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"Draw a knife?"

"That's right!"

Li Xiao gasped. Was this really boxing, or street fighting? Who could withstand someone pulling out a knife halfway through a fight?

Zhao Yue exhaled and slowly said, "Speaking of which, Seattle's underground boxing is a real living hell. Although it looks like a legitimate event on the surface, it has long been controlled by several major gangs and casinos. Whispering ears, throwing lime, groin slamming, and hiding razor blades between fingers are all commonplace. Some can even pull out any weapon, since no one checks the fighters' pockets."

Li Xiao took out an unopened pack of Paramount cigarettes, took one out, and handed it over.

After lighting the lamp, Zhao Yue took a light puff before saying, "It's very difficult for us Dongda students to survive in America. Many of them are attracted by the high profits because they are short of money. Last year, I knew a boxer who was thrown into the ring because he owed a gang of loan sharks. As a result, his intestines were ripped out."

Li Xiao felt a chill run down his spine. If that's how it is, underground boxing is indeed a meat grinder.

Zhao Yue exhaled a long smoke ring and said with disgust, "The audience is mostly wealthy and powerful people. Their perverted desires can only be satisfied by the bloodshed of killing and maiming. If a newbie like you goes in, you'll probably be forced to sign a contract of servitude. Even if you're lucky and survive two rounds, can you beat everyone? Xiao Li, your talent and physical abilities are perfectly suited for professional competitions. There's no need to jump into this mud pit. I really don't want to see such a promising talent ruined."

Corinna's expression changed slightly. Although she couldn't understand their conversation, judging from the oppressive atmosphere, they were likely talking about the competition Li Xiao was going to participate in later.

Li Xiao frowned slightly. If he could, he would naturally not want to fight in underground boxing matches. He knew that Zhao Yue was doing it for his own good, but that viper Quese was not someone to be trifled with.

He patted Zhao Yue on the shoulder and said, "I understand your good intentions, but I have my own difficulties. Thank you for the reminder, I will be more careful."

"Hey, why don't you listen to advice? With your looks and figure, you could easily make money as a gigolo. I wish I could be one," Zhao Yue said, rolling his eyes in annoyance.

Li Xiao was speechless. Did he really have to be a gigolo to make money? Besides, the romantic connotations of a rich woman weren't pleasant to hear.

He knew Zhao Yue was doing it for his own good, so he didn't say much. Corinna tugged at Li Xiao and pointed to the clock on the wall.

Li Xiao glanced at the scene and realized that the two had been chatting for over an hour. The ground was littered with cigarette butts, which were quite pungent.

Li Xiao got up and handed the cigarettes to Zhao Yue. He and Corinna walked out of the boxing gym. It was already dark, so the two hurried to their car.

As they approached the car, a faint light emanating from the ground made their hearts skip a beat, and they instinctively quickened their pace.

Upon seeing the scene before her, Corinna was so angry that her chest trembled.

The windshield of the BMW i8 was smashed, the seats were covered in shards of glass, and the driver's cabin was ransacked; even tissues and perfume had been stolen.

Moreover, the car body was scratched from front to back with a sharp object, and the luxury car was almost totaled.

"Fuck! Which son of a bitch smashed my car?!"

Corinna stomped her feet in anger, her usually smiling face now obscured by fury.

Li Xiao took a deep breath and glanced around. Only Zhao Yue's shop had surveillance cameras at the entrance.

Just then, Zhao Yue locked the door and walked over. Upon seeing Li Xiao and the other person, he immediately quickened his pace.

"Holy crap, a BMW i8? How did it get smashed to this state?"

Zhao Yue was dumbfounded. This car was enough to buy three or four of his boxing gyms. Who was so heartless?

"Coach, the security camera at your door shouldn't be broken, right? I'd like you to help me find out who did it."

Li Xiao remained expressionless, but Zhao Yue sensed the suppressed anger in his voice. Thinking about it, it made sense; his friend had driven him here for boxing practice, only to have his car vandalized on the way out. Anyone would be angry in that situation.

Zhao Yue nodded, walked around the car, then squatted down and pointed at the tires. "These guys were even planning to pry open the rims. Luckily, BMWs have anti-theft tires, otherwise all four wheels would have been stolen."

Li Xiao glanced down and saw that there were obvious metal scratches on the nut.

"Leave this to me. I'll go back and check the surveillance footage right now, and I'll definitely find them for you."

After Zhao Yue finished speaking, he prepared to return to the Sanda gym. Just then, his phone rang. He glanced at the caller ID, then turned around to answer it.

A few minutes later, Zhao Yue hung up the phone and scratched his head helplessly. "My wife is urging me to come home. She suspects I'm up to no good by staying out so late every day. I really can't believe how women think. I'll definitely keep the surveillance footage in mind for you. I'll check it for you first thing tomorrow morning. Sorry, Xiao Li, I have to go now."

Li Xiao nodded. "Thank you, Coach. Go back now, don't keep your wife waiting."

Zhao Yue patted him on the shoulder, sighed, and hurriedly left.

When Li Xiao turned around, Corinna was already cleaning up the broken glass with her hands wrapped in a shawl, and Li Xiao went up to help her.

"I'm sorry, Corinna."

Li Xiao felt a little guilty. If he hadn't accompanied him to practice boxing, his car wouldn't have been vandalized.

"It's just my bad luck, it has nothing to do with you, Li Xiao." Corinna sighed and gathered her long, loose hair.

"How much?"

"What?"

I told them I'd pay for the repairs.

Corinna chuckled upon hearing this, gently tracing her fingers across Li Xiao's back. "I know you mean well, but you still need to raise tuition fees. For me, the cost of repairing the car can be earned by running a business for a month, and I have full insurance, so it won't cost much."

Although Corinna pretended to be indifferent, Li Xiao still caught the hint of heartache in her eyes.

"I'll make it up to you," he insisted, then took out all the cash from his pocket. "I still have some on my phone."

Corinna rolled her eyes and stopped Li Xiao from taking out his money. "Alright, alright, I know you have money. Put it away. Little White Mink, if you insist, then we can forget about being friends."

When she said the last sentence, Corinna's laughter instantly disappeared.

"Okay, then we'll not be friends anymore, but I'll keep it for now."

"Shit!"

Corinna stomped her foot, then sighed, "Little white ferret, you've been naughty."

As Li Xiao moved the dollar bill in his hand, he noticed that Corinna only took two bills. Then, a beautiful woman with a delicate fragrance rushed into his arms, and he heard her take a deep breath.

"Ah, the smell of spring chicken is really good."

"No, are you a dog?" Li Xiao's eye twitched, and he was about to push her away when Corinna had already let go.

"Let's go, I have work to do, hurry up and stop dawdling."

Li Xiao smiled helplessly, realizing that continuing to agonize over it would only make her seem like a worrier.

After they had finished packing, the two got into the car at the same time. The moment Corinna sat down, she hissed and jumped up.

A piece of glass, about the length of a finger, was seen piercing her buttocks. Blood flowed down her thighs. She was only wearing a short skirt, and the glass pierced her flesh without any obstruction.

Corinna bit her lip, tears welling in her eyes, and said in a sob, "Little white ferret, it hurts so much!"