Skinny twig

"Fuck..." The moment Han Wenqi opened his mouth, Tang Ling'er frowned.

Back on Mount Qingcheng, she was practically a little princess. Her grandfather doted on her, and her senior brothers indulged her. No one would ever dare bare their teeth at her.

Li Yichen frowned. He instinctively felt that this guy was hostile toward him, but he had no idea what he had done to offend him.

Still, whatever the reason, this guy was begging for a beating.

He flicked his fingers twice, and two raindrops shot toward Han Wenqi's knees like bullets.

"Urgh..." Han Wenqi's voice abruptly cut off, as though someone had grabbed a duck by the neck. He couldn't get the rest of his words out.

Then, with a thud, Han Wenqi's legs buckled and he dropped to his knees, letting out a series of screams like a pig being slaughtered.

"Ah... It hurts like hell... Ah..." Han Wenqi wailed as he pounded the ground with his fists.

The sudden turn of events left almost everyone stunned. Nobody knew why Han Wenqi had suddenly fallen to his knees and started screaming so horribly. Was he sick?

Just then, Song Yi rushed out of the crowd with several others. He glared at Tang Ling'er and demanded, "What did you do to our president Han?"

Tang Ling'er frowned. She really disliked his tone, so she gave him a cool look and said, "Are you blind? I didn't even touch him."

"Then how did he end up like this?" Song Yi refused to let it go.

"Hmph." Tang Ling'er snorted. "How should I know? Maybe he likes kneeling."

"Hahaha..." At Tang Ling'er's remark that "maybe he likes kneeling," the onlookers could no longer hold it in. Many burst out laughing.

Even some members of the Student Union couldn't stop the corners of their mouths from curling up.

"You..." Song Yi was left speechless.

Then his dark gaze landed on Li Yichen. Pointing at him, he demanded, "Tell me, did you do this?"

Li Yichen sneered. Why was this guy acting like a rabid dog, biting everyone he saw?

He took a few steps forward to stand beside Tang Ling'er and said mockingly, "Which eye of yours saw me do anything? All these people were watching. Careful, or I'll sue you for slander."

"You..." Song Yi's face twisted with anger. The Student Union had lost every last shred of dignity today.

"You two... Just you wait..." Song Yi pointed at them through gritted teeth, barely able to get the words out.

Li Yichen's expression turned cold. "Watch your mouth."

Then he bared his teeth in a cruel smile. "Careful, or you'll be kneeling right alongside him in a minute."

"You... I..." Song Yi's heart quivered, and sweat instantly broke out on his forehead.

What did Li Yichen mean by that? Yeah, I did it. But do you have any proof?

Keep running your damn mouth, and you'll end up just like Han Wenqi.

"Let's go." Song Yi didn't dare say another word. He waved his hand, ordering the others to support Han Wenqi and take him to the infirmary.

With the main attraction gone, the onlookers gradually dispersed.

"That was your doing just now," Tang Ling'er suddenly turned and asked.

"Without proof, I'm not admitting anything," Li Yichen said with a smile.

"Even if you won't admit it, I know it was you." Tang Ling'er pursed her lips.

Just then, Li Yichen felt something climb up his trouser leg and finally burrow into his arms.

"Oh, it's you, little thing." Li Yichen looked down and saw the little white creature.

The little thing squeaked twice at him, then nuzzled against his chest.

Seeing the little creature fawning over Li Yichen, Tang Ling'er, who had finally calmed down, immediately exploded. She snatched it away, held it by both ears, and shouted, "You've already switched sides? After all the delicious food I gave you!"

"Squeak, squeak..." The little creature cried as it flailed its short legs, then looked pitifully at Li Yichen.

Li Yichen rubbed his nose and thought, I can't afford to mess with this Sichuan-Chongqing she-T. rex.

Still, he asked, "Is this what you were looking for?"

"Yep," Tang Ling'er answered casually.

"I heard you calling for Mantou. Is that its name?" Li Yichen felt that the name sounded like a joke.

"Of course," Tang Ling'er said as though it were perfectly obvious. "Look, it's white all over. Doesn't it look just like a steamed bun?"

"Oh, so that's why." Li Yichen observed two seconds of silence for it.

"What kind of animal is it? How come I've never seen one before?"

"It's called a Snow Fox Rabbit. It's a spirit beast. It took me a lot of trouble to catch it. I never thought Jinling would have something like this! We've never even seen one on Mount Qingcheng. Hehe..."

Then she cradled it in her arms and said, "I don't know why it likes you so much. What a little traitor, ditching its friends for a pretty face."

"Heh, I have no idea." Li Yichen rubbed his nose. This girl really would say anything.

Tang Ling'er suddenly twitched her nose, leaned toward Li Yichen, and sniffed him. Then she frowned.

Li Yichen was startled. What? Do I smell weird or something?

Then Tang Ling'er said, "You smell a little like spiritual energy, but not quite. Anyway, it smells really nice. No wonder it likes you."

Then she stuffed the little creature into the deerskin bag. "Don't come out again, or you won't get any more treats."

The little creature squeaked twice, then fell silent. Apparently, it had submitted to the tigress's tyranny.

Then she slung the long wooden case diagonally across her back and waved at Li Yichen. "All right, I'm off to register. Bye! See you again if fate brings us together."

"Wait, don't go yet." Li Yichen quickly stopped her.

Tang Ling'er frowned and turned back to him, saying solemnly, "Even though I'm approachable and naturally beautiful, don't get any ideas about hitting on me. I'm not that kind of girl."

Li Yichen was dumbfounded. Was I that obvious? This little girl sure is full of herself.

"I just wanted to..." He had barely started speaking before she interrupted him.

"Even wanting to is forbidden. That's a crime too." Tang Ling'er pouted.

"Why does that sound so familiar?" Li Yichen scratched his head. "Have you been watching too many movies? I just wanted to take you to register. What were you thinking?"

Then he gave Tang Ling'er another look and deliberately curled his lip. "Besides, you're a skinny twig with no boobs and no butt. I wouldn't be interested anyway."

"Skinny twig? Who are you calling a skinny twig? You'd better explain yourself!" Tang Ling'er instantly bristled, planting her hands on her hips before pointing at his nose.

"Whoever answers to it." Li Yichen shrugged, then turned and walked away.

"Hey, you bastard! Stop right there! You're going to explain yourself today!"

"Bastard, don't run! Stop right there!"