Siheyuan: I live next door to Xu Damao, my last name is Cao

Chapter 349: Like a mouse meeting a cat

Cao Wei came out of the house, intending to go out for some fresh air at night and relax his tense nerves from a busy day.

The night was like thick ink, wantonly splashed between heaven and earth, and the streets were filled with an atmosphere of tranquility that was almost eerie.

Occasionally, the barking of dogs from afar would drift quietly in the empty night, not only failing to break the tranquility, but instead adding a bit of mystery unique to the night.

Cao Wei took a deep breath of the cool air. The coolness went straight through his nasal cavity to his heart and lungs, relaxing his tense nerves a little.

As soon as he stepped out of the door, he was frozen in place as if under a spell, his eyes fixed straight ahead, the expression on his face suddenly changing from relaxation to shock.

I saw a group of people standing in front of the door of my house. They had different shapes and sizes, like ghosts gathered from different dark corners.

Some are tall and strong, like a towering mountain. Their huge bodies alone are enough to give people a strong sense of oppression.

Some of them have slim figures, but the flashing eyes in their sunken eye sockets reveal a sinister and fierce look, as if they could shoot out deadly poison needles at any time.

But without exception, they all exuded a ferocious aura, like wolves emerging from the dark abyss, with hair standing on end, fangs bared, ready to devour anyone at any time.

These people are ready to fight, venting their inner restlessness and anxiety.

Some people's joints make a crackling sound, which is as harsh as breaking bones.

Some people kept moving their necks, and their cervical vertebrae made creepy "cracking" sounds, as if announcing to those around them that they were about to embark on a bloody killing.

It seemed as if at the slightest sign of trouble, they would draw their swords without hesitation and tear everything in front of them into pieces, turning this quiet space into a bloody battlefield in an instant.

An inexplicable anger suddenly surged in Cao Wei's heart, and that anger was like a lit powder barrel, burning fiercely.

He has always been low-key and kind to others. He gets along well with his neighbors on weekdays. He is always willing to help any family in need and has never made any deep hatred with anyone.

In his opinion, he has always adhered to the principle of being kind to others, so how could such a group of uninvited guests suddenly appear?

He muttered to himself in his heart, his brows furrowed into the shape of the Chinese character "川", his eyes full of confusion and anger, his mind was like a high-speed machine, quickly sorting out every bit of recent events, trying to find any clues related to the scene before him.

He recalled every conversation he had with people, every scenario that could have led to a conflict, even every time he passed a stranger.

But no matter how hard he racked his brains, and replayed his recent experiences in his mind countless times, he really couldn't figure out how he had offended such a group of ruthless characters. This unprovoked experience made him feel extremely confused and resentful.

His eyes darted back and forth among the group of people, with a look of scrutiny and vigilance, as if he was sizing up a group of wild beasts about to attack.

When I saw the man in the lead, a sense of déjà vu surged into my heart like a surging tide.

The man was as strong as an iron tower, and his broad shoulders seemed able to carry a mountain, giving people the illusion that he was indestructible.

The flesh on his face trembled slightly with his breathing, like a bunch of wriggling worms, which made people shudder.

There was a ferocity and cunning in his eyes, and he looked like a vicious tiger hiding in the darkness, lying dormant for a long time, ready to pounce on his prey and tear it to pieces at any time.

Cao Wei's brain instantly went into high-speed operation, trying to dig out relevant information from the depths of his memory. His eyes became focused and sharp, not missing any details, trying to confirm this person's identity from the clues in his memory.

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration flashed through his mind like lightning, and Cao Wei's eyes widened instantly, like fireworks suddenly blooming in the night sky, bright and dazzling, and an expression of disbelief appeared on his face.

He suddenly remembered that the guy in front of him was the leader of the group that tried to rob him last year.

At that time, the sun was shining brightly, shining warmly on the streets, and pedestrians were coming and going, full of the breath of life.

Cao Wei was walking in a remote alley as usual. This alley was his shortcut home. It was rarely visited on weekdays and was quiet and peaceful.

He was humming a little tune, walking briskly, and mumbling a few words along with the melody from time to time, completely unaware that danger was approaching quietly.

Suddenly, a group of people came out from various corners of the alley and surrounded him quickly like ghosts. The leader was the guy in front of him.

This guy brought a few younger brothers with him. They looked arrogant and had a malicious smile on their faces. They tried to steal his belongings.

Their eyes were full of greed. They thought Cao Wei was just an ordinary passerby who could be easily taken advantage of. In their eyes, Cao Wei was just a lamb to be slaughtered.

But they never expected that Cao Wei had been practicing martial arts since he was a child, and his physical fitness and reaction ability were far beyond ordinary people.

He has been learning martial arts from famous teachers since he was young, and has never stopped throughout the year.

Whether it was a freezing winter day with snowflakes flying, he was sweating profusely in the snow and ice.

It was still a hot summer day, the sun was scorching, and he insisted on training under the scorching sun.

Day after day of hard training gave him a strong physique and agile skills.

His muscles were solid and powerful, and each one seemed to contain endless energy.

His eyes were sharp and firm, as if he could see through all dangers.

Facing this group of uninvited guests, Cao Wei showed no fear. Instead, fighting spirit was burning in his eyes. That fighting spirit was like a burning flame, blazingly and illuminating his resolute face.

After a fierce fight, Cao Wei was like a whirlwind, moving freely among the crowd, punching and kicking.

His fists made a whistling sound, and each blow landed accurately on the enemy, defeating the group of people.

Under the attack of Cao Wei, they fell to the ground, crying and shouting, and were unable to fight back.

In the end, he not only successfully repelled them, but also used his own strength to send the leader to the police station.

At that time, this guy kept uttering harsh words in the police station. His face was distorted with anger, his facial features were almost squeezed together, his eyes were red, like two burning fireballs, he stared at Cao Wei fiercely, and threatened to settle accounts with Cao Wei in the future.

His voice was hoarse with anger, like the roar of a wounded beast.

But Cao Wei did not take these words to heart. After all, evil cannot prevail over good. He firmly believed that his actions were just and aboveboard, so he had no reason to fear the threats from these villains.

His heart was full of righteousness, and he firmly believed that justice would prevail over evil. These threats were nothing but the dying struggle of a clown.

Looking at the younger brothers behind this guy, although each of them tried to hide their inner anxiety with fierce expressions, Cao Wei still recognized them at a glance.

The appearance of these little brothers has hardly changed, they still look like a fox taking advantage of the power of another.

Some of them pretended to be calm, but their eyes unconsciously wandered around, as alert as frightened rabbits.

Some of them were trembling slightly, but still forced themselves to maintain a ferocious posture. Their trembling legs and slightly trembling hands had already exposed their inner fear.

In an instant, Cao Wei not only lost his initial nervousness and worry, but instead found it a little funny.

He secretly mocked in his heart, these guys really have no memory, they have forgotten the pain after the wound has healed, and they even dare to come to his house. Could it be that they are not comfortable enough in the police station and want to experience the feeling of being taught a lesson again?

This thought made the corners of his mouth slightly rise, revealing a sarcastic smile.

Thinking of this, the corners of Cao Wei's mouth rose slightly, revealing a sarcastic smile.

He stood straight, like a pine tree, emitting an innate majesty.

With his hands folded in front of his chest, his posture seemed to declare to the world his inviolability. His eyes were full of disdain and contempt, as if he was announcing to the group of people in front of him: You have found the wrong person today!

That look was like a sharp sword, piercing straight into the hearts of Third Brother and others, making them feel a chill.

In the dim light, the light seemed to be dying from the darkness, swaying weakly, as if it would go out at any time.

Everything seemed hazy under the light, adding a bit of weirdness to the tense atmosphere.

When the third brother saw Cao Wei, he was also stunned for a moment. His heart suddenly shrank, as if it was tightly grasped by an invisible big hand. His breathing became rapid and his chest heaved violently.

He will always remember this man, and the nightmarish memory instantly came flooding back like a raging tide, completely drowning him.

The scene of the disastrous defeat in the alley that day kept flashing through his mind, and every scene was like a sharp knife, piercing his nerves.

At that time, the sunlight shone through the mottled leaves into the alley, forming patches of light and shadow.

He was full of confidence with a group of younger brothers. He thought he could easily succeed in that remote alley, rob this seemingly ordinary passerby of all his belongings, and then use the money to spend it on wine and women and enjoy himself.

But they didn't expect to run into the tough opponent Cao Wei.

Cao Wei was like an angry lion, with amazing fighting power, and he showed extraordinary strength as soon as he made a move.

His punches and kicks were powerful and each attack was delivered with great force and precise technique. In full view of everyone, he beat himself up without any chance of fighting back.

The third brother felt like a lamb to be slaughtered. Under Cao Wei's attack, he felt severe pain all over his body, as if his bones were all broken, and his dignity was shattered.

His face was covered in bruises, with blood at the corners of his mouth, and his eyes were filled with fear and despair.

What made the third brother even more embarrassed was that he was personally taken to the police station by Cao Wei.

Along the way, he kept his head down, not daring to look at the people around him, his heart filled with shame and anger.

The pointing and criticizing from people around him was like salt sprinkled on his wounds, making him feel extremely embarrassed.

He spent a torturous time in that cold detention room.

The walls of the detention room were cold and damp, as if emitting an air of decay; the lights were dim, flickering like will-o'-the-wisp.

He curled up in a corner, his heart full of resentment towards Cao Wei and regret for his own incompetence.

He kept recalling how miserable he was at that time, and his anger grew stronger and stronger, but at the same time he also felt deeply afraid of Cao Wei's strength.

Although he did not stay in there for a long time, Cao Wei's strength and ruthlessness left a deep and indelible shadow in his heart.

Whenever he thought of the scene of that day, a wave of fear and unwillingness would surge in his heart. The fear entangled his heart like a poisonous snake, making him unable to let go.

Not only did the third brother recognize Cao Wei, but the younger brothers around him also recognized this man who frightened them.

Thinking back to that disastrous defeat, the scene where Cao Wei outnumbered eight or nine of them and beat them to a pulp seems like it happened just yesterday.

At this moment, they were under dim lights, and the atmosphere around them was so oppressive that it made people breathless, as if the air had become sticky.