I couldn't stand it anymore. I pushed through the crowd of onlookers and went to help the slender girl. The fat city management officer grabbed my shirt. "What are you doing? Can't you see we're enforcing the law? Be careful, or you'll get fined too. Don't pretend to faint just because you don't have money! I've seen plenty of people like this."

I violently shoved the fat man's arm away and cursed, "Go to hell! She's already passed out, what the hell are you enforcing?"

To be honest, I knew distributing flyers haphazardly was wrong, but I simply had too much sympathy for the weak. Some might call it melodrama, but if I weren't this kind of person, would I be here today? Wouldn't I have never encountered the mutated giant python if I hadn't tried to help Zhao Fen and Zhao Fang? Wouldn't Fang Yanmeng have fallen into my arms if I hadn't lost two thousand eight hundred? And if I hadn't kindly acted as a guide and then jumped into the flood to save someone, wouldn't Xiao Chuchu have been utterly devoted to me?

And there are so many more—Yi Xiaorou, Zhang Xiaoya...

I was daydreaming about another heroic rescue when the fat man, assuming I was disregarding the law, punched me in the back as I bent down to check on the girl. Damn it, I was furious! A distinguished National Security Consultant, a dermatologist and venereologist from the 101st Army Hospital, a research assistant for the Huashi Group CEO, the leader of the Super Soldier team, and the Commander-in-Chief of the Tri-Service Corps—all struck by a mere city management officer!

But no matter how angry I was, the person lying on the ground came first. Just you wait, you fat slob. I checked the girl's breathing; thankfully, it was normal. She probably just had heatstroke from squatting in today's high temperatures. I needed to administer first aid immediately.

Acupressure on the Renzhong point! Yes, right there. Although I'd never done it before, I've seen enough to know the technique from movies and TV. Still, ah, I really couldn't bring myself to do it—she was just too heartbreakingly pitiable.

When the girl slowly regained consciousness, she felt the sun wasn't quite as scorching. Had a moment of dizziness transported her to evening? But when she opened her eyes, she saw a tall silhouette blocking the sun in front of her. Then, a sharp, stinging pain shot through the upper lip—someone was applying pressure to her Renzhong point to revive her.

"Are you alright now?" I asked when she opened her eyes, having successfully rescued beauty once again.

The girl struggled to sit up. "I'm fine, thank you. Where is that city management uncle? I need to find him; please don't let him report this to the school."

That fat bastard, I still need to settle accounts with him. This girl’s heart is too honest; just make up a school name, and what can that guy possibly do to you?

"Xu Chen!" Fang Yanmeng suddenly called out from behind me.

"You know her?" I turned back questioningly.

"Yes," Fang Yanmeng squatted down to help the girl up. "She's Xu Chen, my classmate from the Art Department."

"And you are?" I was surprised that Xu Chen didn't recognize Fang Yanmeng.

Fang Yanmeng explained with a hint of gloom, "You're the fourth of the Five Golden Flowers; I'm the youngest. It seems you really keep a low profile."

Xu Chen finally recalled a faint memory. "You... you're Fang Yanmeng from the Finance Department?"

Only then did Fang Yanmeng beam with pleasure. "That's right! What are you doing here? Are you okay? Maybe we should take you to the hospital for a check-up."

Xu Chen gently pulled away from Fang Yanmeng's supportive grasp. "I'm fine, really, thank you both. I... I'll go plead with that uncle; you guys should go ahead."

Fang Yanmeng grabbed Xu Chen back in one swift motion. She said angrily, "Xu Chen! Get in the car with me and cool down properly. That fat jerk will get what's coming to him later. Don't you worry about this; Brother Zhao Qian will handle everything."

"Who are you calling a fat jerk! A little wild child who hasn't even fully grown hair yet dares to talk back like that."

The city management officer wouldn't stand for it. Although this girl made his eyes light up again, he couldn't tolerate being called that name.

Fang Yanmeng was furious. As a young lady from a wealthy family, she allowed no one but me to speak to her in such a tone. Just as I was helping Xu Chen toward the Ferrari, Fang Yanmeng stood before the fat city management officer with her hands on her hips, adopting quite the shrewish posture.

"Fat jerk! Fat jerk! You wait right here! My Brother Zhu will be here shortly, and if he doesn't beat you into a pig's head, my name isn't what it is!"

To be honest, the beautiful and cute Fang Yanmeng, no matter how hard she tried, was still beautiful and cute. Even though she intended to be fierce and fiery, the surrounding students and parents simply saw an exquisite and adorable young girl. She possessed no real menace; she looked more like a charming little sprite pouting in jest. Naturally, no one would connect her "Brother Zhu" with the notorious Boss Zhu of the Brotherhood Alliance.

The fat city management officer was amused by Fang Yanmeng's feigned anger. Though he was forty, his male vitality was still robust. How wonderful it would be to hold such a delicate and charming girl in his arms! Not just him, but every man present secreted male hormones just thinking about it.

Fang Yanmeng was too angry to speak and huffed her way into the Ferrari. I asked her, "Did you call Zhu Da?"

Fang Yanmeng snorted, "Who told that fat jerk to hit you? You are the kindest person everywhere. If my father hadn't forbidden me from causing trouble, I'd have sent my bodyguards up to beat him. Besides, you can't cause trouble today; you have an exam tomorrow. What if something unexpected happens? How would I explain it to Auntie?"

Xu Chen and I sat in the back seat. She seemed very awkward and uneasy, appearing unaccustomed both to the interior of the car and to the somewhat intimate conversations between Fang Yanmeng and me.

Fang Yanmeng offered Xu Chen an embarrassed smile. "Xu Chen, are you really okay? This is my Brother Zhao Qian. If you truly feel alright, wait here for a bit, and I'll have my Brother Zhu come over to get justice for you."

Xu Chen said gratefully, "No need, I still..."

Suddenly, a greater commotion erupted outside. I rolled down the window and peered out. Holy crap, the Jade Emperor himself had arrived! Thirteen Mercedes-Benz vehicles, arrayed in a wedge formation, completely blocked the entire main road as they advanced. Men in black jackets cleared the vehicles and pedestrians obstructing their path on both sides. They were more efficient than traffic police managing the crowd; many people fled before they could even open their mouths. Behind the Benz convoy came a large contingent of people, but their vehicles were mixed, and their attire was inconsistent, making them look far less imposing. This massive crowd pushed the traffic police aside, who dared not move forward for a moment.

The students and parents originally gathered near the entrance of First High School also fled in panic back into the school grounds, some even shouting, "The Brotherhood Alliance is here! Stay back if you don't want trouble!"

Bang! The thirteen Benz cars stopped in front of the First High School gate. The door of the leading vehicle opened first, and a stout man stepped out, dressed entirely in black: black shirt, black riding breeches, black hair, black sunglasses, and a black cigar clenched between his lips. Judging by his attire, he was clearly part of the underworld.

Fang Yanmeng turned to me with an apologetic expression. "Brother Zhao Qian, this wasn't my intention. I didn't ask Brother Zhu to create such a scene. Don't blame me, okay?"

Zhu Da leaned against our car window smugly. "Commander Zhao, what do you think? I brought out all my forces. Which bastard dares to object? Just give the word, sir."

Ah, I truly regretted handing the Brotherhood Alliance over to Zhu Da. Poor judgment in personnel. Creating such a huge spectacle was clearly asking for trouble, but since they were here, I might as well make the best use of the situation.