Chapter 24

"Why did you go to the Chongwen Pavilion?" Li Jiawei was not aware that Ning Yi had already become a quasi-warrior, so she still considered Ning Yi's actions from a habitual perspective.

Those who entered the Chongwen Pavilion were either teachers of the school or students with excellent academic performance and ample free time. However, the majority of people inside now were from wealthy families or students with a warrior foundation.

Ning Yi, with his identity, had poor grades and a weak physique... naturally, he did not have the qualifications to enter.

"Frankly speaking, I... want to cultivate martial arts," Ning Yi said directly, not wanting to hide it from Li Jiawei.

The Chongwen Pavilion was funded and built by the Fengying Family, the largest shareholder of Nanling Middle School. Most of the books inside were donated by the Fengying Family, which was the top martial arts family in the Haixi District and also the first major family in the Haixi region.

Therefore, the books contributed by the Fengying Family naturally included a large number of books about martial cultivation.

For Ning Yi, who had just begun to understand the basics of martial arts, these books were like spiritual sustenance, something he desperately needed.

"Cultivate martial arts?" Li Jiawei picked up her lemon water, swayed a bit, and raised her eyebrows slightly. "Could it be that you defeated Guo Yan today using your own battle qi?"

Ning Yi nodded, feeling somewhat helpless. A nobody was still a nobody; it was so obvious, yet she still suspected that a high-level expert had helped him?

"Unbelievable." Li Jiawei put down her cup, stood up, and walked over to Ning Yi, not believing it.

She was standing quite close, and Ning Yi could clearly smell the faint lemon scent of her perfume. If she got any closer, he might touch the fullness of her chest.

Looking down, the table was transparent, so her white, smooth, and shapely legs were clearly visible. They were absolutely beautiful!

Seeing this, Ning Yi's throat involuntarily went dry.

To be honest, he had never seen such high-level beauties like Li Jiawei, Gu Ying, and Feng Yingru in his previous life. Although his previous life, through his ex-girlfriend and Japanese adult films, had given him a thorough understanding of sex.

But seeing a girl like Li Jiawei, who was fresh and sexy, young and mature, he couldn't help but feel a bit moved. Of course, it was just a feeling, not much more.

She was a wealthy family's daughter, and he was a nobody.

Besides, at the moment, thinking about how to survive was the most important thing.

"What's wrong? I don't accept under-the-table deals," Ning Yi said, despite not thinking anything inappropriate, but still couldn't help but tease her.

Li Jiawei huffed and ignored him.

After a while, she shook her head lightly. "What's going on? Why can't I sense any internal energy flow from you?"

Internal energy, a refined term used by martial artists in the Chinese region, was also referred to as energy in other countries.

However, Ning Yi was sweating. This was the sorrow of a latecomer, lacking the basic knowledge of martial cultivation. It turned out that martial artists could sense each other's energy flow.

This meant that the identity of a martial artist was not a secret among martial artists.

But his... she couldn't sense it at all?

Did this mean he was special? Could he actually hide his identity? This was too cool! He could see how strong others were, but they couldn't gauge his level. Tsk tsk!

"I've just started, so of course you can't sense it," Ning Yi said with a smile, feeling quite pleased.

Li Jiawei gave Ning Yi a glare and walked back. "That's not it. I saw clearly at the scene that your punch against Guo Yan was at least at the level of the first stage of Qi cultivation."

"It seems there really was a high-level expert helping you," Li Jiawei concluded thoughtfully.

Ning Yi didn't want to argue with her. His current level was indeed too low, so there was no need to boast. He would confess to her when his level improved.

"About that... are you still going to lend me your library card?" Ning Yi was a bit embarrassed, hoping she wouldn't forget about lending him the card.

"No!" Li Jiawei said with a smile.

"Uh..." Ning Yi was frustrated. Did she consider his feelings at all?

"Even if I lent it to you, they wouldn't let you in. The card has my photo on it. How could a big guy like you deceive anyone?" Li Jiawei glanced at Ning Yi.

Ning Yi thought for a moment. Damn! He was indeed a fool!

"But I can help you get a library card," Li Jiawei said, surprising Ning Yi.

"Really?" Ning Yi was delighted.

"Of course, why would I lie to you?" Li Jiawei smiled. "But of course, there's a condition."

"What condition? As long as it can be done, I'll do anything," Ning Yi said without hesitation.

"Shameless guy." Li Jiawei looked at Ning Yi with disdain. "Didn't you say you would tutor me in English?"

"Sure, I'll put my heart into it," Ning Yi raised his hand and swore. "I'll ensure quality... and if you want, I can even give you a massage and foot rub..."

"Go to hell... Quality is a must, but I'm talking about the cost. Fifty yuan per hour, half price," Li Jiawei found this guy really had a thick face.

"Damn... You're even squeezing my meager salary?" Ning Yi's face turned black when it came to money. "Talking about money hurts feelings. Can we change it to something else? Are you, a wealthy lady, short of money?"

"You said talking about money hurts feelings, so it's settled. Let's eat," Li Jiawei turned her head to look.

Sure enough, the waiter brought the dishes.

The waiter served Li Jiawei's dish, and Ning Yi was directly scared. Steamed silver cod, damn, how luxurious!

Silver cod was already expensive in Ning Yi's original world. In this world, since over a decade ago, various man-eating fish and mysterious monsters began appearing in the sea, many fishermen, especially those with small boats, dared not venture far from the coast to catch these deep-sea fish.

Thus, the yield of these fish was low, and their price was at least several times higher than in the original world.

So, Li Jiawei ordering such a dish could directly bankrupt him.

This was too much!

When the second dish came out, Ning Yi's eyes widened, ready to think about how to escape! Damn, he shouldn't have come to such a high floor for a meal; even jumping out the window would be inconvenient.

Sauced abalone... the abalone was really big.

Just a meal, did it have to be so luxurious? Ning Yi looked at the beautiful girl in front of him, feeling a chill. The world of the rich was beyond his comprehension.

Beautiful as she was, even if she were to marry him, he couldn't support her. This girl was untouchable.

No, he had to grab some to eat. It was too cruel. Even if he had to wash dishes, he had to at least fill his stomach.

"Hey, give me a few," Ning Yi said, staring at the two dishes that would cost at least 2,000 yuan, feeling the pain.

Li Jiawei glared at him a few times, but seeing Ning Yi's determined look, she quietly picked a few items into a small bowl and gave the rest to Ning Yi.

Ning Yi was already full, but thinking about the bill, his appetite suddenly increased.

After the meal, Ning Yi took out all the money he had earned and extended his hand. "Class president, lend me 2,000 yuan."

"What for?" Li Jiawei gently wiped her red lips with the napkin she brought. Her lips were so inviting, making him want to pounce and bite.

"Do you think the money I have is enough to pay?" Ning Yi was speechless. "Advance payment for tutoring."

"Are you really treating me?" Li Jiawei asked with a smile.

"A man's word is as good as his bond..." Ning Yi said solemnly, then his face turned. "But if you treat me, I won't refuse."

"Ha ha..." Li Jiawei laughed, then turned serious and glared at Ning Yi. "I've never seen such a stingy guy. There are many people who want to treat me, but I don't want to."

"That's because... you don't understand the world of the poor," Ning Yi said, seeing the restaurant manager approaching with a tray, probably to collect the bill. He waved his hand. "Hurry up, I don't want to wash dishes here."

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