Chapter 5: Ye Tong

Zhou Naiyi shook her head slightly, "Our Class 16 is the pilot class of the old principal, though that isn't important now. What I mean is, since you were able to get in, you must have your own strengths. If there are any problems, we can all think of a way together. Both Wuzang and I are willing to help you."

Li Hao was stunned. Wuzang? Damn, no wonder he suddenly thought of treating him to a late-night snack; it turns out he had this trick up his sleeve.

"Ahem, Class Monitor, actually there's a bit of a misunderstanding here. I can handle it myself, really. I'm reflecting on things seriously." Li Hao knew the nature of bleem; after being messed with by him and disappearing for so long, he probably wouldn't be able to stay idle now that he'd appeared again.

"Hao Ge, the Class Monitor is our top student, and she has a broad range of knowledge regarding Mecha types. She also has the most comprehensive understanding of various current tactics. If she helps you, you will improve very quickly," Wuzang said. He had taken the initiative to ask Zhou Naiyi for help, and the condition was that he agreed to become a member of Zhou Naiyi's team.

Li Hao could already feel the suspicious gazes around him. Zhou Naiyi was a bona fide celebrity at Tianjing Martial Arts. In her freshman year, her EMP score had already reached 1500. Scores didn't represent everything, but her performance in all daily aspects was top-tier. Zhou Naiyi, who possessed the Golden Gene, was the type who was beautiful at first glance, and even more beautiful and comfortable to look at the longer you watched her—a presence that made people unable to help but want to get close to her. At 1.68 meters tall with perfect proportions, in Ma Long's words, the only person in the academy who could compare to his Manman was Zhou Naiyi, and she was "cultivated both internally and externally."

"Class Monitor, I feel like this would drag you down. Our training isn't on the same level. How about this, I guarantee I'll reach 1200 points this semester," Li Hao said.

Zhou Naiyi looked at the solemn Li Hao... this was even less reliable, but she had tried her best.

"Wuzang, let's leave it at that for now. If there's anything I need help with later, the same applies."

Zhou Naiyi didn't pester him. She had fulfilled her promise, and if the other party didn't need it, she couldn't force it.

Wuzang nodded helplessly, "Don't worry, Class Monitor, I will definitely do what I promised."

There was no other way; Wuzang dragged Li Hao along to practice with him for two hours before they went back.

"Hao Ge, was it great today? You have to treat us!" Ma Long said with a wink. The idea was his, and the task was carried out by Wuzang; he knew it would succeed.

"Hao Ge refused," Wuzang said helplessly.

"What? What the hell? Hao Ge, that's Zhou Naiyi, Zhou Naiyi! What a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!" Ma Long was speechless. An opportunity to spend time with a beauty, and he could even refuse that? He felt like there wasn't a single normal person in this dorm besides him.

"I'm just afraid of delaying Naiyi," Li Hao said, wrapping his arm around Zuo Xiaopang's neck. "You jerk, we agreed to fall together, how come you're the only one who flew away? I thought we were the peerless duo of last and second-to-last place."

Zuo Xiaotang stuck out his tongue, "It's not my fault, I didn't know I would get so many points in shooting."

"I don't care, breakfast tomorrow, compensate me for my mental damages!"

As the new semester began, the entire Tianjing Martial Arts became lively. Major clubs brought out their best skills to recruit new members. This year was different from previous years; it was said that the new principal came with a "dowry." General Long was no ordinary person. Not only was he full of personal charisma, but his connections were also solid. Besides doubling the budget for Tianjing Martial Arts this year, he also poached quite a few new talents.

Li Hao and the others were dragged out by Ma Long. Li Hao, Zuo Xiaotang, and Wuzang weren't very keen on orientation events. They would watch if they happened to pass by, but as for taking the initiative to hit on anyone—in Ma Long's words, they were a bunch of dense blocks of wood.

Ma Long was the president of the Photography Club. A handsome man with taste—how could he not know photography? Besides that, his figure painting was also unique. Of course, currently, it was exclusive to Senior Sister Sheng Man. The multi-talented President Ma.

He spent an hour dressing up meticulously in the morning, and the warm sunlight shone on his handsome face, already having dazed several junior girls.

Ma Long was also a man with a bottom line. He had very high requirements for the Photography Club; not just anyone could join, which led to the brothers from the surrounding clubs already giving him murderous looks.

"Brothers, youth—what is youth? You have to be wild, you have to take the initiative, you have to be thick-skinned. Does any girl with even a little bit of beauty need you to take the initiative?" The triumphant Teacher Ma couldn't help but start a lecture. "Don't blame me for not being a good brother. Whichever one you've taken a fancy to, come to me for their Skycom number anytime. Free guidance."

Li Hao and the three were speechless. They were bossed around by this guy all morning, moving luggage and pointing out directions, all to set off his "magnificence."

"Third Brother, I suspect you're setting us up. Was that big plate chicken stir-fried noodles from yesterday intentionally left on the table by you?" Even Zuo Xiaotang sensed a conspiracy.

"What are you talking about? We're brothers, what's a plate of stir-fried noodles? Isn't it? Let me tell you, the newly enrolled junior girls are pure and full of imagination about love. They are beautiful, soft-waisted, and easy to push over. Taking the initiative has a very high success rate. Be bold, careful, and thick-skinned, and you'll be invincible!" Ma Long said smugly.

"Aren't you afraid Senior Sister Sheng Man will blow up?"

"Relax, this is art, just appreciation, it's not like I'm doing anything. Manman understands, that's why we get along so well," Ma Long said smugly.

Honestly, if they weren't in the same dorm, all three of them would have wanted to pin him to the ground and beat him up. Senior Sister Sheng Man was beautiful and could tolerate Ma Long's artistic personality.

"Quick, quick, quick, this is incredible, it's going to be lively this year!" Ma Long's eyes lit up as he pointed ahead. A girl walked in through the school gate, dragging a simple suitcase. She wore a simple white T-shirt, and her estimated height was a little over 1.7 meters. Beneath her short skirt were fair and slender legs. As she flicked her ponytail and looked at the signature statue of Tianjing Martial Arts at the gate, a happy smile appeared on her face. Her charming little dimples dealt critical damage to straight men.

"Impressive. Manman and Zhou Naiyi used to be the most outstanding in our school, but this junior girl is even slightly better. It looks like this is bound to stir up a storm of blood and gore," Ma Long lamented. If he weren't already taken, he would definitely launch an all-out attack. This was the type you'd rather kill by mistake than let go.

Li Hao and the others couldn't help but stare for a while. Of course, they were still subtle, but several tiger-eyed seniors had already rushed up. Sophomores weren't actually that hungry yet, but the single juniors and seniors understood what it meant to be fast or lose out. It was the same principle as the cafeteria; if you went late, only leftovers would be left.

The key was, they didn't even know who would look down on whom.

"Tch, showing off one by one. I bet not a single one will succeed," Ma Long laughed.

"Third Brother, how do you figure?" Zuo Xiaotang asked curiously.

"Look, isn't the texture of her suitcase very good and comfortable? That's Carbon Fiber. Isn't it cool? At least fifty thousand. That dark blue hair tie she's wearing is a new model from this year's Starry Sky Series, endorsed by Arths. It's not expensive, ninety-five thousand... do you think a girl like that is someone a few bumpkins can just get their hands on?"

Even Li Hao couldn't help it, "Ninety-five thousand for such a small thing? Why don't they just go rob someone!"

"Hao Ge, even a piece of paper used by Arths would double in value. That's not a world we belong to. This junior girl is beautiful and has great conditions. How could she have had few suitors since she was young? Brothers, even at my level, I'd only have a thirty percent chance of winning!" The first glance was an impression, but after looking at the details, Ma Long knew this one was very hard to handle.

A girl with such conditions either started "being wild" from a young age, in which case she would have an irrepressible sexiness, or she was extremely self-disciplined. The former was a master at slaying men, while the latter had top-tier requirements for her other half. Neither type was easy to mess with.

Sure enough, the girl politely refused the seniors' help, as if she were waiting for someone. Of course, there were still a few who refused to leave, continuing to pester her enthusiastically until Zhou Naiyi appeared.

When the two stood together, it felt like the weather today had become exceptionally bright.

"Seniors, that's enough," Zhou Naiyi stopped the few from continuing their pestering.

"Junior Naiyi, don't be so cold. We're just being kind, helping a junior!" Zhao Zhihan smiled slightly. How could he retreat because of one sentence? If it weren't for Zhou Naiyi's high status, he wouldn't even let her off. Even a good woman fears a persistent scoundrel.

"Exactly, besides, what right do you have to manage our private affairs? You're not my girlfriend." The few seniors shouted while teasing. They had long coveted the flower that was Zhou Naiyi; she was an essential topic in every boys' dorm.

Before Zhou Naiyi could speak, the "Knight" arrived. Ma Long appeared with a serious face and said, "This student, the security guard just notified us that you must leave this school immediately!"

Obviously, the target was the girl in front of them. The girl herself was stunned, "Me? Why?"

Ma Long nodded, his eyes becoming profound, "Junior, your beauty will make the other girls in the school pale in comparison."

Everyone finally reacted. The girl smiled sweetly, and the expressions of the others weren't very good.

"Ma Long, get lost, you kid. You have a girlfriend and you're still here acting like a flirt? Are you looking for a beating?" The leader raised his head. Zhao Zhihan was a senior in the Mecha Department and a minister of the Student Union. He had truly fallen in love with this girl at first sight. Little rich kids like Ma Long were a dime a dozen in Tianjing; what did he count for?

"Junior, nice to meet you. I am Zhao Zhihan, Minister of the External Liaison Department of the Student Union. I am the team leader of the Tianjing representative team for this year's Mecha Competition, and also a main force of the school team. I wonder if I have the honor of taking you on a tour of our beautiful school?" Zhao Zhihan stared at the girl with burning eyes, his whole body exuding dominance.

Zhou Naiyi shook her head, quietly watching the other party's performance.

"Senior Zhao, I'm sorry, I have no interest in losers. You should spend more time training. Principal Long asked me to come this time to replace you all," the girl smiled slightly. Her tone was polite, but the content was not at all courteous.

The other few boys just took it as a joke—a mischievous little junior... but Zhao Zhihan's face changed, "You... are Ye Tong?"

(Partners, the new sprout is on the road. There are many old friends from the Storm series, so there must be something new, otherwise I wouldn't dare to greet everyone. Please protect the seedling, and I ask for collections and monthly tickets, thank you!)