Ye Xiao helped Lin Dieying up. Just now, because the situation was so sudden, no one noticed whether Ye Xiao's hands ended up somewhere they shouldn't have. Xiong Tao, seeing that Ye Xiao had managed to dodge his kick, immediately became enraged and said coldly, "Dammit, you actually dared to dodge. Hmph, today I must see how you're going to keep dodging!"

At this point, Xiong Tao took another quick step and charged straight at Ye Xiao again, even more infuriated because Ye Xiao's hand was still holding Lin Dieying's. To Xiong Tao, this was utterly unforgivable!

"Die!" Xiong Tao's fist, like a hammer, came smashing down toward Ye Xiao's head!

This punch was clearly powerful, fueled by Xiong Tao's anger, but Ye Xiao, slippery as an eel, led Lin Dieying in a dance-like evasion. Xiong Tao threw three punches and two kicks, but, without exception, all were dodged by Ye Xiao!

Xiong Tao was originally quite strong, but the continuous mistakes quickly became too much for him!

"Brother Xiong, I think we should let it go. Lin Dieying is my girlfriend, and I am her boyfriend. Why should you interfere with us? This looks like you are the one stepping in as the third party!" Ye Xiao said earnestly, making it sound perfectly reasonable.

His words caused some of the onlookers to burst into laughter!

"What are you laughing at? Get lost!" Xiong Tao was truly furious today!

The onlookers, though somewhat annoyed by Xiong Tao's words, didn't dare to speak out and hurried back to their classes. Soon, only Xiong Tao and his people remained in the corridor. What confused Ye Xiao even more was that two people who looked like teachers were initially heading their way, but when they saw the group of over a dozen people in the corridor, they immediately retreated!

Who exactly was this Brother Xiong? Ye Xiao was puzzled at that moment, trying to figure out just how much influence this Brother Xiong had at Minghai Academy. After all, even when Han Fei met Su Yun, he wouldn't dare to go too far, but what about these teachers when they saw Brother Xiong?

Ye Xiao was perplexed, but as perplexed as he was, Xiong Tao had already commanded his men to circle Ye Xiao and Lin Dieying. Clearly, if Ye Xiao and Lin Dieying wanted to leave safely today, it would not be easy!

Ye Xiao looked at Xiong Tao and dropped the act, speaking seriously, "Brother Xiong, whether one can become a couple is a matter between two people. If you think you can win Die Ying's heart, I would naturally step aside. However, since Die Ying likes me, I hope Brother Xiong can consider Die Ying's feelings and let this matter go."

Of course, Ye Xiao was putting on an act, as he was only pretending after all. However, upon hearing Ye Xiao's words, Lin Dieying couldn't help but glance at Ye Xiao, then bowed her head and remained silent.

It seemed that Brother Xiong didn't want his image to be tarnished in front of Lin Dieying, so he looked at her again and said, "Die Ying, I won't force you to be my boyfriend, but I hope you must sever ties with this man. How can such a weak man be your boyfriend?"

Upon hearing Xiong Tao's words, Ye Xiao was inwardly pleased. It seemed his words had an effect. All Lin Dieying needed to do now was say, 'I can cut ties with Ye Xiao,' and Xiong Tao would probably stop troubling her.

But what Ye Xiao never expected was for Lin Dieying to suddenly look up at Xiong Tao, wrap her arms around Ye Xiao's arm, showing their closeness, and say, "No way, I am not some random woman!"

Damn it!

Ye Xiao was completely dumbfounded by Lin Dieying's actions and her words. What was she trying to do? Xiong Tao had already said he wouldn't force the issue!

"Die Ying, are you sure about this... Think it over!" Ye Xiao said, since Brother Xiong had already given them some leeway.

Lin Dieying immediately glared at Ye Xiao and retorted, "Are you that eager to sell me out? Are you even a man?"

Ye Xiao, seeing the aggrieved expression on Lin Dieying's face, was momentarily stunned. Was there really a need to take the acting so seriously? It was all fake, so why act as if they had made a lifelong vow?

However, seeing Lin Dieying's expression, Ye Xiao suddenly felt very inhuman. So, he said to Xiong Tao, "Brother Xiong, as you can see, we are... um, deeply in love. I'm sure you wouldn't be so cruel as to separate us, so we'll be leaving now!"

Ye Xiao tried to leave, but Xiong Tao's men blocked them. Ye Xiao looked at Xiong Tao again and asked, "What more do you want, Brother Xiong?"

Xiong Tao's face darkened; he had already compromised, but Lin Dieying was not being cooperative and insisted on continuing.

Truth be told, Xiong Tao was also in a difficult position. He had some reputation to maintain, and if he couldn't resolve this matter today, he would lose face at Minghai Academy in the future!

Xiong Tao looked at Lin Dieying and said, "You forced my hand. Since I can't have her, anyone who wants her has to pay a heavy price. Hit her!"

"Wait!" Ye Xiao suddenly shouted.

Xiong Tao and his men all stopped, looking at Ye Xiao with confusion, wondering what clever trick he intended to pull.

Little did they know, this time Ye Xiao actually turned to Xiong Tao in an extremely manly manner and said, "Is it just a fight? I thought it was something big. You don't want Lin Dieying to get hit, right? So, let Lin Dieying leave this place, and I'll stay to fight with you guys. I'm just afraid I'll beat you so bad you'll come crying and looking for your families to back you up!"

"Hmph, you're so arrogant, even when death is staring you in the face, you still dare to talk big. Today I really want to see how you're going to beat all of us into a complete mess. Lin Dieying, you can go now!" Xiong Tao said coldly.

Seeing that Ye Xiao actually asked her to leave, and at this moment, Xiong Tao allowed her to leave immediately, Lin Dieying said to Ye Xiao, "I'm not leaving. I asked you to come here, and I want to leave with you!"

Ye Xiao chuckled and said, "Die Ying, you better leave first. At least don't stand here; otherwise, I still have to look out for you and won't be able to teach these guys a lesson!"

As soon as Ye Xiao's words came out, everyone burst into laughter. Clearly, not a single person didn't think that Ye Xiao was completely bluffing—and unconvincingly at that. Even Lin Dieying felt that Ye Xiao was just trying to comfort her!

"I'm sorry, it's all my fault. I never imagined things would escalate to this extent!" Lin Dieying looked at Ye Xiao, feeling she owed him an apology.

The first time Ye Xiao saved her outside of school, Lin Dieying started to have a crush on him. Yesterday, however, Ye Xiao spoke of introducing a boyfriend to her, which made Lin Dieying very angry, thinking that Ye Xiao was mocking her. At that time, Xiong Tao harassed her again and asked her to be his girlfriend. Lin Dieying intentionally had Ye Xiao pretend to be her boyfriend. She thought simply that Xiong Tao might beat up Ye Xiao, but Ye Xiao should be good at fighting and presumably wouldn't suffer greatly. But, to her surprise, Xiong Tao and a dozen men were about to gang up on Ye Xiao. Clearly, no matter how skilled at fighting Ye Xiao was, it was impossible to defeat Xiong Tao and his gang. With this in mind, Lin Dieying felt that if anything really happened to Ye Xiao today, she would be guilty for a lifetime!

Ye Xiao naturally saw through Lin Dieying's thoughts and smiled at her, saying, "If you really want to make it up to me, how about a kiss?"

Lin Dieying heard Ye Xiao's joking words and her face turned beet red. Everyone, including Ye Xiao, expected Lin Dieying to slap him, but to their surprise, she blushed and closed her eyes. What was this...

Ye Xiao was stunned. What was this? Could it really be a kiss?

Ye Xiao looked at Lin Dieying closing her eyes and nervously blushing, and at this moment, if he so desired, he could legitimately kiss this beautiful girl!

Ye Xiao hesitated a few times and in the end, he just smiled slightly and said to Lin Dieying, "Consider this a reward. When I really beat these guys down, then you can give me that reward."

Lin Dieying opened her eyes; she had been thinking about what to do if Ye Xiao really kissed her. However, Ye Xiao didn't kiss her, which surprised Lin Dieying. She was very confident in her looks, but she never thought that Ye Xiao would actually refuse her kiss!

Lin Dieying, with her face red and head low, slowly walked away. Halfway through, she suddenly said to Ye Xiao, "Ye Xiao, you're my boyfriend. I believe you will win!"

Ye Xiao was startled by Lin Dieying's words. What did that mean?

But before Ye Xiao could think further, Xiong Tao charged at him furiously. He had been impatient for a while, and if not for fear of hurting Lin Dieying, Xiong Tao would have attacked much earlier.

Now that Lin Dieying had stepped aside and was out of the encirclement, Xiong Tao, naturally, went straight for Ye Xiao. Xiong Tao's men also rushed forward immediately.

Ye Xiao, watching these men charge at him, couldn't help wearing a smile on his face, thinking to himself that these guys really didn't know their own strength. Did they really think they were all invincible?

Brother Xiong?

Ye Xiao snickered; today, if he didn't leave Brother Xiong searching for his teeth on the ground, he would not be keeping his word!

A group of men charged at Ye Xiao, who swayed his body and suddenly disappeared from the spot!

Ye Xiao vanished, and this stunned everyone present. However, the next second, Ye Xiao reappeared. At the same time, a young man was knocked down by Ye Xiao's punch, and Ye Xiao also kicked the guy's thigh. An agonizing scream followed, sending shivers down the spines of the surrounding students who were about to attend class.

Ye Xiao remembered, this was the guy who just wanted to kick his "darling."

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