Chapter 75: Best As It Is

Lin Quanliang's last words before leaving left Jiang Cheng standing dumbfounded.

Senior Brother Xiao…

The guy he had no good impression of at first glance.

Yeah, back then I deliberately kept my distance from Senior Sister Bai to avoid trouble.

However, fate outruns plans; the incident that happened yesterday somehow brought the two closer, even causing their families to move into the latter's house in the Outer City District.

You could guess Senior Brother Xiao's feelings about this with a toe.

Never mind, overthinking helps nothing; when troops come, the general blocks; when water comes, the earth covers.

Jiang Cheng shook his head.

He and Bai Wei are just simple friends; even if there were romantic feelings, would they need to explain it to others?

He glanced toward Lin Quanliang, who immediately sensed something, then smiled at Jiang Cheng.

Jiang Cheng could only return a faint smile.

In his heart he thought, indeed, to earn others' respect, only strength will do.

One by one, several other Senior Members also went up to the second floor.

When passing by Jiang Cheng, they each called him "Junior Brother Jiang", and their attitude was completely different from two days ago.

The whole second floor was filled with harmony.

Until someone appeared.

Xiao Yuanqing.

He wore a gloomy face and walked straight toward the laughing group.

"Good day, Senior Brother Xiao."

The others greeted him proactively.

Xiao Yuanqing seemed not to hear them, his eyes fixed on Jiang Cheng, and said, "You, come with me."

The few instantly realized something.

Recalling yesterday's incident, they all broke into a cold sweat for Jiang Cheng.

Jiang Cheng also felt an invisible pressure.

In front of the crowd, the other side was already like this; who knows what would happen in private?

"Eh?"

Xiao Yuanqing took two steps forward, looked back, saw Jiang Cheng unmoving, his face grew even gloomier, and said, "Didn't hear what I just said?"

"Senior Brother Xiao, are you talking to me?"

Jiang Cheng snapped out of his daze.

"Otherwise?"

"Sorry, Senior Brother Xiao, I was a bit distracted," Jiang Cheng said with an apologetic smile.

"But if Senior Brother Xiao has something, why not say it here?"

Xiao Yuanqing was taken aback.

It seemed he hadn't expected Jiang Cheng to defy him.

Yet in front of several people, he really couldn't do much.

Lin Quanliang and the others exchanged glances, silently stepped aside to give the two space, and they probably could guess what Xiao Yuanqing was about to say.

The two stared at each other like that.

The difference was Xiao's gloomy expression versus Jiang Cheng's forced smile.

After a while, Xiao Yuanqing spoke, "I've learned about yesterday's matter. I warn you, keep your distance from Junior Sister Bai; a toad can't eat swan meat, understand?"

"I think Senior Brother Xiao, you misunderstood."

Jiang Cheng calmly said, "I have no thoughts toward Senior Sister Bai. Yesterday, members of the Wild Wolf Gang caused me trouble, and Senior Sister Bai happened to encounter them, so she stepped in to help me."

If Senior Sister Bai, Senior Brother Zhao, Senior Brother Zeng all possess Secret Martial Arts, then this Senior Brother Xiao surely does as well.

Therefore Jiang Cheng didn't want to offend him, since his own strength is still quite weak.

"Best as it is."

Hearing that, Xiao Yuanqing seemed somewhat relieved.

"Remember my words: keep your distance from Junior Sister Bai, and also, you are not allowed any private contact, let alone sit in the same vehicle."

Xiao Yuanqing glared fiercely at Jiang Cheng and left.

Obviously, he came here just to warn Jiang Cheng.

"Indeed, a low‑class fellow," Jiang Cheng thought, watching his retreating back.

He didn't try to reason with him, because it was useless.

For such a person, only if your fist is bigger than his will he obediently sit down and listen.

Fortunately, there's still some time before Grandma Chen Sao returns, so the details can wait.

The moment Xiao Yuanqing vanished at the stairwell, Lin Quanliang and the others gathered around.

"Junior Brother Jiang, is this about Senior Sister Bai?"

"What did he say? Did he warn you to keep your distance from Senior Sister Bai?"

"Definitely. I think Senior Brother Xiao's actions are indeed a bit excessive."

"What excessive?"

Suddenly, Bai Wei's voice rang from behind the group.

Not only Lin Quanliang and the others, even Jiang Cheng was startled.

"N-no, nothing."

"Good morning, Senior Sister Bai, the weather's nice today."

"I just remembered I was halfway through my standing post, damn, I'll go back and continue it." The others sped away.

Bai Wei looked at Jiang Cheng, "I think I heard you talking about me."

"I'm not really sure either."

Jiang Cheng scratched his head in puzzlement, "I just arrived, haven't heard anything yet, and Senior Sister Bai shows up."

"I see."

Bai Wei gave him a glance with a hint of meaning in her eyes.

"Can't tell, Jiang Shidi isn't exactly an honest person either."

Having said that, she turned and walked toward the stairs.

……

Jiang Cheng gave a wry smile.

That has nothing to do with being honest or not.

First, he can't bring himself to say it; after all, this isn't the same as being threatened by the Wild Wolf Gang.

Second, even if he said it, it probably wouldn't help.

After a few minutes, Sun Xiaoli finally arrived late, and when she passed by Jiang Cheng she greeted him warmly; being the only woman among them, she naturally became the focus, and the other members gathered around.

When the clock struck nine, Zhao Xiangyu appeared.

"Senior Brother Zhao!"

"Good morning, Senior Brother Zhao!"

Everyone greeted each other in turn.

"Hello, Senior Brother Zhao!"

Jiang Cheng also walked over; today his main sparring partner was the person standing before him.

Zhao Xiangyu saw what Jiang Cheng was thinking and laughed, "Jiang Shidi, your Staff Method is impressive; you even earned Senior Brother Zeng's praise. You know, Senior Brother Zeng doesn't compliment people lightly, so that piqued my curiosity. How about it, Jiang Shidi, shall we spar?"

"Then please, Senior Brother Zhao, give me your instruction," Jiang Cheng said with a smile.

"Senior Brother Zhao, after you finish sparring with Jiang Shidi, spar with us too," someone said impatiently.

"Alright, come together, put on your protective gear first," Zhao Xiangyu laughed.

In a short while, everyone was fully equipped.

Zhao Xiangyu wielded a single sword; against Jiang Cheng's dual‑wielded weapons he had an inherent disadvantage, so even though his sword technique reached Mastery Level, the match with Jiang Cheng ended evenly, each side winning some.

This scene left Lin Quanliang and the others nearby staring in amazement.

Who would have thought that Jiang Shidi, while using a weapon, could hold his own against Senior Brother Zhao?

Am I not awake? Or is this a hallucination?

Sun Xiaoli's eyes sparkled even more.

At first she thought Jiang Cheng was unremarkable—plain looks, silent and taciturn, the most boring type of man; now, looking at him, she sees a steady temperament, hidden depth.

Even his skill at roasting sweet potatoes far surpasses that of ordinary people.

She initially thought Jiang Cheng was unremarkable—his looks were nothing special, his personality was silent and taciturn, absolutely the most boring kind of man; now, on a second look, his demeanor is steady and his depth remains hidden.

Even the skill of Roasted Sweet Potato also far exceeds that of ordinary people.

(End of Chapter)