Chapter 50 - 49: I Won’t Spare Anyone Who Dares to Bully You

Chapter 50: Chapter 49: I Won’t Spare Anyone Who Dares to Bully You

Xiao Ran casually got in and pulled the door shut. The car started driving down the wide street.

"Where are you two headed?" the driver asked.

"Xu Dongyuan," Xiao Ran blurted out.

His new home was there.

Hearing it was Xu Dongyuan, the driver smiled. "Oh, that’s a nice complex. The area’s great. How much is your rent? If it’s a good price, I might go rent a place there myself."

The driver was from out of town, making a living as a driver here, and had always lived in a shared house with four or five other people.

His vacation was coming up in a month, and his wife and kids wanted to come visit. After all, it was a rare opportunity for them. So, he was thinking of renting a nicer apartment to make their stay a little more comfortable.

Hearing this, Xiao Ran shook his head apologetically. "I don’t know, actually."

At that, the driver glanced at the rearview mirror in surprise.

The young man looked like he was just in his early twenties, and the girl beside him seemed to be only seventeen or eighteen. No matter how he looked at them, they seemed like a young couple, probably still students, who had decided to rent a place together.

’How could he not know?’

Seeing the driver’s surprised look, Xiao Ran explained, "I bought a place there, I didn’t rent it. So I really don’t know what the rent would be."

Hearing this, the driver turned to look back at Xiao Ran, his face a mask of astonishment.

’Holy cow!’

’To be able to afford a place in Shanghai at such a young age!’

’And a place in a prime location like Xu Dongyuan, no less!’

In his experience, anyone who could afford a home in a city like this was either born into a wealthy family or was exceptionally successful.

But judging by Xiao Ran’s age, the driver figured he was the first type—what’s commonly known as a rich kid.

After all, his age was a dead giveaway; it was impossible to associate him with being a self-made man.

As it became harder and harder to make money, the average age of the self-made rich was steadily climbing.

He gave an apologetic smile. "Whoops, my apologies. I just assumed you and your girlfriend were planning to rent a place together."

Hearing this, Yan Xici, who had been gazing out the window, felt her heart skip a beat.

She was both shy and a little embarrassed.

’Why does everyone think Xiao Ran and I are a couple? Do we really look that good together?’

At that thought, her heart couldn’t help but start beating a little faster, and she even felt a secret thrill of happiness.

’Even though I can’t be his girlfriend openly...’

’...it still makes me really happy to hear other people say it.’

’We really do look good together, after all.’

"Um... this is my sister."

Concerned about the girl’s feelings, Xiao Ran offered an explanation.

Unfortunately, just like the lady at the bun shop, the driver only verbally agreed, not believing a single word of it in his heart.

’Who are you trying to kid?’

’These two are so young. They look just like a pair of college students secretly living together behind their parents’ backs!’

Especially the girl. He’d been watching her in the rearview mirror. She kept stealing glances at the guy beside her, then quickly looking away as if she hadn’t been looking at him on purpose.

He might be a man, but he was a married man with a family. That look was exactly the same one his wife used to give him back when she first fell for him!

’"Sister," yeah right. Probably not by blood, I’d bet.’

...

The place wasn’t far. After they arrived, Xiao Ran paid the twenty-yuan taxi fare, then led Yan Xici into the residential complex and toward their new home.

Xiao Ran walked ahead, pulling two suitcases, while the girl followed closely behind with a smaller one, taking in all the sights around her.

The more she looked, the happier she became.

The landscaping in the new complex was fantastic.

’Going for a run at night in a place like this would be amazing!’ she thought.

When they reached the entrance to Unit 8, Xiao Ran entered the passcode and opened the door.

This time, the code was his own birthday.

The apartment was actually quite clean, with hardly any dust. To be honest, he felt they could move in right away.

But the cleanliness-loving girl didn’t agree. She suggested with a serious expression, "This place really needs a thorough cleaning. How about this: I’ll start cleaning up, and you can rest, brother-in-law."

’It’s our new home, after all! Not cleaning it properly would be a complete waste of such a nice environment!’

After saying her piece, the girl pulled her suitcase into her room, opened it, and found her loungewear among a pile of clothes. She then changed out of her pants and short-sleeved shirt.

’After all, if I’m going to be working, I need to wear something comfortable!’

Meanwhile, Xiao Ran had also gone into his room and was doing the same thing. Because he had scraped his leg, wearing long pants was a bit uncomfortable as the fabric kept rubbing against the wound.

’Anyway, this is my home now,’ he thought.

Xiao Ran casually took off his pants and changed into a pair of lounge shorts. That was much more comfortable.

By now, the girl had already put on a pair of yellow rubber gloves for cleaning, her fair forearms exposed to the air.

Her beautiful hair was tied up in a high ponytail, and she looked full of energy.

The layout of the apartment was interesting. The master and secondary bedrooms faced each other, with only a bathroom in between.

No matter who used the bathroom, the person in the opposite room would likely hear them.

While Xiao Ran was still changing, he heard the sound of running water from the bathroom. When he came out, he saw the girl wearing gloves and holding a cleaning rag.

The girl smiled at him, and as her eyes casually swept over him, she noticed the wound on his knee.

The wound had already formed a dark scab, making it very noticeable. It was hard not to spot.

The girl, who had been all smiles just a moment ago, instantly grew tense. Her bright, watery eyes stared at Xiao Ran.

"What happened here?"

’He was fine yesterday. How did this happen after he went out last night?’

They say women tend to let their imaginations run wild, and it’s certainly true.

In just a moment, the girl had already come up with several possibilities.

’Did he drink too much and fall?’

’Or did he get into an argument and someone pushed him around?’

At that thought, the gentle girl could no longer remain calm.

Even her expression turned serious.

’How outrageous!’

’How dare they bully Brother Xiao Ran?’

’No, I have to get revenge for him!’

"Did you drink too much yesterday and get picked on? Don’t worry, Brother Xiao Ran, just tell me who did it, and I’ll get them back for you!"

’If she found out who dared to bully Xiao Ran, she would definitely go and bash their head in!!!’

Seeing her puffing out her cheeks in anger, Xiao Ran couldn’t help but want to laugh.

’My leg is injured because of her, though. If she wants to get even with someone, she’d have to start with me,’ he thought.

"It’s nothing, I just took a fall. See? It’s already scabbed over," Xiao Ran said, pointing to his knee.

The girl sighed and gently crouched down, her eyes carefully examining his knee.

There was a noticeable bruise around the scab. Overnight, all the bruising had become visible, especially the ring around the wound, which had turned a purplish-red.

The sight made her heart ache with pity.

She carefully reached out and gently pressed the area around the wound with the pad of her finger, her voice filled with unconcealable pity.

"It must hurt a lot."

"How did you fall? Did someone push you?"

The more she thought about it, the angrier she got. ’If I ever get my hands on the bastard who hurt my brother-in-law, I’ll never forgive them!’

’If anyone dares to bully my brother-in-law, I’m going to hunt that bastard down and give them a beating!’