Chapter 78: Putting You in Your Place

What puzzled Liu Ling’er was that it felt as if she had crashed into a mass of cotton—soft and exceptionally springy. She had always had a fondness for soft things, like plush toys, and was naturally inclined to knead them a little. This time was no exception; her habitual impulse took over, and Liu Ling’er, instead of pulling away, subconsciously pressed several times.

A gentle moan echoed, and the soft thing in her hand seemed to become even more elastic in response to her touch. Yet, Liu Ling’er didn’t dare to squeeze again—the sound was like a bolt of lightning, leaving her stunned and mortified. Now she realized what had happened: she had run too fast and crashed into another woman. Not only that, she had shamelessly groped her, and not just once. Good heavens! She wanted to die of embarrassment. Of all the people to take advantage of, why did it have to be a woman? How humiliating!

Once she understood the situation, Liu Ling’er immediately stepped away. If this continued, things would get out of hand—at this rate, she thought wryly, she’d end up becoming a lesbian!

After pulling back, Liu Ling’er glanced at the other woman. Standing not far away was a petite and adorable girl, though with an astonishingly voluptuous figure. Liu Ling’er compared the girl's chest with her own—there was no doubt the other girl’s was considerably larger, by at least a full size. Damn it! Who knew how much papaya she must have eaten!

She looked at the girl’s face again—those sparkling big eyes, that delicate, rosy little face, now flushed bright red, likely thanks to her own wandering hands. This was the textbook example of a baby face with an impressive... well, you know.

As Liu Ling’er was sizing her up, footsteps echoed in the alley. Without even turning, Liu Ling’er knew it was that iceberg of a man. In truth, He Jun Tian hadn’t expected Liu Ling’er to play dirty; at first, he was thrown into disarray by her sudden move. But his combat experience was vast, and though her attack had caught him off guard, he dodged her sharp strike with a single sidestep—only to find she’d already slipped away!

With Liu Ling’er gone, it was as if the prize had flown out of his grasp. Thinking of his sister’s persistence, He Jun Tian felt a headache coming on. Like a defeated rooster, he walked toward the mouth of the alley, and there, to his surprise, caught sight of Liu Ling’er’s retreating figure.

It was truly one of those moments where hope springs anew just when all seems lost. If he and Liu Ling’er had only met briefly before, He Jun Tian might not have recognized her from behind, but the fried dough stick in her hand was unmistakable evidence.

What could be better than having a cooked duck fly back into your pot? Overjoyed, He Jun Tian called out to his sister, “Sister, the fried dough stick you wanted is in her hand—go catch her!”

So the woman ahead was the iceberg’s sister—she was caught between a rock and a hard place! And now, both siblings were about to arrest her, all over a single fried dough stick. To think she’d just been about to apologize to them! Liu Ling’er wondered if the world had gone mad.

Noticing the fried dough stick in Liu Ling’er’s hand, He Yan’er’s eyes sparkled even brighter. In the eyes of these siblings, Liu Ling’er was now a fish in a barrel, a lamb awaiting slaughter.

But Liu Ling’er was never one to surrender so easily; she wasn’t to be underestimated, and anyone who did would surely learn a lesson. With a deft spin, she used her old trick and aimed a kick at He Jun Tian, targeting his most vulnerable spot. It wasn’t that she lacked other moves, but this one was simple, effective, and always produced results. Hmph! That’ll teach you to act so high and mighty!

He Yan’er lunged but missed, while He Jun Tian’s brows knitted together. If Liu Ling’er weren’t a woman, he’d have suspected she was a man—who else could so skillfully employ such shameless tactics?

Even though he knew exactly what Liu Ling’er was up to, for the sake of his future happiness, He Jun Tian had no choice but to dodge. No way was he going to let her land that kick—he’d be finished!

Seizing the moment while He Jun Tian dodged, Liu Ling’er leaped onto a nearby rooftop. Time was short, and she had no patience for formalities about parting ways; she simply channeled her lightness skill and sped toward the Prince Xian’s Manor.

Let’s see if those siblings dared pursue her there. If they did, Liu Ling’er vowed they’d never forget it for the rest of their lives.

“Brother! That pretty girl got away! What about my fried dough stick?” He Yan’er called out. At her question, He Jun Tian felt his head split in two. What now? Just let it go!

“How about we give chase?” He Yan’er suggested, and without waiting for an answer, darted off after Liu Ling’er. He Jun Tian could only shake his head helplessly and follow—having such a mischievous sister, it was as if he owed her from a previous life.

Watching Liu Ling’er disappear into the distance, He Yan’er’s cheeks flushed crimson. She touched her chest, muttering under her breath, “How dare she take liberties with me, without even asking who I am!”

As Liu Ling’er neared the Prince Xian’s Manor, she suddenly felt the hairs on her neck stand up, a sense of foreboding creeping over her. It was as if someone had their sights set on her. Liu Ling’er trusted her sixth sense—she knew it never failed her. But who could it be, watching her from the shadows?