After Tang Xiaoxiao stated that she had no martial arts skills whatsoever, Gao Yong stood with his legs apart in the center of the room, signaling Tang Xiaoxiao to attack him with all his might.
Tang Xiaoxiao hesitated for a moment, then looked at Gao Yong's hard muscles. With such a strong body, he should be able to withstand a punch from her, right?
Despite thinking this way, Tang Xiaoxiao still left herself some room for maneuver. After getting into position, she punched the other person hard in the stomach.
As the fist made contact with the body, Tang Xiaoxiao could feel the other person's firm abdominal muscles through the thin fabric of their shirt; they were as hard as stone.
Gao Yong felt a tremendous force strike him, and couldn't help but groan. He involuntarily took two steps back, and his face immediately showed shock and disbelief.
He Zhan, who was watching from the side, was also surprised.
He knew Gao Yong's strength best, and he often learned some simple techniques under Gao Yong's guidance, but even when he made a move, he couldn't make Gao Yong move even half a step with his full strength.
How much strength could Tang Xiaoxiao, such a frail little girl, possibly have?
"Are you alright?" Tang Xiaoxiao was a little at a loss. She didn't really know how strong she was, but she usually consciously restrained herself. Even when she kicked Chen Yong last time, she controlled her strength. Today, she only used eight-tenths of her strength against Gao Yong, a master. She thought that since the other party was a strong person, he wouldn't be unable to withstand it.
"It's nothing," Gao Yong straightened up and rubbed his stomach. Tang Xiaoxiao's punch had indeed caught him off guard, but it hadn't caused any serious injury, just a slight ache. Then he asked, "Is your strength natural?"
"Yeah, I don't know either. Anyway, I usually feel like I can lift heavy things quite easily." Tang Xiaoxiao said somewhat guiltily.
Gao Yong looked at her with a complicated expression.
With her exceptional flexibility and innate strength, she would be an exceptional talent in the military if she were willing to endure hardship.
What a pity.
However, given how outstanding she was, he was less resistant to teaching her kung fu.
Tang Xiaoxiao naturally noticed the change in his attitude, even though his face remained expressionless.
She had anticipated that the other party would not think highly of her at first. Her appearance did indeed make her look weak and frail. Gao Yong was a true master, and it was natural that the other party would be unwilling to teach a young girl like her.
But it doesn't matter, she's changed the other person's mind now, hasn't she?
The two officially established a temporary master-disciple relationship. Tang Xiaoxiao would come to receive guidance from Gao Yong three days a week. Since Grandpa He was now retired and rarely went out, Gao Yong, as his bodyguard, would naturally not leave. Tang Xiaoxiao could simply come to the He family villa.
However, if that's the case, we'll inevitably have to come over frequently and cause trouble for the He family in the future.
He Zhan said that it had no impact at all. He was usually busy with work, and apart from the servants, there was only his grandfather at home. Tang Xiaoxiao's arrival would not disturb him at all. On the contrary, Tang Xiaoxiao's expertise in flower cultivation alone would make his grandfather welcome her with great enthusiasm.
In fact, this room, filled with various fitness and training equipment, was specially prepared for Gao Yong. As a special forces soldier who was used to military life, he now spends all his time with Grandpa He. If he doesn't have a way to release his excessive energy, he will get sick sooner or later.
Even if he didn't teach Tang Xiaoxiao, Gao Yong would still spend a long time here every day.
Three hours later, Tang Xiaoxiao walked out of the activity room, drenched in sweat. Although every part of her body ached, she looked excited.
She wouldn't have stopped if Gao Yong hadn't said that continuing the training would damage her body.
Gao Yong is a former special forces soldier. When he was on missions, he always faced vicious criminals. His moves were all deadly strikes aimed directly at the enemy's vitals, without any fancy techniques. Elegance was not his concern; controlling his opponent as quickly as possible was his priority.
Tang Xiaoxiao said that this was exactly what she wanted.
However, Gao Yong also warned her that because she was naturally much stronger than the average person, she had to control her strength when she made a move, otherwise it could easily cause serious consequences.
Tang Xiaoxiao readily agreed.
After all, the probability of encountering truly wicked people in one's daily life is very small. If she were to go all out against a thug, the other party might be crippled, which would be too harsh a punishment and would cause her a lot of trouble.
Therefore, while learning how to fight, she was also practicing how to precisely control her strength.
Soaked in sweat, Tang Xiaoxiao felt quite uncomfortable. After saying goodbye to Grandpa He, He Zhan escorted her out of the villa area. The He family naturally provided guest rooms for guests to freshen up, but Tang Xiaoxiao had not brought any change of clothes and felt embarrassed to trouble them on her first visit, so she could only decline.
He Zhan probably understood Tang Xiaoxiao's concerns, so he didn't say much and saw her out. He then got Tang Xiaoxiao a temporary access pass at the gate so she could come over later. After exchanging a few pleasantries, they said goodbye.
After Tang Xiaoxiao drove away, He Zhan returned to his villa. As soon as he entered, he saw the old man sitting in a chair, holding the brocade box that Tang Xiaoxiao had given him.
Upon seeing He Zhan return, the old man sighed solemnly and said, "This young lady is extraordinary. You must try your best to get along with her in the future, and never offend her."
He Zhan was puzzled by the old man's sigh. He stepped forward and saw what his father was holding, and his pupils contracted involuntarily.
Having navigated the business world for so many years, He Zhan's eye for quality is naturally excellent. The purplish-black Ganoderma lucidum in the box exuded a rich medicinal fragrance, making it clear at a glance that it was no ordinary product.
The old man said, "Even with our family's resources, we couldn't find this quality of Ganoderma lucidum in City A."
He Zhan wholeheartedly agreed.
Top-quality medicinal herbs cannot be bought with money alone; often, they require status and connections, and are rare and hard to come by. He had visited Tang Xiaoxiao's home many times, and in his eyes, the Tang family was just an ordinary small-town family. Tang Xiaoxiao, this young girl, might have some unique skills in growing flowers and plants, and her vision and courage were also good, but not enough to warrant his attention.
When Tang Xiaoxiao initially proposed a collaboration with his restaurant, he felt that his previous transactions with her had been quite pleasant, and he didn't feel obligated to refuse a pretty young woman's reasonable request, so he gave her the opportunity. However, the quality of the fruits and vegetables Tang Xiaoxiao provided exceeded his expectations, bringing him considerable profits, which gradually led him to become closer to her.
Despite their close relationship, Tang Xiaoxiao was too young. Although she was exceptionally beautiful, he had no ulterior motives and only regarded her as a little sister.
But today's events have made him reconsider his actions.
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