Chapter 35: A Scoundrel Like Me Can’t Be Held Back by Anyone

Chapter 35: A Scoundrel Like Me Can't Be Held Back by Anyone

The fat guy rolled around in pain, finally managing to crawl up while Jian Li was busy beating someone else.

When he turned his head and glared at Jian Yue with a grimace, his chubby face showed no signs of injury.

"Jian Yue, you wait and see. This isn’t over. I’m going to tell my mom..."

Before he could finish, a figure leaped up and slapped him from above.

"Ahh—"

The fat guy screamed in agony and rolled back onto the ground.

Jian Li stood over him, stepping on his head. "Kid, go back and tell your mom it was me who beat you up. Let’s see how capable she is to get me locked up."

"If she can’t, I’ll come here every day,"

"Every time I see you, I’ll beat you up!"

Hearing this, the fat guy nearly peed himself, too scared to resist anymore.

After all... this guy hits too hard; he couldn’t take it!

If he came every day,

wouldn’t he turn into a punching bag?!

"Big brother, I was wrong. I won’t act arrogant anymore! Can you spare me?!" Tears streamed down the fat guy's face.

Once he started pleading, there was no stopping.

Seeing this, the other lackeys followed suit. "Big brother, we won’t bully Jian Yue anymore. From now on, he’s the school bully, and we’ll follow his lead!"

"Hmph, who cares!" Jian Yue sneered.

He came to school to study, not to fight.

If possible, he’d rather be invisible!

"That’s better," Jian Li lifted his foot and slowly squatted down. When he raised his hand, the fat guy flinched, but then realized the fierce big brother was just patting his cheek. "Don’t think that because your parents have money and power, you can do whatever you want."

"This is a society governed by law. If you get too cocky, even your parents can’t protect you."

With that, Jian Li stood up and hooked his arm around Jian Yue’s neck. "Come on, little bro, let’s go eat."

Once they left the secluded alley, Jian Yue broke free from Jian Li’s grip. "Brother, you were too violent just now."

Jian Li glanced sideways. "Isn’t using violence to stop violence justified? Do you want to use morality to bind them?"

"You need to have morals first. A scoundrel like me can’t be bound by anyone."

"...” Jian Yue narrowed his eyes. "To be honest, did you take the wrong medicine?!"

Jian Li raised an eyebrow. "What? You think I’m sick?"

Jian Yue nodded. "Pretty badly. It’s like you’ve shed your skin and I don’t recognize you anymore!"

Jian Li smiled faintly and extended his hand. "Then let’s get reacquainted. My name is Jian Li, and I’m your brother now."

Jian Yue stopped, paused for a few seconds, and then pushed his hand away. "Stop joking around. I haven’t forgiven you for what happened before!"

He walked ahead quickly, seemingly noticing that Jian Li wasn’t following, and deliberately slowed down.

Seeing this, Jian Li couldn’t help but smile. Indeed, he had a kid’s temper.

The two brothers ate some fast food near the school. After settling the bill and preparing to leave, Jian Li called out to Jian Yue. "What’s your WeChat name?"

"Huh," Jian Yue scoffed. "Since you’re with President Lu, you’ve forgotten your own brother’s name?"

"With President Lu?"

So that’s why he’s upset. Jian Li found it amusing. "Have you been watching variety shows lately?"

"No, I’m a student, and my studies come first." Jian Yue seemed to remember something, and his face turned slightly red. "Besides, aren’t all the resources coming from Lu Siqi?"

"You haven’t given much, have you?!"

Even if he was naive, he could understand the content of his father’s flattering phone call.

Talking about sending Jian Li to Lu Siqi’s bed, letting him do whatever he wanted!

Because of this, Jian Yue had a falling out with his father, even drawing a knife.

But the person involved didn’t resist at all...

Later, he decided to let it go; after all, it wasn’t his life, and he couldn’t interfere so much!

Jian Li thought for a moment. "Indeed, I haven’t given much."

How much effort did it take to send those two to the hospital?!

I should eat something good later to replenish myself!

Hearing the answer, Jian Yue became furious and frustrated, his face turning red as if it would bleed. He stomped his foot in frustration. "You’re beyond saving!"

With that, he stormed off towards the school.

Jian Li felt confused but didn’t bother chasing after him.

Still, Jian Yue turned around in exasperation, "My WeChat name is 'Yue'!"

"Got it! Don't ask me again!"

Jian Li curled the corner of his mouth and made an 'OK' gesture.

Then, in the next second, he saw his flustered little brother storming off to school angrily.

When Jian Yue finally sat down in the classroom, he felt his phone vibrate.

Curious, as no one usually contacted him, he pulled it out to check and found a transfer record from his older brother—exactly ten thousand yuan.

Jian Yue was startled and immediately sent a message, "Where did you get so much money?"

"Hehe, your brother had a small windfall recently. Casual jpg."

"Small windfall?" Jian Yue didn’t believe it, "It's not from selling yourself, is it?"

Jian Li pouted, "Can we talk without personal attacks? Do you think I'm worth only ten thousand? Please upgrade to 10G internet speed."

After reading this, Jian Yue didn’t reply anymore.

It was still lunch break, so he opened Weibo and glanced at Jian Li’s official account. Half a second later, he suddenly exclaimed, "Holy crap, five million followers?!"

The classmates napping nearby were startled awake, rubbing their eyes, "Who? Five million?"

———

After settling the school issues, Jian Li didn’t go home but went straight to the talent agency.

As soon as he stepped out of the elevator, he ran into some new recruits.

"Hello, Brother Li!"

Several new recruits bowed in unison.

Jian Li was taken aback, "Hello, hello."

"Please, Brother Li!" The new recruits stepped aside, gesturing politely.

Jian Li nodded and walked past.

Once he was far enough away, the new recruits dared to take the elevator.

As the reinforced door closed, they started discussing,

"This company doesn’t have the tradition of seniors beating up newcomers, right?!"

"Wah, I want to ask too! If Brother Li were to do it, I doubt I could survive until my debut!"

"It shouldn’t happen here; we’re not in Korea, where bullying is common!"

"Although... Brother Li is really handsome! I signed with this company because of him!"

"..."

Jian Li entered the agent’s office, intending to explain, but then noticed an unexpected visitor on the sofa.

He was puzzled for a moment, "Huo Xiao? What are you doing here?"

Li Lu winked, smiling mischievously, "Brother Xiao was worried and came here specially!"

"Worried about me? You can leave now; I’m fine." Jian Li casually sat down, crossing his legs.

Before Huo Xiao could speak, Li Lu glared at him, "Jian Li, why can’t you appreciate the kindness?"

"You just got here, and you’re already kicking people out?"

Huo Xiao curled the corner of his mouth, "No worries, I have thick skin. I won’t leave even if you kick me out."

Jian Li, "...This villain character is off!"

Li Lu, "...Isn’t this close-up drama exactly what we wanted?"