CHAPTER 271: CHAPTER 271: I DON’T WANT TO HIT ANYONE UNLESS YOU STRIKE FIRST

He Chen took the glasses from Lin Fan’s hand and put them on. Although one of the lenses was already cracked, it was still better than no glasses at all.

Through the lenses, He Chen could see Lin Fan clearly. So it was this young man who helped him pick up his glasses. This young man was the one who just amazed everyone with his phenomenal speed.

No one else in the entire place helped him, yet this young man did.

"Thanks," He Chen said, feeling very grateful to Lin Fan.

Lin Fan extended his hand to He Chen and pulled him up.

"Didn’t it hurt?" Lin Fan asked.

He Chen replied, "No, it’s just the glasses are broken."

Lin Fan nodded and looked at Blondie, speaking calmly, "You’ve gone too far. The uncle did nothing wrong. Insulting him is already wrong, hitting him is even worse. You should apologize to him and compensate him with a new pair of glasses."

Blondie laughed angrily, "Kid, I did hit him and insult him. So what? Mind your own business!"

Lin Fan chuckled, "We’re all colleagues here. Watching a colleague being bullied, how can you call that meddling? It’s the right thing to do; it’s called collegial friendship."

Blondie arrogantly said, "What, you want to stand up for him, huh? Do you want to hit me or something?"

Lin Fan replied, "I won’t hit you unless you strike first. Let’s be reasonable here. Why not let Group Leader Ma come and judge the matter?"

Blondie laughed loudly, "You must be new here, completely clueless. Do you know what my relationship with Group Leader Ma is? I’m his little brother-in-law! Go ahead, go complain about me and see who my brother-in-law sides with! You’re a newbie, and you dare to act tough with me without shutting up?"

Lin Fan made a sound of realization, so Blondie was related to Group Leader Ma, huh? No wonder Blondie was so arrogant, daring to openly lay hands on He Chen.

This Group Leader Ma was in charge of their workshop. In this workshop, it’s all up to Group Leader Ma. As someone new, life and death are in the hands of Group Leader Ma.

So generally, newcomers keep their heads down; even if they are cursed, they can only obediently endure it.

There are very few like Lin Fan who stand firm.

He Chen initially accepted it grudgingly, until Blondie mentioned his elderly mother, which ignited his emotions. The result was tragic, with Blondie pushing him to the ground.

Lin Fan said, "I hope Group Leader Ma can prioritize justice over family ties. That way, the problem can be resolved. But if Group Leader Ma is biased, I won’t hesitate to keep appealing and escalate to the Company leadership."

Lin Fan said this courteously.

In this matter, it was Blondie who was in the wrong, and reason was on their side. As long as they had justification, Lin Fan could guarantee they would remain undefeated.

Blondie, hearing this, was furious. This kid actually wasn’t afraid of his threats and wouldn’t submit, instead turning the table on him!

If this kid really makes a big scene up there, the situation might turn unfavorable for him.

"You little punk! I see you’re looking for trouble! Do you think you’ll get to see the leadership? You won’t because you’ll soon be kicked out!" Blondie sneered.

Lin Fan smiled slightly, "Is that so? If I get kicked out, I’ll call the police or contact the labor bureau. I refuse to believe I can’t get justice."

Blondie was furious. Why was this kid so stubborn? It was really frustrating!

He Chen saw how Lin Fan did not give Blondie an inch and felt a bit of admiration, a bit of gratitude, but mostly worry. He didn’t want Lin Fan to be implicated because of his matters.

"Young man, forget it. I’m okay. I think we should let it go. I don’t need him to apologize, nor do I need compensation. I’ll just consider it unlucky," He Chen advised.

Lin Fan said, "You don’t have to be afraid, uncle. He’s just a small punk. He’s wrong for bullying you, and you deserve compensation."

He Chen replied, "Well...I don’t mind anymore. I just don’t want to drag you down."

Lin Fan smiled, "It’s fine."

Blondie, at this point, was very displeased, "Who are you calling a small punk? Say it again if you dare?"

Blondie used to be a delinquent, dropping out of school, loafing around all day, and hanging out with other punks doing petty theft. Later, during one theft, he got caught and beaten up badly.

His family worried he might end up dead on the streets, so they asked Group Leader Ma to bring him here to work.

Though Blondie was a punk, he hated being called one because it hit his sore spot, reminding him of the humiliation he suffered being beaten.

Lin Fan said, "I’m saying it, so what, small punk, small punk..."

Lin Fan mimicked Blondie, with a hint of mockery.

Everyone broke out in a cold sweat, this kid was way too bold, offending the group leader’s brother-in-law like this, he probably couldn’t keep his job.

Blondie’s anger was successfully roused, and he cursed, "Little brat asking for a beating!"

Blondie reached out to push Lin Fan, intending to push him down as he did with He Chen.

However, before he could touch Lin Fan, Lin Fan’s leg flew up.

Landing right in Blondie’s abdomen.

Blondie staggered back, ultimately failing to keep his balance, falling flat on his butt, very embarrassed, causing him to grimace in pain.

Lin Fan calmly said, "I said I wouldn’t hit unless you struck first."

Everyone was stunned, at this moment only thinking, awesome!

Lin Fan kicked the group leader’s brother-in-law without blinking.

Blondie felt like his insides were churning; the abdomen Lin Fan kicked felt like his organs had been shattered, it was indescribably uncomfortable.

Blondie realized Lin Fan was a tough character; he was no match for Lin Fan.

No wonder Lin Fan dared to stand up for He Chen; he simply didn’t take Blondie seriously!

Blondie, crying from the pain, crawled up, pointed at Lin Fan, "You wait for me!"

He didn’t dare fight Lin Fan anymore, his only option now was to get reinforcements.

Group Leader Ma!

He believed as long as he brought his brother-in-law Group Leader Ma over, he would be able to deal with Lin Fan.

Lin Fan wasn’t worried at all, chuckling, "Son, Grandpa will be waiting for you to come back."

Blondie was running off when he heard this, staggered, and nearly fell on his face.

While Blondie went to get reinforcements, Lin Fan and He Chen started talking.

He Chen sighed and said dejectedly, "Young man, it’s all my fault. Now even you’ve got to lose your job."

Lin Fan said, "Don’t worry, uncle. We have justification. We won’t lose our job because of this. As long as we can pass the assessments, that’s all."

He Chen bitterly smiled, "You’ll surely pass; I won’t. This is already my seventh job this month. If this goes on, I won’t be able to support my parents, let alone myself."

Lin Fan said, "If your speed is slow, just speed up a bit."

He Chen glanced at Lin Fan, thought of something, and embarrassedly said, "Young man, could I ask you for something? I saw you work really fast earlier. Could you teach me how to do it?"

Lin Fan replied enthusiastically, "No problem!"

He had a system task to rope in He Chen, just pitying he hadn’t had the chance yet.

So Lin Fan started to teach He Chen...

About half an hour later, Group Leader Ma hurried in with Blondie.

"Who the hell is causing trouble in my workshop? Stand forward and see how I deal with you!" Group Leader Ma yelled angrily.