chapter 9 The Package Inside

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Adrian sneered inwardly. He had never seen anyone more foolish than Jonathan, wanting to play the hero and provoking these four criminals, boasting that he alone could deal with all of them? It was a behavior only someone with delusions of grandeur would have! The strength and speed of these four individuals far surpassed ordinary people. Even Adrian, a sports enthusiast, and Mason, a skilled fighter, couldn't last more than a few moves against them. Jonathan, who appeared weak as a student, how could he possibly contend with them? "This idiot, he wants to play the hero without considering the current situation. He must really want to die!" Mason silently mocked in his heart. In his view, these four men hadn't bothered him or Jonathan. It would be best to stay hidden and let them be. Now that Jonathan had taken the initiative, it was simply seeking death. The four men watched the interaction between their boss and Jonathan as if it were a show. Although Jonathan was tall, standing at a height of 1.85 meters, compared to Adrian and Mason, his physique seemed somewhat slender. How could they take him seriously? The scar-faced leader narrowed his eyes, a dangerous curve appearing at the corner of his mouth as he revealed his knife. "Kid, I've been robbing and killing for many years, and you are the most arrogant person I've ever met!" "You come out here to play the hero, but do you even know what you're capable of? With your chicken-like physique, what can you do?" The scar-faced man sneered, "Not only will we not release her, but I'll also make sure you never leave this café. Do you believe me?" His eyes overflowed with killing intent, as he was on the verge of acting. Aurora felt anxious. Although she looked down upon Jonathan, she didn't want him to risk his life for her. She continually signaled him with her facial expressions, urging him to find a chance to escape. Jonathan completely ignored her hints, just smiled faintly. "Is that so? It seems you've chosen the latter option!" "Kid, in your next life, don't pretend to be a hero anymore. You can't afford the price!" The scar-faced man laughed menacingly, preparing to make a move against Jonathan. However, in an instant, he felt his wrist being gripped. "What?" He was taken aback and turned his head, only to find that at some point, Jonathan had already appeared beside him, gripping his wrist. He tried to break free, but Jonathan's slender and fair palm was like a pair of iron tongs, making it impossible for him to escape. "Clack!" With a gentle flick of Jonathan's hand, there was a crisp sound accompanied by Scarface's screams. In an instant, Scarface was thrown backwards, crashing through four or five tables, instantly losing consciousness. This sudden turn of events shocked everyone. No one could have expected that Scarface, who was so fierce, would be easily defeated by Jonathan. "You..." The other three immediately realized that they had encountered a formidable opponent. The two who were holding Aurora and Riley, intending to use their lives to threaten Jonathan, had their wrists grasped by Jonathan just as they raised their hands. "Crack!" Two more crisp sounds, and both of their wrists were broken by Jonathan. Then, with two swift kicks, he knocked them down to the side, clutching their stomachs and vomiting sour liquid, completely losing their combat ability. Aurora and Riley were completely stunned. They felt that Jonathan was like a superhero suddenly appearing in a movie, saving them from the crisis. Adrian and Mason were dumbfounded, unable to believe what was happening before their eyes. Such powerful thugs were taken down by Jonathan in the blink of an eye, as if it were as easy as breathing. Without even looking at Aurora, Jonathan walked past her and stood in front of the last big man, his eyes indifferent and deep as stars. "It's your turn!" The smirk on the big man's face had long disappeared, replaced by a face full of horror. He was the weakest among the four in terms of combat strength, and Jonathan had already taken down the other three in succession. How could he possibly be Jonathan's opponent? "Bang!" Jonathan made no further moves. With a single kick, he struck the big man's cheek, causing him to fall backwards. Blood covered his face, and he completely lost consciousness. In just one minute, these four ferocious thugs were annihilated by Jonathan alone. Aurora stared intently at Jonathan, who stood calmly with his hands in his pockets. She thought of many scenes of their interactions. Recalling her previous disdain and contempt for Jonathan, and now being saved by him, she felt ashamed. Without looking at her, Jonathan opened the café door. A group of security guards were waiting outside for rescue, and the police had also arrived, cordoning off the area tightly. "They are no longer a threat. Go in and arrest them!" Jonathan said in a single sentence, leaving everyone confused. After a while, they cautiously entered the café. Upon entering the café, the scene before them shocked them even more. After making a statement at the police station, Jonathan declined any rewards. Aurora and Riley wanted to thank him but found that Jonathan had already left the police station. Back at home, Aurora was still in a daze, recalling the events at the café today. It felt like she had experienced a dream. "You're back, Aurora. Where's Jonathan ?" Maya He came out of the kitchen. She had also recently returned home and was surprised to see Aurora alone without Jonathan. "Jonathan? He left!" Aurora felt somewhat guilty. She had strongly opposed Jonathan staying at her house before, but now she wanted to see him again. Her feelings were contradictory. "He left?" Maya He looked worried. "He's alone and helpless in Lu city. Where would he go?" Aurora felt a bit troubled and casually replied, "Maybe he has his own destination. By the way, before he left, he left something for you. It's that package!" She was referring to the parcel wrapped in brown paper that Jonathan had left behind. Maya He immediately opened the package upon hearing that Jonathan had left something. After seeing its contents, she was initially taken aback, but then her expression relaxed, and a relieved smile appeared on her face. "Mom, what's inside?" Aurora turned her head, curious. Maya He spread out the package, revealing several bundles of hundred-dollar bills, totaling ten bundles. Beside them was the one thousand yuan in cash that Maya He had given to Jonathan earlier. Maya He set the money aside and picked up the note next to it, wanting to see what was written on it. The note read: "A drop of water repays a gushing spring. Auntie He's kindness will forever be remembered by Jonathan. This is the money I owe you, and I hope to have the opportunity to visit again!" Maya He sighed, "Years ago, I was lost in the mountains, and it was Xiao Chen who guided me out. Afterwards, I gave him ten thousand yuan as thanks, but he insisted it was a loan and promised to return it when we meet again. I didn't take it seriously at the time!" "I never expected that after several years, he would actually come back to return the money, and not just that, he returned one hundred thousand yuan. Such a young man is truly rare in this world!" Aurora, who was standing by, froze as if struck by lightning. Her expression completely stiffened. She returned to her room and leaned against the balcony, lost in thought. Before, she thought Jonathan was shamelessly relying on her mother and seeking shelter, wanting to stay here. She lectured him with an arrogant attitude, criticizing him for not knowing how to support himself. She even complained to her best friend, Riley, who went to lecture Jonathan on her behalf. In the end, Jonathan wasn't here to seek help at all. He came to return the money, and he returned it tenfold. From beginning to end, Jonathan never argued or explained anything. And in her moment of danger, he saved her, yet she hadn't even had the chance to say a basic "thank you"! Aurora slapped her head, never having felt so miserable before. "Jonathan, where did you go?" "Jonathan, will I ever see you again?"

chapter 9 The Package Inside

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