The boy who was grabbed was a rather mild-mannered and calm person. Even when someone suddenly confessed to him, he could respond with composure, âFellow student, if youâre playing a game of Truth or Dare, I can play along for a bit. If not, please let go of your grip; I need to go back to reading my book.â
Li Li did not let go, instead, she insistently said, âI think youâre great, how about becoming my boyfriend? I will treat you well.â
The corners of the boyâs mouth twitched as he replied, âI really donât want to play your games, but I must advise you, itâs normal for couples to argue. Donât involve others when youâre having a dispute. I donât want to become a casualty of your conflict, especially since we donât even know each other.â
âMy name is Li Li, a first-year masterâs student in the physics department. Whatâs your name?â Li Li gave a brief introduction.
The boy, frowning, answered, âJunior, Iâm genuinely not interested in your affairs. Please, let me go.â
Li Li said firmly, âNo, I wonât let you go until you tell me your name.â
The boy sighed softly and answered, âYe Sheng, a second-year masterâs student in applied chemistry. Iâve introduced myself; can you let me go now?â
âOh, so youâre a senior,â Li Li said, not loosening her grip but her tone shifted, âHello, Senior!â
Ye Sheng still replied with an expressionless face, âHello. Can you let go of me now?â
âNo,â Li Li tightened her grasp a bit, âI havenât finished speaking; let me finish, then Iâll let you go.â
Ye Sheng, truly, just stood there holding his book, waiting, âAlright then, make it quick.â
Lan Ning was shocked by Li Liâs behavior, tugging at the hem of Li Liâs clothes and whispered, âLi Li, letâs not trouble the senior anymore; he seems really busy.â
Li Li knew she shouldnât be troubling Ye Sheng, but she had already caught him, and now if she let him go, wouldnât that mean she had lost?
Wu Hao scoffed from the side, âLook at you, you donât care if others are willing or not, you just impose your wishes onto them, causing them trouble without correcting yourself. Do you think Iâd like someone like you?â
Li Li snorted, âI feel the same. I must have been blind to have fancied you. Now I realize that youâre trash, unworthy of anyoneâs affection.â
Wu Hao grew angry, raising his fist, âSay that one more time!â
Li Li glared, facing Wu Haoâs fist, âAre you planning to hit me? Then go ahead and try, letâs see whose punches are faster?â
Wu Hao wasnât a calm person either; hearing Li Li provoke him, he couldnât hold back. He switched his fist to a slap, aiming to hit Li Li across the face.
Li Li had studied self-defense techniques with Tan Rou for a long time. Now, without claiming to be invincible, she was quite accomplished. She could boldly say that there werenât many in the university who could beat her. Despite her slim and weak appearance, she actually had a lot of muscle on her arms and legs.
Upon seeing Wu Haoâs slap coming, Li Li immediately raised her hand to block it, then with a lift of her leg, she swept it across Wu Haoâs left ribs, causing him pain that made him clench his teeth.
Li Li didnât give him a chance to recover. She let go of Ye Sheng, whom she had been holding, and turned towards Wu Hao. His pain not yet subsided, Wu Hao saw Li Li charging at him again.
He reflexively wanted to retreat, but Li Li did not give him the chance. She grabbed the collar of his shirt; the weather was still a bit chilly and Wu Hao was wearing a lot of layersâconvenient for Li Li to grab him.
Li Li clutched his collar and, before he could struggle, âSlap, slap,â she struck him two more times across the face and said, âYou still want to hit me? The person capable of hitting me hasnât been born yet. Today, since youâre in my hands, Iâll show you we girls arenât to be messed with! If you dare to harass our Lan Ning again, Iâll break your legs so youâll never stand again.â
If Wu Haoâs leg hadnât been injured, he might have been able to exchange a few blows with Li Li, but his leg hadnât healed yet, and even standing was an effort, let alone fighting.