Chapter 8, We Abide by the Rules

This level of adrenaline secretion is unbearable

The people at the Fan Zhengwen Peak Dance Hall are all waiting to see the spectacle, curious to see who will be bold enough to take on the challenge

Moreover, it is the kind that tightly hooks around the ankle and yanks upwards forcefully

The action of swinging the knife fiercely appears to be filled with an unyielding ferocity, but as a result, one is swept away, experiencing pain in the hands and feet, and the entire face is forcefully slammed onto the ground

It is very fast

He casually took a pair of convenient chopsticks from the bamboo tube by the stove while doing this action

Facing the last robust man in his thirties, Tui spat out half a chopstick from his mouth.

If you cannot win, you must lie down

Moreover, as the footsteps approached rapidly, they were also spinning and flipping swiftly in hand

Uncomfortable

Jing Xiaoqiang endured the unbearable pain in his hands and feet, returning to the shop entrance with a cold expression, just as the wontons in the pot were perfectly cooked and not too hot

Previously, standing next to the manager of the dance hall with two brothers, I thought we were waiting for a bunch of underlings to beat up this singing guy, but he managed to escape somehow

A well-meaning person went to ask the boss over there, who irritably responded that if he had the ability, he should go and fight with them himself

Jing Xiaoqiang coldly glanced over at the face of the nightclub manager, who was already so startled that his cigarette had fallen to the ground, upon seeing his evasive eyes

It is just a few square meters at the corner of the alley, the shop has little decoration, and a few movie posters are pasted on the wall to cover the dirt of the old building

The man in his thirties has already become timid

Jing Xiaoqiang reached out to remind the boss: "Please make it a little softer later, as a hard texture is not good for digestion..."

Bang

Now everyone is flocking to the symphony orchestra's ballroom

The trendiest songs, the liveliest venues... and perhaps an indescribable sense of security

In the dimly lit alley where no one could be seen, a muffled sound of flesh colliding echoed.

However, the entire dance hall community was in an uproar the next day

In just a few seconds, the tall, slender man holding long chopsticks and a bamboo sieve became completely tense, his eyes filled with terror

Tore the plastic wrap and bit it in the mouth while turning around

Having said that we need to get you, we must immediately obtain your soft files

Who would have thought that before long, Jing Xiaoqiang would be vigorously shaking his hands and continuously rubbing his arms, it was so painful

Moreover, the 1990s was originally a peak period for the nationwide crackdown on criminal offenses, and there were not so many desperate individuals.

The result cannot even be resolved with a knife

The throat emitted a beast-like howl, desperately pressing down on the chopsticks inserted in the arm, filled with extreme terror

Jing Xiaoqiang couldn't help but laugh inwardly, a true expert!

However, the tables and chairs are clean, and together with the stove at the entrance, they exude an unavoidable sheen of oil that comes with prolonged use

Before the words had left my lips, I realized that the hand gripping my chin was actually meant to stabilize my face, or perhaps to measure the distance!

The entire body seemed to curl up like a shrimp in mid-air, and upon landing, it only kicked its legs, with its mind solely focused on whether it could catch its breath.

At this moment, another group of people had set their sights on Jing Xiaoqiang

The old ways in the city are not so dire as to be a matter of life and death; there are plenty of avenues to make money and gain benefits, which is vastly different from the harshness of impoverished and rugged areas.

Perhaps due to his background in stage design, Jing Xiaoqiang quite enjoys this kind of scene, which has a different atmosphere of life compared to what he remembers from his time in Pingjing

Basically, girls from all districts of Shanghai gather in this venue to have fun, as those who seek novelty and excitement all enjoy disco

Moreover, it is said that those who were closest to him, the tough characters from the railway line, have all returned to rest now

The other party's reckless and bold attacks are indeed courageous, but there is absolutely no defense at all

The person behind was momentarily stunned, then pulled out a watermelon knife from the folded newspaper in his hand and swung it fiercely towards me

With hands spread open as if to tease a wild beast, knees slightly bent and taking small steps, arms and fingers constantly twitching

The news spread from the Wenfeng Dance Hall to other establishments, and many people rushed to Wenfeng to see the peep show, and then went to the symphony orchestra to see the handsome man who could both sing and play!

Standing in front of the astonished boss, already drooling: "Add a bit more vinegar..."

Vaguely, I can see more than ten meters away on the street, it is the manager of that dance hall gesturing animatedly.

Those who resort to cursing and challenging before taking action are gangsters and petty delinquents

The cheap wooden chopsticks are still held in the mouth, indistinct and unclear

As soon as the result rushed in, it was suddenly met with a punch to the face from Jing Xiaoqiang!

Countless people witnessed him making a resounding impact in the symphony orchestra's ballroom, intending to treat that little one to a meal, only to end up indulging in a seafood feast himself

What is referred to as having practiced is possessing extensive combat experience and being familiar with various response techniques

Several young men who could approach him remained silent, collectively pushing him into a nearby alley

Now, when faced with a tough challenge, one knows to kick the steel plate

In the dimness of a summer night, the enticing aroma of food stalls wafts through the air

Because one needs to motivate oneself and boost one's courage through shouting and cursing, igniting a surge of passion and energy

From beginning to end, everyone remained silent and did not utter a word, but the few swift movements were truly impactful and forceful.

The inherent inertia combined with Jing Xiaoqiang's leopard-like swift advance, along with the precise positioning of the fist and joints

The watermelon knife clattered and flew away

This place gathers beautiful women from all over Shanghai, representing various backgrounds, including flight attendants, socialites, and students.

Standard professional hands-on skills do not require these

The kind of exaggerated pain that causes half of the face to swell up, yet no sound has been uttered.

With the other hand, he directly struck the old man's face with a preserved egg

Cultured and refined professors

I directly ordered some wontons and stood at the door watching the boss cook, while the boss's wife was focused on the side, skillfully wrapping the wontons

It seems to be saying, come on, come and play!

However, I heard hurried footsteps behind me. Turning my head, I saw that someone was now holding something in their hand!

Upon turning back, dark shadows loomed heavily along the narrow alley, approaching with an air of hostility

The physique is slender, lacking the understated resilience to withstand blows that one would have in their thirties or forties.

The Wenfeng Dance Hall is the most chaotic place, where all sorts of people mingle. Unexpectedly, General Wen, who spends his days calling various bosses his brothers, appeared before everyone with a half-blue and purple eye and bruised cheek.

Only when I picked it up to eat did I realize that my hands were shaking violently

It was not yet 11 o'clock, but Jing Xiaoqiang had already, as usual, finished work and turned to the wonton stall on the street behind the dance hall.

They would not be associated with being diners at all

He silently walked into the alley, almost surrounded by others...

In the eyes of the swordsman, it was written, "Why do you not adhere to the rules? I have not yet steadied myself to show off..."

I am going to die, I am going to die

Even the ruffians in Shanghai and Haikou have their own standards, but only at night

The entire body was equivalent to being on the side of Jing Xiaoqiang, even experiencing a slow-motion loss of balance; just as this guy felt a sharp pain in his arm muscles, he had already been tripped up!

The saying goes, "one should not hit the face but the body." The other party may think that this is a deliberate humiliation, and instead, they might feel relieved, quickly yielding: "I was wrong, I was wrong, spare me this time, it will never happen again..."

In fact, Jing Xiaoqiang is continuously promoting blood circulation and relaxing the muscles, yet his arms, wrists, and fingers, which have not been systematically trained, are experiencing significant swelling and pain

By the incandescent light at the entrance of the food stall, one can see a butterfly knife that has recently become very popular in movies and television. It is extremely thin and sharp, sending chills down one's spine at just the sight of it

The struggling knife wielder, having turned over with great difficulty, is now covered in blood and disoriented

One must not lose momentum; at this moment, it is akin to a fierce beast tearing at its prey, charging directly at the opponent.

Jing Xiaoqiang turned around, and at that moment, the robust man who had not dared to take action was completely frightened, clasping his hands in a gesture of surrender: "It was this rascally fellow who called us here, unable to recognize the great mountain. From now on, we will keep our distance and not interfere with each other."

Practice truly matters

Falling down in a fit of unwillingness, the glimmering little knife clattered a few times on the pavement tiles.

Yet at the moment of close contact, there was a swift sidestep to evade the glimmering blade, but the sharp tip of the half-broken chopstick in the right hand had already plunged violently into the arm

Jing Xiaoqiang only heard the sound of the other party flopping and hitting the ground, without turning back to look.

The lanky man holding the chopsticks and the strainer was trembling, while the winter melon-faced proprietress buried her head even deeper, not daring to look at the street outside

I only felt my chin loosen, and then a heavy punch landed on my lower abdomen, completely knocking the wind out of me

Approached and very humiliatingly pinched the other person's chin, giving it two slaps

It is important to note that the Wenfeng Dance Hall was one of the first to introduce nighttime disco, and it was here that the delinquents began to gather in large numbers.

It is not fear, but this physical body truly cannot endure

The former stage designer and makeup artist habitually observes the appearances of these characters at all times. The tall, thin man has a pockmarked face, a rugged beard, and sparse hair. He wears an apron and blue sleeves, standing upright with quick movements, which makes his facial expressions quite pronounced.

Jing Xiaoqiang then reached out to bite down on the disposable chopsticks in his mouth and pulled them apart, while his feet continued to advance without pause

In Huhaicheng, the comings and goings adhere to this principle, without any relentless pursuit that would endanger lives, as that would be unworthy

Instead, under the deliberate provocation of Jing Xiaoqiang, I was suddenly caught off guard and missed my target.

Bullying naive believers is a skilled practice

It is indeed necessary to eat more and practice more

Like a silver light enveloping the hand, it is evident that this is a skilled swordsman!

Everything reveals that this somewhat tall and slender young man is a practitioner of martial arts

I will accompany you to the end