Chapter 403: Strike When the Time Comes

“I…”

Everyone was intimidated, including Zhu Mingyu and Wu Zihao. This guy was a bit too formidable, wasn't he?

Cao Wu's fighting skills were the best among them, but in front of him, he had no ability to resist and was completely abused and beaten.

Zhu Mingyu, as the son of the dignified Mayor, relied on power and influence and would not personally step forward to fight. Besides, with his small physique, he would only be abused if he went up.

Wu Zihao had always dreamed of being involved in the underworld and liked the fighting scenes in 'Young and Dangerous', but he wasn't a fool. At this moment, going up would only result in him getting beaten.

Moreover, Han Li acted too overbearing, and among his subordinates, only a few could fight. The others were only good for cheering, and at crucial moments, they couldn't play any role at all.

If they called for backup, distant water couldn't quench immediate thirst.

The two of them remained silent, and the entire area fell into an awkward silence.

Ye Bufan shook his head. Students were, after all, still students; at crucial moments, they simply couldn't solve problems.

He stepped forward and said to Han Li, “What Hai Mingzi did today was wrong. I apologize to you on her behalf. How much money did she take from your girlfriend? I’ll return it to you immediately.”

Although he could crush this guy in front of him with a flick of his finger, things ultimately had to be reasonable. After all, Hai Mingzi was the one who came here to collect protection money, so she was in the wrong first.

In this situation, it was best to resolve it through negotiation. If they could avoid fighting, they should.

That was his perspective, but others didn't see it that way. Both Zhu Mingyu and Wu Zihao's eyes flashed with disdain.

“He’s really a coward. He immediately bowed and apologized to them and even offered double compensation. What Face is there left in that?”

Not only them, but the other students around also began to discuss it amongst themselves.

Most of these people were rich second-generation heirs who were accustomed to being arrogant and overbearing. They felt that bowing down and paying money like this was truly losing Face.

Han Li glanced at Ye Bufan and sneered, “Who are you? What right do you have to apologize for them?”

“I am their teacher. Tell me, how much money did she take from you?”

“Teacher?” Han Li’s Face was filled with disdain. “The students can’t win, so the teacher comes out to admit defeat? There’s no such easy thing.

I’ve already said it: even the Heavenly King Laozi wouldn’t be able to save them today. The money must be compensated, and they must kneel here and apologize to me.”

Ye Bufan frowned. Although he felt this guy was going a bit too far, he still patiently said, “How about this? You let them go, and I’ll give you double compensation.”

“Are you (This chapter is not finished, please turn the page) deaf? Haven’t I made myself clear enough?

This isn’t about money. If it gets out that my girlfriend’s protection money was collected by someone else, where would my Han Li’s Face be put?”

He Shuangshuang originally wanted to step forward and teach this kid a lesson, but considering her undercover identity, she ultimately held back and did not speak.

Ye Bufan's Face darkened: “Don't go too far. Quickly release my students.”

His patience was limited, and it had just been completely exhausted.

“Too far? If you think I’m going too far, then just defeat me. As long as you can defeat me, you can do whatever you want…”

Before he could finish speaking, there was a sound of a slap, followed by his entire body flying out.

Ye Bufan slapped Han Li away, then pulled up Cao Wu, who was kneeling on the ground.

Everyone present was startled by this sudden change. The teacher, who was originally thought to be weak and incompetent, actually acted when he should, and so cleanly and decisively.

Cao Wu was even more bewildered. He had just been challenging others on the basketball court, putting on airs.

Now it seemed what he said was true; he was truly too weak and had no right to challenge anyone.

“You bastard, you dared to hit me, and you didn't even follow the rules!”

Han Li climbed up from the ground. Ye Bufan's strike just now seemed satisfying, but it hadn't been heavy-handed. In his opinion, he had only been caught off guard due to his own carelessness.

He struck a martial arts pose and shouted at Ye Bufan, “Kid, if you have the guts, come over here and defeat me fair and square.”

Ye Bufan glanced at him: “Are you ready now?”

“Ready, make your move…”

No sooner had Han Li finished speaking than a large foot suddenly appeared before his eyes, and then his entire body flew out again.

This time, he was completely prepared, but the opponent's speed was simply too fast. He had no reaction whatsoever before being kicked in the chest.

“Wow! Teacher Ye is really too handsome!”

“Teacher Ye is amazing! Teacher Ye is great!”

Coming back to their senses, the students at the school gate cheered for Ye Bufan's kick.

This time, Han Li got up from the ground, his eyes filled with fear. He had already realized that he had encountered a master.

“Kid, if you have the guts, tell me your name. Today’s matter isn’t over.”

Before Ye Bufan could speak, Wu Zihao stepped forward first.

He felt that all the attention today had been taken by Ye Bufan, and he had to do something, otherwise, in the future (This chapter is not finished, please turn the page) he would not be able to establish himself in Grade Two, Class Five.

And he was most skilled at this kind of pre-arranged fight, especially with his boss backing him up.

He pointed at Han Li’s nose and shouted, “Kid, my name is Han Li. If you want to fight, have the guts to find me.”

Han Li shouted, “Good, tonight at eight, at the North Mountain grove. Anyone who doesn’t come is a coward.”

“It’s a deal. By then, I’ll show you how formidable I am.”

Wu Zihao was full of confidence. As long as he had enough time, he could call all of his boss’s brothers.

“Kid, you just wait for me!”

In Han Li's view, Ye Bufan and Wu Zihao were definitely together. He left with a harsh remark, then pulled a girl next to him and scurried away.

Ye Bufan looked at Cao Wu and Hai Mingzi next to him, then said to the surrounding crowd, “Alright, everyone is fine. You can disperse now.”

Just as everyone was about to leave, someone suddenly shouted, “Wait a moment.”

Everyone looked in the direction of the voice. It was Director Chang, the Director of the Academic Affairs Office.

In fact, this guy had arrived long ago, but fearing trouble for himself, he had secretly hidden in a corner and remained silent.

After seeing how formidable Han Li was, he dared not step forward until the matter was completely resolved. Only then did he come out.

“Ye Bufan, you are here to teach students. Look at how much trouble and reputational damage this has caused the school?”

He walked out aggressively, pointing at Hai Mingzi and saying, “A girl getting into such a state and going out to collect protection fees every day? What kind of behavior is that? This is illegal, do you know that?”

Ye Bufan said calmly, “I will handle my own students; you don’t need to interfere.”

Chang Hao shouted, “I don’t need to interfere? How dare you say that? As a teacher of the school, you just got into a fight with a social thug. What kind of behavior is that? Doesn’t that make you a social thug too?”

Hai Mingzi tidied her messy hair and said, “Director Chang, I’ll take responsibility for my own actions. Whatever you have to say, direct it at me.”

Chang Hao, believing he had caught them in the act, said triumphantly, “You are you, and he is he. His behavior severely damages a teacher’s image and must be dealt with seriously.”

Ye Bufan said indifferently, “Whatever you want. Deal with it however you like.”

In his eyes, this guy was just a clown, no different from a buzzing fly. Even if he made more noise, what could it do? Could he really get himself expelled from school?