The sky had turned nearly black, and inside Ren Xueyi's mansion, it seemed like a chaotic scene, almost comparable to chickens and dogs jumping around. Of course, a big event had indeed occurred – the young lady of the house had not returned yet, and for her doting parents, it felt like the end of the world.
The bodyguards and servants were trembling with fear, afraid that some minor issue might provoke the furious master to kick them out with a single angry kick. When Ren Xueyi and Xiao and Xing stood in front of the house, the two brawny guards responsible for security nearly knelt down on the spot, grateful for divine intervention that had brought the young miss back. It might be worth mentioning that these two seemingly formidable men were actually from a remote mountainous area. They grew up hearing their parents say, "Iron Egg (Gourd), do you know why your mother was able to give birth to a boy like you? It's because she prayed to Buddha every day, asking to bear a son. Even when she gave birth to you, she kept chanting. As a result, you turned out to be a boy. Look at the Wang family in our village – they didn't believe in Buddha, had six daughters in a row, and finally, they had a son who turned out to be a fool. He's over ten years old, still wearing split-crotch pants, peeing in their cooking pot. Can you imagine? Buddha must be believed in. Remember that, okay?"
The two big guys never forgot this, so they chanted "Amitabha Buddha" silently before doing anything. Surprisingly, it proved to be effective, as the young miss finally returned in the nick of time. If she had been any later, their jobs would have been at risk.
After the report, the two guards looked at Xiao and Xing with suspicion. Although they were just gatekeepers, they knew that the young miss, due to her illness, rarely left the house and had almost no friends. So how did she end up with these two? The two guards exchanged a glance, wondering how these two had become friends with the young miss.
Although Ren Xueyi was innocent, she wasn't stupid. With a sweet smile, she said, "Brother Zhang, Brother Li, they are my friends. They're the ones who brought me back."
Upon hearing that the young miss knew their surnames, the two guards were pleasantly surprised. They even forgot to carry out the standard procedure of searching strangers, allowing Xiao and Xing to enter.
In fact, they couldn't be blamed. Since the young miss had disappeared, the boss had returned in a rage, threatening that if she didn't return before nightfall, they wouldn't need to come back again. They had been on edge for almost a day, fearing they might lose their well-paying and well-treated jobs.
Inside, Xiao and Xing immediately sensed something amiss. After all, they had been rogues for three years, and it was challenging to avoid revealing their true colors to shrewd businessmen. It could lead to unnecessary trouble. Xiao turned to Ren Xueyi and said, "Xueyi, big brother just remembered that there's something to do later. I won't accompany you inside."
Ren Xueyi grabbed Xiao's arm anxiously, but seeing his resolute expression, she released her grip, a bit disappointed. "When can I see big brother again?"
"I'll leave my phone number for you. Just call me whenever you want to see big brother." With that, Xiao took out a small business card he had just made that morning.
Hearing that Xiao Zihan wanted to leave his phone number, Ren Xueyi's spirits soared. She took the crude business card Xiao Zihan handed over—a piece of paper with only a name and phone number—but she carefully placed it in her backpack as if it were a precious treasure. The two big guys guarding the door were astonished, wondering about Xiao Zihan's background.
After bidding farewell to Ren Xueyi, Xiao Zihan and Xing returned to Changliao City. Unable to afford a luxury hotel and finding even the budget options expensive, they spent the night at a bathhouse. The next day, they went to the Changliao Personnel Center, but it was needless to say—they wasted a trip.
Xing said, "Boss, I think we should forget about finding a job. Let's stick to our old profession. Whether we have a diploma or not, whether we have education or not, we don't even have a high school diploma. What good job can we find?"
Suddenly, someone patted them on the back. They turned around and saw a small, thin man. The man led them to a corner and said, "You two must be having some trouble finding a good job. I can help with that."
"How did you know?" "What makes you say that?"
"Hehe, if you two brothers can't even see this much, there's no need for you to continue." In his heart, he thought, "I've been following you for three days." With a swift motion, he took out two academic certificates. "Just make a few modifications here, and everything will be fine."
"Is this really possible?" "How can we trust you?"
"You can trust me, brothers. As long as you tell me your names, I'll start immediately. If you're not satisfied, you don't have to pay. How about that?"
"Xiao Zihan." "Xing Ao."
In no time, everything was settled. "How much?" "Three hundred each."
At the Personnel Center, in the Teacher Recruitment Department, the two stood straight.
"Wow, graduates of the prestigious Jingti University! Thank you both for coming to our school. It's just that we feel sorry for you."
"It's okay. Serving the people is our wish, especially in nurturing the pillars of the country."
"We are so grateful to you both."
"Don't mention it."
Changliao Industrial University, Department of Physical Education. "Director Zhang, I heard that we have new members in our sports department."
"Hehe, this time we really hit the jackpot. Graduates from Jingti University, and they actually came to teach at our school. These two, their appearance is impeccable, nothing to criticize. Oh, for thirty years, our sports department finally has some talent."
The day before the start of the school year, while other teachers were relaxed and leisurely, Xiao Zihan was busy and bustling. There was a lot to memorize—techniques for throwing the discus, essentials of sprinting, running 1500 meters within 3 minutes and 20 seconds, no flirting with pretty female students, maintaining proper conduct when instructing female students, no touching of breasts or buttocks, appropriate length of shorts during swimming class, no visible body hair, and many more rules. Xing Ao had disappeared somewhere, enjoying his freedom. Being an outstanding sports committee member in elementary and middle school, he was no stranger to these rules. However, for Xiao Zihan, who had never attended a day of school, just thinking about these rules made his head spin. Luckily, he still knew how to read.
Due to a shortage of housing on campus, only two small rooms of about 30 square meters were left. The two brothers were separated, each living in one. One in the north, the other in the south.
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At midnight, exactly at 12 o'clock, Xiao Zihan was still studying hard.
"How many push-ups are considered passing? Damn, so annoying."
After trying several times, Xiao Zihan still couldn't fall asleep. He forcefully pulled his hair, took a deep breath, stood up, and walked out of the room. After greeting the night watchman, he went straight to the office of the Department of Physical Education.
The night watchman was reuniting with his deceased wife in his dreams. Suddenly, he heard a knocking sound on the window. He rubbed his sleepy eyes and vaguely saw someone waving at him, saying something he couldn't hear clearly. Then, the person disappeared. Thinking it was his wife, he panicked and, with newfound agility, rushed over.
"Bang!" The night watchman hit the window frame and fell to the ground, unconscious.
Although the teacher's residence building where Xiao Zihan lived was on campus, it was still a considerable distance from the office of the Department of Physical Education. To take a shortcut, one had to pass through a small forest.
The small grove was pitch black. Although the moon was in the sky, its light was faint, making it difficult to penetrate the dense leaves. The large leaves rustled in the breeze, creating a "shasha" sound, even causing the usually fearless Xiao Zihan to feel uneasy.
There's a saying, "In the dark of the night, evil spirits assist in killing, seldom offending the anger of the gods."
Xiao Zihan, amused by his own unfounded fears, suddenly saw a figure swaying in the distance. His heart skipped a beat. Could it be that someone was really planning to commit murder? This was a school, after all.
Xiao Zihan approached silently, and under a large tree, he saw a person standing with their back to him. In the faint moonlight, he could see that the person was of average height, with hands placed in front, as if urinating.
However, Xiao Zihan quickly dismissed this idea. If someone was urinating at this time and place, there would be no other place for them to stay. The mental hospital would be their only refuge. Oh, what a pitiable soul!
A crisp sound, "pa," broke the silence of the woods, followed by a series of struggling sounds, and the person cursed, "Damn, stinky bitch! Don't think your old man, the leader of the Howling Gang, can cover the sky with one hand. I've endured shit from your old man, and now I have to endure shit from you, this little sissy. Spit."
After spitting, he seemed even more irritated, and he viciously continued, "My drug addiction is my fucking business. What does it have to do with your damn Howling Gang? You idiots don't deal drugs, you're fools. You don't make money, yet you want to block other people's paths to wealth. You even dared to issue a gang wanted order to hunt me down, making me look like a ghost. Haha, damn it, if it weren't for this school expelling me back then, I wouldn't be in this situation today. Now, it's a double win for me."
Having said that, he was ready to take action.
Here, Xiao Zihan was in a dilemma. After observing for a while, he had a basic understanding of what was happening. Originally, he should have gone out to save the person, but he hesitated. He had just reformed and decided not to be a rogue anymore, but now he encountered something related to the underworld. Not saving would undoubtedly lead to a guilty conscience, but saving might entangle him with the criminal underworld again. Oh, what a headache.
Seeing the imminent assault, Xiao Zihan couldn't hesitate any longer. He decided to save the person first and deal with the consequences later.
With a swift stride, Xiao Zihan rushed out and quickly reached the side of the aggressor. The man, hearing the approaching footsteps, turned around abruptly, only to see a tall figure rapidly closing in on him. In the blink of an eye, they were face to face. Shocked, the man couldn't believe that someone would suddenly appear at this time and place. He swung the stick at Xiao Zihan's head, but Xiao Zihan, without paying much attention, dodged the attack by lowering his head. In return, he threw a punch, hitting the man in the abdomen. The small-time thug couldn't withstand the powerful force of Xiao Zihan's punch and crumpled to the ground, clutching his stomach.
Xiao Zihan followed up with a knife-hand strike to the man's neck, rendering him unconscious. The entire confrontation happened in the blink of an eye, fast and precise.
Feeling somewhat proud, Xiao Zihan clapped his hands twice, thinking what an idiot. Then, he immediately turned around and saw a woman sitting against the tree, hands tied behind her back. Her upper garment was torn, and her bra was pulled down to her abdomen, revealing a pair of rosy and plump breasts, as delicate as porcelain. At the apex of their fullness, a tempting pink bud was exposed.
At this moment, moonlight filtered through the gaps in the trees, illuminating the woman's face. Indeed, she was as beautiful as the thug described, not inferior to Qin Fangyue and Ren Xueyi. Her short and lively hair complemented her heart-shaped face perfectly, with willow eyebrows, apricot eyes, and cherry lips, creating an irresistibly captivating appearance. A large golden earring on her right ear was particularly eye-catching. Her fair skin and large expressive eyes conveyed a hint of fear after the encounter with the assailant.
While Xiao Zihan was mesmerized by the woman's exquisite features, she made displeased "wu wu" sounds, indicating for Xiao Zihan to quickly help her untie the rope.
Xiao Zihan silently cursed himself for his unchanging lecherous nature. He circled behind the large tree and untied the ropes.
Once the woman regained her freedom, she didn't react as Xiao Zihan expected, with tears streaming down her face and hands covering her chest. Instead, ignoring her bare upper body, she took large strides toward the thug and forcefully kicked him in the groin.
"Damn your grandma, thinking of raping your sister, dream on, go die, screw your grandma!" Xiao Zihan was stunned by the string of vulgar language. Luckily, he managed to hold his jaw in time to avoid dislocation. Was this still a woman?
"Take your damn business home!" she continued, delivering a series of fierce kicks. Despite the urgent movements of her body, the curve drawn by her full chest was incredibly alluring.
Observing this, Xiao Zihan's lower body immediately responded with an "elegant" straight line. Xiao Zihan quickly exhaled and inhaled, successfully transforming the straight line into a curve.
The woman kicked countless times until she vented her anger, then stopped. Looking back at Xiao Zihan, who was still in a daze, she walked to his side, raised her heel, and hugged Xiao Zihan's shoulder. "Hey, buddy, I owe you one today. Otherwise, I would've been in big trouble. Thanks. By the way, I'm called Xia He."
Imagine a person who is 170 cm tall hugging someone 185 cm tall, especially a woman hugging a man, and the woman isn't wearing clothes. What kind of situation is that? Moreover, the woman hadn't put on any clothes yet.
Xiao Zihan felt the fullness pressed against his arm, remarkably soft, especially the pointed peak, stimulating his arm with a tingling sensation. The desire that had just subsided resurfaced. He couldn't continue like this; otherwise, he might have to take matters into his own hands.
Xiao Zihan grabbed Xia He's hand, feeling it was slender and smooth. Indeed, a beautiful woman's hand was different. After releasing Xia He's hand, he said, "Um, you should put on your clothes first."
"Oh, right! I forgot. Hehe, sorry, could you turn your head away?" Only now did Xia He realize she still wasn't dressed. Blushing, she finally realized she had exposed herself to a man for such a long time.
Xiao Zihan sighed helplessly, reflecting on the bizarre encounters he had experienced in the past two days. Two days ago, he encountered an innocent girl who didn't even know what a man's lower body looked like. Today, he came across a bold woman who could confidently expose herself to a stranger. Was fate determined to make him experience romantic encounters? The world truly held endless surprises. If someone said mice could mate with cats, he might even believe it at this point.
"Hey, you can really fight, huh? You quickly dealt with that punk. How about joining my dad's Xiaobang? Considering you saved me today and your impressive fighting skills, I guarantee you'll become a gang leader in no time."
"Hehe, there's no need for that. Saving you today was unintentional, don't take it too seriously."
"But come on, sis has always repaid kindness. Since you saved my life, I'll follow you. How about it? We'll be buddies. If you ever need anything, just say the word. Call me your little sister."
"No—"
"Why not? That's settled then. A big man like you is so talkative. What's your name?"
"I'm—"
"What 'I'm'? My goodness, just tell me."
"Uh, Xiao Zihan."
"Alright, from now on, I'll call you Big Brother Han. How about your dad, your mom, I mean, your uncle, and aunt?"
"They're no longer here." Xiao Zihan's eyes showed a touch of melancholy, speaking with indifference.
"Oh, Big Brother Han, life must have been tough for you. No worries, from now on, I'm your family."
It truly was a case of unexpected fortune. Just as he had given up being a gangster, found a legitimate job, now a wild girl wanted to recognize him as her boss, and her dad was a gang leader. Was Xiao Zihan destined to be a gangster, especially one in a leadership position?
Feeling depressed for a while, Xiao Zihan finally remembered there was still an unresolved issue. He pointed to the thug and asked Xia He, "What about this guy?"
Xia He thought for a moment and said, "Big Brother Han, do you have paper and a pen?"
Normally, Xiao Zihan wouldn't carry such things, but today he coincidentally had them for "study" purposes. He handed them to Xia He, saying, "Why do you need them in a place where you can't even see your fingers?"
Xia He searched around and finally found a spot with some moonlight. Placing the paper on her knee, she wrote: "This guy is a drug offender, wanted in our city." She then went to the thug, tied him up, picked up the wooden stick, and placed the paper on his body.
"Nuo, problem solved!" Xia He clapped her hands, saying it with ease.
"What the heck, I can't see anything at all," Xiao Zihan complained.
"Ah, hehe, I forgot. Forget about it. This guy is a wanted criminal. Tomorrow, anyone who sees him will send him to the police station."
Xiao Zihan frowned, not understanding the slang. He asked, "Xiao He, how did that guy catch you?" He had only briefly interacted with Xia He, but he already knew she was straightforward and easygoing. The best way to get along with her was treating her like a buddy.
Xia He straightforwardly replied, "I was alone today, and he and his gang blocked me. Simple as that."
Xiao Zihan looked puzzled and questioned, "Your dad is a big shot in the underworld. How could he let you go out alone?"
"Hehe," Xia He's pretty face showed a smile. Clearly, she had put the recent events behind her and resumed her usual straightforwardness. She said, "Look, Big Brother Han doesn't seem to be from our city. The four major gangs here haven't clashed much in the past year; each gang has stabilized its territory. Although there are minor frictions, the overall situation is relatively stable. My dad is a local overlord, and who would dare to mess with me? Besides, I'm not someone who sits idle. Dealing with a dozen punks is no problem for me. It's just that today they brought more than twenty people, and I slipped up and got caught. Usually, I have my guys with me, but today I found them annoying, so I sent them back. Unexpectedly, hehe."
Xiao Zihan, looking at Xia He's smiling face, which had fully recovered from the recent events, compared her to the sweet and lovely Ren Xueyi. The two had opposite personalities, one quiet and the other active. But both seemed like they needed protection. Although Xia He could fight, she was still too naive and too tender.
For a brief moment, Xiao Zihan really wanted to join the underworld, just like Xia He suggested, and make a name for himself, all to achieve the goal of protecting those he cared about.