One of Billy's guys said, "Billy, let's fight them!" as he rushed towards Louis. Louis remained still in his spot. When the person got close to about a meter away, a kick came flying in from the side, landing squarely on his face. The guy let out a miserable scream and fell to the ground. The one who delivered the kick was Eric. Without saying a word, he started kicking the fallen person erratically.
The wailing cry of the guy was like a hammer, striking the hearts of Billy and the others. Cold sweat dripped down from their foreheads. Looking at the guy's expression, Billy said, "I've only heard that Louis is ruthless. Today, I see it's true indeed."
Louis remarked, "I've never been lenient with enemies." Billy raised his voice, "Since you guys came, it seems I've never provoked you. Why treat me like this?"
Louis sneered, "In a forest, there can only be one tiger. If there's another one, it's like a thorn in the eye, a nail in the flesh. I won't bother you, but sooner or later, you will bother me. So, you have to disappear. Right now, you're my biggest enemy."
Billy knew there was no escaping today, so he decided to go all in and boldly said, "If you're really someone of importance, then face me one-on-one. If I lose, you can do whatever you want with me. If you lose, let us go."
Louis replied, "You don't have the qualification to negotiate with me now. You're just caged animals." After saying that, he gestured with his hand, and everyone understood Louis' intention, swarming in. The figures of Billy and his comrades were engulfed in the crowd.
Eric brought a chair for Louis to sit on, standing beside him while keeping an eye out. This was also to protect Louis, fearing that too much chaos might pose a danger. Louis sat in the chair, tapping the armrest, a smirk appearing on his lips. Dozens of people were mixed together before him, and humanity was completely extinguished here. People were swinging their weapons like mad, striking their own kind. At this moment, the small restaurant was not much different from hell. In less than ten minutes, everything quieted down. Billy and his brothers lay on the ground, their fates uncertain.
"Take the guys out and clean up the place," Louis stood up. The guys outside the door unlocked it, and Louis walked out. Breathing in the fresh air outside, Louis let out a long sigh. Henry chased after them and grabbed Louis, shouting loudly, "Where's my sister?"
Louis brushed off Henry's hand pulling at his clothes and said with a puzzled look, "Your sister isn't with me, how would I know where she is?"
Upon hearing this, Henry's eyes turned red, and he yelled, "Louis, do you have no integrity? You're not even human!"
Ignoring Henry, Louis left. Henry wanted to chase after him, but others stopped him and he could only shout in frustration. From a distance came Louis's voice, "I respect you as a man. I hope you can come find me tomorrow and fight the world together."
"Louis, you monster! What did you do to my sister?" After hearing this, Henry struggled violently again, but his hands and feet were firmly held down. Jack walked over, patted his shoulder, and said, "Louis already sent your sister home." The guys let go of him and ran in Louis's direction.
Henry hesitated for a moment, then hurriedly went home. He pushed open his sister's room door and saw her sitting on the floor, holding a large doll in her hands, with many other various dolls strewn across the bed. Upon seeing her brother, she rushed over, exclaiming, "Henry, your friend is so nice. They bought me so many pretty dolls! They even took me ice skating!" Since Henry's family was financially tight, supported mostly by their father's meager earnings, sending both of them to school was already a big expense. While he knew his sister liked dolls, they simply couldn't afford them.
Seeing his sister's joyful face, Henry sighed deeply, silently thinking, "Louis, what kind of person you are?"
Just one week into the new school year, Billy announced its dissolution for unknown reasons. On the second day of Billy's dissolution, the organization led by the Emperor also declared its disbandment. At this time, a group claiming to be led by Louis emerged suddenly, swiftly recruiting scattered guys, and its numbers grew to hundreds, creating fear throughout nearby schools. People spread legends of Louis among each other, and for a time, his name became widely known.
Meanwhile, turmoil was stirring in the city's underworld. A mysterious organization called Tiger, backed by powerful Russian domestic forces, rose suddenly with substantial resources, engaging in smuggling. Later, Sword, one of the three major gangs, was embroiled in a conflict with three young men on their way to the countryside and was fatally stabbed 37 times. Sword fell into internal chaos, and their territory became a battleground for other gangs. The city's gangs were once again in tumultuous conflict, and a new era of upheaval began.
Sunday, the sky is clear for miles. The commercial district is bustling with people. After saving up energy throughout the week, people can finally come out and release, with smiles on everyone's faces.
Louis had initially wanted to sleep in at home, but his phone rang a little after seven. His father entered Louis' room and pulled his son, who was still buried in sleep, saying, "Louis, wake up, it's your phone!"
Louis, still half-asleep, stumbled out of his room, muttering, "The one calling better have a darn good reason, or I won't be polite to them!" Picking up the phone, he exclaimed, "Whoever you are, you better give me a good reason!"
A sweet voice on the other end of the line replied, "Who made our Louis so angry!"
Upon hearing this voice, Louis' irritation vanished immediately. He sheepishly said, "Emily, I'm sorry, I didn't realize it was you! What's up?"
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"It's so boring at home. Will you accompany me for some shopping?"
"Ah, I see! Alright, what time?"
"The sooner, the better. You've just woken up, so how about 8 o'clock?"
"Sure! Where should I find you?"
"Let's meet at the entrance of Central Park! How does that sound?"
"No problem!"
"That's settled then. Don't you dare be late, I have no patience!"
"Got it, I'll be on time for sure!"
"Great, see you in a bit!"
Louis hurried to the bathroom, washed his face and brushed his teeth in five minutes flat, returned to his room, put on his uniform, and told his dad, "Dad, I am shopping with my friend!" His dad said, "Alright!"
Louis arrived at Central Park, checked his watch, and thankfully, he had five minutes until 8 o'clock. He stood at the park's entrance, looking around on his tiptoes, but the place was packed with people. Looking around, all he could see were heads of varying sizes. He thought to himself, "With this many people, how will I ever spot Emily?"
Just as Louis was getting anxious, someone tapped his shoulder from behind. He turned around to find Emily there, wearing a charming smile. Today, she was in a pink and white dress that made her look slender and radiant, with a hint of maturity. Louis' eyes lit up and he curiously asked, "How did you find me?" Emily chuckled, "Don't you know you stand out in a crowd?"
Louis scratched his head and said, "Don't kid me, how did I stand out?"
Emily smiled and said, "Walking down the street in a uniform on Sunday, you're the only one! You don't even realize it yourself!"
Louis looked around and indeed, he was the only one wearing a uniform. He felt a bit unique, "I used to dress like this when I went out, never thought it would lead to such a joke!"
Emily tugged at him and said, "Come on, let me help you buy some clothes to wear. Otherwise, standing next to me like this is too embarrassing!" After saying that, she pulled Louis into the nearby shopping mall.
Louis shook his head helplessly and said as they walked, "I still feel comfortable and spirited wearing a uniform. Well, never mind. It's not that you aren't bothered by wearing the same clothes every day, I'm the one who gets tired of it!"
Emily pulled Louis around for a while and finally chose a casual outfit. Once Louis changed into it, he seemed much livelier. Emily was satisfied with the choice and nodded in approval. Louis didn't feel much difference himself, but since Emily liked it, he went to the counter to pay. By the time Emily noticed, Louis had already finished paying and returned. Seeing Emily looking unhappy, Louis asked in confusion, "What's wrong?"
Angrily, Emily said, "Didn't we agree that I would buy it for you? Why did you go to pay?"
Louis chuckled, "Paying doesn't really matter. After all, you picked this outfit, so let's just say you bought it for me!"
Emily unhappily retorted, "It's not the same! You better return the clothes, and I'll buy them again!"
Louis suggested, "How about you treat me to a meal later? I'm more interested in food than clothes!"
Emily thought for a moment and said, "Alright, I'll treat you to a big meal later!" Louis eagerly nodded in agreement. Then the two of them continued their shopping spree. From a little after 8 o'clock until 12 o'clock, Louis gained a deeper understanding of shopping. Emily, who usually seemed average in terms of physical stamina, showed remarkable energy while shopping. Even Louis, who often ran to school, was secretly amazed and felt inadequate. Finally, when Louis spotted a row of chairs in the mall, he sat down and refused to budge. This irritated Emily, who scolded him for being useless. Louis stubbornly closed his eyes and firmly refused to move. In the end, Emily had to compromise and went to have a meal with Louis.
After finishing their meal, Emily suggested going to a disco. Louis initially didn't want to go, but seeing Emily's excited expression, he reluctantly agreed. They arrived at a downtown nightclub where the lights were dim, and the booming music was deafening. Louis felt the pounding beats of the music were incredibly powerful, capable of making one's blood boil after listening. He thought to himself, "No wonder fights often break out here; listening to this kind of music is like taking an adrenaline shot."
Emily led Louis to a corner and shouted loudly, "Louis, what would you like to drink?" Due to the loud music, Louis also shouted, "Just a cola for me!" Emily nodded, went to the bar, and ordered two colas. She came back and after a while, she dragged Louis onto the dance floor. They joined the central area and danced with Emily, but the flashing lights made Louis dizzy. He told Emily and returned to their seats. While sipping his cola, he watched Emily dancing in the middle of the floor. Now she exuded a different feeling, a bit less innocence and a touch more wildness. Her form-fitting dress accentuated Emily's slender body, making it alluringly shapely. Her long hair danced around her as she moved. With the vigorous dancing, Emily's face flushed like a red cloud, her beautiful figure becoming the most striking sight in the room.
Just as Louis was engrossed, a few young people approached Emily, surrounding her and laughing, saying something Louis couldn't hear clearly from a distance. However, he could see from Emily's expression that she was upset. With a sigh, Louis walked over to her.
Emily, cornered by the young people, was about to call out to Louis, but when she turned her head, she saw that he was already there. She gave him a sweet smile and told the young people, "I'm not interested in hanging out with you guys. My boyfriend is here, so you better leave!"
The sudden smile from Emily left the young people stunned by her instant beauty. They hardly registered her words. Louis came up behind them and cleared his throat loudly, but they paid no attention. He had to tap one of them on the shoulder, and that person finally snapped out of it, glaring and asking, "What do you want, kid?"
Louis pointed at Emily and said, "She's my friend!" His words finally caught their attention. They looked him up and down, and one of them said, "If you're smart, you'll just step aside! Otherwise, don't blame us!"
Louis smirked, "If you disappear from my sight right now, I can treat your previous words as nonsense. I won't bother with you."
Louis's retort angered the group, who saw him as young, slight, and alone. They didn't take him seriously. They approached, ready to fight. The thought of showing off in front of a beautiful woman got them excited.
Seeing their aggressive stance, Louis knew a fight was inevitable. He glanced at Emily, who was sticking her tongue out at him, and thought, "Truly a femme fatale!" Since a fight was inevitable, he couldn't hesitate. While the group was still unprepared, he lifted his leg and kicked the young man on his left.
The young man hadn't expected Louis to strike first. He was caught off guard and got kicked in the abdomen, emitting a muffled grunt before stumbling back. The others, seeing Louis start, rushed forward. The others were accustomed to fights breaking out and gathered to watch. Emily stood not far from Louis, looking concerned. Louis dodged a punch that was aimed at his face, grabbed his opponent around the waist, and headbutted him hard in the jaw. The person swayed for a moment and collapsed to the ground, unable to get up. Though he had taken down one person, he received a strong kick to his back and another kick to his leg. Louis decided not to engage further. He dodged and grabbed the person's foot, pulling it back. The guy lost his balance and fell to the ground. Louis took a step forward and delivered a powerful kick to his face. The guy passed out instantly, his nose bone deeply embedded in his face.