Chapter 28

Xiao Wei's face darkened: "Get out!"

Zheng Wu was taken aback: "Why get out? I came in to pee." He saw that we were all there and assumed we were friends.

Xiao Wei was about to say something, but Monkey said: "It's fine, he's my friend. Let him pee."

Only then did Xiao Wei say nothing. Zheng Wu gave him a strange look, unbuttoned his pants, and walked to the urinal to pee.

The sound was quite harsh. Zheng Wu's kidney function was good, but it didn't stop Xiao Wei from continuing to speak.

"You'd better hand over the money quickly, or else..."

Before he could finish, Zheng Wu rushed over like a gust of wind and hit Xiao Wei on the head with a beer bottle—his pants were still unbuttoned! The three of us were stunned as Zheng Wu cursed, "You dare to ask them for money?!"

This was Zheng Wu, always ready to help his brothers without asking questions.

As soon as Xiao Wei was hit, the other few second-year students rushed over. There were four of them and four of us, making for an evenly matched battle. The best fighter among us was Zheng Wu, who continued to hold Xiao Wei and punched him several times with his big fists. Despite being a second-year student, Xiao Wei couldn't withstand it and fell to the ground after a few punches.

Monkey and Huang Jie were no less fierce. I didn't know about their glorious past, but they were just as ruthless in a fight. Although the opponents were taller, they couldn't match the two of them and were dragged to different corners and beaten up.

Finally, it was my turn. As soon as Zheng Wu made his move, I knew I had to fight. I punched the nearest second-year student in the nose. This punch, called a cannon punch, was a straight punch that anyone could do. However, the same punch from different people had different power. My punch sent the person staggering back several steps, and when he wiped his nose, his hand was full of blood. The nose is the easiest part of the face to bleed.

I took advantage of the situation and kicked him, but he grabbed my leg and almost pulled me down. I quickly grabbed his neck, preparing to knee him in the stomach, but Zheng Wu had already rushed over and kicked the person in the waist, knocking me down as well. The bathroom floor was dirty, and I was covered in dirty water. I didn't have time to care, so I climbed on top of the person and punched him several times, just like Donnie Yen. This move I learned from Monkey.

In less than a minute, the four of them were defeated by the four of us.

I stood up, covered in dirt and wet. I couldn't even brush it off.

Zheng Wu said sheepishly, "Let your girlfriend wash it."

The four of us stood in different positions, with our defeated opponents at our feet.

Xiao Wei panted, "You guys are good, really good. It's hard to believe that Sheng and Qi still take you seriously."

Monkey said, "We can be friends, but we won't give you money." He wasn't just saying it; we really had no money.

The four of us left the bathroom and found a crowd gathered at the door, all drawn by the sounds of the fight. Yang Zecheng, Li Baiyu, and others were there, asking what happened. I said the second-year students came to cause trouble and we beat them up. They just said "Oh" and didn't say anything more, as it didn't affect them.

As we came out, Monkey said, "We've provoked the second-year students. We shouldn't be alone these days and should carry something for protection."

Everyone nodded and went back to their classes.

When I returned to my class, everyone looked at me because I was so dirty and smelled bad. Liu Yina came over and asked what happened. She had been in the classroom and didn't know what was going on outside, so I explained briefly.

Ma Jie also ran over and said, "Fei, your clothes are dirty. Take them off and I'll wash them for you." I said, "Take them off? This is a classroom, where can I change?" Ma Jie said, "I'll go get you some clean clothes," and quickly ran out of the classroom. It's nice to have someone like that around, who doesn't ask much of me, just hopes I can protect him a bit. The break between classes was long, so Ma Jie had enough time to run back and forth. He brought clean clothes and accompanied me to the bathroom to change.

When I came back, several girls from the Thirteen Roses were gathered at our class door, asking if I had been beaten. I was surprised and said no. Later, I found out that when we came out of the bathroom, I was the dirtiest of the four, looking like I had been beaten up. The rumor spread that I had really been beaten.

Class was about to start, and I didn't have time to explain. During class, I received a text from Lin Ke'er, asking if I was okay. I said I was fine and not to listen to their nonsense. Just as I finished, I received another text from Wang Yao, asking how I was. I quickly replied that it was terrible, that I had been beaten up by four people, and that I was covered in bruises and in pain.

This incident showed again that I felt differently about Lin Ke'er and Wang Yao.

To my surprise, Lin Ke'er came after class, holding a lot of ointments, including expensive Yunnan Baiyao, saying she wanted to help me. I said, "I told you I was fine, why did you bring these things?" Lin Ke'er said, "Don't pretend, Wang Yao told me you were beaten up badly and asked me to bring some medicine to see you."

As she spoke, she lifted my shirt, "You don't have to be a hero in front of me; in my heart, you're already a big hero." Hearing this, I felt a mix of emotions and didn't know what to say. She had misunderstood me, and it was a significant misunderstanding. Lin Ke'er couldn't tell if I was hurt, so she rubbed the medicine on me wherever she could. Liu Yina watched us and giggled, and many boys looked at us enviously.

I felt uncomfortable inside.

I asked, "Where did you get all this medicine so quickly?" Lin Ke'er said, "Wang Yao has it. Her brother often fights, so she carries it with her." I was touched; Wang Yao still cared about me, just in a different way, and was even trying to bring Lin Ke'er and me together. But she didn't know...

I looked up and saw Wang Yao's figure flash by the door. I called out, "Hey," but she was already gone. Lin Ke'er asked what was wrong, and I said nothing, but I was secretly happy, thinking Wang Yao had come to see me. But Lin Ke'er's actions stopped, and her expression became serious. I was a bit panicked, thinking she had noticed, but following her gaze, I saw Yi Zhen entering our class.

My expression also became serious. Yi Zhen walked over and said with a smile, "How does it feel?"

I thought he was talking about Lin Ke'er helping me with the medicine, so I said, "Great, really great."

Yi Zhen's face changed: "I meant, how does it feel to be beaten up?"

Lin Ke'er stood up: "Yi Zhen, don't go too far."

Yi Zhen said, "Lin Ke'er, I will get you no matter what. As long as you don't agree to be with me, I'll make Zuo Fei suffer."

With that, Yi Zhen turned and left, thinking he looked cool. I cursed him.

"What did you say?" Yi Zhen turned back, his face full of anger.

"I said you're an idiot, jumping to conclusions without checking the facts."

Yi Zhen looked puzzled but still turned and left. Lin Ke'er was angry and said she would tell the teacher. I said, "Don't bother. They don't even care about the Nine Princes collecting protection money, so they won't care about this. Besides, Yi Zhen's family is rich!" Lin Ke'er was silent and said, "What should we do?" I said, "Don't worry, have you ever seen me afraid of anyone?"

Boys often brag, and I was no exception. I wasn't afraid of Yi Zhen. Lin Ke'er said, "I'm sorry, I always cause you trouble." In the past, I would have taken the opportunity to say something like, "For you, it's nothing to cause a little trouble." But now, my mindset was different, and I just said, "It's nothing."

Lin Ke'er didn't notice anything unusual; she thought I didn't want her to worry.

After class, I texted Wang Yao, "You came but didn't come in to see me?" Wang Yao said, "I didn't come, I just happened to pass by. Besides, Lin Ke'er is enough." I said, "Not enough. You know how Lin Ke'er is; rubbing medicine doesn't help. I'm still in pain, you should come and help me." Wang Yao said, "Then let Monkey help you." I said, "No way, I don't want a guy to help me. Last time, Damao almost made me sick. Come and help me, I really can't stand the pain."

After sending this, Wang Yao was silent for a long time. I kept texting her, saying, "Come and help me, no one will see." Finally, Wang Yao said, "Come out now." I said, "Now?" She said, "Yes, now or never." Class was still in session, but we could go out. Wang Yao clearly didn't want anyone to see. I said, "Okay, I'll wait for you at the corner of the corridor."

I then called the teacher and said I needed to use the bathroom.

After coming out, I waited for Wang Yao at the corner of the corridor. Thinking about her small hands rubbing my back, I felt very excited. Soon, Wang Yao came, and I pretended to be in pain, saying, "Why didn't they beat me to death?" Wang Yao said, "Would you let them?" I said, "Would you let them?" Wang Yao's face changed, "Zuo Fei, be serious. I told you not to joke with me." I didn't say anything and said, "Just help me with the medicine."

When we were together and nothing was going on, Wang Yao would take the medicine from Lin Ke'er and help me. Now, she had to do it secretly, which made her feel guilty. Wang Yao asked me to turn around and lifted my shirt. I did as she said, but she kicked my butt, "Where are you hurt? You're fine!"

I had forgotten that Lin Ke'er couldn't tell, but Wang Yao could. I quickly said, "It's internal. The second-year students hit me with books!" Surprisingly, Wang Yao believed me, half-doubting, "Really?" I said, "Really, just help me."

I turned around, and Wang Yao started to rub the medicine on me. The first touch was so painful that I almost cried out. Her hands were strong.

I said, "Lady, be gentle." Wang Yao said, "You need to use some force when applying medicine. Didn't you say Lin Ke'er was too gentle? If you can't handle it, I'll stop." I said helplessly, "Okay, go on." Wang Yao continued, but it felt more like rubbing and pinching, much more painful than before. I gritted my teeth and endured it, thinking it was a torture.

Finally, I couldn't take it anymore and grabbed Wang Yao's hand, "Lady, I can't take it anymore!"

Wang Yao laughed, "Stop pretending. You're fine, but you made me do this."

It turned out Wang Yao had seen through it and was just messing with me. I said, "You're too sneaky, really willing to hurt me?"

Wang Yao was about to speak when her expression changed. I followed her gaze and was shocked to see Zhang Xuan coming up the stairs, and I was still holding Wang Yao's hand!

Zhang Xuan looked at us suspiciously, "What are you doing?"

I quickly let go of Wang Yao's hand. Wang Yao said calmly, "I'm helping him with the medicine," and showed the red flower oil.

I said, "Helping with medicine, but you could be gentler."

"Shut up, you said Lin Ke'er was too gentle, so I'm helping you."

We played it like it was real—of course, it was real, but we had something to hide.

Zhang Xuan didn't suspect anything and said, "Lin Ke'er didn't do a good job. Let me help you too." She reached out, and Wang Yao poured some medicine on her hand. Zhang Xuan started to rub the medicine on me, with just the right amount of force, which felt really good.

I criticized Wang Yao, "Look at her, then look at you!"

"Then let Zhang Xuan help you in the future."

Zhang Xuan laughed, "I don't dare. I'm afraid Lin Ke'er will eat me."

With that, Wang Yao and I were silent.

Wang Yao was right. Now, Lin Ke'er and I were seen as a couple, and anyone who tried to intervene would be looked down upon. Two years ago, it was the same; I had just broken up with a girl from the next class, and now, after all the twists and turns of fate, it was the same again. If Lin Ke'er and I were really together, it would be fine, but now we had no relationship at all, which was really frustrating.

After applying the medicine, we went back to our classes. This was the last class of the morning. After school, I picked up a stick from the cleaning area and hid it in my sleeve. It was a bit chilly, and everyone was wearing long sleeves. I didn't forget what Monkey said about being prepared and not being alone. So, I hid the stick and went to find them.

As soon as I went out, I ran into Zheng Wu, who also hadn't forgotten what Monkey said. But I was surprised when I saw him because he was wearing his battle gear—leather jacket, leather pants, and sunglasses, looking like a terminator.

I was speechless, wondering how Mao Mao could put up with him.

"Zuo Fei, you need to take this seriously. This isn't a game, it's a war!" Zheng Wu scolded me.

"Let's find Monkey and Huang Jie."

We went to Monkey's class, but he wasn't there. We then went to Huang J