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Bab 18: Getting the school Madonna's attention

Editor: Sparrow Translations

The perfect figure of Ning Lingyu was further emphasized by the chubby Ling Yun sitting right beside her. She looked even more seductive. Tang Meng slammed the table and shouted, "Waiter! We're ready to order!" Tang Meng's powerful voice resonated throughout the floor. This was his grand style of ordering. Regardless of whether he was embarrassing himself, he was determined to follow through with his actions so that he could try to impress the beauty before his eyes and change her impression of him.

"Brother…" Ning Lingyu whispered softly as she tugged at her brother's sleeve while softly biting her lower lip. She was utterly speechless. Even her smart and quick-witted brain could not comprehend why her brother would behave in such a manner! Where was the modesty and morals that their mother had taught them? Had she not taught them never to take what wasn't rightfully theirs? To think that her brother would have the cheek to ask for a treat from others with such a brazen attitude, even after taking his money… That being said, that look of his is rather cute… Her thoughts were all over the place and she had no idea what she was thinking.

As for Ling Yun, he knew exactly what he was doing. He knew he had to get the money, but he also wanted to question Tang Meng about two matters. First was why and how his sister had managed to win such a large sum of money. The other query involved asking Tang Meng for the name and class of the scoundrel that had tried to block his way during his run around the field. While seeking revenge was not a noble thing to do, Ling Yun was not going to let him get away with it!

"Hi, is there anything else you would like to add to your orders?" the waiter politely asked. Seeing that he finally had the right to enjoy a meal with the campus belle, Tang Meng immediately let out a sigh of relief. Tang Meng casually leaned back in his chair, raising his head towards the waiter.

"Bring us your most exceptional, most expensive dishes! Everything that you have! No need to hold back when I'm treating!" he replied with a clear voice. Waving the waiter away, Tang Meng did not feel injustice for the ten thousand dollars he had lost since, in reality, he had only really lost a thousand dollars.

Ling Yun, who was more than satisfied with Tang Meng's performance, nodded furiously and rolled up his sleeves as he prepared to devour this afternoon's grand feast!

Back in Grade 12 Class 6.

During the last lesson of the day which had just ended, both Zhang Ling and Cao Shanshan had been so lost in their own thoughts. They were so lost that they did not hear a single thing the teacher said in the lesson.

Zhang Ling was still unable to wrap her head around what had happened today. How could a fat bloke, who weighed more than 100kg and was usually as weak as a kitten, undergo such a radical change overnight and accomplish such a shocking feat? From being out of breath after running a hundred meters to carrying a 25kg sandbag and completing eleven rounds? How was this possible?

Zhang Ling's frustration was also partly due to her feeling indignant towards how Shanshan lost her thousand dollars. To see her good friend lose money in such an inexplicable way was something unacceptable for her. She waited for Cao Shanshan to head to lunch together.

Cao Shanshan had a calm and collected expression on her face as she packed her things as if she had not just lost a thousand dollars. Concerned, Zhang Ling asked, "Shanshan, are you really going to give that scoundrel Tang Meng your money ?" Cao Shanshan's face had a gentle smile as she glanced at Zhang Ling. She knew that Zhang Ling's anger was out of concern for her being treated unfairly. Cao Shanshan stood up slowly and replied in a gentle tone, "A loss is a loss, Tang Meng didn't force me to place my bet at all. Since it was a loss due to my judgment, I will definitely pay up."

"But…" Zhang Ling stammered. Knowing what she said was the truth, Zhang Ling was unable to refute.

Cao Shanshan gently took Zhang Ling's hand and smiled. "It's okay, I was the one that wanted to bet, so the blame should be on me. To think that that guy was really able to finish eleven rounds…"

"Come on! I'll treat you to your favorite Sichuan boiled fish from the second-floor cafeteria, how does that sound?" Cao Shanshan said.

"Really? You're the best Shanshan! Let's go!" Zhang Ling replied enthusiastically upon hearing about eating Sichuan boiled fish.

After leaving the school building, Cao Shanshan found a quiet place before telling Zhang Ling, "Zhang Ling, could you head to the second-floor cafeteria first? I will catch up with you after I finish making this call." Zhang Ling nodded without a second word and walked off. Knowing that Cao Shanshan seldom made calls, Zhang Ling was sure that it was for something important.

After making sure that Zhang Ling had walked out of earshot, Cao Shanshan took out her latest iPhone 5 and started dialing one of her contacts.

A thousand miles away, within a camp in one of China's PLA military regions. A handsome 1.83-metre tall military officer with a muscular build and a powerful aura answered the phone and blurted, "Hey missy, what's the matter calling at such a busy period right before your entrance exams? Missing your big brother? Or is that scoundrel bothering you again? Don't you know martial arts? Just beat him up, problem solved!"

"Cao Tianlong, I just saw someone just break your record!" Cao Shanshan replied. Cao Tianlong was utterly taken aback because his sister had never addressed him by his full name. However, he couldn't do anything as this haughty and spoiled sister of his was the favorite of their father's. But needless to say, Cao Tianlong himself dearly loved his sister as well.

"Broke my record? What record?" Cao Tianlong had so many records to his name, he had no idea which record Cao Shanshan was referring to. Cao Shanshan gave a giggle as she replied, "What other records would I be referring to? Of course, it's that eye-catching record you set during your Special Forces qualification test…"

Even though the school's Madonna was usually as cool as ice in school, she would always revert to the proud little girl she was when talking to her brother. Upon hearing her reply, Cao Tianlong's eyebrows twitched and he straightened his striking body like a sword before yelling, "You mean the one where I ran four kilometers with a 25kg sandbag?"

Cao Shanshan giggled as she nodded her head. "I remembered you pricking your thigh with a knife twice before managing to complete the tenth round right?"

Cao Tianlong could not help but scowl when he heard his sister bring up that shameful incident. He pretended to clear his throat before replying sternly, "My memory is not that good, I have long forgotten about that. Who did you say broke my record? Which camp did you run off to this time instead of going to lessons?"

Cao Tianlong wondered. Even a talent like myself had to push my body to the limits to set this record and now it has already been broken by someone else? I must meet this person if I have the chance!

Cao Shanshan twitched her lips as she rebutted, "What do you mean which camp, I'm calling from school right now, alright?"

"What? Don't tell me that a student from your school broke my record. Stop messing around, it's ten years too early for a high school kid to break my record!" Cao Tianlong scorned. Unless the person is a descendant of ancient martial artists or one of those secret sect members who undergo training in the mountains, there is no way that an ordinary high school kid can break my legendary record! Nonsense!

Keeping a straight face, Cao Shanshan replied in a serious tone, " I'm not lying, Cao Tianlong. A student from my class carried a 26kg sandbag and ran eleven rounds around the field, a total distance of 4.4 kilometers!"

Cao Tianlong was in shock. How could the guy run just one more round and carry a mere kilogram more than me? How could I be so unlucky? Is my sister purposely trying to provoke me? April Fool's Day is only tomorrow!

Knowing that there was no way her prideful brother would believe her, Cao Shanshan continued to explain.

"I am serious! He was always known as the class loser, but who knew he could surpass his bodily limits and utilize its full potential. It was at a cost of vomiting blood after the fourth round."

Fearing that she would hurt her brother's ego, she immediately added on, "Of course, he ran much slower as compared to you! He took about ninety minutes to cover the 4.4 kilometers."

There was a long silence before Cao Tianlong finally replied, "When did this happen? Was he sent to the hospital after the run?"

He believed that his sister did not call him out of boredom just to bring up his past and agitate him.

"He finished running just this afternoon. After he finished, he just stood on the track for a couple of minutes. I had to get to class so I don't know what happened afterward." Cao Shanshan recalled.

Cao Tianlong furrowed his brows as he told his sister in a heavy tone. "Sister, there is no doubt that this kid has surpassed his body's limits. Pay close attention to him from now on. Once a person surpasses his body's limit, it doesn't matter what he was like in the past. From this point onward, he possesses unlimited potential. Understood?"

"By the way, how does the kid look like?" Cao Tianlong casually asked. He was slightly concerned, as not many people could attract the attention of his sister.

Cao Shanshan scoffed as she replied, "He's about your height and he's a fatty who weighs at least 100kg! Anyway, I have to go for lunch now, no more time to chit chat with you! Bye!"

As Cao Tianlong hung up the phone, he gradually began to relax as he looked towards the sky, thinking. A 100kg fatty having such perseverance is really something, I'll give you that. But at least I win in terms of looks, haha…

While Cao Shanshan was making her call, at another part of the campus, Xie Junyan was furiously scolding Li Lei!

"You bloody idiot! You dare to call yourself an MMA fighter? Aren't you ashamed of yourself?"

"That fat pig was already four rounds in, hurling blood and tired as h*ck! Yet you couldn't even stop him? How stupid are you?"

"He even managed to swing and hit you with the sandbag! Were you blind? Do you not know how to dodge?"

"Also, you even let that bastard Tang Meng kick you in front of everyone without putting up a fight!"

The more Xie Junyan spoke, the angrier he became. At this point, he was already in a full-on rage, with veins popping from his head. This was completely different from the elegant demeanor he usually carried himself with.

"Losing that five thousand dollars wouldn't hurt but after how Tang Meng tarnished my reputation, how do you expect me to look him in the eye when I talk to him?"

"Come on! Say something, you spineless coward!"

Li Lei just stood there, not daring to refute Xie Junyan after being furiously berated by him.

Having finally finished venting his anger, Xie Junyan took on a calm expression, catching his breath as he pondered to himself for a moment. Eventually turning to Li Lei, Xie Junyan flatly said, "You are definitely no match for Tang Meng. For now, gather some guys and wait for a chance to teach that fat turd Ling Yun a lesson!"

"I want him to live the last two months of his high school life in the hospital, am I clear?"

Li Lei felt a chill go down his spine as he looked at Xie Junyan. He understood that once Xie Junyan spoke in such a tone, it meant that he really meant business.

"Roger," Li Lei replied.


Bab 19: A brother’s love

Editor: Sparrow Translations

As most of the student body in the school were rushing for lunch, the cafeteria first floor was flooded with the noise of students chatting and eating. The cafeteria second floor also had a steady influx of people, though less than the first floor. Hence, it was much more peaceful in comparison.

As the second floor of the cafeteria was a place frequented by the wealthy Mr and Ms perfects of Qingshui High, everyone recognized Tang Meng.

"Hey, isn't that Young Master Tang? Who are those two sitting with him? To think that they would get the chance to eat with Young Master Tang!"

"You idiot, see, didn't I tell you the fat guy over there was Ling Yun? The guy that just ran eleven rounds around the track with the sandbag and sent the whole student body into a frenzy? As for the other, just look at that figure! Need I spell it out for you? "

"You're saying that that is one of the three belles of our campus, Ning Lingyu? Doesn't she usually tie a ponytail?"

"It definitely is her! Looks like Young Master Tang is intending to step up his pursuit of belle Ning's heart before graduation! This also means that he wants to go all out against Xie Junya!"

"Eh, this means there will be a show to watch! Tang Meng versus Xie Junya, I can't wait to see who will be able to win the Ning Lingyu's heart!"

"Me too!"

Presently, the second floor was filled with inaudible whispers and speculations.

"Look! Even Class 6's Zhang Ling's here! She and Cao Shanshan are inseparable, does that mean Cao Shanshan's coming here as well?"

Qingshui High's three belles: Ning Lingyu, Cao Shanshan, Zhuang Meina.

Ning Lingyu always ordered food from the first floor of the cafeteria to take back to the hostel to eat. As for Cao Shanshan, she would usually have her lunch delivered to her by someone from home. Only Zhuang Meina would visit the second floor of the cafeteria more frequently.

The appearance of all three belles in the second-floor cafeteria stirred up excitement and chatter among the young men and women present.

If three ladies could cause a real scene individually, then what would happen when three belles came together?

Almost everyone in the second-floor cafeteria had their eyes on Tang Meng's table, following their every action closely as none of them wanted to miss out on anything juicy.

Ning Lingyu had brought her brother here as she wanted him to be able to nourish his exhausted body. She had planned to come slightly earlier than the rest so that they could quickly finish eating. Ning Lingyu did not want to attract any unnecessary attention to herself, thus choosing such a quiet corner for their meal. Nonetheless, she still found herself becoming the center of attention. Fortunately, she and Ling Yun were sitting with their back facing the door and thanks to Ling Yun's large body, she was hidden from view. Otherwise, it would be a disaster having to eat under the scrutiny of all those rich male students.

Ning Lingyu really disliked such situations.

In contrast, Ling Yun was used to such situations and was unfazed by the gaze and whispers around him. He remained as cool as a cucumber as if he was alone in the cafeteria.

Some students tried to sit nearer to Lingyu to get a piece of the action, only to be scared off by Tang Meng's death stare. Tang Meng was determined to enjoy his first meal with Ning Lingyu and would make sure no one disturbed his meal, even if blood had to be spilled!

But some were still relentless.

Zhang Ling ran up the stairs and entered the second-floor cafeteria. Upon seeing most of the seats taken except for three seats near where Tang Meng was seated, she ran over and promptly sat down at a seat near the wall. Zhang Ling knew that Cao Shanshan liked peace and hated attention, thus, she left the seat with the back facing the entrance for Cao Shanshan.

Sitting beside Tang Meng, she naturally noticed Ling Yun sitting diagonally opposite her

Ling Yun?!" Ning Lingyu?!

Zhang Ling covered her mouth in shock.

It was going to get lively.

Cao Shanshan was going to be here soon and if things continued this way, she would surely be seating beside Ling Yun. Zhang Ling was instantly reminded of the rumors about the two of them that morning.

Oh no, this is bad. I'm sorry Shanshan, I did not do this on purpose, Zhang Ling apologized in her heart.

At the same time, Zhang Ling could hear a bunch of chaotic laughter coming from a table near her. Damn you, Zhang Ling, why did you have to sit beside me? Why do you have to sabotage me like this? Tang Meng cursed in his mind.

Yet, Tang Meng was not able to do a thing about it. Despite not being as conspicuous as Xie Junyan or Cao Shanshan, Zhang Ling was also from an influential family. In addition to that, no one saw the significance of Tang Meng being the son of the Deputy Director.

"I will have Sichuan boiled fish and a plate of sliced beef and ox tongue in chili sauce, extra spicy!" As Zhang Ling shouted her order to the passing waiter, it was clear to Tang Meng she had no intention of leaving. After ordering, Zhang Ling briefly gave Tang Meng a look of disdain before looking away.

With so many people in the cafeteria now, the staff was so busy that not even a dish was served to Ling Yun's table yet. Ling Yun's stomach growled in hunger as he smelled the fragrance of cooking coming from the kitchen. He was practically dying to eat some food. He had no choice but to satisfy himself with some tea, replenishing the water he had lost during his run. Ning Lingyu, being the caring sister that she was, kept refilling her brother's cup the moment it was empty.

Tang Meng could only look on in envy, keeping his tears in his heart as he looked at his empty teacup, which had been empty since who knew when. Yet, Ning Lingyu did not even glance at it, showing absolutely no concern for him at all.

"So how did you exactly lose ten thousand dollars to my sister?"

Ling Yun asked calmly as he looked Tang Meng dead in the eye. Zhang Ling's ears pricked up as she focused her attention on them.

Upon hearing Ling Yun's question, Tang Meng almost exploded. After using you to start a bet, personally skipping two lessons just to help you count laps, helping you deal with Li Lei and even losing ten thousand dollars to you, still you dare feign ignorance?

Carefully glancing at Ning Lingyu, Tang Meng managed to suppress himself. "You should know who I am, right?", he snorted.

He thought to himself, I must have a better attitude. After all, if he were to win Ning Lingyu's heart, Ling Yun would become his future brother in law. Thus, he had to show his worth in front of Ling Yun and make sure that he left a good impression.

"I heard my sister calling you Tang Meng a while ago, that's all I know." Ling Yun answered with a nonchalant shrug without looking at Tang Meng.

I don't care who you are, I just want to know what happened, thought Ling Yun.

"What?! You… you…" Tang Meng could no longer contain his anger after hearing Ling Yun's halfhearted answer and attitude. He raised his right thumb and pointed at himself, barking, "Then let me educate you! I am Tang Meng! The same character as the Tang in the Tang Dynasty! Meng meaning ferocious! My nickname is Little Gambling God and I learn only from the best! Now, do you remember?!"

Ling Yun felt as if he was watching the circus. "I cannot remember and I couldn't care less about who you are. What's important is what happened, so just get straight to the point. Hurry before our meal comes," Ling Yun replied bluntly.

It was the first time Tang Meng had met someone so stubborn, so much so that he could no longer find the energy to get angry anymore. This was the first time in his whole life he had felt so disrespected. Even Xie Junyan did not have the guts to speak to him like how Ling Yun did. Ning Lingyu's head faced down as she tried to hide her laughter. Her pretty cheeks were flushed from her giggling as her shoulders shook violently in her attempt to hold back her laughter.

My brother is so cool!

To Ning Lingyu, that tasted sweeter than honey. This person was indeed her brother! Being beside her brother seemed to give her strength and that made her forget all about the whispers and stares around her. As for the temperamental Zhang Ling, she fell off her chair from laughter after seeing how Ling Yun climbed all over Tang Meng's head.

Helpless, Tang Meng could only lean back with a sigh before beginning the explanation.

"Remember you were running laps around the track… I used that to open a gambling bet. The bet was about how many rounds you would be able to last. For those betting ten rounds and above, the returns were twenty-fold. Lingyu disliked the way I used you for bets. So she placed five hundred on you running more than ten rounds. As a result, she won ten thousand dollars. Do you understand now?"

After finishing his speech, Tang Meng instinctively tightened his fist just in case Ling Yun decided to duke it out with him.

To everyone's surprise, Ling Yun did not even seem to care about Tang Meng. Instead, his face was full of admiration and self-reproach as he looked towards Ning Lingyu. What followed almost made Tang Meng heave blood!

"Oh well done, little sister! Good job for having faith in your big brother, you should continue to have such faith! That being said, since you believed in me so much you should have betted at least a hundred thousand dollars instead of just five hundred dollars!" Ling Yun exclaimed happily to his sister.

Seeing that Tang Meng had told the truth, Ning Lingyu's heart pounded, feeling anxious. She could not bear to look up and look at her brother. Never had she expected that her brother would react in this way!

Ning Lingyu lifted her head as she widened her eyes and looked at Ling Yun. All that she could utter was an awkward, "Ah…?"

On the other side of the table, Zhang Ling was having the greatest laugh of her life. Having been in the same class as Ling Yun for three whole years, she had never known that he was such an interesting fellow. A hundred thousand dollars bet? Times twenty of that and he would have been a millionaire! Even the Little Gambling God wouldn't have enough!

Shaking, Tang Meng almost felt like making an escape from the cafeteria. Fortunately, the first dish arrived. With the fragrant chicken mushroom stew on the table, its tantalizing aroma immediately resolved the tense atmosphere.

"No need to hold back your laughter, sister. The food won't be able to enter your stomach if you hold all that laughter inside! Enjoy the meal before going back to class!" Ling Yun teased. Seeing that the food was served, Ling Yun patted Ning Lingyu's shoulders before grabbing a chicken drumstick with the chopsticks and putting it in her bowl. As for himself, he took the remaining drumstick with the chopsticks before devouring it with his bare hands.

Ning Lingyu could no longer hold back her laughter. In a blink of an eye, she was in a laughing fit. Her cheerful and beautiful smile stunned Tang Meng. Seeing how happy Ning Lingyu is, I'll not argue with you anymore!, Tang Meng thought. As he gritted his teeth in anger, Tang Meng mimicked Ling Yun's actions, grabbing a chicken wing and moving it towards Ning Lingyu's bowl.

*Pa* Ling Yun reacted with his lighting fast hands, using the chopsticks on his right hand to slap aside Tang Meng's chopsticks.

"She's my sister, I'll take care of her. There is no need for outsiders to interfere," Ling Yun frowned at Tang Meng.

Tang Meng would have loved to stab the chopsticks into Ling Yun's eyes. He could have sworn that if it weren't for the presence of Ning Lingyu, he would have slammed that whole pot of chicken mushroom stew onto Ling Yun's head.

Upon hearing what her brother said, Lingyu accidentally dropped the chicken drumstick she was holding into the bowl of stew, splattering the stew everywhere. Her heart felt so warm and her elegant nose turned red as tears welled up in her eyes. With her eyes no longer able to hold so many tears, the tears started flowing down her face. Emotional as she was, Ning Lingyu shed a tad more tears than normal that day.


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