"Kid! You really have guts! Since you're asking for death, I'll grant your wish!"
Shi Dabiao sneered, his fist—big as a sandbag—clenching tightly, the bones in his hand crackling. Just that single movement was enough to make many people around him shrink back in fear.
"Hmph! If you want to fight, then fight. Why all the nonsense? Don't think you can take me down easily!"
At this moment, Chen Xiaobei's blood was boiling. He had already made up his mind: at worst, he'd fight to the death! Even if he lost in the end, he'd make sure Shi Dabiao paid a bloody price! A man should have the courage of a man! No cowardice—just action!
"Hehe, this is laughable! Don't talk about taking you down easily—I'll knock you flat with just one punch!" Shi Dabiao said arrogantly.
"What if your one punch doesn't knock me down?" Chen Xiaobei retorted coldly.
"Hmph! Huo Ji is considered a tough fighter among thugs! And I still kicked him so hard he couldn't stand up just now!"
Shi Dabiao was extremely confident in his strength. He said coldly, "If one punch doesn't take you down, I'll be your damn pet!"
"Heh, I wouldn't raise something as ugly as you," Chen Xiaobei curled his lip in disdain.
Pfft…
As soon as the words left his mouth, the crowd around them couldn't help but burst into laughter. This kid had nerves of steel—at a time like this, he still dared to provoke Shi Dabiao.
"Damn it! You're about to die and still dare to run your mouth! I'll smash your face in!"
Shi Dabiao's face turned red with anger. Enraged, he launched his attack, swinging his sandbag-sized fist at Chen Xiaobei. His strength was immense, and his speed was fast enough that the fist whistled through the air—a force no ordinary person could withstand!
"So fast! That kid is done for…"
"Yeah, this punch will definitely leave him unable to take care of himself!"
Exclamations erupted from the crowd.
"Brother Bei…" Huo Ji also clenched his fists, his heart in his throat.
But in the next second, everyone was completely dumbfounded.
Chen Xiaobei raised his fist and met Shi Dabiao's punch head-on!
"Bang!"
With a dull thud, Chen Xiaobei stumbled back seven or eight steps before steadying himself. Though sharp pain shot through his fist and his arm went numb, he hadn't been crippled by the punch as everyone had predicted. What's more, the "Bear-Man" Shi Dabiao had also stumbled back five steps before regaining his balance!
"My god! How is this possible?!"
"That kid actually went toe-to-toe with the Bear-Man! This… this must be a trick of my eyes!"
"I must be dreaming! This is ridiculous!"
Witnessing the scene, the crowd was shocked, even unable to believe their eyes.
"Now what do you have to say, huh?" Chen Xiaobei glared at Shi Dabiao, a faint smirk tugging at the corner of his mouth. That single punch had changed his state of mind profoundly. To sum it up in two words: growth.
Often, the difference between cowardice and courage lies in a single thought, but the outcomes are worlds apart! Today, Chen Xiaobei hadn't backed down. With his actions, he'd slapped Shi Dabiao in the face—and the face of everyone who'd looked down on him! In this moment, he was a hero, savoring the shock from Shi Dabiao and everyone around them. One word: satisfying!
"Didn't you say you wouldn't raise something ugly?" Shi Dabiao roared, infuriated.
"Hehe, so you do know you're ugly?" Chen Xiaobei smirked.
Pfft…
At these words, Shi Dabiao nearly spat out a mouthful of blood. He felt like a monkey, being toyed with by Chen Xiaobei. The crowd snickered again, making Shi Dabiao want to crawl into a hole in the ground.
"Bastard! I'm done with your mouth! Let's settle this with fists!"
Shi Dabiao knew he couldn't win with words, so he mustered all his strength to solve the problem with his fists. After all, he was slightly stronger than Chen Xiaobei. Their first exchange might not have shown a big gap, but over time, Chen Xiaobei would surely lose.
"Come on! Who's afraid?!" Chen Xiaobei's resolve was unshakable. Even knowing he might lose, he'd never back down!
Woo-woo-woo…
But just then, the sound of police sirens echoed. Soon, a large number of police officers swarmed the scene, taking full control.
"Everyone involved in the fight—hands on your heads, get down!" A police captain led the way, shouting through a megaphone.
"You bastard! You called the cops?!" Shi Dabiao glared at Chen Xiaobei fiercely.
"Are you out of your mind?" Chen Xiaobei rolled his eyes, snapping, "I've been here the whole time. When would I have called the police?"
"Then who did?" Shi Dabiao fumed. He'd started this mess, and with the police intervening, he'd definitely bear heavier consequences.
"I said get down! Are you deaf?!" The captain walked over and shouted into Shi Dabiao's ear through the megaphone.
"Captain Li, please calm down… calm down…" No matter how tough Shi Dabiao was, he didn't dare to act tough with the police. He squatted down obediently.
"Captain Li, I really appreciate your help this time." At that moment, Wen Yuan strolled over with her hands behind her back.
"No trouble at all… I should thank Ms. Wen for reporting this. Your cooperation helps us maintain public order!" Captain Li smiled obsequiously.
"Yes, these thugs are smashing things and fighting. They must be severely punished," Wen Yuan said, pointing at Shi Dabiao.
"Absolutely!" Captain Li picked up the megaphone, "Take all of Shi Dabiao's men back for 48 hours of detention! Also, tally the damages and injuries here—Shi Dabiao will cover all costs!"
"This…" Shi Dabiao's eyes watered, but he didn't dare utter a word. Whether it was street thugs or martial artists, no one dared to openly defy the state!
"Captain Li, this is my boyfriend. Can I take him first?" Wen Yuan walked over and took Chen Xiaobei's arm.
"Of course! Absolutely!" Captain Li nodded frantically, stealing extra glances at Chen Xiaobei. Who was this kid, to be Ms. Wen's boyfriend? He was utterly envious!
Wen Yuan then led Chen Xiaobei away from the scene. Before leaving, Chen Xiaobei waved playfully at Shi Dabiao: "See you later, 'pet'!"
"You…" Shi Dabiao trembled with rage, wanting to bang his head against a wall. How could two people in the same fight get such different treatment?
With the police present, Chen Xiaobei had nothing to worry about. He quickly told Huo Ji a few things and left.
"Hey! You still haven't told me—will you be my boyfriend or not?!" Wen Yuan hurried after him.