The Supreme Beauty Fell in Love with Me

Lin Chuan stood at the factory gate waiting, having already made a phone call beforehand.

"Get in the car." Yang Zi smiled sweetly at Lin Chuan. Dressed casually and sitting in the driver's seat, her figure was highlighted to perfection, it must be said, Yang Zi was indeed a very beautiful girl. She lived up to the past affection he had for her.

Lin Chuan opened the car door and got into the passenger seat.

Yang Zi gave Lin Chuan a tender look, then started the car and left.

Yang Zi was a genuine food lover, even more particular about food than Tang Yumeng. She drove to a very secluded alley in the eastern part of the city, which, despite its seclusion, was crowded with people. Most were regulars and returning customers.

This was once the food street of Jiangbei City, and the decorations on the street still retained the old style, with green tiles and blue bricks, lots of street vendors that seemed to bring back the nightlife of the Republic era. There were people selling kebabs and Xinjiang-style barbecue at the roadside, and others who set up night market stalls. In short, all sorts of people were there.

In this alley, there was an inconspicuous entrance with a green awning overhead to block the rain, where stood two girls in white shirts and green aprons, with headscarves on, both pretty and adorable.

Yang Zi parked the car beside the road and then climbed out of it.

Dressed in a maroon top and wearing a black necklace that possessed an artistic feel, which suited Yang Zi's temperament well. She wore a black skirt below, and her long legs wrapped in black stockings were incredibly enticing and soul-stirring. Many punks whistled lasciviously at her as she passed by.

Not far away, a group of four or five young men carrying clubs became somewhat restless upon seeing Yang Zi.

"Tsk tsk..." The leader, a little blond, quickly blocked the path of Yang Zi and Lin Chuan, with a creepy smile, said: "Hey girl, where are you going? Want to have some fun with big brother?"

Yang Zi, obviously unfamiliar with such situations, panicked: "What are you trying to do? Are you hooligans?"

"Yes, the brothers here are indeed hooligans." The man with purple hair laughed behind her: "In the old streets, we are truly hooligans. Come with us, girl. We guarantee you'll enjoy it incredibly."

"Get lost!" Yang Zi shouted angrily, trying to suppress the fear inside her with her voice.

"Haha..." The few punks not only weren't scared but laughed even louder. The purple-haired man laughed: "Brothers, we are lucky today, such a beautiful girl, we can have a few rounds tonight!"

"Haha…" Everyone laughed uproariously again.

The passersby dared not intervene, each one keeping a respectful distance. Who would dare say a word?

Yang Zi was panicked, while Lin Chuan took her into his arms and comforted her: "Don't be afraid, let me handle this."

"Lin Chuan!" It was at this moment that Yang Zi truly felt Lin Chuan's presence. She was suddenly pulled into Lin Chuan's embrace, and in that instant, she felt extremely warm and safe in his arms, as if it was a natural harbor. She never felt this way in Liu Shaoqi's embrace.

At this time, the blond youth angrily said: "Kid, don't be ignorant of Mount Tai. We want this chick, you better scram or don't blame us for being rude."

"If you don't disappear from my sight within a minute, I'll make sure you can't leave this street." Lin Chuan said sternly.

"Damn, you think I graduated from Xia Men University?!" The blond yelled: "Brothers, this guy is acting tough, let's teach him a lesson and show him what we're made of."

"Alright!" The four or five punks immediately surrounded him with iron clubs in hand.

"Lin Chuan!" Yang Zi trembled as she pulled out her cellphone, saying: "Let's call the police."

"No!" Lin Chuan waved his hand, saying: "Dealing with people like this, calling the police would just show our weakness."

At that point, the blond charged at him, raising his iron club high and smashed it down towards Lin Chuan fiercely.

Lin Chuan raised his hand and caught the iron club easily.

Bang…

The next second, Lin Chuan's leg kicked fiercely into the blond's abdomen.

Puh...

The blond instantly felt a stabbing pain, as if something had fiercely struck him, causing him to vomit the supper he had eaten the night before. Lin Chuan did not stop; grabbing the iron club, he immediately smashed it towards the purple-haired man behind him.

Bang…

The club solidly hit the opponent's neck. The purple-haired man collapsed limply. Where to strike fatally, where was weakest, Lin Chuan knew clearly. He knew the body's acupoints better than a doctor, blood vessels and veins better than a nurse.

To deal with such people, all you need to do is teach them a lesson. As long as it's not fatal, teach them however you see fit.

Bang bang...

The other three hardly put up a fight against Lin Chuan and were quickly knocked down. Five people were lying on the ground, wailing and moaning.

Lin Chuan dropped the iron rod in his hand and sneered, "If you dare try this again, I'll make you crawl out of this street."

"Wow, isn't that Lin Chuan?" Suddenly, someone in the crowd exclaimed.

"My God, it really is him." At this, there was immediate commotion among the crowd.

Lin Chuan's reputation in the eastern district was soaring; not only had he killed Long Wu and driven away the Thirteen Grand Protectors, but he also crushed Liu Dagu's private parts, and now he had crushed the private parts of Jiangbei City's second-in-command's young master. He was not only ruthless but also daring and had a solid backing. As a result, many people in the underworld still vividly remembered Lin Chuan,

"These guys are lucky to be alive," a middle-aged man in the crowd sneered, "messing with Zhou Kai's boss, huh!"

"Exactly!" The onlookers nodded in agreement.

Yang Zi wasn't foolish or deaf. She naturally heard the discussions among the crowd. She suddenly felt that Lin Chuan before her was somewhat unfamiliar—the boy who once awkwardly handed her love letters had suddenly transformed into a formidable man. One who commanded respect and admiration from everyone.

"Let's go inside," said Lin Chuan, holding Yang Zi's hand.

"Oh, yes!" Yang Zi nodded hurriedly.

Then, the two quickly entered a dessert shop.

The dessert shop here was bustling with good business. The two found a slightly secluded corner to sit. Yang Zi ordered a few snacks and a glass of lemon juice. Lin Chuan casually ordered a few items as well.

"Try not to go to places like this alone in the future," Lin Chuan said with a smile, "It's chaotic."

"Are you concerned about me?" Yang Zi bit her red lips and blinked at Lin Chuan.

Lin Chuan chuckled and replied, "After all, we were classmates, right!"

"Hehe..." Yang Zi giggled and said, "I heard that you're doing pretty well, that your business is growing. Is that so?"

"It's not just me," Lin Chuan laughed, "It's a joint effort with the brothers. It can't be credited to me alone."

"At least you are the leader," Yang Zi glanced at Lin Chuan, "Actually, I owe you an apology about the love letter incident back then..."

"It's all in the past, there's nothing to apologize for," Lin Chuan smiled, "Everyone has their ignorant youthful days, doing silly things isn't necessarily bad. At least it's a beautiful memory in life, isn't it?"

Yang Zi felt a bit dazed; she realized that Lin Chuan wasn't as bad as she remembered. In fact, she found him to be a very exceptional man. Ever since causing a sensation at the last class reunion, Yang Zi had kept an eye on Lin Chuan. Even though Lin Chuan was involved in some shady dealings, he made quite a lot of money. Even the mystery surrounding that diamond credit card didn't change Yang Zi's growing interest in him.

Lin Chuan's clear-minded acknowledgement made Yang Zi see him in a new, impressive light.

"Lin Chuan, I suddenly realize you've changed," Yang Zi rested her cheek in her palm, "You've become more manly, with a more masculine charm. Even I can hardly resist."

Yang Zi indeed noticed Lin Chuan had changed, becoming much more manly. Just now, when Lin Chuan pulled her into his arms, she had a sudden illusion that marrying Lin Chuan might not be a bad choice. At least, Lin Chuan gave her a sense of security, which Liu Shaoqi could not offer.

"Haha, stop talking about this," Lin Chuan laughed out loud, "You're getting married tomorrow, and here you are discussing these things with an unmarried man."

Yang Zi pursed her lips and said, "At least I'm not married yet, right?"

"Tell me you're not planning to throw a bachelorette party tomorrow," Lin Chuan asked jokingly, "And this party, is it just the two of us?"

"Is that not okay?" Yang Zi sighed, "I'm getting married tomorrow, but I suddenly have the illusion that this is not the life I wanted. I have a feeling of resistance. So... that's why I wanted to talk to you, I don't know if you can guide me."

"I think you have pre-wedding jitters," Lin Chuan said with a smile.

"Pre-wedding jitters," Yang Zi looked puzzled, "What's that?"

"As the wedding date approaches, many brides and grooms feel a vague fear, some even think of fleeing at the last moment. This condition, a kind of avoidance psychology, is called 'marriage phobia' by psychologists," Lin Chuan explained, sipping on his iced water, a chill passing through his heart. "This fear stems from the negative 'publicity' about marital life by society and the media's excessive 'exposure' of various marital problems, which puts invisible pressure on those intending to marry, causing them to over-worry about the direction of post-marital life and fear of marriage failure; another reason is, one party might have concerns about the other's imperfections, whether they can change after marriage, and whether they can adapt to them."