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For most people, weekends are the happiest time of the week.

But for Liu Zihao, this was the hardest time to get through.

A while ago, almost every other day, Liu Zihao and Li Yue went to the taekwondo gym to practice self-defense techniques.

The reason is simple: Liu Zihao, a handsome man, developed a protective instinct towards the petite Li Yue after spending some time with her.

Liu Zihao has never had a physical altercation with anyone in his two lives, and he always keeps his distance from fighting.

After hearing Li Yue talk about some of the school's sports programs, Liu Zihao became interested in self-defense.

After he expressed this idea, Li Yue offered to take him along.

So, one evening, Li Yue took Liu Zihao to the school's taekwondo gym.

Liu Zihao didn't know that the taekwondo gym only taught taekwondo; he thought that martial arts and self-defense were also taught.

He even thought that Li Yue would help him find a coach to teach him.

Even so, he believed that this, like a swimming pool, would require payment, and he was prepared to pay.

As a result, Li Yue brought him in directly, and no one asked him for any paperwork.

He even exclaimed that this university is great, it really benefits students, and all these good facilities are provided to students for free.

Little did he know that this place was actually a membership-based establishment; there were no direct fees, but a membership fee had to be paid in advance.

Otherwise, are you just going to give me these training clothes for free? And you need someone to wash them every day, doesn't that cost money?

However, the managers didn't dare to utter a sound when they saw Li Yue come in.

Last year, he personally witnessed his master being knocked unconscious by Li Yue's kick, lying on the ground for more than ten seconds before regaining consciousness.

He dared not provoke Li Yue. What if Li Yue found an excuse to fight him one day?

The taekwondo gym has four areas. When they arrived, there were people exchanging ideas and practicing in each area.

Li Yue led Liu Zihao directly to a corner area, then crossed her arms and quietly watched the two people gesturing.

It was Liu Zihao's first time there, and he didn't know the rules, so he didn't dare to interrupt or ask any questions.

Two minutes later, the two people who had been talking came down from the stage. After leaving, they bowed to Li Yue before departing.

At this moment, Li Yue led Liu Zihao onto the field, and Liu Zihao realized that Li Yue herself was personally teaching him.

What Li Yue taught him was actually self-defense techniques for women; the movements were simple but very practical.

The techniques primarily utilize strength to maximize the striking power of various parts of the human body.

Li Yue taught very carefully, her movements were gentle and slow, and her explanations were very thorough, making it easy for people to understand. Liu Zihao benefited greatly from learning from her.

But he didn't notice that since the two of them started practicing in this area, there had been no one watching, let alone anyone waiting to go on stage.

The other trainees gathered in the other three areas, keeping a safe distance from this side.

It's not that these trainees are too timid; it's because they know too much.

Li Yue's reputation didn't just come from kicking the coach unconscious and scolding Fan Shiyuan away; it was built on real achievements.

......

Just before the National Day holiday last year, Li Yue, a freshman, was about to go home when she was stopped by three hooligans who often loitered around the school gate.

At the gates of many universities, some thugs will approach girls and threaten them if they are not accepted.

Some timid girls, not understanding these things, will give in.

But that day, these thugs ran into a tough opponent.

Li Yue was petite and delicate, with a face like a fairy, which immediately attracted the attention of the thugs.

The leader of the thugs immediately stopped Li Yue, but before he could even strike up a conversation, Li Yue snapped at him with "Get lost!"

The thug, used to being domineering, had never been treated like this before, and he reached out to grab Li Yue.

As a result, before his hand could even touch Li Yue's body, he was kicked away by Li Yue and immediately fainted on the roadside.

The two people with him rushed him to the hospital for emergency treatment.

The result was internal bleeding, and it cost more than 100,000 yuan to save his life.

The hoodlum's parents weren't exactly innocent either; they used to be troublemakers at work.

Even while the person was still being treated, they were already contacting lawyers to fight the lawsuit.

The medical expenses, compensation for mental distress, and lost wages totaled more than 40 yuan, and the perpetrators even led a group of people from the community to block the school gate.

Their reasoning was sound: there were surveillance cameras at the school gate, and they had obtained the footage.

Throughout the entire process, although the victim kept harassing Li Yue, she did not physically assault her; it was Li Yue who initiated the physical altercation.

They thought they had victory in their grasp, but the relevant departments discovered that the thugs had multiple criminal records.

With the intervention of relevant departments, the petty thug received the punishment he deserved.

Subsequently, many industries in Nanjing underwent a three-month rectification campaign.

After reopening, these business owners all reminded their subordinates: never offend a female tyrant named Li Yue.

It doesn't matter what she looks like, as long as she's in her early twenties, about 1.6 meters tall, with long hair or a ponytail, and looks like a little girl, you absolutely must not upset her.

As a result, the supervisors and cashiers had no idea what the female devil looked like. They adopted the attitude of "better to avoid trouble" and would simply give a 20% discount to any girl who looked similar when they came to pay.

Because they were afraid of making mistakes in the accounting and causing trouble.

During those times, many girls who enjoyed these entertainment expenses found that all they had to do was say "Can you give me a discount?" when paying the bill.

Those in charge would give them a 20% discount.

Many girls enjoyed this benefit, but they didn't know that it was brought about by a girl named Li Yue.

......

Liu Zihao is now facing such a girl, but he knows nothing about it.

He felt that Li Yue was a very thoughtful and considerate girl, which made him feel even more protective of her.

But the students around them knew! They watched as Li Yue patiently taught her.

The way he gently laid Liu Zihao down on the ground was as careful as if he were placing a piece of tender tofu on the ground, as if afraid of breaking off a piece of skin.

They had seen Li Yue exchange and learn with others; when she knocked someone down, it was like throwing away trash—just a thud and she'd toss them to the ground.

Even though there were mats on the ground, the vibrations were still quite disorienting.

Everyone here is a sensible person; they know that Li Yue may have met her "true love."

Some people who didn't know Liu Zihao were already quietly asking who he was.

It's not that they want to associate with Liu Zihao; it's that they try every means to avoid provoking him, and not even anyone associated with him.

......

This weekend, the person Liu Zihao is waiting for is Li Yue.

After more than a month of self-defense training, Liu Zihao felt he had almost mastered the skills and no longer needed to train.

Unable to find any other opportunities to spend time together, Li Yue invited Liu Zihao to go hiking this weekend at Tianxingyan Scenic Area, which is about 30 to 40 kilometers away from Jinling.

Hearing that a beautiful woman was coming to see Liu Zihao, his two close friends, Zhao Changling and Zheng Jinxin, hid inside, ready to watch the show.

They were always a little resentful, always hearing Liu Zihao talk about how beautiful she was.

Zhang Jinling and Zhou Huaying are both great beauties. How different could their looks be?

Before Liu Zihao could see Li Yue, Luo Bingjie arrived first.

Liu Zihao has been busy for more than a month. He has been learning flower arranging, swimming from Luo Bingjie, and self-defense from Li Yue.

He has mastered both skills, and he maintains a friendly relationship with both beauties without taking things further.

Once Liu Zihao learned to swim, he stopped going. Luo Bingjie couldn't stand not seeing Liu Zihao.

This time, she came to find Liu Zihao and invited him to attend her friend's party.

As soon as Luo Bingjie entered the door, Zheng Jinxin's first reaction was: Holy crap! Brigitte Lin is here.

Zhao Changling's first reaction: Holy crap! This is Wang Zuxian, the goddess of my dreams!

Now these two finally understand the difference between a stunning beauty and an ordinary beauty.

Shortly after Luo Bingjie explained her purpose, Li Yue arrived.

Zhao Changling and Zheng Jinxin were completely defeated this time. Their first reaction upon seeing Li Yue was surprisingly the same: Liu Yifei! A fairy!

Zheng Jinxin even recalled a line from a song, "White Fox": "Her clothes fluttered in the wind."

As soon as Li Yue entered, she saw Luo Bingjie. The two women said at the same time, "Luo Bingjie (Li Yue)!" Then their eyes met.

As Liu Zihao watched the two beauties staring at each other, he suddenly remembered the couplets his father often recited with him when he was a child.

Two tigers cannot share one mountain, unless one is male and the other female.

However, now it's not a male and a female, but two female tigers.

The atmosphere was getting a bit awkward, so Liu Zihao had to step up.

"See! I didn't lie to you! I made plans with Li Yue to go to Tianxingyan first."

Hearing that Liu Zihao's words implied that he was defending her, Li Yue sat down with satisfaction.

She sat quietly, just like a demure young wife.

However, she was sitting a little behind Liu Zihao, who was facing the same direction as her. Liu Zihao was talking to Luo Bingjie with his back to her.

Li Yue raised her eyes coldly and cast a glance at Zhao Changling and Zheng Jinxin, who were watching the commotion from the sidelines.

When that gaze came, Zhao Changling felt as if a blade had flashed and pierced his chest.

He recalled a line from Gu Long's novels: "Little Li's flying dagger never misses its mark."

He quickly stood up, grabbed Zheng Jinxin, and walked out.

After leaving the house, Zheng Jinxin was pulled quite a distance before he couldn't help but ask.

"Why are you pulling me away? They're two such beautiful women, it's pleasing to the eye to look at them!"

"Look? You're just ignorant and fearless."

Zhao Changling tapped Zheng Jinxin's forehead, "Do you know who those two beauties are? I see you know nothing about the Four Beauties."

"Those two are both among the Four Beauties?" Zheng Jinxin didn't recognize either of them, and he licked his lips. "Liu Zihao is quite something, he's already won over half of the Four Beauties in just over a month."

"Hmm!" Zhao Changling nodded and said, "Those two should be the ice beauty Luo Bingjie and the tomboy Li Yue. I only knew their names before, but I've never seen them in person."

"Who are the other two?" Zheng Jinxin asked gossipy.

"Knowing too much can kill you!" Zhao Changling shuddered as he recalled Li Yue's gaze.

"The Four Beauties are truly the Four Femme Fatales; none of them are people that ordinary people can afford to mess with. I'm really worried about whether Ah Hao will survive until graduation."

......

Liu Zihao, whom Zhao Changling was worried about, was currently caught between two beautiful women.

Luo Bingjie: "The area around Tianxingyan Scenic Area isn't very big; you can see it all in half a day. Plus, it's less than 50 kilometers from our school, so a day is enough for a round trip. That way, it won't interfere with our Sunday gathering at all."

Before Li Zihao could agree, Li Yue interrupted.

"Although Tianxingyan Scenic Area is not large, there are many places to visit. You can not only climb mountains but also play in the water. There are many activities."

"Moreover, the guesthouses there are very unique, each with its own private cuisine. It only costs 60 yuan a day for accommodation and three meals, which is very cheap."

"More importantly, because it's in the mountains, there's plenty of oxygen, making it a great place to breathe. Plus, it would be a real shame to stay there overnight, since the night view in the mountains is something the city can't match."

"If you calculate it that way, one day is definitely not enough. If you spend a whole day playing, most of the time will be spent traveling."

"My plan is to come back after dinner on Sunday, so the road won't be too hot and it'll be perfect for driving..."

Li Yue spoke softly, but the look in her eyes when she looked at Luo Bingjie was as sharp as a knife.

Luo Bingjie knows Li Yue too well; she would have given in long ago if it were anything else.

But if she gives in today's events, and sets this precedent, she'll likely have to keep giving in in the future. What chance does she have left?

She stared at Li Yue, and suddenly she was very worried that Li Yue would suddenly beat her up.

Given Li Yue's fiery temper, it's quite possible.

At the same time, she really hoped that Li Yue would beat her up right now.

In that case, Li Yue's image in Liu Zihao's eyes would plummet, and her opportunity would come.

Luo Bingjie struggled for a while between the fear of being abused and the desire to be abused, and finally, after careful consideration, she decided to take a small step back.

"How about you skip dinner on Sunday and come back before dinner time?"

"The private kitchens in the mountains mainly serve lunch; dinner is mostly leftovers from lunch, so there's not much to eat..."

"I've already arranged the gathering with my friends on Sunday. It wouldn't be polite to break the promise, so just make sure you're back before 8 PM..."

Hearing this, Liu Zihao made the decision.

"Hmm! That works too. Li Yue, if you still want to play after lunch on Sunday, that's fine too. We can head back around 5 or 6 pm. Luo Bingjie makes a good point; I think this is a better approach."

"Mmm!" Li Yue responded softly.

She really wanted to argue, but Liu Zihao was just a friend to her, so she couldn't go too far.

Having achieved her goal, Luo Bingjie stood up, swaying her hips, said goodbye, and swayed out the door.

Li Yue coldly observed Luo Bingjie's alluring feminine demeanor and inwardly scoffed.

In terms of waist, her waist is even thinner than Luo Bingjie's. It's not that Luo Bingjie's walking posture is impossible for her to imitate, but rather that her inherent personality makes it impossible for her to learn it.

Spending so much time in the military camp as a child shaped her into a person who stands tall like a pine tree and moves swiftly like the wind.

Fortunately, after more than a year of university life, she has basically gotten rid of her habit of walking so fast, and now she walks much slower than before.

After Luo Bingjie left, Li Yue began to talk about her serious business.

"Zihao! What kind of tea do you usually drink?"

Li Yue's main purpose in coming here this time was to consider what to bring for tomorrow.

"Tea? I usually drink green tea, any green tea is fine with me. However..."

Liu Zihao hesitated for a moment, "We're only going out for a day or two. Preparing tea is too much trouble. We can just buy some bottled water wherever we go. Bringing too much stuff when we go out is too cumbersome. It's most relaxing to go out empty-handed."

"Hmm!" Li Yue responded verbally, still writing it down in her notebook: Only drink green tea.

"So what brand of cigarettes do you smoke?" Li Yue asked again.

Just as Liu Zihao was about to blurt out "soft red cloud," he suddenly remembered that in this life he already knew the dangers of smoking and had insisted on not learning this bad habit.

He smiled and said, "I don't smoke, and I hardly drink either."

Li Yue then wrote in her notebook: No bad habits.

"What kind of fruit do you like to eat?" Li Yue asked after racking her brains.

"You silly girl." Liu Zihao had to stop this silly girl from having too many ideas.

"The best fruit is always freshly picked. The scenic area and guesthouses you mentioned mostly offer fruit picking. If you really want to eat it, just eat it there."

"Besides, I'm not too attached to fruit; it's something I can eat or not eat. When we go out, it's best to bring as little as possible. I already said that, don't you understand?"

Li Yue bit her lip: "I have a car, I can just leave it there, it won't cause any trouble. Also, do you have any sneakers?"

Liu Zihao interrupted her. "Alright, I'm not that stupid, going to the mountains wearing leather shoes."

"Don't worry about me. I'm planning to have a relaxing time with nothing to my name. Just remember to prepare everything you need."

"Alright, if it's just this little thing, then don't ask me anymore. Go back and get some sleep, and prepare to leave tomorrow..."

Liu Zihao stood up, preparing to see the guest off.

"Okay!" Li Yue stood up sensibly and slowly walked out. When she reached the door, she gave her final instructions.

"Wait for me at the school gate tomorrow morning. I'm going home tonight. If you're going swimming, you'd better bring your swim trunks."

"Fine, fine, fine!" Liu Zihao was already getting a little impatient.

Li Yue was scared and dared not say anything more, so she quickly left.

Liu Zihao went back into the house, rubbed his head, picked up a small plastic bag, put toothpaste, toothbrush, and towel inside, and then found his swim trunks and put them in as well.

This little bit of stuff is already a burden for him.

After tidying up, he lay down to rest.

He's a bit tired today, mainly mentally.