CHAPTER 23: CHAPTER 23: WHAT DID YOU DO TO HER?

Ma Weiwei paused for a moment, clenched her fist, and swung at her, "You’re fucking asking for it."

No warning, just straight into the fight.

In this area around Anhe Middle School, she had never suffered such humiliation.

Unexpectedly, her fist missed, and Ma Weiwei stumbled forward a few steps due to inertia, almost falling to the ground.

Infuriated, Ma Weiwei quickly steadied herself and turned to deliver another heavy punch to Ji Ning.

Pure street fighting style punches, harsh and aggressive, but once again they missed.

She had been in plenty of fights, yet never encountered a situation like this. For a moment, she was embarrassed and angry, continuously launching punches at Ji Ning.

You Le, who had been standing still, narrowed her eyes slightly, her guard gradually rising until Ma Weiwei was made a fool by Ji Ning four or five times before she reached out to grab Ma Weiwei’s punching arm, stopping her from making further foolish moves.

"Sister You, let me go. I must teach her a lesson today." Ma Weiwei glared fiercely at Ji Ning, uttering harsh words.

You Le kicked her, pushing the person behind her, and whispered, "Stop drawing attention."

Then turning to Ji Ning, she slightly lifted her chin and deliberately showed a cocky look in her eyes, "Hey, new girl, do you know this area of Anhe Middle School is my territory?"

As You Le spoke, she kept her eyes firmly fixed on Ji Ning, like a leopard ready to launch, prepared to pounce the moment Ji Ning made any move.

Ji Ning raised her eyebrows slightly and glanced at her a couple more times.

S-Class physique, no wonder she could be the boss.

Ji Ning withdrew her hand, stuffed it into her pocket, and casually responded with an "Oh."

In You Le’s eyes, this was undoubtedly provocative, causing her anger to rise immediately.

She was the female bully at Anhe Middle School, undefeated in fights across several neighboring streets, yet now being provoked by a newcomer about to enroll; if word got out, where would her reputation go?

Seeing You Le incensed, Ma Weiwei gloated to Bai Xiaotang, "Miss Bai, you better stay away so you don’t get accidentally hurt by Sister You."

Ma Weiwei had always envied Bai Xiaotang for her wealth, status, and backing, compared to her own life, which seemed like a stinking pile of dung.

If Sister You hadn’t been restraining her, she would have long taught this pretentious young lady, always so high and mighty and oblivious to worldly sufferings, full of fake sympathy, a lesson.

And now, the young lady Bai Xiaotang was standing in confusion, looking at You Le on the opposite side.

What exactly happened?

Why the sudden fight?

In a hurry, she opened her arms to block in front of Ji Ning, stopping You Le from making a move.

You Le had no low combat power. She had once witnessed her fighting, her fierce manner making grown men afraid.

White Xiaotang held back her inner fear, trembling as she spoke, "You Le, fighting is not allowed at school. If you keep fighting, you’ll be expelled."

"Move aside."

You Le’s voice was cold, her tone unfriendly, and she glanced at Xu Jiaying beside her, signaling her to pull the obstruction away.

Xu Jiaying immediately stepped forward to grab her, but just as she raised her hand, before she even touched Bai Xiaotang’s clothes, she suddenly cried out, clutching one arm and kneeling on the ground.

"Ah—It hurts, my arm is broken... Ah—"

Her arm hurt like it had been shot, the pain intense enough to make her want to roll across the ground.

"Ah—"

The sudden situation caused You Le’s pupils to shrink, anger in her mind extinguished as if doused with cold water.

She quickly looked towards Ji Ning, her eyes filled with shock and disbelief.

Her senses were quite keen, able to pick up even the slightest movement.

Even though in front of her, Ji Ning’s feet hadn’t moved an inch,

She still faintly noticed the sudden dangerous aura emerging from Ji Ning.

It was very faint, almost fleeting.

In that instant, Xu Jiaying was in so much pain.

"What did you do to her?" You Le questioned.

Ji Ning seemed surprised, her lips curled up, but she didn’t answer.

This expression in You Le’s eyes was even more enigmatic, the danger factor approaching her critical point.

She always believed in her instincts, and dared not to probe further, stepping back half a step.

She was the school bully, but not a fool, knowing the person in front wasn’t to be trifled with.

After quickly weighing the pros and cons, You Le decisively led her people to retreat.

"Let’s go, to the infirmary." You Le forcefully grabbed Xu Jiaying’s school uniform, shouldered her, and hurriedly left.

Ma Weiwei, supporting from behind, glared viciously at Ji Ning and Bai Xiaotang before leaving and spat out harsh words: "You all just wait!"

Ji Ning smiled faintly.

Such unproductive words, she’d heard way too many times in chaos.

Bai Xiaotang remained bewildered, looked at Ji Ning, then at the backs of the three girls, puzzled, "Sister Ning, why did you suddenly start fighting?"

Ji Ning: ...

Even this naive young lady has her perks.

At least when facing danger, she still keeps her optimism with a carefree heart.

"Do you often lend them money?" Ji Ning changed the topic.

Bai Xiaotang nodded slightly, showing familiar compassion in her eyes, "They’re so pitiful, You Le’s family consists only of her grandmother, relying on each other. Ma Weiwei’s parents divorced, neither wanting her. Xu Jiaying’s father is in jail, her mother is the sole breadwinner, their financial situation is bad."

Ji Ning pondered for a moment, "Who told you this?"

"Uncle He, he found out and told me. They’re really pitiful. If I don’t help, they might have to drop out and rob outside or do bad things."

Ji Ning was speechless.

Silent for a while, she replied quietly, "Their physique is S-Class, two B-levels, with one reaching A-level spiritual power."

Bai Xiaotang was stunned, instinctively shook her head, "Impossible, our class 8 test levels are all below B-level, how could it be so high..."

Yet seeing Ji Ning, thinking of her newly tested double A-level grade, hesitated, "Really?"

Ji Ning "Mm"-ed, and started walking towards the school exit.

Bai Xiaotang was silent.

After a long while, she sadly looked at Ji Ning for confirmation again, "So they’re not that miserable?"

Ji Ning glanced at her, "I don’t know their specific background, but with such a physique, they can find decent jobs with good pay."

Ye Tong always keen to help her job-hunting, had once enlightened her on numerous job-finding tips; as long as there’s a physical test level, those three could make more than her in any part-time job.

Bai Xiaotang’s face fell further, struggling to accept being deceived again, slightly moving her lips, and once again sinking into silence.

Ji Ning stopped, unprecedentedly raised her hand to pat her shoulder, "Next time, don’t lend money to others."

Bai Xiaotang nodded, hesitated to speak.

Didn’t disclose an unintended scene she witnessed.

***

Meanwhile, the trio of school bullies heading straight for the infirmary, had just stepped inside when Xu Jiaying’s arm miraculous healed.

Under the immense pressure of the infirmary teacher’s gaze, the trio quickly slipped away.

"Phew... Big Xu, does your arm really not hurt?" Ma Weiwei curiously pinched her arm.

Xu Jiaying was equally puzzled; this pain too was strange, suddenly hurting and suddenly not, like a joke.

Beside her, You Le frowned lightly, looking thoughtful. Upon leaving the teaching building where the infirmary was located, she suddenly said, "Refund the money to them, we’re not taking Bai Xiaotang’s jobs anymore."