Peerless Martial Expert in the City
Chapter 617 - 613: Someone is Deliberately Targeting You

Chapter 617: Chapter 613: Someone is Deliberately Targeting You

Chapter 613: Someone is deliberately targeting you

His handsome face, once adorned with an elegant and graceful smile, had now completely disappeared, leaving his entire expression as heavy as a bottle of ink.

Zhao Yuhua actually had someone she liked, and this information dealt him an incredibly heavy blow. Moreover, that person was this kid. He remembered the rumor he had heard before, which he had not taken to heart at the time because he believed that, no matter what, Xiao Yi was not a match for Zhao Yuhua—they were from different worlds!

But he never expected that this rumor was not a rumor at all, but the truth; they were actually in a boyfriend-girlfriend relationship!

What nonsense about there being no relationship, some misunderstanding, some...

God damn it, did they really take him, Li Zhengyi, for a simpleminded idiot with more brawn than brain? Did they not know that he, Li Zhengyi, had a grade eight in piano and had once won the champion title in the junior division of the Olympic Mathematics Competition? Did they not know that he, Li Zhengyi, had truly earned his place at Z University without any extra points?

Still want to act in front of him?

Did this bastard not know how terrible his acting skills were?

The corner of Li Zhengyi’s mouth curled up in a disdainful sneer.

Of course, he knew why Xiao Yi would tell him it was a misunderstanding—it was simply because he was afraid of Li Zhengyi and his capabilities, worried that Li Zhengyi would retaliate!

Wanting to win the beauty yet unwilling to face the challenge, does the world work that easily?

Not willing to face even the slightest challenge, what right do they have to win the beauty?

Zhao Yuhua had just said she had something to tell him, probably to give him a lecture, right? She must be unsatisfied with his explanation just now... What a fool, to say such shameless and brazen words in front of Zhao Yuhua... Hmph, Zhao Yuhua, to think her taste is so poor, to fall for such a character!

Li Zhengyi’s eyes revealed a hint of indescribable jealousy, and he clenched his fists so tightly that they creaked; inside, he felt as if he was suffocating, an unspeakable discomfort.

"Young master, should we take care of that kid for you?"

The bodyguards who had followed Li Zhengyi for a long time certainly knew his mind. Seeing the pained expression on his face, a glint of murderous intent flashed in their eyes as they spoke.

"Don’t act rashly or startle the snake. First, go and investigate that kid, and remember, be detailed, as detailed as possible!"

Hearing the bodyguard’s voice, Li Zhengyi finally snapped back to reality, his gaze becoming extremely dark as he slowly spoke.

"Understood, please rest assured, young master!"

The speaking bodyguard respectfully acknowledged.

"Xiao Yi, I won’t let this go so easily. A high-quality woman like Zhao Yuhua should only belong to a top-tier person like me. You are not worthy!"

Li Zhengyi’s gaze once again followed the direction where Zhao Yuhua and Xiao Yi had disappeared, a cold glint flickering in his eyes as he clenched his fists and silently screamed in his heart.

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"I’m sorry!"

Zhao Yuhua hadn’t gone far, she merely stopped upon reaching a quiet corner ahead, turned her head, looked at Xiao Yi, and said three words.

Xiao Yi hadn’t expected Zhao Yuhua to suddenly stop, and in the moment she did, his mind raced through various possibilities of what Zhao Yuhua might say. But "I’m sorry" were definitely not among those he had considered.

He could never have thought that Zhao Yuhhua would say such words to him. Upon hearing them, his expression momentarily clouded over; all the accusatory words he had intended to hurl at Zhao Yuhua got stuck in his throat.

But was it really going to end like this?

Looking at Zhao Yuhua’s indifferent expression, Xiao Yi still felt something was amiss, as if he was being suffocated by injustice. He couldn’t help but let out a cold laugh and said, "I’m sorry, is a single apology enough? Your apology, Miss Zhao, seems to be incredibly valuable. Do you have any idea how much trouble your actions just now might cause me? Out of the blue, I’ve got myself an enemy. Didn’t you see that look in Li Zhengyi’s eyes just now? He looked like he wanted to eat me alive!"

"He’s not your match!"

Zhao Yuhua shook her head and spoke slowly.

"..."

Xiao Yi was nearly choked by Zhao Yuhua’s words, his eyes brimming with growing fury. ’He’s not your match’—was this an explanation? What kind of logic was that? Just because someone was not his match, she could use him as she pleases?

Whether he had the ability to protect himself was his own business, which had nothing to do with her using him!

"I owe you a favor."

Seeing Xiao Yi’s face becoming increasingly somber, Zhao Yuhua seemed to realize there was an issue with the logic of her earlier words or perhaps felt that her expression of regret wasn’t sincere enough, so she spoke again, gently.

"The things you said you had to tell me, is it about this?"

Xiao Yi was taken aback once more. Despite the extreme dissatisfaction and annoyance in his heart just moments ago, and his eagerness to reprimand Zhao Yuhua, he thought that even after his rant, probably nothing would change for Zhao Yuhua—she would likely continue appearing indifferent. But he could never have expected Zhao Yuhua to say such a thing.

All the harsh words he wanted to say were suddenly stifled; she had already admitted owing him a favor, so what more could he say?

It took a while before he looked up, dazedly, at Zhao Yuhua.

"During the competition just now, someone was deliberately targeting you."

Zhao Yuhua shook her head and looked at Xiao Yi, speaking slowly.

"Hmm?"

Xiao Yi was stunned for a moment, not expecting Zhao Yuhua to bring up that particular matter! Although it wasn’t a secret, with almost everyone in the arena aware that someone was targeting him, and he himself was well aware—even suspecting who it might be—the fact brought up by Zhao Yuhua nevertheless gave him a different sensation.

In his view, everyone might care about this issue since it had caused quite a stir, except for Zhao Yuhua; she was the only one he thought wouldn’t bother.

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