The man in glasses wasn't tall, standing at about 1.6 meters.
Luo Yang, seated on the chair, only had to sit up straight to match the height of the man in glasses, let alone stand up.
Realizing the man in glasses could understand Chinese, Luo Yang made gestures as he said with a smile, "Kid, don't be agitated, please stand up to speak."
The man in glasses, already standing, was told to stand up, which made his face redden with frustration. Suddenly, he leapt on the spot and lunged at Luo Yang over the table.
That moment took Luo Yang by surprise as he hadn't expected the man in glasses to have such good jumping abilities. The table was almost one meter high, a leap onto it was extremely difficult for an average person. The fact that the man in glasses could jump over the table to attack showed he had considerable spring in his step.
Everyone was shocked, but Luo Yang casually curled the corner of his mouth.
As the man in glasses kicked out mid-air, Luo Yang effortlessly dodged, channeled his energy into his right fist, and struck like lightning into the man's chest, sending him flying back against the wall before he fell to the floor.
A muffled "pfft" was heard, and the man in glasses spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.
The skirmish between the two ended in mere seconds, before anyone present could grasp what had happened. The man in glasses was already sprawled on the ground, while Luo Yang was sitting calmly in his chair, as if nothing had taken place.
"One punch to kill me? Those were your lackey's words!" Luo Yang casually threw the teacup in front of him at Mr. Shen.
With a crash, Mr. Shen couldn't dodge in time and was hit on the forehead, blood flowing freely.
The bearded man, seeing this scene and fearing that he would be beaten next, didn't dare to lift his head and stood shaking on the side. Now, he had finally witnessed Luo Yang's Extraordinary Skill.
"Does charcoal have any special uses?" Luo Yang asked Mr. Shen.
"I don't know," Mr. Shen said with a trembling voice.
If the charcoal were ordinary, these individuals wouldn't have gone to such lengths against Hong Zhong. Luo Yang surmised that the charcoal might be hiding some secret, and Hong Zhong very likely knew it. He decided to wait for Hong Zhong's return to question him.
"I came today to have you relay a message to the Japanese People, don't bother me or my friends anymore. Otherwise, even if they hide at the ends of the earth, I'll find them and finish them off! Do you understand?" Luo Yang said sternly.
"I understand," Mr. Shen nodded fervently.
"If I find out you're helping them do evil, I'll hit you so hard even your grandmother won't recognize you!" Luo Yang warned.
"Big brother, I won't do any evil deeds," Mr. Shen said, his complexion turning ash white.
Seeing his change from arrogance to obsequiousness, Luo Yang felt an indescribable disdain and wanted to punch his nose askew.
Glancing at the man in glasses who was barely hanging onto life, Luo Yang said with a cold laugh, "Kid, if you're unsatisfied, come find me anytime for a challenge. I hear your ninjas are quite formidable, and I'd like to see it for myself."
Unexpectedly, the man in glasses responded in barely intelligible Mandarin, "If you dare, leave your phone number."
Surprised at his audacity, Luo Yang said coldly, "Fine. If you want to play, I'll see it through to the end. Next time, send your strongest, and don't bother coming here to make a fool of yourself with your useless antics. No matter how much you jump around, I can still knock you down with a single punch!"
As he spoke, he asked Hong Jiaxin for a pen and paper, wrote down his phone number, and tossed it to the man in glasses.
"If you want a fight, come and challenge me face-to-face, don't skulk around. You cowards love to play dirty, but today I'll let you go back alive with a message for your boss: don't play with fire!" Luo Yang stared the man in glasses down.
Wherever Luo Yang's gaze fell, Mr. Shen, the man in glasses, and the bearded man dared not meet his eye.
After leaving the private room, descending the stairs, and reaching the parking lot, Zhu Li said, "They didn't get the charcoal, so they won't let it go just like that. That Japanese person just now might be a ninja."
Luo Yang spoke calmly, "I will protect everyone around me. If they come to challenge, I will make sure they leave on stretchers."
Once in the car, seeing Hong Jiaxin lost in thought, Luo Yang added, "Class Leader, don't be scared as long as I'm here."
It was the first time he had seen her respond with a sincere smile after knowing her for so long.
Zhu Li started the car and took Luo Hong to the driving school to sign up for lessons. After signing up, it was almost dinner time, and since the next day was Saturday, they wouldn't be able to do the medical check until Monday.
"Let's stop by Chen Jie's beauty salon before we go eat," Zhu Li suggested.
It was her birthday in the evening, and there was a party to host.
Luo Hong had no objections, so Zhu Li made a call to Chen Jie and found out she was at the salon. Thus, the three of them headed to the beauty salon.
A few minutes' drive later, they arrived at Chen Jie's beauty salon. Coincidentally, a reporter was there to interview Chen Jie, wanting to learn about the miraculous beauty stream and to write an article about it.
Since Luo Yang was present, Chen Jie pushed him forward to be interviewed. Facing the camera for the first time, Luo Yang was a little nervous.
"Director Luo, I've used the skincare products you've produced, and they truly have great effects! Did you develop your product independently, or was it imported from abroad?" the female reporter asked.
"This product is entirely my own development," Luo Yang replied.
"Director Luo, may I ask if this product was specially formulated for Eastern women, or is it equally suitable for women with other skin tones?" the reporter continued.
"It's suitable for women worldwide. You will soon see our national brand standing at the pinnacle of the world, making French Lancôme, Chanel, American Estée Lauder, and the like look up to it. We aim to create top-tier products that women all around the world will aspire to from our Eastern nation!" Luo Yang said with fervor.
As soon as he finished speaking, thunderous applause erupted around them.
After the interview, the female reporter came forward respectfully and said, "Director Luo, hello. My name is Xu Huimin. I have a small wish, and I wonder if I may share it."
She appeared to be about twenty-five, of average height, with a neat, ear-length haircut that was refreshing yet elegant, with large eyes that sparkled with intelligence.
"Go ahead," Luo Yang said generously.
"Director Luo, it's only a matter of time before your skincare product becomes a world-renowned brand. As a consumer and a reporter, I want to witness every step of this product's journey to international fame by doing ongoing special coverage until it becomes a world-famous brand. Is that alright?" Xu Huimin sincerely proposed.
"Sure. You may interview me anytime," Luo Yang responded.
Granted permission, Xu Huimin was so excited that she almost cried. She quickly asked for Luo Yang's mobile number to stay in touch for future contact.
Luo Yang thought that befriending Xu Huimin could be beneficial. As a member of the media, she could help spread the word about beauty stream faster and more effectively.
As the saying goes, even fine wine needs to be sold in the right alley; a good product also needs proper advertising to catch the eyes of consumers swiftly.
"Miss Xu, would you like to join us for dinner sometime?" Luo Yang invited.
"Yes! Yes!" Xu Huimin nodded emphatically.
By then, it was evening and time for dinner. Luo Yang wanted to take this opportunity to seek advice from Xu Huimin on ways to promote the product to speed up the process of making beauty stream a world-renowned brand.
In the county town, beauty stream had already made an impressive first impact, establishing a good reputation. Luo Yang wanted to use Xu Huimin's help for further publicity, to first build recognition in the county, which would naturally attract more businesses to buy their products.