I'm a sophomore in college, what the heck is this "male god cultivation system"?

Chapter 18 Strikes hard
As the bald man reached for Chen Yan's phone, Chen Yan ducked slightly and delivered a perfect jab to the bald man's abdomen.

For someone who hasn't received specialized training, it's hard to endure the pain of being punched in the abdomen, and the bald man was no exception.

The moment he was hit, he instinctively curled his body into a shrimp shape and covered his abdomen with his hand, trying to relieve the pain.

But almost at the same time, Chen Yan delivered a powerful backhand punch directly to his face.

For a moment, the bald man felt dizzy and his body staggered. After swaying for two or three seconds, he fell to the ground.

The whole process took less than five seconds.

The sight of such a large player being defeated was already eye-catching enough, not to mention that Chen Yan's movements were quite clean and neat. For a moment, even the people playing basketball around him turned to look, and many people even raised their phones.

The old man and the young boy who had been fanning the flames were now dumbfounded. They even forgot about the child who had stopped crying and rushed over.

"You, why did you hit me!" After her husband fell down first, the previously aggressive woman could no longer be as tough as before, and even her voice became much softer.

"No matter what, you can't hit someone. This is intentional assault."

As for the old lady, who was originally quite formidable and spoke with great spittle, she said nothing at this moment, but simply supported her son and tried to help him stand up.

"Intentional injury?" Chen Yan held up her phone. "I've recorded the whole thing. Your husband started it, so at most it's self-defense. We can also check the surveillance footage to see how your daughter fell."

Anyway, the responsibility isn't ours. If you're still not satisfied, like I said, call the police and let them handle it.

Although if the police were called, given the tendency of the authorities to compromise, both parties would most likely be convicted of mutual assault, the woman was already quite panicked and unable to think calmly.

After all, the reason she dared to be so aggressive before was mostly because of her husband, who was knocked down with just two punches...

The woman knew that dragging it out wouldn't lead to anything good; if things really escalated, at most both sides would be equally punished...

Moreover, judging from the current situation, the injuries her daughter sustained from the fall seem to be less severe than the damage her husband suffered from being knocked down by two punches.

Meanwhile, the bald man had recovered and stood up with some difficulty, his eyes filled with apprehension as he looked at Chen Yan.

In the past, thanks to his imposing physique, he had always been able to gain the upper hand in various conflicts, but he never expected to meet a tough opponent today...

At the same time, the onlookers' stares made him feel incredibly ashamed. Making such a fool of himself in front of so many people made him wish he could disappear into the ground.

After gesturing to his wife to keep quiet, the bald man looked at Chen Yan and said with a forced posture, "My daughter wasn't hurt today, and I didn't intend to argue with you. It was you who acted without any sportsmanship... Let's just let this go for now. If you want to continue fighting, I'm happy to oblige."

After saying that, he even adopted a defensive stance, but in Chen Yan's eyes, this defense was full of flaws...

Seeing that Chen Yan remained silent, the bald man first took a few steps back, then turned around and left with his wife and daughter, cursing under his breath.

As for the old woman, she muttered "little bastard" under her breath, then followed her son out with a few quick steps.

……

"Um, thank you so much just now. If it weren't for you, this matter might not have ended so easily today," Tian Jingyi said cautiously.

Things happened so fast that before she could even react, the bald man collapsed, and the situation instantly reversed.

Although the family continued to make threats, anyone with eyes could see that they were becoming increasingly guilty and didn't dare to continue the argument.

"It's nothing." Chen Yan waved his hand. "Do you want to continue?"

"That's enough for today." Tian Jingyi paused, then asked softly, "Are you injured? Should we go to the hospital?"

"Hmm?" Chen Yan raised an eyebrow, his eyes full of surprise.

He knocked the bald man down with just two punches, the whole process taking less than five seconds. The bald man didn't even touch his clothes, so how could he possibly be injured? Tian Jingyi quickly realized how stupid her words had been, and pursed her lips, unsure of what to say next.

Seeing that the other party remained silent, neither playing ball nor mentioning leaving, Chen Yan was puzzled and turned to look at Tian Jingyi.

The other person's timid and hesitant manner reminded him of a boiling teapot.

"If you're not playing ball, how about we call it a day..." Chen Yan mentioned.

"Oh... I really troubled you with today's matter. A new dessert shop just opened on the first floor, and the taste is quite good. I even got a membership card there. If you're not in a hurry, how about we go get some dessert together?"

As she spoke, Tian Jingyi's voice grew softer and softer, until finally it could be described as "as faint as a mosquito's buzz".

However, Chen Yan thought of another aspect...

'She ate dessert after exercising; she probably worked out for nothing all night.'

However, Chen Yan has no worries about gaining weight. His current physique is perfectly normal, and having a late-night snack occasionally won't have any impact.

"Okay," he nodded in agreement.

……

The two sat facing each other during the dessert-making process, and the atmosphere was quite peaceful.

Although Tian Jingyi wasn't usually talkative, she wasn't the type to keep quiet either. However, today's events may have affected her, as she hasn't uttered more than a few words in a long time.

Chen Yan couldn't stand the atmosphere, so he casually started a conversation.

When did you start playing badminton?

"A few months ago? What happened? Was I playing really badly?"

"No, not at all. You've been practicing quite well for the same amount of time. I was just asking."

The two chatted casually, but once the topic was brought up, the atmosphere gradually became more lively.

Soon the desserts they ordered were served.

Chen Yan picked up a spoon and was about to start eating, but just as he did, he heard Tian Jingyi's voice.

"Wait, wait, let me take a picture first."

Many girls like to take photos and check in online, but Chen Yan isn't into it. After all, it's their money, so what's wrong with them taking a picture?

"Should I move aside?"

"No need, no need, they won't take your picture..." Tian Jingyi said with a smile, taking out her phone and quickly snapping photos.

……

After a while.

Tian Jingyi's WeChat Moments now features a set of nine photos, and as for the captions...

[A little bit of post-workout laziness (laughs, jpg)]

(End of this chapter)