The Strongest Master Venturing Urban

The bar owner hurried over to mediate, sensing the atmosphere growing increasingly tense.

He grinned and said, "Sir, why don't you pick another song? She doesn't want to sing it, so why make it hard for her?"

"Who the hell do you think you are? Get the hell out of my face!"

The man shoved the owner aside and continued glaring viciously at Ni Baige.

"If you don't sing that song ten times tonight, don't even think about leaving!"

Ni Baige was never the type to be easily bullied. Without saying another word, she turned and started walking away.

"Damn it, acting all high and mighty!"

The man instantly flew into a rage and grabbed Ni Baige again.

He raised his right hand, ready to slap her.

At that moment, a large hand suddenly gripped his shoulder from behind.

"She said no, and you're still pestering her. What's your problem?"

Ni Baige stared at Chen Bin, who had stepped up for her, utterly surprised.

The man, however, snapped, "I'll do whatever I want. What's it to you?"

"It's absolutely my business!"

Chen Bin stepped forward, shielding Ni Baige behind him.

"Because she's my girlfriend!"

Ni Baige frowned slightly, clearly displeased with his claim.

To her, Chen Bin was being shameless.

The man sized Chen Bin up and sneered dismissively.

"Buddy, this isn't the medieval times. Playing hero to save the damsel? Just saying she's your girlfriend doesn't make it true. Prove it!"

Chen Bin didn't bother responding, grabbing Ni Baige's hand and preparing to leave.

The man, still unwilling to let it go, said, "Nobody leaves until the song is sung!"

Glancing at Niu Kuipeng nearby, Chen Bin spoke firmly, "Call the police!"

Niu Kuipeng had just pulled out his phone when the man rushed forward to stop him.

"You dare call the cops? I'll kill you!"

"Snatching someone's phone in broad daylight? You've got guts!"

Chen Bin suddenly shouted, then kicked the man to the ground.

"Oh, you wanna sneak attack me? I'll fight you to the death!"

The man, enraged and humiliated, got up and charged at Chen Bin.

Niu Kuipeng, seeing this, threw a solid punch.

"Snatch my phone and then try to hurt someone? Everyone, take note—this is self-defense!"

The man was knocked down again, and all the attention in the bar was now focused on the scene.

But no one looked inclined to step in and help—they were simply watching the drama unfold.

Just then, three men began approaching, with Xiong Wubing leading the way!

Years back, Xiong Wubing, in a moment of passion, had married a woman with no influential background.

However, after she bore him a child, he quickly lost interest in her.

Recently, after seeing Ni Baige, he felt a resurgence of romantic interest—only to have that bastard Chen Bin show up again!

With the addition of Xiong Wubing and his men, the tide of the fight quickly turned.

Chen Bin and Niu Kuipeng were forced into defensive positions, their earlier bravado completely gone.

Nonetheless, neither man was showing signs of defeat.

Furious, Xiong Wubing grabbed a nearby bottle and, catching Chen Bin off guard, smashed it down hard.

Bang!

The sound of the bottle shattering echoed as blood began to seep from Chen Bin's head.

He felt a crippling pain, instinctively pressing his hand to the wound.

Ni Baige, upon seeing this, burst into tears.

Despite his age, Niu Kuipeng was very strong, thanks to years of working out.

Seeing Chen Bin injured, he was like a lion provoked, throwing a heavy punch directly at Xiong Wubing's eye.

Caught off guard, Xiong Wubing collapsed to the ground.

Niu Kuipeng stepped forward, ready to deliver more punches, but several police officers suddenly rushed in.

"Stop! No more fighting!"

The brawl came to an abrupt end. The police noticed Chen Bin's bleeding head and Xiong Wubing's bruised eye and promptly sent both men to the hospital.

After a check-up, the injuries were confirmed to be minor.

Following treatment, both men were discharged from the hospital.

The police gathered them together, speaking sternly.

"Do you want to settle this publicly or privately?"

Since both Chen Bin and Xiong Wubing had jobs, neither wanted to escalate the situation, so they tacitly chose a private settlement.

Given the mutual injuries, they agreed to deal with their respective treatments independently.

Once the police left, Xiong Wubing glared at Chen Bin viciously, saying, "This isn't over!"

Chen Bin, unfazed, shot back, "We'll see!"

After Xiong Wubing and his men departed, Niu Kuipeng looked at Chen Bin in concern.

"Your head…"

"Don't worry; the doctor said it's fine. You should head home."

Niu Kuipeng didn't say much more, glancing at Ni Baige before hailing a taxi and leaving.

As the taxi drove away, Chen Bin suddenly stumbled, leaning toward Ni Baige.

"Oh no… My head feels so dizzy."

Ni Baige rushed to support him, frowning. "Didn't you say you were fine earlier?"

"Around other men, of course I have to act tough. Come on, the bottle shattered; you think I wouldn't get hurt?"

"So what now? Should we go back to the doctor?"

"No need for that. Probably just need to rest for the night. By the way, where do you live? I don't have a place to stay right now."

"I live in a shared rental with all girls. You can't come."

"Then how about we get a hotel room?"

Following Chen Bin's gesture, Ni Baige saw it was a luxury hotel and shook her head again.

"No way. I can't afford that."

"I can. Just help me walk there."

With a sigh, Ni Baige ended up assisting Chen Bin to the hotel.

She intended to leave for her apartment after settling him in.

However, Chen Bin kept complaining about feeling dizzy and needing someone to care for him.

Left with no other option, Ni Baige agreed to stay.

When booking the room, Ni Baige hadn't planned to stay, so she had booked a room with a single large bed.

After Chen Bin finished showering and lay down, Ni Baige hid in the bathroom, unwilling to come out.

As time passed, Chen Bin called out loudly, "What are you doing hiding in there?"

Ni Baige stepped out, her tone sharp. "I was just using the bathroom! Who's hiding?"

Chen Bin patted the bed with a smile. "Come here."

"No need. I'll just sit on the chair tonight."

"But my head hurts so much. Can you massage it for me?"

Seeing Chen Bin's pained expression, Ni Baige hurried to his side.

"How should I massage it?"

Chen Bin grabbed her and pulled her onto the bed. "Lie down, and I'll tell you."

"Ah, so you were faking it!"

"How could I be pretending? You saw me get hit earlier."

Turning her head away, Ni Baige muttered softly, "Whatever. You just meddled in my business. I didn't ask for your help."

Chen Bin's face darkened, his temper flaring. "I didn't realize until now—you're ungrateful! I stick my neck out for you, and this is how you talk to me?"

"Give it a rest. You're no saint. If you hadn't interfered, I wouldn't have ended up singing at a bar in the first place."

"Shut up! Let me teach you a lesson!"

With that, Chen Bin leaned in and kissed Ni Baige's soft lips…