Luo Yize had never seen Joey Nuo like this before. She exuded an uncommon air of dominance and might, resembling a modern - day "Hua Mulan" or "Fan Lihua".
This was one of Joey Nuo's rare traits. She was a girl full of justice. When she was just an ordinary little fan, she had used an anonymous account to argue with Luo Yize's haters and He Jing.
When Joey Nuo took on this imposing stance, the several strong men were instantly scared out of their wits. No one dared to make another move. They thought to themselves that although she looked small in stature and seemingly weak, she was actually more manly than a man.
Joey Nuo picked up an ice pack and a few napkins and handed them to Luo Yize. "Here, put this on your face."
Luo Yize took the ice pack with one hand and applied it to the bruised area on his face. His assistant took the napkins and helped him wipe the nosebleed.
After the nosebleed was wiped off, Luo Yize suddenly fixed his eyes intently on Joey Nuo.
Joey Nuo gave Luo Yize a smile and then motioned with her eyes towards his special assistant.
"Hey, who the hell do you think you are, minding your own business? Get out of here!"
Hearing the rough - tongued shout from the strong man behind her, Joey Nuo turned around and retorted, "I just can't stand seeing something wrong. So what?"
The strong man glared angrily at Joey Nuo.
"What, you wanna hit me? Go ahead and try!"
Although Joey Nuo's voice was high - pitched, it wasn't very loud, yet it was audible to those around her. "I'm telling you, I saw and heard clearly who first laid hands and who first started swearing. I have the video on my phone, and none of you can deny it! Every customer here can testify! I hope you come out and apologize. Otherwise, I'll expose your ugly images to the public. I'm a journalist. If you want to be famous, I can help you with the hype! I'll make sure you and your descendants will carry the eternal stigma of your ugly deeds for generations!"
Some on - lookers on the side started secretly recording the scene with their phones.
One of the strong men was so scared that he nudged the others beside him. "Boss, maybe... we should apologize quickly. She's a journalist. We can't afford to mess with her..."
"So what if she's a journalist? What can she do to me!"
"Can you keep your voice down..."
Suddenly, a voice came from a nearby table, addressing Joey Nuo, Luo Yize and the others. "Stop talking. Fighting in broad daylight, huh? I've already called the police!"
Hearing the word "police", the strong men, who were initially half - scared to death by what Joey Nuo had said, seemed to be hit on the head with a club.
This time, the strong men completely cowered.
They started privately discussing whether to go to another restaurant for dinner.
Just as they were about to make a hasty escape, the police had already arrived in front of them and asked them all to go to the police station to settle the dispute.
At the police station, not only were Luo Yize, his special assistant and the several strong men who had beaten someone present, but Joey Nuo was also brought as a witness. The policeman sized Joey Nuo up and down, looking rather incredulous. He asked her, "Ma'am, are you sure you saw it with your own eyes and stopped them?"
"Yes, and it was these people who first started swearing and then laid hands." Joey Nuo nodded and then pointed at the hooligans.
"With your small build, I was worried that you'd get beaten up by these big guys."
After saying that, everyone around burst into laughter.
"Since it doesn't seem to have caused a serious injury, it's better to reach a settlement if possible."
The policeman put down his pen and scolded them in a tone like a teacher scolding students. "You young people are just too hot - tempered. It's just a seat. Is it really necessary to fight?"
After a long talk, the policeman still thought it best to reach a settlement.
Hearing this, Joey Nuo couldn't help thinking that the policeman's efficiency was so low. Luo Yize had a bruise on his face and a nosebleed. Who knew how serious the injury was?
Anyway, they had beaten Luo Yize like this, and several of them had attacked one person. They should at least be detained for a few days. But the police didn't handle it that way. Since the police had asked for a private settlement, Joey Nuo had the following two options:
First, expose the incident. However, Joey Nuo wouldn't choose this option. Luo Yize already had too many negative reports. If this incident was added, his image would be even more discredited.
Second, ask them to take Luo Yize to the hospital for a check - up. A real man should be responsible for his actions. Since they had beaten someone, they should bear the responsibility. This option was much more humane than the first one.
Joey Nuo's demand was that the strong men who had beaten someone should take Luo Yize to the hospital.
In the hospital corridor, Joey Nuo sat there waiting for the doctor's diagnosis. Fortunately, she didn't have to pay a single cent this time. Whoever started the fight should bear the expenses. Joey Nuo felt a little happy inside. She didn't have to spend a dime on the various hospital fees.
Seeing how unlucky these strong men looked, they finally admitted defeat.
After about an hour, the test results were probably out. The doctor walked out with a gloomy face.
Seeing this, Joey Nuo thought something had happened to Luo Yize and quickly went over to ask,
"Doctor, may I ask... how's his injury?"
"Humph, young people these days don't know how to talk things out properly. They just have to fight. They could have hit anywhere, but this punch to the face. A bit harder and it would have caused a mild concussion."
Although the doctor's words were stern, Joey Nuo could tell that Luo Yize wasn't seriously injured.
She entered the hospital's surgical consultation room and saw Luo Yize sitting quietly inside. His special assistant beside him kept asking about his condition.
Hearing the footsteps, Luo Yize turned around. Joey Nuo originally thought Luo Yize would thank her for helping him, but unexpectedly, he looked at her like a stranger, showing no reaction.
Joey Nuo's heart skipped a beat.
But she still pretended to be calm and said, "Did I play the role of a passer - by well?"
"Not only well, I think you came prepared, right?"
Joey Nuo closed her eyes and let out a deep breath. "I'm just a passer - by who can't stand seeing injustice."
Luo Yize said sarcastically, "Your excuse is really wonderful!"
What Luo Yize said next made Joey Nuo, who had been calm, suddenly look panicked. "I'm just thanking you for helping me. If you want to talk to me about other things, I don't have the time to waste on them."
Just as Joey Nuo was about to say something, Luo Yize motioned with his eyes to his special assistant, meaning to show her out.