Five men surrounded her, each with a lecherous grin on their faces.
“Beauty, it’s late at night, you dress like this to come to the bar, aren’t you just looking for men? Now we’re offering our services for free, you’ve got a good deal!” a man with a beard smirked.
Upon hearing this, Ding Ran’s face subtly changed, and the intoxication in his eyes diminished.
“Get out of my way!” Ding Ran said angrily.
“Beauty, are you looking down on us? Don’t judge a book by its cover. In that kind of situation, the most important thing isn’t looks, but endurance…” a sleazy man smiled.
When he said that, the other four men chuckled.
It is almost midnight now, and there are still many pedestrians on this street, as well as people eating late-night snacks.
But seeing this, no one had any intention of stepping forward to stop it. Many even found it amusing, smiling and watching the situation unfold.
These five men are the gangsters of this street. No one dares to provoke them.
Besides, in the eyes of others, Ding Ran appearing at this time and place was clearly not a proper woman. It was normal for men to look at her, even justifiable.
The bald man, with a grin splitting his face, reached out to Ding Ran and said, “Come on, beauty. Don’t be shy…”
Ding suddenly turned pale.
She looked back at Fang Yu’s position and found that he was still sitting there eating, seemingly with no intention of helping out.
Ke Fangyu clearly already saw her!
Dingran bit her lip and pushed the man in front of her with all her might, then ran towards Fangyu.
She was wearing high heels, and when she was about to run to Fang Yu’s side, she accidentally twisted her ankle and fell to the ground with a cry of pain.
Those five men, with lascivious grins on their faces, slowly approached Ding Ran.
Ding suddenly looked up and saw Fang Yu was still burying his head in his food. He whispered, “Fang Yu, help me…”
Fang Yu finished all the river noodles in his bowl and looked at Ding Ran.
At this moment, Dingran fell to the ground, clutching her left ankle, her face pale, her beautiful eyes full of pleading.
Five hoodlums had walked up to Ding Ran.
“Beauty, can’t you walk anymore? The brothers will take you to rest, it’s getting late.”
“I like you being such a feisty little sister.”
“Your brothers will surely take good care of you…”
Fang Yu took a tissue and wiped his mouth, stood up, and said to the five hooligans: “You guys are unlucky. You just met me.”
“Kid, finish your supper and get home to bed. You want to be a hero? Look around, all these people aren’t even brave enough to stand up and fight us for the woman, what are you, some kind of joke?” The bald man said harshly.
Just get out of here! I’ll break your legs later!
“Hmph, a little whippersnapper who hasn’t even grown his hair out yet trying to be a hero?”
The other four men began to curse as well.
Fang Yu looked like just a thin student, this group of hooligans didn’t take him seriously at all.
The others on the street were looking at Fang Yu with a smirk.
This kid must be out of his mind or incredibly bold to show off in front of those five thugs. Isn’t he looking for trouble?
Fang Yu sighed and said, “I’m not lucky either. I met you guys.”
“Damn it, so much to say, I’m telling you to get lost!” The bald man’s eyes were filled with fury as he took two steps forward and kicked at Fang Yu’s abdomen!
Fang Yu reached out and grabbed the foot, pulling it forward. The bald man lost his balance and fell to the ground.
“You dare fight back?! I’ll kill your mother!” a man yelled, charging towards Fang Yu.
Fang Yu pulled on the bald man’s feet and threw him forward.
“Bang!”
The bald man’s body crashed into the other three, sending them all flying out. They landed heavily on the ground with a chorus of screams.
Another thug snuck up behind Fang Yu, grabbed a beer bottle from the table, and smashed it down onto the back of his head.
“Ah…”
The thug cried out in pain, flying backward several meters before crashing to the ground. The beer bottle shattered on impact.
In just a few seconds, five hooligans were knocked to the ground by Fang Yu, howling in pain.
Those who had been waiting to see Fang Yu get beaten up were all stunned. They looked at Fang Yu in disbelief.
This young man… how could he be so good at fighting?
……
Fang Yu glanced at Ding Ran and said, “Teacher Ding, the trouble has been resolved. I’m leaving.”
After that, Fang Yu turned and was about to leave.
“Fang Yu, wait…” Ding Ran stopped Fang Yu.
Fang Yu stopped.
“My ankle is twisted, I can’t walk…” Dingran said pitifully.
“So what?” Fang Yu frowned slightly, asked.
“Could you please take me home? It’s not safe around here…” Dingran looked at Fang Yu with pleading eyes, saying.
Fang Yu sighed and grabbed Ding Ran’s arm, helping her up.
Then, amidst envious and jealous gazes from onlookers, Fang Yu helped Ding Ran leave that street.
……
Dingran’s home is in Taoyuan Residential Area, which is nearby. Many teachers from Jianghai Middle School live here.
Fang Yu helped Ding Ran and walked to the entrance of the apartment complex.
“Should be safe here, right?” Fang Yu said, about to let go.
But Dante, however, was tightly gripping Fang Yu’s arm and said, “I, my left foot really hurts, I can’t walk.”
“You’ve already come this far, just take me up to the floor with you.” Dingran said in a slightly coquettish tone.
Fang Yu helplessly had to help Ding Ran walk into the community.
“Fang Yu, I’m your English teacher now, and you’re acting like this? Don’t you want to help me out? Aren’t you afraid that I’ll give you a lower score on the next exam?” Ding Ran said with a hint of resentment as she noticed Fang Yu’s impatience.
Fang Yu didn’t say anything. He helped Ding Ran take the elevator upstairs and sent her to her doorstep.
“Can I leave now?” Fang Yu asked.
“You did me such a big favor tonight, I must treat you to a cup of tea. It’s the weekend tomorrow, no classes, and you don’t have to rush home either.” Dingran said as she opened the door.
Fang Yu was a little thirsty, so he went inside.
This is a small house of less than 100 square meters. The interior decoration is quite exquisite, the furniture is complete, and there are several pots of flowers on the window sill, making the room filled with a faint floral fragrance.
Dingran limped to the coffee table and turned on the electric kettle for hot water.
Then, the two sat on the sofa in silence.
After a while, Ding Ran looked at Fang Yu and suddenly said, “Fang Yu, do you think that because I often go to bars, I’m not a good person?”
Fang Yu did not speak.
In his view, anyone doing anything is a personal choice, with no right or wrong. But once a choice is made, one must bear the consequences with equanimity.
It’s her own choice to go to a bar and drink. It’s not appropriate for me to judge right or wrong.
But after she went to the bar, she got into trouble and had to ask others for help again. That’s what was wrong with her.
Seeing Fang Yu remained silent, Ding Ran suddenly smiled and said, “Actually, I don’t understand what I want to do either. I know going to the bar will attract those men’s attention, and I know getting drunk is dangerous for women… but…”
As he spoke, his eyes suddenly glistened with unshed tears. He fell silent.
She has been feeling down lately.
Because of the family arrangements, she is about to lose her freedom, give up her ideals, and become a bird in a cage completely.
She went to the bar alone time and again, just to indulge herself completely before she lost her freedom entirely, and to get revenge on her elders who didn’t respect her opinions.
She could see the men with lustful faces, wanting to get close to her, and she regretted it.
She doesn’t want to degrade herself like this.
If you don’t do anything now, you’ll never have the chance to do it later.
Her heart was filled with conflicting emotions.
Only alcohol could allow her to temporarily forget these troubles, numb her thoughts and ease the pain in her heart.
The water had boiled, but Dingran was lost in her own thoughts.
Fang Yu poured himself a glass of water, drank it down, and got up and said, “Teacher Ding, I’m leaving first.”
He could tell that Dingran was in a bad mood and might be facing some difficulties.
But he and Ding Ran were at most acquaintances, not close friends.
Therefore, he had no interest in Dingran’s private affairs.
Hearing Fang Yu’s voice, Ding Ran came back to her senses and looked up at him. Her beautiful eyes flashed with a strange light, as if she was considering something.