I Became the Eye Candy: Four Bigshots Claimed to be My Dad?-Chapter 116: The Academy’s Guards
Sang Rui’s face darkened. ’What perfect timing.’
"Seventh Prince, call them off," Zhang Fuzi said gravely.
Sang Rui ignored him. ’Since Zhang Fuzi has no regard for the academy’s rules, then I don’t need to follow them either.’
"If you do not stop now, Seventh Prince, I will report this matter to the Emperor."
"You’re clearly biased. Go ahead and tell my Father Emperor—I’m not afraid. You were the one who broke the rules first. I was merely following your example. When it comes down to it, this is all your fault," Sang Rui retorted, feeling no guilt whatsoever.
"Ngh... cough..."
A guard held Ye Qianning suspended in the air.
She was rather chubby, and her spring clothes weren’t very thick. The guard held her by the scruff of her clothes, the fabric digging in and causing her immense discomfort.
"Little Fatty?"
Sang Zhi cried out in shock, then turned to the guard. "Let her go! Now!"
"Miss Xiang?"
Qian Zhuye was also stunned. ’If he keeps holding her like that,’ he thought, ’Miss Xiang will suffocate!’
Worry flooded Zhang Fuzi’s face. Seeing that Sang Rui had no intention of stopping, he had no choice but to summon the academy’s guards.
Eight academy guards descended, surrounding the Hidden Guard. Two of them darted forward to attack. The Hidden Guard, still holding Ye Qianning, hastily dodged aside.
He had barely dodged the first attack when the next one came, incredibly fast. Unable to evade in time, he was struck by a palm strike from one of the academy guards. His body shot out the window like a kite with a snapped string, but his grip on Ye Qianning never loosened.
"Little Fatty!"
"Miss Xiang!" 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞
"Senior Sister!" Zhang Fuzi cried out, his heart pounding in terror. All thoughts of saving face were gone as his shout rang clearly in everyone’s ears.
The academy students were already shocked by the scene unfolding before them, but Zhang Fuzi’s cry of "Senior Sister" left them completely dumbfounded.
’Who was Zhang Fuzi calling out to?’
Sang Rui had felt a flicker of fear seeing his guard overwhelmed, but his eyes lit up when he saw the man fly out the window with Ye Qianning. "Quick, kill her!"
Hearing the order, the guard flung Ye Qianning away just before he hit the ground.
Ye Qianning was tossed high into the air. A fall from that height would leave her crippled, if not dead.
"Little Fatty!"
Sang Zhi cried out and rushed to the window.
The hearts of the others clenched in shock, and they all scrambled to run outside.
Hearing the shouts, Ye Qianning felt a stir in her heart. She remained completely still as she was tossed up and began to fall. ’I knew someone would come for me.’
Her chubby frame was caught by a pair of strong arms. Though she’d known someone would catch her, she was still a little surprised by who it was.
Qian Fanji landed gently, holding the small girl in his arms.
Sang Zhi’s heart, which had leaped into his throat, finally settled. The shock, however, still lingered on his face.
Zhang Fuzi also breathed a sigh of relief. ’She’s the Headmaster’s newest Direct Disciple, and he’s grown quite fond of her. If anything had happened to her on my watch, how could I ever face the old man?’
Seeing her caught, Sang Rui’s young face twisted in fury. ’Useless! My guards are all useless!’
"Uncle," Qian Zhuye said, his face lighting up with joy.
After being held by the scruff of her clothes, Ye Qianning’s breathing was ragged. She clutched her small hand to her neck, coughing repeatedly.
Qian Fanji lowered his gaze, his eyes landing on Sang Rui. "Seventh Prince, I will report the matter of you deploying Hidden Guards within the academy to the Emperor. As for your... ’insights’ just now, I will be sure to relay them to His Majesty, word for word."
"Then report it! If I dare to do it, I’m not afraid of my Father Emperor finding out." Sang Rui was used to getting his way; he feared no one at court.
"Then you’d best be prepared for the consequences, Seventh Prince," Qian Fanji said coldly.
