Chapter 158: Ai Hui’s Way (1/2)

Chapter 158: Ai Hui’s Way

Translator: CynthiaEditor: Lis

Shi Xueman and the others were stunned while Jiang Wei’s and Wang Xiaoshan’s faces were ashen. Although they didn’t like those guys either, never once did they think about attacking them.

With their family background, it was best not to irritate them.

Duanmu Huanghun had some knowledge of Ai Hui’s characteristics; he knew Ai Hui would never allow himself to be trampled upon. But what he didn’t expect was that he would choose such a straightforward method.

What was more surprising was that in a two-versus-six fight, Ai Hui and Fatty ended it so quickly and neatly. Admittedly, it was a sneak attack, but everyone here was nevertheless astounded.

If he had been the one to be attacked by Ai Hui just now, would he have have been able to escape? The more Duanmu Huanghun thought about it, the more fearful and vigilant he became against Ai Hui—because he knew that if it were him, he would have been hardpressed to survive as well.

Sang Zhijun was similarly stunned. She glanced at Shi Xueman, remembering the scene where she threw Li Hai out of the transport wagon. She thought to herself that the means of these two were amazingly similar. At the time, she thought Shi Xueman to be violent enough. Now she knew that Ai Hui was more violent. No, it was not violent. It was better described as ferocious.

The next moment, however, she became a bit worried. These guys were beaten so harshly and would not let him off easily. Did he ever consider the consequences?

Shi Xueman suddenly spoke up, “Do you think they will obey your command this way?”

Ai Hui was squatted on the ground, tying up the unconscious guys with ropes. He answered without looking up, “Obey my command? Why?”

Shi Xueman was surprised. “Then what are you doing?”

“I just don’t want them to hinder us,” Ai Hui said lightly.

No one understood why Ai Hui was so cruel if all he wanted was for them to not impede the team.

“Then what are you going to do?” Duanmu Huanghun asked. He knew a bit more about Ai Hui than the others, and he guessed the Ai Hui’s method would be different from their expectations.

“Tie them up tight,” Ai Hui replied casually while tugging at the ropes, “and find somewhere to lock them up. I’ll let them out when we finish.”

Everyone was startled by this answer.

“D-do we have to do this?” Wang Xiaoshan stammered.

They did have their conflicts and disagreed with each other, but was it necessary to lock them up? Ai Hui’s method seemed too extreme.

Shi Xueman also tried to persuade him. “I think we can talk them into it. I believe they’ll come to see the big picture.”

“Then what if they stab us in the back, or refuse to cooperate with us and cause great losses?” Ai Hui continued without slowing down.

Sang Zhijun quavered, “Will they really do this…”

Tightening the rope, Ai Hui said calmly, “For many things, there is no second chance. Don’t leave any hidden dangers to yourself. It’ll be for the best, for both of us, if they stay here quietly until we are out of danger.”

Everyone shivered. Ai Hui didn’t mention what would happen if they didn’t stay here quietly.

Duanmu Huanghun’s astonishment turned to admiration. He now understood vaguely why he always lost to Ai Hui; it was because he was not as resolute.

Of course, if Ai Hui knew what he was thinking, he would disagree.

“If I’m not mistaken, I have absolute control, right? Then my first command is to tie them up and lock them in the wood house.”

“Will the academy or magistrate court take actions against us?” Jiang Wei was a bit worried as well.

“No, they’re more than willing for us to do so.” Ai Hui’s tone became cold. “I don’t want to explain anymore. Now you have two choices—to accept or to refuse.”

Unexpectedly, the first to speak was Duanmu Huanghun. He said emotionlessly, “Useless people should stay in the wood house.”

He wanted to teach them a lesson from the start. In his heart, the first one qualified to question Ai Hui’s command was Shi Xueman, and the second was himself. How dare these guys jump out to oppose Ai Hui while knowing that both he and Shi Xueman had agreed?

Jiang Wei and Wang Xiaoshan looked at each other before hurrying to do as Ai Hui commanded.

Sang Zhijun laughed. “Actually, we’re glad to do so.”

Shi Xueman snorted. She felt uncomfortable with Ai Hui’s attitude, but since it was her own proposal… she had to stick to it.

She walked towards one of the unconscious figures and picked him up.

After finding a wood house, they threw the six tightly trussed students into it, going so far as to gag them to prevent them from calling out for help.

“How will they eat?” Shi Xueman asked.

Ai Hui casually said, “They’ll be able to eat when we come back. Don’t worry, it’s not so easy to die from starvation. We can just leave them some water.”

Sang Zhijun reflexively asked, “And what if we don’t come back?”

Ai Hui glanced at her, then said lightly, “That means we are dead.”

A chill rose in everyone’s hearts, and their gazes at Ai Hui were now filled with fear.

Only then did they realize how heartless and cruel he was despite their similar ages.