Villain: Without morals, you can’t be manipulated!

Chapter 32 Isn’t Harm Also a Form of Protection?

“Siling, why are you walking so fast today? You didn’t even wait for me.”

As soon as the class bell rang, Wang Siling quickly packed up her books and rushed out of the classroom.

Today was supposed to be Yu Chen’s turn to clean the classroom, but he had to ask his deskmate to cover for him, promising to make it up later. Instead, he chased after Wang Siling’s figure.

At this moment, Wang Siling’s fair cheeks were flushed, and she bit her lip, feeling utterly chaotic inside. The scene of Qi Lin bullying her yesterday was still fresh in her mind.

Even after going home, she had nightmares about Qi Lin’s mischievous smirk, waking up in a panic. She hadn’t forgotten that she still owed Qi Lin 119 kisses.

Just thinking about that number made her little head spin. The only way she could think of to avoid being bullied by Qi Lin again was to leave school early every day. That way, she wouldn’t run into him.

And if enough time passed and Qi Lin couldn’t find her every day, maybe—just maybe—this rich second-generation heir would forget about her. Then, her 12,000 yuan debt would also disappear.

It had to be said, Wang Siling was way too naive—her thinking was no different from an ostrich burying its head in the sand. She ignored Yu Chen and kept her eyes fixed on her parked bicycle.

“I’m almost there… just a little more… as long as I get on my bike, I’ll be safe.”

But life never goes as smoothly as one hopes.

Just one step away from reaching the bike shed, a Mercedes-Benz sedan pulled up in front of her.

The car window slowly rolled down, revealing Qi Lin’s annoying yet undeniably handsome face.

“Siling, what a coincidence! We meet again.”

Qi Lin blinked playfully, grinning mischievously.

Seeing Qi Lin’s smug face, Wang Siling looked like she was about to cry.

Why?

Why did she rush out so fast, only to still get blocked by this demon king?

What she didn’t know was that Qi Lin had been called to the office in the middle of the exam because of the cheating incident. Before class had even ended, Mei Sanyuan had already told him to go home, afraid he’d disrupt the other students’ exams.

His attitude towards Qi Lin was crystal clear—he saw him as a troublemaker, a rotten apple in the bunch. Qi Lin had originally planned to go home and mess with his cousin, Qi Xueyao.

But after getting in his car and reaching for a cigarette in the storage compartment, he suddenly saw the IOU Wang Siling had written. That was when he remembered—he was still a creditor, and a little girl still owed him 119 kisses.

A sweet, 16-year-old, girl-next-door beauty…

Qi Lin’s interest was instantly piqued.

How could he possibly go home now?

So no matter how fast Wang Siling ran, it was useless—Qi Lin had been waiting for her in the parking lot this whole time.

“What are you standing there for? Did you forget about scratching my car yesterday? Where’s my ‘Qi Lin Gege’ (Brother Qi Lin)?”

Qi Lin had already noticed Yu Chen standing beside Wang Siling.

Seeing the way Yu Chen was glaring at him with hostility, Qi Lin immediately felt annoyed.

Oh? You’re giving me attitude? Well then, I guess I’ll just have to mess with your crush.

Hearing the words “scratched my car,” Wang Siling shivered.

12,000 yuan—for her, that was an astronomical figure.

“Qi Lin Gege~”

She called out softly, full of grievance.

“That’s a good girl!”

Qi Lin patted her head like she was a little pet.

“Qi Lin! Get your filthy hands off her!”

That was the last straw for Yu Chen. Furious, he shoved Qi Lin’s hand away.

“Oh? Little hedgehog’s spiking up again? I’m so scared~”

Qi Lin smirked mockingly.

“You know, when I get scared, I start remembering how my car got scratched… and then I start thinking about that 12,000 yuan debt.”

He made a money-counting gesture with his fingers, reminding Wang Siling of what she owed.

Wang Siling sighed in frustration.

She could only try to calm Yu Chen down.

“Yu Chen, Qi Lin Gege only sees me as a little sister. Can you not get so worked up? Just apologize to him, please.”

Girls mature faster than boys.

Even Wang Siling knew the saying—A person under another’s roof must bow their head.

If they made Qi Lin mad, what if he actually forced her to pay back the money?

She had already lost her first kiss—she couldn’t drag her parents into repaying the debt too!

“Apologize? Why should I apologize?”

“He was the one bullying you first!”

Yu Chen’s voice rose in anger.

Hearing Wang Siling defend Qi Lin and even ask him to apologize, his emotions only became more agitated. Seeing that Yu Chen was about to cause a huge scene, Wang Siling could only silently apologize to him in her heart.

“Yu Chen, you’ve really disappointed me.”

“I never realized how childish you were until now.”

“Just go. I don’t want to see you right now.”

Wang Siling turned her face away, a trace of sadness flashing in her eyes as she said those heartbreaking words. For a 16- or 17-year-old boy, nothing hurt more than being rejected by the girl he liked.

Yu Chen stared at Wang Siling in shock and disbelief.bFrom childhood until now, this was the first time she had ever told him she didn’t want to see him. And those words—they cut deep.

His eyes reddened, and unable to stay there any longer, he turned and ran off.

“Clap, clap, clap!”

Behind Wang Siling, Qi Lin applauded and chuckled.

“Isn’t harm also a form of protection? When that kid finally realizes you did this for his own good, he’ll have truly grown up.”

Wang Siling was speechless.

“Qi Lin Gege… you saying something so profound means that deep down, you must have a kind heart.”

“Yu Chen… he really likes me.”

“Can you let this go? Stop messing with him… please?”

Wang Siling looked at Qi Lin with a hint of hope, timidly pleading for her IOU back.