Chapter 201

The atmosphere in the dimly lit small restaurant was so oppressive it was almost suffocating. Keanu wore an expression of helplessness and inner conflict. Deep down, he had no desire to bully kids. But as the local leader of the Brotherhood, that heavy responsibility acted like shackles, tightly binding his choices. The interests of the Brotherhood came first. That was the fundamental principle that allowed them to gain a foothold in this turbulent world of crime and martial arts; how could he stand by and watch those interests be compromised? Gritting his teeth, Keanu walked resolutely toward the table where Xu Lin and the others were sitting, his expression firm yet laced with reluctance.