Leonard turned his head as he heard someone call his name. After he saw the balding teacher, his face froze for a moment. Then he exclaimed in delight, âMr. Yerburge, are you still teaching at this university?â
Kendrick had been Leonardâs academic advisor during his university years. He had just started teaching then, and he was not much older. His relationship with Leonard and the other students was very friendly, almost like friends.
Even then, Kendrick had been slightly balding. Little did Leonard expect that, after three years apart, Kendrick had become completely bald.
Kendrick also looked pleasantly surprised.
âYes, Iâve always stayed at the university. I heard you got into some trouble.â
Kendrick did not dare to mention Leonardâs time in prison directly.
By this time, Dennis had gotten up from the ground. He pointed at Leonard and yelled, âKiddo, youâre courting death. How dare you push me!â
âWho pushed you? Youâre as clumsy as a pig and fell on your own.â
Leonard smirked, hands in his pockets.
Kendrickâs expression changed, and he hurriedly grabbed Leonardâs hand. He said in a low voice, âLeonard, what did you do to upset him? Heâs the boss of Fanco Group, and heâs got many people under him. Letâs get out of here before itâs too late.â
Kendrick was worried about Leonard.
Kendrick had always been easygoing, which was why he was able to get along with Leonard and his classmates. But he also had a downside. He was rather timid.
Leonard just laughed. âDonât worry. Iâm not scared of this fat slob.â
Kendrick grew even more anxious at Leonardâs words.
âLeonard, donât be foolish. You just got out of prison. Do you want to go back in?
âAnd these people are really vicious. If you provoke him, he could really kill you.â
Kendrickâs voice trembled.
The onlookers were whispering among themselves.
âThat seems to be one of our teachers. From what heâs saying, this guy must be our senior.â
âHeâs in trouble now because he has provoked Dennis.â
Dennis looked very fierce, and the fact that Leonard was their senior made the students worry for him.
âKiddo, Iâm going to kill you.â
Dennis raised his fist again to hit Leonard.
But this time, Leonard did not dodge. Instead, he lifted his leg and kicked Dennis in his belly.
Immediately, Dennis lost his balance and stumbled backward.
He fell flat on his backside.
âHey, fat pig, youâre so clumsy and still want to hit me, huh! Look at yourself.â
With that, Leonard stepped forward and stomped on Dennisâs face. He even spat on him.
At that moment, many of the onlookers felt a shiver down their spines.
Nobody expected Leonard to dare step on Dennisâs face and spit at him.
Kendrickâs heart skipped a beat.
He knew Leonard was in for trouble.
Back in their school days, Leonard was always impulsive. To Kendrickâs surprise, three years in jail didnât change him.
Dennis was the boss of the Fanco Group, not someone to be trifled with.
Emily came over to help Dennis up, hoping to take him away.
11:021 But Dennis had been deeply insulted. He wouldnât let it go easily.
Having been humiliated in front of so many people, he was sure to retaliate.
Pushing away Emily, who was trying to help him, he pointed at Leonard and cursed, âNo one in Newden City has ever dared to hit me. I must make you pay today.â
He reached into his bag, pulled out his phone, and started making calls.
As he dialed, he threatened, âYouâre about to find out what happens when you mess with me.â
âIn a moment, even if you beg, I wonât let you off.â
âIs that so?â
Leonard retorted, walking over and kicking Dennis in the stomach.
âBang!â
Dennis fell to the ground again, his phone flying out of his hand.
This scene sent chills through the many onlookers.
Dennis picked up his phone from the ground and sneered, âThe more arrogant you are now, the more miserable youâll be later.â
Kendrick was terrified. He quickly said, âLeonard, letâs go. Once Dennisâs men show up, we wonât be able to escape.â
Leonard, however, casually put his hands in his pockets and laughed. âLet him call whoever he wants.â
Sweat dripped down Kendrickâs face as he cried out, âLeonard, weâre just ordinary people. We canât afford to mess with a bully like him.â
The surrounding students nodded in agreement.
They looked at Leonard with pity, thinking he was being reckless.
If Dennis was already calling for backup, why wasnât Leonard running? Was he crazy?
âDennis is crazy. Once Dennisâ men arrive, theyâll likely kill Leonard.â
âWe should get out of here. Later, we might not be able to leave.â
âI heard Dennisâs company is nearby.â
Everyone was anxious for Leonard.
However, Leonard himself seemed unbothered.
Emily ran over and said, âDennis, forget it. Leonard isnât easy to deal with.â
But Dennis shoved her aside.
âGet lost.â He snapped. âYouâre afraid Iâll kill your exâboyfriend, right?â
âWhen youâre with me, you should be focused on me alone. Donât ever think about other men!â
At that moment, the phone call went through.
Dennis yelled into the phone, âGet the men together now. Bring your tools, and weâre seeing blood today.â
He hung up the phone straight after speaking. Smirking, he moved toward Leonard.
âKiddo, my men are on their way. You better start shopping for your coffin.â
As soon as Dennis finished speaking.
âSmack!â
A crisp sound echoed.
Leonard swung his hand, slapping Dennis right across his face.
âStay away from me. Your breath stinks,â
Leonard said calmly.
Everyone present was stunned.
Leonard was being too arrogant. Despite the situation, he dared to slap Dennis.
11:02 Was he trying to escalate the situation?
âLeonard, listen to me. Run,â advised Kendrick, who was nearly frightened into fainting by Leonard.
Dennis pointed at Kendrick and yelled, âYouâre his teacher, huh! Iâll remember you. You want him to run? You wonât be able to leave either. Iâll break your legs too.â
Upon hearing this, Kendrick shivered in fear.
He hadnât expected that by helping Leonard, he would also incur Dennisâs wrath. What could he do now?
At that moment, several cars were speeding down the street.
There were sedans and business vehicles, more than a dozen in total.
They appeared quickly and stopped not far away.
Then, a horde of strong, fierce men rushed out of the cars, about thirty of them.
The leader held a large knife, shouting as he walked, âWho the hell dares harm Mr. Wright? Iâll kill him.â