"I can handle my own affairs; I don't need anyone else's intervention."

"You... really are ungrateful, like biting the hand that feeds you. Just wait and see how you'll finish off this scene." Bai Ling said, stomping her foot in frustration.

"Excuse me, are you Ling Zhenfei?" Suddenly, a woman in her twenties walked by, excitedly asking Ling Zhenfei.

Ling Zhenfei truly hadn't expected to be recognized in Provincial City.

"Yes, I am Ling Zhenfei."

Upon hearing Ling Zhenfei's confirmation, the young woman became ecstatic, grabbing Ling Zhenfei's arm, "It really is you! I'm your fan and also a member of the Zhenfei fan club. I thought it was you when you were treating that little girl. Only you could look so handsome while treating someone. Can we take a photo together?"

Without waiting for Ling Zhenfei to respond, she took out her cellphone and said to Bai Ling, "Sister, can I take a photo with my idol, thank you."

This completely baffled Bai Ling, hearing the young woman call Ling Zhenfei an idol, but she hadn't even heard of him before. However, the cellphone had already been handed to her, so she just went ahead and took several photos of Ling Zhenfei and the young woman.

"Thank you, thank you, just like they say online, you're really handsome, skilled in medicine, and kind-hearted. I'm going to be your fan for life." The young woman gushed after taking a selfie with Ling Zhenfei, speaking excitedly without making much sense.

Ling Zhenfei didn't have time to deal with this fan, thinking that treating a little girl's bone fracture wasn't anything impressive.

He turned and walked back to the little girl, leaning over to ask her, "Were you abducted by those people, do you want to come with me? Don't worry, as long as I have a bite to eat, I will make sure you are not hungry."

The little girl stared vacantly at Ling Zhenfei. Though she didn't speak, tears began to stream down her face, her eyes now showing some emotion, not as empty and numb as before.

"Who was it that hit my people, come out now." Before the little girl could speak, following a loud shout from the back of the crowd, a group of at least a dozen people charged from behind the crowd. It was clearly the gang leader who had summoned his men.

"My idol, it's not good, they've brought a lot of people." Seeing the large crowd approaching, the panicked young fan of Ling Zhenfei hurried over to inform him.

Seeing so many people approaching, those who had been standing by enjoying the scene quickly dodged to the side, fearing getting involved.

But Bai Ling stood her ground, still holding her cellphone and live streaming, aiming the camera at the approaching group.

The two men in black standing behind her also showed concern and said to Bai Ling, "Miss, should we step aside as well? They have too many people."

Bai Ling showed no fear, disdainfully saying, "What are you afraid of? You call yourselves bodyguards? You couldn't even handle that guy just now, and now you're scared of some gang leader? How are you supposed to protect me?"

"Hey, tell me, what's your relationship with this little girl?" Bai Ling stood in front of the group, hands on her hips, demanding from the gang leader.

"Who are you to meddle so much? If you don't want trouble, get out of our way, or else you'll see what we're capable of." One of the gang members, apparently the leader, with a fierce look and tattoos, obviously wasn't a nice character.

"Oh, you're getting tough now, huh? Like I would be scared of a few more of you. Others might fear you but I certainly don't." Bai Ling stood fearlessly, confronting the group.

Then, the man Ling Zhenfei had hit earlier whispered to the gang leader, "Boss, that's the kid who hit me just now, he also tried to take our stone."

The boss glanced at Bai Ling and said, "Since you're not involved, get lost and don't make things difficult for yourself."

"What, you look down on me? Today, unless you clarify what's your relationship with that girl, no one is taking anyone anywhere."

"You refuse the toast only to drink a forfeit!" The boss raised his hand and slapped towards Bai Ling.

The slap came so suddenly that, although Bai Ling had two bodyguards by her side, it was too late to stop it. Just as the slap was about to hit Bai Ling, suddenly a hand reached out and grabbed the boss's wrist.

The slap stopped right in front of Bai Ling's face, but it still gave her a fright. She turned her head and saw that the person who intervened was Ling Zhenfei. Before she could speak, the bodyguards quickly pulled her aside.

Ling Zhenfei forcefully pushed the boss's hand to the side, "This has nothing to do with anyone else, just come at me."

The boss looked at Ling Zhenfei with a bit of surprise. When Ling Zhenfei had grabbed his wrist just now, he clearly felt that Ling Zhenfei's grip was very strong, and his speed was incredibly fast, so fast that he couldn't see the movements clearly.

"Oh, so it's you who wants to stir up trouble with us? Do you know that this girl is one of ours?" The man pointed at the little girl.

Ling Zhenfei replied with ease, "How can you prove that she's yours?"

Most of these young girls were of unknown origin, some were abandoned orphans, others were trafficked, all without clear identities—how could they have documents?

"Nonsense, every beggar in the train station square works for me, do I still need to prove it?"

Ling Zhenfei slightly smiled and said, "Sorry, but as of now, she's not a beggar anymore. Therefore, she's no longer one of yours. I'm taking her with me."

"Hey kid, are you crazy? You think you can just take someone and go, who do you think you are? Are you looking for trouble, huh? Had enough of life?"

As he spoke, his voice got several times louder, and even the people behind him took a couple of steps forward, pressing towards Ling Zhenfei.

Their sleeves were bulging, and thanks to his Perspective Eye, Ling Zhenfei could clearly see the wooden sticks inside their sleeves, ready to strike at any moment.

"You don't need to intimidate me; I'm not someone who's easily frightened. I don't want to know how this girl came into your possession, nor how you've mistreated her. I just want to take her away. Don't say I'm looking for trouble if you don't let me take her, then you are the ones looking for trouble."

The boss looked up at Ling Zhenfei, "I didn't realize you were also from the streets. Since you are, there are rules on the streets. If you want to take her, you should leave something behind."

"What exactly?"

The boss coldly said, "Leave one of your legs behind!"

"And if I don't?"

"If you still want to take her but don't want to leave anything, then don't blame me for being discourteous." As he spoke, the boss stepped back, but while he retreated, the men behind him moved forward, pulled out the wooden sticks from their sleeves, and struck at Ling Zhenfei.

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