Chapter 9

This old guy, taking advantage of me?

Even thinking of being my dad?

"You scoundrel, still trying to deceive me? You usually act like a tiger, bullying people in the city, and the bad things you've done are no less than mine. There are as many people who want to beat me up as there are who want to beat you. You must know you have nowhere to run, so you came to the school to find me, wanting to use my identity to hide in the school, right?"

Lin Beichen shouted.

The righteous expression on Wang Zhong's face instantly turned into a fawning smile.

"Sir, you are truly talented and wise, seeing through this little man's petty thoughts at once. Hehe... But, Sir, if you keep this little man by your side, you'll have one more person to serve you tea and water, wouldn't that be better?"

There was some truth to what he said.

Lin Beichen coldly snorted and stretched out his hand. "Do you have any money? Give me some."

Wang Zhong said pitifully, "When the imperial envoy confiscated our property, everything was taken, not even a copper coin left."

"I..." Lin Beichen was angry. "What use are you?"

His eyes scanned the old butler, suddenly stopping at his waist, his eyes brightening. "Give me your sword."

Wang Zhong's expression fell. "This sword is my family heirloom, I..."

"Scoundrel, give it to me."

"Oh, alright."

...

...

Almost at the same time.

Outside the school, in a quiet place in Yunmeng City.

"Xinyue, you actually invited me? I'm so happy."

"Feng Lun, do you really love me?"

"Xinyue, of course I love you, I'm willing to do anything for you."

"Good, then prove it to me."

"How do I prove it?"

"Make Lin Beichen shut up forever."

"Shut up forever? Kill him? This... His father is the Marquis of Zhantian."

"What are you afraid of? He's just a commoner now."

"I... Alright, I'll do it for you. If I succeed, will you be my girlfriend?"

"What? You're actually making demands? Feng Lun, I never thought you'd be this kind of person. You used to swear that you would do anything for me without expecting anything in return. Were you lying to me? Now you're using this to pressure me? I'm so disappointed."

"No, no, Xinyue, don't misunderstand me. I'm willing to do anything for you, I don't dare to ask for anything else. Just a few words, a few more glances... Xinyue, rest assured, as soon as school starts tomorrow morning, I'll find an opportunity to get rid of that little bastard Lin Beichen and prove it to you."

"Good, I'll wait for you to bring me good news."

"Don't worry, Xinyue, I, Feng Lun, am willing to do anything for you, no matter the cost."

"Um, I'm very moved. Feng Lun, you can go now, be careful, don't let anyone see you."

The male student named Feng Lun left, extremely excited.

A moment later.

In a quiet and tasteful private room of a restaurant.

The same female lead, a different male lead.

Another similar conversation.

"Senior Wu, I know your feelings for me, and I have a very good impression of you. Can you help me find a way to get rid of that scumbag Lin Beichen once and for all?"

"Aren't you already broken up?"

"Senior Wu, you don't understand that scumbag. He agreed on the surface, but in private, he will definitely cling to me, using all kinds of threats. I'm really fed up with it."

"Oh, that's true... But, Xinyue, do you mean you want Lin Beichen dead?"

"Yes, Senior Wu, I don't want our relationship to be the subject of gossip. If he can be made to shut up forever, that would be best."

"Actually, there's a more interesting way than just killing him."

"A more interesting way?"

"For example, turning Lin Beichen into your slave. Then his life and death would be in your hands, wouldn't that be better? This way, you can not only get rid of him but also play with him, control him, and do whatever you want with him, hehe."

"This... If it could be like that, I would be more than happy, but how can I make him my slave? The empire's laws protect commoners, and even if he is expelled from the school, it would be impossible to make him a slave."

"Hehe, there's nothing I, Wu Xiaofang, can't do in Yunmeng City."

"Please, Senior Wu, teach me."

"Xinyue, what do you think Lin Beichen, that scumbag, lacks the most now?"

"What?"

"Money."

"What do you mean, Senior Wu?"

"Think about it, a wastrel who is used to a life of luxury, suddenly becomes a pauper. Can he adapt? It's easy to go from frugality to luxury, but hard to go from luxury to frugality. After a couple of days of hunger, Lin Beichen will go crazy and be willing to do anything. If someone offers him a loan at this time, will he accept it?"

"Of course he will."

"Then, when lending the money, it's reasonable to make some demands, right?"

"Ah, I see. For example, making him sign a contract, stipulating that if he can't pay back the money within a certain period, he will become a slave to pay off the debt?"

"Haha, Sister Mu, you are truly wise and perceptive, understanding everything at once."

"But what if he refuses?"

"The contract should be signed secretly, giving him hope and then despair. Besides, that scumbag is not only crazy but also stupid. It's too easy to set a trap for him. Sister Mu, rest assured, I'll take care of this."

"Senior Wu, you are the top genius of the second year. I'm sure you can handle it."

"Hehe, it's only because of your face, Sister Mu. Otherwise, I, Wu Xiaofang, wouldn't lower myself to deal with such a lowlife."

"I will always remember your kindness, Senior."

...

The next day.

The sun was bright, and the air had a PM2.5 index of zero.

Ding ding ding!

The school bell rang.

The gates of the Third Middle School slowly opened.

The young students, like a flock of ducks, noisily flooded into the campus, instantly infusing the quiet school with a burst of youthful energy.

The noisy crowd split like a river, heading towards the classrooms of different grades and classes.

In the small forest by the training ground in the school.

"Wang Uncle, it's settled. You mustn't mess up, and you must cooperate with me well."

Lin Beichen hung Wang Zhong's long sword at his waist and reminded him again.

The old butler Wang Zhong patted his chest and guaranteed, "Sir, rest assured. My name is Wang Zhong, and I'm known for being reliable. I'll make it look even more real than the real thing, absolutely convincing."

"Good, I'm relieved."

Lin Beichen nodded.

Calculating the time, he walked towards the classroom.

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