Free Web NovelChapter 2107: Chapter 2308: Student, Dare to Fight?
In an instant, the three of them exposed their dissatisfaction, glaring at Hao Jian with displeasure, to the point that they seemed ready to beat him up then and there. Although the wait was only ten minutes, there was already a large group of people sitting here. They initially thought they were waiting for someone important and were quite expectant, thinking it might be some senior figure.
However, seeing Hao Jian left them disappointed, and when he mentioned he was a student, their displeasure deepened. Damn, you’re just a student, yet you made a whole bunch of us wait for you for so long. You’ve got some nerve, haven’t you?
Wumao slammed his palm directly onto the table, glaring at Hao Jian with anger, saying, "Damn it, if you’re a student, just get lost. You made us wait for so long, are you looking for death?"
Then he turned to Brother Baldy, saying, "Brother Baldy, you seem pretty steady, right? It’s because of this that the brothers are willing to come and do something big with you, but why are you so unreliable in this matter? Aren’t we somewhat notable figures in the streets? How come you made us wait for a student, what’s the deal?"
At this time, the other four also looked over at Brother Baldy, clearly agreeing with Wumao’s statement. Making them wait for a student, what’s the deal?
Brother Baldy was about to speak, but Hao Jian gave him a look, holding back what he wanted to say. Immediately, Hao Jian gave him another look, and Brother Baldy understood, standing up and addressing the crowd, "Everyone, calm down, let’s not discuss this matter now. Since everyone is here, let’s prioritize the big picture and first discuss how to deal with the Axe Gang."
With Brother Baldy saying this, Black San and Qiu Lang withdrew their displeased looks, while Afei seemed indifferent, showing interest only in women rather than power. However, Big Rotten Fortune and Wumao still displayed their dissatisfaction.
Although Wumao didn’t speak, he slammed the table with his fist, expressing his discontent.
Yet, at the moment his fist landed on the table, Brother Baldy’s face turned sour, his previously gentle tone becoming fierce as he addressed everyone, "If you have any displeasure, it’s best to leave immediately, don’t disrupt the discussions later. If you’d rather be the Axe Gang’s lackey, it’s best to leave immediately, stop wasting time here."
Though Brother Baldy’s words didn’t name anyone, everyone knew he was certainly talking about Wumao. Although displeased, Wumao was merely a youngster and couldn’t compare with Brother Baldy in status or anything else, so when Brother Baldy flared up, he couldn’t say much, retracting his fist, still somewhat discontented but not daring to show it so easily.
Seeing everyone calm down, Brother Baldy’s expression softened a lot, saying, "Today I met the Axe Gang’s third-in-command, Long San, for a talk, then beat him up, as you all have seen in the video."
Everyone nodded; if they hadn’t seen it, they wouldn’t be here now. Brother Baldy continued, "Now, since you’re all sitting here, it means you’ve got guts, unhappy with the Axe Gang’s oppression. Yes, they’ve grown massively, far more powerful than us, but if we unite? Although not their match, could they still dare to oppress us as they do now?"
Everyone understood the meaning and knew Brother Baldy’s words were to rally support, so they remained silent, quietly listening to Brother Baldy.
Brother Baldy suddenly punched the table, raising his voice a few decibels, saying, "Thanks to all for coming today, your presence boosts our strength against the Axe Gang. Trust me, if today I could beat Long San’s twenty or thirty men with just over ten people, then I can lead us to reclaim our turf and rights."
Once Brother Baldy said this, the place immediately buzzed with whistles, applause, and table pounding, all agreeing Brother Baldy spoke well.
Brother Baldy smiled, glancing at Hao Jian. Hao Jian quietly praised Brother Baldy in his heart, indeed talented; his earlier angry display quickly stabilized everyone, such prestige isn’t honed overnight, could be greatly used in the future.
Brother Baldy looked at Hao Jian and turned to address the crowd, "However... today’s fight against Long San wasn’t solely my accomplishment, or rather, I’m nothing special; without Brother Hao’s involvement, this operation wouldn’t have succeeded, or even happened at all, nor would there be us sitting here discussing how to tackle the Axe Gang."
Brother Hao is what Hao Jian wanted Brother Baldy to call him. Although privately Brother Baldy had gotten used to calling him Brother Hao, Hao Jian didn’t want to be too high-profile, letting Brother Baldy call him Brother Hao publicly would naturally draw everyone’s attention to him, whereas calling him Brother Hao offered a different situation.
Brother Baldy, a big shot, acknowledging Hao Jian’s credit, redirected everyone’s focus onto Hao Jian.
"Him?" Wumao pointed at Hao Jian again, saying to Brother Baldy, "I’m not saying anything, but he’s just a student, what can a student do."
Afei chimed in, "A student? Can he fight? Can he wield a knife? Better go back and finish his homework assigned by teachers."
Big Rotten Fortune also looked displeased at Brother Baldy, saying, "Brother Baldy, just being real here, I know you like to joke, but don’t joke around with this matter."
Another table of people started discussing, only Black San and Qiu Lang remained calm, but their expressions clearly indicated disbelief in Brother Baldy’s words.
Brother Baldy had obviously anticipated such a scene, smiled and said, "Calm down everyone, what if I say Brother Hao’s strength surpasses everyone here? Do you believe?"
Brother Baldy’s words gave away the answer through their expressions. Claiming a mere student Hao Jian is stronger than them was hard to swallow. Even Black San and Qiu Lang, who rarely showed emotion, unveiled looks of disbelief.
Brother Baldy smiled, looked at Hao Jian. The following events were now up to Hao Jian; he had completed what Hao Jian instructed him.
"Stronger than us?" Wumao, always restless, stood up, looking at Hao Jian with disdain, "Hao Jian, is it? Stand up, I want to see how you’re stronger than us."
He turned to Brother Baldy, "Brother Baldy, I mean no offense, just want to verify your claim that he’s stronger than us."
Brother Baldy nodded and said no more. Wumao stood up, walked over to Hao Jian, turning around, casting a scheming smile as he looked at Lin Dongyang next to Hao Jian, reaching out to pat Lin Dongyang’s shoulder.
Lin Dongyang sensed it, shuddered. Wumao didn’t even touch his shoulder when he felt Lin Dongyang’s tremor, revealing a triumphant grin.
However, before he could pat Lin Dongyang’s shoulder, a flash of Killing Intent emanated from Hao Jian’s eyes. Although he didn’t see it, he felt it. In an instant, before reacting, Hao Jian swiftly reached out and grabbed his wrist.
Following this, Wumao might not have realized what happened, "Bang!" Suddenly, he was thrown to the ground by Hao Jian with an over-the-shoulder throw, the sound loud and happening so suddenly, everyone hadn’t reacted, then they saw Wumao was down.
Everyone was surprised at the sight. Afei, seeing his brother beaten, stood up instantly, bursting with rage. Wumao brought a few brothers over too; upon witnessing their leader being thrown, they immediately surrounded Hao Jian.
"Damn it!" Afei rushed over, pointing at Hao Jian, trying to punch him.
Brother Baldy might not have expected Hao Jian to act so quickly, also shocked, but it was too late; Afei’s punch was already aimed at Hao Jian, everyone watching closely. As Afei made the move, Wumao’s men didn’t sit idly, rolling up their sleeves, they attacked Hao Jian.
At that second, a smile appeared on Hao Jian’s face. Amidst the fleeting moment, his face broke into laughter.
Afei’s fist was only a punch away, Hao Jian smiled, retreated a step in a flash, reached out, grabbed Afei’s fist. With a twist, a "crack!" echoed, bone-breaking sound followed, another "bang!" as Hao Jian kicked out, sending Afei sprawling to the ground.
In a flash, Afei lost his combat ability, prostrating on the ground, immobile.
