Smack!
Richard Si was still in a daze when a crisp, heavy slap landed on his right cheek, twisting his face sideways. With a thud, he crashed to the ground.
Richard!
Cindy Chen's pretty face changed instantly. She rushed over to help Richard Si up, her face full of anger. Just as she turned to confront the sudden newcomer, ready to curse, she was slapped before she could even open her mouth. Richard, half his face already swollen, quickly covered her mouth with his hand.
When Richard Si saw the newcomer's waist token marked with two pill icons, his face went white with shock. He scrambled up from the ground, bowing respectfully: "Sorry! I didn't realize Little Doctor Liu was here! Blocking your path was my fault! I deserved that! Thank you for teaching me a lesson, Little Doctor Liu!"
Facing Gary Liu, Richard Si had no arrogance left. At this moment, he was like a primary schooler who'd made a mistake—head down, trembling with fear.
Cindy Chen quickly realized what was happening, her pretty face turning pale. She shivered, not daring to say a word.
Gary Liu stood with his hands behind his back, Leo Liu trailing behind him. Seeing the crowd's fearful expressions toward Gary, Leo couldn't help feeling a surge of excitement inside.
Ivy Liang looked at Evan Lin standing in front of her and sighed.
Little Doctor Liu, do you have any instructions?
Byron Liu, seeing Gary Liu glance in their direction, felt uneasy. He stepped forward and bowed respectfully.
Move aside. I'm not here for you.
Gary Liu replied calmly, and Byron Liu's face flickered with uncertainty. Still, he had no choice but to step back a little, casting a suspicious glance at Leo Liu.
He thought Leo Liu was the one who'd provoked Gary, but to his surprise, Leo looked just as bewildered and afraid.
Are you the kid who bullied my little brother?
In the eyes of the crowd, Gary Liu took a few more steps forward, then stopped. He fixed his gaze on the boy standing beside Leo Liu, his tone icy.
Gary Liu scrutinized the boy before him—a firm face, a hint of maturity and steadiness, neither burly nor frail. In every way, he looked just like an ordinary high schooler.
That wasn't bullying. That was education.
Evan Lin replied coolly, needle sharp against needle sharp. The onlookers sensed trouble and were badly shaken by his words, staring at him as if he were already a dead man.
You think you can educate me? Who do you think you are! You're just a bumpkin who transferred from some rural county to Capitalview First High!