined. The Huo family was based in the south, but Huo Wendong had studied in the north, where he'd clashed with Lu Chengwen and Chen Moqun a few times. A mutual friend, Cheng Bin, had mediated, and they'd grudgingly made peace, but the bad blood lingered.
Lu Chengwen stood. "Huo Wendong, long time no see. Still the same old you. Heard your family's business is booming up north."
Huo Wendong laughed, shaking hands with Lu Chengwen and Chen Moqun. Su Sanli, seeing her old bully, felt a mix of loathing and fear, keeping her head down.
"You've got all the beauties here!" Huo Wendong said. "So, I've got my eye on this one. We're old classmates—don't ruin this for me, yeah?"
"Funny thing," Lu Chengwen replied. "She's my girlfriend, so I kinda have to."
Huo Wendong's smile faded. "Come on, that's weak. You've been here drinking for ages, and I saw her walk in just now."
Lu Chengwen pulled the woman close. "We just started dating. What a coincidence."
Huo Wendong's face hardened. "You must've misunderstood what went down back then. If Cheng Bin hadn't stepped in, I'd have made you regret it."
Chen Moqun scoffed. "Wrong. Cheng Bin saved your ass. Without him, your college years would've been spent under our fists."
Huo Wendong's eyes narrowed. "I get what I want, always. Anyone in my way gets crushed. Don't say I didn't warn you, old friend."
Chen Moqun laughed. "Hilarious. Ask around Snow City—I'm the boss. Watch your tone."
Huo Wendong bristled, but Lu Chengwen cut in with a chuckle. "Alright, alright! You guys, graduated years ago and still acting like college punks. Wendong, I'm covering this girl. Do me a favor—let it go. In a few days, we'll throw a classmate reunion to welcome you back to the north."
"You want a favor? Then give me one. I came all this way—don't make me leave empty-handed."
Er Long stood. "You're Huo Wendong?"
"What of it?"
"You're the one who bullied my sister back then?"
Huo Wendong blinked. "Who's your sister?"
Lu Chengwen waved Er Long down. "Sit. This isn't your fight."
Er Long glanced at him and sat.
Huo Wendong pressed. "Give me a straight answer. I'm not leaving like this."
Lu Chengwen sighed. "How do I play this? Let you take my girlfriend? How do I show my face after that?"
Huo Wendong smirked. "You're calling her your girlfriend? Don't bullshit me. If she's really yours, I'll down three shots and apologize to you and your lady. But she's clearly a stranger you just met. That's low, snatching what I want."
"She's my girlfriend," Lu Chengwen insisted. "Wait, I'll prove it."
He pulled the woman close and kissed her on the lips. His mind exploded. This woman's not just gorgeous—she's intoxicating! She responded, her tongue meeting his, and Lu Chengwen felt his brain short-circuit, dizzy with sensation. No way a kiss can feel like this!
He pulled back, and the woman, unfazed, gazed at him with a faint, seductive smile. Lu Chengwen, still reeling, asked, "What's… your name?"
"Luo Shiyin."
The name hit him like a thunderbolt. His mind screamed: Oh no! I'm done for!
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