Chapter 12: Yang Mi’s Invitation

Deputy Director Guo thought for a moment after hearing Young Master Guo’s words. Then he said, “Is everything you told me true? Are you sure you didn’t make it up because you’re afraid I’ll punish you?”

Young Master Guo nodded eagerly and said, “Dad, look at how badly I was beaten! Do you think I would lie to you? It’s really true, Dad. You have to get revenge for me! Even if we can’t find that guy, we can’t let Junyue off easily either!”

Deputy Director Guo grunted in agreement. His face then turned completely cold. He said, “Son, don’t worry. If everything you said is true, I definitely won’t let those criminals get away with it. Pang Tianze, let’s see how I deal with you this time.”

After hearing his father’s words, a flicker of satisfaction finally appeared in Young Master Guo’s eyes. He then showed a sinister expression. So you all teamed up against me? This time, you’re finished!

Meanwhile, Tang Chen, who had just finished beating someone up, was feeling very relaxed as he headed to his classroom. Beating someone up was really no big deal to him. Just then, he heard a female voice calling from behind, “Tang Chen, wait up!”

Tang Chen turned around and saw a very sweet-looking girl jogging towards him. She was wearing a white dress, had her hair in a pure-looking ponytail, and wore white canvas shoes on her feet. She gave off a very youthful and pretty vibe.

Her name was Yang Mi. She was the School Belle of Tang Chen’s class. Her father was self-employed. Compared to Tang Chen, her family situation was better. But in this school full of second-generation rich kids, her family was at best in the middle-to-lower range. Because of her cute looks, she was also called the Commoner School Belle by the students in the class.

“Yang Mi? What do you need me for?” Tang Chen was also a little surprised. Although he and Yang Mi were in the same class, they had barely spoken to each other. His impression of Yang Mi had always been that she was optimistic and generous.

Yang Mi said, slightly out of breath, “Why are you walking so fast? Didn’t you hear me calling you from behind?” As she spoke, her eyes shifted slightly, her expression a mix of reproach and coquettishness, adding a touch of charm to her cuteness.

Tang Chen’s heart skipped a beat. This girl really had the looks. She had often been the object of his late-night fantasies.

“Not really. First, tell me what you need.” Tang Chen’s demeanor had improved a lot. He was no longer the guy who would drool at the sight of a beautiful girl.

Yang Mi smiled and said, “Tang Chen, you just beat up Xie Tingfeng. Will you be okay?”

Tang Chen was slightly taken aback. He said, “You saw that earlier? It’s nothing. Just beating up some trash. Things like this are very common.”

Yang Mi was shocked internally. How could Tang Chen change so much after just one weekend? He wouldn’t have said things like that before.

Yang Mi said, “Oh,” and then laughed, “Then I was worried for nothing. By the way, I came to thank you.”

Tang Chen was a bit puzzled and asked, “Thank me? What for?”

Yang Mi said, “That Xie Tingfeng is really annoying. He often harassed me. You beating him up this time kinda got revenge for me. Don’t you think I should thank you?”

Tang Chen laughed, a bit creepily, and said, “Well then, Beauty Yang, how are you planning to thank me? Is a verbal thank you enough?”

Yang Mi lowered her head, not daring to meet Tang Chen’s somewhat intense gaze. She said softly, “You’re really annoying. How about I treat you to a meal? Consider it my thanks for your great favor?”

This completely stunned Tang Chen. What was going on today? Yang Mi actually wanted to treat him to a meal? Although he had dealt with Xie Tingfeng, it wasn’t for Yang Mi’s sake at all. It was just a minor effort. Yang Mi’s sudden friendliness caught him off guard.

Yang Mi pouted a little sadly and said, “What, you don’t want to? This is the first time I’ve ever actively invited a boy to eat.”

Tang Chen waved his hand and said, “Of course not. But I can’t let you pay. How about this, I’ll treat you to a meal at Junyue tonight. It’s settled then. I’ll wait for you at the main gate after school.” After saying that, he turned and walked away directly.

Yang Mi watched Tang Chen’s retreating figure and muttered to herself, “Why did he suddenly decide to eat at Junyue? It’s really expensive there. Looks like I need to ask Dad for more money tonight.”

In her heart, she was sure Tang Chen couldn’t afford it. If she didn’t prepare more money, they might get thrown out by the Security Guards.

Meanwhile, Tang Chen had already entered the classroom under the gaze of many students. Those who had witnessed Tang Chen violently beat up Xie Tingfeng at the school gate looked at him with caution, but also with some schadenfreude. Kid, you beat up Young Master Xie. Just wait to get kicked out of school.

Tang Chen, however, didn’t care at all. He curiously asked the System in his mind, “System, Yang Mi was a bit strange today. Why is she suddenly so nice to me? It feels like she’s expressing interest in me.”

System: “Respected Host, please don’t make a fuss. This is a normal situation. It’s because she is attracted by your tall, rich, and handsome aura.”

“Tall, rich, and handsome aura?” Tang Chen was stunned and continued asking, “What does that mean? Didn’t you say I haven’t become the ultimate tall, rich, and handsome guy yet? So what the hell is this ‘tall, rich, and handsome aura’?”

The System coughed and said, “Respected Host, let me explain. The so-called ‘tall, rich, and handsome aura’ is an invisible quality that naturally triggers after you formed a connection with this System. To put it simply, after you complete the Missions specified by this System, your Aura Points will increase. When they increase to a certain level, they will generate a unique personal charm specific to you. It’s like the positive and negative poles of two magnets attracting each other. Yang Mi was attracted by the aura you released at the school gate today, so she involuntarily wanted to get closer to you.”

After hearing this explanation, Tang Chen felt incredibly smug. He never knew his aura had such an effect. Remembering something, he asked again, “System, what effect will there be if my aura points reach the maximum?”

The System remained silent for quite a while. Then it said, “Respected Host, according to this System’s calculations, if your tall, rich, and handsome aura points truly approach the critical point, your body will become like a large magnet. You can imagine for yourself what the effect would be.”

A large magnet? Tang Chen was speechless. What kind of lousy analogy was that? But if the aura points were really that awesome, then once he reached the maximum, maybe he would be like Xiangfei attracting butterflies. Just standing there would cause countless girls to flock to him. Then he could have his left and right arms around girls, a harem of three thousand. Haha, thinking about it really got him excited.

“Ahem.” The System coughed humanely at this point and said disdainfully, “Respected Host, this System isn’t intentionally interrupting your fantasy. I just feel that if this kind of perverted thinking of yours continues, it will become inappropriate for minors.”

“Get lost! You’re the one who’s inappropriate for minors. Young Master here is such a pure person.” Tang Chen grumbled irritably. Then he said to the System in a fawning tone, “Great System, can you give me more Missions? I want to accumulate these Aura Points quickly!”

The System was utterly exasperated. This damn Host was really shameless. Did he think this System’s Missions were like trash littering the streets? This System is very tsundere, you know.

“Tch, boring.” Tang Chen made a dismissive sound and pouted. This lousy System was definitely afraid that he would complete too many Missions and his awesomeness would become too high, so it intentionally didn’t give him Missions.

“Tang Chen, come out for a moment!” Just then, the homeroom teacher walked in. With a cold expression, she called Tang Chen’s name.

Tang Chen said, “Oh.” He had already guessed the teacher would call him. After all, he had beaten up the son of a school shareholder. The higher-ups were definitely going to talk to him.

“Coming.” Languidly agreeing, Tang Chen got up from his seat and walked out.

After Tang Chen left, the remaining students naturally started discussing him. They were quite interested in such an outlier in their class.

“Hey, did you know? Just now, Tang Chen beat up Xie Tingfeng!”

“Whoa, that’s explosive! Really?”

“Of course it’s true! I was there too! That guy was so ruthless. He beat Xie Tingfeng half to death.”

“Awesome! I always thought he was just a poor loser. Turns out he’s also a reckless idiot.”