Chapter 169: – I

The excited crowd outside the door and the calm-faced Lu Jing formed a stark contrast.

Lu Jing looked at the sky; it was already nearing dusk.

It seems the time inside the simulation chamber is the same as outside.

"Lu Jing, the martial exam is over, the results are out, get in the car, I'll send you home!"

Xu Xingwu said with a chuckle.

Ye Hongyun beside him quickly said, "Lu Jing, little friend, don't go back today; why not stay here so I can properly reward our Martial Top Scholar..."

"No need, I'd rather go home."

Lu Jing declined Ye Hongyun's kindness.

My simulated battle on the Primordial Island was surely seen by my family; although there was no danger, I should still return home first to report my safety.

Atlantis Peninsula Villa District.

"Leyi, hurry downstairs and help grab some things!"

Lu Haitao shouted from downstairs, "Your brother has been busy with the exam all day; he's surely hungry and tired. Your mom and I bought a lot of stuff at the market—come help carry it up!"

"Coming, coming!"

Dong dong dong...

Lu Leyi came down the stairs in a flash, her face full of excitement, "Dad, when will my brother arrive? He's the Martial Top Scholar—my brother is so awesome!"

"He should be here soon," Lu Haitao parked his newly bought small car by the roadside, his face likewise glowing with red, "I never expected our Lu family to produce a top scholar—what an honor to our ancestors!"

Feng Qinru smiled as she stepped out of the car, opened the trunk, "Hurry up and move the stuff upstairs; today we'll properly celebrate your brother."

"Beep—"

Just then, a harsh braking sound and horn blaring came from behind.

Clang!

A black Mercedes-Benz slammed straight into Lu Haitao's newly bought small car, its powerful horsepower shoving the small car several meters away.

"Mom! Are you alright?!"

Lu Leyi hastily put down what she was holding and ran toward Feng Qinru's position.

"I'm fine......"

The meat and vegetables Feng Qinru was holding spilled all over the ground; she had just barely avoided being hit by that Mercedes-Benz.

Who would have thought that right at our own doorstep we'd almost get hit by a car?

"You're driving without looking at the road? You almost hit someone!"

Lu Haitao walked over, cursing, and helped pick up the things on the ground.

A middle-aged woman stepped out of the Mercedes-Benz—none other than He Xiaoli from the villa next door.

He Xiaoli wore a cold expression, feeling no guilt at all, "Is there a problem with my car passing through here? Who let you park your car here?"

Lu Leyi flushed with indignation, "You old woman, apologize quickly! We were just stopping for two minutes to move our stuff, then we'd leave—you obviously did this on purpose!"

"I don't care; I was driving normally anyway," He Xiaoli lifted her chin, not even looking at them, "Good thing my car is sturdy, otherwise you'd be waiting to sell your house and pay for a car!"

Having said that, she started the Mercedes-Benz and drove off proudly.

"How can you be like this? Don't leave!"

Lu Haitao shouted from behind, preparing to chase after her, but Feng Qinru grabbed him firmly.

"Don't chase her; let's first prepare to celebrate little Jing. Anyway, the person is fine—it's just that your car looks......"

Lu Haitao slapped his forehead and ran toward his new car.

He saw that the two taillights of the small car were deeply dented, and the rear end had been smashed flat.

"Sigh, I've barely had this car a few days; I'll definitely go to her place tomorrow to settle the score!"

Although Lu Haitao was furious, there were more pressing matters at hand, so he could only first park the car in the garage.

"Dad, that woman is truly hateful—since we moved in, she's been looking for trouble everywhere!"

Lu Leyi was so angry her chest rose and fall, she was already planning to complain when her brother arrived.

"Forget it, we'll talk tomorrow," Lu Haitao sighed, "People like her lack any decency—you can't reason with them. Hurry up and help your mom carry the stuff."

"Okay."

Lu Leyi hurried over and voluntarily picked up the heaviest bag.

Inside another villa.

He Xiaoli parked the Mercedes-Benz properly, humming a little tune as she went upstairs.

As soon as she opened the door, she saw her husband pacing back and forth in the living room, his face quite excited.

He Xiaoli curiously asked, "What's up? You look all excited."

"The Martial Top Scholar—he really became the Martial Top Scholar!"

"What Martial Top Scholar?"

The middle-aged man excitedly explained, "Do you remember me telling you about Lu Jing from Anwu City, who ranked first in the Blood Qi test? Today's practical simulation scores are out—he's the Martial Top Scholar!"

"Really?"

He Xiaoli blinked in surprise, then her eyes lit up with delight.

"Our city actually produced a Martial Top Scholar—doesn't that reflect glory on your job too? You might even get a promotion."

"Exactly, this is an unprecedented honor—everyone in our unit has gone crazy over it. When has Anwu City ever produced such talent!"

The middle-aged man sighed with feeling, "This Martial Top Scholar was previously the genius star of our Anwu City; I never expected him to improve so much and directly seize the Martial Top Scholar title!"

"I've heard many senior leaders want to personally greet and visit him—I've already applied to join the entourage, just waiting for notice from above."

Upon hearing her husband was going to visit the Martial Top Scholar, He Xiaoli's joy grew brighter: "Ye Yimin, I truly didn't misjudge you—you're so capable; can you bring me along?"

"Why would you go?" Ye Yimin frowned, "I've already used personal connections to get permission to ride along; besides, what I say doesn't count."

He Xiaoli laughed and said, "I'm not just trying to get some luck, you know. If I could chat a few words with the Martial Top Scholar's parents, that would be great—I could learn from them, ask how they usually educate their child, and somehow they ended up raising a Martial Top Scholar."

"You'd better just forget it, stay at home and wait for me to come back," Ye Yimin shook his head, "By the way, what just happened downstairs? Why is there a car collision sound?"

Upon hearing Ye Yimin mention what just happened, He Xiaoli's joy instantly vanished, she gave a cold snort and said, "It's nothing but our nouveau riche neighbor!"

"What, you're having a conflict with them again?"

"They were illegally parking at the entrance and hit our Mercedes," He Xiaoli said with hands on her hips, "This matter isn't over with them—you have no idea how foul-mouthed their little girl is."

He Xiaoli touched her face—she wasn't old at all, yet that stinky girl actually called her an old woman.

As expected, parents of a certain quality can only raise children of that same quality.

"Did you take my car out and crash it?"

Ye Yimin's main concern wasn't here; he hurriedly ran to the garage, "He Xiaoli, I'll need the car later—if you break it for me, you're done for!"