Chapter 457 - What the Hell? (1/2)

Chapter 457 What the Hell?

When people’s living conditions got better, they would naturally pursue morality. Society was more aware of civil virtues, except for some, like those two young men.

All people, once they reached certain age, had to take responsibility for their actions. Parents were to blame if they raised naughty kids who made terrible mistakes.

Those two young men were both at their twenties. Given their shameful behavior, cutting in line and being offensive, Qin Sheng was going to act in their parents’ stead to give them a lesson of morality.

Aside from Song Ruyu, who was so angry that she came out to criticize them, the rest of the people were indifferent and still. Qin Sheng could understand the older couple, they would prefer avoiding trouble given their advanced age. But what about the others? Was it none of their business? That was exactly the problem with modern day society. Most people were indifferent and only cared about their own interests. The good traditional ethics of the Chinese nation, like being ready to help others for a just cause, became a rarity.

Qin Sheng’s mind was stirred, but he couldn’t consider that much at such a dangerous time. What he had to do at the moment was to protect Song Ruyu. If she was hit by others, the Song family would go after him for answers. But he didn’t imagine that Song Ruyu, a gentle and mild woman, would be so straightforward and impulsive with her words and actions. Was she fearless?

Nobody expected that Song Ruyu would slap the young man, ready to face any consequences. The arrogant and immoral young man was totally irritated and was about to hit back.

Song Ruyu took a few steps back after slapping the man. Of course she knew what would happen next, but she had Qin Sheng rely on.

Qin Sheng rushed forward to seize the young man’s wrist the moment he held his arm up, and sneered. “If I were you, I would never bully a woman and bring shame to my parents.”

Apart from their rude behavior and the offensive remarks said previously, this young man was about to hit someone, which made Qin Sheng angry. This was Shanghai. You might meet someone anywhere. Qin Sheng thought, “I’m helping you out from real difficulties. You have no idea who her grandfather is and how you would suffer if you hit her.”

“You son of a b*tch! I’ll beat you to the grave!” After being scolded by Qin Sheng, the young man so enraged that he attempted to kick him.

Qin Sheng didn’t bother to quarrel. He kicked to the inside of his foe’s leg, grabbed his arm, took a turn and suplexed to slam his body. The young man was thrown 2 meters away. Actually, Qin Sheng avoided hitting the young man, he would have been hospitalized for half a month otherwise.

However, the young man fell heavily and whined; he was unable to get up. His companion saw this and rushed at Qin Sheng to fight. He was a good friend, but not a good fighter. He was kicked in the chest and thrown into the air before he even reached Qin Sheng.

The others present saw how the two young men were beaten and cheered, eyeing Qin Sheng with an expression of admiration. This was the very reality of the current society. Justice, something that was normal in life, was quite rare in recent years. That was why so many people felt disappointed with this world.

“You’re really good at fighting, huh?” Song Ruyu had been watching Qin Sheng, and felt more curious about him. She had seen many martial arts masters, like her grandfather’s guarding officer, but she had never seen one among her friends.

Qin Sheng showed a bitter smile. “If I weren’t good at this, we would have gotten into great trouble. How could you be so impulsive? I thought a lady would never do things like getting into fights.”

“They cut in line, and even cursed at me. Am I wrong?” Song Ruyu asked and blinked, offering an innocent look.

Qin Sheng couldn’t help but to say, “I don’t mean that. You’re not wrong and these two guys really need a lesson. But, never, ever do that again if you’re alone, OK?”

Song Ruyu shook her head and said, “I didn’t think that far. They deserve being hit since they acted that way. I won’t say a thing if I’m hit, and they’ll finally get theirs.”

Qin Sheng found it hard to understand Song Ruyu, so he said sarcastically, “Sister, you’re so correct, I can’t argue with you.”

Song Ruyu never expected others to understand her and only wanted to do what she thought was right. Right was right, wrong was wrong. This was a truth that had nothing to do with anything else.

The two young men weren’t that hurt and they knew it was impossible to beat Qin Sheng, so they didn’t say a word and just left, since they had been humiliated.

After that, Qin Sheng and Song Ruyu finally bought the tickets and, guided by the signs, went to the elevator and up to the top of Shanghai Tower. Qin Sheng had never been there before, and only watched these skyscrapers in Pudong from the ground.

The elevator went up fast. Qin Sheng was good, but Song Ruyu’s ears began to ring. Qin Sheng smiled and asked, “Beijing has so many skyscrapers, like the one from the World Trade Center. Why would you come to Shanghai to see this?”

Song Ruyu shook her head and said, “I’d rather go to Hutong alley in Beijing, and barely go to those prosperous places. It’s too easy to meet acquaintances there; I don’t like that.”

Qin Sheng didn’t ask more, fearing that Song Ruyu would rant endlessly. At the top of the building, Song Ruyu became a little girl who was curious about everything. She walked around the sight-seeing hall very happily. She pointed at many places, asking Qin Sheng what they were. Qin Sheng took a few pictures for her.

If Qin Sheng didn’t know Song Ruyu and her family background, he would have thought Song Ruyu was a silly and simple girl from some small town, which made him recall his first visit to that place. Qin Sheng was confused, since he thought that a woman with such a rich family background should have had higher goals and taste. Why was she happy with such simple things?

After they got out of the Shanghai Tower, Song Ruyu asked Qin Sheng to take her to the Bund, where it was crowded with people. Qin Sheng had been there several times before, and went to the restaurants in that area.