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043 - Wimpy bullies
"Barun!" Jai shouted as he turned around to check on Barun. But he was surprised to find a tall and rather muscular guy instead.
The guy swept some bricks to the side while Barun was standing right behind him. The old man had this shock look on his face, but he looked fine.
The flying bricks came to a stop when the new guy showed up. Then the thug shouted, "hey! Who the hell are you?!"
The big guy glanced at them briefly, but eventually ignored them and turned around. He patted Barun's shoulder and gave a polite smile, "Sir, let me help you to the other side. This place is dangerous."
Barun nodded at him and he gave Jai a nod before the guy led him to a shop across the street.
The thugs were speechless because they were ignored. One of them reflexively shouted "Hey!", but was also ignored.
Jai waited until Barun was safe on the other side of the street before he turned to face the fr
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