The reason he was able to steal the spotlight at the scene today is ultimately because of Luo Zhihan.

"Don't worry, the student council president is Han Shao's underling. From now on, everyone in the student council will be on your side, and no one will bully you anymore."

Gu Chen was delighted and even looked around, wanting to call his junior, the student council president, over to meet Xie Li.

Xie Li: "..."

Let's forget about that. The student council president, you know. I heard that the student council at Linjiang No. 1 Middle School has a lot of autonomy. The student council president can even challenge the principal and the board of directors.

She's not shameless enough to treat someone like her little brother.

"I have classmates waiting for me, so I'll say goodbye for now!" Xie Li said hurriedly.

Gu Chen was taken aback. "Ah, who is it? Want to come along? I just arrived in Linjiang City. How about we have a meal together as a welcome-back dinner?"

Xie Li wanted to run away even more when she heard about the welcome dinner. Wouldn't that mean giving out red envelopes? She didn't want her hard-earned 50,000 yuan to just vanish like that!

"Excuse me, I have a curfew at home, I have to go."

He quickly darted into the crowd and ran away.

Gu Chen: "..."

Gu Chen turned to look at Luo Zhihan, his face showing obvious disappointment, "Does Xie Li dislike me now?"

Luo Zhihan glanced at him indifferently and gave a soft "hmm." "One should have self-awareness."

Gu Chen: "...Why? I want to be Xie Li's protector!"

He had only said it casually, but he suddenly felt a chill run down his neck. He belatedly looked at Luo Zhihan, "Young Master Han..."

Luo Zhihan had already turned and left.

Gu Chen was stunned for a moment, "Young Master Han, don't go! Aren't you going to give me a welcome-back dinner? Let's go have some fun!"

"I'm not going." That was the cold, indifferent reply.

"Why?" Gu Chen couldn't understand. They hadn't seen each other for a long time; shouldn't they be drinking and having fun together?

As a result, when he turned around, he saw the student council president's underling he had mentioned staring at him with an expression that said "you're an idiot" for a moment before turning around and walking away.

Gu Chen: "..."

Honestly, I was offended.

——

Xie Li arrived at the school gate and was about to get into the car when she suddenly heard a clear and pleasant voice. "Li Li."

She stopped and looked at the boy walking towards her. "Luo Zhihan."

Luo Zhihan: "Can I hitch a ride with you? I'd like to go to Grandpa Xu's place today."

Xie Li was slightly surprised. Even though Luo Zhihan was dressed in black clothes and the brand was unknown, his demeanor was noble and extraordinary, indicating that he came from a good family and was clearly the young master of a top wealthy family.

How could someone like him not have a private car to pick him up from school?

Luo Zhihan lowered her eyes slightly, her long eyelashes casting shadows on her snow-white skin. "Is it not allowed?"

"Sure, sure, of course!" Xie Li didn't have time to think and hurriedly opened the car door.

After the two got into the car, the driver glanced at Luo Zhihan several times in the rearview mirror.

He was a little confused. Whose young master had Xie Li kidnapped? The noble air about him made him seem like this beat-up car was a real waste of his talent.

Xie Li also felt a little guilty. The car was cramped, and she could barely sit comfortably. Luo Zhihan was much taller than her, and his long legs seemed to have nowhere to go.

There was a traffic jam ahead, and the car started lurching along like it was drunk, making the atmosphere inside even more awkward.

"I'm sorry," Xie Li said after thinking for a moment, "this car... is getting a bit old."

"Hehe, yeah, it's been twelve years already," the driver chimed in.

Luo Zhihan remained silent throughout, maintaining an upright and elegant posture even amidst the bumpy ride.