Arc 36River Dam and the Return
Jiang Ning spent time with the Xue family and their friends in River Dam, intervened in several disputes, and briefly left for Zhong Wu City before returning. His gaming help and protection of classmates drew new attention, while Tang Jing and Huang Yuzhu’s family troubles ended with an offer to bring Huang Yuzhu’s little brother to River Dam.
- Jiang Ning helped Lu Qiqi retaliate against the punks on Hanqiao Street, then beat them back when they threatened her group and collected money from them for his damaged bike.
- Jiang Ning took Xue Yuantong and Xue Chuchu to the flower and bird market, exposed fake antiques, and fled with them after an old candy seller demanded too much money.
- Jiang Ning refused to surrender his valuable teapot to Director Li, while Zhang Chi later attacked Director Li after he humiliated him and was fired by Boss Zhao.
- Jiang Ning told Xue Yuantong he was leaving, departed River Dam, and met Guo Ran and Le Qin in Zhong Wu City, where he won gold jewelry for Guo Ran by lifting a gold brick.
- After returning, Jiang Ning guided Chen Siyu through an internet café tournament match, helping her defeat Nie Ze and win the MVP prize.
- Jiang Ning drove off Leopard Print Girl’s gang when they attacked Zhou Jinglan at the internet café, then later scared away firework-wielding youths on the road with the twins.
- Tang Jing accompanied Huang Yuzhu to the police station after his little brother was caught gaming, and Zhang Chi and Xue Yuantong offered to take the boy to River Dam.