Chapter 9

As she was suddenly pulled by her husband, Cao Shufen's body trembled, and she quickly looked at Gao Jue with a pleading gaze. She knew that once she returned home with her husband, she would definitely be beaten again. Looking at Qin Guang's appearance, it seemed he had been drinking heavily today.

"Wait!" Gao Jue called out loudly.

"Is there anything else?" Qin Guang said, slightly impatient.

"Beating women all day, what kind of skill is that? You get angry outside and can't do anything about it, but you only know how to take it out on your wife when you get home. Are you even a man?" Gao Jue didn't hold back, shouting loudly.

"Damn it, you dare to lecture me! Do you believe I can beat you to death right now!" Qin Guang seemed to be hit where it hurt, suddenly becoming furious. He didn't care if this was Zhang Pei's house, and with his eyes wide with anger, he clearly intended to give Gao Jue a good beating.

"If you want to beat me, fine! This is Brother Zhang's house, so it's not convenient to fight here. If you have the guts, let's go outside and fight!" Gao Jue said defiantly.

"Boy, you said it! Let's go outside!" Qin Guang pushed his wife to the side and turned to walk out.

This push was not light, and Cao Shufen fell backward. If Gao Jue hadn't acted quickly to catch her, she would have hit the table.

"Big Sister Cao, you stay here. I'll go out and talk to him." Gao Jue helped Cao Shufen sit on the kang.

But Cao Shufen wouldn't sit down. She quickly stopped Gao Jue and said anxiously, "Xiao Gao, don't take that brute seriously. Just leave quickly. I'll handle this. I thought you would just talk, but now it's come to this. My husband is so strong; if you go out, you'll be beaten to a pulp."

"How can you handle it? This guy will definitely beat you tonight. If I didn't know, it would be one thing, but now that I know, I can't just stand by and do nothing." Gao Jue said.

"It's fine if I suffer. It's not the first time. I'll report to the director tomorrow and apply for a transfer. I won't cause any trouble for our Women's Federation." Cao Shufen said urgently, her voice trembling with tears.

"Big Sister Cao, don't worry. I'll be fine. I'll definitely talk some sense into this guy. Just wait inside." Gao Jue said, looking at Zhang Pei and adding, "Brother Zhang, stay inside and keep an eye on Big Sister Cao. Don't go out."

Zhang Pei was now very anxious. Qin Guang was his old friend, and Gao Jue had just saved him, so he was in a difficult position. He hoped they wouldn't fight, but seeing that Gao Jue and Qin Guang had already made up their minds, he was at a loss. He couldn't help either of them, and staying inside seemed the best choice. However, he knew that Gao Jue was no match for Qin Guang in terms of physical strength. If Gao Jue got a good beating, it would be a betrayal of his new friend. Thinking of this, Zhang Pei was worried for Gao Jue.

Faced with Gao Jue's request, Zhang Pei could only nod and say, "Brother, Qin is very strong. Be careful. If it gets bad, don't be stubborn."

"Brother Zhang, don't worry." Gao Jue smiled confidently and walked out.

If this were in his previous life, Zhang Pei wouldn't be so worried when Gao Jue prepared to fight someone. He knew Gao Jue was very skilled, and fighting wasn't just about strength; it required technique.

In prison, though not every day was a fight, there were frequent scuffles. Gao Jue had been through many battles and had defeated many opponents.

Yan Bing had been on edge ever since Qin Guang returned. She didn't dare leave and was hiding outside Zhang Pei's house. First, she saw Qin Guang storm out, which scared her, and she backed away. Then, she saw Gao Jue walk out confidently, which left her confused.

"Boy, you have guts to come out! Come on, let me teach you a lesson!" Qin Guang shouted.

"Want to teach me a lesson? We'll see if you have the skills!" Gao Jue still smiled, not taking his opponent seriously. In prison, he had faced many strong opponents like Qin Guang. On his first day, one such person had bullied him. Gao Jue was initially scared but remembered a phrase: "Better to be beaten to death than to be scared to death." He fought back, got injured, but also inflicted significant damage. They later became friends, and as Gao Jue's fighting skills improved, the other person was no longer a match for him.

Today, Gao Jue's goal was to first beat Qin Guang into submission and then educate him.

As soon as Gao Jue finished speaking, Qin Guang charged at him. Gao Jue sidestepped and kicked Qin Guang in the waist. The kick was hard, and Qin Guang, who had never suffered such a blow, was furious and charged at Gao Jue again, seemingly determined to fight to the death.

Yan Bing, seeing the two start fighting, was extremely worried and didn't know what to do. She couldn't tell who was winning. Gao Jue had landed four or five punches, but he had also been hit in the cheek, causing him to stagger back and bleed from the corner of his mouth.

This made the little girl even more anxious. She ran out of the yard and saw a convenience store nearby with a "Public Phone" sign. She rushed over and called the Women's Federation.

"Hello, this is the county Women's Federation. Who are you looking for?" The caller was the head of the Rights Department, Gao Yanhong.

"Head... something bad has happened..." Yan Bing, recognizing Gao Yanhong's voice, said urgently.

"What happened?" Gao Yanhong's heart tightened, and she quickly asked.

"Gao Jue and Mr. Cao's husband are fighting, and Gao Jue is bleeding from the mouth..."

Gao Jue's injury wasn't serious; his cheek had been scratched by his teeth, but the little girl didn't know the severity and thought he was bleeding profusely.

"Ah... Gao Jue is bleeding from the mouth?" Gao Yanhong was also stunned, thinking it was a serious matter. She quickly said, "Call the police!"

"Wait..." As soon as she said it, Gao Yanhong realized it was wrong. It was Gao Jue's first day at work, and he had already gotten into a fight. Although the other party had a history of violence, if this became a big issue, it would affect the Women's Federation, Gao Jue, and Cao Shufen. She changed her mind and said, "Don't call the police yet. You... you go back and keep an eye on things. I'll consult with the leadership."

After saying this, Gao Yanhong hung up and rushed out of her office. She ran to Director Yang's office, knocked, and entered. Director Yang, seeing her rush in, asked what had happened.

Gao Yanhong explained that Gao Jue had been beaten to the point of bleeding from the mouth by Qin Guang. Director Yang was also shocked. After a moment's hesitation, she decided not to call the police immediately to avoid making the situation worse and to prevent negative impacts on her subordinates. She decided to go to Cao Shufen's house to assess the situation and Gao Jue's injuries before taking action.

The Women's Federation didn't have a car, so they had to request one from the government office. Director Yang was worried that if they asked a government driver, the news might spread. So, she decided to take a taxi.

The two hurriedly left the Women's Federation and headed to Cao Shufen's house. By the time they left, the news of Gao Jue being beaten to the point of bleeding from the mouth had already spread throughout the Women's Federation.

The Women's Federation had about a dozen people in three offices. Any news spread quickly. The women in Gao Yanhong's office heard her exclamation and knew about Gao Jue being beaten.

Most women love to gossip, and as soon as Gao Yanhong left, they started discussing the matter. The news quickly spread to the neighboring office. When Lü Dawei heard, he was delighted, thinking, "Serves him right! You thought you were so great, Gao Jue, but now you're bleeding from the mouth. Damn it, I hope they beat you to death! This is what you get for offending me."

Yan Bing hung up the phone and hurried back to the yard. She didn't dare enter but hid outside to watch.

In the yard, the two were fighting fiercely, exchanging punches and kicks. Qin Guang was strong, but compared to Gao Jue, he was clumsy and lacked fighting skills. Gao Jue often landed three or four punches before Qin Guang could land one. Gao Jue's punches were heavy, and even with Qin Guang's tough skin, he couldn't take much more.

The other residents in the yard were watching, but none of them helped Qin Guang, knowing he was a brute and disapproving of his behavior. Some older residents tried to mediate, but they stayed far away, shouting to stop the fight, afraid of getting involved. Qin Guang only responded with angry curses, and eventually, no one tried to mediate anymore.

The two fought for nearly twenty minutes, both showing signs of fatigue. Qin Guang had been knocked down several times and was panting heavily, unable to continue. Gao Jue, being stronger, took advantage of Qin Guang's slower reaction and suddenly kicked him, knocking him down again.

This kick was hard, and Qin Guang lay on the ground, unable to get up. He was bruised and battered, looking very pitiful. Gao Jue panted heavily, his face bruised, but it was nothing serious. He looked at Qin Guang and said provocatively, "You're so tough, right? Stop pretending to be dead and get up and fight!"

"Boy, you're tough! I can't beat you!" Despite his bad temper, Qin Guang was a straightforward person.

Yan Bing, watching from outside, couldn't believe her eyes. How could the fierce Qin Guang be beaten to the ground by Gao Jue? "Gao Jue is really amazing." Women love heroes, and even though fighting isn't honorable, fighting for justice is truly a man's action. Yan Bing couldn't help but admire Gao Jue again, "He's not only a top student from Chunjiang University but also not just a bookworm. Such a man is... really... perfect..."

Thinking about it, the little girl's head drooped, and her cheeks turned red.