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Sister Ying, its pretty late now. How are you going back? Yang Ming pushed his bicycle out of the schools garage and walked to the schools front gate with Zhao Ying.

My house is not that far. Its right there in front. It was a dormitory built by the school for the faculty members and staff. There were a few private rooms reserved for young teachers who do not own a house, said Zhao Ying.

You know what? I will drop you back home first before heading back! said Yang Ming.

I am a teacher! Why would I need your company?I should bethe one taking you home! Zhao Ying laughed.

Sister Ying, even though you are a teacher, how can I leta ladywalk alone at such a late hour? Yang Ming laughed wryly.

Ah? ZhaoYing was takenback for a while before she was able to react.Yeah. I am just three years older than he.Once the identity ofateacher is removed, we are almost the same age. Its perfectly reasonable to have a guy escort a girl home.

Alright, since it isnt far away. Just a few more steps and we will be there. Zhao Ying nodded.

Initially, Yang Ming intended to invite Zhao Ying to sit on his bicycle as he cycled her back. However, he couldnt seem to verbalize it. Hence, he could only push his bicycle as he walked together with Zhao Ying in the darkness.

Suddenly Yang Ming stretched his hand out to stop Zhao Ying from walking further.

Ah! What are you doing? Zhao Ying felt scared at Yang Mings sullen expression.Is he going to do something to me? Its pitch-black here and no one usually passes by.Moreover, Zhao Ying was thinking about how Yang Ming stared at her this afternoon with the bulging crotch She couldnt help but shiver.

Yang Ming didnt notice Zhao Yings uncertain expression. Instead, he focused on the back of thegarbage binas he whispered softly, There are people ahead!

When Zhao Ying realized that Yang Ming didnt want to do anything to her,she was relieved.It wasnt what I was thinking!Butthen she felt nervous again as she heard Yang Ming state there were some people in front of them.

Yang Ming had just obtained thetelescopicand x-ray abilities, how could he not use them? Moreover, he just realized that he hadcrystal clearnight-vision. When Yang Ming was casually looking behind the garbage bin, he found three people squatting there!

It was really late now so there shouldnt be anyone squatting behind the garbage bin for any reason. Therefore, there was only one possibility. These people were here to steal! But what really intrigued Yang Ming was that the teacher, Jin Gang, was one of the three people.

However, Yang Ming understood what was going to happen. It seemed like Jin Gang wanted to act out the scene of a hero rescuing a damsel in distress in order to punish him!

Robbery! Two people jumped out from behind the garbage bin and leaped in front of Yang Ming and Zhao Ying.

Ah! Even though Zhao Ying had received a warning from Yang Ming, she was still shocked. Instinctively, sheheld ontoYang Mings arm.

YangMing was thrilled.This was a great opportunityto performin front of Zhao Ying. These two actors were absolutely no match for him. He decided to play along. He put his hand around Zhao Yings shoulder and said, What would you all like to rob?

Zhao Ying was incredibly nervous and she didnt even have the time to consider Yang Mings action. Moreover, her fear drove her to unconsciously lean into Yang Mings arm.

Rob what? These twoactors were stunnedby Yang Mings calm reply. They had never worked in this field before.

What did Brother Gang ask us to take? Minor Actor #1[1], a slightly fat man with a body shaped like a gas tank asked Minor Actor #2.

Mind your words! Minor Actor #2 gave Minor Actor #1 a glare, and said calmly, Robbery of course, its about money. Yup, money! Hand over all your valuable belongings!

Yang Ming already discerned thebackground informationof thesetwo individuals.His stomach almost ached from laughing after listening to their funny dialogue. However, he put up a serious face and said, We dont have any money, but life we have one. Oh yeah. I alsohave an oldbicycle here. I believe both ofyou high-classrobbers wouldnt really bat an eye on it, right?

Yes! You are right! Minor Actor #1 answered without thinking.

Damn! Minor Actor #2 gave a kick to Minor Actor #1 as a warning to stop blabbing out words.

However, Minor Actor #1 didnt understand what he meant. He returned a glare to Minor Actor #2 and said grumpily, Why the f*** are you kicking me?

Minor Actor #2 almost exploded; he contained his anger and ignored his partner. He turned around and told Yang Ming, Stop fooling us. Nothing valuable? Take out all your cell phones and wallets!

Yes! Tell me all your passwords forIP, IC and IQ card![2] Minor Actor #1 immediately added. Once he finished, he looked at Minor Actor #2 proudly as though saying, Look how fast I responded!

If they werent already playing out the scene, Minor Actor #2 would have beaten up thisperson right now!

Yang Ming, lets hand over our money to them. Zhao Ying responded first. Zhao Ying had no doubt that those two were robbers.

What do you mean hand over? If they want something, they will have to come and take it! said Yang Ming.

You want me to take? Sure! You go and search the guy; I will search the girl! Minor Actor #1 said excitedly after hearing Yang Mings words.

Minor Actor #2 had a frown on his forehead,Why did we pick an idiot to become an actor for robbery? He thought that the dumb robbers in <A World Without Thieves>[3] on TV were just a joke, but he now found an even dumber one here!

Cough! Lets finish this guy, then we will look at the girl! Minor Actor #2 reminded Minor Actor #1 of their purpose here.

Ha? Oh yeah. I had almost forgotten. Brother Gang told us to give this guy a beating! Minor Actor #1 smacked himself on the headand rantowards Yang Ming.

Yang Ming understood his words, but sadly, Zhao Ying couldnt. She still thought that these two were using their internal jargon.

Yang Mings fighting skillswhich had been honedfor yearsthrough his real-lifeexperiences were definitely not negligible. Seeing how Minor Actor #1 one walked over with some fighting style and pose, he didnt even consider him a worthy opponent. Yang Ming gave him a kick.His actions werefierce and focused on his enemys weaknesses.

This Minor Actor #1 already had a small figure so a directkick tohis face made his nose bleed.

Ah! A sharp voice shocked everyone present.

Yang Ming couldnt help but give Zhao Ying a pat and said, Its fine! No worries.

ZhaoYing was scared byMinor Actor #1s savage facewhich was coveredwith blood.

Chapter Notes:

[1] Because the author treated this scene like an act in a play, he refers to the two nameless guys who tried to rob Yang Ming and Zhao Ying as (lngto y ho) and (lngto r ho) which we are calling Minor Actor #1 and Minor Actor #2.

[2] IP card sim card; IC card identity card; IQ card credit card

[3] (Tinxi w zi) A World Without Thieves is amoviebased on the novel of the same name.