Chapter 1

Some say that school is a more complicated place than society, because here there is a group of bastards who never consider the consequences of their actions, have no principles or bottom lines, and can drive people to their deaths.

I never thought I would become a cheat, a young cheat that all gamblers fear. This bizarre transformation began when I transferred schools...

Two summers ago, I was very unwilling to transfer schools to take the high school entrance exam in the city. This wasn't my parents' idea; it was all because of my damn second uncle, who has been a troublemaker since I was a kid!

My parents are honest and hardworking people who have worked all their lives and never seen the world. But my damn second uncle, who is about ten years older than me, has been a slacker since I can remember. He often brings women in stockings and low-cut tops around, and I've never seen him work or do business, yet he always has money to spend.

A few times, I saw the town's hooligans come to see him, and they were all polite to him. Once, I even saw someone pick him up in a Mercedes-Benz, but I never thought my second uncle had any real skills. He always seemed carefree and unserious.

From a young age, my parents told me to keep my distance from my second uncle. He was a typical bad example, having done all sorts of bad things, but I still liked to find him because he would teach me some magic tricks and give me pocket money when he was in a good mood.

Even though my second uncle was a slacker, he gave me more pocket money than my parents did throughout my life!

But recently, he seemed to have taken the wrong medicine and suddenly told my parents to transfer me to a new school. To my surprise, my parents agreed right away!

When it came to transferring schools, I was a hundred and twenty percent unwilling. I hadn't even received a reply to the love letter I wrote to my deskmate, Xiao Hua, and I had promised to help her rank up in the game. Now, all of that was ruined!

On the way, my second uncle made me take out all the money my parents gave me, saying he would keep it for me. But once the money was in his pocket, he refused to give it back.

He told me to remember never to trust anyone, that a man who doesn't mix it up isn't a real man, and that I would never get ahead without seeing the world. He didn't expect me to study well, just to gain some experience over the years.

That's why I say my second uncle is a slacker. Not only did he cheat me out of my money, but he dropped me off at the school in the city and disappeared. He left me with only 300 yuan for half a month's living expenses, even though my father had given him 3,000 yuan. That's not even enough for internet fees!

I originally thought I could save some money to go to the internet cafe and maybe hook up with a girl if I got lucky. To be honest, I'm still a virgin, but everything was ruined by my second uncle...

With a heavy heart, I went to register for my new class. The homeroom teacher was a forty-something old witch, heavily made up and wearing black stockings. She looked at people with a hook-like gaze and asked me to introduce myself to the class.

I said my name was Xiong Sanming. Although no one said anything, I could see the ridicule in everyone's eyes. I knew they all looked down on me for transferring from a lower school. The old witch made me sit in the last row, next to the trash can.

In the last row, only one person was sleeping with his head on the desk. It was clear he was a poor student, maybe even a class bully. Although I didn't want to sit there, I had no choice, and my mood became even heavier!

As soon as the bell rang, six or seven people surrounded me. They didn't look like model students. The guy who had been sleeping next to me woke up. He was dark-skinned with a buzz cut and a scar on his face. I swallowed hard, not daring to look at him.

"Where did you transfer from, Brother Xiong? Treat us to something this afternoon?"

"Which district are you from? What rank are you? Give me your account to play."

A group of them asked me questions, like bandits. I didn't dare say I was only a Diamond 5 in Twisted Treeline, fearing they would take my account.

Suddenly, a fat hand grabbed my shoulder and squeezed. It was the guy with the buzz cut. I didn't dare resist or speak, as I was already afraid of him.

"Who the hell told you to sit here?"

"The, the homeroom teacher told me to sit here..." I said, bowing my head, not daring to breathe. I thought I shouldn't offend him on my first day, and he didn't seem like a good person. What if he hit me?

As soon as I finished speaking, my stomach ached, and I was kicked to the ground by the guy with the buzz cut. Before I could react, the skinny guy who had asked for my account pointed at me and shouted.

"Blind as a dog! In Class 6, Brother Gang makes the rules. Try mentioning that old woman again!"

Everyone in the class looked over. I sat on the ground, not daring to speak. The pain in my stomach was nothing compared to the burning on my face. On my first day of transferring, I was beaten in front of the whole class, and I hated my second uncle.

If it weren't for that bastard making me transfer, would I have been bullied like this?

The guy with the buzz cut stood up, cracking his knuckles, looking like he was about to hit me again. I was terrified, but I didn't dare say anything, my mind blank.

"Liubenqiang, what are you doing! And you, Wang Gang, why are you bullying him!" A girl rushed over. I looked up at her; she had freckles, but I thought she was more beautiful than a fairy!

"Hey, hey, hey, Class President Liu Xiaomeng is getting angry. We didn't do anything; he fell on his own." The skinny guy, Liubenqiang, spoke sarcastically, glancing at Wang Gang, clearly unafraid.

Wang Gang helped me up and asked me, word by word, "Tell the class president, did you fall on your own?"

"I don't believe it, Xiong Sanming, did they bully you?" The class president asked me. I thought for a moment and shook my head.

"Just now, I fell on my own..." As soon as I said that, they laughed. The class president stomped her feet in anger. I knew I was being cowardly, but I was more afraid of them hitting me than losing face.

Wang Gang took out a yuan and told me to buy two bottles of脉动 (Pulse). I obediently took the money and left the classroom, but I didn't know where the school supermarket was.

"Qiangzi, take Sanming to the supermarket and show him the way. If anything happens, have him do it." Wang Gang smiled meaningfully, and Liubenqiang dragged me away without a word.

On my first day of transferring, I was already called "Sanming Sandwich." I knew the days ahead would be tough, but I had no other choice. As long as I didn't get hit, anything was fine. My stomach still hurt.

We quickly arrived at the school supermarket. I took two bottles of Pulse, which I usually couldn't afford. Fortunately, I still had the living expenses my second uncle left me. When I paid, Liubenqiang watched me closely, his eyes gleaming.

"Didn't expect you to have 300 yuan, Sanming Sandwich. No need to say more, buy me a Yasuo skin after school, and I'll help you with anything."

I smiled but didn't speak. I thought if I bought him the skin, I would go hungry this week, and he didn't really have the authority in the class. Even if I did something nice, I should do it for Wang Gang.

As soon as we left the supermarket, I accidentally touched something soft when I lifted the curtain. Instinctively, I pinched it, and it felt good. When I looked closely, my eyes widened. The three girls in front of me could only be described with one word: beautiful!

One had short hair, and the other two had long hair, some of which was dyed different colors. I had never seen such beautiful girls in my old school!

But then I realized I had touched the short-haired girl's chest. I quickly pulled my hand back, pretending nothing happened, and walked away quickly.

"Stop!" A delicate voice shouted, and the short-haired girl grabbed my arm. She was made up, and although she was beautiful, she looked like she wanted to eat me.

"W-What's wrong?" I stammered, taking a few steps back and looking at Liubenqiang for help. I didn't mean to do it; I didn't have the nerve.

But Liubenqiang suddenly changed, bowing and scraping to the girls, calling them "Sixth Sister" and "Seventh Sister," and I felt a chill.

"What's wrong! You dare to take advantage of me! Which class are you from?"

"He's from Class 6, he just transferred today!" Liubenqiang betrayed me, and I shivered involuntarily.

"You wait! Don't leave after school!" The short-haired girl pointed at me angrily. I thought if she knew I was a boy, she would have slapped me right then and there!

The three girls stormed into the supermarket, and I felt very heavy-hearted, but the feeling in my hand was really soft...

Those three girls were truly beautiful, with great figures and looks, and they were dressed stylishly. But Liubenqiang's words sank my heart to the bottom.

"You're in big trouble, Sanming Sandwich. You messed with Sister Seventeen, you're dead! Just wait for the storm..."

Hearing "Sister Seventeen," I shivered. I knew she must be a school delinquent. What should I do after school?

But my mind was in chaos. I knew that in school, there were always top students and poor students, and there were always hooligans and delinquents, but I never imagined that on my first day of transferring, I would get into trouble!

Holding the two bottles of Pulse, I returned to the classroom with a heavy heart. I have always been honest and afraid of trouble, but seeing Wang Gang gave me some hope. As long as I could resolve this without getting hit, I was willing to spend money!

"Sanming Sandwich, you're a chicken, buying drinks and taking so long?" Wang Gang spat out. I handed him the Pulse and, gritting my teeth, took out 200 yuan.

Wang Gang's eyes widened, and his gaze softened. It seemed my second uncle was right; people these days only recognize money!

"Brother Gang, this is for you. Let me follow you from now on." I handed him the money, thinking I would have to eat dirt this week...

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