Seeing Tu Jun rush out directly, Luo Chuan instinctively covered his forehead with his hand, knowing this would be the outcome.
Can't you save some trouble?
“You bunch of spoiled brats, if you can't win at basketball, you resort to fighting!” Tu Jun shouted frantically,
“With your level, even if you brought ten more, you wouldn't stand a chance against my brother Qin.”
One of them stepped forward, looking fierce,
“What did you say? Say it again if you dare.”
“I said you're just a bunch of clowns, come at me...”
Before Tu Jun could finish, the other side charged at him, kicking him directly.
Tu Jun was sent sprawling on the ground, and after realizing what happened, he cursed and lunged forward like a hungry dog.
As soon as Liu Wenqin saw this, he rushed over to help.
“You bastard, daring to hit an old dog, you're really asking for it.”
Zhu Weijiao rolled up her sleeves and was ready to charge in, but was pulled back by Luo Chuan.
“Why are you holding me back? Can't you see the old dog is getting beaten?”
Luo Chuan scolded lightly,
“Stay here, fighting is a man's business, you shouldn't get involved.”
After saying that, Luo Chuan stepped in, his not-so-wide back appearing particularly reliable and even a bit handsome in Zhu Weijiao's eyes.
In just a few steps, Luo Chuan entered the fray, pushing one person aside and poking another in the ribs with his right hand, fingers together.
With a scream, the person Luo Chuan hit fell to the ground in pain.
Luo Chuan didn't even glance at him, repeating the same technique, and within ten seconds, the three or four people surrounding the old dog were all kneeling on the ground, which naturally drew the attention of others.
“This guy knows martial arts, he's so fierce.”
“He's really handsome, I wonder if I can get his contact information later.”
“Hmph, I see someone has already called the police, they'll definitely end up in jail,” a slightly sour-voiced man said.
“Mind your own business, even if they go to jail, it's better than being a petty person like you.”
“Who are you talking about?” The man felt a bit embarrassed after being retorted by the girl.
“Whoever chimes in is who I'm talking about,” the girl said provocatively,
“If you have the guts, hit me! Let's see what you do when the police arrive.”
“You...”
Their argument was just a trivial part of the chaos in the square, completely unaffected by Luo Chuan. As for the police they mentioned, ha, Luo Chuan had already anticipated the consequences of his actions.
It seemed like he knocked everyone down with a single blow, but in reality, it was a clever use of technique combined with the experience imparted by the Eight Extremes Fist that created this seemingly lethal effect.
Those people had only temporarily lost their ability to move; they hadn't actually sustained any real injuries, not even superficial ones. Even if they went to the hospital, nothing would show up. This was Luo Chuan's confidence in acting in front of everyone.
He wasn't like the old dog, a reckless fool who charged forward without thinking.
As the number of people who could stand dwindled, the remaining two looked at Luo Chuan and involuntarily shivered. After exchanging glances, they turned and ran without hesitation.
Luo Chuan scoffed, today he had witnessed the fragility of brotherhood; he thought everyone was like the F4 from Daxing Village.
“Chuan'er, you were really amazing just now! How did you do that?”
Tu Jun wiped the dust off his face and excitedly came to Luo Chuan's side, gesturing wildly.
“Just a bit of skill,” Luo Chuan replied with a smile.
Liu Wenqin also rushed over, apologetically saying,
“Thanks to you and the old dog today, if anything comes up in the future, just let me know.”
“It's nothing, I just can't stand them bullying the weak.”
At that moment, Zhu Weijiao hurried over, saying anxiously,
“What are you all chatting about at a time like this? Can't you see the police are coming? Hurry and run!”
After saying that, she grabbed Luo Chuan and ran off into the distance. Tu Jun and Liu Wenqin followed suit, diving into the crowd with practiced ease. Fortunately, the square was quite chaotic, and soon the four of them disappeared into the crowd, leaving no trace.
In the crowd, a girl’s eyes flickered, hesitating for a moment before quickly jogging in a certain direction.
In a small alley beside a shop, Zhu Weijiao leaned against the wall, panting heavily, while Luo Chuan appeared unfazed, not even breaking a sweat.
“Alright, there shouldn't be anyone following us now,” Luo Chuan glanced outside the alley and turned back to say.
Zhu Weijiao let out a heavy breath and nodded, then turned her gaze to Luo Chuan, her eyes filled with curiosity and surprise,
“Xiao Chuanzi, when did you become so strong? How come so many people are no match for you?”
“You think I go out to exercise every morning for fun?” Luo Chuan rolled his eyes.
“Then how about I join you for exercise from now on?”
“Let's see if you can get up in the morning first,” Luo Chuan chuckled.
While the two were chatting, Tu Jun and Liu Wenqin also caught up with them.
“Is everyone alright?” Liu Wenqin asked.
Seeing everyone shake their heads, Liu Wenqin smiled broadly and said,
“That's good, let's go to the skewer place, today I'm treating.”
“Alright!”
Tu Jun clapped his hands, pulling Liu Wenqin and preparing to head out, thinking that someone was treating today, so he wouldn't have to spend money, just in time to save up for a good pair of running shoes.
“Old dog, why are you in such a hurry? Let me catch my breath.”
At this moment, Zhu Weijiao's eyes turned, and she curiously asked Liu Wenqin,
“Qin Ge, why did you play basketball with those people? Their sportsmanship is terrible, they can't handle losing.”
Tu Jun perked up at this, staring intently at Liu Wenqin, clearly curious as well.
Liu Wenqin awkwardly smiled, scratching his scalp, and said,
“I saw those guys teasing a little girl earlier, so I stepped in to help. Who knew they couldn't take it?”
“Oh~!”
Zhu Weijiao and Tu Jun exchanged meaningful glances, so it was a case of a hero saving a damsel in distress!
Luo Chuan, on the other hand, looked at Liu Wenqin in surprise. Could that girl be Li Anran? What a coincidence!
Had the wheels of fate already begun to turn?
Was Liu Wenqin still destined to walk the same path as before?
In reality, neither Li Anran nor Liu Wenqin was at fault; the only problem was the disparity in their identities—one a poor boy, the other a rich princess. The probability of them ending up together was minuscule.
Feeling a bit embarrassed, Liu Wenqin slapped Tu Jun on the back of the head and said irritably,
“Don't think too much; I just helped out. This is called standing up for justice when you see wrongdoing, you understand nothing.”
“Let's go eat!”
Just as the four of them stepped out of the alley, they spotted a girl in a snow-white down jacket and a white beret, leaning on her knees and panting, a sheen of sweat on her forehead, looking exhausted.
At the sight of the girl, Luo Chuan's eyes flickered; it really was Li Anran.
“Finally found you guys, you ran too fast,” Li Anran stood up and looked at Liu Wenqin.
Liu Wenqin was taken aback, and Zhu Weijiao and Tu Jun looked at him with knowing glances, as if to say, aren't you the hero saving the beauty?
“Thank you for helping me just now,” Li Anran said earnestly.
Liu Wenqin came back to his senses, feeling a bit flustered, but still said,
“It's nothing, just helping out. Even if I hadn't, someone else would have stepped in.”
Li Anran nodded, then turned to look at Luo Chuan, her slightly bland smile carrying a hint of unnoticeable surprise,
“You're really strong; do you know martial arts?”
Luo Chuan raised an eyebrow and said,
“I just know a bit of boxing.”
“That's still impressive! I didn't even see you move before you took down those thugs,” Li Anran exclaimed excitedly, waving her fists as if she were the one who had just taught those thugs a lesson.
At that moment, Li Anran was completely oblivious to Liu Wenqin's disappointment, Zhu Weijiao's wariness, and Tu Jun's confusion.
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