Starting Off By Confessing To My Classmate's Mother

The secluded area had an eerie atmosphere at night, and Gu Wanzhou already regretted coming here alone. She spotted a figure approaching from a distance, but even at a glance, she could tell that this person was much smaller in stature compared to the tall, muscular thug in front of her.

Surely, even if she called for help, there was no way he'd dare get involved.

That figure was none other than Li Zhiyan. He had been watching the thug closely since he first appeared. Possessive by nature, Li Zhiyan harbored an intense attachment to Gu Wanzhou. There was no way he'd allow anyone, especially some thug, to make a move on her.

"I don't want to add you on QQ."

"Sorry, but I'm old enough to be your mother," Gu Wanzhou replied, feeling both uneasy and a bit desperate.

"Aw, c'mon, beautiful, just one QQ add. I promise I won't disappoint you." The thug flashed a smug grin, trying to look cool, though his body language was anything but appealing. "Age doesn't matter to me. You're so young and gorgeous, just my type!"

Gu Wanzhou grimaced, her skin crawling. "Look, I have five hundred yuan here. Take it, but please, leave me alone. I can't add you."

The thug ignored her offer, his voice laced with a lewd undertone. "Oh, beautiful, I don't want your money. I want you. I bet you're feeling lonely, aren't you? I know exactly what you need."

His vile words turned her stomach. Fear surged within her, and she instinctively tried to leave.

"Stop right there, beautiful." The thug reached out, aiming to grab her.

Panicked, Gu Wanzhou squeezed her eyes shut and began backing away, calling out for help, her voice shaky and filled with dread. In that moment, she felt completely powerless.

"Get lost!"

A voice rang out, sharp and commanding. Li Zhiyan's kick connected with the thug's outstretched arm, sending him reeling back with a pained howl. His wrist swelled immediately from the impact.

Li Zhiyan could barely believe his own strength and speed. The system had truly transformed him.

In her fearful haze, Gu Wanzhou heard the familiar voice. She opened her eyes, and there he was—Li Zhiyan, standing protectively before her.

Despite his smaller frame compared to the thug's hefty build, his presence gave her an overwhelming sense of security. In that moment, it felt like no harm could reach her as long as he was there.

"You little punk, you wanna die?" The thug snarled. He was used to harassing students and extorting them for pocket money. Now, humiliated by a mere kid in front of such a stunning woman, his rage flared.

"Zhiyan…" Gu Wanzhou's voice trembled as she instinctively moved to shield him, fearing the thug might retaliate. "Please, I have five hundred yuan in my bag. Just take it and leave us alone."

Seeing her protectiveness, a wave of gratitude filled Li Zhiyan's heart. Auntie Gu truly cared about him.

"Don't worry, Auntie Gu. Just stand back. I've got this."

Thugs were everywhere in 2010, a more chaotic time. Back then, fights and street brawls were commonplace, and justice was hard to come by.

This thug was nothing more than a small-time bully. Tonight, Li Zhiyan would give him a lesson he'd never forget.

Clenching his fists, he charged forward and delivered a powerful kick to the thug. The thug, taken aback, had expected the smaller boy to back off, not come at him with such speed. The next moment, the thug felt an excruciating pain as Li Zhiyan's kick landed squarely in his stomach, sending him sprawling to the ground.

Li Zhiyan showed no mercy. "That's for insulting my mom!"

Kick after kick, he hammered down on the thug, his anger pouring out in each blow. As a self-proclaimed "mama's boy," he wouldn't tolerate anyone speaking ill of his mother. Soon, the thug's face was bruised and bloodied, his teeth knocked loose, humiliated beyond recognition.

Watching Li Zhiyan, fierce and unrelenting, Gu Wanzhou was stunned. She had never expected such a disparity in strength. Despite his smaller build, Li Zhiyan had overpowered the thug with ease.

Who would've thought he was this strong?

But before the situation could escalate further, she hurriedly grabbed Li Zhiyan's arm.

"Enough, Zhiyan! If you keep going, it could get out of hand. Let's just leave."

Snapped out of his fighting trance, he nodded. He had defended her and didn't want to cross into excess.

"Let's go," he said, reaching for her hand.

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Twenty minutes later, they found themselves on a quiet street. Gu Wanzhou's breathing was still shaky as she processed what had just happened. The terrifying thought of what might have happened if Li Zhiyan hadn't arrived in time made her heart race.

"Zhiyan, are you hurt? Let me see," she said anxiously, taking his face in her hands, her fingers grazing his arms and sides to check for injuries.

"I'm fine, Auntie Gu. Really, don't worry."

Only after confirming he was unharmed did she let out a sigh of relief. In an impulsive moment of gratitude and lingering fear, she pulled him into a tight embrace.

"You really scared me just now, Zhiyan… Thank you," she whispered, holding onto him as though letting go would put her in danger once more.

Savoring the warmth and comfort of her embrace, Li Zhiyan wrapped his arms around her waist. Moments like these, when she was in his arms, were rare, and he was in no rush to let go.

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