Chapter 28: Women Only Slow Down My Punching Speed
Chapter 28: Women Only Slow Down My Punching Speed
Kanzaki Rin couldn’t grasp what was happening before her eyes.
She glanced back at the still-open elevator doors and retreated inside. After the doors shut, she inhaled deeply, pressed the open button again, and charged out with her stun gun drawn.
No, she wasn’t mistaken or hallucinating.
Fang Cheng really was chasing Takeda Masumi around, throwing punches.
But how?!
Kanzaki Rin almost wanted to stun herself to reboot her bewildered brain.
Takeda Masumi had earned the nickname “Demon Queen of Disaster Countermeasures” for her brutal combat skills and hot temper. She’d even punched the commander once.
Everyone except the department’s aces feared her like a wildfire, which was why they’d exiled her to this dead-end post.
Yet here she was, being pummeled by a rookie who’d trained for three days. Not even a prank show would dare air this absurdity.
Spotting Kanzaki Rin, Takeda Masumi dashed toward her like a drowning woman seeing driftwood.
“Masumi? What—”
“Stop him!”
Takeda Masumi ducked behind Kanzaki Rin as Fang Cheng closed in.
“Enough!” Kanzaki Rin raised her hand. “Explain. Now.”
Fang Cheng stopped, hand cocked on his hip. “Training.”
“Training’s OVER!” Takeda Masumi barked from her human shield.
Fang Cheng cracked his knuckles. “I need more practice.”
“Practice on someone else!”
“You’re the only punching bag here.”
“I quit!”
“You don’t get to quit.”
“Says who?!”
“Children!” Kanzaki Rin’s voice sliced through their squabble. The world had flipped—the department’s notorious bully was now the bullied.
Despite her disbelief, the evidence glared: Fang Cheng had beaten the battle junkie into surrender.
Takeda Masumi gripped Kanzaki Rin’s shoulders. “Get this brat off me! He ignores rules, keeps attacking after training ended!”
Fang Cheng snorted. “You enjoyed pounding me. My turn now—fair’s fair.” He jabbed a finger past Kanzaki Rin. “Stop hiding behind a girl and fight!”
Takeda Masumi gritted her teeth. “Are you blind? I’m a woman too!”
Fang Cheng shrugged carelessly. “So what? I’d beat up men without a second thought, why go easier on women?”
Both women fell silent. No matter how they processed his words, something felt fundamentally wrong.
Shouldn’t it be the opposite?
Wait, even reversed it’d still sound like scumbag logic.
Kanzaki Rin massaged her forehead. “No girl would date someone who talks like that.”
Fang Cheng swept his hair back dramatically. “Women would only slow down my punches.”
“Then why’d you write love letters to girls?”
“Who else? Boys? Not my style.”
Kanzaki Rin’s eye twitched. This guy was beyond saving. Did that vampire bite rot his brain?
“Enough. Training’s over.”
She refused to take sides but couldn’t allow more fighting.
Fang Cheng cracked his knuckles. “I’m just warming up!”
Kanzaki Rin’s face hardened. After a tense silence, she hissed through clenched teeth: “All-you-can-eat barbecue tonight.”
The boy instantly beamed, flashing a thumbs-up. “You’re the boss.”
Never disrespect your meal ticket.
Kanzaki Rin maintained her poker face, already hearing her wallet’s death rattle.
Damn him!!
…
Fang Cheng discarded his gloves, heading for the showers.
Left alone, the two women stood in uncomfortable silence.
When Fang Cheng first appeared, Takeda Masumi assumed he was some pretty-boy nuisance chasing Kanzaki Rin – perfect teasing material.
Kanzaki Rin had feared her friend might scare the boy off, jeopardizing their plans.
Neither expected… this.
Thankfully the deserted gym spared Takeda Masumi’s reputation as the fierce “Iron Tigress”.
Guilt prickled Kanzaki Rin. She opened her mouth to apologize-
“He’s got more than healing, doesn’t he?” Takeda Masumi suddenly asked.
Kanzaki Rin’s heart skipped. Had she discovered Fang Cheng’s vampire identity?
“What makes you say that?” she asked neutrally.
“Rin.” The combat instructor smirked. “Three years of my training. Ever beaten me?”
The younger woman bit her lip. Maybe… if Takeda Masumi fought one-handed.
Fang Cheng had already been defeating Takeda Masumi in just three days…
Was this some third-rate novel’s plot?
“I don’t know if this kid has a copy ability or super learning skills, but with just his grit and tenacity, he’s a real talent. You’ve got a good eye.”
Takeda Masumi patted Kanzaki Rin’s shoulder and whispered, “Be cautious. Take care of yourself.”
Kanzaki Rin turned to stare at her in surprise.
Takeda Masumi waved. “I’m gonna shower too. Close the door on your way out.”
Kanzaki Rin watched her retreating back and murmured, “Thanks.”
She knew Takeda Masumi had figured it out—Fang Cheng was definitely not from the Disaster Countermeasures Department.
Someone that skilled wouldn’t be sent here for Takeda Masumi to train.
She’d probably realized it on day one but kept training him seriously without questions.
……
Fang Cheng stepped out of the bathroom, towel around his waist, heading to get dressed.
Right outside the locker room, Takeda Masumi stood like she’d been waiting.
He raised an eyebrow. “What? Still sore about losing?”
Takeda Masumi strolled closer, studying his face before grinning. “Y’know, you’re actually pretty cute up close. My type, honestly.”
Fang Cheng frowned. Was she pulling some seduction crap after losing?
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Her hand drifted to his bare chest, fingers trailing down his abs. “Met plenty of guys, but you’re barely passable as a man… Drop by my place sometime.”
She wet her lips, voice dropping low.
*Whack!*
Fang Cheng smacked her hand away. “Creep! Keep your paws to yourself!”
Takeda Masumi gaped, clutching her reddening wrist.
He wiped his chest with the towel. “Talk’s free. Touching’s not. We ain’t buddies.”
“You little—” She bristled. “I’m a gorgeous woman! That’s how you react?!”
“Gorgeous?” He snorted. “Who said you could grope people? Only not punching you ’cause of Rin.”
His mocking gaze flicked to her chest. “Think I’m some virgin boy who’ll blush at your lame moves? Please.”
Takeda Masumi flushed crimson, seething as he strode into the locker room.
Once he vanished, she inhaled deeply, then chuckled.
“Rin… Big sis tried her best for you.”