Reborn in the Eighties as a Housewife with a Space

Chapter 1754: Chapter 1748 I Grew Up

“Ye Li, what’s the point of acting tough with me? If you’ve got guts, go vent your anger at Qin Jiale instead.” Niu Jun was clearly frustrated.

He thought that joining the club would give him some advantages, but who knew Pang Chao would beat him to a pulp every time. And whenever he brought it up, people just said that’s how everyone trains and told him to either suck it up or quit. He had no choice but to endure it, though he’d already decided to quit the club next semester—not dealing with this nonsense anymore.

Not to mention he hadn’t succeeded in pursuing Qin Jiale, and now there was the risk of getting beaten to death by Pang Chao. Did they think he didn’t know? The one secretly pulling strings was Ye Li. If it weren’t for Ye Li, why would Pang Chao dare act that way? So, at the end of the day, it was all Ye Li scheming against him. Well, he certainly wasn’t going to give Ye Li the chance to do him in.

“Ugh, I told you to shut up and you’re still whining here—so damn annoying.” Pang Chao glared at Niu Jun and landed a punch straight to his gut. Since asking him to shut up didn’t work, might as well hit him until he did.

“Ye Li, tell him to stop, or I’ll go report this to the teacher.” Niu Jun had taken several punches in a row, and Pang Chao showed no signs of stopping.

Out of options, Niu Jun called out to Ye Li. If Pang Chao kept going, he genuinely feared he might not make it.

“Chaochao, let’s go.” Ye Li finally spoke up after watching Niu Jun endure enough. He didn’t pay him much attention otherwise.

“Alright, boss, let’s go.” Pang Chao dusted off his hands and adjusted his sleeves before speaking to Ye Li, clearly satisfied with the beating he’d just delivered.

“Next time, don’t hold back. Something that could’ve been resolved in a few punches—you dragged it out for so long.” Ye Li cast a calm glance at Pang Chao.

That comment nearly made Niu Jun die of anger. What did he mean by “holding back”? He’d barely survived the beating, and now Ye Li was saying it was “light”? Was he blind? Of course, Niu Jun didn’t dare voice his thoughts—he could only watch them leave, though he couldn’t disguise the hatred simmering in his eyes.

“Boss, that guy really hates you. Did you do something so unforgivable?” Pang Chao caught the look in Niu Jun’s eyes and asked Ye Li with a chuckle.

“Do you seriously not know what I did?” Ye Li was tempted to kick him. The one causing trouble loudly brags, while the one who didn’t do anything has to take the blame—and yet he has the audacity to ask.

“Uh, alright, sorry, boss, my bad.” Pang Chao quickly admitted defeat. He had been far too smug and always left the mess for his boss to clean up. Honestly, he felt a bit guilty.

“If you know you’re wrong, then change. Don’t keep repeating the same empty apologies every time.” Ye Li only let it slide because they were close; if Pang Chao weren’t a long-time acquaintance, Ye Li wouldn’t waste his time dealing with someone as prone to stirring trouble as him.

From childhood until now, Ye Li had taken the blame for him countless times. Wasn’t it supposed to be the reverse, where the lackey shields the boss from trouble? Why did their dynamic get flipped?

“Next time I’ll definitely change, I promise.” Pang Chao rubbed his nose awkwardly—his boss didn’t believe him anymore, and somehow he felt horribly pitiful.

Thankfully, Ye Li couldn’t read his thoughts. If he did, he’d probably thrash Pang Chao on the spot. What kind of nonsense was “I’m pitiful”? Clearly, Ye Li was the one who deserved pity.

Ye Li returned to Ye Junhua’s house, burdened by lingering thoughts. He changed his shoes at the entrance; it had been a while since he last came home.

“Ye Li, you’re back. How’s school lately?” Yin Sujin asked as she noticed him swapping out his shoes at the doorway.

“Pretty good, Aunt Sujin. What about Shushu?” Ye Li still had something to ask Ye Zishu.

“Ye Li, have you forgotten something important?” Yin Sujin didn’t answer his question but posed one of her own.

“Auntie, I’ve grown up,” Ye Li replied helplessly.

“Even if you’ve grown up, in my eyes, you’re still the little kid who used to trail behind me all day.” Yin Sujin smiled gently at Ye Li.