Chapter 17 A Small Man Lacking Confidence, Friendship Forged Through Conflict

Song Kai gulped audibly, his eyes lingering on the woman's long legs for a whole second before he reluctantly lifted his gaze to meet hers. The woman across from him had short hair, wore no makeup, and was quite pretty, her eyes bright and piercing. At this moment, she was staring at Song Kai, and he stared right back.

Suddenly, the woman flung the pillow she was holding at Song Kai, shouting, “Thief!”

“I’m not—” Song Kai barely had time to explain before the pillow smacked him square in the face. Anger welled up inside him. Damn it, this is my house! How did I become the thief here?

While he was still fuming, the woman charged at him and swept his legs out from under him. With a thud, Song Kai crashed heavily to the floor, pain shooting through his back. In that instant, he finally realized that this baffling woman actually knew how to fight!

As he was trying to process this, the woman raised her long leg and aimed a savage kick at his abdomen. If that landed, his ribs would surely snap. Song Kai couldn’t spare a glance at the scenery beneath her short skirt now; both hands shot out to block her kick. The blow didn’t hit his stomach, but the force was tremendous. Song Kai slid across the floor like a skateboard, propelled by her kick, and slammed into the sofa with a bang.

“So you know a couple of moves. No wonder you’re so bold!” the woman called out, then rushed at him again.

Song Kai’s temper flared—who’s afraid of whom? When she came at him, he seized the opportunity and swept his leg at her ankle. The woman staggered. Seizing the moment, Song Kai grabbed her other leg and threw her in a wrestling move.

With a heavy thud, she hit the floor. But Song Kai had clearly underestimated her. As soon as she landed, she raised her small fist and aimed a punch straight at his crotch. Song Kai was terrified and quickly blocked her hand, and the two of them began grappling on the floor, rolling and tangling together.

The woman twisted Song Kai’s arm, trying to dislocate it, while he countered by wrapping around her thigh. They were evenly matched!

Song Kai felt aggrieved. He was a dignified disciple of the Quanzhen Sect, a true martial arts master who had trained for over twenty years, yet today he was being bullied by a girl. Wu Hongying, for her part, was equally furious. She was no ordinary woman—a champion in school-level Sanda, descendant of a family of heroes—yet she couldn’t even subdue a thief.

Both were burning with anger, locked in a fierce stalemate.

At that moment, the door creaked open again.

Both Song Kai and Wu Hongying froze. At the doorway, a woman entered, dragging her weary steps. “Doctor?” Song Kai was even more bewildered. The woman entering was none other than Tang Ying, the young attending physician he had met at the hospital.

Tang Ying, carrying her bag, gaped in shock at the scene in the room. She saw Song Kai and Wu Hongying entangled, Wu Hongying’s long legs clamped tightly around Song Kai’s neck, while Song Kai’s hands gripped her chest. Wu Hongying’s nightdress was ripped into three pieces, Song Kai’s boxers were torn in half, and his face bore three fresh bruises.

The most compromising detail: Song Kai’s mouth was pressed right at the top of Wu Hongying’s thigh, his hands still clutching her chest. The scene was utter chaos—lewd, indecent, and downright scandalous!

It was only when they paused that Song Kai realized just how inappropriate this was. Right in front of his eyes was Wu Hongying’s most private area, and this formidable woman was wearing pink cartoon underwear! Song Kai swallowed hard.

Wu Hongying’s face was murderous, her strong, pale legs still locking Song Kai’s neck. “Tang Ying, do you know this thief?” she demanded.

“I… I do. What are you two doing?” Tang Ying’s face flushed. “Hongying, get up! Don’t you remember you’re a woman?”

Song Kai knew he had to look as innocent as possible. He quickly let go of Wu Hongying’s chest and protested, “Whoa, woman, you almost broke my neck!”

His outburst sent a warm breath right to Wu Hongying’s most sensitive spot. She quickly released him and leapt to her feet, pointing at him. “Who the hell are you? How did you get the key to this apartment?”

“I live here. This is my place. What are you two doing here?” Song Kai shot back.

“Nonsense! The place was just rented to Yingying today—how could it be yours?” Wu Hongying shouted.

Tang Ying quickly nudged Wu Hongying. “There’s a misunderstanding. Go change your clothes first—just look at yourself.”

Song Kai watched Wu Hongying, swallowing again. She wasn’t wearing a bra, and his hands had certainly taken advantage. For all her fierceness, she was still a long-legged beauty, the kind with a heroic aura.

Wu Hongying stormed off to change clothes. Tang Ying turned to Song Kai. “So you’re the tenant Grandpa Zhang mentioned? The guy who hasn’t paid rent?”

Realization dawned on Song Kai. Holding up his torn boxers with one hand, scratching his head with the other, he said, “So you’re the one who rented Zhang Dejun’s place for three years. What a coincidence, Dr. Tang, ha ha.”

Tang Ying’s eyes flickered. “Well, the apartment’s mine now. I’m not moving out.”

“I…” Song Kai wanted to say he wasn’t leaving either, but remembered his unpaid rent and lost his confidence.

Tang Ying plopped onto the sofa. “Look, Song Kai, we know each other, and we’re in the same profession. I’ll let you stay for now—but you have to tell me how you managed to save Aunt Zhang at the hospital today.”

“No problem!” Song Kai agreed instantly, inwardly delighted. Looks like he’d be starting a cohabitation life! Both his new roommates were long-legged beauties—life was about to get interesting! And best of all, no more rent!

Tang Ying nodded, about to say more, when Wu Hongying reemerged, freshly changed, glaring daggers at Song Kai. She draped an arm over Tang Ying’s shoulders and sat down. “Darling, didn’t you say no one else lived here? Why did this nuisance show up and ruin our little world?”

Tang Ying patted her. “There’s been a misunderstanding. Once Song Kai finds another place, he’ll move out. Besides, he’s just a kid. It’s not a big deal, right?”

“He’s a kid?” Wu Hongying muttered, dissatisfied. “Didn’t look small to me—he’s pretty big down there.”

Tang Ying and Song Kai both froze. Then Song Kai realized what she meant, clutched his torn boxers, and righteously scolded, “You’re the pervert here!”

Wu Hongying glared at him. Tang Ying’s face flushed, and she quickly said, “Hongying, watch what you say. Let’s just be patient for a bit, all right?”

Wu Hongying huffed and turned to Song Kai. “Listen, kid, if you’re going to stay here, you’d better behave. Try anything and I’ll castrate you myself.”

Song Kai glanced at Wu Hongying’s chest, recalling his earlier grip, and immediately lost his nerve. He could only stay silent and endure her taunts.

The apartment had three bedrooms, so there was plenty of space. Song Kai moved into the smallest one, tidied his things, and prepared to shower before training that night.

As he headed toward the bathroom with clean clothes, he heard footsteps behind him. Turning, he saw Wu Hongying approaching briskly, also carrying clothes. She caught up to him, yanked him back, and declared, “I’m showering first! Damn it, you’ve already defiled me today, you pervert!”

Song Kai wanted to protest, but remembering how much he’d taken advantage earlier—and considering he needed to stay—he swallowed his words. He forced a smile. “Of course, Sister Hongying, after you!”

Wu Hongying snorted and slammed the door behind her.

Standing under the shower, Wu Hongying still felt wronged. She was a proper young woman, a police officer who cared about her reputation, but today she’d been utterly humiliated by Song Kai! She looked down at her chest, seeing the imprints of ten fingers. The sight only fueled her anger. Then she recalled the sensation of Song Kai’s breath on her skin—so shameful, so infuriating! And that wretched, ugly sausage of his—just thinking about it made her want to retch!

Her face flushed red, and as she showered she ground her teeth. Damn it, she would make sure to get her revenge for this humiliation!