Rebirth at the Start: This Fate is Too Explosive!

Chapter 159 "Guardian Angel" Zhao Peilan

Finally, the whistle, symbolizing liberation, sounded—"Dismissed! Twenty-minute break!"

Just as Tang Yanning was about to move, she was immediately overwhelmed by a cacophony of "concerned" voices:

"Yan Ning! Yan Ning! Have a bottle of Gatorade! Replenish your electrolytes!"

"Goddess Yan Ning! Here, chilled mineral water! I specially went to the convenience store to get it chilled!"

"Tang Yanning, I have some wet wipes here, please wipe your sweat!"

A bunch of sycophants swarmed around him, some from the same grade and some from higher grades, holding up various drinks and tissues, their faces full of fawning.

Tang Yanning didn't even bother to lift her eyelids. With the last bit of strength, she pushed away the swaying arm in front of her, her voice weak but carrying an undeniable distance: "Thank you, but no need."

After saying that, he dragged his exhausted body and staggered toward the shady spot where Pei Yi'an was.

Pei Yi'an, on the other side, was also surrounded by several boys.

With an impeccable yet aloof smile, she politely declined each offer: "Thank you, but I have my own water."

"Really, it's not necessary. Thank you for your kindness."

She calmly broke free of the encirclement and headed towards the agreed-upon resting place.

Several persistent sycophants tried to follow, but were suddenly stopped by a figure.

It was Pei Yi'an's roommate, Zhao Peilan!

She stood with her hands on her hips, like a gatekeeper blocking the way, her voice so shrill it could pierce the air:

"Hey! Are you blind or brainless? Can't you see they don't want to talk to you? Can't you understand human language? Get lost! Don't bother us again! If you dare come near us again, don't blame me for being rude!"

Zhao Peilan, this online keyboard warrior, was quite intimidating offline as well. Several boys were scolded until their faces turned red, and they retreated sheepishly.

Pei Yi'an had just reached the shade of the tree and leaned against the trunk to catch his breath when he saw Tang Yanning "float" over, looking like a wilted eggplant that had been exposed to the scorching sun.

"To save...to save my life..."

Tang Yanning groaned weakly, "I feel like my bones... they're all melting... they're about to fall apart!"

Pei Yi'an quickly unscrewed his water glass and handed it to him, his tone full of concern: "Quick, drink some honey water, it's warm, don't drink it too fast. It's really hot, you need to replenish your fluids."

Tang Yanning took the cup, not caring about her image, and gulped down several large mouthfuls. The sweet liquid moistened her parched throat, and she finally caught her breath, complaining in a tearful voice, "Waaah, this damn sun! Why does it get even worse during military training! I don't think it was this hot yesterday! It's practically murderous!"

Just then, a familiar figure, carrying a heavy white plastic bag, swayed through the crowd and walked towards them.

Inside the plastic bag, one could vaguely see the bright green melon rind and condensed water droplets—it was Ye Fan!

Just as Ye Fan was about to reach Pei Yi'an and Tang Yanning, Zhao Peilan, who had just displayed great power, rushed out again like a shark smelling blood.

She stood in front of Ye Fan, arms outstretched like a mother hen protecting her chicks, her voice even more aggressive than before, filled with disdain and contempt: "Hey! I'm talking to you! Still moving forward? Can't you understand? How many waves have come today? Aren't you annoying? We at Yi'an don't accept gifts from you stinky men! Take your things and get out of here! Don't get in our way!"

Ye Fan was taken aback by the sudden attack and the barrage of angry words. He stopped in his tracks, his brows furrowing unconsciously. He wondered to himself, "Where the hell did this lunatic come from? He scared the hell out of me! Did he take some kind of poison?"

He suppressed his displeasure, patiently and coldly said, "I'm not here to see you. Please move aside."

His gaze passed over Zhao Peilan and landed on Pei Yi'an and Tang Yanning behind them.

"Ha! Move aside? Why should I move aside?"

Zhao Peilan not only didn't give way, but instead stepped forward, chin held high, her eyes sweeping over Ye Fan's face like knives: "Don't think you can get your hands on our Yi'an just because you look decent enough! Let me tell you, I've seen plenty of toads like you trying to eat swan meat! You think you can fawn over us just because you're good-looking? No way! Someone like you can't possibly be worthy of Yi'an! Take a good look at yourself! Get out of here with your trash!"

This series of illogical and malicious personal attacks completely baffled Ye Fan!

Good guy!

In all his years of life, this was truly the first time he had ever encountered such a complete idiot who spoke without thinking and spewed filth!

A surge of anger welled up inside him, and his eyes instantly turned cold and sharp.

"Perrin! Shut up!"

Just as Ye Fan was about to lash out, a cold voice, clearly filled with anger, rang out, preventing the situation from escalating.

Pei Yi'an strode forward, her usual gentle smile gone, replaced by an unprecedented seriousness and anger.

She stood directly next to Ye Fan, her gaze fixed on Zhao Peilan. Her voice wasn't loud, but each word was clear and carried an undeniable force:

"Zhao Peilan! When did I ever say I needed you to shield me from this? This is my friend! Apologize to him immediately! And let me tell you this solemnly today: I don't need your so-called protection of verbally abusing others without my consent! If you continue to treat my friends this way, especially Ye Fan, then I'm sorry, we can't even be roommates anymore. I hope you remember, this is the last time!"

These words were like a thunderclap from a clear sky, instantly shattering Zhao Peilan's previous aggressive demeanor!

She froze on the spot, her eyes wide open like saucers, her face filled with shock, astonishment, and disbelief!

He opened his mouth, but couldn't utter a single word.

Just moments ago she was basking in the glory of protecting Pei Yi'an, how did she suddenly become the one being publicly reprimanded and even threatened with being cut off from?

The huge difference left her completely stunned, her face flushing red and then turning pale, so embarrassed she wanted to disappear into the ground.

"Wow! Yezi! It's you again! Chilled watermelon!"

Tang Yanning didn't care about any of that. She spotted the treasure in the plastic bag at a glance. Her previous exhaustion was instantly replaced by surprise. She jumped over like she'd been injected with adrenaline, her eyes sparkling as she stared at the bag. "My savior has arrived!"

When Ye Fan saw Pei Yi'an stand up for him, his cold expression melted instantly, and the corners of his mouth curled up with that signature playful smile again, as if the unpleasantness just now had never happened.

He gave Pei Yi'an a reassuring look, then gestured with his chin towards Tang Yanning: "Of course, how could I forget what I promised you?"

As he spoke, he deftly found a stone bench, put down the plastic bag, and took out the watermelon that was still emitting a slight chill and a fruit knife.