Chapter 245: My Boyfriend

The claypot rice shop.

Jiang Xinyu held Jiang Xincheng’s hand and sat near the cool air conditioner. “Brother, this place may not look impressive, but their claypot rice is super delicious,” she said. “I eat here every day now. It’s really tasty, I promise. After you try it once, you’ll want to come back.”

“Alright, then I’ll give it a try,” Jiang Xincheng replied with a smile. He got two bottles of juice and ordered one chicken claypot rice and one tomato and egg claypot rice. “Xinyu, how is your cultivation at school going? Is your progress good?”

Jiang Xinyu nodded. “I’ve already broken through to the late stage of the Tendon Training Realm,” she said. “With the Origin Force Cultivation Method and all the Yuan Crystals you gave me, my cultivation speed is incredibly fast. If nothing unexpected happens, I should be able to reach the Bone Training Realm before the college entrance exam.”

“Not bad,” Jiang Xincheng said, hearing about her rapid progress. He smiled and patted her head. “Colleges are setting higher and higher requirements for Primordial Force levels in the entrance exams these days. Having a high Primordial Force level gives you a lot of extra points. Especially at Tianhai University—it can make up more than half of your total score. If you can reach the Bone Training Realm before the exam, getting into Tianhai University will be almost certain.”

“Mm, then I’ll go find you there,” Jiang Xinyu said with a bright smile.

Jiang Xincheng nodded. “Sure, I’ll personally come pick you up then.”

“You promised, brother! No backing out because of other plans,” Jiang Xinyu said, extending her little finger. Jiang Xincheng hooked his finger with hers to seal the promise.

After their promise, they shared a smile. Just then, the claypot rice arrived. Jiang Xincheng took a bite and found it crispy and flavorful—among all the delicious foods he had tried, it ranked above average.

Jiang Xincheng gave Jiang Xinyu a thumbs-up. She beamed with joy. “See, brother? I didn’t lie. The claypot rice here is really good, right?”

“Not bad, it’s delicious. I’ll come back to try it again,” Jiang Xincheng nodded, quite satisfied with the claypot rice from this small shop.

Jiang Xinyu picked up a piece of egg and put it in Jiang Xincheng’s bowl. “Try this egg, brother. The tomato and egg stir-fry is especially tasty. By the way, why did you come to see me at school today? Are you going back to college?”

“No, I have some business down south and won’t be back for a while,” Jiang Xincheng shook his head and smiled. “Focus on your cultivation at school. When I get back, I’ll check on your progress. If I’m not satisfied, watch out—I might spank you.”

“No way!” Jiang Xinyu pouted. “Don’t worry, brother. By the time you return, I’ll definitely have reached the Bone Training Realm. But you have to be careful when you go south.”

Jiang Xincheng nodded and continued eating. Just then, a group of people walked in, led by Liu Jun.

As soon as he entered the shop, Liu Jun spotted Jiang Xincheng and Jiang Xinyu sitting face to face, looking very close. His face instantly turned pale, and he stormed over furiously. “So this is what you’re up to, Jiang Xinyu! Behind my back? I treated you so well, and here you are cozying up with another guy. Do you have any conscience at all?”

With a furious shout, Liu Jun stood in front of Jiang Xinyu and Jiang Xincheng, his expression extremely unpleasant.

Jiang Xincheng glanced up at him, then looked at Jiang Xinyu. She quickly explained, “He means nothing to me. He’s just a classmate from school. He’s been chasing me, but I never agreed, and I never will.”

Her words felt like a thousand arrows piercing Liu Jun’s heart. He staggered back a few steps, staring at her in disbelief. “Jiang Xinyu, what are you saying? We have nothing? I treated you so well—I often brought you flowers and food, I even wrote you love letters. And you say we’re nothing? Do you have no heart?”

“That was all your one-sided wish. I never agreed to any of it,” Jiang Xinyu said coldly. “How many times have I told you to stop bothering me? But you never listen. I didn’t want to drive you away, so I just ignored you.”

Then, she glanced at Jiang Xincheng, a hint of mischief flashing in her bright eyes. She held his hand gently and said, “I’ve always liked Brother Cheng. But since I’m still in high school, I didn’t want to make it public to avoid teacher lectures. Since you’ve seen it today, I’ll be straightforward: you’re not the one I like. My heart belongs to someone else.”

“Why? Why? Why is this happening?” Liu Jun looked like he was going mad, glaring fiercely at Jiang Xinyu and pointing at Jiang Xincheng. “What’s so great about him that you like him so much? Is he handsomer than me? Does he have more power and influence? Is he more capable? Does he love you more than I do? Why would you choose him over me?”

Behind Liu Jun, the students who had come with him stepped forward, glaring at Jiang Xincheng to pressure him.

“Yeah, Xinyu, think about it again. Brother Jun has been so good to you. How can you do this? Don’t you feel bad for him?”

“What’s so good about him? Brother Jun is the son of the Deputy Director of the Diannan County Department of Public Security. His future is limitless, Jiang Xinyu. Don’t throw away something big for something small.”

“Xinyu, you know what kind of person Brother Jun is. He only loves you, he’s not a player. Can’t you give him a chance?”

…

Looking at the chattering crowd and Liu Jun’s heartbroken expression, Jiang Xinyu raised her eyebrows elegantly. She held Jiang Xincheng’s hand and looked intimately at Liu Jun. “You asked why I’m with him, why I’m his girlfriend. Well, I’ll tell you: because my boyfriend is richer than you, more powerful than you, more capable than you, stronger than you, and he loves me more than you. So you’re out.”

“Impossible! I don’t believe it!” Liu Jun froze, his eyes wide as he stared at Jiang Xincheng. “In what way is he better than me? Prove it to me!”

Seeing Liu Jun’s defiant look, Jiang Xincheng smiled slightly. With a flick of his right hand, a Bamboo Leaf Sword Qi appeared in his palm, radiating a cold, murderous intent.

Primordial Force released and condensed into a weapon!

This was something only a Great Yuan Warrior in the Cloud Condensation Realm could achieve, as everyone on Earth knew.

Watching the Bamboo Leaf Sword Qi spinning in Jiang Xincheng’s palm, Liu Jun and his group were stunned. After a moment, Liu Jun turned and hurried out of the claypot rice shop, his face full of despair.

The students with Liu Jun also stood dazed for a while before quietly leaving, no longer daring to say a word.

Faced with a rival who was a Great Yuan Warrior in the Cloud Condensation Realm—a figure above all officials in Diannan County—what else could they say? Jiang Xincheng was indeed richer, more powerful, more capable, and stronger than all of them combined. He completely outclassed Liu Jun.