Chapter 382: Meeting a Ruffian on the Road
"I understand," Xiao Han nodded and said, "I won't provoke Qin Jun on purpose. But I definitely will not tolerate others bullying me."
"Sigh," Lan Yudie knew of Xiao Han's stubborn nature, and she was even more aware that Xiao Han wouldn't easily put up with others bullying him. Therefore, Lan Yudie didn't know how to persuade Xiao Han. She could only say, "Xiao Han, try not to have direct confrontations with others in the future; it's harmful to you."
"Mm!" Xiao Han nodded and said, "I will try to avoid direct confrontations with others."
"That's good," Lan Yudie nodded and then said, "Actually, avoiding direct confrontations with others is also a form of protection for you, isn't it?"
"Mm!" Xiao Han nodded and said, "Next time Qin Jun asks you out, you must learn to refuse!"
"I understand," Lan Yudie said with a slight smile, hugging Xiao Han, "I will refuse him next time."
The two held hands while walking on the tree-lined paths of the campus. At night, as dusk fell and the lights began to glow, the campus streetlights were quite dim, perfect for couples to take a stroll. The campus was somewhat safer than some parks outside, where it was easy to encounter robbers. Thus, they walked around the school without worry.
Holding Lan Yudie's delicate and silky hand felt extremely comfortable. Lan Yudie's hands weren't big, holding them felt like holding a piece of warm jade, pure and flawless. It was quite comfortable, it felt like an indulgence.
A smile appeared on the corner of Xiao Han's mouth. Then he said, "Xiao Yu, about what you said..."
"What is it?" Lan Yudie looked at Xiao Han curiously, especially since he seemed to be holding back his words.
"It's nothing!" Xiao Han shook his head and then said, "I just wanted to say that people are selfish. I don't want you to get too close to Qin Jun; it's not good for our relationship. Do you understand?"
Lan Yudie was momentarily stunned, then said, "Okay, I understand!"
Lan Yudie naturally understood the importance of the matter; being an adult woman, she more or less comprehended the inner world of men. Xiao Han was right, people are selfish, and everyone hopes that their significant other remains loyal to them and does not get too close to the opposite gender.
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The sports meet had ended.
Xiao Han alone had won four champions and a total prize money of over four thousand. Although it wasn't much, Xiao Han donated all this money to the class to contribute to the class funds. Over four thousand wasn't a lot, but it was enough for the classmates to have a gathering.
Upon receiving the money, the class monitor excitedly said, "Classmates, next Friday evening, let's have a gathering at Hanmen Restaurant!"
"Yeah!" The crowd cheered.
Zhang Feng muttered from the side, "Damn it, you donated the few thousand bucks, but it'll end up back in your pocket anyway."
"Haha..." Xiao Han laughed heartily.
The dinner gathering was at Hanmen Restaurant.
Inside Hanmen Restaurant, Yang Lu arranged for Xiao Han and the others the largest private room, which had three tables. However, Xiao Han's class had more than forty people. Since they were all half-classmates, squeezing over forty people into three tables turned out to be particularly lively.
"Classmates," the female class monitor stood up at this moment, holding a glass of red wine in her hands and said excitedly, "Firstly, we would like to thank classmate Xiao Han for his generous donation of the sports meet prize money to the class funds; secondly, I, on behalf of all the classmates, would like to congratulate classmate Xiao Han.
I am proud of his excellent performance at the sports meet; finally, let's all stand up, raise our glasses, and congratulate Xiao Han."
Lalala...
Forty-plus people spread over three tables all stood up, each holding a glass. Lan Yudie was also in their midst. Everyone in the class knew about the relationship between Xiao Han and Lan Yudie. However, everyone tacitly remained silent, and no one brought up this relationship openly.
Xiao Han quickly said, "Don't mention it, we're all classmates here, so you don't have to be so formal. This is what I should do."
Lan Yudie smiled and then said, "Classmate Xiao Han's quality is a very good one, and I hope everyone can learn from classmate Xiao Han in the future."
"Xiao Han, I didn't use to appreciate you, but now I have to admit you're impressive!" A male classmate said with a smile, raising his glass, "This glass is for you. I hope we can become great classmates and great friends in the future!"
"We definitely will!" Xiao Han nodded.
The two clinked their glasses.
This dinner brought Xiao Han much closer to his classmates. Normally, Xiao Han always seemed aloof and out of place in class. He was always the last to arrive in the classroom and would then sit at the back row with Zhang Feng. He seldom interacted with other classmates which led many to forget about him. If not for this sports meet, Xiao Han's name would probably have faded from their memory.
However, this sports meet ensured that Xiao Han's name would be remembered. Not a student of the Physical Education Department, yet he single-handedly won four championships. Xiao Han's name would likely be forever inscribed in the annals of Shuimu University.
"Xiao Han, you're my idol!"
"No kidding, you're my idol, too. Look, how you've left those so-called 'Pride of Heaven' from the Physical Education Department almost spitting blood."
"Hahaha..."
The crowd burst into laughter.
Xiao Han modestly said, "No, no, it's just that I was lucky. If not for being lucky, I wouldn't have been able to win four championships, right?"
"This has nothing to do with luck at all. It's purely a matter of personal strength!"
"Strength is the only criterion for testing truth!"
The students said one after another.
In class one of the Finance Department, each student admired Xiao Han's ability so much they were completely deferential to him. Xiao Han's strength had not just conquered the students of the Physical Education Department, but also won the hearts of all the students in the Finance Department. And the students of class one in the Finance Department even regarded Xiao Han as a deity.
After being praised by his classmates, Xiao Han appeared somewhat embarrassed.
Just as everyone was toasting and enjoying themselves, suddenly, a girl rushed in from outside. While running and panting, she said, "This is bad, this is bad, some students from the Physical Education Department are bullying our class's Chen Xiaoxi."
Upon hearing this, there was a sudden silence.
The Physical Education Department was notorious for their bad tempers and not easily provoked. Not only were the students from the Physical Education Department tall and strong, but they were also fiercely powerful. Students from other departments would go out of their way to avoid students from the Physical Education Department. No one dared to provoke them.
So, as soon as people heard it was students from the Physical Education Department, they immediately fell silent.
"I'll go have a look!" Lan Yudie quickly said.
"Zhang Feng, take some guys, let's go have a look together!" he said hastily.
"Alrighty!" Zhang Feng nodded and said, "What's there to be scared of, guys follow me!"
"Right, let's do this together!" the man who had just been toasting with Xiao Han slammed down his cup and said, "Fuck, how impressive is the Physical Education Department supposed to be? Xiao Han beat them flat. Our class's guys, let's all go together. Today we'll have it out with the Physical Education Department!"
Whirr...
All the men surged out, having drunk some beer, alcohol fuelling their boldness. Thus, a group of people rushed out.
At the end of the hallway was the location of the restroom.
When Chen Xiaoxi came out of the restroom, he accidentally bumped into a tall and sturdy man from the Physical Education Department. Chen Xiaoxi apologized, but the other party was unforgiving. Insisting that Chen Xiaoxi kneel down to apologize. However, Chen Xiaoxi was also a man and naturally refused. Back and forth, the two actually started fighting.
Having drunk a lot, the student from the Physical Education Department fell over when pushed by Chen Xiaoxi. This was unacceptable, and the other party became furiously angry, as if they had exploded with rage, and made a call on the spot. The Physical Education Department also had a gathering here today, and with one call, dozens of sturdy men surged out.
They actually beat Chen Xiaoxi until he was battered and bruised.
"Kid, I'm giving you one minute to kneel and apologize!" The student from the Physical Education Department grunted coldly, "Otherwise..."
While speaking, he immediately picked up a flowerpot that was placed to the side, and then angrily said, "Otherwise I'll smash you dead right now!"
"Fuck, what are you waiting for, smash him dead!" the people beside him roared angrily.
The gang had all drunk a bit, and now that alcohol was firing them up, none of them were gentle with their punches. On the ground, Chen Xiaoxi clutched his head, his body convulsing. It seemed he was not being hit lightly; in fact, it looked quite serious. He kept holding his head, not making a sound.
"Stop!" At that moment, Lan Yudie shouted angrily.
The gang all turned their heads to look.
"Wow, such a beautiful chick!" The man holding the flowerpot was overjoyed and said, "Damn, today is my lucky day. Boys, let's take this chick back and have some fun!"
Although they were all Shuimu University students, the students from the Physical Education Department were admitted with low scores in cultural courses. This group's quality was mixed, not every one of them had the higher quality like Zhang Dagou. They were simply more hooliganish than the hooligans on the streets.
"Alright!" Buoyed by the alcohol, they indeed stopped treating Lan Yudie with any respect due a teacher.
Soon, they had surrounded Lan Yudie.
"What do you think you're doing!" Lan Yudie exclaimed.
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"Hehe, come out and have some fun with us!" They bared their teeth in a smile and reached out to grab Lan Yudie's arm.
"Bastards, let go of me!" Lan Yudie struggled frantically.
Bang, bang...
Suddenly, a shadow flashed by, and then, the Physical Education Department male holding Lan Yudie's arm was flung away. He hit the wall, immediately rebounding and falling down. People turned around to see who it was. Some recognized Xiao Han.
"Fuck, it's Xiao Han!" Those who recognized Xiao Han were startled.
"Damn!" The gang was taken aback for a moment, their expressions changing.
"What's there to be afraid of with Xiao Han!" Someone stood out and said, "Tiemu Khan might fear you, but we don't!"
The group blocked the way as if they had created an impenetrable wall. Seeing this, Zhang Feng charged forward with the male students from his class. It was a face-off, with the advantages and disadvantages clearly visible. The students from the Physical Education Department were all tall and strong, with fierce strength.
The male students from the Finance Department varied in height, weight, and build, with only a few being somewhat imposing.