Peerless Martial Expert in the City
Chapter 143 - 146 Li Ling’s Vicissitudes

Chapter 143: Chapter 146 Li Ling’s Vicissitudes

Xiao Yi was unaware of Fatty Tang’s thoughts at the moment, but had he known, he might have found them somewhat amusing. However, this was also a good thing for him. If Fatty Tang really did put in the effort to master that Jiu-Jitsu set, even without Xiao Yi taking action, it would have been extremely easy to take down these thugs.

Nonetheless, seeing Fatty Tang’s spirited way of speaking, a hint of satisfaction appeared on his face.

He didn’t interject, simply standing quietly to the side, watching the standoff between Fatty Tang and the gang leader.

"Fine, fine, you fat bastard, you’ve got guts! If you have the ability, then don’t run!"

The gang leader, hearing Fatty Tang’s menacing words, wiped a trace of blood from his lips and glared at Fatty Tang with malice. Without saying another word, he gestured with his hand and turned, swiftly leaving the scene.

"Kid, you’re dead meat!"

"Fatso, if you’ve got the nerve, then don’t be afraid, just wait here!"

"......"

The rest of the thugs, who had been beaten by Fatty Tang, also glared at him with hostility, uttering vicious threats as they followed the leader, quickly turning to leave.

"Hmph, as if I’m scared of you!"

Fatty Tang saw the fierce expression on the leader’s face and realized he seemed to be going to gather more people. His heart skipped a beat with apprehension, but as he looked back at the others, who were looking at him as if his fate was sealed, his heart hardened. Glancing at Xiao Yi, he felt reassured, snorted coldly at their retreating figures, and even raised his fist in a gesture suggesting he’d continue to fight, startling the last guy to hurry up and catch up with the others.

"You... are you... Tang... classmate?"

At that moment, the girl finally snapped out of the shock from the sudden events, her face full of uncertain surprise as she looked at Fatty Tang, who had just rescued her from her predicament. It seemed to take her a long time to remember Fatty Tang’s name, and she was not even sure of his surname, Tang.

"Uh, Classmate Li Ling, I’m Tang Feng, we were in the same class in high school, in both our freshman and sophomore years. I always sat at the back, liked to sleep a lot, and didn’t do well in academics. You might not recognize me, but I recognize you."

Just moments ago, against those thugs, Tang Feng, who had appeared confidently bold, suddenly became tense upon hearing the girl’s words. His demeanor shifted to one resembling a flustered young boy, as he nervously rubbed his hands together, speaking with an anxious tone, his words jumbled in disarray.

Awkward!

So this female classmate was merely the object of Tang Feng’s unrequited affection, and she couldn’t even remember his name?

Xiao Yi, standing to the side, found the situation rather speechless after hearing the girl named Li Ling, thinking that Fatty Tang was indeed quite unsuccessful. However, after seeing his demeanor, Xiao Yi understood why. Usually, Fatty Tang had quite thick skin, and when it came to discussing art from the Island Country, he was quite the expert, but when it came to pursuing girls, he didn’t fare as well.

"Oh, Classmate Tang, I’m sincerely sorry, I didn’t recall your name just now. Regardless, I’m really grateful for what you did today!"

Li Ling, observing Fatty Tang’s nervous look, couldn’t help but relax her expression a bit. She brushed a stray strand of hair from her forehead and looked at him with a mix of gratitude and guilt. He had saved her, and yet, she hadn’t even remembered his name, which made her feel a bit embarrassed.

"It’s okay. It’s very normal not to remember me. I performed poorly back then, everything was poor, and I always loved to sleep in the back, hehe."

Fatty Tang chuckled somewhat naively.

"Don’t say that. I actually do remember you. Your math score was very good. It’s just that I didn’t recall it just now,"

Looking at the naive smile on the chubby boy’s face and his somewhat bewildered expression, a sincere smile appeared on the corners of Li Ling’s mouth.

"Really? Hehe, I used to like math and physics. I didn’t really like the other subjects,"

Upon hearing Li Ling’s words, Fatty Tang’s expression immediately became excited. Talking about math, his face suddenly revealed a mix of confidence and shyness.

"Of course, it’s true. My math has always been poor, so I’ve always been especially envious of you students who are good at math."

Watching Fatty Tang’s childlike demeanor, Li Ling smiled warmly and brushed aside a strand of hair that had fallen across her forehead, a gesture that radiated an indescribable charm.

Fatty Tang was instantly mesmerized, rendered speechless.

After Li Ling adjusted her hair and saw Fatty Tang staring blankly at her, a shy blush crept onto her face, yet she did not stop him. Her rocky experiences had matured her mind well beyond her peers. From Tang’s presence here and the expression on his face, she had already guessed the chubby boy’s feelings to some extent. But... did she still have the right to embrace such a flutter of the heart?

Once was a vast ocean, can it still become mere water?

A wistful, sad smile inadvertently appeared on her lips.

Xiao Yi had been silent the whole time but had been carefully observing the exchange, watching the girl. After all, Fatty Tang was the first person he met and the first friend he made after starting school. He didn’t want to see him get hurt and would not stand by if the girl were not worth Fatty Tang’s affection.

When he saw the smile on the girl’s lips, his heart was deeply shaken. Such a sincere, sorrowful, and aged smile should never appear on the face of a girl as beautiful as a flower and at the age like the blooming of the morning sun!

What kind of tough experiences could have left such a mark, making a girl like her wear such an aged smile?

She used to be Fatty Tang’s classmate, so how did she end up running a small food stand in this corner? She definitely didn’t live nearby before, as Fatty Tang wouldn’t go to such a place for high school.

In his heart, Xiao Yi silently resolved to inquire more about the girl with Fatty Tang later.

Otherwise, without unraveling the knots in her heart, Fatty Tang would likely find it difficult to make any progress.

After hearing this girl named Li Ling speak just a few sentences, he had already decided to find a way to help Fatty Tang. From those few words alone, he had concluded that this girl named Li Ling was smart and beautiful on the inside, a perfect match for Fatty Tang! (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for it on Qidian (qidian.com) with your recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)