Peerless Martial Expert in the City
Chapter 201 - 200: Some things can’t be endured!

Chapter 201: Chapter 200: Some things can’t be endured!

"Yes, yes!"

By now, the man in the suit had been so terrified by Xiao Yi’s aggressiveness that his back was soaked with sweat, and even his thick suit had begun to absorb the moisture. The glance from Xiao Yi made him tremble and turn pale.

He quickly nodded his head vigorously, like a pecking chicken.

"Yes, what? I’m a bit slow, I don’t quite understand."

Xiao Yi frowned, his tone quite dissatisfied.

"I can testify. You definitely didn’t hit my friend, he just fainted all of a sudden."

The man in the suit’s forehead sweat was pouring out like rain, and while wiping the sweat from his palms, he hurriedly spoke, fearful that Xiao Yi might not be satisfied and beat him up like his companion. He was very aware of Xiao Yi’s extraordinary status. Even if he were beaten, it would all be for nothing in the end.

Moreover, given the current circumstances, even if Xiao Yi were an ordinary person, the hospital staff clearly disfavored him and his companion and would definitely testify for Xiao Yi. They couldn’t hope to use legal measures to get their revenge.

"With the lawyer saying that, I feel relieved. By the way, lawyer, do you have anything else to say? If there’s more, speak up; if not, we won’t keep you as our guest. We’re not in the mood to be hospitable right now."

Xiao Yi then nodded in satisfaction and asked in a neutral tone.

"No... no more, I’ll leave right now."

Upon hearing Xiao Yi’s words, the man in the suit hurriedly shook his head vigorously, like a bobble-head doll. As soon as he finished speaking, he quickly grabbed his briefcase and dashed out of the ward as if his rear was on fire, not even caring about his companion who lay unconscious on the floor.

As for the purpose of his visit, he completely discarded it like a joke. Show Xiao Yi the contract to sign? He wasn’t crazy or foolish. He wouldn’t do such a stupid thing!

As for not completing his task, he couldn’t be blamed. He just had to tell the truth to his people. This issue was a fight between tigers, and they, mere shrimps, better stay well away.

"Xiao Yi, why does he seem so afraid of you?"

Wang Qingqing watched the man in the suit flee in a panic, as if his rear was on fire, and curiously asked Xiao Yi.

That man’s companion hadn’t noticed, but she clearly saw that from the moment Xiao Yi entered, that detestable man in the suit seemed very frightened of Xiao Yi. And it wasn’t just fear of his violence; it seemed to be a profound fear that came from deep within.

"Maybe because I messed with him on the train last time."

Xiao Yi smiled. He knew the reason the man was so afraid of him wasn’t the violence he had just displayed, but because the man had seen him get into Liu Yuan’s car at the train station, which belonged to Chen Jianguo’s exclusive driver.

However, he didn’t want to reveal his connection with Chen Jianguo there, although he knew Wang Qingqing wouldn’t casually talk about it at school. Still, there were too many prying ears around.

"Is that so?"

Wang Qingqing was still somewhat skeptical. She had been there at the train station last time, and she saw him simply take his wallet. That shouldn’t be enough to make him so afraid, but seeing that Xiao Yi didn’t want to elaborate, she didn’t press further and changed the subject gratefully, "Xiao Yi, thank you again for today."

"Didn’t I say yesterday? We’re friends. Since we’re friends, there’s no need for such formality. Besides, I have to thank you too," Xiao Yi said with a slight smile.

His thanks, naturally, were for the breakthrough he made. Without the incident with the Seven Needles yesterday, he might not have advanced to the Third Layer.

"You thank me? For what, getting you into trouble?"

Wang Qingqing said nonchalantly.

Xiao Yi just smiled slightly at her remark, choosing not to respond. After all, he couldn’t really say, "Thanks to your cousin getting seriously injured yesterday, I was desperate and took a gamble using the Seven Needles Technique, which I wasn’t even sure of yet."

"Classmate Xiao, they won’t retaliate against you, will they?"

By then, Li Xiaomei and Wang Dawei had regained their composure. Observing the unconscious lawyer on the floor whom no one was attending to, they expressed their concerns to Xiao Yi, who, despite his profound medical skills, appeared to them as just a regular student.

"Auntie, it’s okay, you don’t need to worry about me," Xiao Yi said as he shook his head, offering them a reassuring look before turning to the gathered parents. "Everyone, I know I interrupted you just now, prevented you from signing that contract, and I understand you’re all worried about Mr. Li’s retaliation. However, I think you all understand quite clearly, that contract, indeed, should not be signed. Signing it would mean your children’s blood was shed in vain. Furthermore, they would have to carry the burden of criminal charges."

Xiao Yi’s words resonated deeply with the parents of the students. They had taken pleasure in seeing Xiao Yi fiercely slap the lawyer, and witnessed the other lawyer scuttle away in a pitiable state. This had been satisfying, but after the satisfaction came greater worry. If they left without signing the contract, what would happen if they really sued? The injuries of their children could lead to bankruptcy, and if a lawsuit were added, or even retaliation...

"What I want to say is, power, regardless of the era, will always exist. Our age is no different. Those with power will always find ways to strip something from us ordinary folks. There are many things, most of the time, that can be endured, but there are some things that we absolutely must not tolerate. For example, our children. They slap you, spit on you, that you might endure, but when they try to strip away the dignity of your children, should you still endure?"

Xiao Yi’s words struck the parents like a hammer, hitting hard at their hearts!

Indeed, I’ve lived more than half my lifetime, experienced all sorts of things. I’ve lived without dignity, it hasn’t mattered. I’ve let spit on my face dry on its own, but why should my son live without dignity?

If that document from earlier had been signed, from then on, my son would carry the burden of having committed assault!

Everyone’s expression turned to one of excitement. In their eyes flashed an uncontrollable rage, and pair after pair of cloudy eyes now bore angry expressions. Their hands, toughened by calluses, clenched into fists.

"I’m going to fight them to the end!"

Finally, a parent vehemently stood up, fiercely punching the hospital’s wall.

"Yes, let’s fight them!"

"Exactly, let’s fight. Worst comes to worst, just a measly life, we absolutely can’t let those people continue their arrogance!"

"Right, let’s fight. We ought to sue those people, let’s face the lawsuit!"

"We need to get someone to post this online, expose their true faces. Also, we should call the TV station, tip off that G6 program segment, we need to..."

"......"

The words of that parent ignited a powder keg as parent after parent began to rise in fury, waving their fists, offering suggestion after suggestion.

Watching those excited faces, seeing some making calls to the police and others tipping off reporters or asking others to post online, Xiao Yi’s face lit up with a faint smile.

Though he could have taken his own measures in secret to exact their vengeance, some things they still needed to realize on their own. He couldn’t always be with them, helping them. Once some things are sparked, they would know how to act in face of injustice in their future lives. Moreover, he always felt that this is something that every person, every nation should possess—fighting spirit!

......

"What did you say? They didn’t sign that agreement?"

"Mr. Li, I’m terribly sorry, but I’ve tried my best. You should find someone more capable for the task," said the man in the suit with an apologetic tone. He had initially planned to disclose what Xiao Yi had done, but at the last moment decided against it. If it slipped out that it was he who talked, and they came after him, he would certainly be done for.

He was quite scared of Xiao Yi, who liked to play the fool yet was merciless and shameless—a real force to be reckoned with. Seeing how tough Xiao Yi had been with his colleague was no joke—he was clearly a man of ruthless action.

Although the man on the other side of the phone was not someone easy to deal with, at least he could reason that it wasn’t out of deception; those people were simply too tough to handle, making the task impossible.

Hesitating for a moment, the man in the suit still decided to give a heads-up to Mr. Li, his old customer. "However, Mr. Li, their momentum is overwhelming, and the situation seems rather dire. It appears you went a bit too far this time. It’d be best if you make some preparations in advance."

Though now he had reached the hospital’s entrance and couldn’t see the furious crowd inside, just from Xiao Yi’s appearance, he could imagine that the situation would likely not develop as Mr. Li had anticipated.

Even if Mr. Li hired the most high-powered lawyer in the country, it was unlikely he could suppress this uprising.

"What do you mean?" In a makeshift office within a construction site under development, a middle-aged man with a sly look in his eyes listened to the voice over the phone, his expression shifting.

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