Chapter 165 Turned the Corner

Just about five minutes ago, the Cai sisters had met outside, but inside the bank hall, a dramatic scene unfolded.

After subduing the police, the seven robbers had almost depleted all the resources they could loot from the bank. They were preparing to grab a few hostages and then drive away, just like the previous two times, smoothly carrying out their robbery.

However, when the lead masked man inadvertently caught sight of Tang Wan behind Yang Chen, an infinite greed appeared in his eyes, making it difficult for him to move his feet.

It must be said that a woman like Tang Wan, exuding mature charm, had tremendous allure for adult men, especially at such an exhilarating moment for the bank robbers, who had succeeded three times in a row. Their excitement and joy were at their peak, and the need for an outlet for their emotions was undeniable.

In such moments, the robbers' nerves were at their most excited stage, and the secretion of various hormones naturally accelerated several times over. When they saw Tang Wan's side profile, full of mature beauty, and her voluptuous figure wrapped under her tight skirt, reminiscent of an office lady, it was impossible for this tall man not to be filled with desire!

He needed a woman!

The other robbers, having finished packing up, were preparing to leave. Seeing the lead brother staring at a woman, they all looked over curiously. Once they saw her, everyone had wicked thoughts.

One of the robbers chuckled hoarsely, "Hey hey, if the big brother wants this chick, then go for it. We can leave early or late. It's rare to come across such a good chick. How about we all take turns having fun with her before leaving?"

"This chick is really plump. Just looking at her makes me want to go for it," another robber licked his lips and said lasciviously.

"Haha..."

The group of robbers burst into loud laughter, pointing and discussing Tang Wan, who was crouching there.

Tang Wan was ashamed and furious. Never had anyone dared to be so vulgar and point at her while making such remarks, just like scrutinizing pork at a market, discussing the cuts, and using such coarse language.

A blush spread across her pale face, but the fear of death prevented Tang Wan from standing up to resist these armed thugs. Her identity, status, and wealth, that sense of dignity and pride, seemed so fragile and vulnerable at this moment.

She had never felt such a strong urge to find a man to hug and cry her heart out. Tears welled up in Tang Wan's eyes. In her shock and despair, the thugs were already getting restless.

"Boss, you put down the gun first and have your fun with this chick. The rest of us brothers will join in later," suggested one of the robbers.

The masked leader didn't hesitate. Unable to contain himself any longer, he casually tossed the micro-uzi to his buddy beside him and started unbuckling his belt, advancing towards Tang Wan.

Tang Wan's breath became rapid. Subconsciously, she shrunk closer behind Yang Chen, who was nearest to her. But her fear grew stronger by the moment.

Was she going to be forced by this vulgar robber in front of everyone like this?

Thinking of this scenario, Tang Wan felt as though all hope was lost, and she even had the impulse to bite her tongue and end it all!

"Hehe, still shy? Do you think you can escape? Serve me well, and I promise you'll live to see another day," the robber chuckled lasciviously. In the two eyes revealed under the black mask, there was nothing but greedy infatuation.

At this point, Yang Chen, who had been crouching there without much movement, finally had to do something. He couldn't care less about others, but Tang Wan was someone he knew. Moreover, seeing such a beautiful woman being desecrated by a beast, Yang Chen couldn't stand idly by.

"Hey, take the money and get out of here. Do you think you're dogs or pigs? Playing with women in front of so many people, isn't that embarrassing?"

Yang Chen stood up calmly, frowning impatiently.

The robbers glared at Yang Chen angrily. "Kid, are you tired of living?!"

Instantly, they pointed their micro-uzis at Yang Chen.

Meanwhile, Tang Wan raised her tearful eyes, looking at Yang Chen with incomprehensible astonishment. Due to the angle, Yang Chen's back seemed particularly tall at this moment. But what shocked Tang Wan's heart wasn't his stature, but rather the fact that she couldn't believe that this playboy, who she always thought was nothing special—just a man with a little more strength and no manners—would stand up for her in such a situation, facing armed criminals!

Suddenly experiencing the feeling of being protected by a man, Tang Wan was somewhat absent-minded. This feeling was too unfamiliar but also too profound. She felt as though her heart was placed on a soft cotton, warm and secure, relieving much of her anxiety. In such a critical moment of life and death, one tends to think a lot. Yang Chen's performance undoubtedly made Tang Wan believe that he was determined to protect her purity with his life.

But the two of them had hardly any interaction, and she even kept her distance from him, occasionally mocking him.

Why would he do this? Who am I to him? What does he want?

All these questions that would never have arisen flooded into Tang Wan's mind, making it almost impossible for her to focus on the dire situation she was in.

The masked man glanced at Yang Chen and halted his comrades who were about to shoot. With a sinister grin, he said, "You've got guts, thinking you can play the hero. I can't stand pretty boys like you. Today, I won't even need my gun. I'll knock you down right in front of you and then have my way with the woman. Let me show you what reality looks like."

With that, the masked man reached out with his large hand, intending to grab Yang Chen by the neck.

To Yang Chen, the movements were as clumsy as a bear's. He felt no pressure at all and casually slapped the man's hand away before swinging his right hand.

"Smack!"

The masked man was caught off guard by the lightning-fast slap, the force of which left him momentarily stunned. He stumbled, barely keeping himself upright by grabbing onto the bank counter in front of him.

One hand touching his swelling face where he had been struck, his eyes were filled with confusion, as if he had forgotten how he had been hit. He stared wide-eyed at Yang Chen, unable to utter a word.

The other robbers were also dumbfounded. The speed of Yang Chen's reaction had left them dizzy. Seeing their leader, who they always esteemed highly, being struck, they momentarily forgot to raise their guns against Yang Chen.

Yang Chen was already fed up. With everything happening, he didn't bother holding back anymore. He began to berate them loudly, "What the hell do you think you're doing, acting like a bunch of bandits? Have some professional ethics, will you? Who robs the same city repeatedly? It's alright if you want to rob here, but at least wait for a while before coming back! People haven't even saved up enough money yet, and you're already here bothering them. Isn't that just being a pain in the neck?

And another thing, I finally come to withdraw some money, the bank teller won't process my transfer, and I'm just about to see their manager, and you guys come in causing chaos? Huh? If you want to rob, why do you have to pick the moment when I'm taking out money? Why couldn't you wait? You want to rob, rob quickly, and then leave. Why make such a big scene? Are you performing? Is this some kind of Korean drama, going on for a hundred or two hundred episodes?

Are you going to let me withdraw my money or not? You've taken the money, you've fired your bullets, and now you want to play with women? Are you playing with women in a bank? Are you some kind of savage or did you crawl out of a cave? If you want to play, play, but why pick a woman I know? Huh? Couldn't you choose someone less attractive? I could have turned a blind eye to it, but you just had to pick someone I care about!"

"I won't waste any more time with you lot. If I have to deal with each one of you, we'll be waiting until the sun sets! I still have to eat lunch and go back to playing games! What's the point of delaying? Now I'm telling you, get lost as far as you can!"

After that speech, the seven robbers stood there, dumbfounded, unable to utter a word. Tang Wan, crouching on the ground, stared blankly at Yang Chen, as did all the hostages. The scene fell into silence.

After a moment, a few of the robbers regained their senses and, furious and embarrassed, cursed, "Damn it, this kid's cursing at us!"

"It seems he's not just cursing!"

"Shoot him!"

Several robbers immediately aimed their guns at Yang Chen, ready to shoot. Tang Wan shouted, "Don't!" She finally realized that Yang Chen was standing up for her. If he died here, she might live the rest of her life in the shadow of this event.

But Yang Chen wouldn't let himself be shot so easily. Almost as soon as the robbers raised their guns, Yang Chen had pulled the burly man in front of him, shielding himself. The man couldn't withstand Yang Chen's immense strength and was forcibly dragged in front. Feeling a heavy blow to the back of his neck, he immediately lost consciousness.

"Shoot him, he'll make a good bullet shield!" Yang Chen said from behind the man.

It was a desperate move, but better than killing these people. But the robbers weren't foolish. One of them directly aimed at Tang Wan beside Yang Chen and smirked, "You want to protect this woman, huh? Then I'll shoot her first!"

Tang Wan closed her eyes. She knew, with so many people and guns against them, Yang Chen's resistance would be futile. The tiny glimmer of hope from earlier now seemed to fade away.

"Shoot your sister!" Yang Chen didn't give him any extra time. Without waiting for the robber to pull the trigger, he directly threw the burly man he was holding towards the robber!

The two hundred-pound body smashed into the robber like a human cannonball, knocking him flat on the ground!

"Let me tell you, a man can point a gun at a woman, but he should only use the one between his legs!" Yang Chen said seriously, with an educational tone.

The scene of the robber being hit was initially satisfying and relieving for everyone present, but Yang Chen's remark left everyone stunned. Tang Wan, once again spared from the brink of life and death, felt a rush of gratitude and warmth towards Yang Chen. However, hearing Yang Chen's blunt words, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment, feeling shy for him.

"This guy," she thought, "even at a time like this, he can't resist being a rogue!"