Chapter 34: Conflict

"Fine, run every day from now on without stopping. When you can run 10,000 meters without feeling tired, I’ll teach you some fancy moves!" The old beggar smiled, took the ten yuan out of his pocket, and looked quite proud.

However, after that 10,000 meters, we had run right to the school playground, and Third Brother and I were already exhausted to the point of stupidity. There were several times in the middle when we almost couldn't go on, but we stubbornly held on to the end. Third Brother and I lay on the playground like dead dogs, soaked from head to toe, feeling completely drained. I even felt a sensation of blood in my throat; it was extremely uncomfortable.

We lay on the playground for about ten minutes before we recovered. At this time, we felt extremely hungry, but we couldn't pull out a single cent, which made us extremely embarrassed.

Just at this moment, Zhang Yinuo suddenly appeared in front of us. Zhang Yinuo was carrying fried dough sticks and soy milk, looked at me with a faint smile, and said, "Are you starving?"

I looked at Zhang Yinuo in surprise and said, "Why are you here? It’s so early in the morning, what are you doing here? Shopping?"

Third Brother didn't say a word, climbed up directly, grabbed the soy milk and fried dough sticks, and said excitedly to Zhang Yinuo, "Sister-in-law, you’re really reliable, you’re like a timely rain. Don't worry, Sister-in-law, if Fourth ever dares to bully me, I’ll help you beat him to death!"

I slapped his hand away and said, "What nonsense are you spouting? Get lost!"

Then I said to Zhang Yinuo, "Yinuo, have you eaten breakfast? What is this?"

"Don't worry, I’ve eaten. These were bought specifically for you two. When I was looking at my phone just now, I saw two lunatics running until they collapsed on the forum. I realized it was you two, and I figured you hadn't eaten, so I bought some things for you!" Zhang Yinuo sat on the ground and handed us the soy milk and fried dough sticks.

Third Brother tore open the bag, grabbed a fried dough stick, stuffed it into his mouth, and said with a full mouth, "Sister-in-law, you’re too kind. Fortunately, we have you, otherwise we’d have starved to death!"

"What are you shouting about? Who is your sister-in-law? Can’t you shut your mouth while eating?" I said angrily, grabbing a fried dough stick and stuffing it into Third Brother’s mouth.

Third Brother’s mouth was stuffed full, and he coughed twice, glaring at me. I ignored his gaze and took the soy milk to drink slowly. Zhang Yinuo sat beside me very obediently and handed me a tissue. I took it awkwardly, wanting to get angry at Zhang Yinuo and tell her to stay away from me, but after thinking about it, she was acting out of kindness. Besides, I figured even if I yelled at her, it wouldn't matter; I had already done that thing to her before, but this person seemed like nothing had happened, not minding at all. I really didn't know what was going on in her little head.

"Do you exercise often? I never noticed you had this habit before?" Zhang Yinuo looked at the two of us suspiciously.

I smiled and said, "I didn't have this habit before, but I do now. After all, strengthening the body is definitely beneficial!"

Zhang Yinuo nodded and then said, "Has Zhang Longtao been giving you a hard time lately?"

"That hasn't happened!" Ever since Sister Ling talked to Zhang Longtao before, Zhang Longtao hadn't caused us any trouble. However, Wang Hua, Third Brother, and I had been kicked out and were no longer considered Zhang Longtao’s people. Naturally, we couldn't look after Sister Ling’s venues anymore. Fortunately, Sister Ling found us a part-time job, and helping out at her place when we were free could also ease our financial pressure.

However, just at this moment, a few people walked over from not far away. The leader was dressed very flashily, like a playboy or the second young master of a wealthy family. Looking at their posture, it was clear they were coming for us. I looked at Third Brother with an uncertain expression, and Third Brother shook his head blankly, indicating he didn't know much.

Before they even came over, Zhang Yinuo stood up and said coldly to the man in the lead, "Chen Zhen, what are you doing here?"

These people looked like people Zhang Yinuo knew, but their relationship shouldn't be very good, otherwise Zhang Yinuo wouldn't have that attitude. However, the man named Chen Zhen was staring at me with hostility. I was very puzzled; I didn't know this man named Chen Zhen at all, and I had no grudge against him. Was it necessary for him to look at me like that? The only explanation should be Zhang Yinuo.

When Chen Zhen heard Zhang Yinuo talking to him, his expression changed, and he immediately switched to a smiling face, "Yinuo, I’m just here to see you!"

"Don't call me so affectionately, I’m not familiar with you!" Zhang Yinuo said with a cold face, not interested in Chen Zhen at all.

Chen Zhen didn't get angry, but looked at Third Brother and me, and said out of the blue, "Get lost, don't you have any sense of propriety?"

How could Third Brother’s temper take that? He stood up directly and said angrily, "What the hell are you? Daring to order me around? Do you believe I’ll pull your head off and kick it like a ball?"

"You’re looking for death!" Chen Zhen rushed up to make a move on Third Brother. Third Brother was no soft persimmon either; he struck first, punching Chen Zhen directly in the face. Chen Zhen was knocked to the side. These people were just ordinary students; how could they be Third Brother’s match? After all, Third Brother had been in society for so many years; if he didn't have a few tricks up his sleeve, he would have been beaten to death long ago.

The few people who came with Chen Zhen saw this situation and quickly stepped forward to help. I went up and kicked one of them, then grabbed another by his clothes and threw him to the side. Third Brother also jumped up fiercely and kicked away a man who was rushing over. The team of five or six people was instantly reduced to two.

These things happened almost in an instant. Zhang Yinuo, who was on the side, was stunned by this scene and quickly shouted, "Don't fight, don't fight!"

I ignored Zhang Yinuo’s words and stood beside Third Brother. Third Brother spat on Chen Zhen, who was on the ground, and cursed, "Damn you, you little brat, is that it? And you’re trying to act like a Heishe Society member? You’re really trash!"

The remaining two people were also stunned. They didn't expect that with so many people on their side, they would be the only two left in an instant.

However, we didn't strike too hard. They quickly climbed up and looked at Third Brother and me with grave expressions. Chen Zhen, who was on the ground, was still being stepped on by Third Brother, and he shouted angrily, "Damn you, if you have the guts, kill me, otherwise you’re dead!"

Zhang Yinuo came over to explain, "His cousin is involved with Zhang Longtao, his name is Liu Qiang, and he has quite a few people under him!"

"Is Liu Qiang something special? I’m not even afraid of Zhang Longtao, let alone a Liu Qiang!" When Third Brother heard it was Zhang Longtao’s person, he became even more furious and stepped on Chen Zhen even harder. ===== CHAPTER 35 =====