Chapter 1251: Heading for Death A trail of dust surged behind the speeding bicycle. Lu Yun had left. After having gone through a series of ups and downs with Liu Fengyi, Lu Yun decided to depart—despite Liu Fengyi’s persistent efforts to keep him. He had to go because, after they finished, Mr. Tingting had awakened. The door was locked, but could Liu Fengyi really silence Mr. Tingting’s voice? Fortunately, he hadn’t heard anything, only shouting that he needed to go to the restroom, giving Lu Yun and Liu Fengyi ample time to clean up. After a brief exchange of greetings, Lu Yun immediately took his leave, riding off with the dust swirling behind him. When he returned to school, it was already the final class of the afternoon. During the break, Lu Yun parked his bicycle at the entrance of the convenience store and stood outside, reflecting deeply. How many times had he once imagined himself becoming a small business owner? Yet at the same time, a deep sense of sorrow stirred in Lu Yun’s heart: Liu Aunt, where are you now? How are you doing? Is there some unattractive man bothering you? A moment later, Lu Yun shook his head, dispelling the gloom and depression within, and slowly stepped into the convenience store. The business was astonishingly brisk—more lively than it had ever been when Liu Aunt used to work here. As the store’s owner now, Lu Yun naturally no longer felt free to rush in headlong as he used to. Most of the students here were now his regular customers, and he understood the principle of "politeness brings prosperity." Standing quietly at the entrance, watching the girls with whom he had either formed or already established connections, Lu Yun felt a warm sense of comfort. The store’s thriving business, undoubtedly, stemmed from the fact that the key figures running it were all girls who had been campus beauties. Lu Yun scratched his head, somewhat disappointed—clearly, women still held a distinct advantage. If he had stood there instead, the little convenience store would hardly have been bustling like this. Just as Lu Yun was reflecting on this, a sharp cry suddenly rang out: "Gao Yang, get your dirty hands off!" The tone carried an unmistakable surge of fury. It was Xiao Ying's voice—Lu Yun instantly recognized the speaker. But the Gao Yang mentioned by Xiao Ying? Gao Yang—the very one Lu Yun and Zhou Quan had just beaten senseless—wasn't he still determined? How dare he take advantage of Xiao Ying right here in his store? As these thoughts surged through him, Lu Yun's indignation flared up. He was about to shout, separating the crowd to give Gao Yang a proper scolding. After all, he was now the top powerhouse in the school. Wasn't it time Gao Yang finally got his due? Yet before Lu Yun could finish his roar, a sharp scolding suddenly rang out, followed immediately by a female voice bursting out in exasperation: "You're dead!" My goodness, it was Shi Yu—how had I forgotten her? Shi Yu is a top taekwondo athlete; with her here, this convenience store was absolutely safe. In an instant, Lu Yun came to a halt. At the same time, as Shi Yu's sharp command echoed, a male voice cried out in pain. Lu Yun, standing behind the thick crowd, couldn't see what had exactly happened, but the piercing, desperate cry of Gao Yang—clearly, Shi Yu had kicked him hard. Good heavens! You dare come to my convenience store and start making trouble? Are you really going to die of boredom? "For heaven's sake, you all just stand there doing nothing—go on and take care of this little troublemaker!" To Lu Yun's surprise, there were actually allies of Gao Yang present—no wonder they had dared to act so boldly. At that moment, the students in the convenience store had already rushed out to the courtyard, shouting and bustling, upon seeing a fight break out. Lu Yun remained completely still, allowing the male and female students passing by to collide against him with growing panic. "They've been complaining about the neighbor, and now this high-lying, stubborn guy, Gao Yang, comes to stir up trouble—today he's going to use you as a demonstration. That's what he's after." As his thoughts flashed, the noise inside the room had settled into a quiet hush. Aside from Lu Yun, only Xiao Ying and her companions, along with three or four sturdy male students standing near Gao Yang, who was still covering his face, remained. Though these four were not particularly old, Lu Yun was certain they were not students from the school—they resembled the local street youths who hung around the county town. Yet, something about the quiet, unspoken presence radiating from them set them apart from ordinary street kids. Suddenly, when Landun saw these four people, his mind instantly flashed with the image of Li Huashan. They were very similar—though these individuals were several levels above Li Huashan, there was a certain aura, both intentional and incidental, that made Landun feel deeply connected and understood. Damn it, where did these guys even come from? Had Gao Yang’s father sent them as bodyguards? Lu Yun's guess was indeed spot on. The four young men surrounding Gao Yang were indeed bodyguards hired at a premium price by Gao Yang's father. When Gao Yang had been badly treated by Lu Yun and Zhou Quan the previous time, Gao Yang's father—Gao Erfang, a government official at the township level—had not stepped in directly. Instead, after squeezing the school for substantial funds, he had hired several bodyguards to protect his beloved son. Little did he know, today was fate's irony: Gao Yang, relying on his bodyguards, boldly expressed his affection to Xiao Ying right in front of everyone. Had it not been for Shi Yu's timely intervention, the situation would have been disastrous. Hey! Suddenly, while everyone in the room was unaware of Lu Yun's actions, Lu Yun erupted in a thunderous outburst of rage, directed straight at the useless Gao Yang, who was clutching his face. Gao Yang originally thought his father had arranged for several capable, patient bodyguards who would allow him to dominate at school. He never imagined that, merely giving a slight push to Xiao Ying while shopping, she'd instantly become a female powerhouse who nearly knocked half his face into a facial paralysis—yet he still feels nothing at all. Upon hearing Lu Yun's words, Gao Yang instinctively turned his head. When he saw Lu Yun, his expression instantly changed. That day, in front of so many classmates, Lu Yun had reduced him to a complete embarrassment—something he had carried resentment over ever since, especially toward Xiao Ying. Only after Gao Yang's father secured several skilled bodyguards through his connections did he finally feel that the day for revenge and redemption had arrived. With his growing strength and influence at school, he now believed he could win Xiao Ying's heart. High Yang's expression only changed slightly. With a sideways glance at the bodyguards beside him, his courage surged, and he proudly raised his middle finger at Lu Yun with a show of defiance. At that moment, the younger women noticed Lu Yun as well. As soon as Xiao Ying saw him, tears poured down like a flood, overflowing with sorrow. While Shi Yu remained on guard against Gao Yang, Red Yu and the others quickly tried to comfort her, but Xiao Ying's tears continued unabated. "Dead Lu Yun! Where have you been all this time, living your luxurious life? We've been treated like scraps by these mediocrities!" Shi Yu, fiery and direct, delivered a sharp rebuke to Lu Yun. You've been busy making trouble while I was away—fattening up on your own while you were gone—Gao Yang! Honestly, even if your father is the King of the World, I'm going to leave you crippled today!