Be on the trending topics for hitting someone.

When Lu Han returned to Nightfall Bar to retrieve his car, the thugs he had knocked down were nowhere to be seen. 

Presumably, they either woke up and left on their own or someone called an ambulance to take them away. Lu Han leaned towards the latter, given the severity of his strikes.

Especially for the one nicknamed Brother Hu, with the force Lu Han applied, he was undoubtedly suffering from severe internal injuries.

As soon as Lu Han got home, Chu Ruoyan, who had re-added him as a WeChat friend, sent him a message.

"Lu Han, are you home?"

Then another message followed immediately.

"I meant what I said in the car. Whenever you want me, just call."

Lu Han didn't plan to reply, but seeing the "The other party is typing..." notification appear repeatedly without any messages being sent made him realize Chu Ruoyan's internal struggle.

How ironic.

When they were together, she never cared this much about him.

But now that they were apart, she not only treated him with caution but also offered things he once considered out of reach.

Lu Han didn't respond to Chu Ruoyan's messages, tossed his phone aside, and went to wash up before bed.

Indeed, Chu Ruoyan was quite conflicted.

After leaving, she didn't go to work but returned home, which she hadn't visited for several days.

Though it was still quiet, she felt less suffocated.

Chu Ruoyan knew this was because her relationship with Lu Han had improved, even if just slightly.

She felt content with this small improvement.

After taking a shower, she lounged on the bed and picked up her phone, wanting to send Lu Han a message but unsure what to say.

She wanted to express her feelings but feared saying too much might annoy him.

Finally, she cautiously asked if he was home, considering it a safe opening line.

Following that, she boldly and explicitly offered herself, yet Lu Han still didn't reply.

Now, Chu Ruoyan truly didn't know what else to say.

Her long, slender fingers kept typing messages, only to delete them immediately, repeating this cycle countless times. Finally, she sighed softly.

Forget it; better not disturb Lu Han.

Chu Ruoyan's pretty face was filled with sorrow. She realized how nerve-wracking it was to pursue someone, even waiting for a message reply felt like torture.

*Ding dong*—her phone suddenly buzzed with a new WeChat message. Chu Ruoyan perked up, thinking it was from Lu Han, but her hopeful expression turned to disappointment when she saw it was just her best friend inviting her shopping tomorrow.

"Sweetie, I have something tomorrow, can't join you," she replied hastily, lacking enthusiasm.

That night, she couldn't sleep again.

Meanwhile, Lu Han slept soundly and woke up refreshed.

Just after changing clothes, there was a knock at the door.

Opening it, he found Lu Xue standing there, looking anxious.

"Brother, are you hurt?" she asked urgently, trying to lift his shirt to check.

"What are you talking about?" Lu Han dodged, asking, "What happened?"

"Aren't you in a fight?"

She showed him a video on her phone. "Look, it's trending."

Lu Han watched the edited clip from last night, especially the part where Ling Mo knelt and barked like a dog.

# Jiangcheng Man Beats Up Group Attackers: Fiction Becomes Reality #

The title was sensational, grabbing attention, though the footage was blurry and faces hard to make out.

Lu Han wondered how Lu Xue recognized him amidst such poor quality.

The video was posted around 3 AM and had already garnered over 700,000 likes and thousands of comments within a few hours.

There sure were many night owls...

Curious, Lu Han scrolled through the comments. Most supported him, arguing he acted in self-defense and tagging the official Jiangcheng police account.

However, some comments were more extreme, speculating that Lu Han must have a criminal background or was a former soldier or current policeman. Regardless, they believed hitting people was wrong and suggested strict punishment.

These were typical antisocial rants, venting dissatisfaction online.

Other comments ranged from factual discussions to legal analyses, and some were humorous, even requesting to learn martial arts from Lu Han.

Feeling bored, Lu Han handed back the phone and smiled, "So, impressed by your brother taking down a group alone?"

This indirectly confirmed the video's protagonist was indeed him. He patted Lu Xue's head affectionately, touched that her first reaction upon seeing the video was concern for his well-being.

If it were Lu Ming, he'd probably be thrilled by trouble.

"What's so impressive?"

Lu Xue pouted, "Brother, promise me you won't act rashly next time. If something like this happens again, don't try to be brave. Protect yourself first."

"Run as far as you can. If all else fails, admit defeat."

"Don't worry, I won't look down on you for admitting defeat."

This was the principle of avoiding conflict, Lu Xue earnestly tried to persuade him.

Lu Han smiled, "Alright, I'll be careful next time."

Lu Xue seemed unaware of his insincerity and nodded contentedly, pulling him to breakfast.

In the dining room, Lu Zhenxin and Lu Ming were present.

Lu Zhenxin had finished eating but sat back down when he saw Lu Han arrive.

He casually picked up a fried egg, pretending nonchalance, "Lu Han, why did you get into a fight last night?"

Actually, Lu Zhenxin had also seen the video. His first reaction was anger at whoever dared mess with his son, followed by pride in his son's fighting prowess.

As a father, he was proud that his son not only held his own but dominated the situation.

Lu Zhenxin preferred his child to be the aggressor rather than the victim, always ready to apologize and compensate others.

"It's nothing, everything's settled," Lu Han replied lightly, clearly unwilling to explain further.

Lu Zhenxin paused, then suggested, "Maybe... I should arrange some bodyguards for you?"

Lu Han raised an eyebrow, "Are you planning to monitor me?"

"Brother! Dad cares about you. How can you talk to him like that?" Lu Ming slammed the table angrily.

Ignoring him, Lu Han looked at Lu Zhenxin, "Dad, are you mad?"

Lu Zhenxin shook his head quickly.

Lu Han continued eating, muttering, "It's none of your business."

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