The few people were all in disbelief when they heard Hao Jian say such words. They had been bullied, and yet the response was to avoid rashness—this was not Hao Jian's usual style. The group looked at him in confusion, with many thinking he was afraid this time.
However, only Liang Xiaohan truly understood what Hao Jian was thinking deep down inside.
The innkeeper heard Hao Jian's words and was visibly pleased, thinking Hao Jian was frightened. So, his tone became even more aggressive as he pointed at the crowd and said, "You hear that? Back off, or face the consequences. Be careful, or I'll call the police to arrest you all!"
Seeing Hao Jian take a stance, the group didn't say anything, acknowledging the authority in his words, and retreated. The innkeeper was overjoyed to see this, thinking that if these students had acted impulsively, his shop would be doomed. Even if the police came, the store might have been trashed by then. So, the sight of them retreating brought him joy.
