Forced into a romantic relationship

Chapter 17 Bandits Enter the City
Lin Anyu had claimed not long ago that he had to leave temporarily, and at this moment, everyone was making final preparations in the room.

"The last time I was this nervous was probably during New Year's Day..."

Feeling the cool breeze from the air conditioner, Han Zhou couldn't help but recall that embarrassing incident from the past.

As graduation approached, many classmates prepared performances for the New Year's Eve party.

Han Zhou was unprepared, but Lin Anyu, without saying anything beforehand, dragged him onto the stage to perform a rap after the party started.

He had never touched this thing in either of his lives, and couldn't even fart. But Lin Anyu held him down and wouldn't let him leave. In the end, he managed to hold on with a strong sense of conviction, which was incredibly embarrassing.

The students seemed to treat this as a skit.

The despair lies in the fact that, since the separation is imminent, many students will film the show to keep as a memento, and this show was no exception. Therefore, many people have this video, which can be described as a dark history.

Including the guzheng.

Looking back now, it seems that the reason they gradually developed the habit of taking pictures of each other's embarrassing moments to make fun of each other started from this day.

Before Han Zhou arrived, he didn't really care, thinking it was just an entertainment performance. However, whenever he thought about showing off with a toy gun in front of so many strangers, he couldn't help but scratch his toes. He wondered how the others could remain so calm.

I guess I'm still too shy...

Just then, Meng Feixiang suddenly leaned over and said, "Han Zhou, I want to discuss something with you."

Han Zhou snapped out of his thoughts and looked at him, asking, "What is it?"

"that……"

Meng Feixiang looked a little embarrassed and stammered, "How about... you be the team leader later?"

"Team leader? I remember you were the one who volunteered for this task."

Han Zhou found it a bit strange. Meng Feixiang was a class committee member in their high school. He was very proactive in his work and was also good-looking, so he was very popular in the class.

This guy just volunteered to be the team leader, and he didn't seem like he was just showing off. Why did he suddenly change his mind?

"It's true that I took it on voluntarily, but I don't want to anymore..."

Han Zhou scrutinized his expression and asked strangely, "Are you suddenly feeling embarrassed?"

If that's the case, then he understands.

Meng Feixiang was silent for a moment, then admitted, "Yes."

"But Lin Anyu said you have a good mental fortitude. Once, you didn't hand in your homework, but you shamelessly said you did, and you even confronted your math teacher for a whole hour, making her lose confidence..."

"These are two different things, and why didn't Lin Anyu tell me that Guzheng would be coming too!"

Meng Feixiang's face was filled with grief and indignation, his eyes a mixture of joy and sorrow. He was happy because he hadn't seen the guzheng in a long time, and he wondered what he should say to her upon their reunion. He was also saddened because he hadn't expected to meet her under such circumstances.

He usually plays the role of a calm and reliable person in public, especially in front of the guzheng, but now he suddenly has to pretend to be a secret agent with a toy gun in front of her...

Don't be ridiculous, who would do something so stupid in front of a girl they like!
Han Zhou was taken aback: "The guzheng is here? Where did you hear that?"

Neither Lin Anyu nor Gu Zheng told him about this.

"I just saw her downstairs, there's no way I could mistake her, it's definitely Guzheng!"

Meng Feixiang looked confident and continued, "Lin Anyu also said that you were specially invited by him to keep things in order, so you are more suitable than me for the important task of leading the team. This matter is settled."

Han Zhou said helplessly, "Even if you're not the team leader, you'll still be seen in a crowd."

"You don't need to worry about that... So you're agreeing?"

"No, I refuse."

Han Zhou shook his head and said, "I don't like taking on responsibilities at the last minute, and this was just arranged. You took on the task and then gave it up. Isn't it a bit too late now?"

And I'm also afraid of social death...

He added silently in his heart.

Meng Feixiang took a deep breath and said earnestly, "Han Zhou, I've never asked anyone for anything in my life..."

Han Zhou smiled gently: "I've often refused people in my life."

He had a casual relationship with Meng Feixiang and had no obligation to share his burdens.

Meng Feixiang gritted his teeth, then sighed and said softly, "Alright, then please tell Lin Anyu that I have an emergency at home and I probably won't be able to attend the next gathering, so I'll head back first."

Han Zhou frowned slightly.

"No need to relay it, I've already heard it."

Just then, a familiar voice sounded behind him. Lin Anyu appeared in the room at some point and said casually, "If you have something urgent, you can go back. Thank you for taking the time to help me even though you have an emergency at home."

Meng Feixiang's expression froze. He opened his mouth as if to say something, but ultimately closed it and quickly left.

Lin Anyu watched his retreating figure and sneered, "Why resort to such petty tricks over something so trivial? Who are you trying to threaten?"

Han Zhou said, "Is everything alright? The performance is about to begin, isn't it?"

"What a load of crap! One more or one less won't make a difference. I'm never contacting that guy again." Seeing his nonchalant attitude, Han Zhou naturally had nothing to worry about and said, "He just told me that Guzheng is here too. Why didn't you tell me?"

"Guzheng?"

Lin Anyu was taken aback upon hearing this, seemingly unaware of the matter. After thinking for a moment, he said, "This birthday celebration was organized by my uncle's family. I don't know his friends, and many of them brought their families. Perhaps Guzheng is a relative of someone. Have you asked her?"

"No."

Han Zhou shook his head; he wouldn't ask.

It would have been better if he hadn't asked. If Guzheng found out he was here, or even if she planned some kind of spy performance, he'd probably be waiting outside with a camera in the meantime.

"By the way, now that Meng Feixiang is gone, do we need to replace him as team leader? Or should I take over?"

"No need. I already said this is just a fun activity, we can just do it casually. The team leader is dispensable anyway. If that kid doesn't want to be the leader, he can just tell me. With such a cowardly attitude, he still has the nerve to try his hand at the guzheng... Besides, my cousin doesn't seem very interested in this program either."

As he finished speaking, Lin Anyu's face suddenly darkened, and he looked quite depressed.

Ten minutes later, everyone came out of the room.

It must be said that a group of handsome young men dressed in sharp suits and wearing black sunglasses were quite attractive, and their imposing procession immediately drew the attention of many people in the corridor.

Lin Anyu, who was in the lead, had a roguish look on his face. He held his sunglasses in his hand and shook his head, looking like he was about to put a cigarette in his mouth.

Han Zhou silently lowered his head, while pressing the toy gun down, trying to distance himself from this guy.

He observed the others, most of whom, like him, appeared rather reserved and seemed to want to be noticed.

Indeed, for most people, this is an embarrassing situation.

"Ladies and gentlemen!"

However, this was clearly not what Lin Anyu wanted. As soon as he stepped into the main hall, he shouted, and his broken English immediately attracted everyone's attention.

"We've just received a notification that someone here has audaciously kidnapped our James family's young lady... Now, all of you, put your hands up! If you know what's good for you, hand over the young lady right now!"

Standing on the second floor, Lin Pingcheng took a deep breath, wishing he could take off his leather shoes and throw them at his son's face. Was this kid playing a secret agent or a bandit? Why was he acting so nonchalantly? And wasn't it supposed to be just a walk around? Why was he making such a fuss?

It was intentional, this guy definitely did it on purpose...

Not only those present, but also the group of "agents" behind Lin Anyu felt a chill run down their spines, while Han Zhou even guessed Lin Anyu's purpose—

Judging from the way this guy is peeking around, he's probably looking for the guzheng's location. This guy is deliberately trying to let the guzheng see me looking like I'm about to die!
When a group of armed robbers burst into the hotel, everyone in the lobby was startled by the sudden scene, and some even instinctively raised their hands.

However, most of the people present recognized Lin Anyu and quickly realized that this was just a joke to lighten the mood. They smiled and relaxed, and some even whispered to the children that they would lend them the guns to play with later.

"Hmph, if you don't eat the toast, you will be punished with a drink."

Seeing the group of ignorant people so lax, Lin Anyu could no longer tolerate it. He raised the machine gun in his hand with one hand, and pulled the trigger with a cold smile.

"Da da da! Boom boom boom!"

The next second, exaggerated electronic sound effects suddenly blared throughout the main hall, accompanied by the background sound of an explosion.

Lin Pingcheng covered his face in anguish.

"puff!"

Perhaps because Lin Anyu's actions and expressions were too comical, someone in the crowd burst out laughing.

"Huh? You actually dare to laugh! You're courting death, you really are courting death..."

Lin Anyu's expression hardened, and he shouted, "Brothers, follow me and charge! Find the young lady!"

He was aggressive, but no one responded behind him.

Turning around, I realized that the "black-clad agents" had silently retreated several steps and were about to leave the room, clearly ashamed of the awkward situation.

Lin Youya, who had been trying to "look down" at the world from upstairs, couldn't stand it anymore. She ran down the stairs with her short legs and shouted, "Lin Datou, you're clearly a bandit, not a secret agent at all!"

Everyone in the main hall couldn't help but smile. They had heard that the brother and sister were usually quite boisterous, and they hadn't expected their birthday to be like this too.

Lin Anyu suppressed his dissatisfaction with the nickname "Big Head Lin" and remained immersed in his role. When he saw Lin Youya appear, his face lit up with joy, and he asked with concern, "Miss, I've finally found you. Are you alright?"

Just then, he suddenly felt himself being pulled away. He turned his head and saw that the person who pulled him away was Han Zhou. He was puzzled, but before he could speak, he heard a series of exclamations from the room, as if they had seen something terrible.

Lin Pingcheng and the others on the second floor changed their expressions instantly, shouting "Be careful!" as they went downstairs.

Lin Anyu looked up and his eyes widened as he saw a huge birthday lantern hanging on the second-floor railing suddenly fall off and plummet down the stairs.

Below the lantern was Lin Youya, who looked dissatisfied.

"careful!"

Lin Anyu's face turned ashen. He rushed forward with all his might, but suddenly felt a gust of wind brush past his cheek. Something dark rushed forward faster than him.

This thing looks like...

gun?
(End of this chapter)