Ling mei was determined to face the boys squarely. She ran around in circles while they chased after her furiously. She climbed the rooftop and ran along there but the troublesome boys did not give up. She warned them to back off but rather they intensified their chase. She decided to deal decisively with them since they refused to heed her warning. Though this would be her first fight, she was feeling a little anxious because of the weapons, their sizes and number. But that didn't deter her. She believed that if she kept evading the fight, she would live to fight it another time.
She stood her ground unmoving casting a cold dark stare on each of them. It sent a bit of chills into them.But what could a fragile pretty teenager possibly do to them? She looked a bit weaker than most girls.
"Seems like you have a death wish this girl but it will be our pleasure to grant you your request!" Said Feng ming .
They unanimously attacked her with their weapons. They were so astonished at the way the so called weakling dodged all their attacks effortlessly. She leapt in the air and spinned as though she was a leaf countering all their attacks. Her swiftness made some hit themselves by mistake.She decided to attack some over active ones personally. She gave them a few strikes though not exerting her full force. She only used an ounce of her strength and the boys could notice it. In less than a minute, none of them were standing. They were all sprawled on the floor holding their aching bodies. Some could barely stand, some the punch they received disfigured their faces momentarily.Cries of broken arms, legs and waist rend the air. Especially Feng ming, his case was the most pathetic.Red juice flowed freely from his nose and mouth.His face was looking so swollen as though he was stung by angry bees. He couldn't stand up because he forcefully landed on the hard ground during the fight.His buddies had to support the injured boy.It was painful that it was a fragile looking girl that beat him this badly. It really hurt his ego and he was even far older than her. Chai! His body and mind was undergoing serious pain. He regretted fighting her in the first place. At least, he would still have a little dignity left if this hadn't happened.
Ling mei cleared her throat and they all stood on their feet and rendered a heartfelt apology because they were scared she may add some more beating. They were even ready to kneel down and call her Boss. But she wasn't such a petty person . Indeed they underestimated her capacity.
" Don't worry guys! I'm your friend. Go home and treat yourself. Also let this be the last time you go around bullying people. Is that clear?"
"Yes Boss"they responded in unison.
Feng ming managed to make a request on behalf of his crew members who were too scared to utter a word about their mind before she left.
"Please don't let anyone know that you beat us. It will be a great shame and we would become the laughing stock of this town"said Feng ming in a slurred speech. The others offered the little money they had to convince her to accept their request.
"I don't need your money. Keep it for yourself. I won't tell people what happened today. It's between all of us. Our little secret!" She said smiling. They had doubts but she seemed genuine. That marked the beginning of their friendship.
When Ling mei came back home, her mom hugged her passionately. Li wei and Lan were already dressed in a way that suggested that that they would have gone searching for her if she had not arrived at the moment.She was grateful for the love showered on her. She explained her ordeal. Her dad smile was so broad and joyful. He was glad his treasure didn't disappoint him and her mother now saw the need for the martial arts training.
Ling mei had grown so pretty that her dad had to buy dogs to stop people from lurking around their cottage. Though she was still masked and no other person had seen her true face except her parents