Chapter Four: The True and False Heiress, Part 4

“That is my half-brother,” Mu Jinnian said, his gaze falling on a figure not far away, a flicker of disdain in his eyes.

“What’s your plan for revenge?” Huai Ying asked eagerly.

“Why not use him as a human test subject, cultivate a toxic fungus in his body, and spread it wherever he goes?”

Xiao Hong screamed, “Absolutely not!”

“That would turn this place into a second apocalypse.”

“What’s wrong with an apocalypse?” Huai Ying’s eyes held a hint of nostalgia.

She truly wished to witness that beautiful scene once more.

Xiao Hong was at a loss, tears unshed.

She could only say, “If that happens, you’ll never get to eat delicious food again.”

The bitter taste of nutrient fluid lingered in her mouth, and Huai Ying’s lips drooped.

“What’s wrong?” Mu Jinnian immediately noticed the change in her expression.

“I want candy,” Huai Ying smacked her lips.

Before she could finish speaking, something was stuffed into her mouth.

Startled, she looked up.

Mu Jinnian smiled, “I just happen to have some candy.”

The sweetness dissipated the anger in Huai Ying’s eyes.

She looked toward the nearby scene with interest.

A noble-looking young man had cornered a girl against the wall, lifting her chin.

“The three days are up. Have you made up your mind? Will you be my girlfriend?”

“I’m not interested in romance.”

The girl’s expression was cold and distant as she turned her head to avoid his hand.

Lowering her gaze, she concealed the disgust beneath her eyes.

“Please don’t block my way.”

“Little genius, you need to understand, I’m notifying you, not asking for your opinion.”

Mu Yuanzhou’s eyes gleamed with excitement.

“I just want to study well.”

Xue Wei stepped back a few paces, guarded.

Her gaze fell on a wooden stick nearby as she subtly moved to the side.

“Study?”

Mu Yuanzhou sneered.

“I’ve already looked into your family background. You want to study hard just to escape home, right? I can help you.”

“If you come with me, no one will bully you, and you’ll never have to worry about food or clothing for the rest of your life.”

He advanced step by step, savoring the fear in his prey’s eyes.

“Don’t try to defy me; you can’t afford the consequences.”

“Thanks for your kindness, but I really don’t want to date anyone,” Xue Wei continued to refuse.

She wouldn’t choose to enter a devil’s den just to escape a tiger’s cave.

Mu Yuanzhou’s smile stiffened.

Suddenly, his expression turned cold as realization struck.

Mocking, he said, “You wouldn’t be rejecting me because you like that useless Mu Jinnian, would you?”

“I am the legitimate heir of the Mu family. You’re smart; you should know what to choose.”

He lowered his voice.

“Don’t make choices that displease me.”

Xue Wei took a deep breath, fearlessly meeting his gaze.

“I’ve made it very clear: I don’t want to date anyone, no matter who it is.”

Repeatedly rejected, Mu Yuanzhou laughed coldly.

“If that’s the case, don’t blame me for not cherishing you.”

A dark gleam flashed across his eyes as he took a few steps back.

“Let’s begin.”

Excitement flickered in his eyes.

“I want to see if, when your nude photos spread all over the campus network, you can still be so defiant.”

Xue Wei’s face turned pale, but she forced herself not to show fear.

She comforted herself inwardly: there’s nothing to be afraid of!

Her life had already fallen to rock bottom.

What’s a little worse?

Even so, Xue Wei didn’t relent.

This only fueled Mu Yuanzhou’s desire to conquer.

He was determined to break her spine piece by piece and make her submit to him.

“This is disgusting! Big sis, come on, show him what you’ve got!” Xiao Hong, unable to bear it any longer, rushed over with clenched fists aimed at Mu Yuanzhou’s head.

Unfortunately, she was not corporeal and couldn’t hurt him.

As a pair of hands accompanied by lecherous laughter reached toward Xue Wei, she suddenly calmed.

Resigned, she said, “Fine, I agree.”

Mu Yuanzhou grinned triumphantly.

“That’s better. As my woman, you’ll never be treated badly.”

He moved to pull Xue Wei along.

Suddenly, she produced a stick from behind and raised it high.

Caught off guard, he failed to dodge and was struck hard.

Pain surged through him as he glared furiously.

Then, disregarding everything, Xue Wei swung the stick wildly, like a madwoman.

Anyone who came near got hit.

This scene caught Huai Ying’s eyes, which shone brighter and brighter.

So she wasn’t just a little white rabbit after all!

“Are you crazy? How dare you lay a hand on me? Don’t you know the Mu family can ruin your entire family’s life in the imperial capital? What about your parents’ safety?”

Xue Wei laughed until tears came.

“Do whatever you want. I don’t care about my parents; I’m already a worthless life.”

She gritted her teeth, staring fiercely at Mu Yuanzhou’s head.

If she wasn’t given a way out, then they would go down together!

But in the end, she didn’t get her wish.

The stick was kicked away, and she collapsed, discouraged.

Unyielding, she glared at him.

“Just you wait, I will make you regret this.”

Mu Yuanzhou sneered, picking up the stick.

“Refuse the wine, you’ll get the penalty. I won’t let you off.”

As the stick was about to fall on her, Xue Wei closed her eyes resignedly.

Habitually curling up to protect her head.

The stick didn’t fall.

She opened her eyes to see a figure shielding her, firmly gripping the stick.

The person stood in the sunlight, radiating brilliance.

Impossible to look away.

Mu Yuanzhou’s anger was cut short as he saw Mu Jinnian, his face darkening.

“You bastard, what are you doing here? Playing hero?”

Mu Jinnian said nothing, silently standing beside Huai Ying.

“In that case, let’s fight together.”

Mu Yuanzhou sneered coldly and beckoned to his men.

“If you make me happy today, I’ll give each of you a hundred thousand.”

The crowd rubbed their hands eagerly.

But within three minutes, they were all lying on the ground.

They looked at Huai Ying as if she were a ghost.

Where did this monster come from?

How could she knock people flying with a single slap?

Her speed was like she had mastered some secret martial art.

Huai Ying pressed Mu Yuanzhou against the wall; his body trembled uncontrollably.

Stammering, he said, “I have money. I can give you a lot.”

Huai Ying ignored him and tossed the stick to Xue Wei.

She raised her chin lightly.

“Hit him. Hit back however you want.”

Without hesitation, Xue Wei grabbed it and struck hard.

Huai Ying smiled with satisfaction.

When humiliated, not forgiving easily.

Her strikes were ruthless—definitely villain material.

It seemed she had found an ally.

When Xue Wei finally tired, Huai Ying noticed the fear.

This person was the Mu family’s heir; if they sought revenge…

She hurriedly looked at Huai Ying.

“I will bear all the consequences of this. It won’t affect you. You can leave.”

“I’ll handle it. No one else will be involved.”

Mu Jinnian, who had been silent all along, finally spoke, his cold gaze fixed on Mu Yuanzhou.

He wouldn’t give Mu Yuanzhou the chance to complain!