Actually, those who proactively sought trouble with Hao Jian were just average people looking to blend in at school. Those who really got along well during their freshman year were all on good terms with Liang Xiaohan. How could they end up smoking at the stairwell?
The more powerful ones tend to be low-key, revealing their strength only when necessary. The ones with average or lesser abilities often like to act tough and pretend, just like them, standing by the staircase after class, smoking and bullying anyone who seems introverted or weak. But if they see someone like Liang Xiaohan, they would quickly keep their distance or stand aside to let them pass, without daring to utter a word.
Earlier, Hao Jian had just gotten a cold shoulder from Liang Xiaohan, so naturally, they took Hao Jian to be a pushover, a soft target.
