Chen Yu’s movements did not escape Ruan Xingyao’s eyes.
Although she was busy comforting Buguo, her curiosity about Chen Yu only grew stronger.
This man who was deliberately assigned to her side—was he friend or foe?
What exactly was his purpose?
Ruan Xingyao couldn’t figure it out, but there was one thing she was certain of: if Chen Yu really harbored bad intentions toward her, she probably wouldn’t be his match.
After all, inside a city, she couldn’t summon beasts to deal with Chen Yu.
Little animals like rats, bugs, cats, and dogs might be useful against ordinary people who didn’t understand her, but someone like Chen Yu, who was clearly assigned to target her, was likely already well prepared.
Ruan Xingyao felt a headache coming on.
Just how was she supposed to turn this guy into an ally?
While she was lost in thought, the crowd around them started to stir.
“I can’t be mistaken! That’s our Streamer Starry! I never imagined Streamer Starry would actually come to Changcheng! And I ran into her! My luck is insane!”
“Really, really, really? You mean the Starry streamer who can understand what animals are saying?”
“That’s awesome! It’s Streamer Starry! The dog is saved!”
“Wow! I actually got to see the real Streamer Starry! Starry, can you sign an autograph for me?”
Someone shouted and rushed toward Ruan Xingyao.
Luckily, Ruan Xingzhuo and You Huan reacted quickly and blocked the person.
However, even with the two of them shielding her tightly, it was impossible to withstand so many people.
They could guard the front, but not the back.
Soon, people were pressing in, ignoring whether Ruan Xingyao was willing, sticking close to her and snapping photos nonstop.
Some had even started live-streaming, broadcasting the fact they had run into Streamer Starry.
The small plaza, already crowded with onlookers, grew even more packed.
Changcheng’s temperature had been soaring over forty degrees for days, and even though it was evening, the heat lingered.
Ruan Xingyao was squeezed to the point of completely losing her patience.
She struggled to fish something out of her backpack, then raised her hand high, flashing her work ID.
“Everyone, step back! Police business! Anyone who comes closer will be arrested for obstructing official duties!”
As soon as she said this, some people really did back off.
Since Ruan Xingyao had earlier told Chen Yu to contact the police, the more timid ones didn’t dare get too close.
But of course, where there are timid people, there are bold ones.
Some refused to believe it and still tried to crowd toward Ruan Xingyao.
After all, based on the information they knew, she was just an overnight sensation—a female streamer who had created the gimmick of being able to understand animal voices, becoming a one-of-a-kind internet celebrity.
Even though some had seen her live-stream assisting the police in solving cases, many still believed it was nothing more than a publicity stunt.
They didn’t think Ruan Xingyao was any different from other female streamers.
Especially those who normally had no chance to get close to one—now that they had the opportunity, how could they possibly let it slip away?
Ruan Xingyao was growing more and more impatient with these people.
Her face went cold as she raised her work ID even higher.
“This is your last chance—three seconds. If you don’t back off, you’ll all be arrested!” Ruan Xingyao declared.
She counted down: “Three! Two! One!”
By coincidence, the sound of sirens really did ring out, coming closer and closer.
People are always quick to avoid risk—some who had been pushing forward toward Ruan Xingyao quickly backed away after hearing the sirens.
Sure, they loved the spectacle, and bumping into a major internet celebrity stirred their curiosity, but no one wanted to get themselves arrested just for the fun of it.
But while some had sense, there were always troublemakers.
Seeing that much of the crowd had dispersed, one stubborn man insisted on pressing closer to Ruan Xingyao.
In fact, he even said smugly: “I know this is just some trick you cooked up, but don’t worry—I’ve already broadcast it live for you. You’ll get even more popular!”
As he spoke, he shoved his sweaty, greasy face toward hers, breathing hot air right at her, and said: “Come on, pretty streamer, let’s go live together—you can help boost my stream too!”
Saying that, he even reached out to sling his arm around her shoulder.
That was the last straw for Ruan Xingzhuo!
He lifted his foot and kicked the man straight in the stomach.
Sure, he couldn’t hold off a whole crowd—but one guy? That, he could handle!
“Don’t you dare touch my sister with your filthy hands!” Ruan Xingzhuo roared.
He wasn’t blind—he’d seen this man groping the women around him as he pushed forward.
Clearly, he was just a sleazy creep.
To let a guy like that touch his sister would disgust him to death!
The man was overweight, his body covered in fat, but it was all for show—he had no real strength.
With the full-force kick Ruan Xingzhuo landed, he collapsed instantly, sprawling on the ground like a slab of rotten meat, clutching his stomach and rolling in pain.
He tried to curse, but the blow had left him so winded he could hardly breathe.
And with the ground temperature soaring well above forty degrees, the heat was so unbearable he couldn’t stand it for even a second.
He was forced to grit his teeth through the pain and scramble back to his feet.
That short moment of suffering had already drained nearly all his strength.
Bent over, panting heavily, he struggled for a long while before he could catch his breath.
The onlookers, seeing this, were finally intimidated.
After all, the vicious kick Ruan Xingzhuo had landed just now wasn’t something anyone could shrug off.
Still, there were always those who couldn’t keep their mouths shut.
“What kind of person is this? Just got famous for a few days and already letting it get to her head! Taking a photo with you is a compliment! With that kind of attitude, you call yourself a top streamer? I say you should just quit the internet!”
“Exactly! She’s just some nobody propped up by someone—what’s with the arrogance? Looking down on us ordinary folks? If it weren’t for us ordinary folks’ tips, you wouldn’t even be famous! How can you forget your roots like that?”
Ruan Xingzhuo snapped his head around, glaring at the speakers with eyes sharp and fierce like an angry young leopard.
He growled, “I’m the one who kicked him. If you’ve got a problem, come at me! Don’t do disgusting crap yourselves and then try to dump the blame on others. Never seen such shameless people!”
He’d noticed those few earlier—they were just like the man he’d kicked, all the same filthy kind.
If he cursed them out, they deserved every word!
You Huan also lifted her chin, hands on her hips, and said, “Stop flattering yourselves. With faces like yours, always trying to take advantage, and now you want to share in the credit for someone else’s tips? Please—you don’t deserve it!”
The few who’d been mouthing off, no matter how indignant they felt, didn’t dare to argue back after being put down like that.
They liked to run their mouths, but they were cowards at heart.
Besides, a squad of police officers had already pushed their way through the crowd and were walking toward them.
— The end of the Chapter–
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