My Space Connects to the Apocalyptic World

Hearing Chi Wan’s words, Xiahou Yu and Zhou Huaijin couldn’t help but look at each other. ’That’s Wanwan for you. She’s a real fighter.’

But then again, they had both seen firsthand how Chi Wan dealt with Qian Cuicui and the others, so they weren’t too surprised.

However, He Lingfeng, who had just gotten out of the car, heard Chi Wan’s words and was instantly enraged. "Chi Wan, you should feel blessed that I’ve taken an interest in you. Don’t be so shameless! If you had just been obedient from the start... your parents wouldn’t have gotten dragged into this."

He glanced at Xiahou Yu and Zhou Huaijin, a malicious grin on his face. "Don’t you two always act so high and mighty? How can you stand to be with a gold digger like her? This bitch tried to seduce me while she was tutoring my little sister, playing hard to get.

"And now that she thinks she’s hooked you guys, she can’t wait to dump me. You’re not actually stupid enough to be her white knights, are you? What terrible taste."

If Zhou Huaijin didn’t know for a fact that Chi Wan had no idea who He Lingfeng even was back then, his confident-sounding slander might have actually fooled those who didn’t know the truth.

After all, in the eyes of ordinary people, the He Family was a veritable powerhouse, and plenty of people would want to get involved with He Lingfeng.

But this only made Zhou Huaijin’s disgust for him grow. "He Lingfeng, is this what your family taught you? To casually slander a girl who has nothing to do with you?!"

Although Xiahou Yu didn’t know the full history between He Lingfeng and Chi Wan, he had heard about He Lingfeng’s character.

He didn’t take He Lingfeng’s bait. Instead, he said with some surprise, "Your main family branch is in deep trouble right now, yet you have the gall to stand here and spout nonsense. Does Mrs. He Sr. know you’re acting so arrogantly out here?

"Or are you saying that you, on behalf of He Yunzhen’s branch, have decided to cut ties with the main family and don’t care about its fate? If that’s really the case, once He Jingxuan frees his hands, I’m afraid he’ll want to have a little chat with you."

He Jingxuan was the current heir of the He Family’s main line.

Xiahou Yu’s words made He Lingfeng’s expression flicker.

He was deeply annoyed by He Yunzhen’s nagging, but he knew his branch of the family was still relying on her to stay afloat.

And He Yunzhen, in turn, couldn’t do without the support of the main He Family.

Even if the main family was currently bogged down with trouble, a starved camel is still bigger than a horse. If Xiahou Yu’s words were to "accidentally" get back to the main family, He Rong would probably beat him to death before they even had to say a word.

He Lingfeng grew agitated. ’The main He Family is in a slump, and He Yunzhen is walking on eggshells. I can stomach having to hold back on other things, but why is it so damn hard to get my hands on Chi Wan, a girl with no background or backing?!’

His gaze turned cold as he sized up Zhou Huaijin and Xiahou Yu. ’First the Zhou family, now Xiahou Yu... What is it about Chi Wan that makes these two protect her?!’

’If Zhou Huai’an hadn’t interfered back then, Chi Wan would have fallen right into my hands!’

Chi Wan, for her part, wasn’t particularly bothered by He Lingfeng’s words. In her eyes, this kind of slut-shaming was just a sign of his own impotent rage.

Still, the fact that Zhou Huaijin and Xiahou Yu had unhesitatingly stood by her side warmed her heart.

She looked at He Lingfeng’s sullen face and scoffed, "He Lingfeng, your overactive imagination is a disease. You should get it treated. Otherwise, I’m afraid one day your own father will look at you and you’ll think he’s trying to seduce you."

Although He Lingfeng was burning with rage, he was still wary of Xiahou Yu and Zhou Huaijin and couldn’t do anything to her directly.

But as he looked at Chi Wan’s fearless face, his anger suddenly gave way to a smile as a thought occurred to him. "Very good. I thought you were just a harmless little flower, but it turns out you have teeth."

He ignored Zhou Huaijin and Xiahou Yu, stepping closer to Chi Wan, his gaze turning feverish. "The thought of a stubborn girl like you crying and begging for mercy beneath me one day... I just can’t help myself..."

"SLAP—"

He Lingfeng’s shameless words were so unbearable that both Xiahou Yu and Zhou Huaijin were about to step in, but they never expected Chi Wan to be the fastest one to act.

He was cut off mid-sentence by a slap to the face.

Chi Wan rubbed her palm and sneered, "He Lingfeng, should I introduce you to a psychiatrist? One who specializes in canine-delusion-syndrome. Or, you could call me ’Master,’ and I can teach you how to speak like a human."

He Lingfeng seemed stunned that Chi Wan would actually dare to hit him, freezing for a moment with his head still turned from the force of the slap.

But when he came to his senses, he didn’t fly into the thunderous rage Chi Wan had expected. Instead, he licked his split lip, a hint of excitement in his smile. "Excellent... Chi Wan, I truly can’t wait.

"Once I’ve turned you into my own personal dog, I’ll be sure to bring you along for a nice visit with these two good friends of yours. HAHAHAHA..."

Before he could finish, Xiahou Yu grabbed him by the collar and slammed him against the car door. "He Lingfeng, it’s true that the He Family’s foundation is hard to shake, but that’s because the main branch’s power is so deeply entrenched. Here in Central China, even He Yunzhen herself doesn’t dare to act so brazenly. Are you sure you can afford the price of laying a hand on Wanwan?"

He Lingfeng swatted Xiahou Yu’s hand away, a look of exaggerated innocence on his face. "What’s wrong? Is it a crime for me to pursue a girl? How do you know she won’t fall for me? Right, Wan... wan~"

The way He Lingfeng drew out her name was so cloying it made one’s stomach turn.

Feeling like he’d scored a point, He Lingfeng got back into his car.

Before leaving, he even blew Chi Wan a kiss. "Wait for me, Wanwan."

Watching He Lingfeng leave with a loud laugh, Chi Wan had a strange expression on her face.

Zhou Huaijin thought she was worried about He Lingfeng’s actions and tried to reassure her. "Wanwan, from now on, let’s walk to and from school together."

Xiahou Yu said, "I’ll talk to the He Family. In their current state, it’s not He Lingfeng’s place to be stirring up trouble."

But Chi Wan shook her head. "It’s fine. You two don’t have any history with him, so there’s no need to go up against the He Family just for my sake. It’s not necessary. I just feel like..."

’That slap just now... it was almost as if He Lingfeng got off on it. What a pervert!’

Xiahou Yu just said, "Feel like what? Wanwan, I know you don’t want to trouble others, but you and my grandfather are friends despite the age gap. What’s more, you helped him so much. It’s only right that I protect you, both for his sake and for what’s right."

Zhou Huaijin sighed. "I’m just worried that while He Yunzhen can still restrain him somewhat now, if he’s pushed too far, He Lingfeng will stop at nothing. It’s a good thing you were vigilant, Wanwan, and sent your parents away ahead of time."

Hearing that Chi Wan had already sent her parents away, Xiahou Yu frowned. "You knew about He Lingfeng’s dealings beforehand? Then why..."

Chi Wan said helplessly, "So, does anyone remember we came out to get dinner? I’m starving. As for He Lingfeng, the only people he could use to threaten me have already been sent abroad. A barefoot man doesn’t fear a man in shoes. He can’t touch me, so don’t worry."