Chapter 1

C1 – You Dare To Set Me Up!!!

“Lin Yuxing! If you value your well-being, swiftly surrender the jade pendant and cease this pretense of vulnerability,” one of the teachers admonished sternly, placing his hands on his hips, addressing the young man who teetered on the brink of collapse.

The youth in green attire cast his gaze downward, his eyelashes quivering gently. Upon hearing these words, a shiver coursed through his entire body, and he abruptly lifted his eyes, fixing a cold, unwavering stare upon the person standing before him. This icy glare forced the latter to retreat several steps in fear.

“You...!” You...! Why the hostility! Yao Li, considering the long-standing friendship between our families, I merely reclaimed the jade pendant. Do you need to hide it so shamelessly!”nove(l)bi(n.)com

“Very well!” “You can come retrieve the jade pendant tomorrow morning. I assure you it will be returned to its rightful owner,” the young man retorted to his teacher with a touch of mockery, a sardonic smile curving his lips. The current persona was no longer the same; it was now Lin Yuxing, the master of this post-apocalyptic world.

With those words, the youth was assisted in turning around. His limping and feeble appearance transformed into one of resolve, standing tall and proud like a resilient bamboo. Meanwhile, those seeking to collect debts beat a hasty retreat with their tails between their legs.

Lin Yuxing wearily massaged his temples. Having recently assimilated the memories of the original owner, he required some time to make sense of everything. Nevertheless, certain matters demanded immediate attention. If they aimed to play dirty tricks on him, he would return the favor with a grand gesture.

Observing his younger brother’s submission, a pair of deep, dark eyes betrayed a strong undercurrent of mockery. “Li Xiangyu, don’t assume that I, the Young Master, am oblivious to your intentions! Release Yuchen, or I’ll teach you a lesson!”

Li Xiangyu received a scolding that left him dumbfounded. In his recollection, Lin Yuxing had always been a well-mannered and gentle individual.

“Yuxing, I’ve promised to marry you and have you as my partner,” Li Xiang Yu playfully teased, “Enough with the jokes.”

Lin Yuxing realized that he couldn’t prolong this any further, as it might jeopardize Yuchen too. He urgently called out, “Ah Yao, Dad, please come quickly! We’ve apprehended the intruder!”

Li Xiang Yu was taken aback, immediately releasing Lin Yuchen and making a dash for the door. However, someone who had been lying in wait swiftly emerged and bound Li Xiang Yu in front of Lin Yuxing.

“This is utterly shameless! Just get rid of him!” Lin Yuchen massaged his arm and fumed. But before Lin Yuxing and the others could interrogate him, another assertive and irate voice resounded from beyond the courtyard gate.

“Lin Yuxing! Produce the jade pendant right away, or I’ll teach you a lesson!” Late at night, Lee Su, unable to sleep, had come to retrieve the jade pendant.

Lin Yuxing couldn’t help but chuckle softly. It was better that Lee Su arrived early rather than later. His son had just arrived, and his mother was close behind, “Dad, he’s here, isn’t he?” To resolve all of this, it would be most advantageous to involve the Village Chief and the others.