Chapter 27: Impetuous Youth

cts with our group from No.2 High School before. They once invited a bunch of people to beat up that circle's guys at the school gate. I’ll take this seriously. It’s just an hour's drive away anyway....Chapter 27: The Folly of Youth

Leading a group of around ten boys was Chen Cong, a second-year student and part of Wang Haoran's clique. He had made quite a name for himself in several previous fight incidents.

Behind him were figures like Yue Zijiang and Gao Fan, among others. It was clear that Yue Zijiang was called merely to add some weight to the group, glancing occasionally toward Tang Wu inside the classroom.

The boys felt a sense of satisfaction seeing everyone in Class Five looking at them with fear. They saw Su Cen sitting alone in a corner and thought they were now starkly contrasting him.

Gao Fan was feeling quite smug, smiling at Chen Lingshan and then sorrowfully eyeing Su Cen, convinced that this would finally drive home the disparity between their sides. In second year, he and his crew were formidable enough to sway events with their presence, leaving Su Cen looking more insignificant than ever.

Li Ai stepped forward to mediate, "We understand what happened today. It's just a misunderstanding... " Li Ai was also anxious inside but felt more confident knowing Zhang Xi had his back. After all, these second-year students were notorious for dragging chairs and beating up classmates in other classes.

Chen Cong snorted, but the cousin of Wang Haoran wasn't pleased with Li Ai's response, "Who are you Who recognizes you! We're not done here. I still feel pain from my neck, so make him come out or we'll drag him out ourselves!"

"We all know each other, can't there be some negotiation" Finally, Zhang Xi, the most influential person in Class Five, spoke up.

Hao Ran's cousin, Zheng Zhi Chao, clearly knew Zhang Xi. However, he felt that his uncle was not inferior to this new rising star in terms of reputation at school. He snorted and said, "Negotiate How do you negotiate My neck injury is just supposed to be ignored Tell him to come out and give me an explanation first! Then we can talk!"

If the other party openly did something to Xiao Shimao behind class 5's back door, it was likely that Zhang Xi’s group would no longer have any influence in this circle.

Zhang Xi’s expression changed slightly. Chen Cong thought for a moment and stopped Hao Ran’s cousin Zheng Zhi Chao from making a scene, then smiled at Zhang Xi and said, "Alright, since you’re speaking on the other party's behalf today, I’ll inform Hao Ran of this when I return. We won’t cause any trouble outside your classroom today. However, tell that boy to wait for me proactively after school at the main gate! You don't need to get involved in this matter!"

Zhang Xi’s two staunch allies, Li Ai and grandson Zhi, had a complicated expression, but seeing Zhang Xi not saying anything further, they knew that he could only go so far when using Hao Ran's name.

Chen Cong led the aggrieved Zheng Zhi Chao back first, "Let’s leave it at this."

Yue Zijiang stayed behind to talk with Tang Wu for a moment. It was probably that he might have something to do today afternoon and couldn't make an appointment with her. This made some of the girls around Tang Wu frown, as if even if Yue Zijiang didn’t have anything to do this afternoon, it would still be impossible to get a date with Tang Wu. Recently, Tang Wu was getting very close with Su Can; whether he truly didn't know about this or pretended not to know, no one could tell.

Gao Fan and Chen Lingshan seemed familiar with each other as they chatted merrily for a while. Then Chen Lingshan raised some questions regarding the matter, "Can you try to talk them out of fighting It’s not good."

Actually, Chen Lingshan was also helping her friend Li Lu Mei. She liked Xiao Shimao and was very worried about him after this incident; moreover, she felt a certain fondness towards Xiao Shimao too. Seeing Gao Fan speak up amidst everyone just now, she couldn't help but voice out.

Gao Fan felt a surge of vanity and pride, speaking slowly, "This matter isn't easy to handle. You know that he went ahead and slapped Wang Haoran's cousin, which is akin to provoking a tiger. However, Ling Shan, since you've said this, Chen Chong and Wang Haoran are all brothers, so I'll try my best to mediate for them too. It really isn't appropriate for such a conflict to arise!"

"Thank you then." In fact, Chen Ling Shan's pride wouldn't let her ask Gao Fan for help; she always liked dealing with attractive suitors like him in an aloof manner. But now she had gritted her teeth and resolved that Li Lumei had lowered herself for this matter, so if she didn't feel grateful towards me, I'll show you!

"Heh heh, how have you been lately Your suitor is called Su Can, right Is he still pursuing you Has he done anything like sending flowers or love letters" Gao Fan grinned and asked.

"What are you talking about!" Before Chen Ling Shan could clench her fist to hit him, Gao Fan laughed loudly and ran away, already sure in his heart that Su Can was a total failure.

Only after Gao Fan disappeared did Chen Ling Shan regain her composure. Thinking of what Gao Fan had said made her blush; when she returned to the classroom, she glanced at where Su Can was sitting - he had kept his head bowed down all along, engrossed in doing a paper, seemingly indifferent to the commotion that had just unfolded.

Su Can couldn't help but chuckle inwardly at seeing how even high school students could have their own little intrigues and competitive posturing for status. He thought to himself: This is what it means to be young and reckless.

But he never expected that the most unpleasant event was about to happen again.

Indeed, it proved true that life is always full of dramatic twists and turns.

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Pu! Mao Xiaoshi was kicked in the kidney by the person who arrived first, causing his tall body to bend. More punches and kicks rained down on him until he finally fell to the ground. This provided convenience for those around him, and dust flew up as footprints appeared on his face and body. He likely took a punch in the nose, emitting a dull smell of blood that flowed out.

With hands propped on the ground, the people around him ceased their assault. Wang Haoran proudly surveyed his surroundings; this was one of the vacant lots outside the school. Several girls stood far away, covering their mouths. Earlier, they had seen Mao Xiaoshi talking amicably with someone while being accompanied by two friends. Yet, suddenly, violence broke out, and although they wanted to intervene, fear kept them silent—some even started crying at this scene.

Zheng Zhichao felt very pleased; though only in the ninth grade, he dared bully first-year high school students due to his cousin's influence within the school. This sense of pride and superiority was irreplaceable.

"Do you still dare to act tough Do you think that being a first-year student makes you so great Don't you know who I am" Zheng Zhichao kicked Mao Xiaoshi again, who had just propped himself up on his hands. Cheers of excitement erupted from the surrounding crowd.

Mao Xiaoshi wore a Metersbonwe hoodie that made him look even taller and more handsome, but now it was in tatters with various footprints covering his body. He huddled protectively on the ground, shielding his head.

Liu Meimei covered her mouth; this usually strong girl was crying hard at the moment. Chen Lingshan was held back by Gao Fan, who grabbed her wrist. "Lingshan, what are you doing Don't go over there; it won't solve anything!"

Chen Lingshan's heart raced as she saw Liu Meimei crying like this. Despite being restrained by Gao Fan, she was conflicted—would approaching the scene help in any way when faced with Wang Haoran and his groupLins against each other. Therefore, Wang Bo narrowly escaped a crisis.However, this also made Wang Bo drift further towards the periphery of the Wang system. With Zhang Zhimao already eliminated as th...