Zhao Jin felt a cool sensation on his forehead, followed by a sticky feeling running down his nose.

That's the sugar syrup left over from melting old popsicles.

He subconsciously reached out and touched it, his hand covered in stickiness. Then he looked at his T-shirt, a collaboration with a trendy brand that he had bought for over 800 yuan, and saw a yellowish-brown stain on the chest.

"You...you dare to throw something at me?"

Zhao Jin was trembling with rage, his finger shaking as he pointed at Chen Zhi, "Do you know how much this dress costs? Even if you sold yourself, you couldn't afford to pay for it!"

Chen Zhi ignored him, tilting his head and looking him up and down with an expression as if he were an idiot.

"Dude, can't you understand human language?"

Chen Zhi took a step forward. "I said, a good dog doesn't block the way. Do you not understand 'good dog,' or 'block the way'?"

Zhao Jin was forced to shrink back instinctively by this step.

But he quickly realized that he was a top student from Peking University, how could he be intimidated by a hoodlum who only attended a vocational school? Besides, the beautiful woman was watching right next to him.

"Okay, you're good."

Zhao Jin took a deep breath, forcibly puffed out his chest, and tried to bluff his way back, "Chen Hansheng, right? I've seen plenty of scum like you from the bottom of society. What, are you getting angry because I called you out? Want to fight?"

As he spoke, he deliberately glanced at Li Zhiyi, putting on a righteous and awe-inspiring look: "Beautiful lady, don't be afraid. With me here today, I will absolutely not let this kind of scum bully you! He's only a coward when he's in a tough spot; if he really runs into someone tough, he'll immediately kneel down."

Li Zhiyi was completely bewildered by his words.

She instinctively grabbed Chen Zhi's sleeve and whispered, "Chen Zhi, let's go, don't pay any attention to him."

"Go? Where to?"

Seeing the beautiful woman speak, Zhao Jin became even more emboldened, stepping forward to block their path. "This isn't over! You've dirtied my clothes and you're trying to intimidate me? Let me tell you, this is a society governed by law. Believe me, one phone call and you're in jail!"

Chen Zhi looked at the ignorant fool in front of him, and his anger rose up.

Memories of the past flooded back, mingling with the anger I felt at the driving school and now.

"Really not moving?" Chen Zhi cracked his wrists, making a series of snapping sounds.

"What? You dare hit me?"

Zhao Jin sneered and leaned closer. "Come on, hit me here! You dare touch me? I'm a student at Peking University. If you dare lay a finger on me, I'll make you..."

"Bang!"

A muffled thud.

Chen Zhi's kick landed squarely on Zhao Jin's lower abdomen.

"Ouch--!"

Zhao Jin plopped down on the scorching cement floor, clutching his stomach. His face instantly turned a deep purplish-red, and he remained silent for a long time.

People passing by were attracted by the commotion and stopped to watch.

Chen Zhi pulled his leg back and looked at Zhao Jin, who was curled up on the ground.

"Damn it, if you won't listen to advice, I know a little bit about fighting."

Zhao Jin was in so much pain that tears and snot streamed down his face. He never expected that this seemingly honest "Chen Hansheng" would actually dare to lay a hand on him! And he did it so ruthlessly!

He struggled to get up, but the excruciating pain in his abdomen made it impossible for him to exert any strength.

Looking into Chen Zhi's unwavering eyes, Zhao Jin finally felt a surge of fear.

But he still wouldn't back down, shouting tremblingly, "You...you're dead! You lied to other girls' feelings and now you won't even let them talk about it? You violent maniac! I'm calling the police! I'm going to put you in jail!"

"Deceiving someone's feelings?"

Chen Zhiqi laughed.

He walked a few steps to Zhao Jin and squatted down.

Zhao Jin shrank back in fright: "What...what are you going to do?"

"I'm not doing anything." Chen Zhi smiled kindly. "I just thought that kick might not have landed properly, so I'm helping you set your bones."

After speaking, Chen Zhi raised his hand.

"Ah—! Murder!" Zhao Jin screamed in terror, closing his eyes.

However, the expected pain did not occur.

A soft, slightly cool little hand gripped Chen Zhi's wrist tightly.

"Chen Zhi! Stop hitting him!"

Li Zhiyi's face was deathly pale, her eyes filled with panic. She clung tightly to Chen Zhi, afraid he would do something drastic again, "Something bad will happen, something really bad will happen..."

She was really scared.

Although she knew Chen Zhi was trying to protect her, hitting someone was wrong after all. What if he really hurt her and Chen Zhi went to jail?

Chen Zhi stopped what he was doing, turned around and looked at Li Zhiyi, who was on the verge of tears. His originally fierce face softened instantly.

He took Li Zhiyi's hand in his own and squeezed it gently to reassure her.

Then, in front of everyone, he kicked it twice more.

"Ah! Ah!" Zhao Jin cried out in response from the ground.

"Alright, stop howling." Chen Zhi stood up, patted Li Zhiyi's hand, and said, "Go to class first, I'll handle things here."

"But..." Li Zhiyi was unwilling to leave, clinging tightly to his sleeve. "I won't leave. If anything happens, we'll go together..."

"obedient."

Chen Zhi interrupted her, his tone becoming serious, "Your tutoring job costs several hundred yuan an hour. What if they dock your pay if you're late?"

Li Zhiyi paused for a moment, then said, "But you..."

"No buts." Chen Zhi pushed her shoulders and walked her into the residential area. "How will you support me if you don't earn money? Go earn some money, be good. I can handle this little thing in no time. I'll text you when I get home tonight."

Zhao Jin, who was lying on the ground and was already in pain all over, almost spat out a mouthful of blood when he heard these words.

Especially when she saw Li Zhiyi, despite looking back every few steps, finally obediently walk into the community gate.

Zhao Jin felt his worldview had collapsed.

Why should I?!

Why would such a beautiful, elegant, and obedient girl be so devoted to this college student?

You even have to earn money to support him?!

Is there no law anymore? Is there no justice left?

"You...you gigolo..." Zhao Jin lay on the ground, gritting his teeth as he squeezed out a few words.

Chen Zhi watched Li Zhiyi enter the residential area before turning around and slowly taking out his phone.

He didn't even glance at Zhao Jin on the ground, and directly dialed a number.

"Hello, is this 110? I need to report a crime."

Chen Zhi's tone became somewhat panicked and helpless, "Yes, right in front of the Lawson convenience store. Someone harassed my girlfriend and even tried to hit me, which I did in self-defense. Now he's lying on the ground pretending to be injured, refusing to get up, and verbally abusing and threatening me."

Upon hearing these words, Zhao Jin, who was on the ground, nearly fainted.

He stared wide-eyed at Chen Zhi in disbelief.

Is this something a human being could do?

Who hit whom?!

"You...you shameless!" Zhao Jin was so angry that he trembled all over. He tried to get up to argue, but the movement aggravated the injury on his leg, and he fell back down in pain.

"Ouch, he yelled at me!" Chen Zhi shouted into the phone. "He's even trying to get up and hit me! Help!"

Chen Zhi hung up the phone, looked down at him with concern, and said, "Brother, save your energy for when you talk to the police."

Less than ten minutes later, a patrol car with flashing lights pulled up on the side of the road.

Two police officers got out of the car and walked over with serious expressions.

"What happened? Who called the police?"

When Zhao Jin saw the police officer, it was like seeing a savior. A flood of grievances welled up in his heart, and tears instantly streamed down his face.

He pointed at Chen Zhi, about to accuse the thug of his crimes.

"Ouch--!"

A cry even more pitiful than his previous one suddenly rang out.

Just moments before, Chen Zhi had been full of energy, but suddenly he clutched his knee, leaning against a lamppost in pain, his face contorted in agony.

"My elbow, my elbow, oh dear, my herniated disc..."

Chen Zhi cried out and gasped for breath, as if he had suffered some extremely serious internal injury.

Upon seeing this, the police officers quickly went to check on Chen Zhi's condition.

"Young man, what happened? Where are you hurt? Can you stand up?"

Chen Zhi weakly waved his hand, pointed to his knee, and then to Zhao Jin on the ground: "Officer, this guy is crazy. He kept grabbing my girlfriend and wouldn't let her leave. When I went to argue with him, he attacked me. I already had an old injury in my knee, and I think I twisted it when I dodged... Ouch, it hurts so much..."

As he spoke, he deliberately raised the leg that had just kicked the person slightly, making it look like he dared not put it on the ground.

"I feel like my leg is useless... I can only follow the timetable now..."

Zhao Jin, standing to the side, was trembling with anger.

I have never seen such a shameless person!

He had lost the ability to organize his thoughts; his finger pointing at Chen Zhi was trembling violently, and his lips were quivering for a long time, but he couldn't utter a single complete sentence.

"He...he...he...he...he..."

Zhao Jin's face turned red with suppressed rage: "He was using all my lines!!!"

He pointed to the huge size 43 shoe print on his chest, tears streaming down his face, "Uncles! Look closely! I'm the one who got kicked! I'm the victim! Look at my clothes! Look at my stomach!"

The policeman looked at the footprints on Zhao Jin's chest, then at Chen Zhi, who was leaning against a lamppost and groaning, and frowned.

This situation is a bit chaotic.

"Alright, alright, stop shouting."

The older police officer waved his hand, "Since you're all injured, let's not linger here. There are too many people around, it's obstructing traffic. Come with me to the station to give your statements, I need to check the surveillance footage."

"Investigate! We must check the surveillance footage!" Zhao Jin cried out as if grasping at a straw. "The footage can prove my innocence! He struck first!"

Chen Zhi gave him absolutely no chance to turn the tables.

He yelled again, "Ouch, it hurts so much! Officer, could you please take me to the hospital to get my injury checked? I think my meniscus might be torn..."

The police officer felt like his head was about to explode.

These days, young people not only fight, but their acting skills are also getting better and better.

"Get in the car first! We'll talk at the station! I'll take you there later if you need a medical examination!"

In the end, both of them were shoved into the back seat of the police car.

In the cramped space, Zhao Jin and Chen Zhi sat side by side.

Zhao Jin clutched his stomach, staring intently at Chen Zhi. If that look could kill, Chen Zhi would have been dead countless times over.

"You're finished," Zhao Jin said through gritted teeth in a low voice. "Once you're in the police station, let's see how you act. I'm a student at Peking University, I have a bright future ahead of me, while you're just a hoodlum from a vocational school, with a criminal record, your life is ruined!"

Chen Zhi leaned back in his chair, looking at the scenery outside the window with a contented expression, as if the person who had just complained about leg pain was not him at all.

"Save your breath, you high achiever."

Chen Zhi took out his phone and, right in front of the police, brazenly started sending WeChat messages.

Zhao Jin was furious: "You... officer! He was on his phone! He was colluding with others to give a false testimony!"

The police officer in front didn't even turn his head: "Behave yourself! Sit properly!"

Chen Zhi chuckled and his fingers flew across the screen.

It's time to make that woman Pei Ningxue pay some interest.

He clicked on the profile picture of the person whose nickname was "Bad Woman".

[Chen Zhi: Save me, Pei Ningxue.]

He replied almost instantly.

[Bad woman: ?]

Chen Zhi: I've been taken away by the cops.

[Bad woman: ??? ? ? ? ? ]

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