No One Touches My People

Feng Ruoxi had taken her school bag and walked out the imposing gates of the Feng Villa. She knew from the host's memories that Feng Airi had bullied the host, forcing her to walk to school instead of riding together. Feng Ruoxi also wanted to clear her head, so she walked until she reached the streets, hailing a cab and riding in silence to school.

As she was passing by, she saw two men hovering over her supposed only friend, Xia Xingxing. Feng Ruoxi calmly asked the driver to drop her off there. She quickly paid her fare and walked towards Xia Xingxing with her hands in her pockets and her backpack lazily on her shoulder.

When she reached the scene, Feng Ruoxi confronted the two men, "What are you gentlemen doing to this young girl? Can't you pick someone your own size or something?"

The two men turned around, and Xia Xingxing saw Feng Ruoxi. She pleaded, "Feng Ruoxi, please don't get yourself in trouble. I will deal with this."

Feng Ruoxi raised an eyebrow and said, "And how exactly are you planning to deal with it?"

Xia Xingxing said, "Please, it has nothing to do with you."

Feng Ruoxi responded, "No one touches my people."

Xia Xingxing was stunned. This was not the meek and easily scared Feng Ruoxi she knew. There was a change in her friend's demeanor and her eyes held a new confidence.

One of the two men said, "Listen, this has nothing to do with her. Her father owes us 2 million yuan, and we need the money now."

Feng Ruoxi retorted, "If her father owes, why are you here intimidating her? Shouldn't you be hovering over her father?"

The second man said, "Our master wants his money today, and since he can't pay, we have to teach his daughter a lesson so he knows we are serious."

Feng Ruoxi scoffed, "Oh, really? I bet your master is a fool, just like the two of you."

Xia Xingxing pleaded, "Feng Ruoxi, please don't make them angrier."

Feng Ruoxi replied, "Oh, I want them to get angry. That would be fun."

Xia Xingxing said, "Please, I don't want you to get hurt because of all of this."

Feng Ruoxi smirked, "I don't think I'll be the one getting hurt here."

The two thugs' patience was wearing thin, and they started approaching Feng Ruoxi. She handed her bag to Xia Xingxing and said, "Close your eyes."

Xia Xingxing, for some reason, felt the need to comply. Feng Ruoxi then lunged at the two men and started attacking. She threw a few punches, and the two burly men were on the floor, moaning in pain. Feng Ruoxi dusted off her hands, turned to Xia Xingxing, and said, "Let's go, we'll be late."

Xia Xingxing opened her eyes and saw the two men on the ground. She asked, "What happened?"

Feng Ruoxi simply replied, "Nothing, let's go," grabbing Xia Xingxing's arm and dragging her towards the school gates.

As they walked to their class, Xia Xingxing kept stealing glances at Feng Ruoxi, wondering what she had done to the men and where this newfound confidence was coming from. Feng Ruoxi's posture exuded a sense of ownership, as if she ruled the entire building.

In class, the form teacher, Miss Lin, announced the seating for the monthly exams. To Feng Ruoxi's annoyance, she was to write her exams in Class 1, sharing a seat with none other than the school's heartthrob. The girls in the class eyed her with envy, as she sat next to the smartest and most handsome boy in the 12th grade, Jiang Bin.

The girls in the class eyed Feng Ruoxi with a mixture of envy and curiosity, whispering among themselves about the unexpected seating arrangement. Feng Ruoxi ignored their stares and focused her attention on the exam papers in front of her.

Xiao Cheng, on the other hand, seemed unfazed by the situation. He greeted Feng Ruoxi politely and introduced himself, "Hello, I'm Jiang Bin. It's a pleasure to meet you."

Feng Ruoxi nodded in acknowledgment, "Feng Ruoxi."

"Good luck on the exam," Xiao Cheng said with a warm smile.

Feng Ruoxi didn't respond, instead, she began reviewing the exam questions, her mind already focused on the task at hand.

The exam started, and Feng Ruoxi found herself drawn into the questions, her pencil moving swiftly across the paper as she worked through the problems. She was determined to prove her worth, to show that she was more than just a meek and easily intimidated girl.

As she glanced at Jiang Bin's paper, she noticed that he was also working diligently, his brow furrowed in concentration. Feng Ruoxi couldn't help but feel a slight sense of respect for the boy she had initially dismissed as just another pretty face.

Time flew by, and soon the exam was over. Feng Ruoxi handed in her papers, feeling a sense of satisfaction. She had done her best, and she knew it.

As Feng Ruoxi walked out of the classroom, Xia Xingxing approached her, a look of concern on her face.

"Feng Ruoxi, are you alright? How was the paper" Xia Xingxing asked, her eyes filled with worry.

Feng Ruoxi nodded, "I'm fine. The exam went well."

Xia Xingxing let out a sigh of relief, "I'm glad to hear that. I was worried about you, especially after what happened earlier with those men."

Feng Ruoxi smiled reassuringly, "Don't worry, I can handle myself. Let's go get some lunch, shall we?"

Xia Xingxing nodded, and the two friends made their way to the cafeteria, both lost in their own thoughts about the events of the day.

As Feng Ruoxi and Xia Xingxing sat down in the cafeteria, Xia Xingxing couldn't hold back her curiosity any longer.

"Feng Ruoxi, what happened earlier with those men?" she asked, her voice laced with concern.

Feng Ruoxi took a sip of her water before responding, "Well, to be honest, I've been taking martial arts classes in secret for a while now."

Xia Xingxing's brows furrowed, "Martial arts classes? Why in secret?"

Feng Ruoxi sighed, "You know I have been bullied many times here, and I wanted to be able to defend myself."

Xia Xingxing's eyes widened in understanding, "Oh, Ruoxi, I just hate these bullies, always preying on the weak, fearing the strong"

Feng Ruoxi reached out and squeezed her friend's hand, "It's okay, Xingxing. The classes have really helped me gain confidence and learn how to handle difficult situations."

Xia Xingxing nodded, "I can see that. The way you handled those men was incredible. I'm so glad you were there to help me."

Feng Ruoxi smiled, "Of course, you're my best friend. I couldn't just stand by and watch them threaten you."

Xia Xingxing then proceeded to share her own story about the men who had been harassing her father for years, even after he had paid off his debts. "They're from some underground casino called the Golden Dragon. My father had gotten involved in gambling, and it almost cost my mother her life. He's been trying to cut ties with them, but they keep coming back, demanding more money."

Feng Ruoxi listened intently, her heart aching for her friend's struggles. "I'm so sorry you and your family have been going through this. But I'm glad I was able to help, even if just a little."

Xia Xingxing smiled gratefully, "I'm just relieved that you were there, Ruoxi. I don't know what I would have done without you."

The two friends continued their conversation, with Xia Xingxing expressing her admiration for Feng Ruoxi's newfound confidence and strength. Feng Ruoxi, in turn, felt a sense of relief that her lie had been so well-received.

As they finished their lunch and headed back to class, Feng Ruoxi couldn't help but wonder what other challenges she might face in this new life.

As soon as Xia Xingxing was not looking, Feng Ruoxi's expression changed to that of a cold and calculating one. Golden Dragon... She repeated the name in her head, making sure not to forget. She would just deal with them, making sure that they never bother Xia Xingxing again. 

The Golden Dragon's fate was now sealed, Feng Ruoxi would unleash her years of training and make sure she dismantled that underground casino to the ground. No one touched her people, and since this Xia Xingxing was her host's only friend, this meant she was now her friend. She would make sure she is protected from such scum, and well of course, she also missed the thrill of being a spy. She wanted to relive that again tonight and the Golden Dragon would wish they never messed with someone associated with her.