### Chapter 185: This Isn’t an Oath, But It’s Heavy
The three little ones stared blankly at the tall back of Dragon Brother.
Echoing in their ears were his words: “As long as they still call me brother, I have the responsibility to protect them.”
“If there’s even one more time, I swear I’ll use everything I have to send you in there…”
His voice, though not loud, somehow brought them an inexplicable sense of comfort.
As if as long as he was there, no one would ever hurt them.
As if as long as he was there, even if the sky were to fall, he would be the one to take the hit for them.
This wasn’t an oath, but it weighed on their hearts like one, quietly creating ripples within…
If you were to ask who in this world, besides their parents, could give them more security, the three little ones would say without hesitation: Dragon Brother.
After shutting the door again, Ye Liang Chen turned to Hu Yu Ying, gently placing his hand on her long hair: “If you encounter such things in the future, don’t take action. Just tell Dragon Brother, and he’ll sort it out with them.”
Hu Yu Ying looked up at Dragon Brother, her eyes sparkling as they reflected his image, then she nodded heavily: “Mm, I’ll obediently listen to Dragon Brother.”
She understood that Dragon Brother was caring for her, fearing she’d be at a disadvantage…
“You guys too. You’re girls, so don’t easily get into arguments with others. If anything happens, come to me. Though I might not be able to solve everything, at least I won’t let anyone bully you.”
Hearing Dragon Brother’s words, Li Qing Xue and Lin Wan Ning both lightly smiled, their lips curling up with barely noticeable warmth.
They had no doubts about Dragon Brother’s capability because in their eyes, he could do anything. This is the security that came from Dragon Brother.
Sometimes it’s unintentional, and sometimes it’s downright bold!
“Clean up a bit. I’m taking you out to eat, to forget the unhappiness from earlier. Don’t let one dysfunctional head affect your mood.”
Hu Yu Ying added, “Dragon Brother said that if you encounter such clueless people in the future, the best course of action is to take a detour.”
Upon hearing this, Li Qing Xue and Lin Wan Ning couldn’t help but laugh. Well, it’s true; such rough yet wise words could only come from Dragon Brother.
……
Ye Liang Chen’s entire face twisted into a pained grimace, resembling a flower in agony, wearing a mask of despair that no one could understand.
“Brother Chen, what’s up?”
Upon hearing Xue Shao Hua’s inquiry, Ye Liang Chen immediately discarded his mask of pain, terrified of letting anyone see his state.
All that replaced it was nonchalance.
How strange! Dragon Brother slapped him twice, and aside from a bit of redness on his face, not a single handprint was left!
Xue Shao Hua, however, was worried that Hu Yu Ying and the others would discover it was he who followed them and revealed their location. So when Ye Liang Chen kicked the courtyard door open, he quickly hid away.
After all, they would be in the same class for the next four years. If this incident led Hu Yu Ying to take her anger out on him, it would be a huge loss.
Moreover, he had a deal with Ye Liang Chen: as long as he got Hu Yu Ying to spend the night with him, he believed with his skills, she would definitely want more. So there was no need to leave her with a bad impression now.
“It’s nothing, I just had a fight with Dragon Brother!” Ye Liang Chen said casually.
“So that guy’s name is Dragon Brother.” Xue Shao Hua’s eyes narrowed thoughtfully.
“How did it go?”
Ye Liang Chen shook his head: “I got a little hurt, but he’s not feeling great either.”
For every action, there’s an equal reaction! Though it seemed like he slapped him twice, Dragon Brother’s hands must be sore too. So that counts as a win for him!
Thinking of this, Ye Liang Chen smirked, and suddenly felt like his face didn’t hurt as much anymore.
“I’m not asking about that! I mean, how’s Hu Yu Ying and Li Qing Xue? Did Dragon Brother force himself on them?”
That was what Xue Shao Hua truly cared about; after all, in his heart, Hu Yu Ying was already his.
Ye Liang Chen chuckled, then a single tear rolled from the corner of his eye.
Even though he desperately wanted to hide his true feelings, it hurt too much!
“Dragon Brother has said so many bad things about me behind my back that they now have some opinions of me.”
Upon hearing this, Xue Shao Hua furrowed his brow tightly: “Are you even capable of handling this?”
“Didn’t you promise to help me pursue Hu Yu Ying? Get her to sleep with me?”
“You were so adamant about it earlier!”
At these words, Ye Liang Chen also frowned. Seriously?! He charged in and took a beating, and now you don’t want to help me? You’re already expecting that?!
To be honest, Ye Liang Chen wanted to slap him in the face to wake him up!
Anyway, even if he did get to Hu Yu Ying, he should be the first one! He would have to let this guy pick up the leftovers only if it pleased him.
But then he thought again, perhaps he shouldn’t be so harsh.
Xue Shao Hua was a little useless but not entirely without merit; at least he could be his eyes, constantly keeping tabs on Hu Yu Ying and Li Qing Xue!
Since they weren’t standing by his side and even said such hurtful things to him, then he wouldn’t hold back!
When the time came, he would steal Hu Yu Ying’s achievements, bite her back by stealing his ideas, and make her beg him to be in his good graces.
This obnoxious Li Qing Xue! He’s known her for nine years, and this is how she treats him. She didn’t cherish the bond they had? Then he wouldn’t hesitate to crush her!
As for Lin Wan Ning? Heh, as long as he snatched Hu Yu Ying’s achievements, becoming a new commercial tycoon, controlling her would be a breeze!
With these thoughts, Ye Liang Chen tilted his head back at a 45-degree angle, slowly closing his eyes, and hugged himself: “You all forced me into this.”
“What do you mean? Who pressured you?” Xue Shao Hua couldn’t help but ask when he saw Ye Liang Chen suddenly get all intense.
“It’s nothing. Just know that I am their salvation, and that’s enough!”
To be honest, when he said that, Ye Liang Chen was feeling a bit uncertain himself.
Because everything happening now was beyond his expectations.
But Ye Liang Chen also had his own confidence.
At least from what he could see, Dragon Brother hadn’t succeeded with Li Qing Xue and Lin Wan Ning yet.
Everything Dragon Brother did today seemed aimed at getting closer to Li Qing Xue and Lin Wan Ning through Hu Yu Ying.
Flattering them, that’s a classic move!
Li Qing Xue and Lin Wan Ning were still too innocent. Ye Liang Chen had no doubts that when the time was right, Dragon Brother would send Hu Yu Ying away and then extend his claws toward them!
With that thought, Ye Liang Chen’s expression darkened!
Since the source of all trouble was Dragon Brother, all he needed to do was shine brighter to overshadow Dragon Brother and redirect their attention back to him.
He gently stroked his face: “I won’t let today’s two slaps go to waste.”
