Gu Ming and the others drove over, and before they even had time to park, they saw Si Jinnian being kicked straight into the roadside shrubbery by Pei Shuchen.
“What the fuck!”
Everyone was stunned, shouting a collective “what the fuck” in unison.
Immediately following that, they watched as Pei Shuchen unleashed a violent flurry of combination punches on the crawling Si Jinnian.
And Si Jinnian, who was normally brave and battle-tested, seemed as though he had been hit with a full-body immobilization spell, taking a beating without the slightest ability to fight back.
The sudden scene left everyone dumbfounded. Each person stared with wide eyes and jaws dropped so low they could easily fit an egg.
After a long while, Gu Ming finally snapped back to reality and shouted, “What the fuck are you all standing around for? Hurry up and get out of the car to save Year Brother!”
Hearing this, the group finally snapped out of their shock.
Seeing Si Jinnian suffering a brutal beating, the cronies’ sense of brotherhood exploded. They hurriedly parked the car on the side of the road and rushed out like arrows released from a bowstring.
Gu Ming took the lead, charging right at the front of the pack.
During the charge, Gu Ming’s gaze swept quickly across the ground, spotting a weathered old brick lying by the roadside.
Before it could even be thought, he leaned down without hesitation to pick up the brick, and then threw it with all his might toward Pei Shuchen.
He let out an angry roar, “Grandson, let go of my Year Brother!”
Gu Ming thought for sure that this brick of his would knock Pei Shuchen flat on his face, but unfortunately, his aim was off.
Pei Shuchen turned his head the moment he heard the sound, twisting his head away swiftly upon seeing the oncoming brick.
The next second, that brick, shrouded in a murderous aura, grazed his cheek with a swoosh and smashed squarely onto the forehead of Si Jinnian, who had just been struggling to stand up!
Si Jinnian, who was still trying to get up and retaliate, was sent spinning and seeing stars by this sudden brick attack.
In an instant, Si Jinnian felt the world turn upside down, his vision filled with golden sparks.
Only at the exact moment the brick struck Si Jinnian did Pei Shuchen finally see clearly that the person suffering a beating at his hands wasn’t some pervert after all, but actually Si Jinnian!
“Si Jinnian? How could it be you?!”
Pei Shuchen’s face was full of astonishment. He looked at the swaying Si Jinnian in disbelief, his mouth twitching slightly.
Si Jinnian wobbled back and forth a few times, lifted his gaze to look at the bewildered Gu Ming not far away for a brief moment, and then collapsed to the ground with a thud, finally closing his eyes and passing out cold.
Seeing that his brick hadn’t hit the enemy, but instead knocked Si Jinnian out cold, Gu Ming changed his expression instantly. His heart skipped a beat, and his legs turned somewhat weak.
He wanted to run!
Yet he was afraid that if he ran, Si Jinnian might end up dying an even more miserable death!
Left with no choice, he could only bite the bullet, look at Pei Shuchen, and roar, “Dog-shit bastard, you even dare to hit our Year Brother. Looks like you don’t want to live anymore. Brothers, get him!”
Following Gu Ming’s call, the rest of the brothers swarmed forward.
Pei Shuchen originally didn’t want to get into street brawls or stir up extra trouble, but seeing the people suddenly rushing at him, he knew that if he didn’t fight back, he would definitely end up trapped here today.
With no other choice, he had to bite the bullet, clench his fists, and be forced into a brawl with Si Jinnian’s brothers.
Besides, he hadn’t worked out in a while, so he might as well use these people to practice his moves.
He had expected Si Jinnian’s brothers to be big and burly fellows who might be tough to handle, but after actually exchanging blows, Pei Shuchen realized these people were simply textbook embroidered pillows.
Within the blink of an eye, the four men led by Gu Ming were beaten down onto the ground, wailing in agony.
So boring!
And here he thought he could finally loosen up his muscles properly.
Carelessly patting his hands together, Pei Shuchen couldn’t help muttering to himself that he hadn’t even used his full strength yet before this bunch of cowards had already collapsed onto the ground with zero ability to fight back, proving they were indeed just a bunch of spoiled rich kids ruined by coddling.
Arching an eyebrow, Pei Shuchen looked down with utter contempt at the men sprawled across the floor and asked, “Do you still want to keep fighting?”
Hearing Pei Shuchen’s arrogant and overbearing words, everyone present felt angry yet dared not speak, nodding hastily for fear that the slightest hesitation would bring down another round of brutal beatings.
Seeing this, Pei Shuchen curved the corners of his lips upward slightly, sketching a disdainful smile.
He first glanced sideways at the unconscious Si Jinnian sprawled on the ground, then turned his gaze toward Gu Ming, who was clutching his swollen cheek and battered to a bruised pulp, and said in an icy voice, “Since you don’t want to get beaten anymore, hurry up and crawl over to take Si Jinnian to the hospital. Otherwise, if he dies on you later, you won’t be able to escape the blame.”
“Also, don’t forget to pass along a message. Within three days, compensate my friend for all the losses at his bar, otherwise…”
Pei Shuchen let out a cold snort and continued, “Don’t blame me for being ruthless, and you guys had better watch yourselves when that time comes!”
Having said that, Pei Shuchen tidied up his slightly disheveled clothes, then turned around and strode off, leaving behind only an arrogant and resolute silhouette.
Watching Pei Shuchen’s receding figure, the group looked at each other in dismay, their hearts bitter with regret. They never could have imagined beforehand that this Pei Shuchen, who looked so refined and scholarly like jade, as if a spring breeze could blow him over, possessed such terrifying combat strength!
He was like an absolute master hiding in the shadows, usually keeping a low profile, but shaking the earth the moment he struck, leaving everyone dumbfounded.
This truly lived up to the saying: you cannot judge a person by their appearance, just as seawater cannot be measured by a bushel!
Who could have expected that a man with an angel’s face would possess such a terrifying combat capability resembling a demon?
“Did this guy professionally train or something? His attacks are way too ruthless and powerful!”
Cui Hao scrambled up from the ground, clutched his stomach as he stared after Pei Shuchen’s retreating back, then turned his head to look at Gu Ming and the other two brothers.
“Looks like he’s trained, all his offensive moves look completely professional.”
“Be careful around him from now on. This kid is not as easy to deal with as we thought.”
Gu Ming spat out a mouthful of saliva mixed with blood. Shortly after, as if remembering something, he leaped up from the ground in a flash.
Si Jinnian’s forehead seemed to still be bleeding. Daring not to delay, Gu Ming rallied the others and rushed Si Jinnian to the hospital.
When Si Jinnian woke up again, it was already the next morning. Opening his eyes to see the hospital ceiling left him feeling somewhat dazed. Just as he was spacing out, Gu Ming’s battered and bruised face suddenly magnified right before his eyes.
“Year Brother, you’re finally awake.”
Gu Ming looked at Si Jinnian with a hint of relief.
“What the fuck! What happened to your face? Why did it turn out like this?”
Seeing Gu Ming’s unrecognizable face without any warning gave Si Jinnian a fright.
Gu Ming paused, feeling somewhat embarrassed. A moment later, he looked at Si Jinnian and said, “I’m fine, I’ll tell you about it later. How are you holding up? Does your head still hurt? The doctor said you have a mild concussion. How are you feeling right now?”
“A concussion?”
Si Jinnian furrowed his brows and blurted out, his brain lagging for a moment. Shortly after, the memories of getting thoroughly beaten up by Pei Shuchen flashed back into his mind.
Si Jinnian felt both embarrassed and furious. A moment later, consumed by rage, he brought a hand down in a sharp slap onto Gu Ming’s forehead.
“You fucking have the nerve to say that! If it weren’t for you, would I have ended up looking like this?!”