Chapter 244: Another Beauty Appears, Da Shui, We're Blessed

Bang.

Ji Fan swung a pole and hit both thugs on the head.

Ji Fan successfully provoked the two thugs.

The two thugs, unable to contain their anger, shouted, "You stinky brat, you're looking for death!"

They let go of Qiao Lihua, raised their fists, and rushed at Ji Fan.

Ji Fan retreated while brandishing the bamboo pole in his hand.

Although Qiao Lihua was terrified, she knew this couldn't continue; she scanned the surroundings, spotted a pile of sand not far away, formed a plan in her mind, and sprinted toward it.

"You two, stop."

Qiao Lihua shouted as they were about to strike Ji Fan.

The little girl was quite bold.

The two thugs turned their heads, and just as lewd words were about to slip from their mouths, Qiao Lihua grabbed the sand she had tucked in her clothing and hurled it at their faces.

Qiao Lihua seized the moment while they were dodging.

Qiao Lihua pulled Ji Fan up and ran.

They hadn't run far.

Ji Fan kicked a stone, slipped with a thud, fell to the ground, and in the process knocked Qiao Lihua down as well.

"Get up quickly."

Qiao Lihua, ignoring the pain and any notions of propriety, reached out to help Ji Fan.

Just as they stood up, the two thugs chased after them, surrounding them from front and back.

"Run, then! You should be running!"

The two thugs said in unison.

Ji Fan shielded Qiao Lihua behind him and shouted, "Don't go overboard. We're out on the street now; if you…"

Bang.

One thug punched Ji Fan in the face.

"Young master."

Qiao Lihua gasped.

The thug who struck narrowed his eyes and said, "He's useless as he is; do you think he can protect you? Beauty, I'll give you another chance: come with the two of us. If you serve us well, we'll definitely treat you nicely. If you refuse, don't blame us for ruining him…"

"No, don't listen to him; they wouldn't dare."

As soon as Ji Fan said that, he was kicked; the kick came from the other man.

Worried that things would worsen, and seeing Ji Fan in trouble, Qiao Lihua bit her lip and stepped forward, saying, "Don't hurt him. I—I'll go with you, go with you."

"Don't…"

Ji Fan didn't finish his sentence before being kicked aside.

The two thugs ignored him, dragging Qiao Lihua away.

"I'll fight you!"

Ji Fan rushed forward; undeniably, he was beaten badly this time— his face swollen like a bun, and his body covered with bruises.

It wasn't over yet.

They still intended to strike Ji Fan.

"Stop, stop!"

Qiao Lihua, seeing them act so wantonly, pulled Ji Fan while shouting.

It was at that moment.

Qiao Sheng, who had come out selling seasonings, heard Qiao Lihua's panicked shout.

Qiao Sheng didn't mishear, did she?

Qiao Sheng went toward the direction of the voice and saw two unfamiliar men dragging Qiao Lihua away.

"What are you doing? Let go of my second sister!"

The thug standing to Qiao Lihua's left side said lewdly, "Yo, another beauty appears; Da Shui, we're blessed."

"Blessed, but you must have the skill for it."

Qiao Sheng raised an eyebrow and said.

The thug who had just spoken liked women like Qiao Sheng; he handed Qiao Lihua over to Da Shui to watch, then lunged to grab her.

He had seriously underestimated Qiao Sheng.

Not only did he fail to catch her, he was kicked away.

"You dare kick my brother, you're looking for a fight."

Da Shui shouted and stepped forward to help; he was taller and bigger than his own brother, but none of them knew martial arts— how could they match Qiao Sheng?

In a moment.

They were beaten to the ground, teeth scattered, without even needing An Shi to intervene.

Indeed.

An Shi was also here.

He was protecting Qiao Sheng from the shadows.

Seeing them flee, Qiao Sheng didn't chase; she walked to Qiao Lihua and asked, "Second sister, are you okay?"

(End of chapter)