Chapter 292

Gu Tingchen had previously been a Deputy Regiment Commander of the 17th Route Army stationed at the border in the Northeast. By a stroke of luck, he had captured a spy ring, lured the enemy deep, destroyed the spy stronghold, and performed a great service!

Only then, with his grandfather's help, did he retire early and enter the Capital Railway Bureau to serve as Deputy Bureau Chief.

Originally, with his confidence in his own skills, he felt that even if he couldn't directly beat Jiang Ye to the ground,

at the very least, he could trade blows and hold his own in a draw.

But in reality, after making a move, he realized he was wrong—terribly wrong!

This person didn't play by the rules at all!

He specialized in attacking his weak points; he was incredibly dirty!

After a round of fighting, apart from his face being unscathed, the areas under his clothes were so painful he suspected he had internal injuries!

Conversely, although the other party's face was bruised and battered, it only looked serious; in reality, he wasn't injured nearly as badly as he was!

"You play dirty!"

Spitting out a mouthful of blood, Gu Tingchen gasped. The other party had just kicked him in the lower abdomen; if the kick had been just a bit more accurate, he would have been crippled!

"It's just that your skills are inferior to others. I was merely returning the favor."

Jiang Ye reached out to wipe the blood from the corner of his mouth, his eyes filled with contempt and a hint of provocation.

Gu Tingchen—it turned out he was just a straw bag who only knew how to use brute force; he was nothing more than that.

Previously, he had worried about whether the other party would affect his status, but now it seemed he had been overthinking it.

"Consider yourself ruthless. I will definitely return the humiliation of today in the future."

Gu Tingchen knew he had lost the upper hand today, and staying any longer would only be asking for more humiliation.

After leaving a harsh threat, he stumbled away in humiliation.

Just wait; next time, he would definitely get his revenge!

"I'll be waiting."

Jiang Ye licked his back molars, his tongue pressing against the roof of his mouth. After the person had walked far away, he hissed—it was quite painful.

It had been a long time since he'd had bruises on his face. He hoped it was worth the price; he would have to find a way to make Gu Tingchen suffer later!

On the roof, Tangyuan, who had witnessed the whole process, was filled with shock in its eyes.

So this was what a big shot was like. Admirable, admirable; it had learned something!

Over here, Gu Tingchen, filled with deep unwillingness but forced to endure the invisible injuries all over his body, slunk away from the Sea Island.

He swore he would definitely make Jiang Ye pay the price!

Over here, Jiang Ye, with a face full of bruises, went leisurely to the Military Region Hospital.

What for?

Naturally, to complain to his wife, get medicine, and play the victim.

Military Region Hospital—

"It's bad, Manman! Your husband got into a fight with someone and came out on the losing end!

He's so miserable; he's covered in blood and his face is all bruised and swollen!"

When Zhou Hongyu ran into the office, panting, to "tip her off," Shen Man's brain went blank for a few seconds after hearing these words.

Her first reaction was: impossible, this is absolutely impossible!

On the entire Sea Island, who had the ability to beat up her husband?

Her second reaction: wait, there was one person...

"Manman, the department isn't busy. You and Xiao Zhou go take a look."

Pei Yan Ting's mind turned quickly; she subconsciously let her go, allowing her sister to check on her brother-in-law's injuries.

"Alright."

Upon hearing this, Shen Man put down the file folder in her hand, returned it to the drawer, and then followed behind Zhou Hongyu, her steps swift.

Her mind was filled with Zhou Hongyu's words: so miserable, covered in blood, bruised and swollen.

Why on earth did he get into a fight with that person?

Zhou Hongyu led the way, panting, almost at a jog.

Soon, the two arrived at the Trauma Department, and Zhou Hongyu, having completed her mission, slipped away.

In the department, a middle-aged doctor was opening disinfectant, originally still muttering:

"They're all superficial wounds; they look serious, but actually—"

The male doctor met the patient's "threatening" gaze and immediately changed his tune: "They're actually quite serious."

"Doctor Li, let me do the disinfecting and apply the medicine. I want to see just how serious the patient's injuries are."

Shen Man's hanging heart relaxed; concern leads to chaos.

She had heard Doctor Li's words clearly.

Where was it serious? They were superficial wounds, no broken bones. The blood had indeed stained his clothes, and his white shirt was covered in bloodstains.

His originally handsome face was bruised and swollen—where was his former "beauty"?

Commentary: it was quite miserable.

"Alright, you handle it. It's just time to get off work, I'm going to the canteen to eat."

Doctor Li put down the tweezers and cotton swabs, left with great tact, and considerately closed the office door.

"Why on earth did you get into a fight with that guy surnamed Gu?"

With no outsiders around, Shen Man spoke without restraint.

She walked up, lifted the man's chin, and carefully examined his wounds.

Indeed, they were all superficial wounds, no broken bones.

She then reached out to probe other key areas of the man and found no abnormalities; it seemed only his face had been "specially cared for" by someone.

"He spoke rudely and offended you. I couldn't tolerate it at all, so we started fighting."

Jiang Ye obediently cooperated with his wife's examination, lifting his arms and legs, wondering if he should unbutton his shirt?

"He hit your face; didn't you know how to dodge?"

Upon hearing this reason, Shen Man's impression of Gu Tingchen worsened by a few points.

In her mind, her husband wouldn't get into a fight with someone for no reason; it must have been the other party's fault!

Sure enough, it was that guy surnamed Gu who spoke rudely and offended her!

"In the future, we won't welcome him. If he dares to come again, drive him away. Next time, dodge a bit; what if you get disfigured..."

"If I get disfigured, will you dislike me?"

Jiang Ye lowered his eyes, his gaze dimming slightly.

He had never thought about relying on his face to make a living.

Shen Man poked the uninjured side of the man's face and promised earnestly, "Even if you're disfigured, you'll always be the most handsome in my heart!"

"I just think, the 'Happy Person's Principle of Concession'."

"'Happy Person's Principle of Concession'?"

Jiang Ye raised his eyes, confusion in them. What kind of principle was that?

"Yeah, 'Happy Person's Concession' means that we are a loving couple with both children, a happy family; there's no need to clash with a mad dog like that guy surnamed Gu."

Shen Man signaled for him not to move; she was going to apply the medicine.

First disinfect, then apply the ointment.

"You think that guy surnamed Gu is a mad dog?"

Jiang Ye understood; his wife meant that Gu Tingchen was a mad dog!

"Yeah, let's not clash with such people. When facing his provocations, we should keep our cool, discuss things together, and not go head-to-head with him.

It's like a mad dog having rabies—a virus. The incubation period can last for many years; it's fine if it doesn't break out, but once it does, you'll die!"

Shen Man organized her words, trying to explain it to her husband using simple, easy-to-understand logic.

However, she clearly forgot one point: her husband was not the type to suffer a loss.

"Wife, what you said makes sense. Rabies is fatal, and Gu Tingchen is indeed crazy enough. I'll be careful in the future and won't go head-to-head."

He would only play dirty and see who was more skilled!

Shen Man looked suspiciously at the man who was promising so solemnly. Why did she feel like something was strange?

Did he really take it to heart?

If Tangyuan were on the scene, it would definitely be meowing non-stop!

It would bet that the big shot definitely had a plan to deal with that guy surnamed Gu!