Rebirth: The Comeback of the Girl
Chapter 80: Pretentiousness

Chapter 80: Chapter 80: Pretentiousness

Bai Yong was completely terrified, foolishly watching Sister Xiao Yu beat the man on the ground until his face was covered in blood (actually just nosebleed), not even daring to cry out.

The man on the ground was also so frightened by the girl’s ferocity that he didn’t dare to fight back, just kept covering his head and dodging around.

In the eerily quiet scene, only the sounds ’plop’, ’plop’ continuously echoed.

Zhen Yu continued to swing at least a dozen more times before casually tossing aside the black bag in her hand, and then placing her right foot on the man’s chest.

She bent over slightly, her voice not loud, but to the man, it sounded like the low chant of a demon.

"Speak! Were you thinking of abducting me?!"

The man was already so beaten that he couldn’t orient himself, unable to distinguish whether he was lying in the snow for too long, or if the coldness in his heart was even more severe, and he visibly shivered.

The girl’s face in his eyes was beautiful, but her gaze was as terrifying as a hellish ghoul.

-

"Little sister!!!"

Zhen Yan, having not found any trace of others in the other direction and worried about his sister’s safety, decided to come back to check.

What he didn’t expect to see was such a scene.

His sister had a smile on her face, but her whole being emitted a deep and ominous menace.

Zhen Yan forcefully suppressed the fear in his heart and rushed to her, immediately noticing the man’s miserable condition on the ground, and hurriedly went up to embrace his sister.

It wasn’t clear whether he was trying to comfort Zhen Yu or because he himself felt scared.

"Xiao, Yu." Zhen Yan’s voice was hoarse, he struggled to say: "Don’t be afraid~ Don’t be angry~"

After being held by her brother, Zhen Yu instantly withdrew her smile, expressionless, she glanced down at the man and withdrew her foot.

She whispered to Zhen Yan: "Brother, take Xiao Yong far away from here, I have something to say to him."

Zhen Yan nodded repeatedly, pulling up Xiao Baiyong and turned to leave.

Children are often very sensitive; Bai Yong, being pulled by Zhen Yan, obediently didn’t utter a sound and followed him.

-

After seeing her brother and Bai Yong standing far away, Zhen Yu squatted in front of the man.

"Let’s send you to the police station for some tea," Zhen Yu said with an icy tone.

"No! Please!" The man’s speech was unclear.

"I don’t feel at ease leaving you outside..."

"Feel at ease! Feel at ease!" the man hastily cried out, "I promise I won’t seek revenge!"

"Heh~" Zhen Yu sneered, her lips curling up in a barely-there smile: "If we meet again, I’ll accuse you of kidnapping,"

"You won’t see me!" The man scrambled to his feet, speaking while running, "I’ll go around your family’s place from now on!"

After pushing away the bicycle, he quickly pedaled away.

Zhen Yu watched the man’s retreating figure, silently sighing in relief, feeling almost exhausted enough to collapse on the ground.

Without a phone to call the police, two older kids with a toddler, managing to scare the man away was already her utmost effort.

In winter every house door is closed, if that man got desperate and fierce, she couldn’t have waited for someone to come help.

And being strangers, would people believe you? Would they help you?

-

Zhen Yu slowly stood up, her gaze darkening slightly as she caught a glimpse of a red patch on the snow.

She nudged the snow with her foot, and in front of her was pure white again.

All things that are not beautiful in this world equally require a pristine appearance.

She was no exception.

Turning around and not looking back towards her brother, the emotional weight inside Zhen Yu gradually dispersed.

Zhen Yan opened his mouth, hesitantly said: "That person..."

"You won’t see him again."

"Oh." Seemingly comprehending.

Zhen Yu didn’t explain further, only saying: "Let’s go home."

"Okay."

Bai Yong hid behind Zhen Yan as soon as he saw Zhen Yu approaching, and then peeked out his little head to sneak a look at Zhen Yu.

Zhen Yan held Bai Yong’s hand in one hand, and his sister’s in the other, walking in the middle.

Zhen Yu glanced at the child and silently withdrew her gaze after seeing his reaction.

Halfway through, they encountered the Han Family Brothers and the Fu Family members who were looking for them.

Bai Xue immediately rushed to hug her brother, crying and hitting him, "Xiao Yong! Are you silly? Following someone just for a candied haw? You’re never eating candied haws again!"

Bai Yong burst into loud tears.

"Oh~oh~~ Don’t be scared, Xiao Yong~ We’re home now~" Mrs. Fu quickly bent down to pick him up and comforted him while patting his back.

Then she turned to Bai Xue and said, "Oh dear~ Xiao Yong must be terrified! Stop scolding him for now..."

Seeing her brother sobbing hard, Bai Xue quickly changed her tone and joined her aunt in comforting him.

Han Mingyue approached and took a careful look at Zhen Yu, noticing she seemed a bit nervous, and called out, "Xiao Yu~"

"Ah?" Zhen Yu responded blankly, her mind entirely on Bai Yong.

She anxiously watched the little boy, unsure of how he would describe the recent events to everyone after he finished crying.

If everyone thought she was fierce, how could she explain herself to be believed...

She didn’t want and couldn’t teach a five-year-old boy to lie for her, so she could only wait nervously for the situation to unfold.

In this life, she didn’t want to be alone again, but if everyone was afraid of her...

Han Mingyue, seeing Zhen Yu distracted, asked worriedly, "Are you alright?"

"I’m fine." Zhen Yu responded nonchalantly without even looking at Han Mingyue.

Han Mingyue realized Zhen Yu was brushing her off and reluctantly didn’t confront her as there were too many people around.

Zhen Yan silently watched the two, suddenly hugged Zhen Yu’s shoulders tightly.

Zhen Yu turned her head to look at her brother, knowing he was also very scared, which was why he hadn’t spoken to her all the way.

At that moment, Zhen Yan nodded firmly at his sister and said with a deep voice, "It’s okay, little sister! Your brother is here!"

Zhen Yu’s eyes softened, and she leaned gently into her brother’s embrace, "Mm."

Han Mingyue pursed her lips, feeling awkward being excluded.

And a bit...lost.

Luckily, Han Jiayang also came over then and asked, "What are you two being so affectionate about?"

Zhen Yu stood up and said, "Cold."

Zhen Yan: "..."

Finally, Bai Yong stopped crying with a burp.

Mrs. Fu urged everyone not to stay outside in the cold and to quickly head home.

Only Fu Yu was left watching the Fu Family house, pacing anxiously outside the yard.

Seeing the group truly brought Bai Yong back, he rushed over joyously.

"Mom! Did you really get cousin back? Who was so capable?"

Mrs. Fu, also eager to know the details as curiosity is a woman’s nature, called everyone to head to the Fu House first.

Zhen Yan didn’t follow the crowd inside but went to lock up his own courtyard.

Soon, a group of people was sitting around the platform in the Fu House, with Bai Yong leaning on Mrs. Fu.

Mrs. Fu asked softly how Bai Yong was lured away, everyone listening intently.

After Zhen Yan took off his padded jacket and sat down, he focused all his attention on Bai Yong, ready to cover for his sister if the kid said anything wrong.

Mom was right, a girl’s reputation is very important!

Bai Yong responded to questions logically and clearly, which reassured Mrs. Fu.

It seems there wasn’t any serious issue.

If there had been an incident, whether the child was lost or terrified, she couldn’t escape being blamed.