"Don't push it too far. Lots of people are watching."
Wu Xin shielded the girl behind him, trying to maintain his composure as he faced the group of young men.
"Heh... So what? Do you see anyone daring to help you? You shoved my buddy, and you think you can just let it go?"
The leader of the young men wore a mocking smile.
"Then what exactly do you want?"
Wu Xin asked in a deep voice.
The young man grinned maliciously and replied, "Give my buddy your movie ticket, and let your girl go watch a movie with him. Then we'll let it go."
"Feng Ge, that's a good idea."
"Heh heh..."
The young men eyed the girl behind Wu Xin, laughing wantonly.
The girl's face turned pale with fear. Her hopeful gaze swept around, yearning for someone to step forward and help.
However, just as the young man had said, many people were watching the spectacle from a distance, with no intention of intervening.
"That's impossible. Let's go!"
Wu Xin flatly refused the young man's proposal and, pulling the girl behind him, made to turn and leave.
One of the young men immediately ran over, blocking their path.
"You..."
"Wu Xin!"
Just as Wu Xin was about to lose his temper, a voice called out.
He followed the sound and was momentarily stunned.
"Qin Tian?"
"What's going on?"
Qin Tian walked closer at a leisurely pace and asked casually.
Wu Xin's expression was complex, unsure of how to explain.
Yucheng was too small; he never expected to run into Qin Tian here, let alone that Qin Tian seemed about to stand up for him.
Recalling his past actions, he felt immensely ashamed.
"Hey, who are you? I advise you not to meddle in other people's business!"
Before Wu Xin could explain, the leader of the young men stepped forward, his face darkening, and threatened Qin Tian.
Qin Tian remained unfazed, not even glancing at him.
Seeing this, the young man's brow furrowed, and anger flared on his face.
"Feng Ge, this guy is too full of himself. Should we take him down?"
A young man beside him whispered suggestively.
At the same time, not far behind Qin Tian, Xia Nuannuan and the other three watched the scene quietly.
"Doesn't brother-in-law look so cool!"
Xia Xue murmured with admiration.
"Cool? He's just putting on a show, and a bit too much of one."
Xia Junjie pouted. He turned to Xia Nuannuan and asked, "Nuannuan Jie, is he really okay?"
Although he didn't particularly like Qin Tian, he was family, so he naturally felt a bit worried.
Even if a fight broke out, he would rush to help.
Whether he could win was another matter, but he would definitely help. At worst, they'd get beaten up together.
This might not be a bad thing. Given Qin Tian's current standing with the elders, taking a beating alongside him might even earn him praise and rewards back home.
"He'll be fine."
Xia Nuannuan smiled calmly.
Xia Junjie frowned slightly, completely unable to understand where his elder sister's confidence came from.
There were four of them, and while Qin Tian had a height advantage, he didn't look like someone who could fight well.
What happened next left him utterly dumbfounded.
One of the opposing youths, unable to contain himself, stepped forward to block Qin Tian's path, only to collapse to the ground clutching his stomach and howling in pain.
"What the heck?"
Xia Junjie rubbed his eyes, looking utterly bewildered.
He hadn't seen what happened; the person had simply keeled over.
"Wow wow wow, brother-in-law is amazing!"
Xia Xue clapped her hands excitedly, cheering in celebration.
Of course, she hadn't seen what happened either, but she immediately concluded it was Qin Tian's doing.
Xia Yaxin's eyes sparkled, her small face flushed with excitement.
"I told you not to worry. It's just four people!"
Xia Nuannuan chuckled.
Xia Junjie stared at her blankly for a moment, then quickly looked back towards the scene.
Seeing their companion fall, the other three youths didn't hesitate and attacked Qin Tian together.
The onlookers now saw Qin Tian's movements. With a few casual punches and kicks, accompanied by cries of pain, the remaining three youths also collapsed.
"Holy crap!!!"
Xia Junjie's eyes widened, and he couldn't help but curse.
Many people around had similar expressions. Some young girls looked at Qin Tian with infatuation.
He was so handsome and so capable – who wouldn't fall for him!
"Jie, Jie, is brother-in-law a martial arts master?"
Xia Xue asked excitedly.
Xia Yaxin and Xia Junjie, the brother and sister duo, looked at Xia Nuannuan like curious children.
Xia Nuannuan chuckled and shook her head. "What martial arts master? But my brother is indeed very good at fighting. He's even better than the president of our school's Taekwondo club."
"Wow, that's so cool!"
Xia Xue looked back at her brother-in-law, countless little stars of admiration appearing in her eyes.
Qin Tian hadn't used excessive force. After the four youths were taken down, they quickly got up from the ground.
Realizing they were up against someone formidable, the four dared not cause any more trouble and fled in a disheveled manner.
"What were those moves just now? I couldn't see them at all."
"That boxing style... I think I've seen it before."
"Wing Chun?"
"Yes, that's it! I knew it. Movies come from life, and there must be masters in reality."
"That was so cool. By the way, does he take disciples?"
"Sister, it's over, it's over. I think I've fallen in love."
"Take a look around you, okay? There are plenty of people like you."
"..."
The surrounding people buzzed with discussion, various gazes fixed on Qin Tian.
"Qin Tian, thank you!"
Wu Xin said gratefully, looking at Qin Tian with a complex expression.
Thinking about his past jealousy and resentment towards Qin Tian because of Xu Ying, he felt even more ashamed and regretful.
Qin Tian smiled, not knowing what else to say.
"Um... this is my girlfriend, Lu Ping. She's from my school, and used to attend No. 1 High School."
Wu Xin introduced the girl beside him.
"Hello!"
Qin Tian greeted her with a smile.
"Hello, thank you for helping us."
The girl thanked him profusely.
"What happened just now?"
Qin Tian asked Wu Xin.
"She and I came to watch a movie. I went to the restroom, and when I came back, I saw those guys surrounding her. In a hurry, I ran over and pushed one of them, and then..."
Wu Xin explained with a wry smile.
Qin Tian nodded as if understanding.
This girl, Lu Ping, looked like a well-behaved type, easily targeted by idle street loafers looking to assert themselves.
"Are you here to watch a movie too?"
Wu Xin asked.
"Yeah, over there!"
Qin Tian nodded his head in that direction.
Wu Xin followed his gaze and saw Xia Nuannuan not far away.
"We're going in now, so I'll head over."
Qin Tian didn't have much to talk about with him, so he ended the conversation.
"Okay!"
Wu Xin nodded.
Qin Tian turned and walked away.
After he had walked a distance, Wu Xin's voice called out from behind him again.
"Qin Tian, I'm sorry about what happened in the past!"
Qin Tian said nothing and didn't look back, only raising his right hand in a wave.