Wu Bin had not expected Lin Chen to be so arrogant in front of him, and he completely lost his temper.
"Trash him for me." Wu Bin's face contorted as he waved his hand and bellowed at the two men behind him.
"Stop!" A crisp voice sounded, and Zhao Xiaowen ran into the forest, positioning herself in front of Lin Chen.
"Xiaowen, why are you here?" Lin Chen was startled to see Zhao Xiaowen standing in front of him.
"You idiot, apologize to Brother Wu right now," Zhao Xiaowen said, somewhat panicked.
Zhao Xiaowen knew Wu Bin's character well—he was ruthless. Once, a village strongman had offended him and ended up with broken legs, and the issue had been settled merely by paying some money.
"I never apologize to trash," Lin Chen said indifferently.
"You..." Zhao Xiaowen was both angry and annoyed upon hearing Lin Chen's words.
Wu Bin threw his cigarette butt on the ground and stamped on it, his gaze lecherously fixed on Zhao Xiaowen as he coldly said, "Bitch, I treated you so well, yet you shamelessly flirt with this poor kid!"
Zhao Xiaowen, who had never been humiliated like this, trembled with anger, her tears almost spilling.
Seeing the reddening eyes of Zhao Xiaowen, a cold glint flashed in Lin Chen's eyes.
In Lin Chen's heart, Zhao Xiaowen was like a snow lotus on an iceberg, how could he let Wu Bin insult her this way.
With a frosty expression, Lin Chen stared at Wu Bin and said coldly, "Wu Bin, I advise you to apologize to Xiaowen right now, or you will regret it."
"Apologize? Ha, who do you think you are? A poor kid daring to threaten me? Fine, Xiaowen, you like him, right? Today, I'll cripple him."
Wu Bin's eyes gleamed maliciously as he spoke to Monkey and Dumb Bear beside him, "What are you two waiting for, break his legs."
Hearing Wu Bin's words, Zhao Xiaowen tensed and quickly said, "Brother Wu, please don't, I'm begging you, give me this face."
Wu Bin gave a sinister smile and his gaze fell on Zhao Xiaowen, coldly saying, "I can give you face, but you have to agree to be my girlfriend."
Zhao Xiaowen bit her lip, and looking at Lin Chen, she gave a tragic smile, "Lin Chen, you saved my life before, consider today as me repaying that debt."
As she spoke, she walked towards Wu Bin with tears in her eyes, "Fine, Wu Bin, as long as you spare Lin Chen, I'm willing to be your girlfriend."
Lin Chen trembled slightly, a warm flow spread throughout his body, and he reached out to grab Zhao Xiaowen as she walked forward.
Grasping Zhao Xiaowen's warm hand, Lin Chen seriously said, "Xiaowen, you are the person I like, I can't possibly hand you over to such trash."
Zhao Xiaowen felt a warmth in her heart, yet she still shook her head, "Lin Chen, now is not the time to act tough."
Dumb Bear and Monkey both had martial arts training and no one in the village dared to provoke them, Lin Chen was no match for them.
Lin Chen scoffed, "Believe me, I can handle these low-level thugs, otherwise I wouldn't be worthy to be your man."
Meanwhile, Wu Bin leaned against a tree, coldly watching the scene, and suddenly clapped his hands, "Such a touching melodrama, but now I've changed my mind. You want to be a hero? I'll grant your wish today, cripple you, and let you watch as I take your beloved woman."
At that moment, Monkey and Dumb Bear, faces fierce, lunged at Lin Chen from left and right.
Dumb Bear aimed a punch straight at Lin Chen's face, while Monkey sent a flying kick towards Lin Chen's abdomen.
Their punches and kicks were swift and clean, reaching Lin Chen in the blink of an eye.
Lin Chen pulled Zhao Xiaowen behind him and then exploded forward with a burst of speed.
"Lin Chen, no!" But as she saw Lin Chen dash forward, Zhao Xiaowen froze.
Lin Chen was incredibly fast, charging at them like an arrow released from the bow.
"Bang! Bang!"
Accompanied by two dull thuds, Lin Chen's body passed between the two men.
Dumb Bear and Monkey slowly turned around, however, their faces revealed cold smiles.
"Kid, are you trying to tickle us?"
Lin Chen stood still, a teasing smile in his eyes, and began to count softly, "1, 2...3."
When he said "3," two loud bangs suddenly erupted from the two men.
"Bang! Bang! Ah...!"
Clumsy Bear and Monkey both fell to the ground almost simultaneously, rolling around in pain.
Wu Bin's face turned pale, shocked as he watched his underlings rolling on the ground.
Zhao Xiaowen covered her rosy lips with her small hand, her face filled with shock.
Lin Chen had won too easily. What was more terrifying was the bizarre and spectacular way he had won.
Stepping over the two men, Lin Chen walked toward a panicked Wu Bin, his eyes ice-cold.
"You, don't come any closer," Wu Bin stammered, clenching a dagger in his hand.
Lin Chen snickered coldly, used an explosive step, and his body turned into a blur as he rushed to Wu Bin.
"Bang!"
Lin Chen landed a punch in Wu Bin's abdomen.
There was no feeling, no pain or itch, but Wu Bin's face was marked with fear.
Because not far away, he saw Lin Chen's lips moving.
"1, 2...3!"
"Bang!"
Accompanied by a muffled sound, Wu Bin's clothes were shockingly burst open with a bloody hole. He fell backwards to the ground, wailing in agony.
Zhao Xiaowen was completely stunned. How could this be? When had Lin Chen become so powerful?
Wu Bin and his two men rolled in pain. In their eyes, Lin Chen was as terrifying as a demon.
Lin Chen stepped on Wu Bin, his eyes flashing with coldness as he coldly said, "If you dare to trouble Xiaowen again, don't blame me for not being polite."
Wu Bin, gazing into Lin Chen's icy eyes, shivered, his face showing fear, "I, I won't dare again, never again."
Lin Chen snorted coldly, took Zhao Xiaowen's hand, and walked toward the forest's edge with big strides.
Wu Bin lay on the ground, severe pain coming from his abdomen, watching the two holding hands walking away. He wiped the blood off his mouth, "Lin Chen, I won't let you go. Someday, I will make sure you and that wench beg for life but cannot die."
Being led by the hand, Zhao Xiaowen felt somewhat dazed.
Lin Chen was so cool just now. Every girl has a hero in her heart, and today Lin Chen became the hero in Zhao Xiaowen's eyes.
"Ding-dong, congratulations to the host 'Lin Chen' for the heroic rescue, earning the 'Girl's Heart' popularity reward of 20 points."
"How come you are finally willing to call me a hero this time, System?" Lin Chen felt somewhat proud.
"In my eyes, you are still a bear, but in the heart of the girl next to you, you are already a hero."
The words of the System left Lin Chen puzzled whether to feel happy or angry, but he felt the small hand gripping his getting tighter.
Zhao Xiaowen's face was red and rosy, as if she was pondering something deeply.
"What are you thinking about, Xiaowen?" Lin Chen broke the awkward silence.
Zhao Xiaowen expressed her concern, "Lin Chen, you beat up Wu Bin so badly today, he definitely won't let it go. I've heard his uncle is the village head; you must be careful."
Lin Chen scoffed with disdain, "I'm not afraid. To protect you, no matter how powerful Wu Bin's background is, I am willing to take risks for you, because you are the angel in my heart, and I am your Flower-Protecting Messenger."