But Li Jiaya is like a little wild cat; she won’t go down without a fight. She lowered her head and bit the other person’s arm.

Lian Jinshu gasped sharply, raising his hand to chop at the back of the opponent’s neck. Just as he was about to strike, his hand was caught. He looked up to see an incredibly exquisite face.

"Molesting in broad daylight?" Shu Luo initially wanted to find Li Yi to complain and teach this brat a lesson. Unexpectedly, he saw the girl being bullied, so he rushed over. He inexplicably disliked seeing others bully her, especially given that this other person’s gaze was not pure, revealing their scheming intentions.

Li Jiaya took the opportunity to break free from her captor and hid behind Shu Luo. At this moment, she wasn’t stupid enough to bicker with him.

A ruthless glint flashed in Lian Jinshu’s eyes, but he quickly restrained it, "Who are you?" Just from the grip on his wrist, he knew this person practiced martial arts.

"Just a passerby." Shu Luo shrugged.

"Then don’t meddle in others’ affairs." Lian Jinshu took a deep breath, "Jiaya and I are engaged, so..."

"You’re full of crap!" Li Jiaya shouted, "I have nothing to do with you."

Shu Luo smiled, "Sir, it seems like you’re the one making assumptions. This is Dapu East Village, not your home. Flirting with innocent women in broad daylight could land you in jail."

"Our engagement was acknowledged by her parents. It’s just that Jiaya and I have a small misunderstanding; we’re just having a spat. I just came from the Li family, you can ask Uncle Li and Auntie Li if you don’t believe me." Lian Jinshu’s smile was flawless.

Shu Luo turned to look at Li Jiaya.

Li Jiaya felt a bit frustrated. She realized that in front of her parents, Lian Jinshu was an absolute gentleman. But as soon as they left, he turned into a complete rogue. She glanced at Shu Luo’s slightly teasing eyes and couldn’t help but sigh, "Lian Jinshu, do you know why I don’t fancy you?"

Lian Jinshu frowned.

"Because the man I like is him." Li Jiaya said, moving a small step closer to Shu Luo, "It was previously his prominent family that made me afraid to say it, but now Madam Ruyi has made the decision for me, betrothing me to Young Master Shu. He is better looking than you and has more status and position. I’d have to be blind to like you, so just stop pestering me."

Shu Luo’s eyes widened in shock, not knowing what to say for a moment.

Lian Jinshu frowned even more deeply, "You two..."

"We’re just about to go back and confront my parents. I didn’t say anything before because I didn’t want to hurt you, thinking you’d understand if I was subtle. But you are persistent, so excuse me." Li Jiaya looked at Lian Jinshu’s changed expression, feeling immeasurably pleased. She then tugged Shu Luo and left.

Shu Luo finally snapped out of it, wanting to shake her off, but Li Jiaya held tightly onto his arm, lowering her voice, "Young Master Shu, consider it me owing you, please help me this time. Otherwise, I’ll either marry this scum or jump into the river to kill myself. Do you have the heart to see me end up like that?"

"How is that my problem? You even bit me just now." Shu Luo said, raising his arm, "You’re like a dog."