There were no classes held today!
On the first day of school, everyone had quite a few mundane matters to attend to, not to mention the cleaning that was to be done. That's why everyone was currently in the classroom, filling it with chatter and noise.
They were all young adults around seventeen or eighteen. The lifestyle during the winter vacation wasn't enough to keep them quiet. Consequently, they unconsciously brought this relaxed attitude to school.
As the teacher hadn't arrived yet, everyone was discussing their Spring Festival experiences in the classroom. Of course, there were also quite a few good students who threw themselves into revising.
Tang Lei didn't return to his seat but squeezed up next to Lv Zhong instead, speaking with a depressed look: "Lv Zhong, this winter vacation was really depressing. I went on a trip to Yue Dong Province with my father, and I can't believe I've gained nearly twenty kilograms." He pinched the fat on his stomach, and a sense of sadness spread across his chubby face. "What's most hateful is that in Yue Dong Province, I saw a lot of beautiful girls. Every time I tried to start a conversation, those bitches would say that I was bulk with a small bird and looked down on me. Sigh..."
Lv Zhong looked speechlessly at the fat man. Apparently, what depressed the fat man was not that he was overweight, but that the beautiful women ridiculed him.
Although he had heard Tang Fatty's complaints more than once, Lv Zhong couldn't help but laugh, teasing, "Why don't you show those girls how imposing your bird is?"
Upon hearing Lv Zhong's words, a trace of doubt washed over Tang Fatty's plump face. His small eyes, squinted because of his excess fat, widened. He looked at Lv Zhong in disbelief, sizing him up and down for a long time before exclaiming, "Lv Zhong, are you sure you are you now?" In saying so, he extended his fatty hand, ready to touch Lv Zhong's face.
"Why am I not me?" Lv Zhong blocked this fat man's hand with an impatient tone, laughingly cursed: "You damn faggot, keep your dirty hand away from me. Don't make any troubles".
"When did my bro start to talk like this?" Tang Fatty insisted with disbelief, suggesting that the real Lv Zhong was hidden underneath someone else's skin, or perhaps a demon was hiding! Then he gladly extended his hand once again to touch Lv Zhong's face.
Naturally, Lv Zhong wouldn't allow Tang Fatty to do as he pleased, so he helplessly grabbed both his hands and pressed them down with a single hand.
Given that Lv Zhong's martial arts realm was at the Ming Jin Middle Stage, it was naturally no problem dealing with Fatty Tang's two hands by using only one hand. Restrained by only one hand of Lv Zhong, Fatty Tang simply could not swing. "Stop causing trouble, Fatty. Otherwise, people will think our sexual orientations are not normal..." Lv Zhong noticed that quite a few people were watching them with strange looks and immediately let go of Fatty Tang's hands.
"Damn..." A layer of goosebumps sprung up on Tang Lei's body, and he could not help but curse once. His hands and feet quieted down a lot.
However, although he had settled down physically, his mouth never stopped chattering.
"Oh, right, Lv Zhong." Tang Lei seemed to remember something, his spirits picked up again, and he lowered his voice to Lv Zhong: "Do you know about Cold Campus Beauty Leng Mei's background? Ha ha, you don't, do you? Let me tell you, she is the loving daughter of our city's Party Secretary, Leng Feng. I heard her grandfather seems to be a big shot in the province. How about that? She's got looks, talent, and is a true example of white, rich, and beautiful. If you can score her, it would save you decades of struggle."
Lv Zhong unhappily knocked on Tang Lei's head and similarly lowered his voice: "Stop your nonsense. If Leng Mei really has such a background, it's better for you not to have any such thoughts about her. Otherwise, your over 200-kilogram body definitely won't be able to withstand the backlash from her family..."
"You jerk, I'm talking about you. Why the hell did you drag me into it?" Tang Lei glared at Lv Zhong, clearly dissatisfied.
"I don't have feelings for her at the moment!" Lv Zhong shook his head. Even though Leng Mei was the object of all boys' crushes at No.1 High School, and Lv Zhong had even fantasized about dating Leng Mei, after all, Lv Zhong was a fervent young boy. In such an age where youthful fantasies filled the air and an illusion of love filled the mind, he too, harbored a vague feeling of love.
But having a crush on someone does not mean you have to make it a public relationship. He was more clear-headed, knowing that without strength, he absolutely could not dream of having Leng Mei's love.
At present, it was his time to accumulate strength, and he did not want to be distracted by other things.
After acquiring the [Plague Pearl] and True Spirit from Lv Yue, Lv Zhong did not become pompous. He might have become more cheerful, but he was also more rational and restrained.
"Tsk, saying that makes you sound like a hypocrite!" Tang Lei looked at Lv Zhong contemptuously, beginning to scorn him.
Lv Zhong just smiled lightly, not saying anything more.
While they were having their humorous chat, Tang Lei unexpectedly felt something odd around him. Turning his head quickly, he saw a delicate, attractive girl with blushing cheeks standing behind him, shyly casting her gaze towards Lv Zhong across from him, apparently overhearing their conversation.
Yan Yan?
Tang Lei jumped, his posture straightening up hastily.
In front of a pretty girl, Fatty Tang always demonstrated elegance. But weighed down by his 250 pounds, he seemed somewhat comical.
At this moment, Tang Lei engaged in making various grimaces towards Lv Zhong in silence. A bitter resentment surged in his heart, "Damn, this Lv Zhong guy hooked up with Yan Yan of the Jade family! No wonder he said he had no feelings towards Leng Mei for the time being. This bastard is too clever, he only knows how to focus on easy-to-please Yan Yan..."
Lv Zhong had no idea that Fatty Tang was concocting such thoughts, otherwise, he would definitely kick him away.
Yan Yan too was a beauty. If she dressed up, her beauty would be no less inferior to Leng Mei's.
Leng Mei stood tall at over 1.7 meters with a delicate, flawless face, exuding an aura of a distinguished maiden. However, her personality was somewhat cold, possessing a demeanor that made others reluctant to approach her.
Yan Yan stood at only 1.55 meters, a petite and exquisite beauty. Her delicate face, large eyes, and an adorable charm of a Loli. Despite her lack of height, she had an admirable figure. With her evidently shy and bashful gaze at Lv Zhong now, it even added to her captivating charm.
Leng Mei was superior in appearance, yet Yan Yan was more approachable.
They were contrasting types of beauties! One was cold and glamorous, the other was pure and adorable.
"Yan Yan, did you need anything from me?" Seeing Yan Yan blush, Lv Zhong took the initiative to ask.
With a timid glance at Fatty Tang, who was burning with the gossip fire, Yan Yan bit her white teeth and said hesitantly, "Lv...Lv Zhong, th...thank you for last time. I...I'd like to invite you to dinner...as a...thank you…"
Seeing Yan Yan looking so shy, Lv Zhong shook his head and said, "Yan Yan, we're all classmates. I was just lending a hand, no need to thank me. You don't need to treat me to dinner!"
Lv Zhong knew that Yan Yan's family wasn't wealthy, and moreover, her mother seemed to be seriously ill. Every penny of her money should be used where it was needed. Although a meal may not cost much, Lv Zhong did not want to accept her invitation. He was aware that Yan Yan always opted for the cheapest meals in the school.
Seeing Lv Zhong's denial, Yan Yan opened and closed her small mouth, as if she wanted to say something but didn't speak it out. However, she stood stubbornly beside Lv Zhong's seat, refusing to leave.
Although Yan Yan's family was not well off, she was well brought up. Yan Yan was adamant in expressing her gratitude to Lv Zhong.
Naturally understanding Yan Yan's thoughts, Lv Zhong tried to change the topic, asking, "By the way, Yan Yan, how's your mom's condition?"
Upon hearing Lv Zhong's concern about her mother's illness, a hint of sadness and disappointment flashed in Yan Yan's eyes, obviously, the situation was not good. Yet she put on a smile and said to Lv Zhong, "Lv... Lv Zhong, thank you for caring, my mom's illness has improved a lot. She wanted me today to thank you for your help last time."
Lv Zhong was not an ordinary person. Perhaps Fatty Tang could not discern the hidden trace of sorrow in Yan Yan's eyes, but he saw it. However, since Yan Yan chose to conceal it, Lv Zhong naturally wouldn't expose it. At that moment, he simply responded, "Don't worry, luck is on the side of the kind-hearted. Your mom will recover."
"Thank you!" Yan Yan's words were more clear, again she said, "Lv Zhong, today I want to treat you to a meal." After saying this, she looked at Lv Zhong firmly.
After seriously looking at Yan Yan, Lv Zhong nodded, "Alright."