al popularity to their generation's version, it had gone through several eras.No matter how you looked at it, the first-generation PES that just came out was relatively simple in terms of operation. H...Chapter 28 The Power of Bricks

This empty space was not far from the dismissal route of City No.1 High School, yet even knowing that there would be conflicts here, people still hurried through without lingering. In such an environment as City No.1 High School, especially when someone like Wang Haoran is present, many people instinctively choose to take a different path to avoid unnecessary trouble; after all, those who could stand up and fight are few and far between, and even if there were any such individuals, it would be too coincidental for them to encounter such a situation. Without the Hollywood backdrop of instant heroism, every act of熱血沸騰 (passionate bravery) comes with its own price.

Su Cen, carrying his schoolbag, was just walking down here when he met Xue Yiyang who was accompanying him. On days without ball games, they usually go home together after classes were dismissed. Today, however, they encountered this incident. Xue Yiyang obviously saw the group from the second-year grade and subconsciously quickened his pace while dragging Su Cen along. It was fortunate that Tang Wu hadn't caused trouble for Su Cen; otherwise, today's encounter would have made him feel uneasy.

Chen Lingshan spotted Su Cen in an instant but only paused briefly before focusing her attention back on Wang Haoran and the others.

Gao Fan glanced at him once but quickly averted his gaze. Towards this loser, Su Cen, he no longer harbored any competitive spirit. Currently, with Chen Lingshan's slender wrist in his hand, feeling its astonishing softness, it was enough to make him feel quite pleased and self-satisfied.

At present, many people continued passing through the street, instinctively veering away from this scene. Xue Yiyang tried to pull Su Cen along quietly despite his boldness, but to his surprise, Su Cen suddenly halted in place.

"They're Wang Haoran's gang and are allied with Yue Zijiang – we can't afford to provoke them!" This remark from Xue Yiyang caused a slight tremor within Su Cen’s heart.

Su Cen hadn’t expected to hear such a statement from his friend. Upon observing Xue Yiyang more closely, he realized that this was the eleven-year-old version of him who had yet to develop the steadfast personality traits and unwillingness to back down that characterized his later self. Indeed, before we matured, there were numerous character weaknesses and flaws.

Su Cen didn't answer but instead walked straight towards where Zheng Zhichao was beating Mao Xi surrounded by people.

"Hey, hey, what are you doing!" A nervous voice of Xue Yiyang came from behind. He tried to pull but failed to grab Su Can's clothes.

Chen Lingshan was stunned, and Gao Fan beside him froze as well. A smile curled up inside his heart; it seemed that the rumor about this Su Can coming from No. 3 High School wasn't a lie after all. The territory hadn't even warmed up yet, but he already wanted to show off and meddle in No. 1 High School's affairs Or perhaps he just wanted to show off in front of these girls Unfortunately for him, No. 1 High School has never lacked such reckless youths, and they are inevitably beaten until their faces turn black and blue.

Zheng Zhichao stopped his hand. Chen Chong's expression was vicious; he had already known this Su Can from the incident involving Yue Zijiang last time, making everyone want to get involved. Now that he sees him directly intervening in a domineering manner again, does he really think highly of himself No one at No. 1 High School will dare move against him now, even if he is the son of the mayor! He can't escape today!

Everyone quickly made way for Su Can; these were all seniors from Grade Two who had been around for a long time and knew how to handle situations like this. Clearing a path for Su Can would make it easier for them to take action later.

Looking at the arrogant Wang Haoran in front of him, then glancing at Mao Xiaosheng on the ground, Su Can sighed: "It looks like helping you last time was my mistake; you're no better than those two who ambushed you!"

Wang Haoran's forehead had a band-aid on it, towering half a head above Su Can. He wore a white coat with black zebra stripes and baggy pants paired with sneakers in a typical Korean style of that time. Upon seeing Su Can, he pinched his nose tip and said bitterly: "Damn, why is it you!"

The people who were about to take action against Su Can froze.

Zheng Zhichao obviously understood his brother's temperament well: "Brother, do you know him"

Obviously Wang Haoran hadn't told these people about the ambush he encountered in the alleyway. Of course, there was no way he would want to expose such a shameful incident. Upon seeing Su Can and recalling how arrogant he had been when throwing the cigarette at him that day, Wang Haoran's eyes narrowed: "How can you be so persistent!... You're going to interfere with this"

The distant Gao Fan, who was standing with Chen Lingshan, didn't know exactly what they were saying. He only hadn't expected the usually cold Wang Haoran to actually say so much to Su Can. Chen Lingshan was also confused about the situation, but Li Lumei's sobs gradually diminished.

Seeing that Wang Haoran wasn't treating Su Can well, everyone started clamoring. Chen Chong even pushed Su Can aside and said, "What’s up You think you can handle this Who do you think you are Do you really believe that just because you’ve come to No.1 High School, you’re someone who others must respect"

The surrounding people all started mocking him together. Xue Yiyang stood far away and dared not intervene in the situation; Su Can felt a bit isolated.

Su Can quietly observed his surroundings. Apart from Wang Haoran, there were about five other people around. If he counted Gao Fan behind him, that made six people. Of course, Wang Haoran’s circle was much larger than this number, but because of their usual prestige, even the two strong basketball players next to Maoshihai did not dare to do anything. Even being kicked and beaten, they remained silent.

People often have a subservient mentality that makes them afraid to resist.

In such situations, if one only compromises and retreats, it will only make their life worse. Su Can had already made up his mind.

Wang Haoran seemed interested in the current situation but didn't say anything; he just watched curiously how Su Can would handle this provocation from his group. His eyes held a mocking look as if he was waiting to see what would happen, although he wasn’t actually planning on doing anything too serious to Su Can—after all, last time it had been thanks to him. However, the fact that he threw back the cigarette at the end really annoyed him. Wang Haoran found this an opportunity and couldn't help wanting to humiliate Su Can.

Seeing that Wang Haoran didn’t stop them, Chen Chong became even more aggressive. He extended his index finger to press against Su Can's face while hitting his collarbone hard with the edge of his palm. "It’s best to keep a low profile and not always try to take things from others. Don't think you can get involved in everything! Don’t act like a big shot!" This phrase was indirectly referring to Ye Zijiang, carrying double meanings.

As Chen Chong spoke, he repeatedly pressed his finger against Su Can's face and then hit him, causing the fingernail to scratch across Su Can’s face, leaving two bloody lines behind.

Chen Lingshan couldn't help but cover her mouth. Xue Yiyang clenched his fists tightly, seething with suppressed anger that was palpable, yet still far from reaching the point where he would provoke this group of fierce second-year students.

"Alright!" Wang Haoran raised a hand to stop Chen Chong and looked at Su Chan with an unfulfilled expression. Seeing the bloodstains on Su Chan's face, he thought that Chen Chong had overstepped his bounds; after all, he disliked Su Chan's condescending attitude earlier. "Forget it. I know this person. They're acquaintances of ours... Haha..."

Zheng Zhichao originally thought that the current Su Chan must be a force to reckon with, but seeing how his brother was reacting and Chen Chong's taunting behavior, he became smug; reaching out from the side, he patted Su Chan on the head. "Be more shrewd, understand"

Chen Chong gave Su Chan a disdainful glance with a look that said, "Is this all you've got" before turning away.

But at this moment, Li Lumei, who was still sobbing far on the empty ground, suddenly felt her heart skip a beat. She stopped crying quietly, and Chen Lingshan let out a gasp behind her hand.

Xue Yiyang watched in surprise as Su Chan bent down to pick up a brick from the ground, lifting it to an intimidating height before slamming it into Chen Chong's back, who had his back turned!

The actions of these high school students were outrageous even by religious standards. At this moment, all that was on Su Chan's mind was that no matter how bad things looked for him, he would let these high school students witness the power of a brick in the new era.

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