At that moment, Luo Yang was diagonally across from the young man in the black T-shirt.
With a slight surge of energy, he dashed over and kicked the man sitting on the motorcycle, flipping him to the ground.
Grabbing the young man's collar, he threw a punch that knocked out two of his front teeth, along with some blood onto the ground.
The remaining three youths saw how formidable Luo Yang was and their faces had turned pale with fear.
"You three, fight her. Win, and you can leave; lose, and you'll be miserable. Begin!" Luo Yang waved his hand decisively.
The three young men had no choice but to go all out against Hong Jiaxin.
Hong Jiaxin gave Luo Yang an annoyed glance and pouted, "When we get home tonight, see how I'll deal with you!"
Without doing this, the three young men wouldn't attack Hong Jiaxin with all their might.
Luo Yang was doing this for Hong Jiaxin's own good and chuckled, "Class leader, let's talk after the fight."
All three young men were physically strong and clearly looked like they were used to fighting.
It was five against one earlier, and Hong Jiaxin was barely holding on.
But now it was three against one, and Hong Jiaxin was having a much easier time.
Full of confidence, firstly because Luo Yang was watching over her, and secondly because she wanted to show off in front of him, she executed a rapid series of skillful punches and kicks.
Fighting with confidence naturally made her even more formidable.
Fearful at heart, the three young men dared not truly attack Hong Jiaxin, did they?
They knew that letting Hong Jiaxin beat them up was the right thing to do.
Otherwise, if they hurt Hong Jiaxin, how could the tiger beside her let them off?
Of course, they couldn't just stand there and do nothing, so they put forth about seventy to eighty percent of their effort to attack Hong Jiaxin.
In the blink of an eye, Hong Jiaxin had floored all three young men.
They knelt on the ground, begging Hong Jiaxin for mercy.
At that moment, Hong Jiaxin was full of triumph, her pretty face slightly raised, and she gave Luo Yang a challenging look with a smile on her lips, as if to say, "See how tough your sister is?"
Luo Yang smiled and nodded slightly.
Only after getting permission from Hong Jiaxin did the three young men dare to carry their injured comrade and beat a hasty retreat.
Seeing that Hong Jiaxin could also fight so well, Shuang Qiao and Shi Nan applauded and praised her.
Shi Nan's younger brother was also standing nearby and had already seen Luo Yang's extraordinary skills.
"Come over here." Shi Nan turned and gestured for her brother to approach.
Only when her brother came closer did Shi Nan introduce him to Luo Yang.
"My brother, Shi Long." Shi Nan pointed to her brother, "This is my good friend, Luo Yang, instructor at Jingwu Gate Martial Arts School."
Shi Long hurriedly smiled and nodded in greeting to Luo Yang, eager to please.
"Niu Zai, my brother wants to become your disciple, is that okay?" Shi Nan asked while lighting up a cigarette.
Shuang Qiao and Shi Nan were not well-acquainted with everyone present, so they didn't feel it right to press her to quit smoking.
"Sure. Which school are you attending?" Luo Yang asked.
The two were about the same age.
"I'm studying at the Radio and TV University," Shi Nan answered.
He might look casual and haphazard, with no strong build, but his face naturally carried a certain fierceness, making it clear he wasn't some model student.
The Radio and TV University, known as Honghai County Television University, has a fancy name but is actually a second-rate technical school.
Students who go there typically do one of two things: either chase girls or get into fights.
"Don't you have classes?" Luo Yang asked.
Shi Long shook his head awkwardly.
"Damn, he's the type who fishes for three days and then dries the nets for two. Told him to learn some skills, but he wouldn't listen, wasted the tuition fees," Shi Nan complained.
"Your sister is at the Radio and TV University too?" Luo Yang looked around but didn't see Shi Nan's sister.
Among the three siblings, Shi Nan's sister had the most delicate features. If she weren't a bit too slender, she would be considered a classic beauty.
Girls who are very thin appear somewhat more innocent but lack sensuality and charm.
"Pssh, don't look down on my sister like that, alright? My sister is in her third year of junior high at No. 2 Middle School," Shi Nan said, and after exhaling a large smoke ring, a sense of pride welled up inside her.
"I'm also in ninth grade," Luo Yang said with a smile.
"So you're skipping class? You're just like my brother, like master, like disciple," Shi Nan teased.
Luo Yang didn't find it convenient to explain the reasons.
He was still unclear about why those young men came looking for trouble.
After asking around, he found out that Shi Long had gotten into a fight with someone over a girlfriend at the radio and television university. That guy was from the neighboring village and also attended the radio and television university.
Today, on the way to school, Shi Long ran into his rival, and they started with a verbal spat and then came to blows. Shi Long and his two friends were no match and had to flee back home.
The rival chased them all the way to their doorstep, shouting challenges.
"Since you don't want to study, help me out with the martial arts gym," Luo Yang suggested.
"Sure, Master," Shi Long agreed readily. "Master, where is our gym?"
Luo Yang then gave Shi Long the address of the gym.
The keys to the gate were with Qiao Zai Shui, and Luo Yang asked her for them before giving them to Shi Long.
Luo Yang instructed, "You should go to the gym every day. You don't have to sit in all the time, but you should leave your cellphone number at the gate so people who want to sign up can contact you."
Shi Long promised fervently, "Master, I will definitely go every day."
Regarding pay, Luo Yang offered Shi Long two thousand yuan a month.
Shi Nan knew her brother's character well and feared he would again wander around all day doing nothing, so she gave him a long lecture.
From Shi Nan's words, Luo Yang got the impression that Shi Long was a big talker who often broke his promises.
Managing the gym wasn't a critical matter, so it was fine for Shi Long to take on this job until they found the most suitable person.
After Shi Nan finished speaking, Luo Yang said, "You can be lazy, but don't overdo it."
Shi Long swore, "Master, I absolutely won't let you down."
Upon hearing the word "absolutely," Luo Yang knew that Shi Long was prone to boasting, always talking big and hence likely to disappoint.
Yesterday, he had taken on three unfamiliar disciples — one was Zhang Jing, and the other two were young men.
Luo Yang asked Qiao Zai Shui to give Shi Long the cellphone numbers of those two young men and have him notify them to come to the gym in the afternoon.
Having taken on disciples, it was necessary to teach them some fighting skills.
Since he had come to the county town anyway, it was convenient to show the two new disciples a few moves.
Luo Yang asked Shi Nan as he parted ways with her, "Sister Nan, are you coming to the countryside with us, or will you go on your own in the evening?"
They would need to head back to the Hongyun Brigade by the afternoon.
Shi Nan tilted her head and thought about it, a smile playing on her lips, "When are you guys heading back?"
Besides having a meal with Tan Shengcha, Luo Yang also had to make a trip to the gym.
He estimated that they should be able to return home by three or four in the afternoon.
They all had cellphones, so they could just get in touch when it was time.
After making arrangements, Luo Yang, Hong Jiaxin, and the Shuang Qiao sisters left by car.
Hong Jiaxin was still very excited on the drive.
Scoring a little victory meant a sense of achievement for Hong Jiaxin, who didn't usually get into fights.
Her annoyed feelings towards Luo Yang from earlier had now been thrown all the way to Java Island.
She looked at him with a smile in her eyes.
Luo Yang returned a slight smile, dropping his gaze, catching just a glimpse before being captivated by the delicate slopes.
When Hong Jiaxin noticed the impure combination of Luo Yang's gaze and the sly smile on his lips, she crossed her arms and rolled her eyes at him.
He was enjoying the view when suddenly it was blocked by Hong Jiaxin's hands.
Lifting his eyes, Luo Yang saw her expression turn cold and her mouth twist with disdain. He chuckled sheepishly and sat up straight.
At noon, the streets were very crowded, with people getting off work and students getting out of school all converging on the roads.
With Renmin Hospital located right in the middle of the bustling area, the cars moved slower than ants — advancing for a second, then stopping for three.
It would take no more than ten minutes to walk there.
The Shuang Qiao also had to go to their company, so Luo Yang said, "Big Sister Qiao, Little Sister Qiao, the class leader and I will just walk there."