Thinking about it, Hao Jian frowned, then took steps toward Lin Dongyang's classroom.

At this moment, there were already quite a few people gathered around. Since students usually take a walk after evening study, quite a lot of people were gathered at this time. It wasn't just a few nearby classes there for the spectacle; students from classes upstairs and downstairs also came out of curiosity.

At this moment, they gathered together. Hao Jian walked over slowly, looked at the situation, and saw people were surrounded three layers deep, quite a lot of them curious and spectating, both boys and girls. Relying on his height, Hao Jian stood outside watching the situation inside, able to see clearly.

At this moment, several short-statured girls looked at Hao Jian with envious expressions, thinking it would be great if they were as tall as him. However, Hao Jian didn't notice this; his attention was completely on Lin Dongyang.

He knew Lin Dongyang wasn't one to cause trouble; otherwise, for so many years, he would've just been a small presence in the background, even now, having become a bit stronger, he still wasn't one to stir up trouble unless something happened to him. Otherwise, he surely wouldn't bother others.

At this moment, Hao Jian watched from the outside and saw Lin Dongyang protecting a girl beside him, with two other girls standing next to her angrily glaring at the boy opposite Lin Dongyang. That boy was flanked by three or four other boys, looking extremely arrogant and unruly. Even with so many people gathered watching, they didn't seem to fear attracting any teachers, acting high and mighty.

The girl protected by Lin Dongyang was slightly trembling, clearly upset. Earlier, when she and some friends from class planned to walk to the field, they didn't expect to be blocked by several boys right after leaving the classroom. She recognized this boy as being from Class 6 of the second year, who for some reason suddenly took a liking to her lately and kept harassing her.

She didn't like this boy at all, but he was relentless, constantly harassing her, giving her gifts and food, all of which she refused. He eventually took to putting the gifts directly in her desk when she wasn't around.

Now, after evening study, she wanted to walk to the field with her friends to avoid seeing him, but as soon as they left the classroom, they were blocked at the door by him and his group.

She tried to leave, he blocked her, her friends told him to stop harassing her, yet he wouldn't listen, bringing three or four other boys along, making it impossible for the three girls to push past the four or five boys, leaving them stuck at the doorway.

This was bad enough, but not letting them leave meant staying inside the classroom, yet he stopped her from entering as well. The four or five boys blocked her while he said some vulgar words, suggesting she be his girlfriend or else any boy who touched her wouldn't have a good time.

Of course, she resisted, but how could a girl resist a boy? Instantly, he pinned her against the wall, preparing to force a kiss on her. She struggled hard, but at this time, no one was willing to help, the boys in the class were just standing by, watching the scene unfold without any intention to help her.

And her two female friends, separated by the three or four boys he brought along, couldn't get over to help her.

However, right then, Lin Dongyang, sitting in class, saw what was happening and instantly rushed over, kicking the boy to the ground and protecting her. This led to the current scene unfolding.

Actually, Lin Dongyang had seen this boy harass the girl several times, but he hadn't said anything. After all, he was just a small presence, not close with them, so he saw no need to speak up, thinking it might even annoy them otherwise.

Although he had become more confident, he still internally resisted social interactions with others.

But tonight, sitting at his desk, thinking about meeting Baldy with Hao Jian later, pondering what to do, what to say, and what not to, he saw the same girl being bullied by that boy again.

Then, the attempt to force a kiss. He had been sitting, but instantly he couldn't stay seated, immediately standing up, rushing out, and kicking the boy to the ground.

At this moment, protecting the girl behind him, he simply couldn't stand the boy's actions, without much thought beyond that.

The boy stood up from the ground with an utterly furious look, clearly surprised someone actually dared kick him. Who was he, who was he with, who was the second-year big boss, that was his boss after all. And today, someone actually dared kick him, under so many gazes, to the ground, leaving his chest throbbing with pain. This was like pulling teeth from the mouth of a tiger, utterly reckless!

He looked menacingly at Lin Dongyang and the other boys near him, and five or six of them formed a circle surrounding Lin Dongyang, who was guarding the girl, ensuring they wouldn't be harmed.

Meanwhile, the other boys in the class, seeing their classmate being bullied, didn't dare to speak up, let alone do anything, and just stood by watching with an expectant attitude.

The girl's name was Li Yaqin, she was notably attractive, and many in the class pursued her, captivated by her beauty. Lin Dongyang also secretly liked her before, but back then, being shy and introverted, and not understanding what love or liking meant at that age, it faded away soon.

At this moment, Li Yaqin wore a somewhat despairing expression. Usually, quite a few people fawned over her, saying all kinds of things they would do for her, buying food and drinks, which she never accepted. But now, these boys who usually flirted with her, none stepped up to defend or support her.

Each of them stood by, observing as if it had nothing to do with them, which truly surprised her. It was Lin Dongyang, whom she generally looked down upon, who first rushed out to protect her, preventing any harm to her, and even when faced with several times more boys, showed no fear at all.

In contrast, other boys kept silent due to the backing his opponent had, afraid of his connections, terrified to speak up.

At this moment, she looked at Lin Dongyang's back, wondering why she felt safe standing behind him, believing his broad and sturdy back could protect people.

"Move!" the boy glared at Lin Dongyang.

Lin Dongyang didn't budge and said, "With me here, don't even think about doing anything to Li Yaqin today!"

The boy heard this and sneered, "With you here? You really think you're something, but you're just a useless piece of trash. Do you really think you can grow wings and fly?"

Lin Dongyang said nothing, but his expression turned grave, "If you have the guts, try it today!"

Upon hearing this, the boy laughed aloud, shouting Lin Dongyang's name, "Lin Dongyang! You're overestimating yourself; just because you're hanging out with Hao Jian, do you think you're invincible? Let me tell you, if you make me unhappy today, there are plenty of ways for me to make you disappear without a trace."

The onlookers listened, seeing Lin Dongyang with eyes filled with disdain. Recently, Lin Dongyang's momentum had certainly grown, getting involved with a first-year, even fighting Gu Peng at the school gate and gaining the upper hand afterward, leaving elegantly.

This incident indeed slightly improved Lin Dongyang's reputation compared to before, drawing more attention than in the past. But in everyone's eyes, he was just an utter nobody, and no matter how he changed, he remained that worthless individual, impossible to change.

So at this moment, this boy thus threatened Lin Dongyang with words. Lin Dongyang was indeed provoked, his eyes filled with killing intent, veins bulging on his face.

Meanwhile, Hao Jian, standing behind, listened, showing a slight, this truly was "hit while lying down" reaction; why the hell was he dragged into this, feeling somewhat helpless.

"Try it!" Lin Dongyang said coldly.

The boy heard this, laughed, signaled to his nearby boys, then slowly rolled up his sleeves and walked toward Lin Dongyang. He didn't believe Lin Dongyang would dare fight back if he hit him, moving in and suddenly throwing a punch.

Lin Dongyang's eyes were cold, and with a flash, he caught the boy's hand.

"Let go!" the boy instantly yelled angrily.

Lin Dongyang looked cold, saying little, not wanting further conflict with this person, knowing it was useless to say more, so he let go of his hand.

The boy immediately pulled his hand back and retreated, but his gaze towards Lin Dongyang turned for the worse.

Suddenly, he gave a signal with his eyes to those boys, and a group of people immediately approached Lin Dongyang.

He knew Lin Dongyang had some skills, from how easily he caught his punch, realizing a head-on confrontation wouldn't end well.