Chapter 23: Don’t You See Me Kissing?
Chapter 23: Don’t You See Me Kissing?
The Invincible Black Stockings were truly awesome. About five minutes later, the auto face-slapping mode finally stopped. Tang Chen shook his own hand and glanced at Fan Jian who had been beaten into a pig’s head. He twitched his lips and thought, “Serves you right for showing off. But this wasn’t my fault. Blame the System.”
Tang Chen took off the stockings and put them back in his pocket, complaining to the System, “System, these stockings are way too wild. Even wilder than me.”
The System replied proudly, “Respected Host, this System already told you—all the items I provide are high-tech products.”
“Okay, stop talking nonsense,” Tang Chen cut off the System. He didn’t want to deal with its bragging in his face. He told the System, “Anyway, System, Young Master came to find this Fan Jian today for a reason. You’ve beaten him so badly he looks like neither a man nor a ghost. How am I supposed to get things done?”
The System responded, “Respected Host, don’t worry. Since this System promised to reward you with an item, I always mean what I say. As long as you use the item from my reward, even if Fan Jian dies, he’ll still obey your commands.”
“That cool? Then hand it over now!” Tang Chen grew impatient. If it was as the System described, this must be a great tool.
“Ding, Host Mission successful. Reward: one bottle of Compliance Spray.” As the voice finished, Tang Chen’s pocket felt warm. He was used to how the System gave rewards, so he quickly took the item out. He found it was a small purple bottle with a spray nozzle at the front, like a mini version of hair spray.
“What is this? My awesome hairstyle doesn’t need spray.” Tang Chen shook the bottle in confusion; it seemed filled with unknown liquid.
The System explained, “Respected Host, don’t underestimate it. This is my excellent creation—the super-duper Compliance Spray. See the user instructions.”
“Compliance Spray is exactly what it sounds like—an item for making enemies listen to you. Just spray a little bit into the person’s mouth. With just a tiny amount, they’ll instantly feel loyal to you. Even if you killed their whole family one second ago, they’d kneel and grovel for you the next second.”
Tang Chen’s lip twitched. This seemed unbelievably powerful. Could the System be lying to him again, like back with those dumplings…
The System seemed to guess Tang Chen’s doubt and said unhappily, “Respected Host, if you don’t trust me, give it a try for yourself. If it doesn’t work, this System offers returns and exchanges.”
“Returns and exchanges? Like some online shop with after-sales service? Darn System, you’re totally breaking character!”
“Fine, I’ll believe you just once.” Tang Chen walked closer and squatted in front of Fan Jian. He pried open Fan Jian’s mouth and sprayed a little inside, wrinkling his brow.
About three seconds later, Fan Jian—who had been dazed with white eyes—immediately woke up. Tang Chen stepped back quickly. He saw Fan Jian’s eyes lock on him directly, then Fan Jian knelt with a thud, bowed his head, and said, “Honored Master, I am Fan Jian. What are your orders?”
Tang Chen’s jaw dropped in surprise. “Holy crud, is it really this powerful?”
“It’s always this powerful,” the System replied proudly, pleased with Tang Chen’s reaction.
Tang Chen was stunned and mentally gave the System a thumbs-up; for once, it had done something useful.
Tang Chen cleared his throat and told Fan Jian, “Fan Jian, I am your Master. I command you to give me your shares contract for XX University and write up an agreement to transfer them to the current Principal. Understand?”
Fan Jian nodded mechanically. Under the influence of the spray, he was totally obedient to Tang Chen. Even if told to die right away, he would have agreed.
Ten minutes later, Tang Chen walked out of Fan Jian’s home whistling. Things were solved easily. Now, it was time to move on to the next target. With that thought, he grew worried and said to the System, “By the way, System, is there a time limit on this Compliance Spray? If that guy snaps out of the effect later, he’d definitely call the police on me. I should have just killed him.”
The System said with pride, “Respected Host, please don’t insult this System’s genius. The items I make are never that simple. After the spray wears off, Fan Jian will forget everything during that time. He might not even remember you came at all.”
“That amazing? No way…” Tang Chen didn’t expect the System to be this sharp. He’d thought it was unreliable before, but now it seemed quite helpful.
He chuckled and pulled out the Compliance Spray, already scheming. “I’ll just spray others with this when I visit their homes next. That way, I’ll grab their shares without a hitch.”
By the time Tang Chen felt pleased and collected shares contracts from seventeen shareholders, it was already afternoon. He returned to the School. After thinking it over, he decided not to hand the contracts to the Principal just yet. After finishing so easily, what if the Principal refused?
Tang Chen went to his own classroom first. Upon entering, he spotted Yang Mi and winked at her quietly as he passed by. The flustered girl blushed instantly, also remembering their wild night together.
The other students glared at Tang Chen with hate-filled eyes. He had actually scored with Yang Mi.
But they could only curse him in their minds since Tang Chen was too powerful now. He’d beaten up Young Master Fang and Young Master Xie, so nobody dared cross him.
Next came Chinese class. Tang Chen had no thoughts of writing songs. The whole lesson flew by as he passed notes with Yang Mi. When it ended, Tang Chen held Yang Mi’s hand in front of all those jealous classmates and walked to the Sports Ground. He told her it was to experience campus romance.
Deep down, he just wanted to sneak some more contact. Yang Mi’s body was too tempting; one touch and he couldn’t forget it. But he dared not go too far at the School—he didn’t want them to become the leads of some infamous school video leak.
Tang Chen and Yang Mi sat shoulder to shoulder under a small tree on the edge of the Sports Ground. In the shade, Tang Chen put his arm around her, while Yang Mi cuddled against him like a little bird.
Tang Chen leaned down and asked, “By the way, Yang Mi, why did your mom ask you home this morning?”
Yang Mi shook her head and replied, “Nothing much. But you—I heard from classmates you beat up Fang Wenxin again this morning. Why do you keep causing trouble?”
Tang Chen shrugged. “Dealt with him. I heard he has a thing for you. My woman—how dare he scheme? That just begs for a beating.”
Yang Mi’s ears turned red, so she lightly tapped his chest and said sweetly, “Your words are so sappy. What do you mean ‘your woman’? Others might overhear.”
“What does it matter? You are my woman. Remember last night? We…”
“Don’t say it!” Yang Mi quickly covered his mouth. She was already shy, yet he was about to say it—annoying.
Tang Chen grinned and held her smooth hand, gazing at her as he lost focus.
“Yang Mi…” Tang Chen called hoarsely, slowly leaning in to kiss her lips.
“Tang Chen!”
“Holy hell!” As Tang Chen was about to taste Yang Mi’s sweet lips, a voice called him from behind. He spun around and yelled, “Who’s there? Don’t you see me kissing? No sense at all?”
“Tang Chen!” Yang Mi hit him unhappily. How could he shout so loud? He didn’t care about being shameless, but she felt awkward.
Tang Chen was furious, mad at the interruption. When he looked, he spotted a boy with bandages on his head approaching—looking a lot like Fang Wenxin.
“Great, Fang Wenxin! You ruined my nap and now spoil this moment—you’ll pay for it!” Tang Chen jumped up proudly shouting. “Fang Wenxin, messing with my woman? This is all on you!”
Yang Mi grabbed his arm worriedly. “Tang Chen, don’t fight!”
Fang Wenxin didn’t look angry on seeing Tang Chen. Normally, after being beaten, he should seek revenge, but he showed no such intent.
He glanced away from Yang Mi, his eyes troubled. This was his crush being intimate with someone else—how painful.
Taking a deep breath, Fang Wenxin spoke up. “Tang Chen, don’t get me wrong—not for a fight. I have something to discuss.”
Tang Chen sneered. “What could you want? Are you crazy? Young Master just beat you!”
“Tang Chen, be nicer,” Yang Mi scolded gently, then told Fang Wenxin, “Fang Wenxin, you had clashes with Tang Chen before, but please don’t act rash. Or I’ll report to the teacher.”
Fang Wenxin looked pained. “Yang Mi, is that really your view of me? Am I so terrible?”
Tang Chen grabbed Yang Mi protectively. “How else should she see you? Let me repeat this once—Yang Mi is my woman. If you want to fight, I’ll oblige. But if you harass her—I’ll teach you what ‘death’ means!”
“Haha.” Fang Wenxin gave a bitter laugh, then turned serious. “Tang Chen, no mistake. I do like Yang Mi, but what matters most is her happiness. You hit me, yet I don’t hate you. I’m not here for payback—I do need to talk.”
Tang Chen laughed coldly. “Who knows if that’s true? What’s this about?”