Chapter 73: The Most Troublesome Fatty Chen

Chen Mengyun and Xu Xuejiao were in the Lu family's courtyard, both girls feeling awkward.

Chen Mengyun spoke first, "Do you... like Brother Chengwen?"

"Ah?" Xu Xuejiao was somewhat embarrassed, feeling as if she had stolen Chen Mengyun's boyfriend.

"Yes... I do."

"Why? You said you liked him before, but I thought you were just joking. Didn't you hate him the most?"

"That was before..." Xu Xuejiao sighed, "But... a few days ago, when I went to treat Grandpa Chen, I... suddenly realized... I could hear Brother Lu's thoughts, very clearly. You might think I'm crazy, but I really could hear them, even with the tone. It was as if I was hearing his inner voice."

Chen Mengyun gave a faint smile, "Me too, and from what I've observed, Leng Qingqiu can as well."

Xu Xuejiao said, "Then you understand me, right? I mean... I really hated him before, feeling like he was capable of anything, especially being such a jerk and annoying. Later, he stopped being a jerk and turned into a 'simp,' which was even more disgusting."

"But then... I heard his inner voice and found out that many times, his intentions were good. He's just so strange, always wanting to do good things but pretending to be a bad guy. He does good deeds but doesn't want anyone to know, even deliberately leading others to misunderstand him, as if he wants to stay away from everyone and have everyone stay away from him."

Chen Mengyun nodded, "He has changed a lot recently, I've noticed too. This person... although he's harsh to me, I can feel that he doesn't really dislike me. I believe he still has feelings for me." Xu Xuejiao couldn't respond to that.

He has feelings for you, and for Leng Qingqiu too, so what does that make me?

Chen Mengyun, being a girl herself, immediately understood Xu Xuejiao's thoughts and changed the subject, "You said, how could such a strange thing happen? How can we hear his inner thoughts so clearly?"

The topic shifted, and Xu Xuejiao immediately became excited, "I've been researching this for a long time, and it feels really bizarre! It seems like only specific people can hear it. I noticed that Uncle Lu, Aunt Lu, and Zhao Gang don't seem to hear it."

Xu Xuejiao then challenged Chen Mengyun, deliberately saying, "Being able to hear his thoughts makes me feel secure. I'm not afraid of him lying to me or turning bad. I know how good his heart is, how loyal and filial he is. And he really hasn't been messing around much in the past three years."

Chen Mengyun thought to herself, 'You're praising him? What gives you the right to praise him?'

"That's right," Chen Mengyun smiled on the surface, her voice gentle, as if agreeing with Xu Xuejiao, but she was actually subtly competing, "Actually, when he was a kid and spent time with me, he was very simple. Although a bit naughty, he was very considerate and knew how to take care of people. Later... during adolescence, being handsome and rich, it was too easy for him to find girls. It's understandable that he occasionally strayed. What teenage boy isn't curious about such things? It's impossible to stop."

The implication was that she had already come to terms with the past and didn't care. They were the real childhood sweethearts with a solid emotional foundation.

Xu Xuejiao smiled slightly, subtly competing, "Although I haven't known him for long, we've been through a lot together. Especially today, he pretended to be harsh with me, wanting to do something in the car... but I heard all his thoughts, just waiting for me to beg for mercy! Hehe, I just didn't beg, and his awkwardness was so cute!"

At this point, both women understood each other.

This battle was inevitable.

Xu Xuejiao had officially declared: she would never give up pursuing Lu Chengwen. Don't talk to her about how strong your emotional foundation is or how you've forgiven the past.

The man she has her eyes on, she will never let go.

Chen Mengyun's smile stiffened, and she understood.

To win Lu Chengwen's heart, Leng Qingqiu and Xu Xuejiao were both formidable rivals. She had to be more outstanding than them to reclaim Lu Chengwen's heart.

The two fell silent again, with nothing more to say.

Xu Xuejiao awkwardly said, "Well... I'll head back now, see you later."

"Okay, take care on your way."

At that moment, Lu Chengwen strode out, shouting, "Zhao Gang! Get the car ready!"

Seeing Chen Mengyun, he simply said, "Why are you still here?"

Xu Xuejiao opened the car door, "Brother Chengwen, where are you going? Let me drive you."

Lu Chengwen angrily replied, "Just leave! Don't come to my house to cause trouble anymore. Today has been completely exhausting because of you!"

"Hey! I didn't do anything to you, why are you taking it out on me?"

Lu Chengwen thought to himself, 'You didn't do anything? You're more of a headache than Leng Qingqiu and Chen Mengyun combined!'

'Meeting you takes ten years off my life!'

But he had no time to argue with her now, "I'm in a hurry, no time to deal with you."

Chen Mengyun, hearing Lu Chengwen's thoughts, felt pleased.

And since both girls knew the other could hear, the implications were even more significant. Chen Mengyun suddenly felt a sense of triumph.

"Brother Chengwen, if you're in a hurry, let me drive you."

Lu Chengwen thought, 'No, I can't let Chen Mengyun drive. She's too gentle, easily scared.'

He immediately put on a stern face, "You go back to where you came from!"

'Time is tight, and standing with these two is too torturous.'

Lu Chengwen directly pulled Xu Xuejiao's driver out, "Get out, get out."

"Mr. Lu, I am..."

"Whatever you are, report later. Get out, leave the car keys. Xuejiao, get out. I'll have Zhao Gang drive you back later."

"No way! This is my car!"

Lu Chengwen had no time to argue, "Then hold on tight!"

He stepped on the gas, and the car sped off.

Xu Xuejiao was delighted.

Hehe, in the end, he still fell into my hands!

Xu Xuejiao wrapped her arms around Lu Chengwen's neck from the back seat, whispering sweetly in his ear, "Brother Chengwen, where are you going in such a hurry?"

Lu Chengwen was annoyed, "I'm driving! Sit back, sit back! Fatty Chen is in trouble, I need to save him."

Xu Xuejiao asked, "What do you mean by 'in trouble'?"

"He's been cornered, probably by a lot of people. If I'm late, he might get seriously hurt."

"Wow! That sounds dangerous!"

"I'll drop you off at the next intersection, call your family to pick you up."

"Hehe, I'm not afraid of danger, I'll just follow you."

Lu Chengwen said irritably, "Then sit still, and don't get out of the car when we arrive. Lock the doors."

Lu Chengwen's driving skills were top-notch, and the car's performance was excellent. They sped through traffic, arriving at a remote section of the road.

Ahead, several cars had surrounded a sports car.

About twenty people were wielding bats, smashing the car, shouting, "Get out, you fat pig!"

"Don't be a coward!"

"You can't run today!"

The sports car had clearly been hit several times, completely deformed. The headlights and windshield were shattered, and the windows had been smashed, with someone poking a bat inside. Another guy had pulled out a knife, trying to stab Fatty Chen inside.

Lu Chengwen was shocked.

What kind of grudge could make them want to kill Fatty Chen!?

Lu Chengwen's expression turned serious, his voice low, "Xuejiao, hold on!"

"Okay!"

Lu Chengwen floored the accelerator, the car's roar startling the crowd. Seeing the car's speed and sound, they quickly made way.

Lu Chengwen's car crashed into a sedan, which in turn hit a few people.

Lu Chengwen unbuckled his seatbelt, his face stern, "Stay in the car, lock the doors."

Xu Xuejiao worriedly said, "Brother Chengwen, be careful!"

Lu Chengwen got out of the car, taking off his watch as he walked towards the crowd.

A guy pointed a bat at Lu Chengwen, "Fuck you, can't you drive? Don't you see Brother Jun is handling business here?"

Lu Chengwen stepped onto the hood of a sports car, walking over the roofs.

Xu Xuejiao's eyes turned into stars.

So damn cool!

At this moment, Lu Chengwen showed no fear facing a dozen or more people.

He had the aura of a hero facing thousands alone!

Xu Xuejiao loved it!

She loved this type! Just like the heroes in the stories!

And he walked over the car roofs, one after another.

So domineering, so fearless!

The gang members pointed their bats at Lu Chengwen, "Fuck you, little bastard, get down!"

Lu Chengwen stood on an SUV, "Who's in charge here?"

From a distance, a man stood up from an open-top off-road vehicle, holding two glamorous women, grabbing a megaphone, "Well, well! Kid, you're pretty bold! Who are you?"

The sunroof of the sports car was smashed open, and Chen Moqun climbed out with a baseball bat.

Fatty Chen was covered in blood, but seeing Lu Chengwen, he laughed wildly.

"Good brother! I knew you'd come! I only have one brother in this life, and that's you, Lu Chengwen."

Lu Chengwen frowned, "Why did you come out? Are you okay?"

"I won't die." Fatty Chen stood on his sports car, holding the bat, "Er Long, fuck you! You want to take me down? My brother's here now. To take me down, you'll have to go through him first!"

He turned to Lu Chengwen, "Where are the guys you brought? Don't hide them, bring them out. Let's have a fair fight!"

Lu Chengwen looked at him, "It's just me."

Fatty Chen's eyes widened, "What did you say?"

Then he suddenly understood, "Oh! You're planning a surprise attack, right? Okay, okay, listen up! Today, it's just the two of us brothers, no hidden backup! Any of you who aren't afraid to die, come at us! Fuck! That guy, the one with the yellow hair, don't you dare run. I'm coming for you today!"

Lu Chengwen finally understood. Fatty Chen's life was too boring.

Buying cars, modifying cars, playing with yachts, dating various girls...

A heavenly life, but day after day, it had lost its charm.

Now, he was clearly excited, feeling his inner chuunibyou spirit burning fiercely again.

Lu Chengwen said, "Shut up."

He turned to the leader, "You're Er Long? Why are you beating up my brother?"

Er Long tilted his head, holding the megaphone, "Do I need a reason to beat him up?"

Lu Chengwen said, "I thought you were a reasonable person. Let's clarify things first. We can fight anytime, but I need to know what happened."

Er Long laughed, "Sorry, my style is to beat first, talk later! If you're still standing in ten minutes, I'll explain everything slowly!"

Er Long roared, "Brothers! Take them down!"