Holographic Bodyguard Log

Chapter 6: An Eye for an Eye

Zhang Yi quickly tidied up his room, which had been made a mess by his own actions, and placed the broken strength trainer and resistance band into a black trash bag. Afterward, he took the garbage bag and walked out.

The so-called security dormitory was located behind the Fengdu Hotel. It was an old office building that had been converted, so their work routine mostly involved using the back entrance of the hotel.

Just as Zhang Yi threw the garbage bag into the trash can, his old phone suddenly rang. His phone could only make and receive calls and send simple text messages—no camera, no internet, nothing fancy.

It wasn't that he didn’t want to upgrade, but his sister’s education was the priority, and he didn’t have the money for a high-end phone.

He glanced at the caller ID, smiled, and answered the call: “Finished with class?”

“Bro, where did you get 9,000 yuan from? What’s going on?” His sister Zhang Jia’s voice came through, laced with a hint of anxiety.

“Don’t worry, I didn’t steal or rob anyone. It’s a bonus from the company!” Zhang Yi answered with a chuckle.

“Really?”

“Why would I lie to you? Besides, your brother is a capable man. Our lives will get better, and you’ll become a big star!” Zhang Yi said, trying to cheer her up.

“Right, right, my brother’s the most capable. When you start making big money, you have to help me become a star, or I won’t forgive you!” Zhang Jia laughed on the other end of the line, clearly delighted. Her brother loved to brag, and she always enjoyed hearing it. It made her happy.

“If I don’t help you, who will? But hey, do you have any time in the next few days? I have a holiday, so we could go sightseeing in Beijing!” Zhang Yi got excited. He’d been in Beijing for a month but hadn’t seen any of the famous sights like the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, the Water Cube, or the Bird’s Nest.

“I can’t. My schedule’s packed this week. I’ll be free on the weekend. Are you free then?” Zhang Jia replied.

“Isn’t today Monday?” Zhang Yi said with a wry smile, “I’ll be working this weekend.”

“Then how about next week? I’ll bring two classmates along to introduce you!” Zhang Jia teased.

“I heard all the girls at your film academy are beautiful. That works for me!” Zhang Yi joked.

“Don’t be such a pervert! I’m not bringing anyone for you!” Zhang Jia huffed, then muttered under her breath, “Can you stop being so lecherous? I feel like you’re turning into a creep!”

“Who’s a pervert? Where are they? I’ll beat up any pervert I find!” Zhang Yi laughed.

Zhang Jia couldn’t hold back her laughter, “Alright, alright, you’re never serious. I’m going to eat now. Bro, don’t cause any trouble in Beijing. It’s not like back home where you know everyone. Be low-key, and don’t overwork yourself. Once I start making money, I’ll support you, and you can just relax!”

“I’ll be waiting for that day, hehe,” Zhang Yi laughed. His sister’s words warmed his heart. The two of them had been through a lot together in recent years.

After they hung up, Zhang Yi walked back to the gym.

With a loud “bang,” he kicked open the door, showing no mercy. This was just who he was—someone who wasn’t afraid of causing trouble. He was the type who would fight if he could win and keep fighting even if he couldn’t, never backing down.

When he kicked open the gym door again, He Sen, Li Tiezhu, and Liu Ershui were laughing and walking out. The two people who had been there earlier were nowhere to be seen.

“Are you really asking for a shock?” Liu Ershui gritted his teeth, his anger rising when he saw Zhang Yi kick the door open again.

“Zhang Yi, are you not done yet?” He Sen's face turned sour. This Zhang guy was really a tough one. They had just been done dealing with him, and here he was again. Why hadn't he been electrocuted already?

“Still want to fight? I don’t have time right now. If you want to fight, let’s do it at two in the afternoon. But for now, let’s go eat!” Li Tiezhu sneered and glanced at Zhang Yi. This guy clearly couldn’t beat him, but he still kept coming back for more. Li Tiezhu thought he was being foolish and planned to teach him a lesson later that afternoon.

“Eat?” Zhang Yi grinned. “You can go eat once you knock me out. If you can’t knock me out, none of you are going anywhere!” He stood in the doorway, blocking their way.

“Beat him up, i***t!” He Sen was furious. Since this fool was asking for it, why hold back? He ordered Li Tiezhu to rush forward and strike.

“Speed…” Zhang Yi squinted his eyes. He had already locked onto Li Tiezhu with his mind, and to him, Li Tiezhu’s movements seemed to slow down. It was like watching a film on pause—he could see everything clearly.

“Whoosh~” Li Tiezhu threw a punch, still fast, and the wind from the punch could be felt.

“Here, take this punch from me!” As soon as Zhang Yi saw the punch coming, he slightly tilted his head, and his own fist already flew out.

“Boom!” In the blink of an eye, with the flash of electricity, Li Tiezhu was sent flying across the room. His body crashed into He Sen and Liu Ershui. Blood poured from his nose, and he staggered like a drunk, unable to stand properly.

Zhang Yi’s hand trembled. He hadn’t dared to use full force because he was afraid of killing Li Tiezhu with one punch. He had only used less than one-tenth of his strength.

Yet, with just that tiny amount of force, Li Tiezhu had been knocked dizzy. What kind of power was this?

He Sen raised his eyebrows in surprise. He knew Li Tiezhu’s strength and had already gotten a rough idea of Zhang Yi’s capabilities in the morning. But now, Li Tiezhu had been defeated by just one move?

Had Zhang Yi been holding back this whole time?

“You’re looking to die!” Just as Zhang Yi was calculating his own strength, Li Tiezhu finally regained his senses and glared at him with a ferocious, wolf-like gaze. Zhang Yi could even feel a murderous intent coming from him.

“Whoosh~” Before Zhang Yi could speak, Li Tiezhu rushed at him again.

“In my eyes, you’re just trash, useless, pretending to be a big shot!” As soon as Zhang Yi finished speaking, he took two steps forward. Then, with a quick motion, he bent his body and threw a right hook, smashing it into Li Tiezhu’s face. At the same time, Li Tiezhu’s punch just barely grazed Zhang Yi’s scalp, and Zhang Yi effortlessly dodged it!

“Bang~” The sound echoed, and then there was complete silence. Li Tiezhu had crashed to the ground, motionless, completely unconscious! After being struck with such a heavy blow, he had lost all awareness.

He Sen and Liu Ershui’s expressions both changed. He Sen, especially, had a cold glint in his eyes. As for Liu Ershui, he trembled in fear, realizing that this Zhang Yi was much more formidable than he had originally thought.

“Li Tiezhu is down. Now it’s your turn, He!” Zhang Yi stepped over Li Tiezhu’s body, and then, like an arrow being shot from a bow, he swiftly closed the distance and approached He Sen.

The one he wanted to fight the most was still the security team leader, He Sen, because He Sen was the one who had caused him the most trouble.