Chapter 1585 - 1586: Equality
The girl tilted her oilcloth umbrella, gazing at Yang Fei's handsome face, and shyly smiled.
"My name is Shui Rou, Miss Liu asked me to bring you food, you can just call me Arou."
After a busy night, Yang Fei was so hungry he felt like a bird in his mouth.
He sniffed the steaming food in the basket, and his spirits lifted, rubbing his hands in anticipation.
"Great, I'm just hungry, let's go, let's eat at our courtyard."
As he spoke, he took the basket from Shui Rou's hands, and the two of them walked forward together.
Shui Rou walked alongside Yang Fei, smelling his strong masculine scent, her face turned red, and she slowed down half a step.
"Mr. Yang Fei, you're a respectable person, I dare not walk with you, otherwise others will mock me."
Yang Fei chuckled: "Why so many concerns? Since we met, we're friends, and friends don't distinguish between high and low status."
Shui Rou, excited, her face flushed, her eyes showed a glimmer of surprise, but in the end, she lowered her head in disappointment.
"I dare not overstep with Mr. Yang Fei, I'm just your cook."
Yang Fei looked at this young, innocent girl, stopped, and let out a long sigh.
"All people are born equal, there's no high or low status, if you keep saying this, we can't have a conversation."
Hearing Yang Fei's words, Shui Rou blushed and walked shoulder to shoulder with Yang Fei to the courtyard.
On either side of the long street, there were many pretty girls, secretly watching Yang Fei, whispering and giggling.
Yun Fei and Shui Rou arrived at the courtyard, Xiao Xuanya lazily made a pot of tea.
Seeing a little girl following behind Yang Fei, Xiao Xuanya couldn't help but roll her eyes charmingly.
"Yang Fei, you really have no shame! Just arrived here and already deceiving little girls?"
Yang Fei sighed: "With Xiao Yaojing holding the fort, I wouldn't dare fool around."
He said, pointing at Shui Rou: "This is Miss Shui Rou, who cooks for us."
Shui Rou, knowing Xiao Xuanya's status, respectfully bowed to her, and then took out the food from the basket.
As the small dishes were placed out, Yang Fei's eyes lit up, and even Xiao Xuanya nodded in approval.
These small dishes had color, aroma, and taste, with a special flavor.
Shui Rou placed the food on the table and respectfully took two steps back.
"Please, enjoy your meal, I will take the dishes back after you're done."
Yang Fei saw Shui Rou standing respectfully, feeling odd.
"Aren't you going to eat?"
Shui Rou lowered her gaze and stood subserviently like a real servant.
"I dare not dine with Mr. Yang and Miss Xiao, you are esteemed guests of Miss Liu, and my status is not worthy."
Without further explanation, Yang Fei pulled Shui Rou to the table, pressing his hands on her shoulders and making her sit down.
"I have this issue, I can't eat if I'm being watched. You watch me, and I won't be able to eat, join us."
Shui Rou was at a loss, eyes wide as she looked at Xiao Xuanya.
Xiao Xuanya smiled sweetly, looking gently at Shui Rou.
"This guy is a rogue; if you treat him as a master, he won't be able to eat, join us."
With Xiao Xuanya's words sealing her fate, Shui Rou picked up a bowl.
The three of them ate, and Shui Rou tidied up the dishes, bidding farewell to Yang Fei and Xiao Xuanya.
Just as she stepped out of the courtyard, a brawny dark-skinned big man burst in.
At the sight of the big man, Shui Rou retreated in terror as if she had seen a plague, her face pale.
The big man sneered upon seeing Shui Rou.
"Shui Rou, I didn't expect you'd actually be here flirting with a pretty boy, you're my woman, I'll beat you to death."
As the big man spoke, he swung a palm the size of a fan at Shui Rou.
Yang Fei, chatting and laughing with Xiao Xuanya, suddenly saw the big man about to hit a woman, and made a sound of surprise.
He flicked his finger lightly, sending a chicken bone flying, hitting the big man's Qu City Acupoint on his arm.
The big man grunted, his raised arm drooping down instantly.
The sudden sharp pain paralyzed half his body, sapping his strength.
Yang Fei stood up and walked over.
"Shui Rou, what's going on? Who is this guy?"
Shui Rou, terrified, didn't dare to speak, trembling all over.
Yang Fei didn't use his Essence Qi or strike with lethal force.
The big man's arm only went numb temporarily from the chicken bone, now returning to normal.
This fool didn't realize he'd been tricked by Yang Fei; seeing Yang Fei speak up for Shui Rou, his suspicion grew.
"I'm Shui Rou's man, who are you, pretty boy? Why is Shui Rou with you in this courtyard?"
Hearing the man's words, Shui Rou shouted from behind Yang Fei.
"No, he's not my man, I have nothing to do with him."
The big man sneered, his face grim.
"I'm the strongest man in Li Wang Town, you're the most beautiful woman in Li Wang Town."
"Your mother already accepted my betrothal gift, why aren't you my woman? Talk back again and I'll beat you to death."
As he spoke, he bypassed Yang Fei fiercely, charging at Shui Rou again.
Yang Fei reached out, blocking the big man, his expression turned icy.
He said calmly: "Let's talk it over; don't hit women."
The big man erupted angrily, cursing.
"Damn it, what's wrong with hitting a woman?"
"She's my woman, and I bought her like livestock, I'll mess with her as I please."
The big man already suspected Shui Rou of being seduced by Yang Fei; now, seeing Yang Fei defend her, his anger flared.
Around the courtyard entrance, many onlookers gathered, including quite a few young, pretty girls.
Everyone watched the big man's ferocious demeanor, discussing among themselves.
"This young man is in for trouble, Buck is a disciple of the Karate dojo, no one in Li Wang Town can beat him."
"Poor Shui Rou, her money-loving mom has ruined her life."
"Buck is so ruthless, even if her mom didn't love money, she couldn't refuse Buck's betrothal gift."
"This gentleman must be here on vacation; with those skinny arms and legs, how can he withstand a punch from Buck?"
...
Buck listened to the crowd's discussions, feeling very proud.
Standing over 1.9 meters tall, he looked down at Yang Fei.
"Kid, did you hear that? I'm an outer door disciple of the Qianji Style Karate Dojo."
"Offending me is offending the people of Sang Country; can you afford that?"
Yang Fei's eyebrows had initially risen sharply, his eyes carrying a subtle intent to kill.
But he restrained himself, unwilling to strike ordinary people.
Yet now, hearing the big man's words, he unexpectedly chuckled.
"Just what I needed, some fun. You're walking into it."
As he finished, he raised his palm, swinging it lightly, slapping the big man's cheek.
Bam!
The big man's massive body, like that of a wild bull, was instantly sent flying.
He traced a beautiful arc through the air, crashing down in front of the courtyard entrance.