Chapter 587: Chapter 57: The Changing Crowd
Nine o’clock at night, on the edge of Thorn District, behind a purple-haired maid stood dozens of imposing supporters, ranging from tall to short, fat to thin, including a bald strongman, a slippery short guy, and even a unique individual waving a flag with a broomstick hairstyle—truly an unbeatable force. Who would dare to attack them?!
Dust Explosion stood in front of this group of powerhouses with an even more majestic and arrogant air. Hands on her hips, she confidently laughed, “Ha, ha, ha! With my group of loyal subordinates, and the brand-new equipment I’ve worked so hard for day after day, saving money from my job, I, Dust Explosion, will surely blast you two down together!”
Gongsun Ce said in fright, “Wow! So overwhelmingly strong, so ferocious, so dominating, such a loathsome Demon God, how can I resist… how can we possibly stand a chance! Oh heavens, what kind of terrifying revenge awaits us afterward?”
Dust Explosion yanked off the bow on her head, clutching it tightly in her hand, and said ominously, “Heh… heh heh heh… I have tailor-made a special revenge plan for each of you, I’m going to make you fully experience my pain!
Firstly you, Doctor. If I lose this duel, from now on you’re going to work wearing a maid outfit every day!”
Hisssss! The sound of people gasping for air rose continuously, and the members of the Mutual Assistance Association trembled uncontrollably. Boss Dust Explosion’s revenge was so fierce, so violent… so goddamn terrifying!
And how would the Doctor respond to her?
Seeing the Doctor turn on the spot, her back to the grandstanding Dust Explosion, she said to Demon,
“Makes sense,” nodded Gongsun Ce. “There’s nothing major, so I’m heading back to rest too. Goodbye, everyone.”
“You two, stop! Are you trying to run away?!”
Gongsun Ce said listlessly, “Rather than calling it running away, I’d say I just don’t want to fight… Can we change the method of revenge? How about table games or fighting games?”
Dust Explosion screamed, “Do you still think you have a choice at this point?! I’m going to—”
Gongsun Ce kindly reminded her, “It’s late at night, a public place. Do you really plan to start a brawl here? Miss Yun, you’re not an official now, and if you break stuff, you have to pay, and just thinking about that bill terrifies me.”
Dust Explosion’s face turned green in an instant, the fear of compensation conflicting with the desire for revenge.
Gongsun Ce signaled with his eyes, and the members of the Mutual Assistance Association cooperated, winking and nodding. They crowded in front of their leader, excitedly blocking her path, “Little Yun, think twice!” “Sister Dust Explosion, stay calm. That’s a big sum!” “If something really gets smashed, we might have to secretly dip into the President’s private funds, and then not only the President will have to eat instant noodles for several months, but you’ll also have to go back to working at the maid café!!”
Later on, they’d have to ask which shop Dust Explosion usually worked at.
Next time they were free, they’d bring everyone to support her business; Dust Explosion would surely be delighted.
Dust Explosion stomped her foot in frustration, “I finally lured this woman out and you guys want me to give up?!”
An old team member with a hairstyle like a pentagram stepped out from the crowd and advised logically, “Both the Doctor and Demon are unwilling to start a war when joined together; this shows they fear your earth-shattering strength! Not a shot fired, victory assured. Winning without fighting is an unprecedented victory for you, isn’t it?”
Dust Explosion was taken aback, “This…”
From the crowd, a broom-head instructed, “Quick! Post the battle report on the forum, saying that Little Yun faced two alone, with unmatched bravery, defeating two strong opponents!”
Soon after, various praises flew without repetition: “astounding intelligence,” “unmatched ambition,” “domineering spirit,” and “fierce purple beast,” blowing Dust Explosion’s head up until she felt dizzy and finally said, “Well, let’s call it quits this time. Remember this, my revenge has just begun!”
Gongsun Ce clutched his chest, feigning sorrow, “Please spare me, my power is meager, and I really can’t withstand your revenge!”
“Heh, heh, heh. Gongsun Ce, one day, I’m going to tie you up on the rooftop alive, so everyone can see your pathetic self!”
After leaving their brazen declaration, Dust Explosion and her band of supporters marched off, victorious in spirit. Gongsun Ce shrugged and said, “She’s really revamped herself, huh?”
“Transformed from a child into an idiot,” said the Doctor mercilessly. “I wasted an entire evening.”
“At least you can relax. Look, there are no real threats following you… you’ve always been a good doctor, just a bit pricey.”
“Shall I see you home?”
Gongsun Ce stood under the streetlight, watching the Doctor’s retreating form disappear into the darkness. He pushed up his glasses and called out, “If you really run into trouble, remember to call me! You know, this place has always been my turf!”
The Doctor glanced back at him and gave a rare smile.
“… As juvenile as a middle schooler.”
Zhen Fan walked away alone, Gongsun Ce stood under the lamplight. It wasn’t long before a broom-head dressed in purple ran over from a distance, bowing apologetically, “Sorry for the trouble!”
“It’s no big deal,” Gongsun Ce smiled, “I didn’t expect to see you here, Boss Cao.”
“Hey, I was the one who brought this girl into the Mutual Assistance Association,” said Cao Xin, producing a spark from his fingertip, “We were out buying supplies, turned our heads, and saw a girl with purple hair crying by the roadside.”
“Taking a wild guess, did a little worker get mistreated?”
With a strange tone, Cao Xin said, “It sounds like she had encountered a… sharp and bitter gray-haired nasty customer while working as a server!”