My Arrogant Young Lady

"Alright, stop dawdling, let's go buy shoes." Zhang Xuan's eyes looked a little flustered, and then she stood up.

After learning the truth, my heart felt warm as I walked downstairs with Zhang Xuan. I no longer hated her; she seemed adorable to me now. Walking side-by-side with her, I even had the urge to hold her little hand. I'm really looking forward to finishing buying the shoes quickly, then going home to talk to Zhang Xuan about my feelings.

Zhang Xuan is deliberately mean to me, but so am I. I always argue with her, secretly hating her, but when Zhang Xuan is bullied, I'm always the first to jump in and protect her. Even if I can't beat anyone, I'll fight tooth and nail for Zhang Xuan.

We walked downstairs, and Tang Ning quickly picked out a new pair of shoes for me. The shoes were Converse canvas shoes, and as soon as I put on the new shoes, Zhang Xuan threw away my old ones.

"Buying a pair of worn-out shoes is too much trouble, let's go home." Zhang Xuan said to Tang Ning and Tang Wendi, "I'm quite satisfied with my new shoes."

"Going home already? Let's play a little longer," Tang Wendi said to Zhang Xuan, having sobered up considerably.

"Yes, we just finished eating and we're leaving already. Why don't we play a little longer?" Tang Ning said, a little reluctant to leave.

"Where are we going?" Zhang Xuan asked.

“Come to my new house, I’ll treat you to drinks,” Tang Wendi said.

"Huh? To your new house?" Zhang Xuan asked in surprise.

"Let's go." Tang Wendi grabbed Zhang Xuan's arm.

Pulled along by Tang Wendi, Zhang Xuan seemed reluctant. But with Tang Ning persuading her, Zhang Xuan didn't say anything. She and Tang Ning had a good relationship, and she really wanted to spend more time with Tang Ning. As for me, I became more wary. I sensed that Tang Wendi was frustrated and angry that his scheme had failed.

Soon, we got into Tang Wendi's car. It was a Toyota Crown, and the interior looked very luxurious. While we were getting in, Zhang Xuan seemed a little surprised, "Brother Wendi, did you buy this car yourself?"

“He bought the car with a loan, and my parents bought the house for him. Now all he needs is a wife, but you're not willing to marry him,” Tang Ning said.

"You're teasing me again." Zhang Xuan rolled her eyes at Tang Ning.

Riding in Tang Wendi's car, we quickly arrived at his house. When we entered, I was immediately astonished. Because we lived in the provincial capital, where housing prices were very high. Yet Tang Ning's parents had bought his brother a villa—the kind with a two-story house and a small garden.

Tang Wendi's house was very large and beautifully decorated. As soon as Zhang Xuan entered, her beautiful eyes widened immediately. "Tang Ning, I didn't know your family was so rich!"

“Our two families are about the same size, so if your family wants to buy it, you can too,” Tang Ning smiled.

"Hehe, my new house is pretty well renovated, isn't it? I won't go into the price of the house, but the renovation alone cost me 1.5 million. Now I lack nothing, except a beautiful wife. If you're willing, Xuanxuan, I'm happy to hand over the keys to the house to you right away," Tang Wendi said to Zhang Xuan, still unwilling to give up.

"Brother Wendi, please stop making trouble!" Zhang Xuan quickly refused after hearing Tang Wendi's words.

“Hehe, I have Rio cocktails in my house. Tang Ning, open one for Xuanxuan and have some. Wang Qi, come upstairs with me, let’s get some things together,” Tang Wendi said.

Zhang Xuan's eyes lit up as she looked at Tang Wendi's nice house. She couldn't help but touch the exquisite stair railing and carefully observe the interior design. Hearing Tang Wendi ask her to get something, Zhang Xuan immediately said to him, "Brother Wendi, what are you getting? Let me help you. Wang Xi has the body of a young master but the life of a commoner; he can't do heavy work."

“It’s not heavy. We just need to chat a bit.” Tang Wendi smiled.

"Alright then, your home is beautifully decorated." Zhang Xuan didn't bother to say anything more and continued to admire the decorations in Tang Wendi's home.

"Shall we go?" Tang Wendi smiled at me.

"Okay." I quickly followed Tang Wendi upstairs, though he seemed to have ulterior motives.

After we went upstairs, Tang Wendi led me into a beautiful study. One second he was smiling, the next his face suddenly turned ferocious.

He grabbed my collar and said, "You little brat, you're not Zhang Xuan's biological brother, are you?"

“That’s right, I’m not.” Even though he’s doing well, I’m not afraid of him at all.

"Fuck you, you idiot, how dare you try to steal my woman?" Suddenly, he slapped me hard across the face.

Chapter Twenty-Eight: Tang Wendi's Threat

"Don't scream, or I'll kill you and Zhang Xuan. This is my home, I can do whatever I want to you!" Tang Wendi had just slapped me hard when she covered my mouth again. She pressed her hand tightly against my mouth and pushed me backward violently.

"Idiot, trying to steal my woman?" Tang Wendi covered my mouth tightly to stop me from speaking, glaring at me fiercely.

"Fuck you!"

I was so angry that he suddenly hit me, and I started cursing. But he had already covered my mouth tightly, and all I could say were a few muffled groans.

He was so clever; he actually guessed I would curse him. And he was incredibly strong; he pushed me so hard I couldn't move an inch.

Seeing that I couldn't make a sound or move, Tang Wendi seemed very smug. "Useless trash, I knew something was off the moment I saw you today. I wanted to take advantage of Zhang Xuan, and you dared to ruin my plans. Damn it, I knew you two weren't siblings all along. You like her, and you want to seduce her?"

He held me tightly, and I couldn't help but clench my fists and glare at him fiercely.

"Fuck you!" Tang Wendi punched me hard in the stomach again.

When he punched me in the stomach, I immediately turned pale with pain. It was the first time I'd ever been hit in the stomach, and I'd never experienced such pain before. It felt like my stomach was cramping, as if knives were scraping it. Tears welled up in my eyes, and I couldn't help but bend over in agony.

Perhaps seeing how useless I was, Tang Wendi released me. After he let me go, I neither cursed at him nor hit him. My stomach was really hurting; he had hit me so badly I didn't even have the strength to speak. I just squatted on the ground, clutching my stomach in pain, trying to make myself feel a little better.

"Was it good? Want to feel even better?" Tang Wendi said coldly as he stood in front of me, lighting a cigarette.

"..." I didn't say anything; my stomach still hurt a lot.

Seeing that I didn't speak, Tang Wendi squatted down in front of me. He blew a puff of smoke into my face, then grabbed my face hard with his big hand and said, "You little brat, do you know what I do? I'm a gangster, a big shot who makes a living by gangsters! If I make one phone call, you'll be chased by hundreds of people and hacking you to pieces as soon as you step out of this door. If I say one word, you'll definitely be expelled from school by the Thirteen Eagles within a day."

"Of course, things won't be easy for you after you drop out of school. I'll have people watching you every day, making you live a life worse than death. Even if your parents come, I'll still beat you without hesitation. Damn it, this is what happens when you try to steal my woman!" With that, Tang Wendi released me and gently patted my cheek.

"..." I remained silent after hearing Tang Wendi's words. Clutching my stomach, I felt a little better.

"Are you scared?" Tang Wendi asked me.

"I'm not afraid of you, my ass!" Suddenly, I raised my head and punched Tang Wendi hard.

To my surprise, I dared to fight back, and Tang Wendi was hit in the eye. I put almost all my strength into that punch, and he was stunned for a moment. Then he blinked and looked at me in surprise for a second. Suddenly, his face became even more ferocious. He punched me hard in the head, and then began to beat me mercilessly. He didn't make a sound while hitting me; he just gritted his teeth and kept hitting me hard.

Then, he grabbed my head and slammed it against the wall repeatedly. After seven or eight slams, he finally released me, panting, and said, "Fuck you, you dare hit me again? You, try hitting me again!"

"Fuck you! Why wouldn't I dare hit you?!" I roared and punched him again.

"Fuck you!" He threw a punch that made my mouth bleed.

Then he glared at the door and suddenly pinned me down. He squeezed my mouth shut with his big hand, panting heavily as he looked at me.

A moment of silence followed, and I could only hear his heavy breathing. He hadn't expected me to be so tough, daring to curse at him and even hit him. Perhaps afraid Zhang Xuan would find out I'd been hit, he didn't make much noise when he struck me. After about ten seconds, he thought for a moment and said to me, "You little brat, you've got guts, huh? Fuck you, aren't you afraid I'll deal with you? Aren't you afraid I'll get someone to take care of Zhang Xuan?"

Hearing his words, my heart clenched. Then, I glared at him angrily.

Having found my weakness, Tang Wendi licked his lips and smiled. He took a drag of his half-finished cigarette, then waved the butt in front of my face, saying, "You little brat, you think you can play mind games with me? I've eaten more salt than you've eaten rice, you think I can't see you like Zhang Xuan? But let me tell you, I'm going to have Zhang Xuan. I'm after her family's money, and I'm after her body. If you dare to ruin my plans again, I'll make sure you suffer a very painful death."

"Do you think I'm afraid of dying?" I asked, trying my best to look at him as he pinched my mouth.

"You're not afraid of death, but are you afraid of me dealing with Zhang Xuan?" Tang Wendi asked me.

"You dare!?" I said.

"Heh, what wouldn't I dare? I've broken the law plenty of times. If I wanted to get Zhang Xuan, I could just lure her home, drug her, and have my way with her. The girls I've been with are beyond what a loser like you can even imagine. I just want to have some fun with her and experience what it's like to be in a relationship. If you still don't know what's good for you, then don't blame me for being ruthless!" Tang Wendi said coldly.

"..." I didn't say anything after hearing Tang Wendi's words. I believed him, and I believed that if he couldn't get Zhang Xuan, he would definitely use despicable means to deal with her.

"Let me tell you, even if you like Zhang Xuan, it's useless. I've got my eye on Zhang Xuan, and I'm definitely going to get her. And if you get in my way again, I'll definitely deal with you. Not only will I get Zhang Xuan, but I'll also make sure you suffer every day." After taking the last drag of his cigarette, Tang Wendi stubbed it out. "If you're a smart person, you'll help me pursue Zhang Xuan. I'll not only make things easier for you two, but I'll also protect you at your school. I'm your older brother, you know; I'll definitely take good care of you."

"Fuck you, think it over carefully. If you still can't figure it out, I'll kill you right now and then go downstairs and rape Zhang Xuan!" Tang Wendi released me.

Hearing Tang Wendi's words, I was so angry I almost vomited blood. Gritting my teeth, I wanted nothing more than to rush up and fight him again.

But Tang Wendi is too good at fighting; his beating just now almost killed me. And his status is something I can't compare to. He's not only a big shot outside of school with many brothers, but his family is also very wealthy, with a beautiful house and car. Even someone as powerful as Young Master Bao has to be careful around Tang Wendi. What can I possibly do against him? I'm no match for him at all.

If I continued to fight him, I was sure he would beat me to death. I was also afraid that he might become truly vicious and harm Zhang Xuan downstairs. Just then, I faintly heard Zhang Xuan's voice from downstairs; her tone was arrogant yet revealed a touch of naivety. My heart ached, fearing that my impulsive actions might implicate Zhang Xuan.

Let him pretend, let him act like a kind and good person in front of Zhang Xuan. That way, he can restrain himself a little.

"Do you really like Zhang Xuan?" After thinking for a moment, I asked him through gritted teeth.

"Heh, you've figured it out?" Tang Wendi sneered.

“If you truly love Zhang Xuan, I will give her to you. But you must promise me that you will never use despicable means to deal with her,” I said.

"Haha, how could I? If I wanted to use despicable means against her, I would have done it already. She's my sister's good friend, I have to give my sister some face." Tang Wendi laughed, his expression gradually becoming more benevolent. Then, he patted my shoulder and said, "Little brother, there's no way you and Zhang Xuan can ever be together. What's the point of ruining my plans? Zhang Xuan's family is so rich, while you're just a loser. And you're ugly too, you're not good enough for Zhang Xuan at all. You might as well give me a hand, that way I can be your brother-in-law and protect you a bit, don't you think?"

After hearing Tang Wendi's words, I thought to myself, "You're the ugly one, damn it!" But I didn't talk back; I just looked at him quietly.

"Don't be angry about what happened earlier. I was a bit crazy after drinking too much. Don't tell Zhang Xuan either, or it will affect my image. If she hates me because of this, I'll have to use some tricks. Then I'll help you wash your face, and you can put in a good word for me later. Actually, I've been pretty good to you. If it weren't for my young master Bao, I would have done it to you by now. I not only helped you, but I also got you into the Thirteen Eagles, don't you think?" Tang Wendi helped me up and led me to the bathroom on the second floor.

I didn't say anything, but my heart was filled with anger. I originally thought Tang Wendi was a good person, but I never expected him to be even more disgusting than Young Master Bao. Young Master Bao only wanted to hit me, but Tang Wendi not only hit me but also tried to steal Zhang Xuan from me. He even went so far as to say something as shameless as asking me to help him pursue Zhang Xuan.

If I had a knife, I would kill him right now. But I don't have a knife with me, and downstairs there's Zhang Xuan, whom I'm worried about.

"Little brother, my future husband depends on you. If I get Zhang Xuan, I'll give you a 10,000 yuan red envelope after we get married." With a smile, Tang Wendi carefully straightened my clothes. Then he cleaned the blood from the corner of my mouth, making me look the same as before I went upstairs.

"Did you hear me, you son of a bitch? Are you mute?" Seeing that I remained silent, Tang Wendi suddenly pinched me hard.

"I heard you, Wendy." Feeling humiliated, I almost cried.

"Haha, this is my good little brother." After getting me completely tidied up, Tang Wendi took me downstairs.

After we came downstairs, Zhang Xuan looked at us with surprise and said, "What did you go upstairs to get? Why haven't you come down for so long?"

"That kid's such a pervert. He was watching movies on my computer upstairs. I had to call him several times before he finally came down," Tang Wendi said with a smile.

"..." Hearing Tang Wendi's words, I felt a chill run down my spine. I looked at him in surprise, not expecting him to have the audacity to slander my image.

"Was the movie good?" Tang Wendi's eyes flashed coldly, his voice carrying a hint of threat. At the same time, he glanced at Zhang Xuan.

“Looks good…” I clenched my fists, afraid that he would do something to Zhang Xuan.

"Hehe, don't watch that kind of stuff next time, it's bad for your health. By the way, I'm short of toilet paper in my study, did you use it?" Tang Wendi asked me.

"Brother, what are you saying?" Tang Ning blushed after hearing Tang Wendi's words.

"Wang Xi, you're shameless! I'm so disappointed in you. Come home with me now, and don't embarrass me like this anymore." Zhang Xuan was also angry after hearing Tang Wendi's words. She glared at me and was about to leave.

"Are you leaving?" Tang Wendi asked in surprise.

“Yes, we have to go home. My mom just called and said my dad is coming home today. He’s anxious to see us and wants us to hurry back. If we don’t go back soon, his family will come to pick us up,” Zhang Xuan said.

"I've only been here for a short while..." Tang Wendi said with some reluctance after hearing Zhang Xuan's words.

“I really have to go home, otherwise my mom will come to pick me up. My mom is very strict with me, and she'll be unhappy if I'm late,” Zhang Xuan said.

"Oh, then how about I take you? But let's not upset Auntie," Tang Wendi said after thinking for a moment.

"Thank you," Zhang Xuan said with a smile.

Tang Wendi drove his Crown car and took Zhang Xuan and me home. On the way home, he kept giving me meaningful glances, but I didn't say a single compliment. I had already decided in my heart that even if he killed me, I wouldn't give Zhang Xuan to him. And it was too dangerous at his house earlier; this was just a temporary measure.

When we arrived at my building, Tang Wendi gave me a deep look. I didn't say anything and went upstairs with Zhang Xuan.

As we were walking, I heard Zhang Xuan suddenly laugh. "Wang Xi, don't you think Tang Wendi is shameless? He's already twenty-eight, and he actually wants to pursue a high school girl like me."

"What?" I was stunned when I heard Zhang Xuan's words.

"Hehe, if it weren't for Tang Ning's sake, I wouldn't bother with him at all. So what if he's doing a little better? What's so great about that? He's so old and still wants to pursue me, that's really something. If I had to be with him, I'd rather choose you!" Zhang Xuan proudly raised her chin.

"So, do you like me?" I thought for a moment after hearing Zhang Xuan's question and then asked.