{"id":7328,"date":"2025-07-29T08:32:25","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T06:32:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ontimestory.eu\/?p=7328"},"modified":"2025-07-29T08:32:25","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T06:32:25","slug":"doascc-chapter-54-human-confusion-behavior","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ontimestory.eu\/index.php\/2025\/07\/29\/doascc-chapter-54-human-confusion-behavior\/","title":{"rendered":"DOASCC – Chapter 54 – Human Confusion Behavior"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

The news that Xie Ran had beaten Xu Feiyan again spread quickly throughout Qixing Middle School. This time, it was no longer vague rumors but had solid eyewitnesses who came forward with firsthand accounts.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Guan Heng and his gang saw the whole incident with their own eyes. Deeply shocked, they didn\u2019t hesitate to spread the news until the entire school knew about it.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

During the spreading, they added many descriptions of their own psychological reactions at the time.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

High-frequency phrases included: \u201cshocked my mom,\u201d \u201cas soon as he made a move, you knew he was the old jungler,\u201d \u201ctoo brutal,\u201d \u201cI almost pissed my pants,\u201d and the like.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

It could be said that this fully reflected the poor vocabulary of the school underachievers.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Guan Heng and his group were already notorious rich kids in Qixing, and among the few who had the ability to confront Xu Feiyan. But even Guan Heng absolutely did not want to provoke Xu Feiyan unless it was absolutely necessary.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Because of that, Xie Ran\u2019s ruthless attack left them with an indelible psychological shadow.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Guan Heng and his gang quickly realized that this was a real big brother!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Invincible in the game, delivering heavy blows outside the game\u2014a true dual threat online and offline!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

While the news was buzzing around the school, Xu Feiyan was furiously treating his wounds in a clinic near the school.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Now that he had been reborn, preparing to perform well in the Xu family, he naturally could not let his family know he had caused trouble at school and was even beaten, so he didn\u2019t go to the school clinic but to an outside clinic for treatment.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Strangely, although Xie Ran\u2019s two attacks on him were fierce and hit his pain points directly, making Xu Feiyan feel he might die on the spot, when he checked at the clinic, all the injuries were only skin wounds, and even if examined, they might not qualify as minor injuries.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

The clinic doctor applied ointment while clicking his tongue in admiration: \u201cHow did you get these injuries? The wounds are very skillful!\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201c…\u201d Xu Feiyan glared at the doctor with a fierce look: “Shut up.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

The doctor was startled to see such a violent glare from a student for the first time and immediately fell silent.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

After the doctor finished applying the medicine and left, Liu Man and other followers who came along reported the school situation to Xu Feiyan.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cXie Ran really surprised me!\u201d Xu Feiyan laughed bitterly with anger, slamming his hand forcefully on the table, knocking everything on the table to the floor.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

With several loud clatters, instruments and medicine spilled everywhere. The doctor almost jumped up to check but was stopped by Xu Feiyan\u2019s words: “I\u2019ll compensate you ten times. Go away.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

The doctor was very angry but dared not say anything. These students were obviously from Qixing, he could not afford to offend them.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xu Feiyan\u2019s face turned so dark it seemed water could be squeezed out of it. He couldn\u2019t understand why things had developed like this.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

He had rarely lowered himself to be kinder to Xie Ran, yet received such treatment in return?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

But Xie Ran\u2019s demeanor didn\u2019t seem like someone reborn. He knew the previous Xie Ran very well. If Xie Ran had been reborn, it wouldn\u2019t be like this. The Xie Ran before death had already been crippled, how could he dare to make a move against him? How could he even have the ability to oppose him?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

If Xie Ran hadn\u2019t been reborn, and all this was only due to the butterfly effect caused by his own rebirth, then that effect was too powerful.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Back then, Xu Feiyan bullied Xie Ran relentlessly, threatening him with debt, which forced Xie Ran to submit for nearly ten years.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

This time, just because he didn\u2019t use debt to pressure Xie Ran, Xie Ran dared to attack him?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xu Feiyan couldn\u2019t help but wonder what Xie Ran had prepared over the summer before Grade 1.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

His mind raced, puzzled, until he heard Liu Man grit his teeth and say angrily: “It turns out Xie Ran has Guan Heng as a backing, no wonder he dared to fight us!\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Guan Heng!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xu Feiyan was instantly enlightened. Indeed, if anyone in Qixing could rival him, Guan Heng was definitely the first to come to mind.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

And today, Guan Heng really treated Xie Ran as a sworn brother and even tried to stand up for him.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

So it was Guan Heng who gave Xie Ran the courage!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xu Feiyan\u2019s anger grew hotter. He clearly wanted to be nicer to Xie Ran, didn\u2019t threaten him with debt as before, but Xie Ran instead teamed up with Guan Heng\u2019s big ship and even turned against him.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xu Feiyan asked with a dark face: “How did Xie Ran and Guan Heng meet?\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Liu Man was silent for a moment: “\u2026I heard it was through playing games.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xu Feiyan: ?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

He didn\u2019t understand: “Playing games?\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cA recent popular game called \u2018Endless Kill,\u2019\u201d Liu Man and his gang also played it: “Xie Ran is really good and helped Guan Heng climb many ranks.\u201d His tone was tinged with envy: “Just a few days ago, Guan Heng was one rank below me, now he\u2019s just two stars away from Glory… damn\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Glory was the highest rank in \u201cEndless Kill.\u201d Currently, no one in Qixing had reached Glory rank, otherwise, Guan Heng wouldn\u2019t be so popular.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

As a reborn adult, Xu Feiyan had long lost interest in this game. Hearing this, he felt a tightness in his chest and could not say anything.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xie Ran teamed up with Guan Heng, alright, but through a game?!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

What was Xie Ran doing? Was he giving up on himself?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

He once felt a little sorry for Xie Ran because of what happened last life, always thinking that Xie Ran\u2019s declining grades were due to bullying, and wanted to make it up to him, let him study well, get into a good school, earn a good degree.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

But it turned out Xie Ran had already fallen willingly, mixing with Guan Heng and his group of unstudious rich kids playing games.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Had it only been because he had forced Xie Ran to submit early that Xie Ran hadn\u2019t had the chance to go down that path?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xu Feiyan clenched his fists tightly, thinking that he should never have softened toward Xie Ran from the start, from the beginning, he should have forcefully kept Xie Ran under his control as before.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Liu Man mumbled: “Brother Xu, what should we do now? Xie Ran has Guan Heng backing him. If we want to mess with him, we have to consider Guan Heng\u2019s face. It\u2019s a bit tricky.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cWhat\u2019s Guan Heng?\u201d Xu Feiyan sneered coldly: “Qixing is our turf. Can he really cause trouble here?\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Liu Man and others were stunned, then quickly recovered and smiled flatteringly: “Right, almost forgot, Qixing is Brother Xu territory. Taking down Xie Ran is just a matter of minutes.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xu Feiyan glanced sideways at them and smiled even colder: “Don\u2019t make trouble for now. In a few days, Xie Ran will come to me to apologize.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Since Xie Ran had chosen to fall willingly, he shouldn\u2019t complain about repeating old tricks.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

After school in the afternoon, Xie Ran packed up and just stepped out of the classroom when he saw Guan Heng and his gang already waiting outside for him eagerly.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Seeing Xie Ran come out, Guan Heng immediately came over: “Brother Ran, want to play games together?\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

This \u201cBrother Ran\u201d was said with genuine respect, more than in the morning. That morning, Guan Heng called Xie Ran brother mostly because of his gaming skills, now it was from sincere admiration.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Among male high school students, having either gaming skills or fighting skills was enough to be called \u201cbro.\u201d Xie Ran had both, and was outstanding, plus he had beaten the school bully Xu Feiyan\u2014he was the big brother of big brothers.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xie Ran glanced at them: “Not today, got something to do.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cAh, I see\u2026\u201d Guan Heng sounded a little disappointed but dared not force Xie Ran, just sighed regretfully and was about to ask for another time.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

At that moment, Xie Ran\u2019s phone rang. The caller ID was an unfamiliar number.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xie Ran recognized the number\u2014it was the moving crew\u2019s number that Meng Feixuan had booked.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

He had gotten up early that morning and gone to Ruijin Garden for a look. With Meng Feixuan there, he didn\u2019t have to filter info himself. After a quick inspection of the apartments, he signed the lease contract with the agent and even had time to buy a new set of clothes.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

After getting the new phone, Meng Feixuan booked the moving crew online and gave them Xie Ran\u2019s new number.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xie Ran answered: “What\u2019s up?\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

The caller sounded urgent: \u201cYoung man, come back quickly. Your landlord is blocking us from moving stuff, we can\u2019t work\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xie Ran frowned slightly: “The landlord won\u2019t let you move?\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

He had never moved personally before, such trivial matters were handled by assistants. This was the first time encountering such a problem.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cThey say your lease hasn\u2019t expired, to move, you have to pay.\u201d The moving crew leader seemed upset, it was his first time dealing with such a landlord.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

From background noise, one could hear the landlord causing a scene: \u201cThe deposit isn\u2019t enough. You signed for a year, if you move, you have to pay the full year\u2019s rent.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xie Ran said: “I understand, I\u2019ll come back now. Please wait a moment.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

He put away the phone, just as Guan Heng\u2019s group watched him eagerly.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cBrother Ran, you\u2019re moving?\u201d Guan Heng asked: “Was the landlord causing trouble?\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cYeah,\u201d Xie Ran replied: “I won\u2019t be free today, you guys go by yourselves\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cWe\u2019ll help you move.\u201d Guan Heng immediately found a chance to get closer to Xie Ran, excitedly leaning in a bit and eagerly said: “With us around, your landlord definitely wouldn\u2019t dare cause trouble.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cNo need.\u201d Xie Ran was very cold in attitude: “I can handle it myself.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Guan Heng quickly waved his hand: \u201cRan, don\u2019t be polite. We don\u2019t mind the trouble\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xie Ran said: “\u2026I mind the trouble.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

That was the truth. To him, bringing along a bunch of high school students was much more troublesome than dealing with the landlord.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Guan Heng: \u201c\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Guan Heng was silent for a moment, then said bravely: \u201cI can pay to help you move.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xie Ran was also silent for a moment: \u201c\u2026Alright.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

It wasn\u2019t really for the money, mainly because Guan Heng had come this far, so it wasn\u2019t easy for him.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

On the way to the Xie family\u2019s home, Guan Heng\u2019s followers were still a bit confused. One of them tugged at Guan Heng\u2019s sleeve: \u201cBrother Heng, are we really going to to pay to help Xie Ran move?\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

They could understand splurging big money yesterday for Xie Ran to accompany them in games since he helped them rack up a lot of points.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

But paying to help him move? What kind of bizarre operation was this?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Guan Heng was also confused. He only wanted to find more chances to show off in front of Ran, but who knew Ran wouldn\u2019t appreciate it? Their back-and-forth talk made Guan Heng unsure why he ended up running a losing business.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2026It had to be said, Xie Ran really was the poorest student in all of Qixing. His money-grabbing methods were very unexpected.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Guan Heng suspected his savings would soon become Xie Ran\u2019s savings.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

He naturally couldn\u2019t admit he\u2019d lost his mind, so he cleared his throat and pretended to be profound: \u201cYou don\u2019t understand, I\u2019m casting a long line to catch a big fish.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

The followers: \u201c\u2026\u201d Although, they still felt more like sitting ducks.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

On the other side, Xie Ran also received a message from Meng Feixuan.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Meng Feixuan: [This is the first time I heard someone ask to get paid to help someone move.]<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Meng Feixuan: [This is beyond my research scope.]<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Meng Feixuan: [Added to \u2018The Human Confusing Behavior Awards.\u2019]<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

In the tube-shaped apartment building, Xie Ran\u2019s parents were already very anxious, especially his mother, who kept wiping tears.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

After Xie Ran confirmed with them last night that they were moving, they started packing overnight. In the morning, before Xie Ran left, he said he had already found a moving team to come and help, so they could rest assured and wait.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

By evening, sure enough, a moving team came. They were happily preparing to move things when the landlord suddenly came with her brothers and relatives to block the moving team, claiming the Xie family broke the contract early and forced Xie Ran\u2019s parents to pay a full year\u2019s rent before allowing the move.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

This was obviously bullying. Xie Ran\u2019s parents had paid two months\u2019 deposit to the landlord, which was not a small sum for them, but since they were moving early, they took the deposit as a penalty and didn\u2019t ask the landlord for a refund.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Unexpectedly, the landlord then produced the lease contract. Xie Ran\u2019s parents found out the contract had a vague clause stating that tenants who moved early must pay the full rent for the agreed lease term.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

By normal understanding, this clause meant paying rent for the period they actually lived there, and that was how Xie Ran\u2019s parents understood it when signing.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

But the landlord insisted the contract required paying the entire year\u2019s rent regardless.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Moreover, knowing the vague contract wasn\u2019t enough, the landlord brought people to block the way, using both threats and force.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xie Ran\u2019s parents didn\u2019t expect this. Since Xie\u2019s mother got sick, their family fortune declined, and many relatives rarely visited. They couldn\u2019t get help quickly.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

The moving team had a few people, but they were just paid workers who didn\u2019t want to get involved in disputes. After making a phone call, they hid outside the building to smoke.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

The landlord blocked Xie Ran\u2019s parents inside the house, eating sunflower seeds and laughing: \u201cOld Xie, you have money to live at Ruijin, don\u2019t act poor over this rent.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xie Ran\u2019s father glared: \u201cWe never owed you rent, and we gave you the deposit. Aren\u2019t you bullying us?\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cWhat bullying? Old Xie, be reasonable. I\u2019m just following the contract. Even if you sue, I\u2019m in the right.\u201d The landlord raised her voice, intimidating Xie Ran\u2019s father: “You signed it yourself. If you didn\u2019t agree, you could have refused to sign. Now you say I\u2019m bullying you? You\u2019re the unreasonable one!\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cSis, why waste time with them?\u201d The landlord\u2019s brother impatiently stepped forward, threateningly looking at Xie\u2019s father: “I heard you have a son still in school. It should be time for him to come home. You wouldn\u2019t want to argue in front of the kid, would you?\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cWhat do you want?\u201d Xie\u2019s mother became anxious: “Don\u2019t involve the children in adult matters.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Mentioning Xie Ran made the landlord even angrier. She sneered: \u201cThat kid of yours is something else. He was the one pushing to move, and he dared to demand money from me and snub me. He just needs discipline\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xie\u2019s father held back until now, but couldn\u2019t anymore. He suddenly stood up: \u201cDon\u2019t push people too far!\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cWhoa, whoa, whoa, what\u2019s this? Want to fight?\u201d The landlord\u2019s brother stepped forward and pushed Xie\u2019s father hard: “You started it. Don\u2019t say we\u2019re bullying.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Caught off guard, Xie\u2019s father stumbled and nearly fell. Xie\u2019s mother panicked: \u201cOld Xie!\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

The landlord\u2019s brother was about to strike again: \u201cYou don\u2019t want the drink, you get the punishment\u2014\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Before he could finish, someone grabbed his wrist from behind with skilled force, tightly holding him, preventing movement.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cWho is it?\u201d The landlord\u2019s brother turned around and saw a slender young boy had appeared behind him.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xie Ran stood tall, backlit by outdoor light, looking indifferent at the roomful of people. He gripped the landlord\u2019s brother\u2019s wrist and threw him back and forth. The landlord\u2019s brother staggered on the spot.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Seeing it was Xie Ran, his mother became anxious: \u201cRan, go outside first and wait. Let us handle this\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

The landlord wouldn\u2019t let Xie Ran leave. She blocked the door with her plump body and waved the lease contract, smiling: \u201cTop student, you came back just in time. You\u2019ve read books, you should know the contract in black and white, right?\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xie\u2019s father hurried forward: \u201cThis is an adult matter. Don\u2019t trouble the kid\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cNo problem, leave it to the lawyer.\u201d Xie Ran interrupted, glanced coldly at the landlord: “Talk to my lawyer.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

In his original world, contract traps were nothing. He didn\u2019t need to show up personally, his assistant could solve it.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

It was the same now.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cLawyer?\u201d Everyone was stunned, confused.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

The landlord was also stunned. Then her phone rang. She suspiciously answered, and a mature man\u2019s voice came through: \u201cHello, I am Xie Ran\u2019s legal representative Meng Feixuan. I have been authorized by Mr. Xie to file a formal lawsuit against you for including illegal and unfair clauses in the contract\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

The landlord had deliberately consulted someone to do this. She knew the contract wouldn\u2019t hold up legally, but she took advantage of the tenants\u2019 ignorance and her family\u2019s numbers to pressure them, hoping to squeeze as much as possible.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

She never expected someone would actually find a lawyer to confront her.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

The man on the phone spoke firmly and seriously, clearly very familiar with the law. He precisely pointed out the legal loopholes in her contract and cited laws against her usual bullying of tenants.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

If the landlord initially doubted the caller, she no longer did. His professionalism and courtroom lawyer tone proved he wasn\u2019t an imposter.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Finally, Meng Feixuan delivered a precise blow: \u201c\u2026To my knowledge, your lease contract was never registered with the tax office. The amount of tax evasion is huge.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

The landlord\u2019s face immediately changed: \u201cAre you trying to threaten me?\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cThis kid really found a lawyer?\u201d The landlord\u2019s brother, overhearing, grabbed the phone and sneered: \u201cTop student, your brain must be broken from studying. Hiring a lawyer? Don\u2019t you know this is our turf? Even if the emperor came, it wouldn\u2019t help\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

The landlord\u2019s family were local bullies, which explained their arrogance.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xie Ran\u2019s phone vibrated. He answered. Meng Feixuan\u2019s voice came through: \u201cSir, don\u2019t worry. This kind of case is common in disputes.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xie Ran: \u201cOkay.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

He already knew, but before, his assistant handled things, he didn\u2019t need to get involved.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Meng Feixuan continued: \u201cI can handle it normally, but it will take some time. If you want it fast, there is another way\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cBrat, still on the phone? I told you, no one can help\u2026\u201d The landlord\u2019s brother, still bitter after being thrown by Xie Ran, was even more disgusted to see him call a lawyer and acted to teach him a lesson.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Before he finished, Xie Ran suddenly looked up and fiercely kicked, hitting the landlord\u2019s brother\u2019s stomach with a heavy \u201cthud.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xie Ran had been kicking Xu Feiyan a lot recently and was pretty good at it.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

The landlord\u2019s brother screamed unexpectedly and flew back in an arc, hitting the ground hard.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

The scene was brutal.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cWhat are you doing!\u201d The landlord and her family didn\u2019t expect Xie Ran to suddenly attack so cleanly. They were stunned. Her brother was furious and quickly blocked the door: “Don\u2019t let him escape!\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

But Xie Ran had no intention of running. He stood silently, tall and indifferent. Although just a not-very-strong high school student, he exuded an inexplicable aura of superiority, looking down on them.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

At that moment, chaotic footsteps came from outside. Someone shouted: \u201cRan, we\u2019re here.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

The landlord\u2019s family looked out and were stunned.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Outside the small house appeared a group of boys about Xie Ran\u2019s age.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Though young, they were all just finishing growing into their bodies, especially Guan Heng and the others, well-nourished and big. The landlord\u2019s brothers looked small compared to them.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

High school boys were at their most energetic. A group standing there looked like gangsters from a movie.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

The landlord\u2019s family was shocked. The landlord shouted: \u201cWho\u2026 who are you?\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cWe\u2019re Ran\u2019s brothers. We heard someone was bullying Ran\u2019s family, so we came to check it out!\u201d Guan Heng looked the landlord\u2019s brothers up and down with contempt: “Damn, I thought you were tough. Turns out you\u2019re just a bunch of old fogies!\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

The landlord\u2019s brothers: \u201c\u2026\u201d They were only in their forties or fifties!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

The landlord\u2019s phone rang again. It was the same lawyer, Meng Feixuan.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Meng\u2019s voice was steady and experienced, with a bit of a sly veteran tone: \u201cAre you thinking of settling publicly, or privately?\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Author\u2019s note:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Boss Xie: Your savings are fine, the next moment, they\u2019re mine.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Mark: I\u2019ll draft the contract. (Expert mode)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Guan Heng: qwq<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Sitting ducks = suckers.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

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