Many people showed disdain, pointing fingers at the five women.
Many young girls, while denouncing those women, gazed at Ding Yang with stars in their eyes, unable to suppress their exclamations and admiration.
"Handsome Guy, don't be afraid, I've already called the police for you. Officers will be here soon!"
"Those women knew the law but broke it; they're a disgrace to us women and tarnish our Dongyang City's reputation. They must be brought to justice!"
"Before, this Handsome Guy was secretly filmed by someone, but he wasn't angry at all and magnanimously forgave that girl.
I think those women dared to bully him precisely because they saw his kindness and tolerance."
"It was fine when others secretly filmed him, but when his girlfriend was bullied, he stopped tolerating it and wanted to punish them by law.
Is this the legendary domineering wife-protection? I'm so envious!"
"This Handsome Guy is too warm-hearted, isn't he? I truly envy that girl, to meet such a thoughtful and protective boyfriend.
How could she be so lucky? Did she save Red Star in her past life?"
"Dear Bodhisattva, in which direction should I kneel and with what posture should I make a wish to get such a domineering and considerate boyfriend?"
"I'm willing to trade the lives of my homeroom teacher and dean of students for the heavens to grant me such a perfect boyfriend!"
The discussions among the crowd were endless, interspersed with some strange remarks.
The five women were already feeling guilty, and hearing the crowd's discussions and reprimands, they immediately wanted to turn and flee.
But at this moment, Ling Xintian darted out from Ding Yang's embrace and chased after them in a single stride.
She grabbed two of the women by their shoulders and pressed them to the ground.
These two women understood in their hearts that they had indeed broken the law. If they resisted, their crime would only be compounded.
The other three women were also blocked by the crowd and caught by several brave girls, who then escorted them to Ding Yang.
Just then, two tall female police officers in uniform quickly arrived at the scene.
They began to inquire about what happened, and the onlookers explained the situation volubly.
The five women finally became scared and quickly apologized to Ding Yang, crying and begging for mercy.
"Handsome Guy, I'm sorry, I know I was wrong."
"It was our momentary confusion that led us to do something that hurt you; I apologize to you."
"Handsome Guy, please let me off the hook, don't sue me. I apologize to you and will compensate you."
"If I'm detained, I'll lose my job, please spare me.
I apologize to you and will give you 100,000 yuan in compensation for emotional distress…"
Ding Yang held Ling Xintian's hand and said in a deep voice, "Just apologizing to me isn't enough!
You hurt my girlfriend, shouldn't you apologize to her?"
The five women then quickly apologized to Ling Xintian, their attitudes very sincere.
The two police officers handcuffed them all and then asked for Mr. Ding's opinion.
"Mr. Ding, do you wish to sue them? Do you want them to be severely punished?"
"Their illegal actions just now are supported by conclusive evidence.
If you sue them, they will be detained for fifteen days, fined 50,000 yuan each, and publicly criticized throughout the city…"
Ding Yang didn't answer immediately but looked at Ling Xintian.
Mainly because Ling Xintian was wronged, how to punish the five women depended on Ling Xintian's attitude.
Ling Xintian hooked her arm through Ding Yang's and shook her head, "Never mind, they were just momentarily confused.
Since they've admitted their mistake and apologized, and we haven't suffered any substantial harm… then let's go easy on them."
The two female police officers nodded, "Alright, then we'll detain them for 24 hours and have them recite the entire Women's Protection Regulations and Article 124 of the Criminal Law.
And each will be fined 5,000 yuan as a warning."
Ding Yang and Ling Xintian had no objections to this.
The five women were escorted away by the police officers, and the onlookers gradually dispersed.
Just as Ding Yang and Ling Xintian were about to pay, a middle-aged woman dressed elegantly stopped them, showing an apologetic smile.
"Two customers, I am the general manager of the supermarket. We are deeply sorry for what just happened.
In the future, we will strengthen our security work to prevent such incidents from happening again.
To show the sincerity of our apology, your shopping today is free.
I will also give you a Supreme VIP card; from now on, when you shop at our brand's chain supermarkets, all items will receive a 50% discount, valid for 10 years…"
Such an incident of a man being harassed, if reported, would affect the supermarket brand's reputation.
Therefore, the supermarket general manager apologized and made amends respectfully and with full sincerity.
Ding Yang accepted the Supreme VIP card and left with Ling Xintian.
After leaving the supermarket, Ding Yang opened his attribute panel.
His opposite-sex favorability had actually risen to 420 points!
In other words, from the moment he entered the supermarket until now, in just about 20 minutes, he had gained 315 points of opposite-sex favorability!
Especially just now, his heartfelt anger, his instinctive protection of Ling Xintian, and his scolding of those five lewd women… not only earned him the admiration and affection of many girls but also caused their favorability to skyrocket.
In just those few minutes, he gained over two hundred points of favorability!
The 500-point favorability goal was not far off, and Ding Yang grew even more expectant of the advanced reward.
At this moment, as the two passed a flower shop, Ling Xintian suddenly stopped.
"Brother Ding Yang, please wait for me here for two minutes; I'll be right back after buying something."
Ling Xintian put down the two heavy shopping bags and walked into the flower shop.
Two minutes later, she returned, holding a large bouquet of flowers.
"Brother Ding Yang, thank you for standing up for me and helping me vent my anger just now!
Today, you were radiant and dazzling, truly remarkable!
I'm very happy, and I'm happy and proud of you too!
This bouquet of flowers is for you, as a memento of this special day.
I hope you are always happy and joyful!"
Ling Xintian's eyes were clear, and she finished speaking with sincere words, then smiled and handed the flowers to Ding Yang.
Ding Yang showed a happy smile, "Xintian, are you… giving me a gift?"
Ling Xintian quickly nodded, "Of course! Brother Ding Yang, do you like them?"
"I like them, I like them very much!"
Ding Yang took the flowers with both hands, and memories of Blue Star involuntarily flashed through his mind.
Most men there received flowers for the first time, usually at their graves.
There were also a few even more unfortunate men who, even after death and burial, never received a single bouquet of flowers… Not long after, Ding Yang and Ling Xintian returned home.
Ling Xintian entered first, took out Ding Yang's slippers, and knelt to help him change his shoes.
She also poured him a glass of iced cola, telling him to lie on the sofa and rest, playing with his phone.
Then she carried the two bags of groceries into the kitchen to wash vegetables and prepare dinner.
Having nothing to do, Ding Yang wanted to go into the kitchen to help prepare vegetables.
But the outcome was no surprise; he was pushed out by Ling Xintian again.
Let alone helping with chores, Ling Xintian wouldn't even let him into the kitchen.
This little interlude also confirmed to Ling Xintian that Ding Yang truly cared for and was considerate of her, and it wasn't just a passing whim.
Thus, her favorability towards Ding Yang increased by a few more points.