Those things that happened in those years

Chapter 33 Developing a Plan

When Sun Changlin learned that Hong Liguo and the others had agreed to their request, a bright smile, as radiant as the warm spring sun, instantly bloomed on his face, a smile full of joy and anticipation.

He excitedly patted Yi Jianping and Liu Lianbo on the shoulder and said in a lighthearted tone, "Brothers, go find He Yunlong and tell him we accept the challenge. Let them set the time and place; we're ready anytime!"

Over the next few days, Hong Liguo and Sun Changlin devoted themselves wholeheartedly to devising strategies to deal with the challenges posed by the Dragon and Tiger Brothers, not daring to slack off for a single second.

During lunch break one day, everyone sat together, their eyes filled with determination and focus, racking their brains to discuss various possible solutions. Every detail was carefully considered, and every scenario was meticulously planned, for fear of overlooking any factor that might affect the situation.

Hong Liguo slowly reached into his pocket, his movements steady and confident, and pulled out a neatly folded piece of paper, solemnly handing it to Sun Changlin. Sun Changlin hurriedly took it, his eyes scanning the contents eagerly. In an instant, his eyes lit up, as if he had discovered a rare treasure. He abruptly looked up, giving Hong Liguo a high thumbs-up, his voice full of admiration: "Impressive! It seems I, Sun Changlin, really made the right choice in hiring you. I have to admire your attention to detail!"

The paper meticulously recorded the personalities, heights, weights, strengths, and weaknesses of the fifteen brothers, Longhu. This was the culmination of Hong Liguo and Fa Zi's tireless efforts, spent countless days and nights traveling and inquiring, carefully collecting and organizing the information. In this unpredictable "battlefield," they deeply understood the principle of "know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated." Every word on the paper carried their desire for victory and their responsibility to the team.

However, as the discussion deepened, Hong Liguo's heart felt shrouded in a dark cloud. After careful analysis, he still felt the gap between the two sides was too vast, and winning this competition seemed impossible. But whenever he inadvertently caught a glimpse of his brothers' unwavering eyes, filled with trust and support, he felt a powerful force flowing down his spine, making it impossible for him to back down and reminding him that he must bravely shoulder this heavy responsibility.

Sun Changlin frowned, his expression slightly grave, and slowly said, "What you said does make sense. There are a few guys in that group whose fighting skills are frighteningly high. If a fight really breaks out, a head-on clash, it's inevitable..." He paused slightly, then continued, "Hong Liguo, tell me, what kind of competition would be most advantageous for us?"

Hong Liguo tilted his head slightly, a thoughtful look in his eyes. After a moment, he slowly said, "I do have a solution, but I don't know if they will agree."

"What method? As long as it's in our favor, I'll find a way to get them to agree!" Sun Changlin asked eagerly, his eyes sparkling with hope, as if he had grasped at a lifeline.

"Although we've joined forces, to be honest, if it comes to a head-on confrontation, we still can't beat them. If... we'll definitely suffer losses. How about this, we propose a one-on-one sparring match, until one side falls or concedes defeat. The side with the most wins at the end will be the winner." Hong Liguo said, straightening his chest, his eyes resolute, as if he could already see the dawn of victory. "This way, we can avoid danger and prevent their powerful figures from winning consecutive matches. In this way, even if He Yunlong and He Yunhu are incredibly strong, they can only win one match."

Sun Changlin's brows remained furrowed, his worry unresolved. He said in a low voice, "Even in a one-on-one situation, they are still stronger than us."

Hong Liguo's lips curled up slightly, revealing a mysterious smile: "As long as you can convince He Yunlong to agree to this competition method, I have a way to make them completely convinced."

After hearing Hong Liguo's words, everyone looked at him with a mixture of expectation for victory and undisguised doubt, wondering what trump card he was hiding.

Sun Changlin wanted to press for specific details, but Hong Liguo waved his hand and said softly, "Heavenly secrets cannot be revealed. Just do as I say, and the results will come naturally."

After discussing their plan, Sun Changlin and Hong Liguo went to the front classroom side by side during lunch break. They found He Yunlong's henchman, a thin guy with sharp eyes. Sun Changlin walked up to him, patted him on the shoulder, and said seriously, "Go tell He Yunlong that we want to see him and have something important to discuss. Tell him to come over immediately."

Not long after, He Yunlong and his brother swaggered over with a few of their underlings.

The moment their figures appeared at the classroom door, they seemed to carry a powerful aura that made the surrounding air feel oppressive and impossible to ignore.

He Yunlong and He Yunhu are twin brothers who look extremely similar, but they can be distinguished from each other, unlike the two Su sisters who are not easy to tell apart.

The two brothers were both burly and robust, their bodies as solid as small mountains, making them even more imposing than Sun Changlin. Their dark faces, as if tempered by the crucible of time, exuded a rugged air; their large eyes beneath thick eyebrows shone brightly, filled with disdain and arrogance; the newly grown dark stubble around their lips added to their fierce appearance. Standing there, they were like reincarnations of Black Li Kui and Fierce Zhang Fei, transported from ancient battlefields, majestic and domineering, inspiring awe in all who beheld them.

He Yunlong broke the silence first, his voice low and hoarse, carrying a hint of innate arrogance: "I heard you two decided to join forces? Hmph, that's fine too, saves us the trouble of dealing with you all at once, it's more satisfying." His words revealed an unquestionable confidence, as if the outcome of this sparring match was already under his control, and everyone's resistance was nothing but futile in his eyes.

Sun Changlin glanced at Hong Liguo subconsciously, his eyes filled with a hint of pleading. He knew that the strategy for this situation was devised by Hong Liguo, and he was afraid of saying the wrong thing and ruining the plan, thus failing to perfectly deal with He Yunlong's provocation.

Hong Liguo took a deep breath, took a step forward, and remained calm, unaffected by He Yunlong's imposing manner. He slowly said, "That's what I was thinking too. If you can resolve this matter once and for all, why bother you two to make two trips? So, we've decided to team up and give you a good sparring session."

His words seemed to show weakness, but in fact they contained hidden meaning. He deliberately followed He Yunlong's lead. Sure enough, the He brothers' arrogance deepened. They raised their chins high, their eyes looking down on almost everyone else, becoming increasingly haughty and disdainful.