I was born and listened to my neighbor's older sister talk about her family of origin.

Jiang Ye: "Huh?"

Ji Xiaoxiao said, word by word: "Fight!"

Jiang Ye looked at the girl in front of him, who was three shades darker than before, and it took him a moment to understand what she meant.

"Who wants to fight you? What's wrong with you in this sweltering heat?"

Jiang Ye pulled the blanket back, turned over, and prepared to continue sleeping.

Ji Xiaoxiao persisted, grabbing the edge of the air-conditioning blanket with both hands and pulling it backward forcefully.

"No! You have to go! My mom and your mom both said so!"

Jiang Ye paused.

He turned his head, puzzled. "Your mom and my mom? What did they say?"

Two minutes later, Jiang Ye walked out of the room in his slippers.

Stepping out of the air-conditioned room, the sweltering heat of summer instantly hits you.

On the living room sofa, Chen Mei and Hao Mei were sitting together, each holding a glass of chilled plum juice, chatting enthusiastically.

"Boys need to train. Look at my husband, he's all muscle and in great shape."

Chen Mei said with a smile.

Hao Mei nodded repeatedly: "That's right, this kid stays cooped up in the air conditioning all day, I'm afraid he'll get sick from it. But when it comes to martial arts, Xiao Xiao is really persistent, how many years has she been learning?"

"Soon, it's been two and a half years."

"She seems to be in great spirits; she can eat two more bowls of rice than my son... Sigh, son, are you up?"

Hao Mei glanced at Jiang Ye and Ji Xiaoxiao as they came out of the room and immediately said, "Hurry up and wash up. Mom signed you up for a temporary martial arts class. Your Aunt Chen and Xiaoxiao came all the way here to pick you up, so don't keep them waiting!"

Jiang Ye's face darkened: "Mom, when did you sign me up?"

Hao Mei looked away, feeling a little guilty.

"Just yesterday... in the evening."

Chen Mei, who was standing nearby, laughed and said, "When I came back from grocery shopping yesterday, I saw your mother. Xiaoxiao complained to your mother that she was bored and had no one to play with. You were still staying in your room, so I was thinking that you should go to martial arts class with her."

"It just so happens that it's a martial arts school owned by your Uncle Ji's friend, so your mother immediately enrolled."

Goodness, why haven't I seen you so eager to sign me up for other classes before?

And Hao Mei, don't spoil Ji Xiaoxiao too much. You can't just send your son to her to play with just because she's bored!

Jiang Ye had a hint of resentment in his eyes as he turned to look at Ji Xiaoxiao.

Seeing his gaze, Ji Xiaoxiao grinned, revealing two rows of small white teeth, and chuckled, her smile endearingly naive.

That smile instantly silenced Jiang Ye, who had initially thought she was doing it on purpose.

But on such a hot day, Jiang Ye really didn't want to move.

He coughed lightly.

"Mom, Aunt Chen, I still have to study."

He tried to make a last-ditch effort.

Hao Mei turned her head and waved her hand dismissively: "What's the point of studying! Don't you understand the importance of balancing work and rest? Besides, we've already paid the money; not going is a waste!"

That's a waste of money.

In Hao Mei's dictionary, these three words are an absolute capital offense.

But what Jiang Ye didn't know was that, because of Ji Yue, Hao Mei hadn't paid any money at all.

That adds another thing to the list.

Chen Mei also stood up and looked at Jiang Ye with a smile: "Xiao Ye, let's go. Auntie will take you and Xiao Xiao together. Lao Ji is on vacation today and is helping out as a coach over there. He will personally guide you. There are also many other children there, so you can go and get to know them."

Jiang Ye sighed.

There is no escape.

He glanced at Ji Xiaoxiao, who was eager to try, and resignedly went back to his room to change his clothes.

The July sun in Jiangcheng is extremely strong.

Chen Mei led Ji Xiaoxiao by the hand, with Jiang Ye following behind, as the three walked on the scorching hot asphalt road.

Ji Xiaoxiao, dressed in a loose white martial arts uniform, walked with a powerful and vigorous stride.

She turned her head, and Okie raised her arm, trying to squeeze out her biceps covered in fat.

"Ah Ye, I'm really good now! I can send a sandbag flying with one punch!"

Jiang Ye put his hands in his shorts pockets and glanced at her sideways.

"Did you send the sandbag flying, or were you bounced off the sandbag?"

Ji Xiaoxiao was furious and bared her teeth, about to pounce: "You wait, when we get to the martial arts gym, see how I deal with you!"

Chen Mei listened to the two bickering from the front and couldn't stop laughing.

"Alright, Xiaoxiao, Aye has just started learning martial arts, you have to be considerate of him."

Ji Xiaoxiao pouted: "I won't allow it."

After crossing two streets, the three stopped in front of a place called "Kyokujin Martial Arts Hall".

This is a venue converted from an old warehouse.

Pushing open the heavy iron door, there was no air conditioning inside, only a few huge industrial fans whirring in the corner, stirring up the stale, hot air.

The air was thick with the smell of sweat, the odor of rubber mats, and shouts that rose and fell.

Kyokushin Martial Arts Hall is not like those venues built in high-rise buildings with complete air conditioning, which mainly focus on children's physical fitness.

Parents who send their children here are all here for real martial arts training and are willing to let their children endure hardship.

A significant portion of them are the children of police officers.

In the center of the venue was a huge soft mat area where more than twenty teenagers were lined up in four rows, wearing uniform martial arts clothes, practicing horse stance punches.

Standing directly in front of them was Ji Yue.

Ji Yue wasn't wearing his police uniform today. He was wearing a black, tight-fitting vest soaked in sweat and loose-fitting athletic pants. The muscles on his arms were clearly defined, and sweat dripped down his strong jawline.

"Throw your punches fast! Haven't you eaten?!"

Ji Yue's powerful voice echoed throughout the venue.

A chubby boy in the front row almost fell on his bottom because his hand trembled.

Ji Yue strode over and lifted the chubby boy up straight.

"Stand still! Use your waist to generate power, not your arms!"

Chen Mei led the two forward.

"Old Ji!"

Chen Mei called out.

Ji Yue turned his head, and his originally stern expression softened instantly.

He strode over, first patting Ji Xiaoxiao's head, then his gaze fell on Jiang Ye.

"Ono is here."

Ji Yue nodded and pointed to the side, "Go change your clothes."

Chen Mei handed the temporary uniform to Jiang Ye, gave him a few instructions, and then left the martial arts hall.

Summer vacation has started, and even a primary school teacher like her is happy to relax, preparing to play mahjong with a few of her friends.

Five minutes later, Jiang Ye came out after changing his clothes.

The pure white martial arts uniform looked perfect on him, making his face appear even more handsome.

Among all the kids, he is definitely top in terms of looks.

Ji Xiaoxiao had already returned to the team. Because of her short stature, she stood in the most conspicuous position in the first row, with a standard horse stance, and didn't forget to make a face at Jiang Ye.

Ji Yue blew a whistle.

"gather!"

All children quickly stood in line.

Ji Yue pointed at Jiang Ye: "This is the new student, Jiang Ye. He will be training with you for the next month."

The children below looked at him curiously, but they were all quiet and did not whisper to each other.

"Jiang Ye, take your place, last row."

Ji Yue pointed to the location.

Jiang Ye obediently walked over and stood still.

His body does lack exercise right now, so it's not a bad thing for him to exercise, as long as he doesn't overdo it.

However, he clearly underestimated the intensity of Ji Yue's training.

"Run ten laps around the track! Warm-up!"

A group of children started running while wailing.

Jiang Ye ran at the back of the group.

He could barely keep up for the first five laps, after all, he was young and had plenty of stamina.

But by the seventh lap, the temperature was too high, and he began to pant heavily and his steps became heavy.

The people in front gradually increased the distance between them.

Only Ji Xiaoxiao ran ahead with great energy, glancing back at him every now and then.

In Jiang Ye's view, that one glance was a provocation.

Jiang Ye gritted his teeth and lifted his aching legs to keep up.

We can't afford to lose to a bunch of kids!