Chapter 85: The Villain Is Too Fierce

A few seconds later, Lin Nanxun finally gave him a smile, instinctively hugged her skateboard, and turned to get into the car, muttering under her breath, “You villain, it’s already dark. Let’s hurry home for dinner.” Dangerous sports like this were best left unlearned, she thought.

Before she could climb into the car, a hand reached out from behind, gripping the hood of her down jacket and pulling her back. “Are you afraid?” he asked, frowning and speaking in a low voice.

Her timid nature was a constant source of concern for him. If she never dared to try certain things, she would never understand their true meaning. Besides, Lu Yuanchong had told him that she needed to face new experiences to gradually unravel the fears within her heart.

Unable to get in the car, Lin Nanxun blinked innocently and then nodded honestly. “Yes.” She was afraid of pain, afraid of death—there was nothing she couldn’t admit.

Shen Hanzhi’s expression paused, his gaze lingering on her honest face, leaving him momentarily speechless. Someone so timid, yet she had dared to stand up and save him…

He was silent for a moment, then his face turned serious as he spoke in a deep voice, “You’re not allowed to go home until you learn at least a little tonight.”

“What? You villain…” Hearing his words, Lin Nanxun’s anxious expression was nearly on the verge of tears. She really wanted to go home for dinner.

Shen Hanzhi took the skateboard from her arms, turned away, and walked to the path by the roadside, placing the board on the ground. He beckoned to her, “Come here,” he said calmly.

Lin Nanxun glanced at him, then at Zhou Bei, who had remained silent throughout, and finally sighed, slowly walking over. She stopped beside him, looking at the skateboard on the ground, her expression more troubled than ever. Was she not going to get dinner tonight? This villain was far too strict.

Just as she was lost in worry, unable to overcome her mental barrier, a warm hand suddenly grasped her own, which was cold and restless. The comforting warmth left Lin Nanxun momentarily dazed.

As she was about to turn and look at him, his deep voice sounded above her head. “Step onto it with one foot.”

As if fearing she wouldn’t trust him, he added, “You won’t fall.”

He would protect her.

Hearing his steady voice, the fear in Lin Nanxun’s heart eased considerably. She nodded gently and obediently placed one foot on the skateboard.

“Try to glide slowly,” his voice instructed again.

Immediately, Shen Hanzhi’s other hand came to her waist, holding her firmly, giving her the sense of a solid support behind her…

Following his instructions, Lin Nanxun began to glide slowly. At that moment, she was absolutely certain that as long as the villain was there, she wouldn’t fall.

With that thought, her courage grew, and she started to pick up speed little by little. Supported by Shen Hanzhi, the skateboard behaved itself under her feet, and after several attempts, Lin Nanxun finally began to enjoy the fun of skateboarding. The tension on her face gradually melted into a smile.

“You villain, I think I’ve learned a little,” she said joyfully, her face bright with happiness as she turned to him.

For some reason, it felt as though with the villain by her side, even her mind worked better than usual.