Chapter 137: A Comedy of Errors

Just as Su Chen suspected that the person outside the door was most likely a stalker and marveled at how terrifying such fans could be, a girl’s voice came from outside.

“I’m a guest here. My room is on the top floor.”

“...The top floor? Sorry, that floor is not open for guests.”

“I know it’s closed... but I really live there!”

“Miss, please leave. If you insist on staying, we will have to ask you to leave.”

“No, why don’t you believe me? Hey! Don’t pull me! If you keep this up, I’ll scream!”

...

Listening to the exchange between the girl and the security guards outside, Su Chen suddenly felt that her voice sounded extremely familiar.

“This voice... it really sounds like Han Jiangxue…”

“But it can’t be... if it’s really Han Jiangxue, why would she be eavesdropping on my door?”

Before Su Chen could figure it out, a sharp scream suddenly pierced through the corridor.

“Ahhh! Su Chen, save me!!!”

At the moment Han Jiangxue called out his name, all of Su Chen’s doubts turned into worry.

Without hesitation, he opened the door and rushed out.

In the next moment, Su Chen saw several security guards cowering, clutching their heads, beaten by Han Jiangxue, who called his name with a delicate but fierce tone.

Biting her lips and striking hard.

The moment the guards saw Su Chen step out, they immediately rallied behind him like finding their backbone.

They were willing to take a few hits from Han Jiangxue just to surround Su Chen.

“Mr. Su! Don’t be afraid, we’re here to protect you!”

Su Chen: “......”

“If you want to protect me, could you please stand in front of me?”

Hearing Su Chen’s voice, the guards’ faces fell. None of them could smile, and no one dared to stand in front of him.

The leader of the guards then spoke.

“Mr. Su... perhaps we should retreat back inside for now?”

“Of course, it’s not that we can’t handle this girl, but since we’re all men, it’s just awkward to lay hands on a girl.”

Su Chen could tell these guards had no concept of gender equality.

If they truly believed in equality, they wouldn’t be dodging Han Jiangxue—they would be fighting with full force!

The greatest respect for an opponent is to face them with utmost seriousness and give your all.

You can’t go easy just because she’s a woman.

But recalling Han Jiangxue’s fighting prowess that night at the food stall, Su Chen thought maybe these guards really couldn’t beat her...

Regardless, it was good they hadn’t come to blows.

Su Chen said, “It’s fine, no need to hide. I know this girl—she’s my friend and really lives upstairs.”

The guards were stunned by Su Chen’s words.

What? You said you were in danger and called us, and now we’ve been beaten up, and you tell us you know the person outside?

Were they joking?

The guards’ faces darkened, each wanting to give Su Chen a good punch.

But in the end, they held back. After all, the customer is king. What could happen if the king plays a joke on them?

Seeing their stiff expressions, Su Chen forced a laugh and let them leave.

Soon, the hotel corridor was left with only Su Chen and Han Jiangxue.

Han Jiangxue gave Su Chen a resentful look and then tugged him into the room.

“Hmph! You come into my room and we’ll talk!”

“Alright... alright...” Su Chen admitted his mistake and followed with a helpless expression, closing the door behind them.

As soon as they entered, Han Jiangxue pounded her small fists on Su Chen’s chest.

Su Chen immediately gasped for breath as Han Jiangxue said, “You, Su Chen, actually called the security to kick me out!”

“If I hadn’t learned some self-defense, I might have been thrown out of the hotel by those guards!”

Hearing this, Su Chen’s mouth twitched.

Thrown out... you nearly knocked those guards out cold!

But of course, Su Chen wouldn’t say what he was really thinking—after all, he wanted to stay alive a little longer.

He said, “How was I supposed to know you’d be lying outside my door, pressed against it...”

Su Chen looked at Han Jiangxue with confusion.

“Wait... if it was broad daylight, with the whole world watching, why were you lying outside my door?”

“And it seems like you were eavesdropping on what was happening inside...”

Su Chen’s words made Han Jiangxue’s expression freeze.

She stammered an explanation, “You were fine today, so I thought you’d sleep in a bit.”

“So, I came to wake you up to get ready for lunch...”

Su Chen was full of question marks and asked, “If you wanted to wake me for lunch, why were you lying outside my door? You could have just knocked.”

Han Jiangxue knew she couldn’t hide it and turned her head, whispering, “When I got to your door, I heard you calling Lin Yanran’s name inside.”

“I was curious, so... I wanted to listen a little longer, to hear what you were saying...”

Su Chen’s mouth twitched again.

What kind of story is this? A huge misunderstanding!

But...

“Why are you so curious about the name Lin Yanran?” Su Chen asked.

“I... I...” Han Jiangxue’s face flushed red, at a loss for words.

She certainly couldn’t say that she liked Su Chen and was interested in his ex-girlfriend.