Chapter 152: Threat

Hearing someone dare to step up and cause trouble, Zhou Tao flew into a rage instantly.

Turning around, he looked at the newcomer and recognized him immediately—an old rival.

"Qian Zhifeng, you damned bastard, stop sticking your nose into other people's business! Don't assume I wouldn't dare touch you," Zhou Tao yelled at Qian Zhifeng, his face full of annoyance.

Deep down, Zhou Tao genuinely wanted to give Qian Zhifeng a severe beating.

Yet, he still held some reservation regarding Qian Zhifeng's background; otherwise, he would have made a move long ago.

"Oh-ho, what a big mouth you have. Why don't you try touching me if you've got the guts?" Qian Zhifeng walked right up to Zhou Tao and said with an arrogant expression, "I, Qian Zhifeng, have never been afraid of you, Zhou Tao. If you dare lay a finger on me, just think about the consequences."

His tone was arrogant and entirely unconcerned.

Seeing this spectacle, the surrounding onlookers quickly crowded around, knowing a good show was about to unfold.

At Mingzhu High School, both Qian Zhifeng and Zhou Tao were notorious figures, as well as mortal enemies.

Whenever the two crossed paths on campus, a verbal dispute was inevitable, and sometimes it even escalated into physical fights.

Therefore, the moment they saw the two lock horns, everyone knew a thrilling drama was underway.

And seeing the campus belle, Lin Susu, standing right between them, the onlookers instantly understood the root of the conflict: it was all over a woman.

Lin Susu was universally acknowledged as the number one belle of Mingzhu High School. She possessed breathtaking beauty and an exquisite face that far surpassed those of major celebrities.

Moreover, she stood at a height of one meter seventy, with a graceful, curvaceous figure and well-developed proportions—she was an absolute stunner.

Countless suitors chased after her on campus, yet none had ever managed to capture the beauty's heart.

Some people felt that Lin Susu was too arrogant and looked down on everyone, while others claimed she was just putting on an act and was actually nothing more than a vain woman to her core.

Various rumors circulated endlessly, and as for the truth, only Lin Susu herself knew.

"Tsk tsk, this is getting interesting. Zhou Tao and Qian Zhifeng are at each other's throats again, and all for the campus belle, Lin Susu."

"Heh, these two guys rely on their wealthy and influential families to act high and mighty at school, refusing to yield to anyone. As for whose background is more impressive, that's still undecided."

"Heh, you have to admit, the number one belle of Mingzhu High School has a celebrity-like face, which is enough to make quite a few rich kids drool with desire."

"So what if she's pretty? In the end, won't she still end up sleeping with those wealthy men? Women, after all, can never escape the temptation of money."

The onlookers whispered among themselves in hushed voices.

With an impatient expression, Lin Susu looked at the two men before her and said coldly, "Please move aside."

She was utterly sick of this.

Every now and then, she would run into such situations, leaving her feeling both angry and helpless.

Facing these persistent suitors truly disgusted her and struck her as utterly childish.

"Lin Susu, as long as you agree to be my girlfriend, I promise you'll have more money than you can ever spend. I can support you," Zhou Tao said with a haughty expression. "And I can guarantee that no one will ever bully you."

Zhou Tao had long desired to win over this campus belle, but he had never found the opportunity.

No matter how aggressively he pursued her, Lin Susu remained entirely unmoved.

Naturally, his desire for Lin Susu was purely driven by lust; once he possessed her, he would be satisfied.

He simply possessed a strong sense of conquest—he wanted to be the first to capture Lin Susu so he could show her off.

Winning the number one belle of Mingzhu High School was something he considered a massive status symbol.

"Zhou Tao, haven't I made myself clear enough?" Lin Susu looked coldly at Zhou Tao. "I have not the slightest interest in you, so please stop bothering me."

Hearing Lin Susu's rejection, Zhou Tao's face turned dark, and he felt deeply humiliated.

"Lin Susu, don't be ungrateful. Otherwise, I can't guarantee you won't be dragged away by someone while walking down the street someday," Zhou Tao stared at Lin Susu, threatening her. "I, Zhou Tao, have connections in the capital, so don't choose the easy way out only to be forced to drink a bitter toast."

Confronted with this blatant threat from Zhou Tao, Lin Susu blushed with anger and indignation.

She knew a thing or two about Zhou Tao's background.

Rumor had it that Zhou Tao was the son of the boss of the Four Seas Gang, making him a second-generation underworld figure.

And the Four Seas Gang was a notorious criminal syndicate in the capital with considerable influence.

Naturally, Lin Susu, coming from an ordinary family with no background or power, was utterly powerless against such malevolent forces.

If Zhou Tao really decided to make a move against her, it was entirely possible.

"Tsk tsk, look at that. Someone is actually shameless enough to resort to threats. How despicable," Qian Zhifeng clicked his tongue, glanced at Zhou Tao, and flashed a mocking look. "As a man, I despise this kind of behavior."

He knew Zhou Tao had the capability to hire people to kidnap Lin Susu.

However, Qian Zhifeng was not afraid of Zhou Tao because his own family background was more than a match for the Four Seas Gang behind Zhou Tao.

Hearing Qian Zhifeng's taunts, Zhou Tao's eyes turned gloomy, as if he were ready to strike at any moment.

Choosing to ignore Zhou Tao's dark glare, Qian Zhifeng looked at Lin Susu instead and said, "Susu, as long as you agree to be my girlfriend, I can guarantee you'll be safe, and no one will dare touch you."

"Not interested," Lin Susu replied flatly.

Meeting with rejection, Qian Zhifeng's expression cooled slightly, but it quickly vanished.

Maintaining his hypocritical smile, he continued, "Susu, my feelings for you are genuine. I like you from the bottom of my heart."

Lin Susu remained entirely unmoved, stating coldly, "Please move."

Qian Zhifeng did not step aside, nor did Zhou Tao intend to budge, continuing to block her path.

"Heh, I'm truly enlightened today. These two scions have actually stooped to such shameless depths over a woman," Tang Xin said with a light chuckle, her voice dripping with mockery.

She deeply despised and looked down upon both Zhou Tao and Qian Zhifeng.

At the same time, she felt a trace of sympathy for Lin Susu.

Coming from an ordinary family without any background or influence, the girl appeared so terribly frail and helpless.

"Heehee, I'm actually quite curious if they're going to start a fight," Liu Jingjing giggled and said. "If they do fight, it'll be a great show. Between these two scions, who will win?"

Yang Fan watched the scene with a calm expression.

His gaze lingered on Lin Susu with a strange glint in his eyes.

Ever since he discovered something unusual about Lin Susu's constitution last time, he had been looking for a chance to examine her properly.

"Ha! You've got to be kidding me. Some people try to curry favor, but others don't even want to buy it," Zhou Tao sneered, casting a sidelong glance at Qian Zhifeng.

Qian Zhifeng's face turned livid.

Too lazy to bother with the two of them, Lin Susu turned around and tried to leave.

"Lin Susu, do you really think you can just walk away like that?" Seeing her attempt to leave, Zhou Tao stepped forward and blocked her path again.

"Move," Lin Susu demanded angrily.

Instead of stepping aside, Zhou Tao signaled his underlings to surround Lin Susu, cutting off any escape routes.

Faced with Zhou Tao's hooligan-like behavior, Lin Susu was shaking with anger.

"Tell me, could you guys do me a favor and just disperse?"

A voice rang out. The newcomer spoke in a tone that was neither hurried nor slow, yet it radiated an air of casual arrogance.