Chapter 32: Who Did You Say Is Asking for Death?
Chapter 32: Who Did You Say Is Asking for Death?
Yang Mi gave Tang Chen a charming glare, then said, “Tang Chen, why did I hear so much noise outside just now? What were you doing?”
Tang Chen pointed at Zeng Zhiseng, who was standing not far in front of him, and said, “This Skinny Bamboo Pole picked a fight, and this Young Master was arguing with him.”
It had to be said that Zeng Zhiseng’s presence was really weak. Only after Tang Chen pointed him out did Yang Mi and the other girl notice Zeng Zhiseng.
Lu Xiaoqing looked angry and said to Zeng Zhiseng, “Zeng Zhiseng, why are you here again? Aren’t you annoying?”
Zeng Zhiseng looked a bit awkward, with a hint of pain flashing in his eyes. He smiled bitterly and said, “Xiaoqing, I want to protect you. This guy was acting suspicious outside. I thought he was up to something with you.”
Lu Xiaoqing angrily said, “Zeng Zhiseng, please call me by my full name. Don’t act so familiar with me. Besides, Tang Chen is here to see his girlfriend. Don’t assume everyone is like you, thinking crooked thoughts as soon as they see a pretty girl. Leave now, or I’ll call the teacher.”
Zeng Zhiseng quickly waved his hands and said, “No, please don’t. If you don’t like me being here, I’ll leave right away. I’m going, I’m going.” After saying this, he shot Tang Chen an aggrieved look before turning and leaving.
Lu Xiaoqing apologized to Tang Chen, “Sorry, Tang Chen. He’s just an annoying person like that. My apologies.”
Tang Chen smiled and shook his head, saying, “It’s fine, I don’t mind. Where are you two beauties planning to go next?”
Yang Mi thought for a moment and then said to Tang Chen, “Tang Chen, Xiaoqing and I were going to the cafeteria to eat. Do you want to come?”
Tang Chen nodded and said somewhat cheesily, “Wherever you go, I’ll go. The sunflower doesn’t explain.”
Yang Mi’s face turned red. Did this guy put honey on his lips today? Why was he saying such sweet things all the time? Before she could scold him, Lu Xiaoqing cut in first, “Hey, hey, you two. Public displays of affection lead to quick endings, you know. Is it really okay to show off your love in front of a forever single dog like me?”
Tang Chen put his arm around Yang Mi’s shoulder, his smile making his thoughts obvious.
Lu Xiaoqing rolled her eyes and said, “Wait here for me. I need to go get my bag.” She then turned and walked into the music classroom.
Seeing that Lu Xiaoqing had closed the door, Tang Chen gossiped to Yang Mi, “Hey, Yang Mi, does Sister Xiaoqing know that Skinny Bamboo Pole?”
Yang Mi glanced at him warily, then pinched him hard with her small hand and warned him, “Tang Chen, what are you trying to do? I’m telling you, having me is enough. Don’t think about messing with other girls, especially my good friend.”
For some reason, Tang Chen grinned guiltily, coaxed her a couple of times, and after Lu Xiaoqing came out, the three of them went to the cafeteria together.
Yang Mi herself was a School Belle-level beauty, and Lu Xiaoqing was also very pretty. When these two beautiful scenes appeared in the cafeteria, they immediately attracted the attention of a bunch of hungry wolves. However, when they saw Tang Chen walking between them, their desire to hit on the girls immediately vanished.
Just kidding, Tang Chen was now a famous figure at the School. Not only had he beaten up Young Master Xie and Young Master Guo, he had even sent the big tough guy Yu Tianyi to the hospital, and it was said Yu Tianyi still hadn’t shown up yet. These guys weren’t idiots; why would they dare to offend such a badass dude?
The pack of wolves could only watch with envious and hateful eyes as Tang Chen sat between the two girls. They also wondered why girls nowadays liked guys like Tang Chen. Aside from being able to fight a bit and act cool, this guy didn’t seem to have any other good points, right?
Tang Chen very gentlemanly stood up at that moment and said to Yang Mi and the other, “What would you two beauties like to eat? This Young Master will go buy it for you.”
Yang Mi said with a laugh, “I’m on a diet. Just get me something simple to eat. How about you, Xiaoqing? What do you want?”
Lu Xiaoqing thought for a moment and then said, “Get me a yogurt and some bread. I’m also on a diet.”
Tang Chen’s mouth twitched, and he shamelessly said, “You two beauties are still developing. If you eat so little, be careful you end up flat as a board.”
Some boys at the nearby table almost fell over. Could this guy be any more shameless? This was just blatant flirting.
Yang Mi’s face instantly turned bright red. Glancing at the suggestive looks around them, she said irritably, “Please stop talking and just go, you pervert.”
Tang Chen grinned. He just loved seeing Yang Mi’s shy look; it was really cute.
After Tang Chen left, Lu Xiaoqing laughed openly and sat next to Yang Mi, saying quietly, “Yang Mi, why are you so shy? Isn’t he your boyfriend? Why are you still so bashful?”
Yang Mi lowered her head, bit her red lip, and cutely glared at Lu Xiaoqing, saying, “You female wolf wouldn’t understand shyness, of course.”
A few black lines appeared on Lu Xiaoqing’s face. To call her a female wolf – how was she supposed to maintain her Goddess image like this? Could they still hang out properly?
After Tang Chen returned, the three of them started their meal. Tang Chen had no regard for his image at all, eating heartily in front of the girls.
At that moment, the System, which had been silent for a long time, spoke up: “Respected Host, it seems your troubles have arrived again.”
Tang Chen put down his chopsticks. Before he could ask what that meant, he saw seven or eight boys walk in through the entrance, each of them looking fiercely defiant. The other students, upon seeing these boys appear, all scrambled to avoid them.
The leader was a big bald guy. He spotted Lu Xiaoqing sitting opposite Tang Chen right away and walked over with a smile, calling out familiarly, “Xiaoqing, you’re eating here too? What a coincidence.”
Tang Chen’s expression froze. You call this a coincidence? This pick-up line was so old-fashioned, even this Young Master couldn’t stand listening to it. If meeting in the cafeteria counts as fate, then everyone here must have fate with each other.
Lu Xiaoqing had been chatting with Tang Chen and the other when she heard this. She turned to look at the bald guy, and her face immediately turned cold. She said, “Zhang Ke, please watch your language, okay?”
The bald guy, Zhang Ke, gave a sleazy smile and sat down next to Lu Xiaoqing on his own, saying, “Xiaoqing, don’t be so cold. You know how I feel about you. I really like you.”
Lu Xiaoqing wrinkled her brow in disgust, then got up from her seat and moved to sit next to Yang Mi. She said to Zhang Ke, “Zhang Ke, if you keep saying these disgusting things, don’t blame me for telling the teacher.”
Zhang Ke laughed heartily. Clearly, Lu Xiaoqing’s threat meant nothing to him. He then also stood up, walked over to Yang Mi, and said, “Hey girl, can you move? I want to sit with Xiaoqing.”
Yang Mi said displeased, “Please show some respect. This is my seat. Also, stop harassing my friend.”
Yang Mi hated it the most when people used such a frivolous tone with her. It was fine if Tang Chen called her ‘girl’ or things like that, but you couldn’t.
Zhang Ke was not happy. He slammed the table, his face turning nasty, and said, “Hey, I told you to move, so move. Otherwise, don’t force me to hit you.”
“Yeah, move quickly, or you’ll make our Young Master Zhang unhappy.”
“Dammit, is this stupid girl asking for death?” Zhang Ke’s lackeys behind him also started shouting arrogantly one by one, looking like complete thugs.
“You idiots, do you have any respect for this Young Master?” Tang Chen, who had remained silent until now, finally couldn’t hold back his anger. He put his arm around Yang Mi and then said coldly, looking at Zhang Ke and the others.
“Kid, are you asking for death?” Zhang Ke was furious. He was, after all, a school bully. Since you called me an idiot, do you want a beating?
Tang Chen showed a smile, somewhat strange, somewhat ferocious.
As soon as Yang Mi saw Tang Chen’s smile, she knew things were going badly. Usually, when Tang Chen looked like this, it meant he was about to lose his temper.
“Tang Chen, forget it. This is the cafeteria. At most, we can just leave.” Yang Mi quickly grabbed Tang Chen’s hand and softly tried to dissuade him. She didn’t want to see Tang Chen start a fight in the cafeteria; that would bring him trouble.
“What’s wrong, girl? Afraid your little boyfriend will get beaten up? Too late! He dared to call us idiots! Brothers, teach this kid a hard lesson!” Zhang Ke had no idea he had completely infuriated Tang Chen. He was still shouting loudly, as if trying to draw everyone’s attention.
All the students’ eyes focused. The face-slapping maniac Tang Chen had finally met his match this time.
Tang Chen lifted his eyes to look at Zhang Ke and said coldly, “You little brat, do you know you’re very noisy? Not only are you disturbing my meal, you’re also hitting on my girl.”
Zhang Ke was furious. He then clenched his fists, gritted his teeth, and said, “Kid, you’re asking for death!”
Slap!
“Asking for death, your mother!” Tang Chen erupted in rage, standing up and backhanding a fierce slap across Zhang Ke’s face. He said coldly, “You little punk, who did you say is asking for death?”