Chapter 008: Revenge

As for Liu Jun's family background, I am now even more clear about it.

"I am sorry for dragging you down! Also, I used to insult you as a country bumpkin; please do not be angry. I was not like this three months ago, but ever since that incident, my temper has become very irritable," Wang Juan said to me, crying.

However, Wang Juan was surprisingly well-informed about the matters at Liu Jun's home, which only leaves one possibility: Wang Juan has a connection with Liu Jun

After practicing the Form and Intent Boxing, I walked into my grandfather's room

This is the natural reaction of a drowning person, but it is very dangerous, as it could likely lead to both individuals sinking to the bottom of the sea and drowning. Wang Juan's entire body was entangled around me, and she was struggling with all her might, leaving me unable to continue swimming.

The Green Gang has a single line, while the Hongmen has a vast expanse

Ultimately, he learned from Huang Maopi that Liu Jun's father, Liu Zhiqiao, was the notorious leader of the Chengxi Gang in Q City, and that only the Yizitang branch of the Hongmen could rival him in Q City; other smaller factions did not dare to provoke him at all

The second matter is the fifty thousand yuan that Liu Jun threw to her, and this issue was left unresolved.

Uh, I don't know! Wang Juan did not understand why she ultimately shook her head and said nothing.

The glass of beer was drugged by Liu Jun, and before Wang Juan could leave the nightclub, the effects of the drug took hold. Her body went limp, and she fell towards the ground. At that moment, she felt herself being caught by a man. What happened next felt like a dream, yet it was so real; she was carried into a room and was assaulted.

"Who is this person?" I inquired of Chen Chao.

I had long thought that if you died, I would try to take your place. If you killed Liu Jun and went to prison, I would wait for you my entire life. After you got out, if you couldn't find a wife, I would marry you and take care of you for the rest of your life. I never expected Wang Juan to think so much, but I just don't know if it's true or not

I watched the ripples rising in the sea, feeling a twinge of anxiety in my heart

This person is not without merit

I swam vigorously towards Wang Juan, but by the time I reached the spot where she had just surfaced, her body had already sunk down and was swept out by the waves for more than ten meters.

I nodded slightly and then recounted the incident of calling Liu Jun in the evening, while also mentioning the situation at Liu Jun's home

Wang Juan hurriedly took two steps and walked alongside me, shoulder to shoulder

I have not given Liu Jun any thought at all, but it is still advisable to investigate his background. I know that my grandfather is well-informed about matters in Q City

Hmm! I will not rest until I reach the master level!" I also responded affirmatively once again.

"Can you do it?" I looked at Wang Juan with a hint of disbelief

As soon as I finished speaking, Wang Juan had already disappeared from before me

Wang Juan fell into despair, and thereafter her temperament changed drastically

After a night of rest, the fingerprints on Wang Juan's face had disappeared, but the five bruises on her fair skin were still clearly visible

The Hongmen was an anti-Qing and pro-Ming organization founded by Chen Yonghua, a general under Zheng Chenggong. It was named after the Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty, hence it is called Hongmen, also known as the Tiandihui.

I kicked him yesterday; do you think, given Liu Jun's character, he would let me off? I stopped in my tracks and looked into Wang Juan's eyes

However, the expression on Huang Maopi Zhi's face when he saw me reignited Wang Juan's thoughts of revenge

In the sea, I squinted my eyes and finally found Wang Juan's body. Following that, I kicked off with my legs and swiftly moved closer.

What surprised me was that Wang Juan jumped down without any hesitation

Do you have a grudge against Liu Jun? I am not a fool; on the contrary, I am quite clever. Moreover, my uncle has shared a lot of experiences from the world of Jianghu with me since I was young. Therefore, when I connected what Wang Juan knew about Liu Jun's family background with what happened yesterday, I was able to make a rough guess.

In her eyes, there was a glimmer of stubbornness and determination

I carefully applied the medicine to her.

A few seconds later, Wang Juan's body appeared several meters away, while her hands were continuously splashing in the water, making it clear that she could not swim

At this moment, Wang Juan was also terrified and just wanted to leave this place as soon as possible, so she took the cup and drank it all in one go

I directly brought her to the seaside embankment, pointed to the surging sea below, and said to her: "Jump down, and I will believe you"

I will do it myself! Wang Juan surprisingly felt a bit shy

She hated Liu Jun and vowed to take revenge on him. Thus, she began to mingle with various small-time thugs. However, to her disappointment, Liu Jun's family had significant influence in Q City, and ordinary thugs would show expressions of fear upon hearing the name of the Liu family.

Thud

Understood

Liu Jun's family is involved in the underworld; his father is the leader of the West City Gang in Q City, and you cannot afford to provoke him. As she spoke, tears streamed down Wang Juan's face. Ultimately, her conscience got the better of her, and she revealed the situation regarding Liu Jun's family.

Is there something wrong with the child? The old man glanced at me.

So you have known about Liu Jun's family situation for a long time

The Qing Gang rose to prominence through the transport industry, serving as a grassroots organization during the Qing Dynasty

Three months ago, he assaulted me! Wang Juan's voice was like that of a mosquito, yet I still clearly heard what she said

"Xiaoyun, do you know about Liu Jun's family background?" Wang Juan finally stammered and asked me

Do you understand what I am saying? Liu Jun's family is the leader of our Q City West Side Gang. Unless there are strong figures in the government, otherwise, there is simply nothing that can be done about him. Wang Juan saw that I was still walking towards the school gate, and she hurriedly spoke to me again

I am not afraid of Liu Jun, but for the other students at Qingcheng No. 1 High School, Liu Jun is nothing short of a tyrant. No one dares to provoke him, not even the rich second-generation heirs whose families own companies, unless they are the children of officials

That person is over 1.8 meters tall, with muscles that are like iron lumps all over his body, and he has a scar on his face, making him look very fierce. It seems that Chen Chao is quite frightened, yet he still endures his fear to bring me the news, which makes me feel a slight fondness for him.

Xiao Yun! Wang Juan's voice trembled slightly

This statement is true; the Yizitang in Q City is indeed a branch of the Hongmen.

I did not think in other directions; after dealing with my mother at home, I began my daily practice of Xingyi Quan.

This... I... I'm sorry! Wang Juan was momentarily at a loss for words. Initially, upon seeing my impressive skills, she intended to use me to teach Liu Jun a lesson, ideally to eliminate him. However, at the crucial moment, she changed her mind and revealed the background of Liu Jun's family.

Is that so? I have not experienced any changes on my face and continue walking towards the school gate

Her plan is going smoothly, I have already made contact with Liu Jun, and just now I even gave Liu Jun a beating

Don't move

Sigh! Sit down, since you are not looking back, there are some things I must discuss with you, as you will inevitably have to interact with them in the future. A serious expression appeared on Grandfather's face, and I knew that what he was about to say was certainly of great importance

Upon hearing the name of the Liuma Diting, Grandfather nodded his head

Becoming desk mates may indeed be a kind of fate

When Chen Chao finished speaking, I caught a glimpse of Wang Juan beside me shivering, but I did not say anything.

As soon as my hand brushed against Wang Juan's body, her hands tightly grasped my arm, while her body entwined around mine

I glanced at her, neither shaking my head nor nodding.

Do you know? Perhaps you will be the cause of my downfall! Although Wang Juan is quite pitiable, I am actually very angry in my heart that she would use such means to drag me down with her

However, what happened next became a nightmare for her for the rest of her life

The next morning, I still got up at 4:00 AM on time. After completing the Three-Body Style, Five Elements Fist, Bear Form, and Eagle Form, I appeared at the entrance of the Super 8 Hotel at 6:15 AM, and at that moment, Wang Juan was already there waiting for me.

Hmm? I turned my head to look at her

I looked at Wang Juan, who had her head down, and reflected on what had happened yesterday. Then, it seemed as if I grasped a hint of something in my mind

This morning, she deliberately invited Zhao Wen to have breakfast together, as she knew that Liu Jun was pursuing Zhao Wen

Goodness, this woman is truly fierce

Only those truly in the know are aware of the matters concerning Liu Jun's family; the average street thugs have no way of knowing, let alone the high school students from Qingcheng No. 1 High School

"Child, are you certain you want to pursue the path of martial arts?" Grandfather asked me once again.

As Wang Juan and I had just arrived at the tree-lined path outside the gate of Qingcheng No. 1 Middle School, we saw Chen Chao running over, out of breath

After an initial struggle, Wang Juan picked up 50,000 yuan and left without looking back

I took out a small bottle of bruise ointment, then grabbed a cotton swab, dipped it in the ointment, and began to apply it to Wang Juan.

Let's go! They won't dare to do anything in broad daylight at the school gate! I smiled at Chen Chao, then asked him to keep a distance from Wang Juan and me, to avoid Liu Jun causing him trouble.

This was originally a dock, but it has now been transformed into a seaside promenade. The place where I am standing has already extended over a hundred meters into the sea. The waves are high and the water is deep, making it very dangerous even for those who can swim

"Brother Yun, you should run quickly. Liu Jun has brought people to intercept you at the school gate," Chen Chao said, a hint of fear evident in his eyes

She mechanically followed me, neither speaking nor asking where I was going

The Hongmen society is still widely distributed today, with the "San Dian Hui" in Japan, the "Zhi Gong Tang" in the Americas, and numerous branches within the country. Its members span both the legal and illegal realms, engaging in a diverse array of professions

Wang Juan raised her head upon hearing my inquiry, her upper teeth tightly biting her lower lip, tears falling drop by drop from her face to the ground

In fact, I do not feel any aversion towards Wang Juan; rather, when she inadvertently reveals a look of helplessness and pity in her eyes, I find myself experiencing an impulse to protect her.

Standing at the entrance of the hotel, Wang Juan felt a wave of guilt, but this guilt was soon replaced by hatred. She sought revenge against Liu Jun, and unbeknownst to me, I had become a pawn in Wang Juan's game.

After the incident, two paths were laid out before her: one was to report to the police, but Liu Jun had already prepared an accomplice to take the blame.

Alright, let's go! After I finished applying the medicine for her, I headed towards the school

The matters my grandfather discussed with me last night had a significant impact on me, and I am still somewhat bewildered.

Then come with me! I pulled Wang Juan and walked towards the Seaside Promenade

I could not wait any longer; I threw my backpack aside, took off my shoes and school uniform, and with a splash, I jumped in as well

As she approached the school gate, Wang Juan's expression grew increasingly hesitant

"Drink this glass of wine, and I will let you go!" Liu Jun placed the glass of beer in front of Wang Juan once again

Thus, my body plunged down rapidly, my feet vigorously paddling through the water as I swiftly swam towards Wang Juan

Wang Juan's body was trembling slightly; I knew she felt very helpless and scared at that moment. Therefore, I held her hand, hoping to provide her with some support and reassurance to help her calm down

It is not without reason that one must cultivate for a hundred years to share a boat, and for a thousand years to share a pillow.