The gigolo kept by the matriarch turned out to be the heir to a wealthy family.

Chapter 88 A furious beating of Xue Qing

"Sister, I heard that the professors in the archaeology department are holding a celebration banquet for you. I wonder if we will have the opportunity to attend?" Yun Xinru asked knowingly.

Yun Yao forcefully pulled her hand away and shook it off with obvious disgust.

"I'm full just seeing you, no chance at all," Yun Yao said bluntly.

Yun Xinru wasn't annoyed. When no one was looking, a hint of smugness flashed across her face, and then she immediately put on a pitiful look, as if she had suffered a great injustice.

"Sister, I just wanted to offer my blessings, why are you being so aggressive!"

Yun Yao looked at her coldly, telling her to keep pretending.

Yun Xinru wasn't about to be outdone. Hearing the whispers starting to circulate among the crowd, she became even more smug and continued, "Sister, no matter how much attention you receive, in my eyes you're still just my sister! Can't I even offer you a small token of my affection?"

At this moment, Yun Xinru resembled a younger sister who simply admired her older sister but was not loved by her. Who wouldn't feel sorry for her?

Yun Yao glanced at Yun Xinru, then looked at Bai Mengyan and the others standing not far behind her, a sarcastic smile curling at the corner of her lips.

She wanted to see what Yun Xinru was really up to.

"Alright, since you're so eager to go, remember to prepare a generous gift."

Yun Xinru gripped her sleeves tightly with both hands, but her face still wore a beaming smile.

"Of course, thank you very much, sister."

Yun Yao was utterly disdainful and, not wanting to linger even for a moment, turned to leave.

"Yun Yao." Bai Mengyan's voice rang out from behind Yun Yao.

Yun Yao: "..." With her fiery temper, are these two all tired of living?

"What?" Yun Yao didn't even turn around, her back to Bai Mengyan.

Bai Mengyan stepped forward unhurriedly, her cherry lips parted slightly: "Yun Yao, my brother and I also hope to attend your celebration banquet."

Yun Yao glanced at Su Feng standing next to Bai Mengyan, her eyes flickering slightly.

It turns out this kid is Bai Mengyan's brother.

Su Feng noticed Yun Yao's gaze and awkwardly turned his head away, his eyes darting away.

Yun Yao withdrew her gaze, but she became interested. If Yun Xinru's methods were just child's play in her eyes, then Bai Mengyan's level was far superior to hers, and she could definitely annoy her.

"Sure, it's not like I'm paying for it, so whoever wants to come can come," Yun Yao said nonchalantly.

After she finished speaking, the onlookers around her seemed to be injected with adrenaline and rushed forward to sign up.

Yun Yao: "..." When did she become so popular?

She didn't care how many people came; she didn't care at all.

Seeing Yun Yao surrounded by a noisy crowd from afar, Ge Xiaoxiao felt a pang of anxiety and quickly squeezed in.

"What are you doing?" Ge Xiaoxiao immediately shielded Yun Yao behind her.

When Su Feng heard Ge Xiaoxiao's voice, his pupils contracted sharply. When he looked at the small figure blocking Yun Yao's way, a soft look flashed in his eyes, but he quickly became nervous again.

"Ge Xiaoxiao, why are you always involved? Are you Yun Yao's little shadow?" Su Feng suddenly spoke up.

Ge Xiaoxiao then looked at Bai Mengyan and Su Feng, who were surrounded by people, her eyes filled with vigilance.

"Bullshit! Su Feng, did you arrange this whole thing?" Ge Xiaoxiao said unhappily.

Su Feng was about to say something, but before he could open his mouth, he heard a barrage of vile curses coming from the crowd.

"Ge Xiaoxiao, you glasses girl, what right do you have to talk about Senior Su? He looks like a pumpkin, how dare you come out here with that round face and say such things?" There were quite a few of Su Feng's brainless fans in the crowd.

After the girl finished speaking, the demeanor of two people on the field changed drastically.

Su Feng's usually carefree expression suddenly turned serious, and his sharp gaze shot towards the girl who had spoken, filled with endless coldness.

He was about to walk towards the girl when someone beat him to it.

"Slap—" A crisp slap rang out, and the noisy crowd instantly fell silent.

Yun Yao had just withdrawn her wrist when she saw that her face was full of anger.

The girl who was slapped was clearly stunned. When she came to her senses, her rather delicate face was contorted with rage.

"Yun Yao, you dare to hit me?"

Yun Yao raised her eyebrows and clapped her hands in obvious disdain.

"We've already started fighting, do you think I dare to do it or not?"

The girl covered her left cheek and was slightly stunned. After realizing what had happened, she became even angrier.

"Yun Yao, I'll kill you!" the girl said, raising her hand to slap Yun Yao's left cheek.

Yun Yao stood motionless, as if she were frozen in fear.

Yun Xinru was thrilled as she watched Yun Yao about to be beaten. She already anticipated how miserable Yun Yao would be in the next second.

"Slap—" Another incredibly crisp slap sound.

However, it wasn't Yun Yao who got hit.

The girl's wrist was grabbed by Yun Yao, and her right cheek swelled up at a visible speed.

The girl's eyes were filled with hatred for Yun Yao, her eyes were filled with tears, and her eyes were red.

"Yun Yao, do you even know who I am before you dare to hit me?"

"I don't know, and I don't care to know." Yun Yao shook her off.

The girl fell straight to the ground, staring at Yun Yao with eyes full of resentment.

"Yun Yao, I swear, I will definitely kill you!" the girl said viciously.

Yun Yao didn't take her harsh words to heart. Instead, she coldly glanced at the silent crowd.

"At such a young age, you're already using foul language. Aren't you afraid of karmic retribution? Let me tell you, if there's a next time, that's what will happen to you."

Looking at the slender figure blocking her way, Ge Xiaoxiao's eyes suddenly welled up with tears.

To prevent things from escalating to an irreversible point, Ge Xiaoxiao stepped forward and pulled Yun Yao back.

"Yun Yao, the professor is still waiting for you. Let's go."

Yun Yao glanced at the girl on the ground, said nothing more, and turned to leave with Ge Xiaoxiao.

However, as she passed by Bai Mengyan and the others, Yun Yao gave them a meaningful look.

Yun Yao was pulled away, and Ge Xiaoxiao only let go of her when they reached the corner.

Yun Yao looked at the thin figure in front of her, trembling, and felt a little strange.

"Ge Xiaoxiao, what's wrong?"

When Yun Yao realized something was wrong and stood in front of her, she saw that the little girl was actually crying.

"What's wrong? If you're still not satisfied, I'll pull her over and apologize to you!" Yun Yao was a little at a loss.

Just as she was wondering how to comfort the child, she saw Ge Xiaoxiao raise her eyes, which were misty with tears.

"Ge..."

Before Yun Yao could finish speaking, a small figure rushed into her arms.

Yun Yao stood there, her hands dangling in the air, unsure of where to put them.

Hearing the sobs of the person in her arms, Yun Yao also felt that the front of her clothes was already wet.

Finally, the panic and helplessness in her eyes gradually disappeared, turning into tenderness.

She placed her hand on Ge Xiaoxiao's back and patted her gently.

"Okay, it's alright now. I'll protect you from now on." I'll protect you from being bullied by anyone.

This is... God's promise.