Chapter 120: An Old Lecher?

Chen Hao ultimately carried the burly man into the hotel’s medical room. Fortunately, the trouble he had feared did not occur. The burly man had actually regained consciousness halfway there, and upon waking, he no longer acted erratically toward Chen Hao. However, he refused to let Chen Hao carry or even support him, insisting on enduring the pain and walking on his own.

Still, he did not send Chen Hao away, tacitly allowing him to follow behind. It wasn’t until they reached the medical room that the burly man spoke: “Kid! Do you know who that old man just now was?”

Chen Hao was surprised that the man would talk to him, but since he was no longer hostile, Chen Hao, who never hit a smiling face, answered naturally, “I don’t know. Judging by his clothes, he seemed like a parking lot security guard at the hotel.”

“Hmph! You think a guard could have such skill? I don’t buy it!” The burly man seemed reluctant to accept that answer. “With his ability, he could easily be a coach at a martial arts school or gym. A guard? No way!”

Chen Hao nodded in agreement. The old man’s skill was indeed extraordinary—an imposing man nearly 1.9 meters tall and over two hundred pounds had been injured twice by the same person. The first time, the burly man had perhaps underestimated the old man because of his age, but when he kicked him the second time, he already knew the old man was formidable. Yet, the old man still easily subdued him, clearly demonstrating exceptional prowess. Chen Hao himself was not confident he could handle the burly man so effortlessly.

It was obvious the old man used the Plum Blossom Fist technique—Chen Hao had some rudimentary training in it from his father but was far from proficient. Even so, he knew it was no simple feat to break such thick wrists and ankles. The old man seemed to make it all look effortless, as if enemy ships were reduced to smoke and ash with a mere smile.

The doctor treating the burly man’s wounds overheard their conversation and chuckled. “Are you two friends? So your injuries were caused by Old Fang! No wonder his fighting style looked so familiar.”

The two men almost simultaneously spat out, “Friends? No way!”

Chen Hao quickly asked, “Doctor, you know that old man? His surname is Fang?”

The doctor nodded. “Yes. Almost everyone here knows Old Fang and is quite familiar with him.”

The doctor’s face had a peculiar expression, as if recalling something strange.

Chen Hao noticed the doctor’s earlier words about the injury’s familiarity. “Doctor, does that mean Old Fang has injured others before? Did someone else provoke him previously?”

“Uh...” The doctor hesitated, then closed the room’s door and drew the curtains.

Chen Hao sensed something intriguing was about to be revealed and straightened up, waiting attentively.

While tending the burly man’s wounds, the doctor explained, “Actually, it’s not that someone provoked Old Fang; it’s Old Fang who provoked others.”

“Ah?” Chen Hao and the burly man were both taken aback. “He provoked others?”

Neither could quite understand. Although Old Fang had a temper, he didn’t seem like the type to start trouble unprovoked.

Even though the old man had broken the burly man’s limbs, the burly man knew it was his own fault for stirring up trouble. Chen Hao had never clarified his relationship with Dong Xin, which frustrated the burly man, causing his anger to be misdirected at the old man. The burly man was simply asking for trouble, so the old man’s punishment was justified.

This was why Chen Hao and the burly man believed Old Fang was not the type to pick fights.

But now the doctor said Old Fang had actually sought out trouble before?

“What... exactly happened?” Chen Hao originally intended to leave after bringing the burly man to the doctor, as he had many matters to attend to. But hearing this piqued his interest.

Chen Hao was inherently curious about the skilled yet eccentric old man. If not for pressing matters, he would have sought a chance to converse further.

Now, intrigued by the doctor’s words, he stayed to listen.

“Cough, cough. I’m just speaking casually here. After you hear this, don’t let Old Fang know I told you,” the doctor said cautiously, fearing leaks.

The more he said that, the more Chen Hao’s curiosity deepened. “Come on, don’t keep me in suspense.”

The doctor thought for a moment and began, “I met Old Fang shortly after arriving in Crystal. He had already been working as a parking lot guard for a long time. I’m not sure exactly when he started, but I heard he’s been here since the hotel was built.

Before we began working, everyone was warned never to provoke the guard downstairs. If there was any conflict, we had to apologize immediately and avoid rashness.

Though odd, no one was foolish enough to stir trouble with an old man. No one provoked him, but Old Fang...”

“He provoked others?” Chen Hao’s tone was skeptical.

The doctor scratched his head. “Not quite. How to put it... Old Fang is actually a decent person once you get to know him, but he has a rather unpleasant flaw.”

“What flaw?”

“Well, Old Fang is quite old and has never married or had children. He’s always been alone. His single status might be related to this flaw.”

Chen Hao seemed to realize something. “He doesn’t have issues in that area, does he?”

The doctor was surprised, then quickly shook his head with a laugh. “No, no! He’s fine in that department—in fact, his needs are quite strong.”

“Ah!” Chen Hao was shocked. “Could he be gay?”

The doctor and the burly man both burst out laughing.

“Old Fang is definitely not gay! What made you think that after meeting him?” The doctor said, “Old Fang is... how should I say this...”

Chen Hao finally understood. “A lecherous old man?”

“Cough, cough!” The doctor nodded awkwardly. “Don’t let Old Fang hear you call him that, or we’ll all be in trouble!”

“Really?” Chen Hao was surprised. “So what exactly has Old Fang done to anger everyone?”

The doctor waved his hand. “It’s not that bad. Old Fang occasionally flirts with the young women in the hotel. He doesn’t do anything too extreme—just harmless jokes and some risqué remarks.”

“That’s not so bad,” Chen Hao considered. “These days, that’s nothing. Even if Old Fang didn’t do it, I bet other young men do. Some probably even touch the women.”

The doctor nodded approvingly. “Exactly. Before Old Fang made his risqué jokes, many young women at the hotel had already been harassed—also by hotel employees, mainly younger guards like Old Fang.

The difference is those younger men work upstairs, while Old Fang is in the underground parking lot.

Those young men look down on Old Fang and disrespect him, often badmouthing him behind his back. But since we were warned beforehand, they didn’t confront him directly at first.

However, once Old Fang grew close to the young women, those younger men grew restless. Whether planned or spontaneous, they tried to ambush Old Fang one night. Since they’re all hotel employees and Old Fang is older, they didn’t want to go too far—just intended to scare him by pretending to be ghosts.

But... we don’t know exactly what happened then. We only heard Old Fang’s and the girls’ vague recounts afterward. The end result was those young men who tried to scare him all ended up with broken wrists and ankles.

After that incident, everyone who knew Old Fang respected him deeply and treated him with greater reverence. Before, respect was just superficial, following orders. Now, it was heartfelt, as they guessed Old Fang must be a martial artist.”

“From what you say...” Chen Hao stroked his chin. “Old Fang isn’t just an old lecher after all. It seems he dislikes those young men harassing the girls, so he befriends the girls to provoke the troublemakers, then deals with them when they make a move.”

The doctor looked embarrassed. “We thought so at first too, but even after punishing those young men, Old Fang remained close to the girls...”