She raised the helmet in her hand and threw it at Blondie's back.
However, because the distance was a bit far, the helmet didn't hit Blondie. Fortunately, the loud clatter of the helmet hitting the ground startled him.
His foot didn't kick down; instead, he turned his head.
Seeing that Shu Qingqing was a woman, he flicked the jacket draped over his shoulder and shouted angrily, Mind your own business! Get lost!
Shu Qingqing walked straight over and asked casually, What's going on here?
Blondie laughed wildly. A fight, haven't you seen one before? If you don't get lost right now, don't blame me for not holding back.
Lu Yu walked over to speak to her but was stopped by a look from Shu Qingqing.
At this moment, it was better not to let the hooligans know they knew each other.
She had just estimated the distance; First High School was quite far from this alley. Even if Zheng Binyang ran fast enough, a round trip would take about ten minutes. Moreover, there was noticeably less foot traffic here, showing that Blondie had deliberately chosen this spot.
With just her and Lu Yu against Blondie's group of over a dozen, no matter how much self-defense she had learned, they couldn't beat them.
So the best approach right now was to stall for time.
Shu Qingqing smiled. Don't be so hasty. I was just passing by and came over out of curiosity. Hey, I see your hair colors look really nice. Which salon did you get them dyed at? Recommend it to me, I'm planning to dye my hair recently too.
Standing next to Blondie was Greenie. Hearing Shu Qingqing say this, he immediately touched his hair with pride. Looks good, right? Cost me over three hundred, right next to our vocational high school...
Before Greenie could finish his sentence, he suddenly received a kick from Blondie.
Blondie: Are you an idiot? You just tell her whatever she asks.
Greenie resentfully took a half-step back.
Shu Qingqing was about to continue speaking when another Short Blondie suddenly poked Blondie. Brother Hao, look at this woman holding a broom, and she just threw a helmet at you. She doesn't look like a passerby. Could she be Lu Yu's teacher?
Damn, you might be right. Blondie instantly became alert. Who exactly are you?
Another hooligan nearby added, We're doomed, Brother Hao. If she really is a teacher, this is going to blow up into a big deal!
Short Blondie scoffed lightly. What are you afraid of? She's just a teacher, not the police.
Before Shu Qingqing could figure out how to answer, she saw Blondie spit on the ground. Damn it, forget it if you won't say. I don't have time to waste with you. Get them, boys!
Seeing the situation turning bad, Shu Qingqing immediately pulled Lu Yu behind her and held the broom up in front of her chest. Don't do anything rash! I'm not a teacher, I'm Lu Yu's family!
Blondie suddenly laughed. Heh, Lu Yu, I thought you had some guts. Turns out you only know how to cry for your mommy when things go south. You might as well go home and nurse.
The group of hooligans burst into roaring laughter.
Lu Yu's face darkened, and he tried to step past Shu Qingqing to confront them.
But he was pulled back again.
They have the numbers. Now is not the time to act on impulse, Shu Qingqing whispered in his ear to stop him.
Lu Yu clenched his fists tightly.
If he were alone, he would have just fought. Even if he couldn't win, he would have beaten Blondie up severely. But now Shu Qingqing was here too, and he couldn't put her in danger.
Lu Yu understood this logic and also knew that Shu Qingqing was stalling for time.
In the end, he took a half-step back.
Seeing this, Blondie laughed even more wildly. What, chickening out already? Weren't you acting so tough? Stealing my girlfriend.
Shu Qingqing suddenly smiled as well. So it's about a girlfriend. Classmate, I think you've misunderstood.
Blondie paused. Misunderstood what?
Shu Qingqing said, Lu Yu has a girl he likes, and he doesn't like your girlfriend. How about this: I'm a famous matchmaker. I'll help you talk to your girlfriend, and I guarantee she'll change her mind and like you again.
Before Blondie could speak, Short Blondie stepped forward again. Tsk, Brother Hao, don't listen to this woman's nonsense. We've talked to the Boss's girl eight hundred times. If she could really change her mind, would we need to corner this kid today?
Besides, the Boss's girl already said she likes Lu Yu's face. No matter what, you're not as handsome as Lu Yu. How could the Boss's girl possibly change her mind?
Greenie chimed in in agreement, Yeah, Brother Hao, didn't we come today to ruin Lu Yu's face? Once he becomes ugly, the Boss's girl naturally won't like him anymore.
Shu Qingqing could tell that the short guy was the more intelligent one among the hooligans. She quickly changed her tune. Classmate, how about I transfer you a hundred thousand yuan? Your Brother Hao isn't actually ugly. You can take him to get some beauty treatments or something, and I guarantee your Boss's girl will change her mind. You guys can even split whatever money is left over.
Short Blondie was a bit tempted. Just as he was about to speak, Greenie shouted, Brother Hao! This woman is using money to insult you! Besides, how could she possibly give you a hundred thousand yuan! I get it, she's stalling for time! Did she call for backup?!
This group of hooligans only knew that Lu Yu's family was relatively well-off, but they didn't know the specifics. Moreover, a hundred thousand yuan was indeed a massive sum for them.
So no one believed that Shu Qingqing would actually give them the money.
Sure enough, Blondie became even angrier after hearing this. Damn it, don't try to fool me. Boys, get them!
Shu Qingqing only regretted not bringing a few stacks of cash with her when she came. Otherwise, if she threw them into the air, these hooligans wouldn't even care about fighting anymore.
But regretting it now was useless.
She quickly shoved the broom into Lu Yu's hands. Take this, we'll defend back-to-back.
Before Lu Yu had time to speak, the hooligans had already swarmed them.
The two fought back with all their might, but the disparity in strength was too great. Soon, Shu Qingqing was kicked several times and dragged to the side by a hooligan.
Brother Hao, I'll hold this woman, you guys beat the crap out of that kid!
The remaining hooligans all surrounded Lu Yu, but fortunately, Lu Yu had the broom in his hands. He constantly swung the broom to defend himself, landing hits on several hooligans. For a moment, the hooligans didn't know how to approach him.
Shu Qingqing breathed a temporary sigh of relief, constantly hoping that Zheng Binyang would hurry up and bring people over.
Brother Hao, what do we do now? Greenie asked, worried.
Damn it, I refuse to believe I can't handle him. Saying that, Blondie pulled a long knife from his waistband and chopped off the end of Lu Yu's broom with one swing.
Blondie: Everyone move aside. I'm going to teach him a lesson myself.
Hearing this, the hooligans stepped back a bit.
Having lost his broom, Lu Yu could only fight Blondie barehanded.
He had also learned quite a bit of self-defense; dealing with Blondie alone was a piece of cake.
Blondie was kicked several times in a row. Feeling both the pain and the loss of face, his anger went to his head, causing him to lose all reason. He bent down, picked up the long knife from the ground, and swung it at Lu Yu.
Realizing what he was about to do, Shu Qingqing's heartbeat stopped.
She suddenly burst forth with all her strength, broke free from the hooligan's grasp, sprinted over, and kicked Blondie in the back from behind.
Blondie stumbled and fell to the ground, then got up and slashed toward Shu Qingqing.
No! Lu Yu desperately tried to block him.
But it was already too late.
