Chapter 143 - What To Do if You’re the Villain and the Heroine Likes You

Upon seeing Chu Fan, He Yunxiao promptly called out to the coachman to stop. He then lifted the curtain to catch a glimpse of the commotion surrounding Chu Fan. Seeing He Yunxiao so interested, Fan Ziruo couldn't help but be curious. It was evident in He Yunxiao’s excitement, as he even forgot to keep his hands over her ears for protection from the noise. "Young Master, what's the matter?" When He Yunxiao heard Ziruo’s call, he smiled and said, "Ziruo, who do you see over there?" It was only then that he realized that he had become so engrossed that he had forgotten to protect Ziruo's ears from the noise. "Come here, Ziruo, let me cover your ears." Pushing away the hand He Yunxiao extended, Ziruo said, "Young Master, you really underestimate Ziruo. Although I dislike noise, it doesn't make me uncomfortable or dizzy." He Yunxiao asked with concern, "If you're feeling unwell, you must tell me." Listening to He Yunxiao's concern, Ziruo felt genuinely happy and smiled, saying, "I understand." "Come on, Ziruo, look over there." He Yunxiao shifted to allow Ziruo to see outside the window. Ziruo adjusted her position to be closer to the window, inadvertently leaning closer to He Yunxiao. Although aware of the rules regarding interactions between men and women, she felt no aversion to being close to He Yunxiao. In fact, she secretly hoped to be even closer to him. Yu He: Little Ziruo, do you understand boundaries between men and women? Ziruo: I do. Yu He: Do you understand that there should be a distance between men and women? Ziruo: I do. Yu He: Do you understand that there should be no intimacy between men and women? Ziruo: I do. Yu He: If you understand all that, why are you sitting so close to Young Master He? Isn't that inappropriate and frivolous? Ziruo: Don't overthink it. When sitting in a carriage and looking outside, doesn't it involve being near each other? Yu He: You're just making excuses! Ziruo: Don't overthink it, it’s not a big deal. Even though Chu Fan was just outside the window, Ziruo showed no interest in him. Among all the men in the world, it was only He Yunxiao that mattered to her. Who is Chu Fan? She truly doesn't know. While trying to embrace the feeling of being close to He Yunxiao, Ziruo found herself unable to focus as her mind was in a fierce battle. Despite her eyes looking out the window, nothing was registering in her mind until He Yunxiao's expression suddenly changed, and he exclaimed, "Oh no," which brought her back to reality. Ziruo then saw Chu Fan and a few others sitting at the entrance of a martial arts hall, seemingly conducting apprentice recruitment. A group of people in matching blue and black outfits approached in a formidable manner, all with short hairstyles and carrying straight sabers. "Chu Master is in danger," Ziruo frowned. He Yun Xiao had no concerns about Chu Fan. As the protagonist, he had a special aura; worrying about him would be ridiculous. Even if the world came to an end, nothing would happen to Chu Fan. "Chu Fan is fine, those people are the ones in trouble." Thinking she misheard, Ziruo blinked and looked at He Yunxiao. He Yunxiao explained, "Chu Fan is incredibly skilled. It's unlikely that anyone in that group can even scratch him, despite their numbers." He then pointed to the leader among the sabermen and said, "Ziruo, do you recognize that gentleman? Is he your student?" Ziruo followed He Yunxiao's gaze and indeed saw a familiar figure. "Yes. Pang Ce. He's usually quiet and seems to get along with almost no one, but he's very dedicated to his studies," Ziruo replied. He Yunxiao also had a strong impression of this Pang Ce. Despite hair accessories not being the norm in Qi, his short hair stood out, making him even more noticeable among Ziruo's students who were mostly enamored with her beauty rather than focused on their studies. His surname was Pang, and the coordinated clothing, as well as their unified posture when surrounding Chu Fan and Tie Weiqi, immediately made He Yunxiao deduce their origin from his host's memories. The Northern Dagger Gang. This gang was the weakest among the three major gangs in the Qi Kingdom, but precisely because of that, their cohesion was the strongest. This was evident through their coordinated attire and movements. He Yunxiao watched Tie Weiqi, the young master of the Iron Eagle Gang sitting next to Chu Fan, plus the gang of approaching dagger-wielders with great interest in their classic moment of showing off. The bustling street was emptied as the locals scattered upon the sudden appearance of the sabermen. Only Chu Fan and Tie Weiqi remained at the martial arts hall door, surrounded by a sea of people, most of whom were silent members of the Dagger Gang. He Yunxiao extended his hand to Ziruo and said, "Ziruo, let's find a better spot to watch the show." Despite knowing it was impolite, Ziruo eagerly wanted to be close to He Yunxiao, hesitated for a moment, then handed her delicate hand to him. Leading Ziruo away from the commotion, He Yunxiao found a tavern and went up to the second floor to get a commanding view of the martial arts hall. Just as he was about to start watching the show, he felt Ziruo's hand tugging at his own. He turned to her and asked with concern, "Ziruo, what's wrong?" Frowning, Ziruo expressed her worry, "He Yunxiao, a few people have been staring at me." He Yunxiao: ? Looking around, he found that there were several other tables still occupied on the second floor of the tavern. They were probably there to enjoy the spectacle as well, but they were all now focused on Ziruo. Taking the female lead out caused undue attention, as well as various troubles. Such was the plight of the female lead's aura. He Yunxiao held Ziruo's hand and pulled her behind him, then brazenly shouted, "What are you looking at? Haven't you seen a lady before? Do you even know who I am? I am He Yunxiao, and I won't hesitate to take action. If you continue to stare, see you in the afterlife, as I won't save you." Though brash, the effect was immediate. Almost everyone bowed their heads, except for a dashing young man. He stood up and said, "Lord He, I've heard of your reputation. However, I disagree with your comment about 'looking at a lady.' It's normal for us to be attracted to her beauty. Your impatience doesn't suit you, especially next to this calm lady. Oh, by the way, I am..." He Yunxiao directly scolded, "Do I care who you are? Can you stay composed even after I insulted your mother? You want me to be your father? Then get out of here." The young man was stunned by He Yunxiao's words and couldn't understand the implication. He Yunxiao continued, "Waiter, take me and the lady to a private room!" Tl: Soothsayer.io