Ch. 5: Love Made People Stupid

As Chen Fan was on his way to be a knight in shining armor, Jiang Churan felt like she dived straight into the abyss of despair.

A big and scary bald man with a scar on his left cheek restrained her from behind. She could only struggle hopelessly in his arms. In the meantime, Zhou Tianhao, the powerful and influential person in both the light and dark sides of the Chuzhou City, was touching her body inappropriately.

Jiang Churan had stayed behind for the sake of her friends. In truth, she didn't want to end up in this situation either, however. She didn't want her purity to be taken away like this in such a cruel manner; she was a girl who still believed in and dreams of a flowery romance; she wanted her maidenhood to be taken by the man she loved as the sign of her feelings for him… not losing her most precious thing by a r*pe like this!

She should have listened to Chen Fan!

Yang Chao had been too arrogant for his own good and she had to pay for his and his friend's mistake due to her kindness. She felt like a fool when she saw how they just left her behind after she offered herself to stay behind for their sake. They didn't even look back!

What a bunch of ungrateful bastards!

It hurt that Zhang Yumeng, one of her best friends, was one of those people. Only Xu Rongfei looked distraught and worried for her. Well, that didn't matter anymore, right? She would be sullied. She felt her heart break when she was thinking about the misfortune that was to happen to her. She couldn't help but wonder if Chen Fan would look at her in disgust if she was ruined by these men… No, she felt horrible when she thought of that.

'I don't want this… Mother… Chen Fan… please help me…'

So far Zhou Tianhao had been touching her breasts and thighs. He hadn't gone far, but each touch filled Jiang Churan with shame and disgust.

As Zhou Tianhao's hand approached Jiang Churan's most sacred place that no man ever touched, the door suddenly opened. This made everyone in the room turn their heads to the exit.

"Chen… Fan?"

Jiang Churan said quietly.

Sure enough, Chen Fan was standing there.

"Release that girl!"

When Jiang Churan saw Chen Fan and heard his words, she felt a glimmer of hope appear in the abyss of despair.

However…

"Oh? Is he your boyfriend? Does he think he can interrupt my fun without consequences?"

Zhou Tianhao's voice made Jiang Churan aware that her situation didn't change in the slightest.

In fact, it got worse since Chen Fan would get beaten up. Or died, at worst.

In Jiang Churan's mind, Chen Fan was just a teenager her age while the men in the room who wanted to shame and sully her were fully grown men. Moreover, they were the type of people you don't want to be left alone with inside an empty alley. Her conclusion; Chen Fan was as powerless as her in this situation. Although she didn't want to be sullied, it hurt more when she imagined Chen Fan would get hurt or even die for her sake.

"Chen Fan! Go away! I will be okay! Just go away! Quick!"

"In your dream, girl!" Zhou Tianhao sneered at Jiang Churan before turning to his people, "Guys, get the boy and beat him up to half-dead! Let him taste the consequences of ruining my fun!"

"No! Stop! Don't hurt him! Please! I'll do anything, just let him go!"

Jiang Churan begged loudly while struggling helplessly in Biao's arms.

Some of Zhou Tianhao's men immediately rushed to Chen Fan while the rest stayed behind to watch. However, they became dumbfounded when Chen Fan beat them up quickly, leaving them on the floor with broken arms and feet.

It was too quick!

Chen Fen moved so quickly and skillfully that it looked like a scene from an action movie!

Was his father Jet Lee?!

Maybe, his big brother was Bruce Lee?!

Or perhaps, Jackie Chan was his uncle?!

Well, who cares… back to the story!

"Everyone! Get him! Don't hold back! Biao, go as well!" Zhou Tianhao returned to his senses and ordered the rest of his men.

Biao released Jiang Churan and then took out a pair of trench knives. The rest of Zhao Tianhao's men were taking out collapsible batons or butterfly knives from their suits.

Jiang Churan who was free of Biao's restraint had gone to one corner to find a safe spot. She was just a powerless girl in this situation, so she didn't want to hinder Chen Fan. In addition, she didn't want to stay near Zhou Tianhao anymore because he made her feel scared and disgusted.

She was surprised and relieved when she saw Chen Fan easily and quickly beat up some of Zhou Tianhao's men, but she immediately became worried when she saw them take out weapons.

"Chen Fan! Look out!" Jiang Churan shouted.

"Don't worry, this is a small matter," Chen Fan replied calmly and sent a wink.

Then, Biao and the rest of Zhao Tianhao's armed men rushed to him. Chen Fan received them calmly; his hands and feet became blurred as he hit them. He beat them up as easily and fast as before. He looked like Stephen Chow fighting in those Kung Fu movies!

And soon, all of them were on the floor groaning in pain with broken bones and limbs bent in wrong angles. And soon, they were unconscious because they couldn't stand the pain anymore.

Zhao Tianhao, the red-haired hostess, and Jiang Churan were looking at the result with a speechless expression.

After taking care of Zhao Tianhao's men, Chen Fan immediately rushed to Jiang Churan. When he reached her, Jiang Churan immediately hugged him tightly and started sobbing in his arms. In return, he wrapped his arms around her.

"Ranran, did they hurt you?"

"Uuuuu, sob, sob, n-no… you came before the worst could happen… Thank you! Thank you so much, Chen Fan! If you didn't come, I would… I would… uuu, sob, sob!"

Chen Fan rubbed Jiang Churan's back as she vented her grievances with her tears.

"Humph! Looks like you have some skills, boy!"

Zhao Tianhao's voice took their attention.

They turned their heads to Zhou Tianhao and found that he still had a confident expression.

When Jiang Churan saw Zhou Tianhao, she hugged Chen Fan tighter. It was obvious that she was scared and traumatized by Zhou Tianhao.

Meanwhile, Chen Fan had an amused smile on his face. He was amused that Zhou Tianhao wasn't aware of how fucked he was.

Although Chen Fan had taken advantage of the situation and even had a part in it, it didn't mean he would let Zhou Tianhao get off scot-free. He had touched Jiang Churan's body, so he had to pay the price.

"But, can you handle a gun?" Zhou Tianhao asked.

Jiang Churan froze up in Chen Fan's embrace when she heard Zhou Tianhao's question.

Although she had discovered that Chen Fan could fight, she didn't think that he could handle a gun. As an ordinary person, she believed that firearms were dangerous and deadly and Chen Fan wouldn't be safe from them.

"Are you threatening me with a gun?" Chen Fan raised his eyebrow before smirking. "How cute…"

"What?!" Zhou Tianhao's eyes widened when he heard Chen Fan's response.

He didn't expect Chen Fan to be this bold. He thought that Chen Fan would become scared after he threatened the boy with a gun, not amused!

"Chen Fan, what are you doing?!"

Jiang Churan's voice was laced with confusion, worry, and anxiety after she saw Chen Fan's amused look. She also realized that Chen Fan's body that she hugged was relaxed as if he wasn't bothered even if they were threatened with a gun.

Chen Fan looked at Jiang Churan's pale face and then caressed her cheek gently, making her feel calm and comfortable.

"Don't worry, it will be fine. Believe in me. I won't let anything hurt you, Ranran," Chen Fan said with a soft smile and a gentle look.

Jiang Churan didn't know why and how, but Chen Fan's words reassured her without fail. Her face also turned pink. Then, something clicked in her.

'Ah, I see…'

At that moment, Jiang Churan realized that…

'…I think I'm in love.'

"Don't get cocky just because you have some skills, brat!" Zhou Tianhao barked, returning Jiang Churan to her senses.

"Let's cut the crap! You have a gun under your suit, right? Why don't you take it out and shoot me? I'll show you that there are people you shouldn't offend even if you have a gun or even a missile launcher with you," Chen Fan taunted.

"Y-you! You're too arrogant, brat! Fine! Don't blame me, then!" Zhou Tianhao's face turned red. He took out the gun he kept under his suit and pointed it at Chen Fan. Since it was a soundproofed room, he didn't care about his gunshots.

Jiang Churan froze up and became pale in fright when a gun was pointed at her. But, she calmed down immediately when she heard Chen Fan's soothing and confident voice.

"Don't worry, I said that you'll be fine, right? A mere gun isn't worthy to threaten me."

Jiang Churan didn't know why she had so much faith in Chen Fan. Perhaps, it was because she finally realized that she loved him?

Love made people stupid, after all.

There was no other explanation for her faith in Chen Fan, so she had to accept that illogical thought.

'Then, if we are shot and die, at least I die together with the man I love and keep my dignity intact…'

Chen Fan, who was monitoring Jiang Churan's thoughts, didn't know whether to laugh or cry.