Chapter 36

Chapter Thirty-Six: More Thuggish Than a Thug

The man, upon hearing Lin Chen's words, pointed at Lin Chen's nose and said with a fierce but inwardly timid tone, "What, punk, what are you, trying to meddle in other people's business? I advise you to scram right now. I've got a lot of brothers on the streets, and if you mess with me, I'll cripple you, you believe that?"

He was tall and muscular, with a bear-like waist and tiger-like back, looking much stronger than Lin Chen. Lin Chen, who didn't appear particularly strong, now seemed rather thin in comparison.

Zhang Yuerong, standing nearby, saw Lin Chen step forward and her face showed gratitude, but also worry.

That day, she had seen Lin Chen teach a lesson to those rich second-generation kids, but now, seeing Lin Chen and Wu Rong standing side by side, she still believed Lin Chen couldn't beat Wu Rong.

After all, although Wu Rong was a scumbag, he was a street thug. In her view, street thugs were all vicious and good at fighting. Lin Chen might be able to handle a few rich second-generation students, but he couldn't possibly beat Wu Rong.

She hurriedly said, "Young man, thank you for standing up for me, but don't worry, Wu Rong won't really do anything to me. You should leave now, or he'll really find people to take revenge on you. Don't provoke these social thugs; they're not to be messed with."

Lin Chen smiled at her. "Don't worry, I don't take these so-called social thugs seriously. To me, they're no different from social trash."

Zhang Yuerong frowned. She was grateful that Lin Chen was willing to help her, but it was clear that Lin Chen didn't understand the consequences of provoking these street thugs. He seemed a bit arrogant. She wanted to say more, but Lin Chen spoke again.

He said to Wu Rong calmly, "Put your hand down. If you keep pointing at me, I'll break your finger."

Zhang Yuerong's face changed. This guy was really too young and hot-headed. His words were a threat to Wu Rong, and given Wu Rong's character, he would definitely hold a grudge against him!

Sure enough, Wu Rong's face turned ugly when he heard Lin Chen's words. "Punk, it looks like you're really asking for it. What can I do if I point at you? You little trash, you really think you're something?"

A cold light flashed in Lin Chen's eyes. His right hand shot out and grabbed Wu Rong's right index finger, bending it upward with a snap.

Crack!

"Ah!"

Wu Rong let out a pig-like scream, "My finger, my finger..."

His index finger was bent at a ninety-degree angle, bleeding and looking terribly twisted, with the white bone visible.

Lin Chen said calmly, "I told you not to point at me. Blame yourself for not knowing your place."

"Tell your mother! I'll kill you!"

Wu Rong roared in anger and kicked Lin Chen in the abdomen. The women nearby screamed in fright.

Lin Chen's body turned slightly, avoiding Wu Rong's kick. At the same time, as if he had eyes in the back of his head, his right arm bent and clamped around Wu Rong's neck, choking him.

Wu Rong instantly became like a dead dog with his neck clamped between two iron bars, unable to make a sound. His tongue stuck out, and his face turned red like blood, his eyes rolling back.

He tried to pry Lin Chen's arm off his neck, but Lin Chen's arm was like steel, and no matter how hard he tried, it didn't budge at all.

Lin Chen said to Zhang Yuerong, "Go get some paper and a pen."

Zhang Yuerong was dazed by the scene before her. She never expected the intimidating Wu Rong to be reduced to this state so quickly, with no ability to resist at all.

Hearing Lin Chen's words, she was a bit confused: "Paper... and a pen?"

Lin Chen nodded. "That's right. Didn't he just threaten you with the custody of the two girls? Write on the paper that he considers himself incapable of raising children and voluntarily gives you custody. Then bring it over and make him sign and put his fingerprint on it."

"Ah? Is that okay?"

Zhang Yuerong was speechless. This method was like forcing a prisoner to sign a confession in an ancient prison, but thinking about it, it was very satisfying. For such a villain, perhaps this was the right approach!

After a brief hesitation, she immediately ran back into the house and soon returned with paper and a pen.

Lin Chen released his arm, ignoring the coughing Wu Rong who had collapsed on the ground. He took the paper from Zhang Yuerong, checked the content, and then said to Wu Rong on the ground, "Come on, sign it!"

Wu Rong looked at Lin Chen fearfully. Although Lin Chen had only shown a bit of his strength, he knew he was no match for this young man.

For a moment, he really thought he was going to die. The most terrifying thing was that this young man had a particularly cold aura, and he had no doubt that he would be killed.

Despite his fear, he knew what signing the agreement meant. He stiffened his neck and said, "Punk, I warn you not to be too arrogant. If you dare to do this to me, my boss, 'Flying Knife,' won't let you off! You'd better leave now, and I won't pursue it!"

Lin Chen frowned slightly. "If your boss is your support, you can call him now and have him come and back you up."

Wu Rong's face lit up, but he still asked suspiciously, "You're sure you want me to call my boss? You're not afraid of dying?"

Lin Chen said impatiently, "Stop talking nonsense. Are you going to call or not? If not, sign and put your fingerprint on it, then get lost!"

Wu Rong hurriedly said, "I'll call, I'll call!"

Bai Lan was puzzled why Lin Chen wanted Wu Rong to call for backup. Why not just make this bad guy sign the agreement right away?

Zhang Yuerong, however, was grateful. She clearly understood why Lin Chen wanted Wu Rong to call his boss.

Lin Chen didn't live here, so he could just leave after dealing with Wu Rong. But Lin Chen could leave, while she and the two girls couldn't. This was their home.

Given Wu Rong's character, he would definitely come back for revenge after signing the agreement, and he would bring his boss with him.

When that happened, Lin Chen wouldn't be around, and she and the two girls would suffer.

By having Wu Rong call his boss, Lin Chen clearly intended to deal with the boss as well. Thinking of this, Zhang Yuerong felt more affection for Lin Chen, but she was also very worried. Wu Rong's boss was definitely not a simple person. Lin Chen could beat Wu Rong, but he might not be able to handle the boss.

In this society, no matter how good you are at fighting, what good does it do? No matter how good you are, can you fight an entire gang? Thinking of this, Zhang Yuerong was even more worried.

Wu Rong quickly made the call and looked at Lin Chen smugly, saying with hatred, "Punk, you're dead. My boss, 'Flying Knife,' is a real tough guy. He's stabbed more people than you've eaten rice! He won't let you off when he comes!"

Lin Chen was indifferent to his threats but said sarcastically, "Flying Knife? What a lousy nickname. Does he think he's Li Xunhuan from 'The Flying Dagger'?"

Wu Rong sneered. "Keep pretending. You'll cry soon! Flying Knife has made countless people beg for mercy with just a small knife. His flying dagger skills are no worse than Li Xunhuan's. This nickname wasn't given by him, but by others. When he comes, you're dead!"

Lin Chen said indifferently, "Oh, I see." Then he put the agreement in front of Wu Rong and said calmly, "Come on, sign and put your fingerprint on it."

Wu Rong's face changed dramatically, and he said angrily, "What the hell do you mean? Didn't you say to wait for my boss to come?"

Lin Chen's face turned cold, and he slapped Wu Rong's head, making him stagger.

"I said to call your boss, not to wait for him to come before signing. Stop talking and do it quickly!"

"You..."

Wu Rong was on the verge of tears. This punk wasn't following the rules!

Moreover, Lin Chen's palm was like a melon smasher, making his head spin and feel like it was about to be smashed to pieces.

But he knew that if he signed, he wouldn't be able to ask Zhang Yuerong for money in the future. Despite his fear, he gritted his teeth and said, "I won't sign!"

"Hey, acting like a thug again, huh?"

Lin Chen's face showed a sinister smile, which chilled Wu Rong to the bone. He wanted to cry.

Who the hell is acting like a thug? You're more thuggish than I am!