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Bab 32: Three Pretty Ladies in an Act

Editor: Sparrow Translations

Frankly speaking, Ling Yun was not ugly. It was true that he was fat, but he was more plump than fat, a cute kind of fat. At the very least, whenever he smiled, his left cheek would flash a shallow dimple.

But in the past few years, he smiled too little. He was too weak, too boring, too lonely, and had a low self-esteem.

However, today he was arrogant, overbearing and was beaming with confidence. In this instance, all the students were surprised that Ling Yun actually had such a lovely side.

Even when he was quietly reading in a corner, Ling Yun's gaze no longer displayed cowardice and weakness. Instead, it was replaced by one of peace, calmness, and confidence.

After defeating Gou Junfa convincingly in the fight, Zhang Ling saw some qualities in Ling Yun and praised him for being charming.

As Cao Shanshan stood there throwing her tantrum, Zhang Ling felt a wave of helplessness surging through her. If Cao Shanshan was to back out from dinner, Zhang Ling would be too shy to go alone.

At the tender age of seventeen, she was smart enough to know what was best for herself. When it came to Cao Shanshan, no one in school understood her better than Zhang Ling. Therefore, she could maintain a great influence over Cao Shanshan.

In fact, she had been a guest to Cao Shanshan's home in Qingshui City, interacting with both of her parents.

In the entire Qingshui High, if someone were to categorise the students based on their wealth, Zhang Ling would belong in the middle. Although she was not as wealthy as Cao Shanshan, Xie Junyan, Gou Junfa, Zhuang Meina and those students born with a silver spoon, she was certainly not at the bottom. But compared to Wei Tiangan, there was definitely a world of difference.

Zhang Ling came from a good family background and an excellent educational environment. She knew that by maintaining a good friendship with Cao Shanshan, she would gain more than she stood to lose.

She was not trying to fawn on the rich and powerful, but it was only human nature to want more.

This could be explained by an old adage, "The type of people you surround yourself with greatly influences the type of person you become."

Of course, things were not that simple. To start off, both people had to get along well and be compatible with each other. If both parties could not see eye to eye, naturally, everything would fall apart.

As Cao Shanshan sat there flipping her books in frustration, Zhang Ling noticed that her beautiful, oval face turned slightly reddish. This was a sure sign that she was furious.

Zhang Ling batted her eyelids and thought of a plan.

"Shanshan, are you afraid of Ling Yun after he bullied you?"

Cao Shanshan was momentarily surprised after hearing that question. She turned her head and replied furiously, "What did you say? I'm afraid? If he's willing to meet me tomorrow night, I'll show you how to deal with him!"

"Then why aren't you heading to Savant's Restaurant to eat?" Ling Yun replied jokingly, tilting her head sheepishly.

"Are you joking? Is this how you offer to treat someone to a meal? The way he walked was so arrogant. He didn't even greet us!"

Of course, it was impossible for Cao Shanshan to express her true thoughts. Thus, she said something that she did not really mean.

However, this was also close to the truth. Countless people had failed in the quest to bring Cao Shanshan out for a meal. Yet, having been presented with this opportunity that many could only dream of, Ling Yun was unappreciative and displayed an uninterested attitude.

In Zhang Ling's heart, she knew that was the real reason. Yet, she murmured, "That's why we're going to teach him a lesson, to get revenge for you! If we don't, he'll become more arrogant!"

"Who knows? He might have done that intentionally to intimidate us from showing up…"

Not only was Zhang Ling quick on her feet but being eloquent was also one of her strengths. As a result, Cao Shanshan started to have a change of heart.

"Right! Looking at his cocky face, he might have done that intentionally to p*ss me off!"

However, after giving it a thought, Cao Shanshan started to hesitate.

Zhang Ling sensed this opportunity and instigated further.

"Shanshan, since you're going to teach him a lesson tomorrow night, why not deal with him today too? You can collect some interest! Don't forget that he caused you to be hungry the whole afternoon…"

At this moment, Cao Shanshan could feel her empty stomach growl and rumble. She thought that Zhang Ling had a point.

However, as usual, the proud Cao Shanshan had lost her cool and said too much just now. Although ladies were supposed to be calm and soft-spoken, she was unable to let go of her pride and go back on her words.

While the both faced this dilemma, a beautiful silhouette appeared at the door. "Shanshan, Zhang Ling, why are you guys still not out? We've waited for a long time!" she exclaimed, grinning happily while her waving her hands.

It was none other than Ning Lingyu. She quickly figured the reason behind her brother's treat. When she turned her back, she realized that the main guests were not coming along. As such, she took the initiative to head back and invited them to come along.

Ling Yun's attitude was the exact opposite. Since money was hard to come by, having fewer people turn up would mean more money saved for himself.

Hence, he did not want his sister to go back but Ning Lingyu had a different thought.

Based on Zhang Dong's vivid description, Ling Yun recited the entire lesson content during History class in the afternoon, not leaving out a single word. This left Ning Lingyu in awe.

Since when was my brother's memory so good? It's no wonder that he's aiming to enter Yan Jing University!

After understanding the entire backstory, she immediately realized the importance of treating Zhang Ling to a meal.

Since this was something important that would affect her brother's chance of entering university, Ning Lingyu was not going to let Ling Yun stop her. She sprinted back to the classroom and invited Cao Shanshan and Zhang Ling to head down together.

"Shanshan, look! Even Ning Lingyu came down personally to invite us… Hurry up! I'm so hungry…"

Just as Cao Shanshan considered letting go of her pride, Ning Lingyu's presence changed everything. After all, Ning Lingyu was the brightest student in school. She had to give her some face.

As the three pretty girls left the classroom, all the students in the classroom reluctantly recalled their eyes of admiration and jealousy and returned to gossiping.

"Ling Yun is so awesome! He bashed Gou Junfa, took nine thousand dollars from him, and proceeded to dine with the two prettiest girls in school…"

"Needless to say, this Ling Yun is no longer the Ling Yun of the past. He easily became the center of attention in school today…"

"If he wants to be useless then he'll be the most useless. If he wants to be strong, then he'll be the strongest… This Ling Yun can become anything!"

"Things never stay the same. Us mere mortals better stick to studying hard into university…"

When Ning Lingyu, Cao Shanshan, and Zhang Ling arrived, Ling Yun, Tang Meng and the rest of the group were nowhere to be seen.

The three beautiful silhouettes, which included two of the school's prettiest girls, immediately became the most eye-catching view on campus.

"Look! Isn't that Ning Lingyu and Cao Shanshan? Why are they walking side by side?"

"Needless to say, it must be because of Ling Yun. Didn't you see Ling Yun, Tang Meng and his group walking in front?"

"Wow, so the rumor from this morning is true? But why isn't Cao Shanshan angry at all?"

"Not angry? You're too outdated… In the afternoon, Ling Yun took one thousand dollars from her. She was so furious that she didn't even have lunch…"

"He's so stubborn. So, what's happening now?"

"How the hell would I know?"

All these discussions made Cao Shanshan feel bitter. However, these rumors were often groundless accusations. In fact, she even started some of them herself. Therefore, her only choice was to stay quiet.

Ning Lingyu was witty and smart. She sensed Cao Shanshan's discomfort and she started a new topic, deliberately diverting her attention.

"Shanshan, your results are so outstanding! Which university are you planning to attend?"

Cao Shanshan tilted her head to look at Ning Lingyu and replied shyly, "Lingyu, your results are the best in our school. Are you digging at me?"

Ning Lingyu suddenly realized that Cao Shanshan was not as proud and arrogant as she thought. She smiled, "We're all the top five students in the Arts and Science streams. What difference does it make?"

"Furthermore, my family's financial situation isn't great. I have no choice but to study hard in order to get into a good university and improve the situation. You're different. As long as you can enter your ideal university, how well you do wouldn't really matter, right?"

Ning Lingyu was undoubtedly a very good lobbyist. By lowering her pride, all she needed was just one sentence to win over Cao Shanshan and Zhang Ling's favor.

Cao Shanshan and Zhang Ling could not help but look at each other. They were secretly impressed by Ning Lingyu's eloquence. At the same time, they flashed a look of distaste at the arrogant Ling Yun.

"Oh, you're right. No matter my grades, I'll still study at Yan Jing University…"

Ning Lingyu was right, Cao Shanshan did not really care about her academic performance. Banking on her family background, she did not need to prove anything with her grades.

But of course, it was true that based on Cao Shanshan's grades, it would have been a piece of cake to qualify for Yan Jing University.

"Really? I'm also aiming for Yan Jing University! If I'm successful, we'll go back to being schoolmates!" Ning Lingyu replied excitedly, flashing a smile that came from the bottom of her heart.

Looking at Ning Lingyu's genuine smile, even Cao Shanshan became slightly mesmerized. It's such a pity that she can't afford to dress up. With some help, she will definitely be the prettiest girl in school…

Although Ling Yun exaggerated rather often, he never batted an eye to the countless beauties that stood before him. However, Ning Lingyu was different. She was a natural beauty, one that emitted a fresh, natural fragrance. In this regard, even the nice smelling Cao Shanshan came in second.

"Lingyu, entering Yan Jing University shouldn't be a problem for you! How about your brother Ling Yun?" Zhang Ling asked curiously after regaining her attention.

Ning Lingyu smiled back. She then tilted her head downwards and replied sheepishly, "He also wants to enter Yan Jing University… My brother loves to talk big…"

That was not how Ning Lingyu felt. Inside her heart, she was actually quite proud of her brother. She believed in him. Instead of avoiding the question, she gave an answer that her brother himself was not quite certain of.

She had expected Cao Shanshan to burst into laughter. However, what greeted her was a stern expression from Cao Shanshan and Zhang Ling. There was not even a slight laughter.

"I don't think he's talking big. If he keeps up this hard work, he will definitely achieve his target." Cao Shanshan replied in a serious tone.

"What?" Zhang Ling stared blankly at Cao Shanshan. She was not surprised at Cao Shanshan's reply. However, she remained bewildered by Cao Shanshan's attitude.

Even if Cao Shanshan knew that Ning Lingyu was not lying, Zhang Ling expected her to not hold back and cynically dismiss Ling Yun's ambition.

Not only did she not ridicule him with her usual sarcastic remarks, Cao Shanshan even replied with her honest opinion.


Bab 33: Savant’s Restaurant

Editor: Sparrow Translations

When the trio consisting of Ning Lingyu, Cao Shanshan, and Zhang Ling left the school, Ling Yun and his group of friends had already arrived at Savant's Restaurant.

If one was to believe that Savant's Restaurant opened just to cater to the students of Qingshui High School, he could not be further from the truth.

As the capital city of Jiangnan Province, Qingshui City had a population of over six million. The city's prosperity was no less than that of Beijing.

This could be seen from the property prices, where the average cost of owning a house was around thirty thousand dollars. In the central region of the city, prices started from fifty thousand dollars and above. However, the most expensive area of the city was at Qingshui Lake District, where the scenic and touristy Qingshui Lake was located.

Houses with a land area of above 21,000 square meters could only be found in the suburbs.

In Qingshui High's vicinity, only prestigious schools were present. This included Jiangnan University, Jiangnan Medical School, Jiangnan School of Engineering, Jiangnan Institute of Education, Qingshui Institute of Technology and so on. These institutes were located at Xuefu Road of Qingshui district and were within a radius of two kilometers.

Thus, the reason Savant's Restaurant was located so close to Qingshui High School was due to its prime location. With a steady stream of people and a huge crowd, it was easier to attract more guests to the restaurant.

As soon as Ling Yun reached the entrance of Savant's Restaurant, he had the sudden urge to run away.

"How can this be a place to treat others? This will simply burn my money!" He muttered while looking at the restaurant.

Compared to the school's canteen on the second floor, there was a world of difference!

Tang Meng glanced at Ling Yun, whose facial muscles were trembling. He actually sympathized with Ling Yun, albeit jokingly. Even if you don't spend a thousand dollars, you'd have to spend at least eight hundred.

"Which room should we go to?" Tang Meng sniggered. He quietly embraced Ling Yun's arm in order to prevent this stingy guy from escaping.

"Err… I don't think this is a place for students to dine in! The dishes are so overpriced! Let's go to a different place!"

In his mind, Ling Yun was secretly cursing Zhang Ling. He was unable to stand the thought of her smile. She went a little overboard, didn't she?

Ling Yun initially thought that Savant's Restaurant was a small restaurant, one that was similar to the school's canteen but was located outside the school.

Tang Meng smiled sheepishly while dragging Ling Yun into the restaurant's majestic hall.

"Good day, sir, may I know if you have a booking?" The slim and well-dressed waiter enquired. He took a glance at Ling Yun, who was still wearing his school uniform. He was evidently uncomfortable with the Fatty's dress code but he still remained extremely polite.

Since Ling Yun had already been dragged in, he knew he no longer had a choice. He glanced at this relative good-looking waiter and replied, "Yes, Kuixing Pavilion."

"Alright sir, please head to the second floor!" The waiter answered before proceeding to speak on his portable microphone.

"Kuixing Pavilion room. The second floor, please receive the guests."

Although Ling Yun displayed an uncomfortable look, he remained confident on the inside. He still had the twenty thousand dollars that he got today with him.

Since this was unavoidable, he might as well stay cool and be confident.

He frowned and shoved Tang Meng's hand away from his arm then led the group up to the second floor.

Tang Meng followed him side by side. He disregarded Ling Yun's unhappiness and said, "This is the best restaurant along Xuefu Road. The first floor is the function hall, the second and third floor are all private rooms, roughly 80 in total."

It was evident that Tang Meng was a regular at Savant's Restaurant as he knew the place like the back of his palm.

With the waiter's help, the four of them soon arrived in the Kuixing Pavilion Room. Upon arrival, Ling Yun immediately took a seat facing the door, without much courtesy. That was also the seat where the bill was usually footed.

Tang Meng disregarded all formalities and sat opposite Ling Yun without any discussion. His back was facing the door.

Why did he sit there? It was obvious that Ning Lingyu would take the seat beside Ling Yun. Thus, he wanted to have a clearer view of his dream girl.

As soon as everyone had settled down, Tang Meng whipped out a pack of cigarettes. After fishing out a stick, he tossed the packet on the rotating table.

"Want some?" he asked casually, facing Zhang Dong and Chai Hanlin who were both by his side.

Even though he did not know the both of them, Zhang Dong and Chai Hanlin knew him.

Both of them shook their heads to reject his offer.

"Ling Yun, you created such a shock today. We're going to graduate soon. You'll probably have the limelight." Tang Meng said while exhaling a puff of smoke. He waved his long hair around and habitually shook his finger to get rid of the ash on the tip of his cigarette.

Tang Meng was not fond of many people. But Ling Yun's performance today, especially with Gou Junfa, changed how Tang Meng viewed him.

Although Tang Meng disliked both Gou Junfa and Lu Chengtian, he would not provoke the both of them unnecessarily. Thus, they always avoided each other.

Tang Meng knew that although Ling Yun did not have a strong background or support, yet, he had the courage to do something that Tang Meng always wanted to do, but never dared to. That earned Tang Meng's respect.

It was the mark of a true winner. Respect could be earned by doing something that others would not dare to. Only then would others approve and follow you.

Ling Yun smiled but didn't say much. In his eyes, the rebellious Gou Junfa did not mean much. He was as insignificant as an ant.

"But let me warn you, Gou Junfa and the rest of them aren't going to let this slide. You must be prepared. They aren't easy to deal with!" Tang Meng said in a serious tone, sensing Ling Yun's apathetic attitude.

"What's there to prepare?" Ling Yun replied softly, raising his eyebrows and evoking a faint smile.

"Two things. The first is that you punched Gou Junfa. He is definitely going to bring a group of people to deal with you. Secondly, based on my experience, he is going to use his dad's influence. It's possible that you can get expelled from school."

Expelled? Like getting chased out of a sect? Ling Yun thought to himself. Yet again…

Back in Cultivation World, Ling Yun had been chased out of multiple sects countless times. Therefore to him, this was normal.

Knowing that Ling Yun was in deep trouble this time, Chai Hanlin's face turned pale immediately.

Zhang Dong asked with a serious face, "How are we going to deal with this? There are only two more months before finals. If you're going to get expelled…"

Tang Meng smiled and answered, "However, based on your academic performance, Gou Junfa will realize that it is meaningless to get you expelled. You won't be able to get into university either way… Hence, it's most likely that Gou Junfa wants you to stay in school while finding someone to deal with you."

After listening to Tang Meng's analysis, Ling Yun smiled. It was as if he had a different thought. Regarding Gou Junfa, he had never taken it seriously. However, Tang Meng's crude analysis moved him. Tang Meng was actually able to analyze the problem with such accuracy.

What is most often lacked in establishing one's own force? Talent!

Tang Meng looked at the three guys in front of him and proclaimed proudly, "Even though you're in deep trouble, as long as I'm here, Gou Junfa won't dare to touch you… But when you're all alone, all the best to you…"

When everyone finished talking, Tang Meng slouched in his chair quietly and began fiddling with his ZIPPO lighter.

Knowing that the Little Gambling God was on Ling Yun's side, Chai Hanlin heaved a sigh of relief. It did not take long for him to start panicking again.

He glanced at Ling Yun, then proceeded to ask Tang Meng in a cowardly tone, "Is there a better idea?"

After contemplating, Tang Meng replied, "I can actually talk to them and tell them to not touch Ling Yun. However, that wouldn't mean much. They can easily find someone else to beat up Ling Yun and not be physically present themselves. If they are to feign ignorance and push the blame, there wouldn't be much I could say…"

After he finished talking, Tang Meng frowned and shook his head.

Looking at Tang Meng, Ling Yun burst into laughter. He had a smile so wide that his dimples, made almost invisible by facial fat, came out.

You little brat! You thought of everything that can be thought of without leaving out anything. Such a talent!

Ling Yun did not expose his thoughts. He acted as if nothing had happened and stayed extremely calm. It was as if Tang Meng's comments had nothing to do with him.

Ling Yun would be able to utilize the Shichiyou Herb to reach Physique Tempering Stage Level 1 tonight. Reaching Level 2 was a possibility too. When he reaches that stage, he was confident that even ten people would be no match for him.

That was why he did not seem to care.

Ling Yun was not afraid of a fight. As for being expelled, it's a regular occurrence for him. Thus, he could not be bothered!

If he was still in school, he would take the exam to go to university. If he was not in school, he would not take the exam. Once his training reached the peak of Level 2, he would learn divine sense. At that point, even hundreds of books with thousands of content knowledge would be absorbed into his brain instantaneously.

To Ling Yun, in this world, he had yet to find anything that was currently more important than his training! Since Ling Yun did not speak, the room naturally became silent. It did not take long before the door opened. The silhouette of the three pretty girls appeared at the doorstep.

"Oh, you guys are already seated? Have you guys ordered the dishes?" Zhang Ling asked excitedly as she entered the room. It was obvious that Ning Lingyu had done a pretty good job as a mediator. Even Cao Shanshan was no longer as furious as before.

When the three beautiful girls entered the room, there was a sudden change in the atmosphere. Tang Meng did not want Ning Lingyu to have a negative impression of him, so he immediately put out his cigarette and stood right up.

"Lingyu, come and sit beside me!" Ling Yun used his two hands and caringly ushered Ning Lingyu.

"You three gorgeous ladies weren't even here yet. Who would dare to order?" Zhang Dong answered Zhang Ling in gentlemanly manner.

Since Zhang Dong had placed Zhang Ling in the same league as the two prettiest girls in school, her pride skyrocketed. She beamed, "That's good, please order a dish of Fried Butter Prawn, Sichuan Boiled Fish, Quanjude Roast Duck, and…"

Ling Yun received a shock. He quickly interrupted, "Wait, wait… Can you even finish eating everything? What about the rest?"

Ning Lingyu looked up and giggled to herself. She then gently proceeded to take a seat to the left of Ling Yun.

Cao Shanshan felt a sweet taste of revenge after witnessing Ling Yun's agony. However, looking at Zhang Ling's blabbering, she thought that Zhang Ling might have gone a little overboard. No one can truly understand how a woman thinks, pretty girls included!

Zhang Ling took a quick glance at all the seats. She smiled to herself and naturally took the seat to the left of Zhang Dong. She waved at Cao Shanshan and while patting the seat on her left, she said, "Shanshan, sit here! "

Cao Shanshan looked at that seat and could not help but think to herself, "What an evil friend…"

Tang Meng glanced at that seat. He was filled with envy and jealousy in his heart. How lucky can this Fatty get? Ling Ningyu on the left, Cao Shanshan on the right… The two prettiest girls in school! No one has ever enjoyed such treatment!


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