The Easiest One to Get Rid Of

After calming down from his initial shock, Lin Yu averted his gaze from the familiar girl beside him and, following the scene in his memory, looked further behind her.

Just as he remembered, about fifty meters behind the girl stood a delicate, fair-skinned boy, trembling timidly. His eyes were filled with worry and anxiety for the girl's safety, yet they also betrayed an unmistakable hint of fear.

He looked like a younger version of Yu Kai!

Forcing his hands not to shake, Lin Yu steeled himself.

It’s fine.

The situation is easy to handle.

The reason the fourth heroine fell into corruption was because some delinquent tricked her into going to a hotel, where she was forced into intimacy and later became addicted to the forbidden pleasure, ultimately turning into the person she was at the end of the manga.

He wouldn’t trick her into going to a hotel, nor would he engage in anything intimate with her. Naturally, she wouldn’t taste the forbidden fruit, nor would she fall into the allure of such experiences.

The matter wasn’t complicated. As long as he acted firm and made her leave, none of what followed would happen!

Yeah.

The easiest scenario yet!

Having settled on a plan, Lin Yu steadied himself and adopted a cold, indifferent demeanor. Staring at the girl—who was about the same age as Tang Qinqin but far more beautiful—he frowned and asked sharply:

"Who are you?"

"Do I know you?"

The girl didn’t seem intimidated by his icy tone, though her smile faded slightly. Her voice was soft as she replied:

"My name is Su Yuyao."

"You can call me Yaoyao, or even Susu if you like!"

Lin Yu’s frown deepened, his expression growing impatient as he urged:

"Get to the point."

"I... I saw you rescuing people from the fire the other day. I thought you were really cool!"

Flustered, the girl spoke faster, then slightly narrowed her eyes and flashed a sweet smile—one with devastating charm for any man.

Her smile was pure and flawless, almost angelic, yet Lin Yu could inexplicably detect a natural allure in it, one that stirred his heart uncontrollably.

Even though he knew her beauty was extraordinary and had prepared himself to remain unmoved, at this moment, Lin Yu couldn’t suppress the restless stirring in both body and soul.

Her looks were simply too striking.

She didn’t seem like the random genetic combination of two ordinary humans. Instead, she resembled a meticulously crafted work of art, every detail perfected by divine hands—so breathtaking it left one in awe.

Her delicate brows, rosy lips, elegant nose, and bright eyes—each feature was flawless, leaving no room for criticism. Even if one stared with malice, a single glance would dissolve into infatuation.

After silently reciting the underage protection laws in his mind several times, Lin Yu managed to steady his thoughts and maintain his cold, distant facade.

"That’s it?"

Lin Yu asked with a frosty expression.

"Yeah."

The girl’s smile dimmed further. She nodded lightly, her eyes now reflecting more fear under his harsh demeanor.

"Then get lost."

Lin Yu cursed, then turned and walked away without hesitation.

As Lin Yu strode off, the members of the Black Blood Gang left behind were stunned. They exchanged glances, their faces a mix of disbelief and amusement. Clearly, none of them expected such a stunning girl to be outright rejected—and even cursed at. Anyone watching would’ve assumed the girl must’ve been hideous.

After a moment, they glanced at the girl once more before following Lin Yu.

Once everyone had left, the timid boy who had been lingering in the distance finally rushed over, concern in his voice:

"Yaoyao, are you okay?"

He expected the girl to be heartbroken after being insulted and was already preparing words of comfort. But to his surprise, her sparkling eyes showed no trace of sadness or grievance. Instead, they shone with admiration as she excitedly shared:

"He’s just like the gangster protagonist from those movies!"

"All tough and cold on the outside, but secretly a good guy!"

The boy gaped, utterly baffled. He couldn’t see how someone who swore at her like that had any connection to being a "good guy"!

...

...

Pushing a cart absentmindedly through the supermarket, Lin Yu recalled the manga’s plot regarding the fourth heroine.

After going over it repeatedly and confirming that the fourth heroine had no unusual fetishes, he finally let out a long sigh of relief.

Good.

The fourth heroine might just be the easiest one to shake off.

She wasn’t like the first heroine, Tang Manman, who attended the same school as him, making it impossible to avoid her.

Nor was she like the second heroine, Xia Muzhu, who might face unknown dangers, forcing him to go out of his way to protect her.

And she certainly didn’t have the strange fixation that the third heroine, Qing Mo, had—the kind that made her insist on him alone.

She was just a pretty girl, unlikely to encounter danger or actively pursue him. Her life probably didn’t intersect much with his own.

Maybe over the next six months, he’d barely see her—or only run into her once or twice in passing?

And even if they did cross paths, it’d be without a word exchanged?

For some reason, despite all the conditions favoring his ability to avoid the fourth heroine, Lin Yu couldn’t bring himself to feel happy.

Thinking back on the mess of the past six months, he had little confidence left.

He could only hope things would go smoothly from here.

Lin Yu frowned, silently praying.

The current situation was already bad enough.

Not only had he failed to distance himself from Tang Manman, but their entanglement had only grown deeper.

Qing Mo was another problem. She should’ve been someone far beyond his reach, an untouchable elite.

But due to that ill-timed slap and the "death grip," she’d become the most persistent figure in his life.

As for Xia Muzhu...

Thinking of the gentle, mature older sister, Lin Yu finally felt some of his frustration ease.

At least she was relatively hassle-free.

If he steeled himself and avoided her for the next six months, their connection would likely fade entirely.

Once he left for university, there’d be no further ties between them.

But now there was Gu Yue!

The mere thought of her made Lin Yu’s head throb as if pierced by needles.

Did she like him?

That didn’t seem likely.

But her actions suggested otherwise...

Lin Yu rubbed his temples, sighing. Whatever. He’d just ask her directly when they went skiing in a couple of days.

If the future unfolded in the most optimistic way possible:

He could break free from the second heroine, Xia Muzhu.

The fourth heroine, Su Yuyao, wouldn’t get entangled with him.

And hopefully, he was overthinking things with Gu Yue.

That would leave only two people to worry about.

Qing Mo was a given.

He already knew the answer regarding her—it was just that cutting ties now would be incredibly difficult. He’d have to take it step by step.

As for the last one...

Recalling Tang Manman, whose eyes had once been filled with nothing but him, Lin Yu couldn't help but feel his heart stir—so fiercely that it was almost uncontrollable.

But the same old problem remained.

It seemed nearly impossible for him to get into the same university as her.

Four years of a long-distance relationship in college...

The more he thought about it, the tighter Lin Yu's frown became, and an inexplicable fury surged from the depths of his heart.

Damn it!

Why was he so sure he couldn’t make it into Tang Manman’s dream university?

Where there’s a will, there’s a way!

Hell yeah!

He was going all out!

No more slacking off during this winter break!

Cram school!

He’d study like there was no tomorrow!

Even if the results weren’t perfect, he could still choose another university in the same city as Tang Manman. Failing that, a nearby city would do!

Being closer meant more chances to meet, making the long-distance struggle a little easier.

And they’d definitely make it work in the end!

With unwavering determination, Lin Yu clenched his fists tightly...