The reason Gu Hanfeng specifically contacted leadership to strengthen the protection around Qiu Yunzheng was because he sensed that Yun Zheng was somewhat naive and innocent.
This was a genuine compliment without any sarcasm, as Gu Hanfeng had observed similar qualities in many professors across China.
As a purely academic individual, Yun Zheng might not be well-versed in understanding human nature. Gu Hanfeng felt particularly helpless when he saw how Yun Zheng, upon not seeing Wang Wende around, assumed Wang had chickened out and consequently let her guard down against him.
Gu Hanfeng knew that no amount of warning from others would suffice—such lessons had to be learned through personal experience to truly grasp the terrifying aspects of human nature.
The only thing Gu Hanfeng could do was try his best to prevent Yun Zheng from getting hurt, but he wouldn’t interfere with the experiences she needed to go through.
Sometimes, Gu Hanfeng believed that Yun Zheng would only learn her lessons after going through certain situations.
Moreover, Gu Hanfeng didn’t think that someone who had persistently pursued Yun Zheng for years would simply give up on her after their subtle criticism. He suspected that Wang Wende would instead conceal his tactics, moving from overt actions to covert schemes.
For someone like Yun Zheng, who was unfamiliar with sinister methods and malicious intentions, this could be fatal.
As for why Wang Wende hadn’t shown his true colors earlier, it was because he believed he could win Yun Zheng over with his abilities and charm, and that she wouldn’t refuse him.
Initially, he might have seen her rejections as part of the chase, convinced that no one could resist the corrosion of a web woven with benefits.
Later, Wang Wende even sent thugs to follow Yun Zheng. Had Yun Zheng not been bound by the System, it wasn’t hard to imagine how tragic her fate could have been.
This wasn’t an exaggeration or malicious speculation. Wang Wende had spent three years at Capital University using money to coerce and lure numerous beautiful women into being his girlfriends. One shouldn’t hold high expectations for such scum.
As for Yun Zheng, after binding with the System, she successfully explored the Mausoleum and gained considerable strength through the Enhancement Fluid.
Additionally, after undergoing the rigorous training planned by Gu Hanfeng, her confidence soared to new heights.
In the following days, Gu Hanfeng even tried to temper her inflated confidence, but it had little effect. At most, it made her more reserved in his presence.
It didn’t do much to heighten her vigilance, which frustrated Gu Hanfeng these past few days.
Although this was within his expectations—gaining such power so easily would naturally boost one’s confidence—Gu Hanfeng had to find another way to address it.
However, no matter what method he devised, ensuring Yun Zheng’s safety remained the top priority.
Meanwhile, Yun Zheng, completely unaware of these concerns, began checking her equipment. She was quite nervous about visiting the Forbidden City tomorrow, especially since it involved a live stream.
This time, however, she was wiser. She first asked 288 about the general content and method of the live stream.
To her relief, it wasn’t as exaggerated as she had imagined. She only needed to speak in her mind, similar to chatting with 288, without having to talk out loud in reality.
This was perfect for Yun Zheng. Otherwise, broadcasting to the Interstellar space in public would have felt really silly.
If it was just simply explaining some knowledge in her mind to viewers who knew nothing about Earth, it would be much easier.
[Live stream starting soon, please get ready, 00:00:10]
[Ahhhhhhh, I’m here! I want to see who this amazing person is, whether it’s virtual or real.]
[Waiting patiently]
[Same]
[…]
Early in the morning, with the help of a tall, handsome, and valiant female soldier, Yun Zheng arrived at the Forbidden City. After bidding farewell, she assured the soldier that she could manage on her own.
This soldier, with her neat short hair and striking, dignified appearance, was Lin Han Nuo. She waved at Yun Zheng before driving off.
They had arrived a bit late, and the parking spots were full, so Lin Han Nuo had to find a place to park elsewhere.
After driving about ten meters away from Yun Zheng, Lin Han Nuo made a gesture to the personnel secretly protecting Yun Zheng from a distance before leaving.
“288, this soldier sister is so beautiful and cool! With such a dashing big sister around, who needs men?” Yun Zheng was exhilarated. She was thrilled that instead of the intimidating, stern-faced Dean, she got a pretty and straightforward big sister. How great!
“Mhmm, host, indeed, indeed! Such a cool big sister, much better than that icy, terrifying Gu Hanfeng. But host, don’t worry, you’re very beautiful in 288’s heart too.” 288 happily agreed with Yun Zheng. It didn’t like Gu Hanfeng either—that guy’s mental power was too high, as if nothing could be hidden from him. How boring. Of course, it didn’t forget to flatter its own host.
“I know I’m beautiful, thanks. No need to flatter me. Besides, I love watching pretty and cool big sisters too. It’s just a pity that I never had time to make friends growing up. When I finally got into university and was about to make friends, Wang Wende showed up. So annoying. If I weren’t afraid of dragging others into it, I wouldn’t have gone so long without a single good friend.”
Thinking of Wang Wende made Yun Zheng furious. After all, she understood that to someone like Wang Wende, her being alone without friends or family made her easier to control.
As long as Wang Wende intended to pursue Yun Zheng using his own methods, he wouldn’t openly make things difficult for her. But if Yun Zheng had friends, it would be different.
With friends came vulnerabilities. It wasn’t hard to imagine whether someone like Wang Wende would target Yun Zheng’s friends to threaten her.
“(,,′ω)ノ”(′っω｀.), host, don’t be sad. You have 288 now, and if that’s not enough, there’s Gu Hanfeng and the others protecting you, and even China.” 288 seemed to notice Yun Zheng’s gloomy mood and quickly comforted her.
“Don’t worry, I’m fine. I’ve made it through all these years. Whether I have friends or not, I’m still me. I’m just feeling grateful for how lucky I am to have met you. Thank you, 288.Though Yun Zheng often acted like she disliked 288, deep down she knew better than anyone that she owed her gratitude to 288. If 288 hadn’t appeared, Yun Zheng would either have fallen into Wang Wende’s hands or been forced to leave the capital.
Neither outcome was something Yun Zheng wanted to see. She quickly composed herself.
288: ( ω )
“Let’s go, 288. Let’s start the live stream. We’re at the entrance of the Forbidden City now.”
“Mhmm, okay, host. 288 is also very happy to have met you.” As soon as it finished speaking, 288 started the live stream and shyly escaped into its tasks.
[Live stream starting: 9-8-4-2-1-0,]