Shuangling: Braving the Rapids

As more and more onlookers gathered, the two having an affair finally started to panic. What if they pushed the guy too far and he blurted out their dirty secrets? Then everything would be over!

Erniu knew that now was definitely not the right time to deal with Yuechuan; she had to keep him calm before things escalated.

"Chuan'er, don't run away, listen to me first!" Erniu stealthily approached Yue Chuan. "This isn't your fault, there must be some misunderstanding. Don't be afraid! I'll stand up for you today, I won't let this guy bully you again! Come on, let's go back to the shop, don't embarrass yourselves in front of outsiders..."

Despite Erniu's sweet words, Yue Chuan knew perfectly well that he absolutely could not fall for her tricks.

When I was being beaten, my cousin didn't say a word. Oh, now that there are more onlookers and things are about to get out of control, she's suddenly trying to play the good guy. How can there be such a shameless person in the world?

On a whim, Yue Chuan shouted, "I didn't steal the cell phone! They're trying to frame me! Everyone, come and judge for me..."

Seeing the boy's clothes were so torn and his voice was hoarse, most people felt sorry for him and spoke up for Yue Chuan.

"If you say this kid stole something, you need to provide evidence! Otherwise, how can he face people?"

"Yeah, yeah! Talk is cheap; this is blatant bullying!"

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The people speaking were all employees of nearby stores. Although they couldn't recall Yue Chuan's name, they had at least seen the young man working before. Judging from his honest and unassuming appearance, he certainly didn't seem like the type to steal from others.

Seeing that everyone else was on the boy's side, the scarred man completely lost his temper. He put on a fierce look and roared, "What are you all talking about here! Do you know who I am? Don't you even know who 'Scarface' is? You dare to interfere in my business? You're asking for trouble!"

Just as the scarred man dismissed his men and threatened to deal with Yue Chuan, a brand-new black Toyota Crown sedan suddenly drove up outside the auto parts market.

As soon as the car came to a stop, two young students quickly got off. The boy was tall and imposing, easily over 1.8 meters, with striking eyebrows and bright eyes, exuding a commanding presence; the girl beside him had snow-white skin, a delicate face with small dimples, and an aura comparable to a cute anime heroine. Interestingly, their matching gold and bauhinia-patterned tennis shirts gave them a couple's outfit look.

The two pushed through the crowd to reach the core area. The moment the girl's eyes met Yue Chuan's, her pupils suddenly contracted, and she exclaimed in shock, "Qin Yue Chuan? Is it really you?"

The shout drew everyone's attention. Taking advantage of the opening, the scarred man suddenly pounced on Yue Chuan, his arm raised high. If Yue Chuan didn't dodge, he was sure to take a solid hit.

At the critical moment, the handsome young man darted in like lightning. His elbow precisely intercepted the descending hand, producing a dull "snap." It seemed the scarred man had met his match.

"Let's talk this out! What's the meaning of hitting people like this?" The handsome young man shouted out in defense of others, drawing admiring glances from many onlookers.

"And who are you! How dare you meddle in my business! Believe it or not? I'll take you down with me..." The scarred man spoke toughly, but his elbow was already firmly locked in place by the young man's hands. At this moment, he felt an immense force. If he dared to resist, he would definitely suffer a great loss.

"Loosen... loosen your grip! If you break my arm like that... you might get... get sued!"

The scarred man, being a street thug, remained defiant even in defeat. However, the handsome young man held a significant advantage in height and strength, and despite his numerous moves, he was completely suppressed.

Seeing that her male companion had the upper hand, the girl's tense shoulders suddenly relaxed, and she turned around, grabbing Yue Chuan's sleeve and pulling him aside. Could it be that the girl knew Yue Chuan?

"Qin Xiaochuan, are you alright?" the girl asked with concern.

Yue Chuan's mind has been blank ever since he saw the girl. It's understandable; anyone would be embarrassed to be seen in such a disheveled state by a classmate, especially since he's a shy and stubborn guy who's extremely proud.

"Bai... Bai Hui, what are you doing here?" Yue Chuan hurriedly covered the tear in his collar, barely able to speak. The bright and beautiful girl in front of him was none other than his deskmate, Li Bai Hui. She stood there like a peony in full bloom, while he himself looked like a lost dog. They were from completely different worlds, and it was just so awkward to see them together.

Seemingly noticing the other person's embarrassment, Li Baihui blinked and teased, "Look at you! Would I laugh at you? Tell me, did you get into trouble again by sticking up for someone else?"

The girl's voice was as soft as cotton candy, but Yue Chuan felt as if he had swallowed a bitter pill. He froze like a wooden stake; even an ugly daughter-in-law meeting her in-laws couldn't be more frustrating.

Seeing that he remained silent for a long time, Li Baihui became really anxious and grabbed her deskmate's arm to lift his clothes to check. But apart from the torn clothes, there were no obvious external injuries.

"I'm fine... I just... I feel a little embarrassed..."

Yue Chuan's face flushed red, then turned pale, then red again; if he could, he really wanted to dig a hole and disappear. Hearing this, Li Baihui first covered her mouth and chuckled, then looked at Yue Chuan seriously and said, "Qin Xiaochuan, listen to me! You don't need to be shy with me. Don't worry! No matter what problems you encounter, as long as Kong Tao and I are here, we'll never let you suffer again!"

The reason I said "I won't let you suffer again" is because of Yue Chuan's act of bravery at the school gate. Last time, Li Baihui wasn't at the scene, but this time, since she witnessed it, she definitely has to support her deskmate.

Since the girl had already put it so plainly, Yue Chuan no longer held back and recounted everything that had just happened. However, he didn't mention his cousin's affair with the scarred man.

"Hmph! There's a limit to bullying! I can tolerate you not cleaning properly, but I will never forgive him for falsely accusing you of stealing!" Li Baihui said angrily, her eyebrows furrowed.

Having been deskmates for so long, how could Li Baihui not know Yue Chuan's character? At this moment, she was quite certain that it was the scarred man's fault.

Just wait and see how this rich young lady deals with the troublemakers who try to extort money.