My Arrogant Young Lady

At that moment, I suddenly felt an urge to roar out loud, to question God: why is God so unfair to me!

Just then, my phone vibrated twice. I took out my phone and saw a message that read, "What did you want? Just say it. Don't try to talk nonsense with me; my time is very limited."

Looking at her messages, I found it a little funny. I thought to myself, if she dislikes me so much, why am I still foolishly clinging to her?

I just gave a sad smile and didn't reply to her message.

And when she saw that I wasn't replying to her messages, she actually messaged me again. She seemed very angry, and in the message she said to me, "What do you mean? Are you getting angry with me again? I didn't mean to be disliked by you just now. I was just startled when you suddenly followed me. After all, I've disliked you for more than ten years, so it's normal to feel a little uncomfortable when our relationship suddenly becomes better. Reply to my message now, don't be so ungrateful."

I still didn't reply to her message.

"You're really not going to reply to my messages? Fine, if you're not going to reply, then so be it. I've already given you the opportunity, so if you're not going to seize it, then so be it."

"Still not going back? You're really something. Heh, now that you've got some skills, you're getting arrogant, huh?"

"Okay, okay, it was my fault. Tell me what's wrong, don't be angry with me."

"Damn it, are you going to reply to my message or not? If you don't reply, I'm going to block your number."

"Heh, you don't want to date me anymore? I'm single right now, so if you don't want to date me, that's fine."

As I watched Zhang Xuan's messages coming in, I was smitten when I saw her last one. I cursed myself for being so pathetic, but I truly loved her.

After thinking about it, I told her, "I don't want to date you, I just hope you can treat me better."

"Okay, I'll be nicer to you then, so don't be mad at me. If you need anything, just let me know," Zhang Xuan replied to my message.

"Lu Zhicheng and I would like to invite you and Tang Ning to lunch," I said after thinking for a moment.

"Hehe, Tang Ning already knows, she said it's no problem." Zhang Xuan replied to my message, and then we stopped chatting.

After we stopped chatting, I reread our messages over and over again. I never expected Zhang Xuan to actually try to comfort me; it made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Then I mentally berated myself for being so stupid. When she asked if I wanted to pursue her, I should have said yes, not that I hoped she would treat me well.

Anyway, we're not really related; I just lived with her family since I was little. I was such an idiot just now, and I regret it so much.

Then I remembered what I'd said in the washroom, and my heart skipped a beat. I'd told Lu Zhicheng in the washroom that I had someone I liked; Zhang Xuan must have heard that…

"Xuanxuan, have you really broken up with Chen Xun?" Feeling a little lonely, I couldn't help but send Zhang Xuan a message asking.

"I'm in class, don't disturb me while I'm studying," Zhang Xuan replied to me with this message.

"..." I looked at Zhang Xuan sitting in front of me, listening attentively to the lesson, and a warm feeling gradually spread through my heart.

I had been agonizing all morning, and I was really looking forward to the four of us having lunch together. When the bell rang for the last class, I immediately stood up and looked at Zhang Xuan.

Since we're in the same class, I wanted to go to the cafeteria with her to find Lu Zhicheng and Tang Ning. But I didn't dare to approach Tang Ning directly because there were too many people in the class, and I was afraid she would look down on me like she did this morning.

But this time, I saw Zhang Xuan give me a disdainful look. She even waved to me in front of the whole class and said, "Come on, I don't mind you anymore."

"Really?" Hearing Zhang Xuan's words, my heart felt like it was filled with countless blooming flowers. A happy smile involuntarily appeared on my face.

"Hurry up!" Zhang Xuan glared at me, ignoring the surprised looks on her classmates' faces.

"Okay!" Hearing Zhang Xuan's words, I happily walked towards her. As I walked, I felt as if countless clouds were floating beneath my feet.

"Brother Xi, where are you going?" Suddenly, Chai Jin and a few henchmen blocked my way.

"What are you doing?" My smile froze when I saw the malicious expressions on Chai Jin and the others' faces.

"Hehe, Young Master Bao is looking for you." Chai Jin grabbed my wrist tightly.

Chapter Seventeen: Joining the Thirteen Eagles

My mood instantly plummeted from a warm paradise to a cold abyss. For some reason, I felt an inexplicable tension when I heard the name "Young Master Bao."

Young Master Bao is the leader of the Thirteen Eagles. He's the pinnacle of this school. He's higher in status and stronger than Chen Xun and Chai Jin. And now that our conflict has deepened, his contact with me can't be anything good.

"Shall we go?" Chai Jin said with a smile, giving a wink to his lackeys. Before I could refuse, they practically dragged me out of the classroom.

After they grabbed me, I panicked even more. I struggled desperately, but I couldn't break free at all.

"Chai Jin, what are you doing?" Zhang Xuan seemed anxious when she saw that I had been captured. She seemed to want to save me, but as a girl, she was helpless against them.

"Don't be nervous, our young master Bao just has something to talk to him about." Chai Jin licked his lips and grinned mischievously.

"You dare touch Wang Xi?!" Zhang Xuan said.

"Haha, we wouldn't dare..." Chai Jin laughed upon hearing Zhang Xuan's threat.

"Wang Xi, I'll go with you. I don't believe they'll dare to touch you." Seeing that Chai Jin wasn't afraid of her at all, Zhang Xuan thought for a moment and followed him.

As they spoke, I was already being carried to the entrance of the teaching building. Seeing that Zhang Xuan had actually followed me, I was so moved I almost cried. I knew that Young Master Bao looking for me was never good news, and if Zhang Xuan had come, it might have implicated her. Yet, she wasn't afraid; instead, she had come to protect me.

Sharp tongue but soft heart?

For some reason, a strange thought suddenly popped into my head.

"Wang Xi, don't worry, I'll go with you. I don't believe they'll dare to touch you." Zhang Xuan's pretty face was flushed with anger, and I said seriously.

"No, I don't need your protection, go find Lu Zhicheng and Tang Ning!" I shouted suddenly after thinking for a moment as they carried me even faster.

"Huh?" Zhang Xuan blinked and was stunned after hearing what I said.

"Silly girl, hurry up!" Looking at Zhang Xuan's blank and adorable face, I was so helpless I almost cried.

"Oh, right, right, right. There's no use for a girl like me following you. I might even get dragged down by you. Besides, Young Master Bao's family is much richer than ours. He won't be afraid of me at all." Zhang Xuan finally realized what I meant and looked at me with a blank expression.

"Then hurry up and go, you're so stupid!" I yelled again.

"You still dare to curse me? Is it because I started being nice to you that you think you're so great?" Zhang Xuan didn't leave, but followed me and asked angrily.

"Sister, I was wrong. Don't follow them anymore, hurry and go find them. If we're too late, they'll beat me to death..."

"Hehe, that's more like it." Zhang Xuan rolled her eyes at me arrogantly, then walked away unhurriedly.

Looking at Zhang Xuan's slender figure from behind, I felt a mix of emotions, wanting to both cry and laugh. I thought to myself, how could I have such a sister? Full marks for intelligence, zero for emotional intelligence—a terrible sister!

"Hehe, are you enjoying showing off your love?" Chai Jin, who was next to me, suddenly interrupted my thoughts.

“…” I glanced at Chai Jin and immediately put on a stern face, ignoring him.

Anyway, I was no match for them, so I simply gave up struggling. They dragged me to the entrance of a restaurant outside the school. The restaurant was called Xiao Fu, and its crab and ham fried rice was very famous. When they led me into the restaurant, I couldn't help but gasp.

The restaurant was packed with people. Such a famous restaurant should have been full. However, the atmosphere inside wasn't as lively as in many restaurants. Instead, it was quiet, with a somewhat somber air.

As we entered the restaurant, all eyes turned to me. Their faces were menacing, their eyes filled with ill intent. Chen Xun sat among them, his eyes flashing coldly when he saw me. Meanwhile, Young Master Bao sat in the very center, nonchalantly eating a bowl of fried rice.

They were all in cahoots, and their men had taken over the entire restaurant. In that instant, I felt like I had fallen into a terrifying den of wolves.

"Young Master Bao, I've brought this kid here." Chai Jin gave me a hard shove, then looked at Young Master Bao with a wicked grin.

"Hmm." Young Master Bao didn't look at me, but continued eating the fried rice in front of him. He ate very carefully, scooping out spoonfuls of fried rice with his spoon and putting them into his mouth. It was as if eating was the most important thing for him today.

I stood in the restaurant watching Young Master Bao eat. Being ignored by him made me uneasy. Everyone has an aura, and Young Master Bao's aura was even stronger.

He was decked out in designer clothes, with several strings of yellow beads twirling on his wrist. He appeared pampered, yet possessed a commanding presence befitting a man. Just sensing his aura, I knew he was a formidable enemy. Gradually, my fear intensified. I felt he was a ferocious beast, poised to devour me at any moment. Fear gripped me, and after a moment's thought, I couldn't help but say, "Young Master Bao, is there something you need? If not, I'll be leaving."

"Shut up!" Chai Jin suddenly snapped at me.

Startled by Chai Jin's reprimand, I couldn't help but glance at him. Chai Jin glared at me fiercely and said, "Don't disturb Young Master Bao's meal!"

"Oh..." I was stunned by the somber atmosphere of the restaurant and fell silent.

Time ticked by again, and I watched as Young Master Bao diligently finished his fried rice. Then he took a tissue to wipe his mouth, lit a cigarette with a leisurely air, and took a deep drag. He looked up at me with his bright eyes. "Wang Xi, I heard you're trying to get me?"

As soon as Young Master Bao finished speaking, someone let out a sneer. Then, everyone in the entire restaurant burst into laughter. It turned into loud, arrogant laughter. They laughed, their faces filled with mockery and disdain.

I felt nervous watching them laugh. I could already sense it; all twelve members of the Thirteen Eagles were sitting here. The twelve leaders were like massive, dark clouds, obscuring the campus and blocking out the sunlight that should have been ours.

"Fuck you, you actually want to mess with us?" Chai Jin suddenly kicked me to the ground.

As soon as the man collapsed to the ground, I heard a commotion in the restaurant. Everyone stood up, glaring at me menacingly, ready to pounce.

"Don't touch him, let him sit in front of me." Young Master Bao smiled lazily and raised his right hand, which was holding a cigarette.

"Fuck you, come sit down!" Upon hearing Young Master Bao's words, they immediately helped me to the chair in front of them. Then they forcefully pressed me down, making me sit properly in front of Young Master Bao.

"What does your family do?" I asked with a smile, taking a drag of my cigarette.

"I... my family are just ordinary people..." I felt like a puppet being manipulated by them, and I felt an indescribable hatred in my heart. But I was powerless and could only answer his questions earnestly.

"Oh, so you're just an ordinary person. Then, your family probably doesn't give you much pocket money, does it?" Young Master Bao smiled, showing concern for me like an adult.

"Wang Xi, do you know? The brothers who can join our Thirteen Eagles are either from wealthy families, exceptionally skilled fighters, or have many friends outside of school." Smiling, Young Master Bao stood up. Then, he reached out and straightened my collar, saying, "But today, I've decided to make an exception! I've decided to invite you to join our Thirteen Eagles!"

"Why?" I looked at Young Master Bao in surprise after hearing his words.

"Because I need to deal with Lu Zhicheng. He's ungrateful and keeps going against us, the Thirteen Eagles. And you're his friend, so I've decided to invite you to join us. Let's isolate Lu Zhicheng and make sure he has no friends at school!" Young Master Bao said loudly.

I was deeply shocked by what Young Master Bao said. I was very surprised, very surprised.

Because Young Master Bao's reason for inviting me was truly bizarre. But it was the absolute truth. I couldn't help but secretly peek at him, wondering how Young Master Bao could speak his mind so frankly. I'm utterly useless, not good at fighting, my aunt's family is rich but treats me badly. I have almost no pocket money, and I'm worse off than many ordinary people at school. If Young Master Bao is trying to win me over, it can only be for the purpose of sowing discord between us. But Young Master Bao actually told me his plan.

Young Master Bao is too confident. But he should have the right to be confident. Joining the Thirteen Eagles is simply too tempting. This offer is enough to split the relationship between Lu Zhicheng and me.

"Hehe, believe me, I won't lie to you. You probably like Zhang Xuan, right? And you offended my brother because of Zhang Xuan?" With a smile, Young Master Bao looked at Chen Xun, "But don't worry, as long as you join our Thirteen Eagles, I guarantee Chen Xun will never touch you again. Moreover, we will treat you as a true friend."

"Lu Zhicheng, he is indeed very good at fighting. But so what? Can he beat the entire Thirteen Eagles? Now that Tang Ning has retired, the Thirteen Eagles are short of a position. As long as you nod your head, the Thirteen Eagles will immediately treat you like a brother. We can give you a position, help you earn a lot of pocket money. We'll even help you pick up girls, let you get a beautiful girl like Zhang Xuan. Including Zhang Xuan..."

“Young Master Bao is right, joining us does have many benefits. If you join us, we won’t let Chen Xun touch you anymore.” A short thug stood up, smiled, and handed me a cigarette.

“Wang Xi, we Thirteen Eagles never invite ordinary people. This is a one-time opportunity, so seize it. If you're a smart person, you should know how worthwhile it is to join the Thirteen Eagles. You may lose Lu Zhicheng as a friend by joining us, but you will gain twelve friends.” A chubby young man smiled.

"Yeah, join us, and we won't hit you anymore. Otherwise, we're in the same class..." Chai Jin chuckled.

"Chai Jin, don't threaten us brothers. Tang Ning is our number two, watch out, our future second brother will deal with you!" Another burly boy glared at Chai Jin.

“Yes, yes, Tang Ning is our second sister. If Wang Xi joins us, he will become our second-in-command.” Chai Jin immediately laughed.

"You're quite tempted, aren't you?" Young Master Bao looked at me with a smile.

As one boy after another earnestly invited me, my mind started to race. Young Master Bao's smile seemed genuine, and he didn't appear so bad. Lu Zhicheng was indeed impressive, but compared to their impressive lineup, he looked rather pathetic. And our rustic names—all for stockings—were worlds apart from the awesome names like "Cold-Blooded Thirteen Eagles."

Zhang Xuan is vain and likes successful guys. If I really join Thirteen Eagles, will she look at me with even more respect?

Faced with this enormous temptation, the demons within me began to stir.

That's an inner demon; I have vanity too. I also crave admiration.

Looking into Young Master Bao's sincere eyes, I couldn't help but grit my teeth and say, "Sorry, I'm not going to be a dog!"

Chapter Eighteen: Discussing Major Plans

Originally, Young Master Bao was looking at me smugly. He seemed very confident that I would definitely join the Thirteen Eagles. But when he heard my words, his expression changed. His eyes showed slight surprise, and he glanced around in confusion.