"Not afraid? Hmph! We don’t bully others by flaunting our power, but your people don’t know what’s good for them! We’ll discuss this matter slowly, but right now, I want to settle my personal vendetta with this consultant Li! We are all real men, no need to talk about three minutes, we’ll fight until one of us can’t get up! The loser is the grandson!" Zhao Yun placed both hands on the table, looking at Li Yan: "Dare or not?"

Li Jie had a bit of a headache, knowing full well that he provoked trouble on purpose, but Li Yan didn’t hold back, giving him the opportunity. As a colleague, she knew very well what kind of person Zhao Yun was. As a strong figure in the First Security Company, she admitted she was no match for Zhao Yun. Even though Li Yan was stronger than her, he probably wasn’t a match either.

The reason was simple, their sizes alone determined most of the outcome. Whether in a comprehensive sports meet or professional competition, whether it’s Taekwondo, Karate, Boxing, or Judo, they are typically classified by weight. There is a significant difference between a lightweight and a heavyweight competitor. In competitions using protective gear and scoring, speed and skill may triumph, but in professional knockout tournaments, resistance and power are crucial.

The slimmer and lighter are often faster, but two or three punches might have no effect on the opponent’s body, while a heavier and bulkier person might knock them down with one punch! That’s why in children’s fights, the bigger ones usually bully the smaller ones.

...

Li Jie and Zhao Chengyao both expressed their opinions, but Li Yan was leisurely watching the show. Watching Zhao Yun’s performance, he only found it amusing. He hadn’t spoken because he was pretending to be cool, nor was he afraid, but he was waiting for an opportunity, a chance to block Zhao Yun and the First Security Company from causing more trouble!

Never mind being a consultant, just with Li Jie’s and Huang Ying’s relationship, Li Yan could aid Jie Rui in a fight anytime. But it had to be worth it; he couldn’t just fight all the time, could he?

Seeing Zhao Yun speak like this, Li Yan put away his smile and coldly said, "You, Zhao Yun, are you only representing yourself or your First Security Company? I don’t mind teaching a bear a lesson, but if you guys keep sending pigs to create trouble, while you enjoy being at the bottom of the rankings, we have work to do!" 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

"What the hell did you say?!" Even though he was looking for an excuse to explode, Li Yan indeed made Zhao Yun very upset, and now hearing him call himself a bear and a pig, his eyes almost spewed fire.

"If you can represent the First Security Company and I knock you down, then leave and don’t cause trouble again, Grandpa doesn’t mind moving around a bit; if you can’t represent them and still want to cause trouble, I could immediately arrange for a lawyer to sue you." Li Yan took out his phone and waved it around, "I recorded everything you just said, a bit of editing, and it could serve as evidence of your extortion."

Zhao Yun was slightly shocked; could this guy have deliberately provoked me, with the goal of recording as evidence?

Zhao Chengyao also secretly admired this; it seemed to him that resolving this through legal means might be more reliable.

Zhao Yun looked at Li Yan, after a moment, said in a deep voice, "I can represent the First Security Company; if you beat me, I promise no one will come to bother you again! If I beat you, then don’t blame me for being rude!"

He was also happy to accept this condition, as he initially said something similar, presenting a choice between two options. Now, by hitting him, as long as he won, compensation could still be demanded. Why not?

Seeing Li Yan make this request and hearing Zhao Yun agree to it, Li Jie looked worried. She believed she had a fair understanding of Li Yan’s abilities; if it involved guns or intelligence, she believed Li Yan would far surpass Zhao Yun. But if it were pure combat, fighting against a two-meter-tall giant, he would definitely be at a disadvantage...

Li Yan had already stood up: "Do you have an empty room here? Take us there!" He knew there used to be empty rooms here for demonstrating bodyguard skills to uneasy clients, but now with a new manager, he wasn’t sure if the arrangement had changed.

Zhao Chengyao hesitated a little, looking at Li Jie, unsure if agreeing like this would cause trouble. Li Jie also hesitated for a moment, but she knew that openly opposing or advising against any decision Li Yan made would mean questioning his capability. After the trip to City H, she not only witnessed a stronger side of Li Yan but also became his person, her mindset had naturally shifted; even if she was worried about him, she wouldn’t embarrass him.

"Let’s go!" Li Jie, not being one to dawdle, coldly stood up.

Zhao Chengyao hastily opened the door, leading them toward the room at the back.

Jie Rui is a security company that might encounter any kind of client; therefore, even though Zhao Yun is a two-meter towering figure with an arrogant glare, no one paid much attention. This person with the boss, manager, and consultant accompanying him must be an important guest.

Huang Ying had also noticed them, though earlier she only knew Li Jie and Zhao Chengyao were in the office, not realizing there were guests accompanying them. Now seeing their appearance, she wasn’t too concerned about what they were up to.

"Get out, and close the door!" After the four of them entered the empty room, Li Yan blandly instructed.

Li Jie and Zhao Chengyao were slightly stunned; naturally, this was directed at them. Both of them had the same plan; after all, this was their home ground, and if Li Yan couldn’t handle it later, they could step in to stop it. They didn’t expect him to chase them out first.

Zhao Yun, however, revealed a cruel smile, thinking that Li Yan was merely trying to save face, unwilling to lose face in front of Zhao Chengyao and Li Jie, hence asking them to leave. He thought to himself, "You don’t want to lose face, right? I’ll make sure to hit you in the face so hard that you walk out looking like a pig’s head, and we’ll see how you save face then!"

Li Jie nodded at Zhao Chengyao, agreeing to Li Yan’s words, but before leaving, she whispered, "Be careful."

After they went out and closed the door, Zhao Yun sneered, "Did you hear what Li Jie said? Be careful! She must have heard my name; you probably haven’t, right? Damn! No one ever dared to act tough in front of me, not even the boss who hired me, so what are you?"

Li Yan shook his head, "She told me to be careful not to kill you since this is our place after all. Having someone die wouldn’t be good."

Zhao Yun was so angry he laughed; he’d never heard such arrogant words! Be careful not to kill me? Let’s see who ends up dead!"

"Don’t worry, grandson, I won’t kill you, but I’ll make sure you live half-dead!"

Li Yan moved to the center of the room, "Stop bluffing, come on, I’m on a schedule!"

Zhao Yun patted his chest confidently, "You go first; I’ll let you have three moves. I’m afraid if I make a move, you won’t have a chance to play anymore!"

When he finished speaking, he’d secretly taken a deep breath and tensed up his arms and chest muscles. Let three moves? Arrogant or not, he wasn’t stupid; no one was watching, why let him? Knocking him down was all about strength!

Li Yan didn’t seem to hesitate, taking a small step back before rushing forward and leaping into the air, appearing to aim a kick at Zhao Yun’s chest!

Zhao Yun secretly sneered, "You thought I’d really let you? You thought I’d really let you hit my chest? Fool!"

And from this move, he thought Li Yan must be someone who hadn’t faced setbacks and needed a lesson. A jumping kick looks impressive, but without support, unstable center of gravity, and difficult to change moves, it’s more suited for movies. With good camera angles, it looks powerful, and with wires, can look beautiful, but in reality, it’s impractical. Even for martial arts like Taekwondo, known for kicks, Tang Lang Quan etc., these are at most dressed up for demonstrations, not used in matches.

But who was Li Yan? He wasn’t someone from a martial arts performance background, so how could he use such flashy but impractical moves in a real fight?

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