Going home for Chinese New Year, I squeezed onto a bus with three energetic young women.

Bai Li stepped forward, blocking Xie Lingmo's path.

At this moment, Bai Li only felt a protective instinct towards Xie Lingmo.

In this way, he used his own body to shield himself from all malicious prying eyes.

Xie Lingmo was clutching the Bluetooth earphones that had long since run out of power.

She sat blankly on the small plastic stool, her gaze fixed on Bai Li's back.

Just minutes ago, she was on the verge of a somatization attack after being provoked by Guan Li and Guan Bei saying, "I only play with you because of the money."

She worried that Bai Li was the same way.

She was afraid of being abandoned, and afraid that all relationships were built on self-interest.

But......

Just now, when Guan Li and Guan Bei were filming Bai Li, Bai Li retaliated in a fit of rage.

And now, when the camera is focused on her, this burden who could collapse at any moment.

Bai Li, however, chose to stand at the forefront without hesitation.

Because her headphones were out of power, Xie Lingmo clearly heard how Bai Li verbally battled these two mountains of flesh in order to defend her.

He didn't want a single penny from her.

He didn't treat her as some high and mighty Xie family heiress.

He only saw her as a friend who needed protection.

A true friend.

A friend who, without ulterior motives or conditions, sincerely built a high wall for her amidst harsh words.

A friend who can be like any other girl, holding hands while shopping, sleeping in the same bed, and standing in front of you when something happens!

This is the kind of friendship she's always dreamed of!

Tears welled up in Xie Lingmo's eyes.

The ice in my heart melted away at that moment.

【Ding! 】

A crisp system notification sounded in Bai Li's mind.

[Xie Lingmo felt an extreme sense of security and selfless protection.]

[Depressive symptoms were significantly suppressed, and the gloom in my heart dissipated.]

[Affection level increased by 25!]

[Current Affection Level: 50 (Deep Trust. You have become close friends who can share your secrets and advance and retreat together; she has developed a very strong emotional dependence on you.)]

The notification tone had just finished.

Xie Lingmo moved.

She bit her pink lips hard, overcoming her physicality.

Her pink hair swayed backward as she tilted her head back.

Those once dull, watery eyes have been rekindled with the brightness and resilience of an eighteen-year-old girl.

Since others helped me out of the mire when they were struggling, I thought it was a good thing.

Then I will stand up too!

I want to protect him too!

I can't just keep hiding in a dark corner taking medicine and passing the days like this.

I want to walk towards the sun and face the storm with it!

Xie Lingmo stood up and took long strides as she stood up.

She walked to Bai Li's side, stretched out her fair and delicate little hand, and grabbed Bai Li's big hand.

Their fingers were intertwined, gripping each other tightly.

"Bai Li".

Xie Lingmo's voice was crisp and clear, carrying the unique pride of a wealthy heiress:

"This time, it's my turn to protect you."

Bai Li turned her head and looked at her with some concern.

They were afraid that the girl's condition would worsen if she was agitated.

Xie Lingmo smiled sweetly.

She smiled, revealing two adorable little tiger teeth, and two shallow dimples on either side of her cheeks.

Don't worry.

Xie Lingmo shook their tightly clasped hands:

"I already have the best friend in the world."

"So I'm not afraid anymore. I want to be your best friend for life."

Bai Li couldn't help but swallow hard when he saw Xie Lingmo's radiant appearance.

When this girl isn't having an episode.

That innate composure and confidence is simply captivating.

Bai Li grasped her soft little hand in return, rubbing his thumb twice on the back of her hand:

"Yeah. Don't underestimate the bond between us!"

Upon receiving Bai Li's response, Xie Lingmo's smile deepened.

She freed her other hand and took her phone out of her pocket.

Quickly press a number on the screen with your finger.

Xie Lingmo's smile vanished, her tone turning cold and stern, brooking no argument:

"Old Zhao's belt noodles."

"Assemble within ten minutes."

"Bring more people, call all the sisters you can."

"There will be a generous reward afterward, with each person receiving two thousand in hard work."

After saying that, he hung up the phone.

Xie Lingmo pulled Bai Li's hand and took half a step back, increasing the distance between herself and the two Snorlax.

She raised her chin and pointed with her free hand at Guan Li and Guan Bei, who were holding up their phones, with disgust.

"Bai Li, let's not fight them, they don't deserve it."

Xie Lingmo's tone revealed the pity and disdain of a superior for an ant.

"Our bodies and lives are so precious; they are not meant for such shameless fighting."

She turned her head and looked into Bai Li's eyes:

"Just leave the dirty and tiring work to the people below."

"We people... just need to stand on high ground, give orders, and watch them despair."

Upon hearing these remarks, Bai Li thought to himself, "Wow!"

This is the Xie family's sole heir.

This is the pampered young lady raised from childhood by the most prestigious family in Yunshi.

Without even realizing it, they put on airs.

at this time.

Less than three minutes had passed since Xie Lingmo hung up the phone.

Suddenly, a burst of intense, ghostly motorcycle noises echoed through the street.

"squeak--"

"Sizzle—"

The screech of brakes echoed continuously outside the noodle shop.

The huge crowd completely blocked the entrance to the noodle shop.

Before the person even entered, their arrogant shouts had already pierced through the curtain.

"We've arrived! This is the location!"

"Damn it, who's blind enough to dare bully our Sister Mo?"

The curtain was ripped off.

Immediately afterwards, a group of strikingly attractive young women flooded into Lao Zhao's belt noodles shop.

The leader was a girl who was about 1.6 meters tall, with shoulder-length green hair, wearing a tight black t-shirt with a leopard-print vest over it.

Her skinny jeans made her legs look like sticks, and she wore a pair of classic black loafers with fuzzy soles.

A dozen or so girls dressed similarly followed behind him.

Some had dyed their hair purple, and some had permed their hair into curly waves.

Even more outrageous, two girls had a third eye tattooed right in the center of their foreheads.

They were busy with their hands.

Some were carrying U-locks that had been removed from electric bikes.

Some were holding half of a telescopic baton used for self-defense.

There was even one carrying a watermelon knife.

This situation completely stunned the simple construction workers in the noodle shop.

"Sister Mo!"

The green-haired delinquent girl walked up to Xie Lingmo:

"The sisters are all here. Who's being so blind?"

Xie Lingmo still held Bai Li's hand, her chin slightly raised, pointing at the two Snorlax that were almost scared to death.

"It's them."

Bai Li stood to the side, watching the colorful army of young women up close.

Holy crap, this is the most authentic "spirited young lady" ever! She looks messy and wild, and she even has a third eye.

Guan Li and Guan Bei's hands, which were holding up their phones, froze in mid-air.

They usually launch their attacks online, but that's from behind a keyboard.

Now you're facing a group of underage delinquents who actually carry knives and sticks and are ready to crack your skull open at any moment.

The two mountains of flesh were so frightened that their legs went weak.

Just when the tension was high and a full-blown brawl was about to break out.

Suddenly, a clear, soft, yet excited loli voice came from the outer edge of the crowd.

"Brother Bai Li! We're here too!"

That voice sounds so familiar.

Bai Li was stunned for a moment, then looked up.

Lin Xiaoshuang, with her dazzling blonde hair, swaggered in.

He held Li Mengmeng's hand with his left hand; she was wearing a pleated skirt and looked sweet and well-behaved.

He grabbed Jiang Ruyue, who was still biting her thumbnail and looked dazed and half-asleep, with his right hand.

Three stunningly beautiful girls stood radiantly in this smoky, fly-infested restaurant.

"Who is Big Brother going to kill?"