Chapter 10: Chapter 10 : I didn't plan to fight back, it was all instinct
Auntie Wang's crabs presented an unexpected dilemma, and with the crabs in tow, there was no way to rush to the rescue. Consequently, he opted to head home first, stashing the gift in the refrigerator, before venturing out later that night to confront his impending fate.
Upon returning to his apartment building, Goofy was startled by someone calling out to him. "Goofy! Goofy!"
"Huh?" Goofy, holding a crab in hand, scanned the surroundings.
The voice belonged to Chris, a white young man and Goofy's high school classmate. The two shared a close bond and often engaged in antics together.
"Chris, fancy some crabs?" Goofy quipped, shaking the crab with a smile.
"Forget about crabs, Goofy! You're in serious trouble," Chris nervously exclaimed. "You apprehended Sean robbing a supermarket, and now old Taylor and his gang are after you, threatening to drive you out of Brooklyn!"
"Old Taylor?" Goofy questioned, trying to recall. "Sean's dad?"
"Exactly. Old Taylor is not one to mess with. He's the hoodlum boss on Ninth Street," Chris cautioned. "He and his brothers are on the hunt for you. You should lay low, maybe crash at my aunt's place for a while."
Goofy chuckled, "Hiding isn't my style. I'm going to confront him!"
"WTF, Goofy!" Chris exclaimed, "You're facing a serious threat, not indulging in crab feasts! What's your plan?"
Undeterred, Goofy declared, "I want to see how tough old Taylor is!"
"Brother, calm down!" Chris grabbed Goofy's arm, pleading, "I get that you want justice for the community, but this isn't the way. Let me help you organize some activities against discrimination instead. Don't go picking fights; it won't end well for you."
"I don't care if I die. I'll be happy if I do," Goofy shrugged off Chris's concern. "But I doubt old Taylor has what it takes to kill me."
"Goofy..." Chris sighed, "Listen to reason, my brother. Don't be impulsive."
Before Chris could finish, a red pickup turned at the intersection.
"Oh no, it's old Taylor's car!" Chris paled. "Goofy, run! They're coming for you!"
"No, Chris, you run. I'll face them," Goofy said calmly, handing the crab to Chris. "Enjoy the crab; it's delicious."
With that, Goofy strode towards the approaching pickup.
"Old Taylor! It's me who put your son in his place. Teach him not to mess with the vulnerable. He's nothing but a coward!" Goofy taunted, his provocations limited by the superhero system.
The pickup screeched to a halt, and four formidable figures emerged. Old Taylor, Sean's father, led the pack.
"Pig, what did you say?" Old Taylor asked in a deep voice, his knuckles snapping.
Goofy originally just wanted to die, but old Taylor aroused his anger as soon as he opened his mouth.
"Pay attention to your words, old man; all the consequences of your son are what he deserves. In addition, I warn you: Don't think that we are easy to bully; don't go to harm the orphans, widows, and mothers; come to harm me."
"I'm not coming." Old Taylor smiled grimly, his yellow teeth shining under the streetlight. "Hurry up and go to the local prosecutor to testify, saying that you misunderstood my son, let him release him, and then go back to your hometown on the other side of the ocean for me, or I will kill you!"
"Take my life?" Goofy looked at Old Taylor and his helper disdainfully and said, "I wish you had this ability, but it seems that it is more difficult for you to rely on these little trash."
"Fuck, it's time to teach you a lesson!"
Old Taylor spit out angrily and threw his fists towards Gaofei.
As tensions rose, Goofy couldn't hold back when insulted by a "pig." Despite intending not to fight back, the superhero system's combat skills kicked in. Dodging Old Taylor's fist, Goofy retaliated with a kick to the belly.
Old Taylor crumpled in pain, and Goofy earned some Admiration points from Chris.
[Admiration from Chris +3]
But Goofy was ready to extract the last bit of value. He beckoned to Old Taylor's helpers, signaling for them to attack without resistance.
The three hesitated but eventually charged at Goofy. Unbeknownst to them, the superhero system's survival instinct took over. Even though Goofy initially refrained from fighting back, his body instinctively resisted their assault.
In a matter of seconds, Old Taylor and his helpers lay defeated on the ground.
Embarrassed, Goofy scratched his head. "My bad. I didn't plan to fight back; it was all instinct."
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