Chapter 49: The Charm of a Blunt Guy

Fang Cheng had thought his life had become monotonous, but soon enough, he found himself swamped.

During the day, he exercised his stamina and practiced Steel Blood at home. At night, he endured rigorous training sessions with two women at the training ground.

Kanzaki Rin relentlessly drilled him while wearing the solo combat system, while Takeda Masumi taught him specialized combat techniques.

Takeda wasn’t just a skilled fighter—she was also an expert in special operations and jungle survival.

As he trained, notifications like [Shooting +1], [Blade Techniques +1], [Stealth +1], [Intelligence Gathering +1], and even [Can Eat Without a Head +1] kept popping up.

Fang Cheng realized that any training activity in a focused state granted Proficiency.

Enough Proficiency unlocked skills, but their maximum level couldn’t surpass what he learned. For instance, his Combat skill wouldn’t exceed Takeda’s unless he trained under a stronger fighter.

For now, Takeda was his best option—mainly because he had no alternatives.

Lately, Fang Cheng noticed Takeda acting warmer toward him, with more frequent physical contact during drills.

*Is she trying to sink her claws into this tender young cabbage?*

Takeda assumed Fang Cheng was clueless, unaware his youthful exterior hid the soul of an LSP. He saw right through her the moment she made a move.

But he played along. After all, she was a stunning beauty. While she thought she was taking advantage of him, Fang Cheng enjoyed the perks too.

Mutual benefits kept things lively. As the saying went, men and women working together made even grueling training fun.

To manage his schedule, Fang Cheng started attending school every other day—Kanzaki Rin’s “fishing” tactic hadn’t yielded results yet.

The only catch was Uka Mirai, a clueless fish who provided no useful intel.

“Her records are classified, even within the Countermeasures Department,” Kanzaki said after two days of surveillance, handing him a sparse file.

It listed Uka’s age, middle and high school history, and residence in a wealthy area—but nothing about her family, background, or relationships.

Fang Cheng scoffed. “I could’ve gotten this by asking her in two minutes. You took *two days*? Is this the famed skill of the Countermeasures Department’s star intern?”

“You think an intern has high-level privileges?” Kanzaki snapped. “She’s not our target, at least.”

“Then fix this! She ambushes me daily with ‘coincidental’ meetups.”

*Why should I solve your problems?* Kanzaki thought, but instead sneered, “How’d a girl her age fall for a blunt guy like you?”

Fang Cheng grinned. “Only an inexperienced girl like you wouldn’t get a blunt guy’s charm.”

Kanzaki crossed her arms. “Charm? Explain.”

He held up a finger. “Blunt means tough. Guy means… *length*. What girl wouldn’t like that?”

Kanzaki Rin was speechless for a moment before asking, “What about steel-straight girls then?”

Fang Cheng chuckled and patted her chest. “Don’t you know flat-chested girls are called steel plates? Your size doesn’t qualify.”

Kanzaki Rin looked down, then turned to put on her solo combat system and unleashed a barrage at Fang Cheng.

“Don’t run, you bastard! Only one of us walks away alive today!”

…

Fang Cheng wasn’t joking – Uka Mirai’s constant appearances were giving him a real headache.

The girl didn’t cling desperately, just engineered one “accidental” meeting daily. She’d chat briefly before escaping when challenged, leaving Fang Cheng no excuse to reject her.

“Senpai! What a coincidence!”

Right on cue, Uka Mirai popped up ahead with a bright smile, keeping safer distance this time to avoid another punch.

“Quite the coincidence,” Fang Cheng drawled. “What brings you here?”

The ready answer came instantly: “I got lost after school! Fancy meeting you here!”

Fang Cheng wasn’t having it. “Your school’s a subway stop away. Did the train tracks hypnotize you?”

“Don’t embarrass me!” Uka Mirai pressed flushed cheeks, growing bolder after repeated attempts. “I finally have money! Let me treat you to dinner!”

She’d already purchased amusement park and movie tickets – today’s friendship attempt was fully prepared.

Fang Cheng’s eyes lit up. “Skip the dinner hassle. Just give me cash.”

“Whaaat?!”

Under his insistent gaze, she reluctantly pulled out her pink wallet and surrendered half her money, certain no boy would actually take cash from a pretty girl.

Fang Cheng pocketed the bills and turned away. “We’re square now. Don’t come back.”

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Since even Kanzaki Rin’s surveillance couldn’t uncover Uka Mirai’s background, he wanted no part of potential rich family dramas.

Left standing in the wind, Uka Mirai only moved when a maid emerged. She collapsed against the servant, wailing: “Qingxue! Another failure!”

…

After nighttime training, Fang Cheng rode his motorcycle home. He parked beneath the apartment building and entered humming.

The hallway lights flickered out as darkness swallowed him whole.

A flamboyant figure materialized – pink-suited, makeup-perfect, earrings glinting.

“Your left middle finger breaks now.”

The crisp snap echoed as the digit hit the floor.