The agent's firm demeanor and serious expression posed a line that could not be crossed, and he made it clear that Rose was not accepting any unscheduled contact at that time. However, the man who looked like a street kid didn't seem to be ready to give up.
His emotions suddenly flared, and he angrily swung his fist towards the agent, and the scene became tense for a moment. The surrounding crowd began to panic and a look of concern crossed Rose's face.
It was at this critical juncture that Rick quickly stepped in, at a steady and swift pace, and intervened directly into the conflict. Rick's actions were decisive and forceful as he accurately blocked the man's attack, protecting the agent and Rose from harm.
The man who was a street man became even more agitated as he felt his face hanging on Rick's block. With a snarl, he launched himself at Rick, trying to prove himself with strength and wildness.
Rick wasn't intimidated by his opponent's anger; he stayed calm and focused. He knew that any reckless action could lead to further deterioration of the situation. As a result, he took a defensive stance, nimbly dodging his opponent's attacks.
The two men engage in a tense standoff in a corner of the auditorium. The man of the streets swung his fists around, trying to find a break, while Rick was like an agile cat, skillfully dodging each of his opponent's attacks.
As the fight progressed, Rick began to look for his opponent's weaknesses. He noticed the openings that the man in the street exposed during the attack, and he began to plan his own counterattack. Rick's movements were swift and precise, each dodge and counterattack just right, gradually weakening his opponent's offense.
Rick didn't rush things, he patiently waited for his chance until the man in the street's adulthood cracked from fatigue and impatience. It was then that Rick quickly stepped in with a clean punch that knocked the man who looked like a street kid to the ground with a single blow.
When Rick's fist struck the man who looked like the man in the street with such precision that it knocked him to the ground, the entire auditorium instantly fell silent. The audience was shocked at this sudden turn of events, their eyes wide with disbelief written all over their faces.
Some in the audience took out their cell phones and began recording the dramatic scene. They knew this would be a story worth sharing, perhaps soon to be a social media sensation.
Immediately afterward, the silence was broken by a muffled gasp. The audience began to whisper and exchange surprised glances with each other. Some even involuntarily stood up, wanting to see what was happening more clearly.
"Wow, that guy really did it!" Someone whispered, with a hint of disbelief in their voice.
"I never thought I'd see a scene like this here," another spectator responded, "He's so brave, he's got some serious moves!"
The atmosphere in the auditorium calmed down as the man-on-the-street's was led away from the scene by security.
Rose and her manager were also shocked by the suddenness of the scene. Rose looked at Rick with a deep sense of gratitude in her eyes.
She, in turn, quickly approached Rick, showing him her concern.
"Are you okay?" Rose asked Rick, while assessing if he was injured.
Rick shook his head, his gaze firm, "I'm fine."
The system's interface clearly showed an increase in favorability, with the numbers jumping in a way that could almost be described as a "gradual increase". This shows that Rick's heroic behavior has not only earned the respect of the audience in attendance, but more importantly, it has directly enhanced Rose's personal opinion of and appreciation for him.
Rick felt a twinge of satisfaction and relief inside as he saw the change. He knew he had made the right decision and action, not only because he had helped Rose, but also because his behavior had met the system's reward mechanism.
The agent quickly walked over to Rick's side, his expression changing from initial shock to deep gratitude and seriousness. In a tone filled with respect, he said, "Classmate, thank you very much. Not only did you protect Rose, but you also protected the order of the scene. We really appreciate your bravery and quick response."
Rick nodded, his demeanor humble but firm, "I just did what I was supposed to do. I couldn't stand by and do nothing when I saw someone who could have been hurt."
Rose joins the conversation at this point, her eyes filled with genuine gratitude, "I don't know how to thank you. Your behavior today was truly heroic." Her voice was soft and full of warmth.
As the tension in the auditorium dissipated and lunchtime crept closer, Rose stood in front of Rick, a sincere smile on her face as she offered an invitation, "It's almost lunchtime, so as a thank you, would you mind if I took you to lunch?"
Rick inwardly rejoiced, knowing that this was the perfect opportunity to get close to Rose. However, instead of immediately showing eagerness or excitement, he wore an expression of disinterest, trying to appear more natural and relaxed. He replied lightly, "Oh, no need, Rose, I just did what I was supposed to do."
Rose seemed to anticipate Rick's refusal as she insisted on her invitation and said in an even softer tone, "Please don't refuse, I really want to show my gratitude. Have a meal with me and we can talk."
Rick could see Rose's sincerity and realized that continued refusal might seem rude or ungrateful. So, after Rose's continuous requests, he pretended to have thought about it for a while before finally agreeing, "Well, since you're so insistent, then I'll respectfully accept."
Rose's face broke into a happy smile when she heard that Rick had accepted the invitation, "That's great, I'm glad you accepted my invitation. Let's go somewhere quiet where we can talk."
Together, the two left the auditorium and headed toward the promised restaurant. Rick knew in his heart that this was more than just a meal, it was a chance to get to know Rose and increase their goodwill towards each other.