Chapter 133: A Designer’s Arrogance and a Student’s Rebuttal

‘Oh my god!’

‘Taking measurements with our clothes off? Designer Lin, are you a pervert? Do you want to molest us underage boys?’

‘Ah, how terrifying!’

After Liu Hong’s proactive declaration, Zhou Lin and Wang Jian, as his two loyal followers, naturally felt compelled to act.

With a look of utter disdain, Zhou Lin pushed away the assistant beside him.

He then adopted a terrified expression, clutching his chest with both hands, perfectly enacting the role of a maiden about to be defiled.

Wang Jian, playing the supporting role, displayed slightly stiff and less convincing acting.

However, he was merely a foil; Zhou Lin was the true star of this performance.

“Though I know my good looks easily ignite primal urges, Designer Lin, you simply cannot act this way!”

“A person who cannot control their desires isn’t human; they’re an animal!”

“An animal!”

With Brother Liu acting as his shield, Zhou Lin had nothing to fear.

He continued his performance, maintaining his air of disdain.

While refusing measurements would delay the clothing preparation and potentially anger Su Yao, that would be undesirable.

However!

Zhou Lin was utterly fearless.

This was because Lin Qing had spearheaded the resistance.

As Lin Qing was currently in a period of budding romance with Su Yao, the school belle, he was no ordinary person.

He was a man capable of truly captivating Su Yao’s interest.

If Su Yao had disliked Lin Qing, she would never have entertained any romantic interest.

Instead, she would have simply ignored him, just as she did with Brother Liu.

No amount of fawning would have swayed her.

Yet, during their time cleaning up the red-light district, Su Yao had affectionately caressed Lin Qing’s face.

Even from a distance, everyone could discern the tender, enamored gaze she held for him.

Although the sight of a perfect woman like Su Yao standing beside Lin Qing, with his face obscured by long hair, presented a slight incongruity, it mattered little when the individuals themselves were content.

Once Liu Hong considered Lin Qing his brother, Lin Qing also became their brother.

Despite being mere followers of Liu Hong, this did not stop them from slinging an arm around Lin Qing’s shoulders in camaraderie.

Therefore, having a brother capable of charming the esteemed school belle, Su Yao, filled Zhou Lin with immense pride.

Zhou Lin even felt like walking with his nose in the air, striding with an air of complete disdain for everyone around him!

Alas, he would only end up bumping into a wall.

“You know who I am, yet you dare to insult me like this!”

Whether it was Zhou Lin’s unparalleled talent for provocation, or Lin Ran’s sheer lack of emotional resilience, the latter was now trembling with rage.

He pointed a finger directly at Zhou Lin, his face completely devoid of the composure he had initially displayed.

Witnessing this spectacle, the other students nearly burst into applause.

That scoundrel Lin Ran truly deserved it!

Although Liu Hong, Zhou Lin, and their companions were considered the class delinquents, their proactive stand this time completely altered the students’ perceptions of them.

They shared a common hatred, united against an enemy.

“Oh, didn’t the homeroom teacher just say so? Designer Lin is an internationally renowned designer!”

“Tsk, tsk, more like an internationally renowned gay man, wouldn’t you say? Demanding everyone strip naked upon meeting — what broad-mindedness!”

Seeing Lin Ran utterly fuming, Zhou Lin grew even more invigorated.

He continued to mock him with a mischievous grin.

As he concluded, Zhou Lin even feigned shyness, lifting a hand to tug at his school uniform collar, revealing a sliver of his shoulder, his face flushed with mock embarrassment.

Such a flamboyant, almost effeminate, display.

Ultimately, this exaggerated gesture proved too much for the students, who all turned crimson.

Even the assistants nearby couldn’t help but curve their lips into a smile upon hearing his words.

While these assistants had only been temporarily hired for measurements, those within the fashion industry were certainly familiar with the renowned figure, Lin Ran.

Initially, they had hoped to seize this opportunity to request a few autographs from Lin Ran.

These would serve as inspiration, motivating them to become equally accomplished in the future.

However…

Upon actual interaction, they discovered that Lin Ran was not an easy person to get along with.

His amiable smiles before the camera were merely part of his celebrity persona.

Once out of the spotlight, Lin Ran shed his pretense, revealing his true nature.

He was sharp-tongued and acrimonious.

Yet, when it came to currying favor with influential figures, Lin Ran was utterly obsequious.

After encountering the future heir of Comet Group outside the school, Lin Ran had been practically desperate to grovel.

Unfortunately, the heir had merely offered a polite smile, showing no intention of engaging with him whatsoever.

It had been the same when he first entered the classroom.

The group heir had not even spared him a glance.

They had simply walked past.

The assistants silently speculated that perhaps it was because Su Yao paid no heed to Lin Ran that the arrogant man had bottled up so much frustration, unable to vent it.

Tsk, tsk, he truly was a bully who preyed on the weak.

However, these students who had spearheaded the rebellion were likely in for trouble.

As an internationally renowned designer, Lin Ran wielded considerable influence and possessed substantial wealth.

If he chose to target these students…

Ordinary individuals would be utterly powerless to resist.

While the presence of the Comet Group heir suggested that things wouldn’t escalate too badly, there was still a caveat.

However…

Lin Ran was perfectly capable of stirring up trouble.

He might use the students’ insults as a pretext to demand compensation from Comet Group.

Lin Ran was certainly capable of such unscrupulous behavior.

After all, besides extorting benefits, he could also position himself as a victim, forcing Comet Group, who organized the entire event, to foot the bill.

Observing all this, the assistants watched Lin Ran, Liu Hong, and the others with some concern, hoping they would be alright.

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“Fine! Since you insist on being so arrogant, I will issue a lawyer’s letter and sue you for defamation!”

In response to Zhou Lin’s flamboyant performance, Lin Ran, seething with anger, scoffed several times.

He immediately brought forth the weapon of the law.

‘Upon hearing Lin Ran’s words, they were initially stunned, thinking, ‘Lin Ran is truly trash!”

‘He can’t handle it!’

However, at that very moment, Liu Hong suddenly spoke.

His words were like a potent stimulant, instantly reviving Zhou Lin, who immediately scurried towards Liu Hong with a beaming smile, ready to offer…

‘Brother Liu is truly the best!’

‘A sturdy fortress, a powerful haven!’

‘He’s simply too domineering!’

‘If I were a woman, I would absolutely throw myself at Brother Liu!’

As Zhou Lin sprinted forward, Liu Hong raised a hand, rejecting him with a look of utter disgust.

Then, Liu Hong’s gaze shifted to Lin Ran, now tinged with mockery.

‘He truly hadn’t expected to encounter such a snobbish, condescending individual here.’

‘Did he truly believe that merely uttering threats of a lawsuit would instill fear in them?’

‘What a joke.’

Due to his family’s involvement in less-than-legal affairs, they frequently faced legal disputes.

Consequently, Liu Hong’s family maintained a team of professional lawyers specifically to handle such matters.

Thus, hearing Lin Ran speak of lawsuits now, Liu Hong felt not a shred of fear.

Instead, he eagerly hoped the other party would file the suit quickly, curious to see who would ultimately prevail.

Upon receiving Liu Hong’s challenging gaze, Lin Ran couldn’t help but frown.

He hadn’t anticipated encountering such a formidable opponent here.

‘Wasn’t this just a trashy high school?’

‘Besides Su Yao, were there other formidable individuals here?’

‘Damn it, what has the world come to, with everyone flocking to such wretched places.’

Still, the other party was merely a student; no matter how powerful their background, it couldn’t compare to Comet Group.

He was a professional specially invited by Comet Group for this occasion.

If Comet Group were to learn of this, these little brats wouldn’t have an easy time of it.

Considering these points, Lin Ran’s face turned ashen.

He refused to believe he couldn’t handle a few mere students.

“As a designer hired by Comet Group, my personal involvement in designing your clothes is an immense honor.”

“Yet, you treat me this way? Comet Group will not let this slide.”

“Oh dear, I’m simply terrified~”

Hearing Lin Ran speak again, his tone now lacking its previous assertiveness, Zhou Lin immediately made a show of responding.

He stood there, dramatically leaning onto Wang Jian like a frail blade of grass.

This made Wang Jian involuntarily grimace as if he were about to vomit.

That fellow Zhou Lin truly had a knack for disgusting people.

Even he felt nauseated.

“You are a designer invited by Su Yao. Su Yao previously stated that the expenses for this themed event would be covered by Comet Group.”

“In other words, Comet Group paid to hire you to design our clothes, making all of us your employers.”

However, after Zhou Lin had entertained everyone for quite some time, Lin Qing calmly interjected at this point.

He declared that this farce needed to end.

No one had anticipated that merely taking measurements would lead to such a commotion.

Naturally, Su Yao wouldn’t handle minor details like preparing clothes and supplies for the class entirely by herself.

Such tasks would typically be entrusted to Comet Group.

Unfortunately, they had inadvertently chosen Lin Ran, who had now caused a disruption in the classroom.

After Lin Qing proactively spoke up, the students in the class nodded repeatedly.

They all felt that Lin Qing was absolutely right!

Even though they were essentially receiving services for free, this was something Su Yao had promised them.

Had the class not organized this themed event, this internationally renowned designer would not have come, nor would he have been hired by Comet Group!

Therefore, when one thought about it, they were the true employers!

‘So who exactly was Lin Ran being arrogant with now?’

“According to the contractual relationship between Party A and Party B, we are Party A. We have the right to make demands of you, Party B, not for Party B to act as they please.”

“I will not agree. If you find this troublesome, you are free to leave. I am confident Su Yao will select another designer for us.”

“Exactly! What kind of nonsense is this? Always wanting us to strip naked, you pervert!”

“Lin Qing, why didn’t you say so earlier? I was just about to strip, boohoo!”

“Hehe, Wang Lin, I saw your butt, it’s quite perky~”

Following Lin Qing’s next clarification, the boys in the class who had been preparing to strip now halted.

Instead, everyone joined Lin Qing in a chorus of protest.

In an instant, the scene spiraled into chaos.

The assistants ceased their measurements, turning their gaze towards Lin Ran, unsure how to proceed.

Lin Ran had certainly been put in an awkward position; even a perfunctory measurement would have been better than causing such a significant disturbance.

Now, it remained to be seen how Lin Ran would resolve this situation.

‘What in the world is happening here?’

As Lin Ran glared at the protesting students, his face contorted in displeasure, a sudden voice from the classroom doorway made his eyes light up.

He knew exactly how to resolve this troublesome situation.

“You’ve arrived just in time, I…”

“Su Yao, this man wants us to strip naked! He’s even trying to make Lin Qing take his clothes off!”

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