Chen Lu knew from the beginning that if the boy really had any "backbone" and refused to accept mediation, the school would personally step in to mediate the matter.

He and his company are inextricably linked to the future of countless school leaders. If he truly rises to prominence, it's no different than these people gaining unexpected windfall.

Unfortunately, that guy only had the guts to provoke girls; he gave in before he could even use his trump card.

Jiang Chao stared wide-eyed, his mouth agape. He never imagined that none of the many acquaintances he had contacted would be of any use, nor that Chen Lu had already planned out all possible escape routes before delivering that slap.

Well, it seems even his relationships are one of Chen Lu's fallback options.

This guy seems harmless on the surface, but he's really ruthless and won't suffer any loss behind the scenes.

Damn it, what a cunning schemer.

"How could you be so sneaky!"

After standing there for a while, Jiang Chao couldn't help but shout it out.

As the sun completely disappeared behind the horizon, Liu Yan walked over while talking to Liang Zhirou.

"I'm worried, so I'll go with her to the hospital for a checkup."

Jiang Chao popped a lollipop into his mouth, turned around and waved to Chen Lu, "I'm leaving now."

Before Chen Lu could speak, his ears, which were red from the cold, were suddenly covered by the girl.

"Does your arm still hurt?" Liang Zhirou asked softly.

"The pain stopped right away."

Chen Lu leaned down slightly, put his mouth close to the girl's ear, and said with a wicked smile, "Next time something like this happens, just bump into him. I don't think I'll even need to lift a finger."

Liang Zhirou shook her head firmly, "I don't want any physical contact with anyone else, my head... it just wants to bump into you..."

"Liang Zhirou, please don't mistake this headbutt for a flirting technique," Chen Lu said very seriously. That would be far too perverted.

"But you seem quite happy."

After Liang Zhirou finished speaking, she turned her head to the side and looked quietly to the side. Her long and beautiful eyelashes trembled slightly, and she looked very focused.

Chen Lu followed the girl's gaze and saw that the playground next to him was full of couples walking hand in hand.

With faint smiles on their faces, they walked side by side in the night, from one glimmer of light to another, from one street lamp to another.

On a freezing cold day, wandering around the playground, no matter how long you walk, the scenery around you will always be the same.

Immature behavior.

People in love are indeed foolish.

However, since Liang Zhirou wanted to take a walk, he could naturally indulge in a bit of childishness.

It's not that Master Chen actually wanted to do such a thing; this was just one of the ways to add fuel to the fire.

Chen Lu smiled and reached out his hand to her, "Want to take a walk together?"

Liang Zhirou was taken aback at first, then smiled and put her hand on his.

"Okay~"