Lin Xiao Tian scanned Bai Xue up and down.
It had to be said, Bai Xue was indeed a beauty in the making, her looks no less than Xue Zi Yan's, and that was even before she had put on any makeup.
A beauty like this throwing herself into one's arms, no man would be unmoved.
Lin Xiao Tian was also moved, but he also knew that there was no such thing as a free lunch in this world.
Although he was handsome, it wasn't to the extent that women would sacrifice themselves like this.
There had to be something fishy going on!
"I think you might have misunderstood. I'm not that kind of person," Lin Xiao Tian said righteously.
"I know, you're just not a person when you're casual about things," Bai Xue immediately replied.
"Uh..." Lin Xiao Tian felt as if countless charging elk were stampeding across his forehead.
However, it was getting late, and Lin Xiao Tian really didn't want to waste time here with Bai Xue. Seeing that Bai Xue wasn't leaving, and not wanting to force her away, he decided to wait for Steward Xu's car in the underground parking lot.
"Wait..." Bai Xue stopped Lin Xiao Tian from behind as he was about to leave.
"If you keep this up, I'll get angry. I'm asking you, why do you insist on me being your boyfriend?"
"I..." Bai Xue stammered.
"If you don't tell me, I'm leaving." Lin Xiao Tian finished, turning to leave.
Seeing Lin Xiao Tian about to leave again, Bai Xue became anxious. Lin Xiao Tian was her lifeline now; if he left, what would she do?
"Okay... don't go yet, I'll tell you!" Bai Xue sighed.
"The reason I chose you is because Cao Yun Tian fears you. Only you can deal with him."
"Cao Yun Tian? What grudge do you have with him?" Lin Xiao Tian asked.
"Alas!" Bai Xue sighed.
Then, she began to recount her own experiences.
She was from a rural village, with a family of three: her parents and herself. Although they lived a meager life, they could just about manage.
Not long ago, due to continuous heavy rain, a severe landslide occurred in the village. Large tracts of farmland were destroyed, and many people were injured.
Bai Xue's home, due to this natural disaster, not only had all their painstakingly grown crops ruined but her father also lost a leg.
Her father was the sole breadwinner of the family. Because of this accident, the family lost its source of income, and even having enough to eat became a problem.
The other villagers were in a similar situation; their lives were also very difficult. They went to the bank to apply for loans, but the bank, seeing their tattered clothes, refused to lend them money.
Just as everyone was at their wit's end, Cao Yun Tian and his associates came to the village. They lent money to the villagers, but at an interest rate higher than the market rate.
The villagers were desperate for money and agreed to Cao Yun Tian's terms, thinking they would repay the money once the disaster passed.
But who could have imagined that Cao Yun Tian, in order to force the villagers, would secretly set fire to the mountains, destroying all the crops the villagers had painstakingly prepared.
Finally, Cao Yun Tian came to collect his debts. Those who couldn't repay had their houses and land taken away. In the end, he even forced them to sell their children.
Their village was known locally as a village of beauties, producing many beautiful women. After Cao Yun Tian took away these women, he resold them to nightclubs, and some were even sold at high prices to the wealthy and powerful.
Bai Xue was the village beauty. Cao Yun Tian had coveted her for a long time. To force Bai Xue to comply, Cao Yun Tian even sent thugs to threaten Bai Xue's parents, and even incited other villagers to bully Bai Xue's family, claiming that whoever could help Bai Xue's family repay the debt would have their interest waived for half a year.
Under the combined torment of Cao Yun Tian and the villagers, Bai Xue's father could not bear it and died at home. They even forced Bai Xue's mother to sign a deed of indenture.
A few days ago, Cao Yun Tian, in collusion with people from the village, was about to take away Bai Xue's mother. To save her mother, Bai Xue chose to sacrifice herself.
"I had already resigned myself to my fate, but today, seeing you, I found hope again."
"Please, will you help me deal with Cao Yun Tian?"
"As long as you are willing to deal with Cao Yun Tian, I will give anything!"
Bai Xue clenched her fists.
Looking at Bai Xue's pitiable appearance, Lin Xiao Tian felt great sympathy for her experiences.
But in this world, there were so many pitiful people.
Lin Xiao Tian was not a saint; he couldn't help everyone who came his way.
Moreover, although Bai Xue said she was willing to give herself, Lin Xiao Tian knew very well that this was a transaction, not something she willingly offered. Lin Xiao Tian absolutely did not want a woman who followed him under duress.
"I sympathize with your plight, but I cannot help you." Lin Xiao Tian refused.
Seeing Lin Xiao Tian refuse her, Bai Xue became anxious.
Just then, a commotion suddenly erupted from not far away.
"Damn it, you cheap whore, who told you to run out?"
Brother Zhu saw Bai Xue appear there and was furious.
He was already harboring anger from his previous encounter with Lin Xiao Tian.
And he hadn't gotten his hands on Zhou Wen Ping and the other women, so he desperately needed to vent.
Bai Xue was supposed to be their main course tonight, him and Cao Yun Tian. He had searched everywhere for Bai Xue and couldn't find her.
The consecutive setbacks had already made Brother Zhu furious.
Now, seeing Bai Xue running outside, he was even more enraged.
Brother Zhu walked towards Bai Xue menacingly.
Seeing Brother Zhu's ferocious face, Bai Xue was terrified. She had seen how Brother Zhu toyed with other women; he was a complete pervert, and she didn't want to suffer the same fate.
"Please, save me. I don't want to be..." Bai Xue pleaded, looking at Lin Xiao Tian for help.
And at that moment, Brother Zhu had already reached them.
Because there was a pillar next to Bai Xue, it completely blocked Lin Xiao Tian's figure. Brother Zhu only knew that someone was likely there, but he didn't know it was Lin Xiao Tian.
As he approached, his mouth was also unrestrained.
"Damn it, is she meeting that pretty boy? That bastard Lin bullied me, and now you dare to bully me too? See if I don't have my way with you tonight!"
Brother Zhu cursed under his breath.
He walked around the pillar, about to grab Bai Xue with his lecherous hand.
But the next second, he saw that the man Bai Xue was holding was actually Lin Xiao Tian.
"Uh... hehe, Brother Tian... you... haven't left yet?" Brother Zhu's face turned pale.
Lin Xiao Tian did not answer him, but looked at him coldly.
"Brother Tian, it's a misunderstanding! I didn't know she was your woman. I was blind..." Just a moment ago, Brother Zhu was cursing at Lin Xiao Tian, but now he was respectfully bowing.
Lin Xiao Tian then remembered that he had been too lenient with Brother Zhu.
Men like Brother Zhu would not easily submit unless given a good lesson. The fact that he dared to curse him behind his back showed that he hadn't received a sufficient punishment.
*Bang!*
Without hesitation, Lin Xiao Tian kicked him in the groin.
The next moment, a piercing scream echoed.
Brother Zhu was already filled with lust when he saw Bai Xue, and now with Lin Xiao Tian's kick, it hurt immensely.
"Remember, this is your lesson. Watch your mouth from now on! Understand?" Lin Xiao Tian looked down at him.
"Yes, yes, yes... Brother Tian, you can rest assured. Old Zhu will never dare to do it again."
"Also, I heard Bai Xue still owes you money?"
"Brother Tian, please rest assured. Starting today, this debt is considered repaid. Tomorrow, I will return the IOU to Bai Xue."
"Tomorrow?"
"No, no... it's... immediately! Immediately!"