Chapter 151: The Son of Destiny Was Hit Hard One After Another!
"Linlin, my dear, if you don't tell the truth, then don't blame me for teaching you a good lesson. I was especially lenient with you last time~"
Shen Anyu looked at Jiang Linlin meaningfully, his eyes swimming with a playful yet dangerous light. His voice was low, magnetic, and carried a hint of a threat that only the two of them understood—a reminder of the intimate "punishments" in the bedroom.
Jiang Linlin's delicate body trembled visibly. She bit her lower lip until it turned white, and her clear, beautiful eyes welled up with a layer of mist, looking as if she were about to cry.
She felt trapped in a cage of her own making. How could Brother Shen be like this? She was in such a difficult position!
Was she supposed to admit her relationship with Brother Shen right here, in front of everyone? In front of her best friend, Liu Mi?
'No, that would hurt Mi Mi... She will hate me!'
But looking at Brother Shen's assertive gaze, she knew him too well. He was a tyrant. If she didn't tell the truth now, if she tried to hide him again, the consequences would be severe. He might do something even more outrageous to force her hand.
"Shen! Let go of Jiang Linlin right now!"
Xu Ping'an, however, misread the situation completely. Seeing Jiang Linlin's tears and trembling, he thought Shen Anyu had some leverage over her or was physically forcing her.
His sense of mission as a "Guardian Knight" burned even brighter. He stepped forward, glaring at Shen Anyu with righteous indignation.
"You are hurting her! Can't you see she is afraid?"
However, Shen Anyu didn't even spare him a glance. He kept his eyes locked on Jiang Linlin, waiting.
Under Shen Anyu's half-smile, the pressure became suffocating. Jiang Linlin finally couldn't bear it. The fear of Shen Anyu's displeasure outweighed the fear of the social fallout.
She lowered her head deeply, burying her chin in her chest, not daring to look at her best friend, Liu Mi. Her voice was small, trembling like a leaf in the wind, but clear enough for everyone to hear:
"I... my boyfriend... is also Brother Shen!"
"..."
The air in the cafeteria seemed to freeze instantly.
What???
Xu Ping'an was struck by lightning when he heard this. His body stiffened, and his mind instantly went blank, as if someone had pulled the plug on his brain.
The words echoed in his skull like a curse. My boyfriend is also Brother Shen.
What did that mean?
What did Jiang Linlin—the pure, innocent, untouched white flower of Modu University—mean by that?
Her boyfriend was also Shen???
"How... how could this be? This... this..."
Xu Ping'an staggered back a step, his face draining of all color.
Shen Anyu was already involved with Su Hongmian (The Ice Queen) and Liu Mi (The Fox Spirit), the two famous campus beauties. That was already a miracle of scumbag engineering.
But now... how could he also be Jiang Linlin's boyfriend?
"Does this mean... could it be... that all three top campus beauties of Modu University have been taken by Shen Anyu?"
"The Holy Trinity... collected by one man?"
After Xu Ping'an suddenly realized the implication, he completely broke down. His entire worldview collapsed. His mentality shattered into dust.
He looked at Shen Anyu with trembling eyes, his heart exploding with a jealousy so potent it tasted like bile.
Why?
Why is the world so unfair?
The three campus beauties of Modu University—Su Hongmian, Jiang Linlin, and Liu Mi—their reputations were widespread. They were the dreams of thousands of men. Countless rich second generations, geniuses, and handsome seniors had tried to pursue them, only to be rejected coldly.
Yet, they had all been taken by this Shen Anyu.
"Who exactly is this Shen? Is he a god? Or a demon?"
[Ding! Child of Destiny Xu Ping'an was struck by lightning! Plundering +9999 Destiny Value!]
[Ding! Child of Destiny Xu Ping'an exploded with jealousy! Plundering +29999 Destiny Value!]
[Ding! Child of Destiny Xu Ping'an's envy reached maximum! Plundering +30000 Destiny Value!]
…
Shen Anyu stood there, calm and elegant, listening contentedly to the System notifications ringing in his ear. It was the sound of a harvest.
He continuously gained Destiny Value, the numbers scrolling up like a slot machine jackpot.
Looking at Xu Ping'an's face, which was twisted with jealousy and despair, Shen Anyu couldn't be happier.
'If not for Xu Ping'an's Heaven-Defying item, the [Damage Reflection Aura], I would have slapped him to death long ago to stop his incessant chatter. But breaking his mind is far more profitable.'
Now, in a blink of an eye, he had gained over seventy thousand Destiny Value. This "fake young master" was truly a fat sheep.
Shen Anyu analyzed the situation coldly.
'Although there is no immediate way to physically destroy him due to the Damage Reflection Aura... the System proves that mental damage works. As long as I continuously plunder his Destiny Value until it reaches zero... he will lose the [Child of Destiny] Halo.'
'Once the Halo is gone, the plot armor fails. Then dealing with Xu Ping'an would be as simple as crushing an ant.'
Shen Anyu's thoughts drifted to the intel he had received.
'Xu Ping'an has two older sisters. Xu Ruoshui and Xu Ruoxue. The main heroines connected to him.'
Recalling the photos of the mature, capable CEO sister and the cold, intellectual doctor sister, Shen Anyu's lips curved into a playful, predatory smile.
'Since you covet my women... I will take care of your sisters for you. It's only fair exchange.'
Meanwhile, Xu Ping'an, standing a few meters away, inexplicably felt his eyelid twitch violently. A chill ran down his spine, causing his heart to pound. It was a premonition of doom, as if something unfavorable was about to happen to him or his family.
However, this feeling quickly disappeared, drowned out by the overwhelming jealousy. He thought it was just an illusion caused by stress.
At this moment, Xu Ping'an looked at the tableau before him.
Shen Anyu stood in the center. He was holding Jiang Linlin's hand intimately. Su Hongmian was standing close, looking annoyed but not leaving. Liu Mi was clinging to his arm, smiling triumphantly.
The three goddesses revolved around him like planets around the sun.
Xu Ping'an's heart was overflowing with envy and jealousy. He couldn't hold it back anymore. He voiced his confusion and bewilderment, shouting hoarsely:
"Shen! Who exactly are you?! How could you win over Su Hongmian, Liu Mi, and Jiang Linlin all at once? The three campus beauties! Do you use black magic? Who on earth are you?"
Xu Ping'an racked his brain but couldn't understand. Winning over even one of them was a feat worthy of legend. But all three? Simultaneously? And they knew about each other?
It defied logic!
What made Xu Ping'an even more incredulous was the reaction of the girls.
At this very moment, the three girls—Su Hongmian, Liu Mi, and Jiang Linlin—though some were angry (Su Hongmian), some scheming (Liu Mi), and some pitiful (Jiang Linlin)... none of them had fallen out with Shen Anyu.
None of them had slapped Shen Anyu fiercely and stormed off.
Especially Su Hongmian!
Xu Ping'an knew that this arrogant young lady would not be polite. At the business banquet, she had splashed wine on him for a mere clumsy pickup line. She was a tiger!
But now? Although Su Hongmian's pretty face was flushed with anger and she ground her silver teeth, seemingly wanting to bite Shen Anyu... she hadn't left. She hadn't broken up. She was tolerating it!
How was this possible?
At this moment, Xu Ping'an was practically questioning his existence. Was he the protagonist, or was he an NPC in someone else's harem game?
Shen Anyu looked at the screaming boy. His incomparably handsome face remained calm and indifferent, like a god looking at a noisy cricket.
He said faintly, his voice carrying an unquestionable nobility:
"You are not worthy to know my identity."
With that, Shen Anyu didn't waste another second. He turned around, gesturing to the girls.
"Let's go. The air here is stale."
He took Liu Mi, Jiang Linlin, and Su Hongmian and strode away, leaving a stylish back view for the stunned crowd.
Xu Ping'an was left standing there, alone.
He was stunned. After he reacted to the insult, he gritted his teeth until his gums bled. His face twisted into a mask of hideous rage.
"Bastard! This guy is a bastard…!"
"Damn it! Acting so arrogant! Who do you think you are? I'm a rich second generation too, alright? I am the Young Master of the Xu Family! Do you think just because your surname is Shen, you're the Young Master of the Yanxia Shen Family or something?"
(Little did he know, Shen Anyu was exactly that).
"Damn it…!"
"Why isn't it me? Why am I not the one enjoying such luck with women? I have the System! I should be the King!"
Xu Ping'an's heart was sour, like he was eating lemons soaked in vinegar. It bubbled with acidity and hate.
He kicked a stone violently, then stormed out of the cafeteria, needing to vent his frustration.
He walked aimlessly towards the secluded park area of the campus, muttering curses under his breath.
"Woof woof woof…"
Just then, a growling sound emerged from the bushes.
A hungry stray dog, a large mongrel with matted fur and red eyes, jumped out. It had likely been agitated by the noise or hunger.
It lunged straight at Xu Ping'an.
"Ah!"
"It's over…"
Xu Ping'an's mind instantly went blank. He was just a university student with zero combat experience. He was so scared that he trembled all over, his adrenaline surged, and his legs turned to jelly. He couldn't move.
Chomp!
The stray dog bit at Xu Ping'an's right calf savagely.
However, the next scene astonished Xu Ping'an!
He felt the impact. He saw the dog's jaw clamp down.
The stray dog with red eyes bit down hard on Xu Ping'an's right calf with its sharp, pale teeth, tearing through the fabric of his jeans.
But then...
Crack!
A sickening sound of bone breaking echoed. But it didn't come from Xu Ping'an.
Yelp!
What Xu Ping'an found incredible was that the stray dog suddenly released him, yelping in agony. It tumbled backward, convulsing on the grass.
It rolled on the ground, whimpering, blood leaking from its mouth. It looked as if it had been the one bitten by a steel trap.
Then, terrified, it scrambled up and ran away with its tail between its legs, limping heavily.
Xu Ping'an stood there, frozen.
He keenly noticed something. There was a bloody tooth mark... not on his leg, but appearing out of nowhere on the stray dog's right calf as it ran away!
And he himself?
He felt no pain at all.
Xu Ping'an hurriedly pulled up his pant leg with shaking hands.
His skin was smooth. There was no injury on his right calf. Not even a scratch. Only a bit of saliva on his jeans.
"How... how is this possible? This, this, this…"
Xu Ping'an was shocked. This scene made him feel as if he were hallucinating.
"I... I didn't get hurt? The dog got hurt instead?"
After he came to his senses, a realization hit him like a truck.
Xu Ping'an was overjoyed. A wild, ecstatic grin spread across his face. He excitedly clenched his fists and muttered to himself:
"Could it be... Could it be that I have a superpower?"
"I reflected the damage?!"
Subsequently, Xu Ping'an conducted a series of experiments. He punched a tree—his hand didn't hurt, but the bark exploded as if hit by a hammer. He slapped himself—his face felt nothing, but his hand stung.
He discovered that he actually possessed the superpower of [Damage Reflection]!
This made Xu Ping'an extremely excited, thrilled, and ecstatic! His depression from the cafeteria vanished instantly.
"Hahaha! I knew it! I, Xu Ping'an, am indeed no ordinary person! I am the protagonist!"
"I'm truly amazing! I don't know when I awakened a superpower, but this is invincible!"
His confidence surged back, stronger and more arrogant than before.
"Shen! You pretty boy! Just you wait!"
"I have a superpower now! I am invincible! I will definitely make a comeback. I will steal your women, crush your face, and make you kneel!"
"You just wait for me…"
Just as Xu Ping'an was excited, ecstatic, full of fantasies about his revenge, and brimming with ambition...
"A cup to the morning sun, a cup to the moonlight…"
Suddenly, the melodious sound of the song "Xiao Chou" (The Clown) rang out from his pocket; it was his phone ringing.
The ringtone felt strangely ironic in this situation.
Xu Ping'an took out his phone and saw the caller ID. It was a call from his eldest sister, Xu Ruoshui.
He immediately answered with a chuckle, eager to share his good mood (though hiding his power).
"Big Sister! What's up? I'm having a great day!"
However, the voice on the other end was cold, trembling, and filled with a suppressed fury he had never heard before.
"Xu Ping'an... Come home. Immediately."
"What???"
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