The short boy with long hair finally understood what was going on once he balanced himself.
He was outraged, his hand reached into his pocket, as if he intended to pull something out.
However, Wang Ye's words had him simmering down.
"You... How could you hit me, we don't have any grudges against each other," the short boy seethed, glaring at Wang Ye.
His rage seemed somewhat laughable.
He'd been unreasonable when hitting Song Xiaogang, but once Wang Ye kicked him, he started pleading for reason...
Song Xiaogang looked at Wang Ye gratefully; it had been infuriating for him not to retaliate when he was being pummelled.
He wasn't a coward, he could definitely fight the three of them, but he had his own concerns!
If it wasn't for Wang Ye's intervention, Song Xiaogang would have been in a tough spot today.
The tall overweight boy who came along also spoke: "Hey, you must be new here, haven't seen you before. This matter was between two individuals, none of your business, don't invite trouble for yourself."
Wang Ye laughed, raising a casual retort: "Starting to reason with me, huh? May I remind you, were you being reasonable when you crashed in here and started hitting people? You think I'm being nosey? I just couldn't bear to watch! Both of you...
He pointed at the two boys who had come with the short boy and continued speaking:
"Dare to participate in such things?
You actually thought I was joking!
If the Administrator finds out about this, you might very well be expelled and sent back to China.
If I hadn't stepped in, and things worsened, then you all would be lucky to see what it's like serving time in a foreign country.
Believing you are still minors and nobody would care if you cause trouble?
This isn't China and certainly not your home!
You might be pampered by your parents at home, but not here!"
His words clearly intimidated the three boys, glancing at each other, their earlier arrogance had vanished.
They are all 17 or 18, fresh out of high school. However, because of their impulsiveness, they dared to barge in and attack others.
They didn't realize the severity of the consequences, let alone expect to encounter someone as tough as Wang Ye…
The words Wang Ye spoke were reasonable and easy to understand.
The alcohol had worn off and their heads were clearer now; they began to feel afraid.
They realized that they were unable to win in a fight or an argument…
In terms of physique, both Wang Ye and Song Xiaogang were bulky, one was over 1.8 meters tall and the other nearly 1.9 meters.
The smaller boy had been able to land all his punches and kicks because Song Xiaogang hadn't fought back...
Now, with Wang Ye's intervention, it was two against three.
On the side with three, the two who came along might be able to help by pulling strings from behind the scenes, but it was impossible for them to get really involved.
After dodging around and assessing the situation, the petite boy saw that things weren't going his way!
To continue would mean facing off against two "sturdy men", it was too much for his small frame!
Realizing this, he quickly softened his stance and suggested, "Right, right. I was carried away after a few drinks, let's just call it quits. And that... what happened with Song Xiaogang verbally abusing me, let's just forget about that as well. We're compatriots; let's not fight amongst ourselves, it would only amuse the Russians."
At this point, Wang Ye had become the focal character, while Song Xiaogang, the original protagonist, was reduced to a spectator.
From the sidelines, Song Xiaogang observed Wang Ye, his feelings mixed.
He was grateful to Wang Ye, for if it weren't for him, this incident would have been a massive humiliation!
To be battered by a skinny lad and not even dare to fight back...
Physical injuries were one thing, but the damage to his pride, that was something else!
Because he truly couldn't afford to fight back...
...
Justifying it as a misunderstanding, knowing there wouldn't be any favorable outcome for him today, the short kid with long hair tried to sneak out.
He gave a signal to his pals, upon which, they awkwardly laughed and tried to leave.
Song Xiaogang's lips moved as if he wanted to say something, but he remained silent.
Just as the three of them were about to exit the room, Wang Ye spoke up.
"Hold up, it's not over yet!"
The short boy with long hair staggered, paused, and hesitated for a moment before turning to look at Wang Ye—with a bitter smile, he asked, "What's wrong now?"
Wang Ye walked over to the doorway, grabbed the front of the short boy's shirt and easily lifted him off the ground, like grabbing a chick.
The kid was barely 1.6 meters tall and skinny; yet Wang Ye could easily lift him with just one hand.
Fancy daring to pick a fight with a hulking man like Song Xiaogang, Wang Ye had to admire his audacity.
Perhaps it's true: "Alcohol makes the cowardly brave"...
After a few drinks, he overestimated his own strength. He was lucky enough to encounter a "softy" like Song Xiaogang, who didn't even know how to fight back.
The way Wang Ye handled it angered the short boy with long hair; he struggled to pull away Wang Ye's grip.
Whilst barking, "This is too much, buddy! We're all classmates, we'll still see each other in the future, it's not good to offend people!"
Wang Ye laughed, "Too much? Didn't you think that when you busted in here to start a fight?"
The two boys who came with the short boy seemed to want to step in and help.
Wang Ye pointed at them, glared, and ordered, "Stop right there! Does this concern you?"
The two of them hesitated in the doorway, not daring to move.
They too were just high school graduates, perhaps used to bullying the timid and fearful, but against the likes of Wang Ye who was fearless and physically imposing, they really didn't know what to do...
Wang Ye turned to Song Xiaogang, "Come on, pay him back in kind!"
Wang Ye didn't really want to escalate the situation tonight.
Truth be told, if the dormitory's administrator or even the police were involved, it'd be highly embarrassing!
Wasn't this giving the Russians a chance to laugh at us Chinese students? Coming here and causing internal strife....
He just wanted to step in, let Song Xiaogang vent a little; a tooth for a tooth, and then the matter would be resolved.
Song Xiaogang hesitated for a moment, looking at Wang Ye.
Wang Ye gave him an encouraging smile, a nod of the head, signalling that he needn't worry and should go ahead!
Just then, the two boys standing by the door changed their expressions and anxiously said, "The Administrator is coming!"