The cold water rushed down, taking away the chlorine in the swimming pool, but it couldn't take away the coldness in my heart.
Liu Rumeng closed her eyes, letting the water splash against her face. The previous scene replayed in her mind. She knew those words would inevitably offend some people. But in Hong Kong Island, a place so practical and down-to-earth, she knew better than to admit that weakness and compromise would only lead to more bullying. Lin Huowang was right. Here, the strong are respected. Power, wealth, status, and even a tough attitude are the foundation for earning respect and making others afraid to offend.
She wants to win Miss Hong Kong, but she will never compromise herself and win on her knees.
After washing off the stickiness and changing into comfortable casual clothes, Liu Rumeng wiped her hair with a towel and pushed open the shower door.
Just after taking a few steps and passing a narrow corridor with cleaning tools placed at the corner, the curtain of a partition next to it was suddenly pulled outwards by someone from the inside!
At the same time, a leg wearing high heels stretched out quickly, aiming directly in front of Liu Rumeng's path, intending to trip her when she was off guard!
It was the beauty named Cindy! Her face still carried the hatred of being humiliated in public, and her eyes were fierce.
In a flash, Liu Rumeng's pupils shrank. Her instinctive reaction, shaped by her military father's upbringing and the self-defense skills she'd practiced with Lin Huowang over the past few months, kicked in instantly.
She didn't panic and dodge. Instead, the moment the leg stumbled towards her, she took a seemingly casual yet extremely quick half-step forward with her left foot. Simultaneously, her center of gravity shifted slightly to the right, and her right elbow struck diagonally downward like lightning! The movement was small, yet fast, precise, and ruthless!
"Bang!"
"oops!"
A cry of pain echoed with the dull thud of a heavy object falling to the ground. Liu Rumeng's elbow struck Cindy's shin bone, where it hurt the most. And Liu Rumeng's subtle half-step forward completely disrupted Cindy's balance.
Cindy felt a sharp pain radiate from her calf. Before she could react, she fell face-first onto the cold, smooth tile floor like a table with its legs removed! Scorching pain shot through her arms and knees. Her carefully styled hair and makeup instantly became a mess. She lay on the ground in a mess, emitting a series of painful cries and groans.
Liu Rumeng stood firmly in her place, not even dropping her towel. She looked down at Cindy, who was lying on the ground grimacing in pain, her eyes as cold as an iceberg.
She said nothing, merely glanced at them calmly, as if she had accidentally stepped on a stone. Then, she stepped around the painfully writhing body on the ground and headed straight out of the locker room, her footsteps still clear and steady.
The whole process took place in just a few seconds. The beauties who saw this scene were so frightened that they covered their mouths and dared not make a sound.
This incident spread like a cold wind, instantly spreading to all twenty candidates.
Liu Rumeng is no longer just a fancy-dressed woman, relying solely on her two wealthy nicknames. She's a sharp-tongued fighter, a decisive and decisive opponent, a ruthless character. This "Northern girl" not only speaks truths that cut deep, but also possesses a force that makes anyone wary.
Those who had previously looked down on her and even planned to join forces to exclude her completely gave up.
The atmosphere in the etiquette class in the afternoon became extremely strange.
When Liu Rumeng walked by, many people offered their seats, their eyes filled with fear and confusion. During the break, some beauties began to cautiously approach to greet her, their tones deliberately flattering:
"Ms. Liu, have a drink of water. The training is so tiring."
"Ms. Liu, you did very well in the physical training class just now. How do you do it? Teach me."
"Sister Meng, my mother is from Shanghai, and my grandmother used to live on Xiafei Road..."
"My ancestral home is in Fujian, so we're half fellow countrymen, Sister Meng..."
Liu Rumeng wore a subtle smile, responding appropriately, nodding when appropriate and speaking when necessary. But the scorn in her heart was crystal clear. Huo Wang's face flashed through her mind, and his assertion reaffirmed: Hong Kong's social rules are like a jungle. If you possess strength, whether verbal or physical, the ability to fight back and overpower the opponent, you can immediately gain connections. The so-called ties of "ancestral roots" and "fellow townspeople" are nothing more than a balancing act of gaining favor after weighing the pros and cons.
This reality of praising the powerful and bullying the weak is cold and straightforward.
TVB Building Top Floor Monitoring Observation Room
Behind a one-way glass window, Li Haohe, Run Run Shaw, and Mona Fong stood in silence. A nearby videotape recorder slowly replayed the silent footage from the training room and the corridor outside the locker rooms. Despite the silence, the camera clearly captured every detail: Liu Rumeng's cold, sharp face during the verbal confrontation, and that swift, precise knock.
Moreover, Liu Rumeng's reactions and performance in front of the beauties today were also recorded and reported to the three people without missing a word.
"Click." The video recorder stopped and the picture froze on Liu Rumeng's back as she walked away from the fallen person.
Li Xiaohe couldn't help but take a breath, his eyes flashing with unconcealable admiration:
"Sharp! Truly sharp! Not only did she refute them to the point of shame, but her moves were so swift and precise! She doesn't look like a mainland Chinese girl visiting Hong Kong for the first time at all! Instead, she looks like... like one of those ladies who've come from a rich background and have weathered many storms! That aura, that calm and decisiveness in the face of danger... She's got the looks, the knowledge, and the cultural literacy she displayed during her training is also very impressive. She's got the skills, and she even knows self-protection techniques!"
His voice was filled with excitement, and he even smacked his lips with some regret.
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