Chapter 372

Chapter 372: Chapter 372

Liu Yue didn’t know what Yan Rongrong was like, but An Xiaoqing knew her well.

Her best friend had always been headstrong; once she made up her mind, nobody could change it.

Knowing she couldn’t talk Yan Rongrong down, she turned to Chenyang and said, "Why don’t you just back down and give in?"

Chenyang shook his head. "Why should I be the one to back down?"

"You’re a grown man. What’s the big deal about giving in to a woman?"

"On other matters, I might make concessions because she’s a woman, but some things are absolute deal-breakers! From the moment I walked out of that hotel, all I’ve heard from her is how I’m not good enough for this or that.

You should know, men love to hear a woman cry out that she can’t take it anymore, but they absolutely hate being told they’re ’no good.’ That phrase is the ultimate insult to any man."

At this, Chenyang’s head shot up, his expression resolute as he declared with conviction, "I have to prove it to her. I’m not just good enough—I’m great. I’m exceptionally great!"

An Xiaoqing gave a helpless, bitter smile. "You’re an adult. Is it really necessary to take this so seriously?"

"On this, I absolutely have to be serious!"

"But the problem is, not only was she in the military, she’s also trained in Sanda and Taekwondo. She was one of the best in her barracks, and she’s reached a very high level of skill in that kind of martial art.

If you insist on being so serious about this, you’ll most likely end up not only failing to prove your point but also getting beaten up and losing even more face."

"We haven’t even fought yet. How do you know I’ll be the one to lose face?" A corner of Chenyang’s mouth lifted into a smirk. "She knows martial arts, and so do I! I haven’t run into a worthy opponent since I came to Yang City. This is the perfect opportunity to test whether that so-called Taekwondo is superior, or if the Tai Chi my old man taught me is a cut above."

Tai Chi?

Hearing that Chenyang planned to use Tai Chi against Yan Rongrong, Liu Yue’s expression immediately turned doubtful.

Following Lin Jiji and other celebrities all over the country, she had met plenty of people who knew martial arts.

She had even met some who called themselves Tai Chi masters, but when it came time to square off in a real fight, they couldn’t last even a minute.

In her eyes, the moves used by people who claimed to know Tai Chi were nothing more than flashy, impractical parlor tricks.

Of course, this wasn’t to say she thought Tai Chi itself was inferior to other martial arts.

Rather, ninety-nine percent of the people out there had only learned the superficial basics of Tai Chi, not its true essence.

A true master who understood Tai Chi was on the level of a grandmaster.

Every single one of them was a renowned figure in their field.

And Chenyang... was clearly not one of them.

So, Liu Yue quickly shook her head and tried to dissuade him. "Let’s just drop it, Doctor Chen. Weren’t you in a hurry to clear your name from the slander Lin Jiji spread? We should focus on the important stuff first. You can spar with General Manager Yan another day when you’re not so busy."

Chenyang waved his hand dismissively. "Business is important, but this won’t take more than a few minutes."

"That’s right. It’ll take me two minutes at most to beat Chenyang. Add another minute for him to get back up, and three minutes is more than enough to settle everything. It won’t delay our business," Yan Rongrong said with a smile.

Seeing the fighting spirit between the two grow even more intense, An Xiaoqing and Liu Yue knew they couldn’t stop this fight.

After a helpless sigh, Liu Yue told Yan Rongrong to go easy on him, while An Xiaoqing simply told Chenyang, "You’re on your own!"

Chenyang and Yan Rongrong exchanged a look and moved to an empty space nearby.

Yan Rongrong slid her right foot back into a defensive stance, then beckoned to Chenyang with her finger. "You go first, so Qingqing can’t say I’m bullying you."

Chenyang scoffed, "No, you first. I’m afraid you won’t even get a chance to make a move otherwise."

"Chenyang, you’ll pay a price for being so arrogant."

"Thanks for the reminder, but making boasts without the strength to back them up is arrogance. Saying it when you have the strength is just being humble."

"Fine! If you’re asking for trouble, then I’ll be happy to oblige."

As soon as Yan Rongrong finished speaking, she lunged toward Chenyang.

As she closed the distance, she quietly drew power into her right fist. When only a single step separated them, her fist suddenly shot straight for Chenyang’s face.

Seeing this, An Xiaoqing yelled anxiously, "You crazy girl, why are you aiming for his face?! Chenyang, hurry up and dodge!"

She had seen Yan Rongrong fight before. Though a woman, the power behind her full-strength punch could only be described as terrifying.

Once, when the two of them were drinking at a bar, a few thugs came over to harass them. In a fit of anger, Yan Rongrong had thrown a single punch that knocked out the lead thug’s front teeth, leaving his face a bloody mess.

At the time, Yan Rongrong had even said she’d only used sixty percent of her strength.

Although she still wasn’t using her full power now, it definitely felt like more than sixty percent.

If that fist really connected with Chenyang, he would definitely be bleeding from his nose and mouth.

An Xiaoqing was frantic, shouting for Chenyang to dodge.

But not only did Chenyang not dodge, he stood his ground, completely motionless.

What infuriated An Xiaoqing even more was that he showed no sign of tensing up to block or defend himself. Instead, he looked limp, as if he was just waiting to take the hit.

’It’s over! This isn’t going to end until someone’s bleeding.’

"That’s what I was thinking, too. Wait... why is General Manager Yan on the ground?"

Liu Yue had initially thought the same as An Xiaoqing, but as she spoke and looked ahead, she saw Yan Rongrong suddenly stumble forward and then face-plant right onto the ground...