He instinctively took a step back, and just as he was about to turn around and run away, he saw a figure behind him out of the corner of his eye. Before he could see it clearly, he felt someone kick him hard in the butt.

He lunged forward due to inertia, and another demon charged at him, delivering a powerful kick to his stomach that was no less forceful than the previous one.

The pain accumulated and spread rapidly, causing him to bend over. However, this movement did not alleviate the pain at all; instead, it made Wang Lang feel the subtle, tormenting sensation even more clearly.

Jiang Xu wasn't going to let it go with just one kick. Seeing the other man bend over, he turned sideways and kicked him in the back of the knee, knocking Wang Lang to the ground.

Just as Wang Lang's knees hit the ground, a clear, youthful voice came from above him, "Stand up."

Gu Li looked at Jiang Xu, "Are you in a bad mood?"

Jiang Xu: "No, I just don't like him."

As Wang Lang lay on the ground, listening to Jiang Xu's voice, his heart tightened. He recalled the expression on Jiang Xu's face as he looked down at him in the alley—a look as if he were looking at trash.

There was a reason why Wang Lang didn't recognize Jiang Xu. He remembered the dimness of the alley at that time, the black hair that covered the other's face and his excessively pale complexion, the inconspicuous black short-sleeved shirt and trousers that day, and the arrogant and intense aura that the other had at that time.

Upon first meeting Jiang Xu today, he spoke softly, had a handsome and good-looking appearance, and wore a white short-sleeved shirt and brown suit pants, looking like a gentle and dashing good student.

Only the occasional gestures revealed an arrogant feeling, which he thought at the time was just the other party putting on a brave face. But now, looking back, he realized that this person had the same contempt, like a gentle scythe, but it did not hesitate when it struck.

Gu Li nodded. "What a coincidence, me too." He then kicked Wang Lang. "But it felt pretty good to kick him, wanna try it?"

Jiang Xu: "Okay."

The two of them talked as casually as if they were discussing what to eat for dinner, while the people around them who had been beaten into submission just hissed softly. A demon is indeed a demon.

They didn't know Jiang Xu before, but they all knew Gu Li. Gu Li was a madman, and if Jiang Xu could be friends with him, then he was definitely not a good person.

Think about all the guys who have a good relationship with Gu Li, aren't they all rotten to the core? I should have known better than to take this job. I thought I could easily make some money, but I ended up getting a good beating.

Wang Lang said, "Gu Li, you're so brave, aren't you afraid..." He trailed off, but he knew Gu Li would understand what he was saying.

"Oh, will the Wang family take care of you or will they come to me for your sake?" Gu Li said without any pretense. "I'm really curious, does this idiot really not know he's stupid? You're not the only descendant in the Wang family."

His voice softened after that, but to Wang Lang it carried more weight than anything else: "What do you mean?"

Gu Li said, "No one likes a stupid person. Use your pig brain to think about it. You're being used as a pawn by some thing and you're even gloating over it."

Gu Li stopped talking, he didn't like to waste his breath. "By the way, it seems that my big gift hasn't been delivered yet, that's why the Wang family let you out to make a ruckus," he paused and said, "a discarded pawn."

The last two words were spoken so softly that Wang Lang only caught the gist of them. He pondered, "He said he was a pawn? Wang Bing is not worthy of being used as a pawn. He just happened to be willing to come out. This Gu Li is really arrogant beyond measure."

But Wang Lang didn't even finish the weekend before he found out what the big gift Gu Li was talking about was, and he also realized that what he was talking about was not a chess piece, but a sacrifice.

But it was too late, far too late. He had been outmaneuvered and completely abandoned.

Wang Bing stood to the side, listening with trepidation. He inexplicably moved further and further to the side, fearing that the two standing people would notice him.

Whether Jiang Xu heard his thoughts or not, he kicked Wang Lang and then looked at Wang Bing. At that moment, Wang Bing felt that God was too cruel. Why did He treat Jiang Xu so well, but then let him torment him?

He felt no remorse for the torment he had inflicted on Jiang Xu. All he cared about was how that obedient dog had turned into a wolf, and how he now had an equally powerful wolf by his side.

Jiang Xu replied to Gu Li, "You're right, idiots really don't realize they're stupid," while looking at Wang Bing, "otherwise, why would they keep courting death again and again?"

Gu Li followed Jiang Xu's gaze to the person standing a little in front of the bushes. "It's normal for Donggua to be brainless. Why don't you teach him, or should I help you?"

Jiang Xu looked at Gu Li, who clearly hadn't made much of a move and wanted to stretch his muscles. "Come on, come on, I specially saved this for you."

Gu Li chuckled and rubbed his wrist. "Consider it repaying the favor I owed you. I guarantee you'll be satisfied." With that, he ran off to play with the toys Jiang Xu had left him.

Jiang Xu watched Gu Li's retreating figure, shook his head with a smile, then squatted down and spoke to Wang Lang, who was in a state of confusion with his eyes closed, "Don't let me see you again," he said in a voice so low that only Wang Lang could hear, "My surname is Jiang."

After he finished speaking, Wang Lang suddenly opened his eyes. Was it the Jiang he was thinking of?

He saw a pair of calm, dark eyes, deep as water, yet carrying a threatening wave that could drown a person. He thought, it's that Jiang.

The waters have turned muddy. He could have easily withdrawn, but he insisted on getting involved. If both sides target him, he'll be helpless.

Wang Lang misunderstood two things. First, he was already unable to leave the scene, and he would definitely give each of the gifts that Gu Li had prepared for a year to everyone from that year.

Secondly, Jiang Xu and Gu Li were too lazy to use their family's influence to deal with such a small fry as him.

However, young people are "simplistic" and cannot see the truth because they see themselves as the world. They indulge in narrow imaginations, build high walls for themselves, and bury themselves with their own hands.

The fallen henchmen looked at each other, slowly gathering together and exchanging glances. They realized they had been careless and wanted to team up for another attack.

They looked at Jiang Xu and Gu Li and felt that the two were now careless and it was time to make their move.

As they shouted and prepared to charge forward, another shout rang out, "Hey! What are you doing? Are you having a gang fight? Stand still! Otherwise, you'll all get a demerit!"

The sound came from the other side of the road, booming behind the group of people who had just stood up. The rushing crowd ran even faster, whether for revenge or to escape.

The moment that "Hey!" rang out, Jiang Xu and Gu Li stopped what they were doing. They quickly exchanged a glance, and Gu Li rushed towards the motorcycle parked not far away.

The sound of a motorcycle engine rang out again at the intersection. Gu Li put on his helmet to cover his conspicuous hair, otherwise he would be recognized sooner or later even if he ran away. He was almost ready and was about to wave to Jiang Xu.

A nimble figure flew over and landed steadily in the back seat. Jiang Xu pressed his face against Gu Li's back and patted the man's shoulder.

The motorcycle immediately started moving, leaving the group of people behind trailing exhaust fumes that they couldn't catch up with at all.

Sitting in the back seat, Jiang Xu reached out and wrapped his arm around a section of the waist, speaking through the wind, "So slender."