Chapter 5

Using this pen, he didn't know how many documents he had signed, how many signatures he had written, or how many inscriptions he had left, but when he took out the pen, few people could immediately recognize its value.

On the contrary, there were quite a few people who whispered, wondering why such a high-ranking official would use such a pen.

At this moment, Lu Zhengguo felt that this young man understood him.

"Fine swords are given to heroes, Xiao Ming, take this pen," Lu Zhengguo said sincerely, feeling that it wasn't a loss to be called 'Second Brother' by this child.

"Take it." Lu Lao couldn't help but reach out to pat Nanming's head, his short hair slightly prickly.

"Thank you, Second Brother, I will cherish it." Nanming took it with both hands and carefully tucked it into his chest pocket.

"Use this pen to study well, Xiao Ming. You're a high school student now, right? If you don't study well and can't get into a good university, I'll take it back," Lu Zhengguo said with a smile.

"Second Brother, you're looking down on me." Actually, getting such a fountain pen made Nanming very happy, and he immediately became animated. "I've already graduated from high school."

"Oh? Graduated? What score did you get on the college entrance exam? Which university did you apply to?" Lu Zhengguo asked upon hearing this.

The atmosphere in the private room was now completely different, more like a family gathering than a thank-you banquet, much more relaxed.

"I didn't take the college entrance exam." Nanming raised his eyebrows.

"Oh?" Lu Zhengguo frowned, wondering if it was because of poor grades. "Is that so... Xiao Ming, which university do you want to attend? I'll help you find a way."

His good impression of Nanming had indeed diminished somewhat.

"Mr. Lu, don't listen to his nonsense," Chen Wei quickly said. "He looks honest but is actually quite mischievous. This guy has already been admitted to Qingyang University."

Although he said this, it was actually a compliment, and Chen Wei looked very proud.

Qingyang University, though not the top university in the country, was still among the top ten, and getting admitted was already difficult, let alone being directly admitted.

However, thinking about the young man's health, he added, "But his health isn't good, and we're still hesitant about whether to let him go."

Indeed, given Nanming's lazy state recently, going to Qingyang University would be completely impossible for him to take care of himself. He might not last three days.

Nanming was also worried. He couldn't guarantee that he could take care of himself. Even now, without Chen Wei's help, he didn't dare to go out much, for fear of disappearing on the way. The last time he planned to jump off a building, he had to save up energy for over half a month before daring to go out.

If he were out, with no one to help him deal with various emergencies, Nanming couldn't guarantee that he could handle them well.

For example, just now, if Chen Wei hadn't bought two large bottles of cola to replenish his energy, he would have disappeared again.

"Go to Qingyang University?" Lu Lao laughed. "That's great, Xiao Chen, don't worry. Once Xiao Ming gets to Qingyang, he'll be under my care!"

"When you go to Qingyang, give me a call. I'll send someone to pick you up and show you around," Lu Zhengguo added.

"Mr. Lu, Mr. Lu, that's too much trouble," Chen Wei quickly said, fearing that Nanming would accept without knowing better.

As the saying goes, being with a ruler is like being with a tiger. Now, the big man is smiling, but what about later? Who can say?

"Chen Wei, you can also call me Second Brother," Lu Zhengguo said.

These two brothers, one a peerless warrior and the other a genius, were both the old man's saviors. Now, seeing that they had good character and were brotherly, Lu Zhengguo really wanted to form a bond with them.

Chen Wei didn't dare to respond.

"Xiao Ming, you're not feeling well?" Lu Lao held Nanming's hand and examined it, saying, "You are indeed too thin."

"I'm much better now, Uncle Lu," Nanming said.

"Xiao Ming used to be quite plump, but he's been tormented for half a year and has become so thin," Chen Wei added, showing some concern.

Who says laziness isn't a disease? If it weren't a disease, someone as lazy as Nanming should be fat.

"Your Second Brother even gave you his precious pen, so I'll give you something too," Lu Lao said, taking a white jade pendant from his neck. "But first, I'll test you. What is carved on this?"

The jade pendant was small, but the carving was vivid: an old man carrying a load, with a mountain behind him and people digging and moving stones.

"This is... the story of the Foolish Old Man Removing the Mountains?" Nanming said.

"Correct, it's yours now." Lu Lao hung the jade around Nanming's neck. "A gentleman wears jade, symbolizing spirit and vitality. I hope you get better soon."

Receiving two valuable gifts in succession, Nanming felt a bit embarrassed. Lu Lao patted Nanming and said, "One generation gives birth to the next, and so on. You are the future."

Whether it's a child or a grandchild, Lu Lao had already treated Nanming as a junior.

Now wasn't the time for heavy topics, but later, he would ask about Nanming's illness and see if there was a way to treat it.

The two gifts and the thoughts behind them made Nanming feel a bit heavy.

Fortunately, someone knocked on the door, and a voice outside said, "Mr. Lu, the Nine-Turns Intestine is ready!"

"Bring it in quickly!" Lu Lao urged.

The server was the same middle-aged man, who was very good at making jokes. He called out, "The Nine-Turns Intestine is here!"

He skillfully placed the dish next to Nanming.

This man was the general manager of Wengji Hotel, Sun Xingwang, a successful person in Wengji. At this moment, he didn't feel embarrassed to act like a waiter; he even felt proud, as he was now at the same table as Mr. Lu.

One was sitting, the other standing.

It was clear that this young man was a junior that Mr. Lu valued highly, possibly even a grandchild. The best way to please the old man was to please the grandchild, a surefire method.

Indeed, Mr. Lu was very satisfied, saying, "Good, good."

"Let's eat," Mr. Lu said, and Nanming immediately picked up his chopsticks, taking a bite of the intestine.

As soon as he bit down, Nanming saw the energy bar in the corner of his eye jump, almost choking him with joy.

The skills of the Shandong cuisine master at Wengji Hotel were indeed excellent. The Nine-Turns Intestine was a perfect blend of sour, sweet, bitter, spicy, and salty, smooth and not greasy, making Nanming drool.

Who would have thought that something as humble as intestines could be so delicious!

It was a feeling of fullness and happiness!

"Chen Wei, you don't need to stand guard tonight. Have a few drinks with Second Brother," Lu Zhengguo said. The security was tight, and even a hundred bandits couldn't break in.

As he spoke, he was about to pour wine for Chen Wei, who quickly stood up, took the bottle, and obediently served tea and water.

Seeing Nanming eat with his mouth watering, Lu Lao smiled and helped him with the dishes, even patting his back to help him breathe. Chen Wei, on the other hand, had to be careful, and could only sigh, "Different people, different fates. Sometimes ignorance is bliss."

As the Nine-Turns Intestine was served, other dishes like pulled sugar yams, sweet and sour pork, and braised meat followed, all of which were Nanming's favorites, high in calories and delicious. Nanming ate with his head down, extremely happy.

Although the Lu family was known for their integrity, the hotel didn't dare to serve exotic delicacies, but the Shandong cuisine master was meticulous in his selection and preparation, making the dishes far more expensive and delicious than those in ordinary restaurants.

In fact, this Shandong cuisine master was temporarily hired by Wengji County to serve Mr. Lu, and most of the dishes ended up in Nanming's stomach.

With such delicious food, Nanming was overjoyed, eating to his heart's content. He especially liked the Nine-Turns Intestine, and had to have a second serving before he was satisfied.

Chen Wei didn't dare to drink much, only having a few sips with Lu Zhengguo, and didn't dare to touch the dishes, only occasionally using his chopsticks to suppress the alcohol.

Lu Lao barely touched the food, and the whole table watched Nanming eat.

People like Mr. Lu and Lu Zhengguo had long grown tired of exotic delicacies, and even the best food couldn't make them happy. But watching Nanming eat made them happy, as if they were watching an interesting performance.

Watching him, Lu Zhengguo thought, "Happiness and satisfaction are so simple. It's good to be young."

"Xiao Ming, come to Qingyang soon. I'll treat you to delicious food every day," Mr. Lu said, sighing.

He usually had a poor appetite, but today he had eaten more than usual.

However, as time went on, even Mr. Lu began to worry that Nanming would eat too much and get a stomachache, as he had eaten so much.

Nanming knew that his body absorbed things very quickly, and most of what he ate was absorbed by the lazy god. But if he continued to eat, it would be too shocking, so he stopped.

Looking up, he saw the rare and delicious food. The calories were secondary; the sense of satisfaction was the main thing. After all, this level of Shandong cuisine master's food wasn't something ordinary people could enjoy.

A single meal gave Nanming more than half a tube of energy, which he had previously needed a week to accumulate. He was overjoyed.

He really wanted to hug Mr. Lu's leg and go with him.

Rich people just want to eat meat!

They started eating at 9 PM and finished at 11 PM. After sending Mr. Lu back to his room, Mr. Lu patted Chen Wei's shoulder and said, "Chen Wei, you don't need to stand guard tonight. Take Xiao Ming back and go home to rest."

Mr. Lu was considerate of Chen Wei, knowing that no matter how comfortable the hotel was, it couldn't compare to home.

As they walked out of the hotel, Nanming looked up at the moon and said softly, "Brother, I want to go to Qingyang University."

For some people, going to university is just a process, the goal being the diploma.

But for Nanming, going to university was a beautiful aspiration, especially to Qingyang University.

From his cousin who had graduated from Qingyang University, he learned that it was a place full of warmth, where everyone could realize their value. It was there that his cousin met many like-minded friends and encountered good teachers, and is now studying abroad, becoming an elite in his field.

Although the small city was nice, it was too small. As the popular saying goes, the world is so big, and he wanted to go out and see it.

After the lazy disease six months ago, going to university was just a dream for Nanming. But now?

Perhaps he could dream this beautiful dream.

[To-Do List: I want to go to university!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!]

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