Chapter 388: This Time, I Choose to Stand on the Side of Justice
With two fingers elegantly perched on his left cheek, blocking the bridge of his nose, Ye Liang Chen flicked his bangs to shield his left eye.
He lowered his gaze at a precise forty-five degrees and strutted into the mall like a model on the runway.
Upon reaching the center of the mall, he stood like a statue, maintaining his chic pose with fingers still on his face, peering down like a brooding overlord.
Three minutes in his head ticked away, and after the appointed time, Ye Liang Chen slowly raised his head and pointed dramatically at the sky with one finger!
“I’m right here!”
At the sound of his own voice, the corners of Ye Liang Chen’s mouth curled up in a grin, like a mischievous cat that just caught a canary.
Honestly, trying to find someone in this massive mall was the about as effective as trying to catch smoke with your bare hands—utterly foolish!
The best tactic? Draw everyone’s attention like a moth to a flame! In that department, Ye Liang Chen was basically a pro.
After all, in his last life dream, wherever he went, he was a celebrity.
Getting attention? Piece of cake!
Seeing Xue Shao Hua spot him, Ye Liang Chen casually retracted his theatrical finger, giving his hair a toss: “Three minutes! That’s all it takes for anyone wanting to find me to pinpoint my glorious location!”
Xue Shao Hua chuckled, admiringly. It was true—the moment Ye Liang Chen pointed at the sky, it was like radar activated, and Shao Hua couldn’t help but peek.
As he tossed his hair back, unveiling his eye that had been hidden by bangs, Ye Liang Chen looked at Xue Shao Hua: “Where’s the victim? Take me there. I’m here to deliver justice, just for you!”
“Ye Liang Chen, you’re so fierce today,” Xue Shao Hua said, biting her lip as she smiled. There was something exhilarating about being the center of attention.
In response, Ye Liang Chen fought to keep his grin in check, replying in the most casual tone he could muster, “Just a touch of fierceness, really.”
“We’ve got the right to roam the whole world, and this time, Dragon Brother has crossed the line! I must restore balance!”
As he spoke, Ye Liang Chen’s expression turned as serious as a judge in a courtroom.
Dragon Brother didn’t even know the storm that was about to hit him after the sports meet!
Truth be told, Ye Liang Chen had been trying hard to avoid trouble, wanting nothing more than to be a lonely, brooding hunk.
Why? Why? Why did Dragon Brother have to push him?
Chuckling under his breath, Ye Liang Chen thought it was his repeated patience that made Dragon Brother believe he was easy prey.
Xue Shao Hua gazed at him with admiration: “Alright, you go get justice, and I’ll make sure you have double the fun!”
Instantly intrigued, Ye Liang Chen turned to Xue Shao Hua and stated firmly, “If helping someone is seen as wrong, then this world is outrageously unfair.”
“Today, I stand on the side of justice.” He extended his hand to Xue Shao Hua: “Will you join me in seeking revenge?”
Xue Shao Hua looked at his extended hand and nodded vigorously, placing hers in his palm: “I’m in!”
“Excellent! Just watch the show!” Ye Liang Chen said, flicking his hair again. “Let’s find Dragon Brother!”
“Yeah, I saw them on the top floor earlier,” Xue Shao Hua pointed to the mall’s upper levels.
At that, Ye Liang Chen narrowed his eyes: “So the bullies think they can play while they’ve wronged me? Such audacity!”
The top floor was the snack and entertainment zone.
Didn’t Dragon Brother ever rethink his actions?
With that thought, Ye Liang Chen strode off, leading Xue Shao Hua up the stairs.
Once they reached the top, they spotted Dragon Brother with his entourage. No matter where they went, the pretty boy-and-girl duo was always the bright spot and impossible to miss.
…
Lin Wan Ning chuckled at Dragon Brother: “Bro, your waist is too stiff! Chill out!”
In front of the dance machine, she and the others were cracking up at Dragon Brother’s rigid moves.
Noticing their giggles, Dragon Brother’s expression darkened quicker than a thundercloud.
“I’m just showing you guys how it’s done! If you don’t support me, at least don’t join Wan Ning in laughing at me!”
He grumbled, clearly disgruntled.
Hu Yu Ying and Li Qing Xue were too shy to even step near the dance machine. The last thing they wanted was to embarrass themselves.
To coax them into having fun, Dragon Brother decided to be the fall guy—if he could make a fool of himself, maybe they’d feel brave enough to follow his lead.
After all, if anyone was being laughed at, it would be him!
“Sorry, Dragon Bro! We really didn’t want to, it just… slipped out!” Hu Yu Ying struggled to suppress her giggles.
Lin Wan Ning grabbed Hu Yu Ying and Li Qing Xue’s hands: “Come on! Look, he’s not afraid of being laughed at!”
“That’s because he has a thick skin. I’ve never seen anyone with thicker skin!” Li Qing Xue teased, rolling her eyes at Dragon Brother.
She had devoured her ice cream in moments…
But thanks to Dragon Brother’s antics, Hu Yu Ying and Li Qing Xue finally joined Lin Wan Ning at the dance machine and began dancing.
Watching the trio light up with excitement, Dragon Brother decided to retreat to a nearby bench to catch his breath.
Just as he was about to relax…
Two figures blocked his path.
Looking up, he saw Ye Liang Chen and the infuriating Xue Shao Hua trailing behind him.
The mere sight of Xue Shao Hua made Dragon Brother’s brows furrow deeper.
Catching the fierce look Dragon Brother shot at him, Xue Shao Hua instinctively stepped back, covering her face, genuinely worried he might actually hit her.
Seeing this, Ye Liang Chen stepped protectively in front of Xue Shao Hua, frowning at Dragon Brother: “Don’t you think you owe us an explanation?”
“An explanation for what?”
With Dragon Brother still pretending to be clueless, an ember of rage ignited within Ye Liang Chen.
Their little confrontation quickly caught the attention of the dancing trio nearby.
When they noticed Ye Liang Chen and Xue Shao Hua, all three abandoned their fun and sauntered over to Dragon Brother.
“What’s going on here?” Hu Yu Ying shot a contemptuous glance at Xue Shao Hua.
Before today, Hu Yu Ying’s least favorite person had been Ye Liang Chen, but now? Xue Shao Hua took the prize—she was absolutely horrified that Xue Shao Hua had dared to flirt with Dragon Brother!
Li Qing Xue’s distaste for Ye Liang Chen had reached an all-time high since their last encounter.
Ye Liang Chen flipped his hair and chose to ignore Hu Yu Ying, fearing he’d soften up if he looked her way; he merely said coolly, “This is none of your business.”
“Those who do wrong should be held accountable!”
Dragon Brother stood up, glancing sternly at Xue Shao Hua before fixing his gaze on Ye Liang Chen: “What do you mean by that?”
