Chapter 17

Of course, so why would these tough, capable fighters be willing to join us?

I was speechless for a moment.

Today’s fight was seen by all the freshmen, and our reputation is now at its peak (me: it’s more like a bad reputation, right?) Look how awesome we are, first I put a knife to Big Cat’s neck, then I took on the Ninth Prince and his gang (me: I was beaten up by a group, right?) This has already proven our strength, and when we try to recruit them later, we’ll have the credibility. They’ll know we can fight and we’re willing to go all out, so they’ll naturally be willing to follow us. I’ve always wanted to have a fight like this, even if we lose, it doesn’t matter. The key is to spread our name. Fighting with forty or fifty people, even if we lose, it’s not embarrassing. But I’ve never found the right opportunity, so what you did today was perfectly timed, neither too early nor too late. There are only three days left until the end of the military training, and by then, our popularity won’t have faded yet! Do you know how happy I am? I was so happy that I even argued with a Henanese for an hour, even though I actually like Henanese the most. They say Henanese steal manhole covers, which is pure nonsense! Henanese are so simple and kind.

I was stunned by Monkey’s enthusiasm and involuntarily looked at Huang Jie, who was the best at deflating Monkey’s hot air.

Huang Jie shrugged: Don’t look at me, I don’t know if what he’s saying is true or not. Just treat it as a lie.

"Go to hell." Monkey pushed Huang Jie, who rolled down the stairs and lay at the bottom, groaning. Monkey and I burst out laughing. I’ve never seen anyone so happy after being beaten up!

But being with them, I was always in a state of joy.

We sat until the end of the military training and the cafeteria opened, then we went to eat in a messy state. When it was time to get food, Monkey surprisingly said, "Let’s use my card!" But when I saw there was only three cents in his card, I was furious again.

"What’s the matter? Can’t we still get a steamed bun?" Monkey was still不服气 (unwilling to admit defeat).

Lin Ke’er gave us a pile of medicine, saying it was bought by Wang Yao, who was too embarrassed to come over because she didn’t help much in the afternoon. Monkey was delighted and said, "She knocked down a dozen people with one brick, and you say she didn’t help much? She helped a lot! Thank your boss for me!"

Back in the dorm, Ma Jie had been waiting for a long time and quickly helped us wash our clothes. Huang Jie said he had never met such a kind person in his three years of studying here, and he was so moved that he hooked his arm around Ma Jie’s shoulder and said, "Can you lend me five yuan? I don’t have money for breakfast tomorrow."

After washing up, I sat on the bed and applied the red flower oil. Since I came to this school, I’ve almost used this stuff every day, and I estimate I won’t be able to get rid of it for the next three years. While I was applying it, Lin Ke’er called me and asked what I was doing. I said I was applying medicine, and she asked if I could reach some places. I said I definitely couldn’t reach my back. Lin Ke’er said, "Come down, I’ll help you apply it."

I was delighted and grabbed the red flower oil from Ma Jie, who was about to apply it to my back, and ran downstairs.

"Brother Fei, you haven’t put on your pants yet!"

I put on my pants and went downstairs, and Lin Ke’er was indeed waiting for me. I gave her the red flower oil and lifted my shirt. Lin Ke’er applied it bit by bit, and although her strength was too light (red flower oil needs to be rubbed in firmly), I still enjoyed it. I felt her small hands were so soft, and it made my heart melt.

"Ke’er, what are you doing?" Wang Yao suddenly appeared with two thermoses.

"Ah, I’m applying medicine for Zuo Fei." Lin Ke’er said while applying it.

"You can’t do it like that, it won’t work. Let me do it!" Wang Yao put down the thermoses and took the red flower oil from Lin Ke’er.

My screams echoed throughout the campus.

"Lighter, sister!"

"Lighter? This is how it works!" Wang Yao continued to torture me.

Two more days passed, and there was only one day left until the end of the military training. If nothing unexpected happens, the Ninth Prince will start the dorm cleaning activity tomorrow night, dealing with students who don’t pay protection fees or don’t submit to them. That will be our opportunity.

The students have already shown their reluctance to part with the instructors, and during a group singing of military songs, many people even cried. Frankly, I can’t understand it, maybe because I didn’t participate in the military training and don’t have much feeling for the instructors.

I don’t expect anything, I’m only interested in taking down the Ninth Prince.

So, Monkey and Huang Jie are going to the internet cafe to stay up all night tonight!

"Tomorrow night is the big day, can’t you two rest in the dorm tonight?"

I was holding their arms at the school gate, like a wife trying to persuade her husband not to gamble.

"Relax, Zuo Fei, you have to believe in our strength. Staying up all night won’t affect our performance tomorrow."

"Exactly, playing a few games will help us have a better spirit for tomorrow."

"No way, I won’t let you two go today!"

"Hey, why is Lin Ke’er here?"

I turned around, but there was no one behind me. When I turned back, Monkey and Huang Jie were gone.

"Damn!" I cursed and was about to chase them when my phone rang.

Ma Jie called: "Brother Fei, Yi Zhen is waiting for you in the dorm."

I asked in confusion: "Who is Yi Zhen?"

"Yi Zhen?!" Monkey suddenly came back.

"The richest second generation in Dongcheng No.1 High School, he must have something good for you!" Huang Jie also appeared.

Seeing their eager eyes, I said, "Aren’t you two going to the internet cafe? Go, go." Then I walked back.

I suddenly realized that we still have work to do tomorrow, so I can’t stay up all night today. Monkey caught up with me.

"I didn’t want to go, but Monkey the idiot insisted on dragging me!" Huang Jie also caught up.

The two of them stuck to me like glue and went back to meet the legendary richest second generation.

"He must want to treat us to a big meal!" Monkey’s mouth was watering.

"Right, it’s because of our reputation for fighting the Ninth Prince, Yi Zhen wants to be our little brother, and we can have chicken legs with every meal from now on." Huang Jie was very excited.

When we got back to the dorm, there was indeed someone sitting on my bed, tall and handsome, dressed differently from us ordinary students, exuding an aura of wealth. He must be the legendary Yi Zhen.

Yi Zhen stood up and said with a smile, "Zuo Fei, right? I’ve heard a lot about you."

"I’m Monkey."

"I’m Huang Jie."

The two shameless guys had already run in front of me, competing to shake hands with Yi Zhen.

"Being our little brother is very simple, just treat us to meals every day." Monkey said with a grin.

"And cover our gaming expenses." Huang Jie added.

"Right, right, right." Monkey quickly agreed.

"What?" Yi Zhen looked confused: "I have something to talk to Zuo Fei about, who are you two?"

Monkey and Huang Jie were stunned.

I laughed and pushed them aside, saying, "Ignore them, they’re crazy. What do you want to talk about?"

"It’s like this. I heard the Ninth Prince is causing trouble for you, so I came to ask if you need help. They still give me some face." Yi Zhen’s eyes were sincere, but there was a hint of insincerity.

"So, what can I do for you?"

I looked at Yi Zhen warily, because no one does something for nothing.

"No, I just want to be friends with you." Yi Zhen still smiled.

"Great, I love making friends, especially rich friends like you. Hi, I’m Monkey!" Monkey pounced again.

"Can you have some self-respect? Just because someone is rich, you want to be friends? Can’t you be a bit more reserved like me?" Huang Jie pinched Yi Zhen’s shoulders and said, "Comfortable? I’ve learned massage, I’m Huang Jie, we can be friends, I’m not just after your money, I just feel a special connection with you."

"Round head?" Yi Zhen touched his head: "Is it round?"

"Round, round! I’ve never seen a head as round as yours." Monkey excitedly held Yi Zhen’s hand.

"Enough, stop fooling around, just tell me what you want, or I’m going to sleep." I walked towards my bed.

"Okay, you sleep, I’ll talk to the Ninth Prince." Yi Zhen was about to leave.

"Hey, don’t go, we just became friends, we should chat." Monkey shamelessly pulled Yi Zhen.

"Zuo Fei, how can you talk to our friend Yi Zhen like that?!" Huang Jie walked up to me, pushed me, and whispered, "Don’t you get it? He’s after Lin Ke’er!"

I was startled and looked at Yi Zhen, who was about to leave, and blurted out, "Is it for Lin Ke’er?"

Yi Zhen turned back and smiled, "Not really, I just want to be friends with you."

At this moment, Monkey suddenly patted Yi Zhen’s shoulder and said sincerely, "Yi Zhen, I’m saying this because we’re good friends. If you have something, just say it directly. Zuo Fei is straightforward and doesn’t like beating around the bush."

Yi Zhen thought for a moment and said, "Okay, I do need your help."

He came over, took out a jewelry box, and opened it to reveal a very beautiful necklace. I may not know much about these things, but I knew it was valuable.

"Can you give this to Lin Ke’er?" Yi Zhen paused and added, "If you help me with this, I can ensure the Ninth Prince won’t bother you three anymore."

"Wow, so beautiful!" Monkey pounced again, eyeing the necklace and said, "It must be very expensive, at least ten yuan, right?"

Yi Zhen’s face twitched.

Huang Jie added, "What do you know? This thing is at least fifteen yuan, I often see it at street stalls."

Even if Yi Zhen was stupid, he knew Monkey and Huang Jie were deliberately acting crazy.

He ignored them and looked at me, "Can you do it?"

"Why don’t you give it to her yourself?"